Today so far 2026-10-22 · 06:01 UTC

The crypto industry is experiencing regulatory momentum with the CLARITY Act Final Draft sparking hope for clearer U.S. market frameworks, while Bitcoin ETFs have demonstrated strong investor appetite by pulling in $550 million in just 48 hours as the asset eyes $85,000. Meanwhile, Ripple and its ecosystem are making significant moves with the company backing an SEC crypto plan and Ripple-backed Evernorth pursuing $132 million in funding, alongside broader industry developments including privacy enhancements for Ethereum and Arbitrum through Fhenix and increased stablecoin adoption in emerging markets.

PEPE Under Pressure: Can the Bulls Fight Off the Bears or Will It Fall Again?

A loss of over 3% has traders on edge and crypto tokens in cautious territory. A slight bullish shift might bring in a fresh breath into the market.

2026-01-21 · 13:44 UTC
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Bank of Italy chief says banks, not stablecoins, anchor digital money

2026-01-21 · 13:44

The Bank of Italy's Fabio Panetta said stablecoins can only play a complementary role in the monetary system, arguing…

CFTC Chair Michael Selig Launches Future-Proof Review to Update Crypto and AI Market Rules

2026-01-21 · 13:35

CFTC Chair Michael Selig begins a Future-Proof review to update outdated rules for crypto markets and AI trading tools.

Morning Minute: Saylor Buys $2.13B in Bitcoin, 9-Month High

2026-01-21 · 13:34

Strategy's approach is pushing the firm closer to a Bitcoin-backed financial platform rather than a single corporate…

Central banks vs Bitcoin: Who deserves the public’s trust?

2026-01-21 · 13:32

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, the French central bank governor and Coinbase CEO clashed over whether trust in…

Spot Bitcoin, Ether ETFs see heavy outflows as ‘institutional caution’ grows

2026-01-21 · 13:25

Crypto markets dip as global macro pressures mount, with US-EU trade tensions and Japanese bond sell-offs fueling…

CFTC Chair Steps Up Blockchain and AI Regulation With New Advisory Committee

2026-01-21 · 13:24

CFTC Chairman Michael Selig has launched an Innovation Advisory Committee to guide blockchain and AI regulation.

Bitcoin sharks scoop up BTC like it's 2013 despite 'perfect bull trap'

2026-01-21 · 13:19

Several chartists warn that Bitcoin could decline toward $30,000 in February as the price action mirrors previous…

Galaxy Digital Bets on Balanced Strategy With New $100M Crypto-Linked Hedge Fund

2026-01-21 · 13:13

Galaxy Digital, a major crypto-focused financial company founded by the billionaire investor Mike Novogratz plans to…

A New Market Trend Forms as Ozak AI Outpaces Competitors With Unusually Strong Retail Participation

2026-01-21 · 13:00

Ozak AI, or $OZ for short, is one of the few AI-powered crypto projects blending advanced predictive intelligence with…

Seventeen Stages, One Clear Path: How ZKP’s Presale Auction Stages Work

2026-01-21 · 13:00

Understanding how tokens enter circulation matters as much as the technology behind a network.

Justin Sun Predicts a Better Year for Tron After an Impressive 2025

2026-01-21 · 12:56

Justin Sun, founder of Tron (TRX), has predicted a better performance for the network in 2026.

Bitcoin Teeters at $88K as Bulls and Bears Lock Horns in a Volatile Showdown

2026-01-21 · 12:55

Bitcoin, the digital darling of financial disruption, clocked in at a price of $88,199 on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026.

XRP Slips Below $1.90 Amid Continued Selling Pressure

2026-01-21 · 12:48

XRP is currently trading near $1.89, showing limited movement after a recent pullback from higher levels.

NYSE’s 24/7 Tokenization Play Puts XRP Back in the Spotlight

2026-01-21 · 12:47

If NYSE normalizes tokenized stocks & on‑chain settlement, crypto moves from a parallel ecosystem into the core plumbing…

Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy to Launch $100M Crypto Hedge Fund as Bitcoin Tumbles

2026-01-21 · 12:37

Galaxy's new vehicle will balance crypto exposure with equities as trade tensions and defensive positioning dominate…

Grayscale Seeks SEC Approval to Convert NEAR Trust Into Spot ETF as Token Price Stabilizes

2026-01-21 · 12:35

Grayscale filed with the SEC to convert its NEAR trust into a spot ETF during a wider crypto market decline phase.

Bitpanda expands into stocks and ETFs with universal exchange push

2026-01-21 · 12:31

More crypto platforms are edging toward universal exchange ambitions, with research firms predicting a crypto “super…

ETF Carnage Returns as Bitcoin, Ether, XRP Suffer Heavy Post-Holiday Exits

2026-01-21 · 12:30

Crypto ETFs reopened after the holiday to aggressive selling pressure, with bitcoin and ether leading a broad market…

Trade finance is the biggest opportunity in blockchain

2026-01-21 · 12:30

Trade finance’s financing gap and paper-based inefficiencies create blockchain’s largest opportunity.

Tom Lee Warns Crypto Markets Could Face Painful Correction in 2026

2026-01-21 · 12:19

The cryptocurrency market’s strength has been weakened by the drop in the price of Bitcoin, which fell below the $90,000…

Steak ’n Shake Introduces Bitcoin Pay Per Hour for Restaurant Staff

2026-01-21 · 12:11

U.S. fast-food chain Steak ’n Shake has announced a new employee benefit that ties pay to cryptocurrency.

Ripple President Says Stablecoins Will Power Global Settlement

2026-01-21 · 12:06

The President of Ripple, Monica Long, has mentioned in a new thread on X that stablecoins will be the base of global…

BTC Hits $88K as Macro Forces Keep Pulling the Strings

2026-01-21 · 12:04

Market watchers say macro factors will continue guiding Bitcoin’s price action in the days ahead.

Alchemy Pay is Now a Licensed Money Transmitter in Nebraska, ACH Price Reacts

2026-01-21 · 11:58

Alchemy Pay has announced securing a money-transmitter license in the 14th state of America, reflecting strongly on its…

Aave Hands Lens Protocol Stewardship to Mask, Refocuses on DeFi

2026-01-21 · 11:51

Aave, the decentralized finance giant, has transferred the responsibility of managing the social infrastructure protocol…

Some ETH Users Are Abandoning Staking Yields in Favor of Ozak AI’s Aggressive Upside Potential

2026-01-21 · 11:48

Ozak AI ($OZ) continues to emerge as one of the most discussed AI-crypto projects of 2026, driven by its powerful…

Trump Media Partners With Crypto.com to Airdrop Digital Token

2026-01-21 · 11:46

Trump Media and Technology Group Corp (NASDAQ: DJT) has announced its record date for its digital token initiative.

XRP Price Prediction: Can Bulls Defend $1.85 Before $1.77?

2026-01-21 · 11:45

XRP price action continues to draw attention as sellers maintain control on the 4H chart.

Ripple President Sees Half of Fortune 500 Firms Adopting Crypto Strategies as Corporate Treasuries Move Onchain by 2026

2026-01-21 · 11:35

Half of Fortune 500 companies are planning formal crypto strategies as digital assets enter core treasury operations by…

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