Today so far 2026-09-18 · 00:00 UTC

Regulatory developments are dominating crypto news as the CFTC has opened new doors for cryptocurrency applications and wallet developers, with multiple announcements expanding regulated derivatives access and providing regulatory relief for passive trading software providers. In market movements, Bitcoin has plunged back into 2022 scenario dynamics following the Fed's policy shift, while institutional adoption continues with WisdomTree's tokenized treasury fund expanding through MoonPay's network. Meanwhile, security and legal issues persist with Blockstream maintaining its refusal of hacker demands regarding L-BTC peg-outs and BitMEX facing another lawsuit involving alleged "God Access" privileges.

Fidelity Moves to Add Staking, Quarterly Payouts to its Ethereum ETF FETH 

Fidelity proposes staking and quarterly cash payouts for its $898 million Ethereum ETF, pending SEC approval.

2026-08-13 · 10:00 UTC
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Binance bStocks passes xStocks as second-largest tokenized stock issuer

2026-08-13 · 09:53

Binance bStocks became the second-largest tokenized stock issuer less than two months after launch, narrowly ahead of…

SEC Rulemaking, Token Unlocks and Weak Alts: 4 Coins Defying the Market Pressure

2026-08-13 · 09:50

The August 15 meeting could begin a formal process for tailored crypto investment-contract rules.

Shiba Inu Price Prediction: Is SHIB’s Full Reset a Buy Signal?

2026-08-13 · 09:45

The Shiba Inu price prediction points to $0.00000509 on the bullish side and $0.000004 on the bearish side, with SHIB…

Bitcoin speculators keep BTC price ‘pinned’ below $68.7K: Glassnode

2026-08-13 · 09:37

Bitcoin’s weakness near range highs stems from short-term holders trying to break even on underwater BTC investments,…

Chainlink Price Prediction: Is LINK’s $200 Target Justified After DTCC Goes Live and 50 Banks Join Project Pangea?

2026-08-13 · 08:45

The Chainlink price prediction points to $9.541 on the bullish side and $7.897 on the bearish side, with LINK trading at…

Securitize falls 16% after earnings miss, tokenization revenue drops

2026-08-13 · 08:29

Securitize shares fell 16% from Wednesday’s close after the tokenization platform’s $14.4 million second-quarter revenue…

Hyperliquid Price Prediction: HYPE Eyes $60 as Derivatives Activity Stabilizes

2026-08-13 · 08:10

Hyperliquid’s HYPE token has regained momentum as buyers push the price toward a critical technical barrier.

Bitget $351M Protection Fund Gets a Boost From Bitcoin July Recovery

2026-08-13 · 07:59

Bitget has revealed that its Protection Fund averaged $351 million in July 2026, staying above the exchange’s original…

BitGo posts $19M Q2 loss despite 80% revenue surge to $4.3B

2026-08-13 · 07:42

An $18.8 million unrealized digital asset loss and weaker trading margins pushed BitGo into the red in the second…

Altcoin Open Interest Is Falling—But These 4 Altcoins Could Be Ready for a Major Comeback

2026-08-13 · 07:40

Falling altcoin open interest shows that leveraged positions are being reduced.

Inflation Drops To 3.4 % But Bitcoin Struggles For Momentum

2026-08-13 · 07:35

The release of US inflation data on August 12 did not provide markets with the much-expected positive signal.

Metaplanet Transfers 5,014 BTC Between Custody Addresses, CEO Denies Sale

2026-08-13 · 07:33

Metaplanet transferred 5,014 BTC from one custody address to another within 24 hours, according to the company’s CEO…

Copper US arm becomes FINRA member, SEC-registered broker-dealer

2026-08-13 · 07:14

Copper Markets US will offer qualified custody, staking, financing and OTC services after securing its regulated US…

BingX Expands Multi-Asset Trading with New Contract-for-Difference Offering

2026-08-13 · 07:11

BingX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3-AI company, today announced the launch of BingX…

UK Lawmakers Press Banks on Crypto Access Ahead of New Rules

2026-08-13 · 06:30

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Ethereum: The Awakening of Four Former Whales Reignites Selling Fears

2026-08-13 · 06:05

Ethereum returns to the center of on-chain data after the awakening of four former whales linked to the early days of…

Crypto valuations could double as protocols link revenue to tokens: Bitwise CIO

2026-08-13 · 05:01

Bitwise’s Matt Hougan expects revenue-capture mechanisms to spread across DeFi applications and layer-1 networks over…

Coinbase Says Bug Reports Could Triple as AI Adds Security Noise

2026-08-13 · 04:30

Coinbase’s bug bounty volume is on track to triple as AI-generated submissions flood its review queue, yet only 4% of…

Metaplanet CEO shuts down Bitcoin sale speculation after $322M transfer

2026-08-13 · 04:15

Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich said no Bitcoin was sold after the company moved 5,014 BTC between custodial addresses for…

Does Ukraine Need Bitcoin Mining for Its Post-War Reconstruction?

2026-08-13 · 04:12

Ukraine’s reconstruction may create a limited but practical role for Bitcoin mining within its damaged electricity…

Where Could Crypto Capital Rotate Next? 5 Coins Backed by Growing Usage and Institutional Interest

2026-08-13 · 03:30

Ethereum combines institutional products with broad blockchain usage, keeping ETH central to the institutional crypto…

The Coldcard Hack Triggers 15 Billion Dollar Bitcoin Transfers

2026-08-13 · 02:33

Coldcard lost 130 million dollars to hackers who knew where to look.

Why BIP-110 Failed: Flawed Soft Fork Design or Miner Capture?

2026-08-13 · 02:30

BIP-110 proponents argues that the rejection of the proposal proves Bitcoin has been “captured” by a centralized cartel…

Forget the Lambos: 5 Crypto Coins That Could Be Your Ticket to Financial Freedom

2026-08-13 · 01:30

Ethereum remains a major blockchain infrastructure layer for decentralized finance, stablecoins, and tokenization.

ASX shareholder plans to sue former directors over failed blockchain project

2026-08-13 · 01:00

ASX’s failed blockchain-based CHESS overhaul faces renewed governance scrutiny after the exchange admitted misleading…

Coinbase Launching 170+ Derivatives Contracts for UK Professionals

2026-08-13 · 00:41

Coinbase will open more than 170 derivative contracts to eligible UK professional investors, with leverage of up to 50x.

Arizona crypto ATM law helps 35 scam victims recover $171K

2026-08-12 · 23:42

Qualifying new customers can receive full reimbursement, including fees, if they notify both the operator and law…

Binance Boosts Yields up to 20% for VIP Users

2026-08-12 · 23:33

Binance has launched a centralized yield hub that consolidates on-chain yield products for VIP users.

Trump, BlackRock, Banks and Governments Are Moving Toward Blockchain—Is Crypto’s Next Breakout Being Ignored?

2026-08-12 · 23:30

Weak sentiment has not stopped institutional interest in blockchain infrastructure.

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