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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.

The Coldcard Hack Triggers 15 Billion Dollar Bitcoin Transfers

Coldcard lost 130 million dollars to hackers who knew where to look. But the real shocking figure lies elsewhere: 15 billion dollars in bitcoin fled in a rush to safer wallets.

2026-08-13 · 02:33 UTC
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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.

After BIP-110 Flops, Bitcoin’s Next Soft Fork Faces a Showdown

2026-08-12 · 22:19

Bitcoin developers have finished a proposed security cleanup called BIP-54, but winning enough support to activate it…

Hawaii crypto ATM ban to take effect on Oct. 1

2026-08-12 · 21:21

Hawaii will join Minnesota, Tennessee and Indiana in becoming the fourth US state to completely ban the use of…

Hyperliquid Eyes US Market as Regulators Weigh Path for Perpetuals

2026-08-12 · 21:09

Hyperliquid is seeking a US regulatory path as derivatives activity slows, while investors continue buying its HYPE…

Bitcoin’s $120M Betting War Draws a Brutal Map for 2026 Prices

2026-08-12 · 21:01

Bitcoin-focused prediction markets are pricing a turbulent 2026, with bettors expecting sharp swings but treating…

Goldman Sachs to acquire ETF manager NEOS in $2.25B deal

2026-08-12 · 20:37

The deal would add NEOS’ $30 billion ETF business, including Bitcoin- and Ether-linked income funds, to Goldman Sachs…

NYC council announces probe into ‘predatory marketing practices’ on prediction markets

2026-08-12 · 20:22

Council Speaker Julie Menin sent letters to four companies offering prediction market services to New Yorkers as part of…

FC Barcelona Launches Branded Digital Wallet On Stellar

2026-08-12 · 20:07

The official subsidiary of Barca is looking to give fans a well-rounded experience with the new app on Stellar.

CFTC Cites Bitcoin Position in Emergency Order Shielding Kalshi

2026-08-12 · 19:30

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) ordered Kalshi to keep running its exchange after finding that New…

XRP Derivatives Activity Supports Market Liquidity

2026-08-12 · 19:30

XRP derivatives open interest reaches $419.29 million, while KuCoin follows closely with $372.97 million across the…

Bitcoin Recovery Stalls as Buyers Stay Away and Leverage Builds

2026-08-12 · 19:01

Bitcoin sellers are losing steam while buyers remain cautious, leaving leveraged traders vulnerable as weak demand…

CoinFello Unveils Fello 2 for Automated DeFi Strategies

2026-08-12 · 18:59

Today, CoinFello, the first AI agentic product for using and automating all of DeFi from a single interface, released…

Goldman Sachs' $2.25B NEOS Deal Hands It Ready-Made Bitcoin Income ETF Business

2026-08-12 · 18:58

The cash-and-equity deal for the options-income specialist folds in NEOS's roughly $1 billion Bitcoin covered-call fund,…

Kraken adds S&P 500 to funded trading program, commodities to follow

2026-08-12 · 18:55

Kraken’s funded trading program adds round-the-clock exposure to the US equity benchmark as it builds out its…

Bitcoin Flat Near $63,400 After Mild US Inflation Drop

2026-08-12 · 18:35

Bitcoin stabilized near $63,400 on Wednesday following a volatile intra-day move between $63,317 and $64,400, leaving…

XRP Ledger Tokenization Expands Into Commodities

2026-08-12 · 18:30

Energy assets reportedly represent $2.229 billion, while certified diamond tokens exceed $280 million across listed XRPL…

After Coldcard Was Hacked, $15 Billion in Bitcoin Moved to Safety

2026-08-12 · 18:16

Casa CEO Nick Neuman says the mass Bitcoin migration after the $130M Coldcard exploit proves distributed self-custody is…

Bitwise cuts 14% of staff while still expecting growth

2026-08-12 · 18:01

Crypto companies from including Coinbase, BitGo, Robinhood, Polygon and Pump.fun have announced workforce reductions…

Bitcoin’s Valuation Has Cooled Sharply. The $57.6K Level Now Matters 

2026-08-12 · 18:00

Bitcoin has weakened considerably, but the available on-chain signals still point to correction rather than capitulation.

Empery Digital Cuts Unrestricted Bitcoin Reserves

2026-08-12 · 17:30

Empery Digital sold 1,635 BTC, leaving 325 BTC unrestricted after 954 BTC became pledged against $35 million in debt…

Tokenized Gold Lands On XRP-Native Chain In Major UK Push

2026-08-12 · 17:29

Thousands of ounces of real gold to hit the XRP Ledger following The Financial Conduct Authority’s landmark move.

Ripple Backs Lending As XRP Wrestles With $1 Support

2026-08-12 · 17:26

Ripple backs the hallmark native lending proposal on the XRP Ledger.

Fidelity Files to Let Its Ethereum ETF Stake and Pay Investors

2026-08-12 · 17:13

The Boston asset manager's FETH would stake up to 100% of its ETH and distribute the rewards to holders as quarterly…

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