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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.

Crypto companies urge AI firms to give Bitcoin developers early access

The Bitcoin Policy Institute and other industry participants urged AI companies to offer early access to their frontier models to aid Bitcoin and open-source developers in their cybersecurity efforts.

2026-08-12 · 09:03 UTC
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Velvet Price Prediction: VELVET Price Eyes $0.716 as Open Interest Falls From June Peak

2026-08-12 · 08:45

Velvet (VELVET) has entered a high-volatility phase after a sharp price advance triggered heavy trading activity.

LINK Prepares for a Massive Bullish Move as the Altcoin Sits on a Critical Support Zone

2026-08-12 · 08:40

LINK prepares for a massive bullish move according to experts.

WEEX Copy Trading, Reimagined: Know Who You’re Following Before You Follow

2026-08-12 · 08:39

WEEX today announced a major upgrade to its Copy Trading feature, introducing a new suite of data — rankings, trading…

Glassnode: Bitcoin Sellers Showing Exhaustion Around $64,000, But No Bottom Yet

2026-08-12 · 08:30

Glassnode says bitcoin sellers are showing signs of exhaustion, though the onchain analytics firm stopped short of…

Strategy CEO Confirms Bitcoin Buying Will Resume Before Year-End

2026-08-12 · 08:19

According to Phong Le, the company’s CEO of Strategy, the company is set to purchase more Bitcoin before the end of 2026.

Bitget Wallet Launches Dual-track Affiliate Program With Up to 60% Commission

2026-08-12 · 08:16

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, August 12, 2026 — Bitget Wallet, a self-custodial crypto wallet for everyday finance, has…

Cardano Price Prediction: ADA Retreats From $0.20 as Analyst Warns of a Slide to $0.170

2026-08-12 · 08:05

The Cardano price prediction points to $0.1998 on the bullish side and $0.1762 on the bearish side, with ADA trading at…

Crypto: Major Cardano Holders Reduce Their Exposure After ADA Rebound

2026-08-12 · 08:05

While ADA flirted with its recent highs, the large wallets quietly exited.

SHIB Holds Key Support as Whales Signal Renewed Buying Interest

2026-08-12 · 07:40

SHIB: Holds $0.00000462 support as whale accumulation and exchange outflows strengthen.

Inside the fake crypto startup that fooled North Korean IT workers

2026-08-12 · 07:34

Suspected North Koreans IT workers joined a fake crypto startup — without realizing their every move was being tracked…

Harmony ONE Hits to All-Time Low After 4B Token Mint Exploit

2026-08-12 · 07:32

Harmony is working with exchanges to freeze funds as it investigates an unauthorized mint and considers a possible…

XRP Millionaire Wallets Rise Again as Token Price Falls 29% in 3 Months

2026-08-12 · 07:30

XRP wallets holding at least 1 million tokens grew by 32 over the past three months, even as the token’s market…

Ethereum (ETH) Flushes Lower: Is Holding the $1.9K Level Becoming a Bigger Challenge?

2026-08-12 · 07:19

The short entry of the largest altcoin, Ethereum (ETH), is at $1,900.12, closed at $1,871.93, banking +1,465.72 USDT.

24 Hour Crypto Recap: Here’s What Happened in the Market

2026-08-12 · 06:23

Bitcoin traded near $63,740, roughly flat over the past 24 hours and down 0.55% for the week, while Ethereum held around…

Crypto’s Dot-Com Moment: Why Over 100 Projects Shut Down in 2026 

2026-08-12 · 06:11

Crypto entered a period of dot-com-style consolidation in 2026 as more than 100 projects shut down, filed for…

White House Backs CLARITY Act as Senate Prepares Key September Floor Vote

2026-08-12 · 06:09

White House crypto policy chief Patrick Witt says the administration is fully committed to passing the CLARITY Act in…

Crypto: Russia Opens the Door to Bitcoin, Ether, and USDT

2026-08-12 · 06:05

Russia takes a step in its approach to crypto.

Bitget CEO’s Findings About the Current Crypto Market Challenges

2026-08-12 · 06:03

Bitget CEO Gracy Chen has outlined the underlying factors behind the ongoing challenges facing establishments within the…

Harmony considers rollback after suspected exploit inflates ONE supply

2026-08-12 · 06:02

Harmony is working with exchanges to freeze funds and is preparing a patch after claims that 2.8 billion unauthorized…

Proof of Reserves Is Not Enough: Brazil Demands Crypto Security Proof

2026-08-12 · 06:00

Brazil’s Central Bank (BCB) has established a strict regulatory regime for Virtual Asset Service Providers…

Chainlink Holds Critical Support as Bulls Target a Breakout Above $20

2026-08-12 · 05:50

LINK holds key $12 support as bulls prepare for a potential breakout toward $20.

Sharplink Earns $11M From Ethereum Staking Despite $394M Q2 Loss

2026-08-12 · 05:30

Sharplink reported a $394.3 million second-quarter loss as falling ether prices triggered more than $397 million in…

CFTC invokes emergency powers to keep Kalshi operating in New York fight

2026-08-12 · 04:53

The order escalates a jurisdictional fight over whether states may treat federally regulated event contracts as illegal…

What Is FINMA? Why Crypto Firms Keep Flocking to Switzerland

2026-08-12 · 03:30

Switzerland has turned financial regulation into a competitive machine, pairing the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory…

Altcoins Could Be Ready to Explode: 5 Coins Worth Holding Before Momentum Builds

2026-08-12 · 03:30

BNB has the strongest ecosystem connection among the five, while the other four are primarily meme-driven assets.

SEC, CFTC Target Goliath Ventures Over $400M Crypto Ponzi

2026-08-12 · 02:30

Federal regulators have targeted Goliath Ventures over an alleged crypto Ponzi scheme involving more than $400 million.

AUSTRAC Halts 96 Cryptolink Crypto ATMs Over Compliance Risks

2026-08-12 · 01:30

Australia’s financial crime regulator has forced 96 Cryptolink crypto ATMs offline for three months after identifying…

The Altcoin Fakeout May Be Ending: 5 Coins to Watch Before Altcoin and Memecoin Mania Begins

2026-08-12 · 01:30

ARB, APTOS, and SEI remain linked to developments across blockchain infrastructure.

Ravencoin hits record low as network exploit puts transactions at risk

2026-08-12 · 01:11

Mining pools controlling most of Ravencoin’s hash rate are building a competing chain that could trigger a three-day…

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