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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.

Ravencoin hits record low as network exploit puts transactions at risk

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

2026-08-12 · 01:11 UTC
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SEC, CFTC Forge Their Own Crypto Paths as CLARITY Act Stalls Out

2026-08-12 · 00:30

As far as digital asset regulation is concerned, the U.S.

CFTC declares market emergency, orders Kalshi to continue to operate in New York

2026-08-12 · 00:17

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) invoked emergency authority to order Kalshi to continue operating after…

SEC, CFTC sue Goliath Ventures over $400M crypto Ponzi scheme

2026-08-12 · 00:07

Regulators allege Goliath promised crypto liquidity-pool returns but instead paid earlier investors and funded its…

The Altcoin Setup Nobody Is Talking About: 5 Coins Positioned Before the Next Rotation

2026-08-11 · 23:30

Ethereum remains a major indicator of broader altcoin market sentiment.

Sui Co-Founder Is Building Quantum-Safe Hardware Wallets For $10

2026-08-11 · 22:30

Mysten Labs co-founder and chief cryptographer Kostas Chalkias says he has quietly leased a factory to mass-produce…

SEC Eyes New Crypto Rules After CLARITY Setback

2026-08-11 · 21:59

The US Securities and Exchange Commission plans to consider crypto rules as Congress struggles with market structure…

Empery Sells 1,635 BTC for $102.2M as Liquidity Tightens

2026-08-11 · 21:43

Empery Digital sold 1,635 BTC for $102.2 million after the second quarter, cutting its bitcoin holdings to 1,279 BTC.

Altseason 2026 Could Be Here: 4 Coins Worth Holding Before the Next Meme Coin Surge

2026-08-11 · 21:20

Altseason 2026 could accelerate if liquidity shifts toward altcoins and Bitcoin dominance declines.

BTCPay Backers Offer Bitcoin Bounty After Wallet Exploit

2026-08-11 · 21:16

The reward aims to recover Bitcoin stolen after attackers gained access to connected LND wallets.

Aster Activates AOS-2 With 1 Million ASTER Stake for Perpetual Listings

2026-08-11 · 21:13

Aster activates AOS-2, creating a route for projects seeking perpetual markets while tying applications to ASTER staking.

FSB Raids Moscow City Crypto Hub in Major Fraud Bust

2026-08-11 · 21:02

Russian authorities disrupted nine foreign-coordinated cryptocurrency channels operating out of the Moscow City business…

SEC to address crypto regulations in absence of CLARITY passage

2026-08-11 · 20:59

The US securities regulator scheduled a meeting this week with the potential to step up on digital asset policies…

Itaú joins Brazil tokenization pilot with OpenAssets

2026-08-11 · 20:55

The bank will test tokenized fixed-income securities and investment funds as part of an ANBIMA-led industry pilot.

Solana Bulls Set Eyes On $100 Price Ahead Of CPI Data

2026-08-11 · 20:53

Multiple on-chain factors fall in line for Solana to race towards $100, but this resistance has to be secured first.

CFTC Accuses Goliath Ventures in Alleged $397M Crypto Fraud Scheme

2026-08-11 · 20:47

The CFTC accuses Goliath Ventures of a $397M crypto fraud scheme as Delgado faces mounting legal action from U.S.

The Bull and Bear Case for Solana’s Next Price Move

2026-08-11 · 20:46

Solana is holding its 50-day average after a pullback from August's $90 spike, but the death cross above it keeps…

Former Pudgy Penguins Executive Makes an NFT Comeback Four Years After His Ouster

2026-08-11 · 20:45

Cole Villemain, former co-founder of Pudgy Penguins, sold out the 44,444 NFTs of his new collection Spritehood Wisps on…

ENS Tokenholders Approve New Foundation to Manage $65M Endowment

2026-08-11 · 20:24

Ethereum Name Service tokenholders have approved a major governance overhaul that gives the ENS Foundation control over…

SEC Prepares Escape Hatch From Securities Registration for Crypto Projects

2026-08-11 · 20:10

The agency has set an open meeting to consider moving forward with its Regulation Crypto proposal.

MoneyGram expands crypto cash ramps to Solana

2026-08-11 · 19:53

MoneyGram’s Ramps service now connects Solana wallets and applications to its global cash network, with Rift becoming…

Following Senate delay, crypto bill has a narrow window to become law

2026-08-11 · 19:42

After an August recess, lawmakers in the Senate will have just 36 days in session before the end of the year to pass the…

Strategy Records $102 Million In Realized Bitcoin Losses

2026-08-11 · 19:35

For years, Strategy made "never sell a single satoshi" a true credo. In 2026, this promise shatters.

Kraken Raises BTC/USD Margin Leverage to 20x for Eligible Traders

2026-08-11 · 19:32

Kraken raised BTC/USD margin leverage to 20x, giving eligible traders more exposure while keeping its existing risk…

Bitcoin Stalls at $63,400 as ETFs Outpace Network Issuance

2026-08-11 · 19:30

Bitcoin dipped 0.7% to trade near $63,400 after a brief morning rally to $64,400 failed.

XRP Treasury Infrastructure Expands Ripple Utility

2026-08-11 · 19:30

GTreasury connects more than 1,000 corporate customers with digital-asset treasury workflows across 160 countries and…

Schiff: Bitcoin Is ‘Anti-Gold’ as War, Inflation Fuel Rally

2026-08-11 · 18:45

Peter Schiff says bitcoin has become “anti-gold,” arguing the asset’s recent slide will continue as war-driven inflation…

Final Hours to Buy BlockDAG at $0.00000003, While Monero & Solana Signal Technical Breakouts 

2026-08-11 · 18:35

Recent headlines surrounding Monero news show a powerful 10% weekly price rally fueled by institutional whale leverage,…

XRPL Tokenization Expands Institutional Fund Access

2026-08-11 · 18:30

Aviva Investors launched a tokenized USD Liquidity Fund share class on XRPL, giving institutions digital access to a…

Trump Media’s Crypto Bet Fuels Massive $238M Quarterly Loss

2026-08-11 · 18:25

Falling digital asset values battered the Truth Social parent’s balance sheet, contributing to about $361 million in…

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