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Today so far 2026-09-18 · 06:01 UTC

Bitcoin is facing headwinds as it approaches an $80,000 ceiling amid mounting Fed and regulatory uncertainties, with the CLARITY Act failing to advance through Congress while an ex-SEC Chief claims the agency is overreaching its authority on crypto rules. In more positive developments, altcoins like NEAR are surging above $3 with analysts expecting further gains, while institutional adoption continues with WisdomTree's tokenized treasury fund integrating into MoonPay's network and a federal US crypto bank now offering physical uranium tokens.

Grayscale’s XRP Trust Bleeds $180M: Redemptions Force Sales

The giant asset manager offloaded over $180 million worth of XRP in the first half of 2026 to cover redemptions.

2026-08-09 · 21:42 UTC
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BIP-110 Backers Plot Minority Chain’s PoW Reset to ‘Fire’ Bitcoin Miners

2026-08-09 · 21:03

BIP-110 proponents are debating whether to change the proof-of-work algorithm on their stalled minority chain after it…

XRP: ETFs Continue Their Rise, but the Market Shows Signs of Fragility

2026-08-09 · 20:05

Spot ETFs linked to XRP have just recorded a fourth positive week.

Prediction Markets Explode, Circle Has Hot Q2, and More – Weekly Recap

2026-08-09 · 19:43

This week’s stories highlighted regulatory delays, security concerns, institutional growth, and market experimentation.

Bitcoin 'Anti-Spam' Fork Sputters to a Halt After Mining Just Two Blocks

2026-08-09 · 19:33

The breakaway chain drew just 2.53% of mining support, leaving its blocks hours apart and roughly 350 days from a…

XRP Network Test Claim Draws Market Attention

2026-08-09 · 19:30

XRP network test claims center on an unusual $327,000 reading reportedly linked to private ledger activity during 2021.

Grayscale Warns US Risks Crypto Exodus if CLARITY Act Fails

2026-08-09 · 18:29

Zach Pandl, Head of Research at Grayscale, believes that while the crypto ecosystem will not be immediately impacted if…

AVAX Market Outlook Faces Key Support Test

2026-08-09 · 17:30

Nearly 300,000 AVAX reportedly moved OTC before entering staking, limiting immediate supply returning to open markets.

Roughnecks Quits BIP-110 Mining as Ocean Hashrate Collapses

2026-08-09 · 16:20

Roughnecks, the mining group responsible for the only two blocks on Bitcoin’s new BIP-110 minority chain, has stopped…

Two Blocks and Out: How Bitcoin’s BIP-110 Fork Lost Momentum

2026-08-09 · 16:05

BIP 110, a temporary soft fork designed to limit non-financial data recorded on Bitcoin, indeed caused a split at block…

3 Crypto Picks to Buy Now and Hold for Years — SOL, LINK, and BTC

2026-08-09 · 15:35

Solana offers high growth potential through speed, low fees, and strong network activity.

Saylor Drops ‘Doing Business’ Message, Sparks Strategy Bitcoin Mystery

2026-08-09 · 15:21

Michael Saylor posted Strategy’s bitcoin chart on Aug. 9 with a two-word caption.

Local Stablecoins Strengthen the Dollar: The IMF Explains Why

2026-08-09 · 15:05

Local stablecoins, supposed to reduce dependence on the dollar, might instead accelerate it.

Bitwise Predicts A Major Shift For Bitcoin

2026-08-09 · 14:05

Thousands of billions of dollars could converge towards bitcoin over the next decade.

Bitcoin’s Price Barely Blinks Amid Coldcard Sweeps and BIP-110’s Collapse

2026-08-09 · 13:48

Bitcoin barely flinched through two potentially disruptive events, holding near $65,000 as losses tied to the Coldcard…

XRP Whales Accumulate 380M Tokens as Buy Signal Flashes

2026-08-09 · 13:41

XRP whales are amassing tokens amid a new buy signal, hinting at a potential rally.

Invest in These 3 Promising Altcoins Before the Market Takes Off

2026-08-09 · 13:35

Litecoin: Established payment network offering fast transactions, low fees, and broad market accessibility.

CLARITY Stalls, Coldcard Fallout Continues, Bitcoin Barely Budges

2026-08-09 · 13:00

This editorial is from this week’s edition of the newsletter Week in Review, sent to subscribers on Friday.

Ethereum whale offloads 8,329 ETH after $19.7 million loss

2026-08-09 · 12:45

Three years of waiting, $19 million down the drain — one Ethereum whale finally cracks.

XRP Price Chart Dangles Over a Chasm, Is This an Opportunity or a Trap as Double-Digit Targets Loom on the Horizon?

2026-08-09 · 12:20

XRP price chart dangles over a chasm. Is this an opportunity or a trap or a bullish turn in the making?

DOGE Down 90% From Its Record High: Is a Major Rebound Possible?

2026-08-09 · 11:35

DOGE remains bearish after falling 90%, with $0.0670 serving as crucial short-term support.

Where Stolen Crypto Really Goes: Inside the 45-Day Laundering Machine

2026-08-09 · 11:30

Hackers stole $3.4 billion in crypto in 2025 and topped $1 billion again in the first half of 2026.

BIP-110 Bitcoin branch stalls after two blocks as gap widens

2026-08-09 · 11:00

The enforcing fork remains stuck at Bitcoin’s full mining difficulty as mandatory signaling proceeds with little…

ONDO Slides 7% Amid Power Struggle Over Ondo Finance Leadership

2026-08-09 · 10:10

ONDO fell sharply as a leadership dispute created fresh uncertainty around Ondo Finance.

VALR’s Ehsani Warns Crypto Curbs Could Reduce Regulatory Oversight

2026-08-09 · 09:30

VALR co-founder and CEO Farzam Ehsani warned that South Africa’s proposed cross-border crypto regulations could severely…

Brazil targets crypto fraud with up to 24-hour transfer hold

2026-08-09 · 09:10

The rules, effective Jan.

Tokenized Trading Reaches Record Levels Around SpaceX

2026-08-09 · 09:05

Have the markets just witnessed a shift between traditional finance and blockchain?

Analysts Claim ETH Chart Is Starting to Look Better Than it Has All Year, Bullish Liquidity Clusters Form

2026-08-09 · 08:50

Analysts claim ETH chart is starting to look better than it has all year.

Bitcoin’s BIP 110 Enters a Critical Phase as Miner Support Stays Below 3%

2026-08-09 · 08:05

Bitcoin has reached block 961,632, opening the mandatory signaling window of BIP 110.

SHIB Struggles for Momentum as Falling Burn Rate Puts 10% Downside in Focus

2026-08-09 · 07:40

SHIB faces selling pressure as declining burns weaken a key bullish catalyst.

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