Today so far 2026-09-24 · 00:00 UTC

The crypto market is experiencing significant institutional momentum as major European banks like Raiffeisen open crypto services to millions of customers and privacy coin Zcash achieves its first European ETF listing, signaling growing mainstream acceptance. Solana's decentralized exchanges have surged to rival traditional markets with 208 million weekly transactions topping the NYSE, while regulatory developments show mixed signals as the SEC faces scrutiny for allegedly dropping crypto cases to protect credibility. Bitcoin derivatives remain a focal point with traders seeking insurance protections ahead of a major options expiration, while altcoins like XRP and HBAR show renewed price momentum with ambitious long-term price targets.

Dormant Bitcoin Whale Moves $383 Million After More Than 8 Years

The wallet holding nearly 5,908 BTC since 2017 transferred its entire balance to a new address.

2026-07-16 · 15:43 UTC
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DeltaDeFi Announces Operational Pause Due to Insufficient Funding

2026-07-16 · 15:38

On July 15, 2026, Cardano-based decentralized exchange (DEX) DeltaDeFi announced an immediate operational pause due to…

BTC AB Registers Preferred Shares to Expand Bitcoin Treasury

2026-07-16 · 15:22

BTC AB (B Treasury Capital), a Swedish public company that operates as a corporate Bitcoin treasury, announced that the…

XRP Eyes Breakout: Whales Scoop 70M Amid Policy Winds

2026-07-16 · 15:16

The battle for $1.12 isn’t random — it’s packed with technical, on-chain, and fundamental fuel.

The Sandbox Studio Hits 12,000 Sign-Ups as Beta Development Accelerates

2026-07-16 · 15:14

The Sandbox Studio has attracted more than 12,000 applications within a month, signaling strong creator interest as…

ZachXBT Calls Hardware Wallets “Complete Garbage,” Backs Dedicated iPhone

2026-07-16 · 15:08

On-chain investigator ZachXBT reopened the self-custody debate after calling existing hardware wallets “complete…

Korea’s Leverage Rout: $1.45 Billion Loss Hits Young Traders Hard

2026-07-16 · 14:25

South Korean traders face $1.45 billion in losses from leverage, with young investors hardest hit.

Visa Says Stablecoins Will Power AI Agent Microcommerce

2026-07-16 · 14:05

Cards or stablecoins? Visa answers: both, according to a report with Artemis on the future of AI-driven crypto payments.

Alpaca raises $135M to fund tokenized agent-first infrastructure

2026-07-16 · 13:34

The BNP-backed brokerage infrastructure provider is expanding into tokenized markets and AI-native financial services as…

Gambling on random Pokémon cards: Onchain gagcha hits record high as crypto sinks

2026-07-16 · 13:30

Users spent a record $324 million on onchain gacha in June, even as Bitcoin hit a 21-month low.

ONDO Price Rallies 15%: Can Buyers Turn It Into a Multi-Week Run?

2026-07-16 · 13:16

Ondo Finance has launched the first tokenised stock representations based on DTC tokenised entitlements, securities held…

Prediction markets defy crypto downturn with record Q2 volume: CoinGecko

2026-07-16 · 13:05

Prediction markets reached a record $113.8 billion in notional volume in Q2 as spot CEX trading, derivatives volume and…

MoonPay buys Glide to bolster crypto deposits infrastructure

2026-07-16 · 13:00

MoonPay acquired Glide, a crypto infrastructure startup founded by former Robinhood Wallet engineers, to expand…

Bitunix Exchange Launches Visa Debit Card for Daily Purchases and Earning

2026-07-16 · 12:49

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Tokenized stocks market cap gains to record $2.3B

2026-07-16 · 12:35

The market capitalization of tokenized stocks rose to a record $2.3 billion, as investors sought exposure to the growing…

Volvo Explores Proprietary Crypto Token for Supply Chain Payments and Logistics Coordination

2026-07-16 · 12:24

Blockchain technology continues to grow outside the realms of the financial markets.

FATF urges faster crypto AML enforcement as stablecoin crime increases

2026-07-16 · 12:05

The global task force said criminal networks are using stablecoins and developing proprietary tokens to evade asset…

FTX: Senate Shuts the Door on Any Pardon for Sam Bankman-Fried

2026-07-16 · 12:05

The US Senate has just sent a harsh message in the FTX case: Sam Bankman-Fried should not receive any presidential…

Morning Minute: Base Hands Its App Over to Cobie

2026-07-16 · 12:03

Plus, Stripe makes a $53 billion move that could crown a stablecoin king.

ARK pushes back against a16z’s ‘TradFi wants blockchain, not DeFi’ claim

2026-07-16 · 11:35

ARK Invest’s director of research disputed a16z crypto’s thesis that traditional finance will adopt permissioned…

Feds Arrest Florida Man Over Video Game Malware That Stole $220K in Crypto

2026-07-16 · 10:54

Zyaire Wilkins allegedly procured malware hidden in video games that infected 8,000 devices and broke into 80 crypto…

MEXC May–June Report: 750M+ USDT Futures Insurance Fund & 100% Asset Reserves

2026-07-16 · 10:00

Mutsamudu, Comoros, July 16, 2026 MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, today released its MayJune bimonthly…

BingX Accelerates Multi-Asset Expansion With Strong Q2 Growth

2026-07-16 · 10:00

Q2 2026 Highlights: BingX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3-AI company, today released its Q2 2026 business…

MEXC May–June Report: 750M+ USDT Futures Insurance Fund & 100% Asset Reserves

2026-07-16 · 10:00

MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, today released its May–June bimonthly security report, reinforcing its…

US Senate unanimously adopts resolution opposing clemency for SBF

2026-07-16 · 09:26

The Senate approved a resolution opposing clemency for former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried as prediction markets put the…

US Senate Unanimously Opposes Sam Bankman-Fried Pardon

2026-07-16 · 08:34

The nonbinding resolution said the disgraced FTX founder should 'under no circumstances' receive clemency.

Why Analysts Aren’t Worried About Coinbase’s 30% Drop

2026-07-15 · 21:38

William Blair slashed earnings estimates by 34% and held its Outperform call.

What Is BIP-110 and Why Is It Dividing the Bitcoin Community?

2026-07-15 · 19:43

A proposal to restrict non-financial data on Bitcoin has split prominent developers, miners, and industry leaders ahead…

Base Creator Jesse Pollak Steps Back From App Leadership After Admitting Social Bet 'Was Wrong'

2026-07-15 · 18:50

Pollak said he is handing the Base App back to Coinbase to focus on building Base into "the blockchain for global…

BlackRock, Goldman, and JP Morgan Will Give Tokenized Stocks a Try

2026-07-15 · 18:02

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation is working with nearly 40 financial firms in a pilot to test tokenized…

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