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Today so far 2026-09-26 · 00:01 UTC

The crypto sector is grappling with significant security and regulatory challenges, with Bitget raising its hack estimate to $387.5 million while stablecoin issuers attempt damage control, and the industry facing legal pressures including US prosecutors seeking $84.2 million from a bank tied to Tether. Meanwhile, regulatory efforts are stalling on Capitol Hill as the CLARITY Act faces opposition, even as some projects like Ripple gain adoption through SWIFT partners for settlement services. Bitcoin is trading near $84K amid broader macro uncertainty, while technical issues have forced some blockchains to take drastic measures, with Zano wiping an entire day of history due to an inflation bug.

Three Days Before the MiCA Deadline, 80% of European Crypto Companies Remain Unlicensed

A few days before July 1, 2026, the European Union has granted only 230 licenses under the MiCA regulation, leaving more than 80% of crypto actors without authorization.

2026-06-28 · 08:05 UTC
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Grayscale's Pandl hopes Strategy sells $3B in Bitcoin to restore confidence

2026-06-28 · 07:59

Grayscale's research head Zach Pandl said Strategy should sell $3 billion in Bitcoin to cover its cash obligations, but…

Bitcoin Short Term Holders Capitulate As Whales Step In

2026-06-28 · 07:40

Bitcoin is going through a crucial structural adjustment phase that tests the resilience of the newest investors.

SHIB Faces Selling Pressure After 800B Tokens Reach Exchanges, Burns Climb 56%

2026-06-28 · 07:40

800 billion SHIB reached exchanges, increasing selling pressure and pushing prices lower.

Brazil Proposes Mandatory 24-Hour Hold on Large Crypto Stablecoin Transactions

2026-06-28 · 07:30

The 24-hour hold period would allow virtual asset service providers to screen the transactions and verify the legitimacy…

ESMA Tells Unauthorized Crypto Firms to Wind Down as MiCA Deadline Hits in 3 Days

2026-06-28 · 06:30

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has directed unauthorized crypto asset service providers to stop…

Crypto: Coinbase and Circle Stocks Experience a Decline Twice as Sharp as Tech Giants

2026-06-28 · 06:05

The financial market is going through a period of high tension as values related to digital assets undergo a marked…

XRP Could Explode Higher if This Year-Long Trendline Finally Breaks

2026-06-28 · 05:50

XRP breakout above long-term resistance could trigger strong bullish momentum.

Certik Joins XDC Network as Validator to Strengthen Trade Finance Infrastructure

2026-06-28 · 05:30

Web3 security firm Certik has signed a memorandum of understanding to become an institutional masternode validator for…

Base post-mortem reveals sequencer bug behind back-to-back outages

2026-06-28 · 05:14

A “race condition” after the system was reset prevented the sequencers from catching up, causing the second outage.

Bitwise Stakes $114 Million in HYPE on Hyperliquid as Its Spot ETF Doubles Down

2026-06-28 · 04:30

Asset manager Bitwise deposited 1.775 million HYPE worth about $114 million into Hyperliquid and subsequently staked the…

Framework Ventures Raises $400 Million Fourth Fund as Crypto VC Pushes Into AI, Robotics and Energy

2026-06-28 · 03:30

Framework Ventures has raised $400 million for its fourth fund, an oversubscribed vehicle the crypto-focused firm plans…

This ‘Financial Supernova’ Signal Is Back: Are These 5 Altcoins Worth Buying Before the Summer Rally Begins?

2026-06-28 · 03:30

Investors are increasingly monitoring blockchain infrastructure and interoperability projects for future growth…

Bitcoin unspent transaction outputs signal capitulation underway: analyst

2026-06-28 · 02:51

“These periods have always been profitable for long-term investors,” said CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost.

China Could Win Big if CLARITY Act Dies in Washington, Strategist Warns

2026-06-28 · 02:30

China could gain influence over digital-asset standards if Congress fails to pass the CLARITY Act.

Grayscale Sees 2 Paths out of Bitcoin Bear Market as Key Catalysts Near

2026-06-28 · 01:30

Grayscale sees two clear paths out of the bear market, giving investors a sharper playbook instead of dwelling on past…

Altseason 3.0 Could Explode by September: Are These 5 Altcoins Worth the Risk Before Smart Money Takes Over?

2026-06-28 · 01:30

Avalanche and Ethereum continued leading discussions surrounding blockchain infrastructure and decentralized finance…

Ripple CEO Bullish on Bitcoin but Says Strategy’s Leverage Hurt Crypto Market

2026-06-28 · 00:30

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said he remains bullish on bitcoin while distancing that view from Strategy’s approach,…

Robert Kiyosaki Says Gold May Be Starting $35K Bull Run After Latest Purchase

2026-06-27 · 23:30

Robert Kiyosaki says gold may be entering a bull run after he bought and saw prices jump.

Could These 5 Altcoins Deliver 50x Returns? The High-Conviction Crypto Bets Everyone Is Watching

2026-06-27 · 23:30

Solana, XRP, Hyperliquid, Zcash, and Sui continue attracting attention as altcoin market sentiment improves.

CLARITY Act Failure Could Trigger More Bitcoin Pain, Grayscale Says

2026-06-27 · 22:40

Grayscale said bitcoin could face more pressure if the CLARITY Act stalls, as Senate delays and tighter rate…

Sharplink Breaks 8-Month ETH Drought With Silent $18M Buy Through FalconX

2026-06-27 · 21:40

According to onchain data, the publicly listed firm Sharplink Gaming received roughly 5,000 ether this week, marking its…

Fidelity rebuts claims Bitcoin becomes less secure after halvings

2026-06-27 · 20:53

The asset manager argues Bitcoin's fixed supply schedule does not undermine network security, even as miners face…

BIP-110 Pushes Bitcoin Toward August Fork Deadline With Only 5 EH/s Signaling

2026-06-27 · 20:43

A Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP-110) pushing to ban Ordinals-style data inscriptions at the consensus level is…

The Rebirth of Altcoins? These 5 Cryptos Could Lead the New Rotation and Deliver Massive Gains

2026-06-27 · 20:20

Market rotation is shifting attention from large-cap assets toward selected altcoins with strong ecosystems.

Remittix Airdrop Guide: What RTX Holders Must Do Before Distribution Starts

2026-06-27 · 20:00

Remittix has opened its airdrop registration page, giving RTX holders a clear set of steps to complete before token…

EU Hands Out 230 MiCA Licenses as Germany Leads and Spain Rules Out a July 1 Reprieve

2026-06-27 · 19:30

The European Union has issued around 230 licenses under its Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation as a hard July 1…

Bitcoin faces fresh capitulation risk as 50K BTC moved at a loss

2026-06-27 · 19:27

Nearly 50,000 BTC shifted to exchanges at a loss while short-term Bitcoin holders' stress level reached 2-year highs.

Brad Garlinghouse Challenges Strategy’s Debt-driven Model

2026-06-27 · 19:15

The verbal duels between iconic figures in the crypto industry often reveal the structural cracks of a market undergoing…

Miners Absorb 18% Hashprice Crash as Bitcoin Difficulty Jumps 7.15%

2026-06-27 · 18:30

Bitcoin’s difficulty climbed sharply this week, rising 7.15% and notching the second-largest upward adjustment of the…

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