Today so far 2026-09-27 · 12:00 UTC

The crypto industry saw a major shift in regulatory leadership as "'Crypto Mom' Hester Peirce resigns from the SEC effective October 2", while the sector showed signs of bullish momentum with Bitcoin prices eyeing $100K as major investors flip their stance and 15 institutions reportedly signaling interest in crypto investments. Meanwhile, major players like Riot Platforms strengthened their balance sheets by repaying a $200 million loan facility to Coinbase, while the broader market saw mixed movements across altcoins and regulatory developments affecting crypto ATM operations.

Mexican Billionaire Ricardo Salinas Steers Clear of the AI Bubble, Channels Fresh Fiat Directly Into Bitcoin

In his liquid portfolio, Ricardo Salinas does not hold stocks. He does not hold bonds.

2026-06-17 · 17:24 UTC
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Illinois Set to Begin Taxing Bitcoin, Crypto Transactions as Critics Slam 'Most Punitive' Tax

2026-06-17 · 17:22

Critics say the Illinois transaction-level tax could deal severe consequences to the crypto industry and consumers in…

BlockDAG’s Capped $0.10 Treasury Triggers the Best Crypto Alert as Internet Computer Holds at $8.50 and Kaspa Flirts with $0.14

2026-06-17 · 17:00

Cryptocurrency markets are navigating a severe liquidity crisis in June 2026.

Sri Lanka Steps Closer To Crypto Regulation With SEC-MoDE Awareness Drive

2026-06-17 · 16:45

Sri Lanka moved nearer to formal virtual asset oversight after the Ministry of Digital Economy and the Securities and…

Crypto Market Rally Gains Strength After Peace Deal

2026-06-17 · 16:30

Crypto Market Rally added $60 billion as traders increased exposure following renewed market confidence.

Bybit lands on Singapore MAS Investor Alert List

2026-06-17 · 16:25

Crypto exchange Bybit has been added to Singapore’s MAS Investor Alert List, which flags entities that may be mistakenly…

XRP Reclaims $1.20 as Spot Demand Battles Record Binance Perp Selling

2026-06-17 · 16:10

XRP reclaimed the $1.20 area as spot buying strengthened across centralized exchanges, while Binance perpetual traders…

Donald Trump’s Crypto Project Levels Up With This Move

2026-06-17 · 16:07

American President Donald Trump’s World Liberty Financial edges closer to a United States trust bank charter.

Binance Assures to Continue its Efforts to Obtain A MiCA License in The EU

2026-06-17 · 16:05

The regulatory future of Binance in Europe raises new questions after the publication of a Reuters article mentioning a…

Bitget Moves AI Trading From Prompts to Playbooks

2026-06-17 · 16:03

Victoria, Seychelles, June 17, 2026 — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), officially launched GetAgent…

Florida Man 'Bitcoin Rodney' Pleads Guilty Over $1.8 Billion HyperFund Crypto Fraud

2026-06-17 · 15:37

A Miami-based man who went by the name “Bitcoin Rodney” pleaded guilty for his role in what prosecutors said was a…

Justin Bons Calls for Charles Hoskinson’s Removal as Cardano Governance Debate Intensifies

2026-06-17 · 15:30

A public dispute over Cardano’s governance structure drew renewed attention this week after Cyber Capital founder and…

Crypto Expert Declares Major Breakout Approaches for XRP as Altcoin Tests Critical Year-Long Trendline

2026-06-17 · 15:20

Crypto expert declares major breakout approaches for XRP.

A Second Nation Just Built a State Bitcoin Mining Pool — Oman’s Omanhash.om Redraws the Map

2026-06-17 · 15:17

Oman has launched a mandatory national bitcoin mining pool, requiring every licensed cryptocurrency miner in the…

XRP Breaks Symmetrical Triangle; Whales Loading Up

2026-06-17 · 15:09

Following months of trading within a super-tight range, XRP’s triangle breakout hints at drastic swings incoming.

Trace Finance raises $32M for cross-border stablecoin settlement expansion

2026-06-17 · 15:00

The raise comes as stablecoin regulation advances globally and financial firms invest in infrastructure connecting…

Bitcoin price sets $64.5K week-to-date low as Strategy selling worries return

2026-06-17 · 14:49

Bitcoin circled $65,000 after downside BTC price pressure into the FOMC meeting as analysis warned over the impact of…

'Rapidly Evolving': Benchmark Analyst Bullish on Coinbase After Stocks, Options Moves

2026-06-17 · 14:47

Benchmark-StoneX reiterated a $270 price target for COIN—60% higher than Coinbase’s current share price—following an…

Bitgo Europe Gives Crypto Firms a MiCAR-Compliant Alternative Before July Deadline

2026-06-17 · 14:14

Bitgo Europe GmbH is opening a regulated infrastructure path for European crypto businesses that face losing their…

NEAR Approaches Critical Technical Crossroads as Analysts Eye Potential Recovery Cycle

2026-06-17 · 14:10

NEAR approaches critical technical crossroads.

Ready USDC card halts non-EEA service after issuer change, users report

2026-06-17 · 14:08

Users reported losing access to Ready’s USDC card outside the EEA after a card provider change triggered rapid…

Bitget Report: 54% of Aspiring Web3 Professionals Can’t Land Their First Job

2026-06-17 · 14:08

A new report from Bitget has revealed that more than half of aspiring Web3 professionals are unable to get their first…

Sam Bankman-Fried Wants to Launch a Token After Prison

2026-06-17 · 14:05

The fallen king SBF wants to launch a new crypto from behind bars, despite his appeal being rejected and a pardon bid on…

CoinMENA, Standard Chartered partner on UAE payment rails

2026-06-17 · 13:44

CoinMENA will use Standard Chartered to strengthen fiat payment rails in the UAE, while Revolut reportedly secured…

Crypto Exchanges Cash In on Gold, Oil and Stocks as Bitcoin Demand Cools

2026-06-17 · 13:30

CryptoQuant data shows TradFi-linked crypto trading surging as Bitcoin and broader crypto volumes weaken to multi-year…

Whale Accumulation Picks Up Again for Hyperliquid (HYPE): Will the $70 Support Survive?

2026-06-17 · 13:29

After being silent for about a week, wallet 0x6436 has returned and is grabbing another large chunk of HYPE tokens.

France Quietly Overtakes Spain as Two World Cup Prediction Markets Near $3B in Combined Volume

2026-06-17 · 13:28

Traders on Polymarket and Kalshi have committed more than $2.8 billion combined to predict the 2026 FIFA World Cup…

David Schwartz Backs XRP Ledger 3.2.0 Upgrade With Major XRPL Hub Move

2026-06-17 · 13:13

David Schwartz is one of the creators of XRP Ledger and also a Chief Technology Officer at Ripple Labs.

BlockDAG’s $0.1 Coin Buyback Builds Momentum While Aptos Hits New Lows & Ethereum ETFs End Outflow Streak

2026-06-17 · 13:00

Reviewing top crypto gainers in any given week can show where market attention is moving, but it rarely explains why a…

Inveniam to acquire Mantra after turbulent year marked by OM crash

2026-06-17 · 12:54

Inveniam announced plans to acquire Mantra, a blockchain project that spent the past year recovering from the collapse…

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