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Today so far 2026-10-01 · 00:00 UTC

A significant security incident continues to unfold as Bitget raises its crypto hack estimate to $387.5M with the attacker now moving stolen funds through privacy-focused protocols like Zcash. On the development side, several blockchain platforms are advancing their capabilities, including Coinbase-backed Base's Cobalt upgrade which enhances user control and tokenized asset functionality, while Dogecoin is gaining app functionality through DogeOS's public testnet. Bitcoin continues to hold steady around $83K amid clearing of leverage positions, and mainstream financial institutions are deepening their crypto engagement, with Visa and Mastercard joining a $1 billion investment in Stripe-backed OUSD.

Strive adds 1,109 Bitcoin as digital credit products gain traction

The company increased its holdings to 16,500 BTC as Bitcoin-linked preferred securities such as SATA and Strategy’s STRC gain traction in emerging “digital credit” markets.

2026-05-26 · 07:00 UTC
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Liquid launches ChatGPT and Claude trading app with live market execution

2026-05-26 · 07:00

Co-Invest lets users fund accounts, analyze positions and execute trades across more than 500 markets without leaving AI…

Scammers make $400K through fake Uniswap ads on Google

2026-05-26 · 06:41

A blockchain analyst has warned that malicious phishing advertisements impersonating Uniswap have appeared on Google…

Ethereum Whale Transfers 2,000 ETH After Decade-Long Hold

2026-05-26 · 06:36

A long-dormant Ethereum presale wallet moved nearly 2,000 ETH after holding the coins for more than a decade, turning…

Tether Partners With Georgia Government to Launch GELT Stablecoin

2026-05-26 · 06:30

Tether plans to introduce GELT, a Georgian lari-backed stablecoin developed with support from the Georgian government.

Hackers Drain $3 Million From 86 Gnosis Safes in SquidRouterModule Exploit

2026-05-26 · 06:13

According to reports from Blockaid, hackers have exploited a vulnerable third-party SquidRouterModule linked to the…

Ethereum: An Investor Commits $100M to a Short Position

2026-05-26 · 06:05

Thunderbolt on Ethereum! A whale just opened a massive $100M short on Hyperliquid with an XXL 23x leverage.

CoinQuant Introduces Trading Infrastructure for the Agent Economy

2026-05-26 · 05:39

The agent economy is reshaping financial markets.

Meltem Demirors Says Banks Won as Bitcoin ETFs Pull Crypto Into Wall Street’s Orbit

2026-05-26 · 05:30

Cryptocurrency is undergoing an identity crisis as the gap widens between its decentralized origins and today’s…

XRP Community Hit With Warning Amid Fresh Xaman User Scam Wave

2026-05-26 · 05:13

XRPL developer and Xaman wallet founder Wietse Wind has renewed a scam warning to XRP holders as fresh impersonation…

Bitcoin in ‘high-risk zone’ as ETF outflows signal institutional exit: Swissblock

2026-05-26 · 05:11

This steady drip of ETF outflow continues to add to the supply side without a visible demand offset, said Glassnode.

Ondo Finance founder Nathan Allman dies aged 32

2026-05-26 · 04:45

Ondo Finance says its founder, Nathan Allman, died unexpectedly, with company president Ian De Bode to serve as CEO.

New York Lawsuit Seeks to Claim Ownership of 39,069 Dormant BTC Wallets

2026-05-26 · 04:43

On May 1, 2026, “Noah Doe” and two Wyoming Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) filed a New York lawsuit seeking…

Binance Wallet Integrates Platform to Enable Onchain Trading of Real-World Outcomes

2026-05-26 · 04:30

Binance unveils a platform that allows users to trade on real-world events using onchain event tokens settled in the…

Bitcoin 2026 Prediction Roundup: Saylor at $1M, Hayes at $125K, Brandt at $60K Low

2026-05-26 · 03:30

Despite the bearish atmosphere at the start of 2026, bitcoin is still drawing price targets from nearly every corner of…

Kelp DAO says rsETH restored 5 weeks after $293M protocol hack

2026-05-26 · 03:14

Kelp DAO says that sETH mints, redemptions and rewards operations have been running smoothly since it opened withdrawals…

Bitcoin volatility falls to 8-month low: Is a BTC breakout imminent?

2026-05-26 · 02:59

Bitcoin’s 8-month low volatility can’t predict BTC’s price prediction but derivatives data does suggest that a rally to…

Bitcoin Seizure Links Chinese National’s Binance Account to DOJ Case

2026-05-26 · 02:30

Federal prosecutors are seeking forfeiture of bitcoin tied to a synthetic drug importation case involving Binance…

Bitcoin holds $77K as stocks rally, global tensions cool: Are BTC bulls back?

2026-05-26 · 01:31

Data suggests that Bitcoin may be gearing up for a rally to $82,000. Will bulls seize the opportunity?

Trapdoor Malware: The Massive Supply Chain Attack Targeting Crypto Developers

2026-05-26 · 00:30

Investigators at Soclet have discovered a new supply attack targeting crypto developers using npm, PyPI, and Crates.io…

Bitcoin chases range highs despite rising BTC exchange inflows: Is $80K next?

2026-05-26 · 00:10

Bitcoin reclaimed $77,000 despite rising exchange supply and spot BTC ETF outflows.

Price predictions 5/25: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, HYPE, ZEC

2026-05-25 · 23:34

Bitcoin’s weekend bounce shows strong demand at lower levels, but holding $78,000 may remain a challenge for the bulls.

Whale Who Spent $62M on Uniswap and Compound Tokens Is Now Selling at a $39.7M Loss

2026-05-25 · 23:21

A crypto whale who accumulated $62.83 million worth of Uniswap and Compound governance tokens in July 2025 has begun…

Bitcoin ETFs Lose $1.26B as XRP and HYPE Funds Attract Fresh Inflows

2026-05-25 · 22:01

A bruising week for crypto ETFs saw a sharp shift in institutional sentiment, with bitcoin ETFs suffering more than $1.2…

Aave DAO Faces Vote on Native BTC Collateral as Babylon Labs Files Temp Check

2026-05-25 · 21:02

The blockchain research and development firm Babylon Labs submitted a Temperature Check to Aave DAO on Monday, seeking…

FDIC Sweep Network Taps Platform Holding XRP

2026-05-25 · 20:55

Uphold has rolled out a new FDIC-linked banking layer that sits on the same platform already custoding XRP.

Tom Lee Outlines Liquidity Catalyst for Ethereum Firm BitMine Following Russell Index Update

2026-05-25 · 20:06

The Ethereum-buying firm owns 3.8% of the digital asset’s supply.

Infra Supercycle Fuels New Altcoin Rotation

2026-05-25 · 19:30

Infra Supercycle narratives pushed institutional attention toward utility-driven blockchain infrastructure sectors…

Ripple CEO Steps Up Infra Pitch As XRP Price Wobbles

2026-05-25 · 19:16

The 2026 edition of XRP Las Vegas witnessed Brad Garlinghouse dropping crucial knowledge on XRP’s true purpose.

Bitcoin Holds $77,500 After Late Surge Adds 1.2% to $1.55 Trillion Market

2026-05-25 · 19:07

Bitcoin climbed to an intraday high of $77,831 on May 25, buoyed by growing investor optimism that ongoing Middle East…

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