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.

Bitcoin Gets Pinned Near $77K as $3.7B Options Expiry Locks in Max Pain Zone

Spot bitcoin prices traded at $77,343 per coin at 10:15 a.m.

2026-05-25 · 14:45 UTC
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Wadoozie Activates its Ethereum Powered Signal Network on May 27, 2026

2026-05-25 · 14:45

A blockchain based storytelling project begins its first public rollout across the United States Wadoozie, an Ethereum…

Binance XRP Liquidity Hits 2020 Lows Ahead Of 24/7 CME

2026-05-25 · 14:42

Is the thinning liquidity on Binance a concerning sign to long-term holders? Here's what we know.

ARIQO makes its Bangkok debut at SEABW, drawing industry attention

2026-05-25 · 14:35

Canton Foundation, Toss, BitGo Among Co-Hosts at Private Event; Token Launch Slated for Second Half of 2026

Binance Records 122M XRP Outflows in Whale Transactions, First 100M+ Day Since February

2026-05-25 · 14:34

Big XRP investors are once again moving large amounts of XRP off Binance.

Hyperliquid Buys Back $1.16B HYPE as Token Price Hits Record Highs

2026-05-25 · 14:30

Hyperliquid’s HYPE token has surged to record highs, but the rally is being powered less by institutional ETF demand and…

As Capital Leaves Meme Coins, AI Utility Tokens Like Ozak AI Gain Dominance With $7M Secured

2026-05-25 · 14:30

The crypto world feels like it's changing direction right now, with money moving away from those meme coins that were…

Coinbase CEO’s finance wishlist mirrors company’s product roadmap

2026-05-25 · 14:28

Brian Armstrong's wishlist for upgrading global finance aligns with the exchange's push into stocks, prediction markets…

Bitcoin ETF Demand Weakens After Massive Institutional Withdrawals

2026-05-25 · 14:25

American spot Bitcoin ETFs are experiencing their largest series of outflows since the beginning of the year.

Russia Expands Crypto Mining Registry Rules With Mandatory IP Address Tracking

2026-05-25 · 14:14

Russia is increasing oversight of its Bitcoin and crypto mining industries by requiring legal mining operators to share…

Ethereum whale opens $100M short as Vitalik Buterin vows to 'sell less ETH'

2026-05-25 · 14:13

ETH’s rebound toward the whale’s liquidation zone near $2,150 puts its short at risk of over $1 million in potential…

BlockCon Punta Cana: The Global Business Retreat Where Web3, iGaming, and Finance Converge

2026-05-25 · 14:00

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 25th, 2026, ChainwireAs digital assets, online gaming and global finance are rapidly…

Bitcoin Price Action: 3 Key Signals Behind Rising BTC Selling Pressure

2026-05-25 · 13:54

Bitcoin’s latest exchange data show a market facing heavier spot-side pressure with Binance inflows staying elevated and…

VALR Secures Cayman Islands VASP Approval for Global Expansion

2026-05-25 · 13:50

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) has granted VALR, Africa’s leading provider of digital asset…

3 Crypto Projects with Growing Momentum — BNB, ADA, and XRP

2026-05-25 · 13:35

BNB gains strength through token burns, lower fees, and expanding Binance ecosystem adoption.

Top 5 Crypto Assets Still Below $0.05 With Proven Funding Strength — Ozak AI #1 at $7M

2026-05-25 · 13:31

The high-priced cryptocurrencies in the current market are slowing down their low returns, and they have already reached…

Indonesia Expands Crypto Betting Crackdown After Polymarket Ban

2026-05-25 · 13:26

Indonesia has blocked access to the crypto-based prediction market platform Polymarket after authorities concluded that…

Paper losses and scrapped ETFs. What Trump Media’s 2,650 BTC transfer really means

2026-05-25 · 13:24

Digital asset treasuries (DATs) and the broader practice of building corporate Bitcoin reserves became hugely popular in…

XRP Price Prediction: Weak Momentum Persists as Open Interest Stabilizes Near $2.8 Billion

2026-05-25 · 13:20

XRP continued to struggle near key resistance levels this week as weakening momentum and declining trader activity kept…

JPMorgan, Mastercard Test 5-Second US Treasury Settlement On XRP

2026-05-25 · 13:20

JPMorgan & Mastercard have reportedly tested settling a tokenized US Treasury fund on the public XRP Ledger in under…

Satoshi-era Bitcoin miner transfers $203M in BTC to OTC desks

2026-05-25 · 13:15

A Satoshi-era Bitcoin miner moved 2,650 BTC worth about $203 million to FalconX and Cumberland, while retaining 6,000…

Tether and Georgia Move Forward With GEL₮ Stablecoin Launch

2026-05-25 · 13:00

The Government of Georgia and Tether announced plans to introduce GEL₮, a stablecoin tied to the Georgian Lari, in a…

Investor Behavior Shifts Noticeably as Ozak AI Moves Beyond $7 Million Raised, Suggesting a Transition From Speculation to High-Conviction Accumulation

2026-05-25 · 13:00

In the initial phase of most presales of cryptocurrency offerings, the primary motivations of buyers are usually the…

Bitcoin risks drop to $72K as demand metric hits 2026 lows

2026-05-25 · 12:45

Bitcoin’s weakening demand failed to absorb increased selling pressure, raising risks of a further BTC price drop toward…

Ethereum Foundation To Step Back As Ecosystem Matures, Says Vitalik

2026-05-25 · 12:41

Vitalik Buterin has revealed a major shift in the future direction of the Ethereum Foundation, saying the organization…

Trader Opens $100M ETH Short at 23x Leverage on Hyperliquid With Liquidation Just 2% Away

2026-05-25 · 12:30

A tracked onchain wallet has opened a 23x leveraged short position on ether worth $100.33 million via Hyperliquid, with…

Early-Stage Models Suggest Ozak AI’s $0.014 Entry Could Deliver Outsized Returns After $7M Raised

2026-05-25 · 12:28

A $0.014 entry into the Ozak AI ecosystem is estimated to generate significant returns, according to early-stage models.

Indonesia blocks Polymarket after bets on president’s exit

2026-05-25 · 12:26

Indonesia blocked Polymarket after users bet on President Prabowo Subianto leaving office early, citing gambling…

Bitget Brings Blockchain4Youth to EPOKA University During International Week Europe 2026

2026-05-25 · 12:24

Victoria, Seychelles, May 25, 2026 – Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), is expanding its…

Bitcoin’s Famous Global Liquidity Correlation Is Suddenly Breaking Down

2026-05-25 · 12:19

For years, one of the biggest bullish arguments for Bitcoin was its strong relationship with global liquidity.

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