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Today so far 2026-10-02 · 00:00 UTC

Regulatory momentum is building around cryptocurrency with the SEC proposing new rules to clarify how investment advisers and funds can hold crypto and a New York-Wyoming deal targeting a 6-month licensing fast track, while major financial institutions like Citi are bullish on Bitcoin, setting a $113K price target as the asset trades near $85K. Security concerns have emerged around MetaMask following a breach that led the platform to pull Ethereum validators, though details remain limited. Meanwhile, political figures continue to capitalize on the crypto space's popularity, with Trump hosting memecoin events, and a major XRP holder is preparing for a public market debut with a 473 million token treasury.

Bankr temporarily disables transactions after 14 wallets hacked

Bankr recommends that affected users create a new wallet, generate a new seed phrase on a clean device and revoke approvals if remaining assets can’t be moved.

2026-05-20 · 03:14 UTC
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Trump-backed Truth Social pulls bids for crypto ETFs

2026-05-20 · 02:42

The crypto ETFs were intended to be part of Trump Media Technology Group’s broader crypto strategy, which included the…

Coinbase Helps Solve Kidnapping Case After Customer Is Forced to Transfer Crypto

2026-05-20 · 02:30

Coinbase said blockchain intelligence helped United Kingdom investigators secure five convictions after monitoring…

Evernorth Highlights XRP’s ‘Actual Story’ Beyond JPMorgan Settlement Attention

2026-05-20 · 01:30

XRP gained renewed attention after Evernorth highlighted how the crypto asset facilitated a tokenized Treasury…

The Setup Looks Identical to Previous Bull Cycles — Are These 5 Altcoins the Smartest Buys Right Now?

2026-05-20 · 01:30

Litecoin and XRP are showing consolidation patterns similar to earlier pre-rally market phases.

Trump Executive Order Pushes Digital Assets Toward Fed Payment Access

2026-05-20 · 00:45

Trump ordered federal regulators to review fintech and digital asset rules tied to banking and payment system access.

Robert Kiyosaki Clarifies Investment Posts After His Attorney Sends Cease-and-Desist

2026-05-20 · 00:30

Robert Kiyosaki said his attorney issued a cease-and-desist notice after someone used his name to present investment…

Solana futures funding rate turns negative: Is $78 SOL next?

2026-05-20 · 00:15

Solana futures funding turned negative as demand for SOL and its associated decentralized exchanges fell.

Ripple Lands in CNBC Disruptor 50 Top 20 as Institutional Crypto Expands

2026-05-19 · 23:45

Ripple ranked in the top 20 of CNBC’s Disruptor 50, underscoring crypto infrastructure’s growing role in institutional…

Wall Street Meets Crypto: These Top 5 RWA Tokens Are Surging Fast — Could They Be the Smartest Bets Right Now?

2026-05-19 · 23:30

RWA narratives and meme coin momentum continued influencing crypto market activity.

SEC Plans Blockchain Stock Trading as Tokenized Market Hits $1.4B

2026-05-19 · 22:53

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Turkey’s 8-Day Betting Blitz Hits 670+ Suspects as Crypto Rails Surface in Adana Probe

2026-05-19 · 22:01

Turkish authorities have taken legal action against 233 more illegal betting suspects in Antalya and Mersin operations…

After Nearly a Decade, Gary Gensler's Poster Child for Crypto Compliance Executes Its First Trade

2026-05-19 · 22:01

After weathering years of industry skepticism and navigating a shifting regulatory landscape, Prometheum executed its…

Bernstein: Bitcoin miners becoming critical suppliers in AI infrastructure

2026-05-19 · 21:39

Bernstein says miners control 27 GW of planned power and $90 billion in AI deals, giving them a strategic edge as…

Is a Direct Link Between SWIFT & XRP Forming Soon?

2026-05-19 · 21:25

The two financial giants are interlinked in three different instances: will SWIFT & Ripple shake hands directly?

Whale With $24.79 Million Track Record Opens $21 Million in Longs Across Bitcoin, Ether, and Dogecoin

2026-05-19 · 21:20

A tracked onchain wallet known for a $24.79 million profit record just placed $21 million in simultaneous long positions…

History May Repeat Itself: 4 Crypto Coins Positioned to Benefit From the Incoming Altseason Surge

2026-05-19 · 21:10

Analysts are watching mid-cap altcoins as Bitcoin dominance shows signs of slowing.

Low-Cost Validators Put Cardano & Algorand Ahead On Decentralization

2026-05-19 · 20:53

Drawing on a ChainSpec dashboard, CryptoFly argues that Cardano & Algorand are overtaking rivals on decentralization &…

Data shows Bitcoin dip buyers waiting for lower prices: Is $70K BTC’s next stop?

2026-05-19 · 20:34

Bitcoin futures and orderbook data show dip buyers waiting for a BTC price drop below $70,000.

Wintermute-Linked Wallets Receive 500 BTC Worth $38M From Decade-Old Bitcoin Holder

2026-05-19 · 20:30

With bitcoin drifting just beneath the $77,000 range, a whale moved a cache of 500 BTC from a wallet established more…

Americans Arrested in Japan for Entering Punch the Monkey’s Zoo Home to Promote Meme Coin

2026-05-19 · 20:26

Viral Japanese macaque monkey Punch received unwelcome visitors this week, as trespassers attempted to promote a Solana…

Ripple CTO Compares XRP To Stellar Ahead Of Key Upgrade

2026-05-19 · 20:07

XRP’s upcoming smart contract enhancement sparks a hot debate: who’s deciding when to upgrade the mainnet?

Long Traders Lose $17.3M as Bitcoin Stalls Below $77,000 on Iran Tension

2026-05-19 · 19:51

Bitcoin fluctuated between $76,200 and $77,245, ultimately stabilizing around $76,750.

Bitcoin Miners Emerge as Unlikely Power Brokers in AI Infrastructure Race, Says Bernstein

2026-05-19 · 19:35

Bernstein remains bullish on Bitcoin mining firms like IREN, Riot, and CleanSpark, who are all riding the wave of AI…

Trader Weighs XRP “Wash Trade” Tactic As He Sits 75% In Cash

2026-05-19 · 19:35

A veteran XRP trader who rode the last cycle from roughly $0.18 to a $2.40 average exit is now 75% in cash and weighing…

XRP Collateral Narrative Gains Institutional Attention

2026-05-19 · 19:30

XRP lending utility gained attention alongside advancing digital asset legislation in Washington discussions.

Polymarket partners with Nasdaq to list private company contracts

2026-05-19 · 19:14

New markets will let users trade on fundraising, valuation and other startup milestones using data from Nasdaq Private…

Echo Protocol Pauses Monad Bridge After Admin Key Breach Sparks $816K Loss

2026-05-19 · 19:13

Decentralized finance platform Echo Protocol suffered a security breach on its Monad network deployment after an…

Bitcoin Historical Patterns Suggest Another Explosive Rally Ahead

2026-05-19 · 19:05

Bitcoin has still not regained its historic highs, but speculation about the next ATH is picking up again.

Goldman Sachs’ XRP & Solana Exit Isn’t What Crypto Twitter Thinks

2026-05-19 · 18:52

Goldman Sachs’ reported “exit” from XRP and Solana ETFs is being widely misread, according to a new market analysis.

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