Today so far 2026-10-02 · 06:00 UTC

The SEC is moving forward with proposals to allow cryptocurrency advisers and funds to self-custody digital assets, potentially removing a significant regulatory hurdle for institutional adoption. Security remains a pressing concern across the industry, with Core Lightning warning of attacks on unpatched Bitcoin nodes and multiple hacking incidents making headlines, including a bot hacker incident involving a $459,000 theft. Meanwhile, technical innovations like Ethereum's zkAPI bringing privacy-preserving API payments to mainnet continue alongside broader market sentiment shifts, with XRP sentiment turning bearish and Bitcoin facing multiple macro catalysts that could influence its price trajectory in the coming weeks.

XRP Price Surges Above $1.54 as On-Chain Activity Hits Highest Level

XRP price surged above $1.54 for the first time in two months, fueling the highest XRP Ledger on-chain activity since March.

2026-05-18 · 15:17 UTC
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'Attractive Opportunity': Tom Lee's BitMine Adds $151 Million in Ethereum Amid Price Dip

2026-05-18 · 15:16

BitMine Immersion Technologies added $151 million in Ethereum amid last week's price slide, with Tom Lee citing the…

Hyperliquid eyes 55% price rise after Silicon Valley investor's 'massive HYPE buy'

2026-05-18 · 15:10

A bullish long-term chart pattern puts HYPE on track for a potential rally above $70 this year, with a16z-linked…

Strategy acquires 24,869 Bitcoin for 2 billion dollars

2026-05-18 · 15:05

Michael Saylor is not slowing down.

South Korea Crypto Law Case Heads To Appeal Over $5.1M Gains

2026-05-18 · 15:04

South Korea’s first crypto market manipulation case under the Virtual Asset User Protection Act is moving into a…

UK proposes near-24/7 settlement to prepare markets for tokenization

2026-05-18 · 14:59

The FCA and Bank of England are seeking feedback on new tokenization guidance and plans to extend operating hours for…

Is Japan Quietly Building an XRP-Powered FX Backbone?

2026-05-18 · 14:55

Japan & South Korea are positioning XRP as core financial infrastructure rather than a mere speculative asset.

Bitmine Buys 71,672 ETH in One Week as Tom Lee Targets 5% of Ethereum Supply

2026-05-18 · 14:52

Bitmine Immersion Technologies now holds 5.28 million ethereum tokens worth more than $11.5 billion, putting the company…

SBI Pushes for TSE Bitcoin & XRP ETF with a Massive $32B AUM Goal

2026-05-18 · 14:51

SBI Holdings, the Japanese financial giant, is doubling down on its long‑time support for XRP and digital assets as it…

Strategy Leverages Preferred Stock Issuance for $2 Billion Bitcoin Buy

2026-05-18 · 14:50

Strategy purchased 24,869 Bitcoin last week for $2 billion, channeling billions of dollars that came from its flagship…

Hyperliquid Defies Market Downturn as SpaceX, Anthropic, OpenAI IPOs Loom

2026-05-18 · 14:46

Hyperliquid’s HYPE token has jumped as its HIP-3 pre-IPO perp marketplace heats up ahead of a series of high-profile…

Ripple-Linked Cross River Bank Appears in X Money Visa Debit Card Beta

2026-05-18 · 14:42

Cross River Bank, a U.S.-based financial institution that integrated Ripple’s payment protocol in 2014, has appeared in…

Strategy Buys 24,869 Bitcoin for $2 Billion, Now Holds 843,738 Bitcoin

2026-05-18 · 14:42

Strategy is back with another massive Bitcoin purchase, as the company acquired 24,869 Bitcoin for approximately $2.01…

Sertexity Introduces Its Own Crypto Wallet With Instant Authentication

2026-05-18 · 14:36

Sertexity has announced the launch of its own crypto wallet, built to plug directly into the platform's infrastructure.

3 Breakout Cryptos to Watch for Huge Gains — ARKM, PYTH, and SEI

2026-05-18 · 14:35

Arkham offers AI-driven blockchain analytics with strong recovery potential from previous highs.

Bitcoin Depot stock crashes 71% premarket after Chapter 11 filing

2026-05-18 · 14:26

Bitcoin Depot files for Chapter 11 in Texas, plans asset sale and wind-down as regulatory pressure forces shutdown of…

Bitcoin Price Outlook Turns Cautious as Resistance Builds Near $78,400

2026-05-18 · 14:14

Bitcoin trades between $76,900 to $77,465 on May 18, 2026, at 9:40 a.m.

Grayscale Just Dropped a Fresh Altcoin ETF Filing – It’s BNB

2026-05-18 · 14:13

The major-cap altcoin race is heating up quickly: Grayscale aims to debut a BNB-based product on Wall Street.

Bitcoin Slides to Three-Week Low Under $77K Amid Bear Dominance

2026-05-18 · 14:12

In the last three days, the price of bitcoin (BTC) has fallen to a three-week low of $76,500, according to data from CMC.

Deploi Launches Direct Issuance Infrastructure for Private Credit on Polygon, Secures ISIN Allocations from Nasdaq CSD

2026-05-18 · 14:02

EUR 1 billion note programme planned for 2026 following completion of global issuance infrastructure by the end of Q3…

Kraken Cuts 150+ Jobs as AI Reshapes Crypto Exchange Operations

2026-05-18 · 13:59

In an effort to save costs, cryptocurrency exchange Kraken may delay its US initial public offering (IPO) until next…

Saylor’s Strategy scoops $2B Bitcoin, holdings reach 843,738 BTC

2026-05-18 · 13:44

Michael Saylor’s Strategy bought 24,869 Bitcoin for $2.01 billion last week, lifting holdings to 843,738 BTC as STRC…

Iran Pushes $10B Bitcoin Insurance Plan for Strait of Hormuz: Report

2026-05-18 · 13:41

The platform settles cargo cover in Bitcoin under a plan for marine policies and certificates that could generate $10…

Standard Chartered to absorb Zodia Custody’s core business, spin out Zodia Solutions

2026-05-18 · 13:31

Standard Chartered will absorb Zodia Custody’s regulated crypto business and spin out Zodia Solutions, as big banks move…

Goldman Sachs Dumps XRP and Solana ETFs in Major Crypto Portfolio Shake-Up

2026-05-18 · 13:17

As of the first quarter of 2026, US investment bank Goldman Sachs has drastically reduced its cryptocurrency ETF…

The Hidden Forces Driving Bitcoin and Crypto’s Rally Are Now Being Tested

2026-05-18 · 13:14

The stock market’s powerful rebound has largely been explained by strong earnings, AI excitement, and improving investor…

Bitget Launches Delta Neutral Mode for Smarter Hedged Trading

2026-05-18 · 13:05

Bitget is adding Delta Neutral Mode to its Unified Trading Account, giving hedged traders a cleaner way to manage risk…

Bitcoin Depot Shuts ATM Network as Chapter 11 Pushes Asset Sale

2026-05-18 · 13:04

Bitcoin Depot entered Chapter 11 to wind down operations, sell assets, and shut its bitcoin ATM network as state rules…

Kevin Warsh at the Fed: Pro-Crypto Chair Starts With Bitcoin Under Pressure

2026-05-18 · 13:00

Kevin Warsh, the first Fed chair to personally own crypto, steps in as Jerome Powell's term expires, but Bitcoin slides…

Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Announces ETH Holdings Reach 5.28 Million Tokens, and Total Crypto and Total Cash Holdings of $12.6 Billion

2026-05-18 · 12:51

Bitmine owns more than 4.37% of the total ETH coin supply of 120.7 millionBitmine is 87% of the way to the 'Alchemy of…

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