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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.

Bitcoin Retail Investors Are Disappearing, And ETFs May Be The Reason

The Bitcoin market is undergoing one of its biggest structural shifts yet, and this time the change is coming from retail investors.

2026-05-18 · 10:37 UTC
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Flagged Live: Attacker Flips $11.5M in Stolen Verus Assets to ETH Following Tornado Cash Setup

2026-05-18 · 10:30

A coordinated exploit drained approximately $11.5 million from the Verus-Ethereum bridge on May 18, with security firm…

AFX launches sovereign Layer 1, providing an optimized execution environment for on-chain perp DEXes

2026-05-18 · 10:30

AFX, a sovereign Layer 1 purpose-built for decentralized derivatives trading, has officially commenced the operation of…

BTC price ‘bull trap’ at $76.5K? Five things to know in Bitcoin this week

2026-05-18 · 10:23

Bitcoin started the week with a dip toward new May lows as ongoing BTC price pressures included "collapsing" US bond…

Tom Lee attributes Ethereum’s downward pressure to rising oil prices

2026-05-18 · 10:20

Ethereum is under unusual pressure, and Tom Lee points to a very concrete culprit: oil.

Capital B boosts Bitcoin reserves with $15.2M purchase

2026-05-18 · 10:11

The 25th-largest Bitcoin treasury company acquired $15 million worth of BTC as one of only four treasury firms to…

Polymarket Shows 56% of ETH Below $2K by May-End: Data Looks Grim

2026-05-18 · 10:10

Ethereum traders are turning increasingly bearish as prices have crashed more than 9% in the past week.

Hyperliquid Jumps 5% as Bitwise’s $4.3M HYPE ETF Debut Triggers Short Squeeze

2026-05-18 · 10:10

Despite a broader cryptocurrency market sell-off that dragged Bitcoin below $77,000, the HYPE token rebounded by over 5%…

As the Market Prepares for the Next Expansion Phase, Ozak AI’s $7M+ Presale Is Strengthening Its Long-Term Story

2026-05-18 · 10:05

The $7M+ OZ presale milestone comes for Ozak AI at a time when the market is preparing to expand.

Bitget Launches Delta Neutral Mode for Advanced Hedged Trading

2026-05-18 · 10:03

Bitget has unveiled a new Delta Neutral Mode within its Unified Trading Account system.

MEXC Users Save $232 Million in Trading Fees During 0-Fee Festival

2026-05-18 · 10:00

Victoria, Seychelles, May 18, 2026 MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, announced that its global users…

MEXC Launches AI Strategy, Advancing Its End-to-End AI Trading Ecosystem

2026-05-18 · 10:00

Victoria, Seychelles, May 18, 2026 – MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, has completed a comprehensive AI…

Bitcoin Price Prediction: Bond Yields Hit 2008 Levels As BTC Drops Back Below $78,000

2026-05-18 · 10:00

Bitcoin trades at $77,033 on May 18, sliding back below levels it spent two weeks reclaiming, as the 30-year Treasury…

MEXC Users Save $232 Million in Trading Fees During 0-Fee Festival

2026-05-18 · 10:00

MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, announced that its global users saved a cumulative $232 million in…

MEXC Launches AI Strategy, Advancing Its End-to-End AI Trading Ecosystem

2026-05-18 · 10:00

MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, has completed a comprehensive AI product upgrade with the official…

XRP Market Activity Heats Up Again as Bulls Face Strong Selling Pressure

2026-05-18 · 09:50

XRP tests $1.54 resistance as buyers struggle against strong selling pressure.

Crypto ATM Operator Bitcoin Depot Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

2026-05-18 · 09:36

North America's largest Bitcoin ATM operator cited a hostile regulatory environment and an 'unsustainable' business…

Crypto Bridge Exploits Hit $328.6M in May as Peckshield Tracks 8 Major Incidents

2026-05-18 · 09:30

Cross-chain bridges, infrastructure that allows assets to move between separate blockchain networks, have now lost…

The Best Crypto Trading Bots With Mobile Apps in 2026: Telegram, Web, and Native iOS Compared

2026-05-18 · 09:19

Active crypto traders have split their workflows across three mobile modalities: Telegram-native bots that execute…

Iran Introduces Bitcoin-Based Maritime Insurance Platform for Hormuz Shipping

2026-05-18 · 09:14

Iran has launched a state-backed maritime insurance platform called Hormuz Safe, introducing a cryptocurrency-based…

Bitget Protection Fund Returns to $500 Million Level in April 2026 as Bitcoin Recovers, Averaging $479 Million Across the Month

2026-05-18 · 09:06

Victoria, Seychelles, May 18 , 2026 — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has released its April 2026…

Iran launches Hormuz Safe, a maritime insurance platform based on Bitcoin for the Strait of Hormuz

2026-05-18 · 09:05

The Iranian government has introduced Hormuz Safe, a new maritime insurance platform intended for cargo crossing the…

Zcash Price Prediction: Can ZEC Reclaim $600 as Open Interest Rebounds?

2026-05-18 · 09:00

Zcash continued consolidating this week after its explosive rally stalled near the $640 region.

With Long-Term Price Targets Ranging From $1 to $5, Ozak AI Is Emerging as a High-Upside Bet for Patient Investors.

2026-05-18 · 08:59

One of the most popular new AI-based tokens on the cryptocurrency market is Ozak AI.

Cardano Price Prediction: New Partner Chain With Airdrop and a Quantum Vote on Friday

2026-05-18 · 08:00

Cardano trades at $0.2492 on May 18, sitting on a rising trendline that has held since February, as the network…

Shiba Inu Burn Activity Rockets 1,034% Higher, Cutting Circulating Supply by 27 Million SHIB

2026-05-18 · 07:40

SHIB burn rate surged 1,034%, removing over 27 million tokens from circulation.

Bitcoin Flash Crash: Price Slides Below $77K, Triggering $657 Million in Crypto Liquidations

2026-05-18 · 07:30

Bitcoin fell below $77,000 on Monday, extending a four-day losing streak, triggering $657 million in total liquidations…

Bitcoin Market Faces Pressure As Traders Rush To Exit Positions

2026-05-18 · 07:20

Bitcoin fell below 77,000 dollars, triggering a massive wave of liquidations in the crypto market.

Solana Price Prediction: SOL Gives Back the Entire May Rally as Sellers Stay in Control

2026-05-18 · 07:15

Solana trades at $84.60 on May 18, giving back the entire May rally as price drops below all four EMAs and the rising…

Kraken cuts 150 staff amid AI efficiencies, potentially delaying IPO: Report

2026-05-18 · 07:14

Kraken has cut 150 staff due to the rising use of AI, adding to more than 5,000 layoffs across the crypto sector so far…

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