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Today so far 2026-10-02 · 12:00 UTC

Bitcoin is approaching $87,000 as the market experiences significant short liquidations exceeding $120 million, with market sentiment suggesting a 60% probability of reaching $90,000 in October according to Polymarket odds. The positive momentum is being supported by Bitcoin ETF inflows of $103 million as "Uptober" begins, while the IMF has waived El Salvador's Bitcoin breach to unlock a $138 million payout. Meanwhile, security concerns have emerged with reports of an Aave-linked module bypassing Safe Wallet security and a separate exploit draining $305,000 from a third-party adapter.

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

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

2026-05-18 · 09:00 UTC
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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…

Verus Ethereum bridge reportedly exploited for $11.6M in latest DeFi attack

2026-05-18 · 07:11

Two security companies have flagged the address where the stolen funds are allegedly being held, showing the…

Surging oil prices have been driving Ether selling pressure: Tom Lee

2026-05-18 · 07:02

Fundstrat's Tom Lee pointed out an inverse correlation between crude and Ether as oil surged back to around $110 on…

Kraken parent Payward sees revenue surge as tokenization expands

2026-05-18 · 07:00

Payward said futures trading activity rose 51% year-over-year as Kraken's parent expanded through acquisitions including…

Reports suggest Iran is mulling Hormuz ‘insurance’ scheme, paid in Bitcoin

2026-05-18 · 06:53

Screenshots of a website called “Hormuz Safe” have been circulating on social media, which offers “digital insurance”…

Gaming Platform My Pet Hooligan Connects Token Debut to Series Finale

2026-05-18 · 06:30

AMGI Studios recently announced the launch of its native token, HOOLI, for the My Pet Hooligan entertainment franchise,…

AFX Launches Sovereign Layer 1, Providing an Optimized Execution Environment for On-chain Perp DEXes

2026-05-18 · 06:28

ROAD TOWN, British Virgin Islands, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AFX, a sovereign Layer 1 purpose-built for decentralized…

Bitcoin Sell-Off Could Be Nearing Exhaustion, Binance Data Suggests

2026-05-18 · 06:16

Bitcoin dropped below $77,000 as Middle East tensions returned to the headlines.

Ethereum Size Explodes: A Critical Threat to the Network

2026-05-18 · 06:05

Ethereum size reaches 390 GiB and could exceed the critical threshold in less than 18 months.

End of the Crypto ATM Era? Bitcoin Depot Files for Bankruptcy

2026-05-18 · 06:00

The largest Bitcoin ATM operator in the US has collapsed under regulatory pressure, taking its 9,000-machine network…

PENGU Gains 7.13% as Traders Watch $0.01135 Resistance Zone Closely

2026-05-18 · 05:50

PENGU rose 7.13%, trading above key moving averages with strong bullish momentum.

Bitcoin Falls Below $77K Despite Saylor Buy Hints, CLARITY Act Progress

2026-05-18 · 05:46

Bitcoin fell below $77,000 even as bullish crypto policy news continued to move through Washington and Michael Saylor…

Senate crypto bill at risk beyond midterms if not passed by August: NYDIG

2026-05-18 · 05:23

NYDIG’s Greg Cipolaro says the Senate’s crypto market structure bill is at risk of failing if it cannot clear a floor…

Michael Saylor announces a new Bitcoin purchase this week

2026-05-18 · 05:15

While Strategy sews up its debt with a financial blowtorch, Saylor calmly brings out his bitcoin net again.

Analysts debate whether Bitcoin is in a ‘sell in May’ bear market setup

2026-05-18 · 05:06

Some analysts argue that a comparatively broadened, institutionalized buyer base for crypto today may prevent a repeat…

WETH markets return to normal operations on Aave amid rsETH recovery progress

2026-05-18 · 05:02

Aave applied a temporary freeze to WETH as a precautionary safety measure in response to the exploit, alongside freezes…

Bitget AI Hits 1 Million Users and $1.2B in Agent Trading Volume Across 58 Tools

2026-05-18 · 04:30

Bitget’s unified artificial intelligence (AI) trading platform has crossed 1 million users and recorded more than $1.2…

2021 Altseason Pattern Is Back: Top 5 Cryptos That Could Explode 100x in the Next 90 Days 

2026-05-18 · 03:30

Analysts say current altcoin structures resemble early phases of the 2021 crypto rally.

Grayscale, VanEck amend US spot BNB ETF filings, stepping closer to a potential launch

2026-05-18 · 02:40

The US securities regulator approved 21Shares’ Hyperliquid ETF last week, adding to a growing number of cryptocurrencies…

Darknet Kingpin’s Fatal Flaw: Buying Gold Bars With Crypto Leads to Arrest

2026-05-18 · 02:30

Owe Martin Andresen, a German national, faces money laundering charges after using a cryptocurrency-based payment…

Crypto Owners Forced at Gunpoint to Unlock Accounts in $6.5M Robbery Spree

2026-05-18 · 01:30

A delivery-worker ruse escalated into a violent cryptocurrency robbery case involving firearms, restraints, and an…

Financial Supernova Incoming” — Are These 4 Altcoins the Biggest Opportunities of 2026?

2026-05-18 · 01:30

Macro indicators are aligning with conditions seen before previous altcoin rallies.

Why Is XRP Unique? Ripple CEO Explains What Makes XRP Stand Out

2026-05-18 · 00:30

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse shared why he sees XRP as unique, pointing to its speed, low cost, scalability, and…

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