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Today so far 2026-10-03 · 00:00 UTC

Bitcoin has surged above $86,000 in what's being called an "Uptober" start, while regulatory developments in Europe continue to dominate discussions, with the Aave founder warning that EU MiCA reviews could restrict DeFi access even as some regulated firms report growing user confidence. The sector also faced setbacks today, including Blast winding down its Ethereum L2 due to costs exceeding revenue and Anchorage Digital laying off 17% of its workforce, alongside security concerns highlighted by a home invasion targeting a UK crypto holder.

Switzerland's Amina becomes first regulated bank to custody Canton Coin

The FINMA-regulated bank's institutional clients will get access to trading and holding Canton Coin through a banking platform instead of crypto-native venues.

2026-05-06 · 17:25 UTC
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Bitcoin Mining Shift: Russia May Lose Its Global Ranking Spot to China

2026-05-06 · 17:21

Russia is expected to lose its position as the world’s second-largest Bitcoin (BTC) mining destination to China this…

XRP Price Today Nears Breakout as Analysts Watch $1.45 Close

2026-05-06 · 17:14

The XRP price today is trading near a key breakout area as analysts focus on the $1.45 resistance level.

Bitwise CIO Backs Stablecoin Push as Tech Giants Test Use

2026-05-06 · 17:10

Large technology firms are increasingly testing stablecoin payments, a move that could reshape how money flows across…

CME Gap Fuels Fresh Bitcoin Push Toward $93K Target

2026-05-06 · 16:55

Bitcoin’s next move toward $93,000 is drawing attention as analysts point to a key signal in futures markets.

Peter Schiff Questions Strategy’s Bitcoin Model as Selling Debate Intensifies

2026-05-06 · 16:37

A fresh wave of debate has emerged around Michael Saylor and his evolving stance on Bitcoin.

Zcash Jumps Amid Heavy Liquidations

2026-05-06 · 16:35

Crypto markets have just delivered a new episode of extreme volatility, with Zcash at the epicenter.

XRP Heats Up As Bold Price Targets Collide With These Catalysts

2026-05-06 · 16:35

Enormous price targets are back in discussion due to multiple technical factors, including the $4.3K 'velocity' driven…

Ether tests $2.4K as accumulators add 246K ETH: How high can price go?

2026-05-06 · 16:32

Ether could rise as high as $3,500 in the coming days, fueled by rising balances in Ethereum accumulation wallets and a…

Shiba Inu Burn Rate Jumps 812% as Activity Recovers

2026-05-06 · 16:30

Key Insights: The Shiba Inu burn rate surged 812% in 24 hours, with over 12 million tokens permanently removed from…

BTC Surges Above $81K as Dominance Rises Despite Altcoins Rebound

2026-05-06 · 16:25

On May 6, 2026, Bitcoin (BTC) surged above $81,000 as its market dominance rose, while altcoin trading volumes on…

XRP Outflow Whale Dominance Surges to Highest Level Since 2024: Why?

2026-05-06 · 16:20

On-chain data suggests an increasing whale dominance in the XRP ecosystem.

KelpDAO Slams Layerzero After $300M Exploit, Shifts rsETH to Chainlink CCIP

2026-05-06 · 16:19

Following a $300 million exploit on April 18, 2026, KelpDAO has publicly challenged LayerZero Labs’ account of the…

Strategy Is No Longer BTC Treasury Firm. Markets Haven’t Priced It In Yet.

2026-05-06 · 16:15

Strategy’s move from passive holder to algorithmic trader changes what its massive Bitcoin position really represents.

Roobet Launches Prediction Markets on May 6, The First Major Crypto Casino to Integrate the Format

2026-05-06 · 16:02

Los Angeles, United States, May 6th, 2026, ChainwireRoobet, the global crypto-first entertainment platform, today…

Roobet Launches Prediction Markets on May 6, The First Major Crypto Casino to Integrate the Format

2026-05-06 · 16:02

Los Angeles, United States, 6th May 2026, Chainwire

Strategy Yield ETN Gives UK Investors Exposure to Bitcoin Giant's STRC Shares

2026-05-06 · 15:40

The 21Shares exchange-traded note gives U.K.

Bitcoin price rejects at $83K as Trump calls Iran deal 'big assumption'

2026-05-06 · 15:37

Bitcoin price action failed to revisit the $83,000 mark after US-Iran war tensions took over to steer the crypto market…

3 Crypto Coins to Accumulate as the Year Progresses — Bittensor, Hyperliquid, and Uniswap

2026-05-06 · 15:35

Bittensor powers decentralized AI services through machine learning subnets and TAO token incentives.

OpenTrade Raises $17M to Expand Stablecoin Yield Infrastructure

2026-05-06 · 15:34

In a strategic fundraising round headed by Mercury Fund and Notion Capital, OpenTrade, a stablecoin yield infrastructure…

Ripple’s CEO Warns Congress May Run Out Of Runway On CLARITY Act

2026-05-06 · 15:29

"We're getting the Clarity Act", says Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse despite the long stretch uncertainty in the Congress.

Morgan Stanley takes on crypto trading rivals with E*Trade pilot

2026-05-06 · 15:08

The Wall Street bank is charging 50 basis points per crypto trade, below basic retail pricing at Coinbase, Robinhood and…

Stablecoin industry opposes Bank of England’s unhosted wallet ban

2026-05-06 · 14:55

The crypto industry in the UK has come out against the Bank of England’s proposed policy that would ban custodial…

These 3 Web3 Crypto Projects Could Deliver Massive Early Gains

2026-05-06 · 14:35

Chainlink connects smart contracts to real-world data, strengthening blockchain utility and long-term growth.

Hyperliquid Whale Faces $20.3M Wipeout as Bitcoin Nears $82,236 Liquidation Price

2026-05-06 · 14:30

A trader deposited roughly 500,000 USDC into the decentralized perpetuals platform Hyperliquid early Wednesday and…

Hut 8 Shares Hit All-Time High Price as Bitcoin Miner Signs $9.8 Billion AI Data Center Lease

2026-05-06 · 14:29

Hut 8’s second hyperscale AI campus lease deal covers the first phase of a sprawling Nueces County complex that was…

Bitcoin Holds Steady Despite Strategy Sell Concerns

2026-05-06 · 14:25

There was a brief period of volatility in the cryptocurrency market on Tuesday night when Strategy (MSTR) chairman…

Rapper Iggy Azalea Faces Lawsuit as MOTHER Token Crashes 99.5%

2026-05-06 · 14:22

Rapper Iggy Azalea is facing a federal class action lawsuit after buyers of her Solana-based meme coin, MOTHER, alleged…

When is the CLARITY Act Going to Pass? Let’s Ask Claude

2026-05-06 · 14:12

The CLARITY Act is one of the most important pieces of legislation facing the cryptocurrency industry.

A16z Launches $2.2B Crypto Fund Amid AI Boom

2026-05-06 · 14:10

Raising $2.2 billion for its sixth crypto-focused fund, the crypto-focused branch of venture capital company Andreessen…

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