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Today so far 2026-10-03 · 06:00 UTC

The crypto industry faces ongoing regulatory scrutiny as the Aave founder warns that an EU MiCA review could restrict DeFi access while stablecoin issuers like Circle push back against banking requirements. Meanwhile, the sector continues to navigate political challenges after the CLARITY Act failure, prompting crypto advocacy groups to back bipartisan candidates in upcoming elections. On the security front, the industry grapples with significant hacks, as evidenced by a $295M Drift hack and a Microsoft X account hijacking, highlighting persistent vulnerabilities in the space.

Kelp DAO to migrate rsETH to Chainlink CCIP as blame game continues

Bryan Pellegrino, co-founder and CEO of LayerZero, disputes Kelp DAO’s accusations and said a postmortem by external security firms will be published soon.

2026-05-06 · 04:49 UTC
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Banks Reject Stablecoin Yield Compromise, Demanding Stricter Crypto Limits

2026-05-06 · 04:30

A group of banking associations has recently addressed the public draft of the Clarity Act, which “falls short” of…

Iggy Azalea faces class lawsuit over MOTHER memecoin

2026-05-06 · 04:29

A class-action group has accused rapper Iggy Azalea of not following through on delivering utility and business…

Strategy could sell Bitcoin ‘just to inoculate the market’ — Michael Saylor

2026-05-06 · 04:09

It marks the first time that Michael Saylor’s company has floated the idea of selling Bitcoin, parting ways with his…

Bullish Announces $4.2B Equiniti Deal to Build Tokenized Securities Transfer Agent

2026-05-06 · 03:30

Bullish agreed to buy Equiniti for $4.2 billion, aiming to connect digital assets with shareholder recordkeeping.

Support Is Holding, Resistance Is Fading — Are These 5 Altcoins Worth the Risk Here?

2026-05-06 · 03:30

Each altcoin reflects a different sector, including meme-driven markets, artificial intelligence, and decentralized…

Bitcoin holds $81K amid flat derivatives markets: Is the rally sustainable?

2026-05-06 · 02:48

Bitcoin carved a path toward $82,000, but derivatives metrics need another push from bulls to sustain the rally.

Bitcoin’s Bull Case Hinges on Macro Conditions, Wintermute Says

2026-05-06 · 02:30

Bitcoin’s upside remains tied to macro stability as BTC trades near $81,000.

Coinbase Cuts 14% of Workforce, Targets Leaner AI-Era Model

2026-05-06 · 01:30

Coinbase will cut about 700 employees as it restructures around weaker crypto market conditions and artificial…

The Real Trade Isn’t Memecoins — 5 Infrastructure Tokens Tied to the Next Phase of Web3

2026-05-06 · 01:30

Infrastructure tokens are gaining attention as market focus shifts from speculation toward long-term blockchain utility…

Kraken, Moneygram Expand Crypto Off-Ramps Across 100+ Countries

2026-05-06 · 00:20

Kraken and Moneygram are linking crypto balances to cash withdrawals through a global pickup network.

The TPS Illusion Is Cracking — 5 Altcoins Where Demand Might Actually Match the Risk

2026-05-05 · 23:30

Real-time TPS offers a clearer picture of blockchain demand than maximum throughput claims.

A 5-Year Structure Is About to Resolve — These 5 Altcoins Sit at the Center of It

2026-05-05 · 23:13

A 5-year ascending triangle across altcoins is nearing a potential breakout point.

Shiba Inu Signals Shift Toward Utility as Shibarium Activity Slows

2026-05-05 · 22:46

Shiba Inu is flashing mixed signals right now, leaving investors confused.

Kelp Blames LayerZero for $292 Million Hack, Plans Switch to Chainlink

2026-05-05 · 22:31

The protocol shift comes as a $71 million court fight continues to unfold.

Forward Industries, RockawayX back OnRe to build onchain reinsurance on Solana

2026-05-05 · 22:20

Investors back a model that moves insurance risk and capital flows onto blockchain rails, as onchain reinsurance looks…

Ripple CEO says market structure bill not a ‘done deal,’ despite stablecoin compromise

2026-05-05 · 22:08

Brad Garlinghouse addressed attendees at a Tuesday crypto conference on the progress of the CLARITY Act after US…

CME Gearing Up to Launch Bitcoin Volatility Futures Independent From BTC’s Price

2026-05-05 · 22:01

CME's upcoming futures product will track whether the market thinks the price of Bitcoin is about to swing wildly or…

Strategy Posts $12.54B Loss as Bitcoin Holdings Reach 818,334 BTC

2026-05-05 · 21:50

Strategy reported a $12.54 billion net loss in the first quarter of 2026 as bitcoin valuation losses overwhelmed revenue…

Polygon Unveils Private Stablecoin Payments to Lure Traditional Finance

2026-05-05 · 21:35

The solution, which uses zero-knowledge proofs to verify every transfer, will allow companies moving large volumes to…

How Solana Exchange Drift Plans to Repay Users After $295 Million Crypto Hack

2026-05-05 · 21:25

Solana's Drift Protocol says most of the stolen funds linked to North Korean hackers remain traceable—and it has a plan…

Bitcoin short liquidations push BTC to multi-month highs: Is $90K next?

2026-05-05 · 21:13

Short liquidations and rising open interest may be signs of the bulls’ plan to push the Bitcoin price closer to $90,000.

Strategy Posts $12.5 Billion Q1 Loss as Bitcoin Slump Hammers Massive Holdings

2026-05-05 · 20:42

Michael Saylor’s Strategy continues to bet big on Bitcoin even as falling prices deliver a punishing quarter for the…

Crypto PAC spends $500K in support of Indiana candidate ahead of primary

2026-05-05 · 20:42

Days before an Indiana primary, the Defend American Jobs PAC reported spending about $514,000 on media in support of a…

Bitcoin Bulls Defend $80,500 Support, Driving 7% Weekly Surge to $1.63 Trillion Cap

2026-05-05 · 20:16

Bitcoin surged past the $81,000 milestone for the first time in months, reaching an intraday peak of $81,714.

Ripple Joins DTCC’s $114 Trillion 50-Firm Tokenization Push

2026-05-05 · 20:14

Ripple has secured a seat at the table in one of the most significant tokenization projects now taking shape.

Durov announces that Telegram becomes the largest validator of TON

2026-05-05 · 20:13

Pavel Durov's announcement renews attention around TON.

Solana and Google Cloud Launch Stablecoin Payments Service for AI Agents

2026-05-05 · 20:10

Solana’s new service lets AI agents pay for Google Cloud and community APIs on a per-request basis, bypassing…

A16z Crypto Unveils $2.2 Billion Fund to Build the ‘Next Wave’ of Financial Innovation

2026-05-05 · 19:30

The funds will focus on supporting founders who build solutions around crypto, including payments, financial services,…

Is Bitcoin Building a Base Before Its Next Big Move Toward $88K?

2026-05-05 · 19:23

Bitcoin has gained more than 20% over the past 30 days as market conditions improved and geopolitical tensions eased.

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