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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.

Bitget Integrates Coincidence AI to Advance AI-Driven Trading and Risk Management

Victoria, Seychelles, May 5, 2026 — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), today announced an integration with Coincidence AI, an artificial intelligence platform focused on trading…

2026-05-05 · 12:25 UTC
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Bitcoin Surges Past $81K as Long-Term Holders Accumulate Heavily

2026-05-05 · 12:23

Tuesday saw an intraday high of $81,300 for Bitcoin (BTC), a 2.14% increase over the previous 24 hours.

Coinbase Cuts 14% of Staff Amid Crypto 'Down Market,' AI Adoption: CEO

2026-05-05 · 12:18

The crypto exchange is restructuring around artificial intelligence and flattening its org chart, CEO Brian Armstrong…

Morning Minute: Crypto VC Haun Raises $1B Despite Market Slump

2026-05-05 · 11:44

Bitcoin is firmly over $80k. The DTCC is about to tokenize everything. And World Liberty Fi countersues Justin Sun.

TON Surges 36% as Telegram ‘Replaces’ TON Foundation

2026-05-05 · 11:34

Toncoin has jumped on Pavel Durov's pledge to slash fees to near-zero, with TON meme coins piling on gains of up to 150%.

Hyperliquid Whale Bets $1.31M on TON at 6x Leverage as Bitcoin Eyes Fresh Highs

2026-05-05 · 11:30

A newly created Hyperliquid wallet deployed $1.31 million into a 6x leveraged long on toncoin (TON) on Tuesday, setting…

Grayscale Rejects Quantum Threat as Driver of Bitcoin Decline

2026-05-05 · 11:30

A theory has been circulating in crypto circles that growing fears about quantum computing’s threat to blockchain…

Pi Network Price Prediction: PI Consolidates Near $0.20 Ahead of Unlock Pressure and Consensus 2026

2026-05-05 · 11:20

Pi Network’s price action and upcoming token unlocks have placed the project at a critical crossroads, as traders weigh…

Bitcoin taps $81K as long-term holders add 330K BTC: How high can price go?

2026-05-05 · 11:16

Accumulation by long-term Bitcoin holders, buying by institutional investors and a strengthening technical structure…

Bitget CFD Volume Surges to $8B as Gold Trading Drives Accelerated Growth

2026-05-05 · 11:11

Victoria, Seychelles, May 5, 2026 — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has recorded a new milestone…

Ripple to Share North Korean Threat Intelligence With Crypto Industry

2026-05-05 · 10:56

The move follows two nine-figure exploits of DeFi protocols Drift and KelpDAO in April, as DPRK hackers shift to social…

Bank of Italy Flags Tokenized SEPA as Next Step for EU Payments

2026-05-05 · 10:52

The Bank of Italy has pointed out that the European Union may need to assess the development of a tokenized version of…

Massive $1.9 Million Loss Nukes 11 Winning Bitcoin Trades for Whale

2026-05-05 · 10:50

A trader closed a 700 bitcoin short position on Tuesday at a $1.94 million loss, erasing all $1.71 million in profits…

UAE free zone launches blockchain-based business IDs for registered firms

2026-05-05 · 10:36

Innovation City launches a blockchain-based business ID system, giving more than 1,000 firms verifiable onchain…

RWA SUMMIT Dubai Concludes, Marking a Defining Moment for Institutional Tokenization

2026-05-05 · 10:31

Dubai reaffirmed its growing role as a global hub for digital finance on May 1, 2026, as RWA SUMMIT Dubai brought…

Toncoin Price Prediction: TON Rallies 37% as Telegram Integration Drives Market Shift

2026-05-05 · 10:30

Toncoin has surged back into focus after a sharp rally reshaped its market structure and revived bullish sentiment.

Telegram to become TON’s largest validator, Durov says

2026-05-05 · 10:29

Toncoin rose 33.8% after Pavel Durov said Telegram would deepen its role in TON, while details on the foundation and…

Influencer Ashcrypto Accused of ROYA Token Manipulation Scheme

2026-05-05 · 10:22

Crypto influencer Ashcrypto is facing criticism after on-chain investigator ZachXBT published findings alleging a…

Altcoin XRP Just Printed a Record 2026 Bollinger Band Squeeze, the Tightest Compression in Years

2026-05-05 · 10:20

Altcoin XRP just printed a record 2026 Bollinger Band squeeze.

Crypto : World Liberty Financial sues Justin Sun for defamation and market manipulation

2026-05-05 · 10:05

World Liberty Financial and Justin Sun turn their conflict over the WLFI token into an open legal battle.

Bitcoin ETFs pull in $532M as BTC reclaims $80K amid ‘post-ceasefire recovery’

2026-05-05 · 09:56

Spot Bitcoin ETFs pulled in over $532 million on Monday as BTC surged past $80,000 amid improved risk sentiment…

DTCC Sets Timeline for Tokenized Asset Launch in 2026

2026-05-05 · 09:45

For years, tokenization of real-world assets has been described as the future of finance.

Trump-Linked Crypto Project World Liberty Financial Sues Justin Sun for Defamation

2026-05-05 · 09:44

World Liberty Financial, the defi project associated with the Trump and Witkoff families, has filed a defamation lawsuit…

Russia’s Moscow Exchange to Launch SOL, XRP, Tron and BNB Crypto Indexes on May 13

2026-05-05 · 09:30

Russia’s Moscow Exchange (Moex) will begin publishing four new cryptocurrency indexes for solana ( SOL), XRP, tron (…

XRP Price Prediction: Symmetrical Triangle Apex Arrives As RippleX Outlines Quantum-Ready Roadmap For XRPL

2026-05-05 · 09:30

XRP trades at $1.4059 on May 5, up 1%, sitting at the apex of a symmetrical triangle tightening since the February low…

CLARITY Act Nears Markup as Stablecoin Yield Compromise Finalized

2026-05-05 · 09:07

Senator Cynthia Lummis said the latest version of the CLARITY Act is close to completion after months of negotiation.

Binance Pay Targets 10+ Countries Expansion for Crypto QR Payments by Q3 2026

2026-05-05 · 09:00

Today, Binance Pay, the payments division of the biggest cryptocurrency exchange in the world based on trading volume,…

Western Union Officially Launches USDPT Stablecoin on Solana

2026-05-05 · 08:34

Launching its USDPT stablecoin on Solana, Western Union has taken its first step toward blockchain-based payments and…

Hut 8 Taps Falconx for $200M Facility, Drops Rate to 7% and Boosts BTC Access

2026-05-05 · 08:30

Hut 8 Corp.

Aave Files Emergency Motion to Block Ether Seizure in Kelp Exploit Case

2026-05-05 · 08:25

On Monday, decentralized finance protocol Aave took swift action by filing an emergency motion in New York.

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