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Today so far 2026-10-04 · 06:00 UTC

Bitcoin is trading around $85,000 with investors positioning for a potential move toward $100,000, while Bitcoin Exodus shows investors moving BTC away from exchanges, suggesting increased long-term holding sentiment. XRP continues to gain momentum with XRP Ledger nearing 12 million x402 payments as AI agents buy services and XRP Asia launching with Ripple backing to accelerate XRPL adoption. Meanwhile, the broader market narrative includes emerging interest in AI-related cryptocurrencies following Musk's robotics announcements and ongoing discussions around geopolitical factors affecting crypto adoption, including Russia's expansion of digital ruble payments and Brazil's divergent regulatory approaches.

Russia-linked crypto exchange Grinex halts trading after $14M hack

Grinex has been accused by US authorities of assisting Russia and other entities in evading sanctions and laundering funds for Russia-linked hackers.

2026-04-17 · 03:20 UTC
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DAZN to Embed Blockchain-Backed FIFA Prediction Market in World Cup 2026 Live Streams

2026-04-17 · 02:30

Sports streaming platform DAZN will integrate ADI Predictstreet – FIFA’s first-ever official prediction market partner…

Three things Bitcoin must do to hold highs above $76K: Analysts

2026-04-17 · 02:00

Analysts say reclaiming $76,000, sustained spot market buy volume and consistent inflows to the Bitcoin ETFs are the…

Stablecoin issuer Circle faces lawsuit over $230M Drift Protocol hack

2026-04-17 · 01:35

Circle was accused of aiding and abetting the conversion of the stolen funds and negligence after it did not freeze…

They’re Selling in Fear — Smart Money Is Loading 4 Altcoins Before the Next 100x Surge

2026-04-17 · 01:30

Market behavior suggests a shift from panic selling to strategic accumulation.

Shuffle and Rainbet Had Their Chance; Spartans is Crowning the World’s First $5M Monthly Winner

2026-04-17 · 01:00

The 2026 iGaming season has hit a total fever pitch where raw liquidity crowns the new kings of the industry.

Brazilian Police Arrest Singers Linked to $320 Million Crypto Laundering Ring

2026-04-17 · 00:30

The arrests of the two singers and others were part of Operation Narco Fluxo, a high-level operation executed by the…

Bitcoin eyes $90K as whales absorb 20x daily BTC supply in 30 days

2026-04-17 · 00:00

Bitcoin price has entered the breakout stage of a classic bullish reversal pattern and is now eyeing a run toward…

Grayscale Predicts Elon Musk’s X Could Use Crypto to Power Next Wave of Financial Ecosystems

2026-04-16 · 23:30

Grayscale forecasts crypto will underpin the next wave of consumer finance as platforms evolve into unified ecosystems.

The Biggest Altcoin Run Since 2021? Top 5 Coins to Watch Before It’s Too Late

2026-04-16 · 23:30

Market analysts are closely watching ASTER, RENDER, IOTA, SEI, and WLD as interest gradually shifts from major…

Bitcoin liquidations top $283M after short squeeze sends BTC price above $75K

2026-04-16 · 23:30

Bitcoin consolidates between $73,000 and $75,000 as liquidations trigger a short squeeze, but weak spot demand keeps the…

Final Support Test for Altcoins: $700B Line in Focus — 5 Coins Positioned for a Massive Rebound

2026-04-16 · 23:13

The $700B support level is historically decisive — it has held since 2022 and represents the last major structural floor…

Spartans Casino Ranks 14th Worldwide, Bigger Game Library Than BC.Game, Faster Payouts Than Bet Theory

2026-04-16 · 23:00

The best #crypto gambling experience is being redefined in 2026, and the platform doing it hasn't even fully launched…

Bitcoin funding rate stays negative even as BTC price trades above $75K: What gives?

2026-04-16 · 22:38

Bitcoin’s futures funding rate has remained negative even as BTC bounced back above $75,000. Should traders be worried?

UK FCA Opens Crypto Consultation Ahead of October 2027 Regulatory Deadline

2026-04-16 · 22:30

The UK Financial Conduct Authority released consultation paper CP26/13 on April 15, 2026, asking crypto firms to weigh…

Quantum Proposal Won’t Save Satoshi’s Bitcoin, Says Cardano Founder Hoskinson

2026-04-16 · 21:52

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson says "it's not possible" to save all vulnerable Bitcoin from quantum computing under…

CFTC Uses Microsoft AI Tools to Surveil Crypto and Prediction Markets, Chairman Tells Congress

2026-04-16 · 21:30

CFTC Chairman Michael Selig told the House Agriculture Committee this week that the agency is deploying artificial…

Key Ethereum researcher Josh Stark leaves the Ethereum Foundation

2026-04-16 · 21:20

Stark's departure from the Ethereum Foundation is the most high-profile exit from the organization since its shakeup in…

Ethereum Foundation Helps Expose North Korean Workers That Infiltrated Crypto Firms

2026-04-16 · 21:07

The Ethereum Foundation reported that a six-month program helped expose around 100 DPRK IT workers across 53 crypto…

The Big Shift: Algorand, XLM & HBAR Steal ETH’s Spotlight

2026-04-16 · 21:00

Are these DLT altcoins quietly eating Ethereum’s lunch in institutional finance? DeFi data reveals the truth.

Russian Crypto Exchange Grinex Halts Trading, Alleging $13M Exploit by 'Western Special Services'

2026-04-16 · 20:35

Russian crypto exchange Grinex paused trading services after a $13 million exploit it says was conducted by "foreign…

Bitwise: Geopolitical Chaos Might Push Bitcoin Over $1 Million

2026-04-16 · 20:30

Matt Hougan, CIO of Bitwise, has highlighted that the current geopolitical chaos might push bitcoin to be used as a…

Post-Quantum Race Heats Up: Algorand, HBAR & Ripple Push Real-World Deals

2026-04-16 · 20:16

World Quantum Day spotlighted a growing divide between chains rebuilding for a “post-quantum” future & those secured by…

NVIDIA Quantum Push Revives Bitcoin Security Risk Debate

2026-04-16 · 19:55

Quantum computing returned to market focus this week as related stocks surged across Asia and the United States, while…

Rhea Finance Hit by $7.6M Exploit After Fake Token Pool Attack

2026-04-16 · 19:50

Rhea Finance suffered a suspected exploit that drained at least $7.6 million after an attacker appeared to have…

Suspicious Polymarket Trader Made $320K on Last-Minute 2025 Biden Pardons

2026-04-16 · 19:48

Two linked wallets flawlessly bet on several pardons made by former President Joe Biden during his final minutes in…

Arkham Data Shows Bhutan Unloaded $18M BTC as Sovereign Stash Dwindles

2026-04-16 · 19:43

The Royal Government of Bhutan sold another $18.46 million in Bitcoin, per Arkham Intelligence data.

Crossmint’s Lobster.cash Integrates Mastercard Agent Pay for Agentic Commerce

2026-04-16 · 19:30

Lobster.cash, the artificial intelligence (AI) agent payment platform built by Crossmint, announced this week that it…

Shiba Inu Price Holds Key Support as Bearish Pressure Persists

2026-04-16 · 19:30

Key Insights SHIB trades near $0.0000058 support while maintaining a bearish structure, with compressed price action…

Mike Selig Grilled Over Prediction Market Trades and Hyperliquid

2026-04-16 · 19:26

CFTC Chairman Mike Selig faced sharp bipartisan criticism on Thursday.

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