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Today so far 2026-10-08 · 18:00 UTC

The US government is actively moving large quantities of seized Bitcoin, with reports of moves totaling $1 billion from the Bitfinex hacker seizure, while Bitcoin itself faces downward pressure amid geopolitical tensions and is nearing a 3-week low. On the regulatory front, Rep. Hill is pushing the CLARITY Act through a lame-duck session even as the IMF warns that tokenized markets could amplify financial risks. Amid the market uncertainty, some altcoins are rallying significantly—notably Algorand, which surged 72% after announcing quantum-proof upgrades and hiring the former Chainlink CEO—while other sectors like privacy coins are struggling with Zcash down 16%.

Franklin Templeton to Buy CoinFund Spinoff, Build Out Crypto Investment Offering

Global asset manager Franklin Templeton is acquiring a CoinFund spinoff to build out its own crypto wing, Franklin Crypto.

2026-04-01 · 15:30 UTC
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Ripple Launches Digital Asset Accounts as XRP and RLUSD Enter Core Corporate Treasury Workflows

2026-04-01 · 15:20

Ripple integrates digital assets directly into treasury systems, signaling a shift toward unified liquidity management…

The Crypto Industry Lost $52 Million to Hackers in March, PeckShield Report

2026-04-01 · 15:18

Cyberattacks in the crypto space surged significantly in March, with hackers stealing $52 million across 20 incidents.

Franklin Templeton Acquires 250 Digital to Launch Franklin Crypto Institutional Unit

2026-04-01 · 15:01

Franklin Templeton has agreed to acquire 250 Digital, a crypto trading firm spun out of venture capital firm Coinfund,…

Agencies Must Create Clear Prediction Market Rules to Avoid FTX-Style ‘Implosions’: CFTC Chair

2026-04-01 · 15:01

Michael Selig argued that prediction markets operating offshore in “unregulated space” could lead to an FTX-style…

Token voting is crypto’s broken incentive system

2026-04-01 · 15:00

Token voting fails crypto governance with low participation and whale dominance.

Ripple Moves Toward Banking Status While Expanding DeFi Reach

2026-04-01 · 14:56

Ripple edges closer to bank status with a conditional approval from the U.S.

3 Cryptos with High Transaction Speed — Ripple, EOS, and NEO

2026-04-01 · 14:35

XRP enables fast cross-border payments with low fees and near-instant settlement.

XRP Closes Q1 2026 Down 27%, Market Capitalization Plummets $29 Billion

2026-04-01 · 14:31

XRP weathered a brutal first quarter, closing down 27% from its 2025 year-end valuation.

XRP Goes Partly Private With This Key Chain Upgrade

2026-04-01 · 14:09

The XRP community is hyped about the developer team’s latest effort to match big-time investor needs.

Ripple Launches Treasury Management System with Native Digital Asset Capabilities

2026-04-01 · 14:01

The novel platform allows CFOs and their treasury teams to manage fiat and digital assets in a single system, Ripple…

Ripple adds digital asset support to treasury management platform

2026-04-01 · 14:00

The update adds digital asset accounts and real-time visibility tools for corporate finance teams managing liquidity…

Franklin Templeton deepens crypto push with CoinFund spinoff deal

2026-04-01 · 13:55

Franklin Templeton has agreed to acquire CoinFund spinoff 250 Digital to launch Franklin Crypto, a dedicated crypto arm…

Strategy set to resume buying Bitcoin via STRC: Will BTC price hit $80K?

2026-04-01 · 13:53

Michael Saylor's Strategy has raised funds to purchase at least 1,111 BTC this week, increasing the odds of sending…

Raoul Pal Declares Bitcoin Peak Will Arrive in Q2 2026, Bull Cycle Extension Still in Play

2026-04-01 · 13:35

Raoul Pal declares Bitcoin peak will arrive in Q2 2026.

Hong Kong misses March target for first stablecoin licences

2026-04-01 · 13:28

Hong Kong’s first stablecoin licences failed to materialize by the expected end of March target, with the HKMA saying…

Altcoins Reclaim $1 Trillion Threshold Following Trump’s Middle East Update

2026-04-01 · 13:04

Altcoins rallied sharply after President Trump signaled an optimistic timeline for ending U.S.

BYDFi Marks 6th Anniversary with Month-Long Celebration, Built for Reliability

2026-04-01 · 13:00

VICTORIA, Seychelles, March 31, 2026 - Global crypto trading platform BYDFi will mark its 6th anniversary with a…

Oobit Enables Direct Wallet-to-Bank Crypto Transfers

2026-04-01 · 13:00

The Tether-backed app lets users spend crypto anywhere and send funds globally, directly from their wallet to any bank…

Franklin Templeton Acquires 250 Digital, Expands Crypto Push

2026-04-01 · 12:57

Asset management giant Franklin Templeton is expanding into digital assets by acquiring the crypto-focused spinoff 250…

Altcoin XRP Can Pull 600% Pump Without the Need for an Altseason, $18 and $27 Bull Targets Remain

2026-04-01 · 12:40

Altcoin XRP can pull 60% pump without the need for an altseason.

XRP Price Prediction: Bulls Eye $1.50 Breakout as Range Holds

2026-04-01 · 12:30

XRP continues to trade within a compressed structure on the 4-hour chart, reflecting indecision among market…

Gen Z turns Bitcoin into a solid portfolio diversifier

2026-04-01 · 12:30

Gen Z embraces Bitcoin despite acknowledged volatility.

Chainalysis launches AI tools to strengthen crypto compliance and investigations

2026-04-01 · 12:10

Chainalysis has reached a milestone in crypto.

XRP Remains 60% Below Peak Despite ETF Inflows and Regulatory Gains

2026-04-01 · 12:05

XRP continues to trade below its historical peak despite a mixture of regulatory developments, institutional inflows,…

Bitcoin Stalls in Tight Range as Momentum Weakens Beneath Resistance at $69K

2026-04-01 · 12:00

Bitcoin traded at $68,577 on April 1, 2026, with a market cap of around $1.37 trillion and 24-hour trading volume of $53.

A16z Invests $10M to Make Stablecoins Fully Interchangeable

2026-04-01 · 12:00

$10M seed for Better Money aims to remove friction across USDC, USDT, and other major stablecoins.

Algorand, Stable Lead Double-Digit Altcoin Surge as Bitcoin Tops $69K

2026-04-01 · 11:59

Experts cite portfolio rebalancing and geopolitical easing as driving the crypto market rally, though caution persists.

Bitcoin snaps 5-month losing streak: Key BTC price levels to watch in April

2026-04-01 · 11:55

Bitcoin ended its longest monthly losing streak since 2018 with a green March candle, sparking hopes of a powerful…

Ethereum Price Prediction: ETH Holds $2,090 While Bulls Eye $2,180 Breakout

2026-04-01 · 11:40

Ethereum continues to show signs of resilience as price action stabilizes near $2,130, with traders closely watching…

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