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Today so far 2026-10-12 · 12:00 UTC

Bitcoin is facing near-term resistance as it struggles to reclaim higher price targets, with analysts identifying $94,000 as the next potential pump level, while the broader market shows mixed momentum with some traders profiting significantly from short positions. The crypto industry is grappling with a significant security concern following reports of Ledger confirming a hidden chip in crypto wallets amid theft claims totaling tens of millions of dollars. Meanwhile, institutional adoption continues to advance with developments like Standard Chartered adding Ripple USD custody and a South Korean bank launching Bitcoin-backed business loans, suggesting growing mainstream integration of cryptocurrency services despite current market volatility.

US prosecutors urge judge to deny Sam Bankman-Fried retrial bid: Report

Prosecutors say testimony from two former FTX executives cited by the defense does not qualify as newly discovered evidence, Bloomberg reported.

2026-03-12 · 08:03 UTC
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Solana Joins Mastercard Crypto Program to Boost Payments

2026-03-12 · 07:49

Solana has joined Mastercard’s Crypto Partner Program to bring digital payments into everyday use.

Binance.US Appoints Stephen Gregory as CEO, Plans to Expand Platform Offerings

2026-03-12 · 07:41

Binance.US has announced a leadership update as the crypto trading platform looks to strengthen its management structure…

Bonk.fun warns hackers hijacked domain in wallet-drainer attack

2026-03-12 · 07:37

Bonk.fun warned users not to use its site after attackers hijacked the domain and pushed a fake wallet-draining prompt.

Sharplink Posts $28 Million Revenue as Ethereum Holdings Hit 868,699

2026-03-12 · 07:30

Sharplink has released its 2025 financial results, highlighting a major shift into an institutional-grade ethereum…

Ripple Launches $750M Share Buyback Aiming at $50B Valuation

2026-03-12 · 07:09

Ripple has launched a $750 million share buyback, placing the company’s value at $50 billion.

Crypto: Ripple Prepares a Massive Buyback of 750 Million Dollars

2026-03-12 · 07:05

XRP plunges by 62% but Ripple offers a 50 billion dollar stock buyback.

New Zealand regulator says NZDD stablecoin not a financial product

2026-03-12 · 06:34

Law firm MinterEllisonRuddWatts, which acted on behalf of the stablecoin’s issuer, says the designation of the token is…

Hash2cash Bets on Tokenized Hashrate; Executive Rejects AI Pivot

2026-03-12 · 06:30

The bitcoin mining industry is facing a severe hashrate shakeout, leading many independent operators to cease operations.

Crypto: Ethereum Layer 2 Optimism Cuts More Than 20% Of Its Team

2026-03-12 · 06:26

Optimism cuts more than one-fifth of its jobs. The crypto market immediately reacts to this announcement.

Stablecoin Yields May Boost US Bank Deposits: Patrick Witt

2026-03-12 · 06:04

The recent debate concerning stablecoin yields may be neglecting a wider macroeconomic dynamic, as per Patrick Witt, the…

Silver-Togued Analyst Prepares for the Next Leg Down for BTC Between $44,000 – $57,000

2026-03-12 · 05:35

Silver-tongued analyst prepares for the next leg down for BTC.  He expects BTC to drop twice into two specific…

Stablecoin yields will bring fresh money to US banks: White House's Witt

2026-03-12 · 05:31

Global demand for the US dollar is “massive,” and stablecoin yields will only bring more interest to the currency,…

From Blackouts to Bitcoin: South African Power Utility’s Surreal Pivot to High-Intensity Power Sales

2026-03-12 · 05:30

Eskom, South Africa’s state-owned power utility, is reversing its previous stance by targeting high-intensity energy…

Bitget Wraps Up International Women’s Day Campaign Celebrating Women Shaping Web3

2026-03-12 · 05:25

Victoria, Seychelles, March 12, 2026 — Bitget , the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), wrapped up its…

Binance Sues WSJ for Defamation Over ‘False’ Iran Sanctions Report

2026-03-12 · 05:25

Binance filed a defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal on March 11 over a story claiming the exchange helped…

BoE open to scrapping stablecoin limit idea after backlash

2026-03-12 · 05:14

Industry groups have criticized the UK’s proposed stablecoin holding limits, arguing they would signal that the UK is…

Metaplanet Deepens Bitcoin Strategy With $25M Investment Plan, New Venture Arm

2026-03-12 · 05:10

Metaplanet is launching two subsidiaries and backing Japan's first licensed yen stablecoin as it bets on the country's…

Crypto ATM losses surge 33% in 2025 as AI superpowers scams: CertiK

2026-03-12 · 04:58

Crypto ATMs or kiosks are the “lowest-friction extraction channel available to scammers,” said cybersecurity firm CertiK.

Metaplanet forms new venture firm as it expands Bitcoin playbook

2026-03-12 · 04:44

Metaplanet said the new firm would support Japan-based Bitcoin projects in the payments and lending space in addition to…

SEC, CFTC Strike Pact to Coordinate Crypto Rules and Oversight

2026-03-12 · 04:33

The agencies have moved to coordinate oversight, in a bid to end years of regulatory overlap on the treatment of crypto.

Mastercard Launches New Global Crypto Partner Program With 85 Firms to Accelerate Payments

2026-03-12 · 04:30

Mastercard moves to link traditional finance and crypto infrastructure through a sweeping global partner program,…

Hackers Hijack Bonk.fun Domain, Deploy Wallet-Draining Phishing Prompt

2026-03-12 · 04:10

Browser warnings flagged the site for suspected phishing after attackers pushed a fake TOS message designed to trick…

MediaTek patches bug enabling crypto seed theft in just 45 seconds

2026-03-12 · 04:06

Ledger’s white-hat security team said it found a flaw in MediaTek's secure boot chain that can be used to steal…

Legal Clash Deepens as Binance Files Defamation Suit While WSJ Reports DOJ Inquiry

2026-03-12 · 03:30

Binance unleashes a legal battle against The Wall Street Journal over disputed reporting while the newspaper releases a…

Altcoin Bull Cycle Triggered: SMA100 Bearish Cross vs EMA100 Preceded 3 Major Runs — 4 Altcoins That Could Surge 150%+

2026-03-12 · 03:30

There is a rare SMA100 x EMA100 cross that has occurred in the past in advance of significant altcoin rallies.

Binance.US names new CEO as crypto exchange eyes expansion

2026-03-12 · 02:51

Stephen Gregory, a former compliance executive at CEX.IO and Gemini, has taken over as CEO of Binance.US, a crypto…

Ghana greenlights 11 crypto companies for regulatory sandbox

2026-03-12 · 02:45

Ghana’s SEC could grant a full license to sandbox participants as early as six months, provided that their products are…

Ripple Moves to Secure Australian Financial Services License for APAC Payments

2026-03-12 · 02:30

Ripple moves to secure an Australian financial services license, positioning its blockchain payments network for deeper…

Institutional Conviction Fuels Bullish Ethereum Outlook Despite Brutal Crypto Selloff

2026-03-12 · 01:30

Institutional investors appear unfazed by ethereum’s sharp slide from its 2025 peak, as resilient ETP holdings, rising…

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