Today so far 2026-10-13 · 12:00 UTC

Bitcoin is testing resistance around $84K amid broader market volatility, with price movements influenced by regulatory pressures in South Korea where major exchanges like Kucoin and MEXC have gone dark. Regulatory scrutiny is intensifying globally, with France proposing wallet reporting requirements for holdings over $112K while the UK moves toward retaining a seized $5B Bitcoin haul. Security concerns are also dominating headlines, as Ledger hardware wallets have been discovered to contain secret eSIM implants that enabled theft, prompting retailers like MediaMarktSaturn to pull the products from shelves.

Cardano's ADA Token Now Accepted at Spar Supermarkets in Switzerland

Brick-and-mortar retail payments in Swiss Spar stores are enabled through the Cardano blockchain’s integration with DFX.swiss.

2026-03-05 · 16:45 UTC
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SoFi taps BitGo to provide infrastructure for bank-issued stablecoin

2026-03-05 · 16:42

BitGo will support the rollout of US dollar-pegged stablecoin SoFiUSD, as US fintechs and banks expand digital dollar…

Bitcoin Price Predictions Flip Bullish, But Ethereum Is Still Stuck

2026-03-05 · 16:36

Prediction market traders are becoming more bullish on Bitcoin's near-term price, but they're not as confident on…

Lombard (BARD) Explained: Unlocking Bitcoin Liquidity for DeFi

2026-03-05 · 16:32

DeFi token letting Bitcoin holders use BTC in DeFi, enabling governance, cross-chain liquidity, and ecosystem rewards.

NEAR Explodes 13.5% in 24H — Is a $1.45 Breakout the Next Major Move?

2026-03-05 · 16:30

NEAR Protocol was performing well with a 13.5 percent surge to $1.35 compared to BTC with a 10 percent relative increase.

FBI arrests custody company CEO‘s son over alleged $46M crypto theft

2026-03-05 · 16:28

FBI director Kash Patel posted a photo a handcuffed John Daghita, as well as one of seized items including cash, thumb…

NYSE Parent ICE Invests in OKX at $25 Billion Valuation

2026-03-05 · 16:14

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), has invested in crypto…

Federal Contractor’s Son Arrested, Charged With Stealing $46 Million From US Crypto Stockpile

2026-03-05 · 16:08

John Daghita was publicly accused of the crime by blockchain sleuth ZachXBT in January.

Bitcoin Whipsaws From $62.3K Scare To $73K: $80K Next?

2026-03-05 · 16:08

$1.1 biliion in ETF inflows sparks enthusiasm after an ultra-turbulent February: can Bitcoin place itself back at…

Derivative Markets Explode on Shiba Inu: Should We Worry?

2026-03-05 · 16:05

The figure is as striking as it is intriguing: futures contract flows on Shiba Inu surged 666% in a very short time…

BTCC TradFi Hits $200M Volume and Celebrates with Zero-Fee Campaign on Gold and Silver

2026-03-05 · 16:00

LODZ, Poland, March 5th, 2026, ChainwireBTCC, the world’s longest-serving cryptocurrency exchange, today announced that…

Bitcoin trader sees 'lower soon' as BTC price starts to erase $74K breakout

2026-03-05 · 15:49

BTC price upside lost momentum after hitting one-month highs as more traders joined bearish predictions for Bitcoin's…

FBI Arrests Virginia Man Linked to $46M US Marshals Crypto Wallet Theft

2026-03-05 · 15:33

Federal authorities have arrested Virginia resident John Daghita in connection with the alleged theft of tens of…

Core Scientific Secures Up to $1 Billion From Morgan Stanley for Pivot From Bitcoin Mining to AI

2026-03-05 · 15:33

The firm continues to pivot away from Bitcoin mining.

Morgan Stanley Advances Spot Bitcoin ETF Plan With Amendment Detailing BTC Holding Strategy

2026-03-05 · 15:25

Morgan Stanley moves closer to launching a spot bitcoin ETF, unveiling new structural details and custody partners as…

Analyst Argues XRP’s Real Edge Isn’t Price — It’s Neutrality

2026-03-05 · 15:07

Rather than pitching XRP as a “moonshot” or a BTC rival, the wealth expert frames it as a structurally-neutral bridge…

Crypto and Finance Experts Draw Attention to Business Cycle, Expect Explosive Crypto Price Action

2026-03-05 · 14:50

Crypto and finance experts draw attention to business cycle.  Experts expect explosive crypto price action soon.

Morning Minute: Kraken Cracks the Fed

2026-03-05 · 14:28

Kraken made crypto history yesterday, receiving federal banking access that's been sought after by the industry for…

Cardano can now be used to pay at 137 Spar stores across Switzerland

2026-03-05 · 14:22

Supermarket giant Spar has enabled ADA payment rails for customers in 137 Swiss stores, as the country moves closer to…

Bitcoin Rally Stalls Hard at $73K Ceiling as Traders Eye Fragile Support

2026-03-05 · 14:20

Bitcoin traded at $72,648 on March 5, 2026, consolidating between $72,600 support and $73,100 resistance after an…

OKB Token Surges 38% on NYSE’s OKX Investment at $25B Valuation

2026-03-05 · 14:20

The New York Stock Exchange’s parent company has invested in crypto exchange OKX as part of a push into tokenized stocks.

X Tests Built-In Crypto Wallet As Analyst Bets Big on XRP Access

2026-03-05 · 14:20

X is internally testing an “X Money” wallet that could let users deposit cash & crypto, send P2P payments, tip creators…

How US investigators traced $61M in crypto tied to romance scams across wallets

2026-03-05 · 14:18

How investigators tracked $61 million in crypto tied to romance scams across wallets using blockchain forensics and…

Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) Price Outlook: Can Bulls Ignite a Sustainable Bullish Run?

2026-03-05 · 14:07

The fleeting recovery attempt has pushed the crypto market cap to the $2.46 trillion mark.

Why Is Crypto Up Today? Bitcoin Breaks $74K, Lifting Major Tokens

2026-03-05 · 14:00

The cryptocurrency market moved higher Thursday after Bitcoin climbed above $74,000 for the first time in weeks.

Sui Launches USDsui Stablecoin on Mainnet Using Stripe’s Bridge Infrastructure to Power DeFi and Cross-Border Payments

2026-03-05 · 13:35

Sui launched USDsui on mainnet through Stripe Bridge to support DeFi payments and fast transfers across the Sui network.

Bitcoin is Set for Momentum Reversal Despite Ongoing War in Iran—Analyst

2026-03-05 · 13:34

Bitcoin’s behavior over the past 24 hours has caught the attention of crypto analysts, triggering discussions about a…

TRM Labs Reports $35B Lost to Crypto Scams Worldwide in 2025

2026-03-05 · 13:32

Blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs warns that crypto‑enabled fraud and illicit flows increased in 2025, with an…

Crypto Thieves Combine Physical Assault and Wallet Poisoning to Steal $24 Million

2026-03-05 · 13:18

A crypto influencer has lost roughly $24 million in aEthUSDC to violent physical attackers who used weapons and threats…

US Bitcoin reserve still has no plan to stack sats

2026-03-05 · 13:17

One year after creating the Bitcoin reserve, the US’ BTC coffers remain much the same, as the Treasury Department hasn’t…

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