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Today so far 2026-10-16 · 12:00 UTC

Bitcoin and Ethereum markets experienced significant volatility today with over $1 billion in long liquidations, while XRP emerged as a standout performer by outtrading Bitcoin and Ether on South Korea's biggest exchange despite a major $959 million market liquidation shock. In broader developments, Japan's SBI joined an open standard to link Yen and USD stablecoins, while a separate incident highlighted security concerns as an alleged scammer received $4.8 million in stolen bitcoins through a Ledger wallet.

OpenAI pits AI agents against each other to red team smart contracts

OpenAI said it is becoming increasingly important to evaluate the performance of AI agents in “economically meaningful environments” as their adoption grows.

2026-02-19 · 01:20 UTC
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ETH Denver 2026 Opens With Builder Energy Despite Crypto Slump

2026-02-19 · 00:33

ETH Denver founder John Paller says serious interest has replaced hype-driven crowds.

Where Is Bitcoin Headed? Arthur Hayes Predicts $60K Breakdown or $126K Surge

2026-02-19 · 00:30

Bitcoin hovers near a pivotal $60,000 level as Arthur Hayes outlines two stark paths: a completed correction before…

Goldman Sachs Chief David Solomon Calls Himself ‘Observer’ as He Reveals Small BTC Investment

2026-02-18 · 23:30

David Solomon says he owns “very little” bitcoin, a candid admission that places the Goldman Sachs chief personally…

Panic Is Peaking: These 5 Altcoins Are Sitting on Major Support With 3x–5x Recovery Potential

2026-02-18 · 23:30

Multiple altcoins are consolidating at historically proven support zones amid peak pessimism.

Solana futures data shows panicked bulls: Will $80 SOL hold?

2026-02-18 · 23:30

A drop in Solana’s dApp revenues, along with limited institutional and retail investor interest, adds vulnerability to…

Markets Reset Every Day: 5 Altcoins to Hold as Past Cycles Delivered 80%–250% Recoveries

2026-02-18 · 23:13

Historical crypto recoveries often followed long consolidation rather than sudden reversals.

Bitcoin bottom signal that preceded 1,900% rally flashes again

2026-02-18 · 22:45

Bitcoin’s “short-term holder stress” metric has fallen to lows not seen since 2018, suggesting the market has…

Coinbase’s Crypto-Backed Lending Product Expands to XRP and DOGE

2026-02-18 · 22:40

Coinbase signaled its crypto-backed lending product is expanding in the U.S., unveiling support for XRP, Dogecoin,…

Peter Thiel Exits ETHzilla as Firm Pivots to Jet Engine Tokenization

2026-02-18 · 22:30

Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund has fully divested from ETHzilla Corp., exiting a 7.5% stake disclosed in August, according…

Can AI Agents Boost Ethereum Security? OpenAI and Paradigm Created a Testing Ground

2026-02-18 · 22:03

OpenAI and Paradigm launched EVMbench, a tool that tests how capable AI agents are at finding and fixing smart contract…

Coinbase's Base transitions to its own architecture with eye on streamlining

2026-02-18 · 22:02

The Base engineering team said the protocol would remain open-source and encouraged developers to continue building…

Kraken acquires tokenization platform Magna ahead of potential IPO

2026-02-18 · 21:52

The crypto exchange's parent company acquired several platforms in 2025 while confidentially filing for an initial…

Bitcoin Miner Riot Must Embrace $21 Billion AI Opportunity, Says Activist Investor

2026-02-18 · 21:46

An activist investor said Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms needs a "renewed sense of urgency" in order to capitalize on the…

SOL’s path of least resistance tilts toward $50 but onchain data hints at a bottom

2026-02-18 · 21:45

SOL price looks bearish on multiple chart timeframes, leading analysts to put a short-term target on $50.

Cardano Price Compresses: Pump Phase Loading For $3 ADA?

2026-02-18 · 21:35

Is Cardano’s pump phase brewing after the latest pullback? Geopolitical tensions intervene with key chain upgrades.

Abu Dhabi Funds Top $1 Billion in Blackrock’s Bitcoin ETF

2026-02-18 · 21:30

Abu Dhabi-backed funds held over $1 billion in Blackrock’s spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) at year-end 2025,…

Stellar’s Origin Story Matters Again As Tokenized XLM Dollars Move Mainstream

2026-02-18 · 21:21

Stellar is being re-evaluated not as a “gen-purpose crypto computer”, but as a chain designed from day-one around…

Peter Thiel Exits ETHZilla Investment After Ethereum Treasury Stock Craters

2026-02-18 · 21:04

Billionaire investor Peter Thiel and Founders Fund held a 7.5% stake in Ethereum treasury company ETHZilla last year—but…

$209B exited altcoins over the last 13 months: Did traders rotate into Bitcoin?

2026-02-18 · 21:00

Net selling from altcoins topped $209 billion, far outpacing the sell volumes seen during Bitcoin's five-month sell-off.

Grayscale Hears ‘Second Most Asked-About Crypto’ — It’s XRP

2026-02-18 · 20:46

Grayscale’s own sales team has heard it: XRP is the hot topic - a shift that underscores how demand is expanding beyond…

DerivaDEX launches Bermuda-licensed derivatives exchange under DAO governance

2026-02-18 · 20:29

The decentralized exchange has begun offering crypto perpetual swaps after receiving a test license from Bermuda’s…

Coinbase-Backed Ethereum Network Base to Dump Optimism Tech as Potential Token Looms

2026-02-18 · 20:17

Ethereum layer-2 network Base is leaving behind the Optimism technology stack as it seeks faster upgrades and reduced…

Ether 'bear pennant' puts target on $1.1K ETH price: Here’s why

2026-02-18 · 20:11

Ethereum onchain data and a bear pennant on the daily chart suggest that bears may target the $1,100 level.

USD Sentiment Turns Bearish, Stablecoins and Crypto Could Be Affected

2026-02-18 · 20:08

Record bearish sentiment among fund managers points to possible changes in Dollar demand worldwide.

Bitcoin Stagnates as ‘Satoshi Freeze’ Debate Collides With Middle East War Drums

2026-02-18 · 20:00

Bitcoin traded flat near $66,000 on Feb. 18, showing little momentum despite sharp intraday swings.

XRP Trades Near $1.45 Support as Bitcoin Fractal Comparison Emerges

2026-02-18 · 19:30

XRP is trading in a narrow band of between $1.45 and $1.61 after falling by 7.0 per cent in a single day.

‘I’ve Never Been More Bullish’ — Eric Trump Reaffirms $1M Bitcoin Prediction 

2026-02-18 · 19:15

Eric Trump says bitcoin will reach $1 million per coin, telling CNBC on Feb.

Price predictions 2/18: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, BCH, ADA, HYPE, XMR

2026-02-18 · 18:45

Technical charts show Bitcoin price hanging on to softening support in the $68,000 to $65,000 zone, and a breakdown…

PEPE Holds $0.054351 Support as 4H Breakout Faces $0.054808 Resistance

2026-02-18 · 18:30

PEPE is traded at a decrease of 6.4% in the last 24 hours at $0.054502 and above the support at $0.054351.

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