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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.

PumpMarket Debuts Crypto-Native Prediction Market, Starting With  Pump.fun Token Graduations

PumpMarket announced the launch of its devnet, introducing the first crypto-native prediction market built specifically around Pump.fun token graduations.

2026-02-18 · 13:25 UTC
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U.S.-Listed Bitcoin Miners Hold Near-Record Hashrate Share Despite AI Shift and Storm Disruptions

2026-02-18 · 13:19

U.S.-listed Bitcoin mining companies continue to hold a near-record share of the global Bitcoin network hashrate, even…

X Dismisses Crypto Brokerage Plans Ahead of Feature Launch

2026-02-18 · 13:05

Elon Musk’s social platform X is moving deeper into financial services with the upcoming launch of “Smart Cashtags,” a…

Moonwell hit by $1.78M exploit as AI vibe coding debate reaches DeFi

2026-02-18 · 13:04

The exploit saw the Moonwell protocol exploited for $1.78 million after cbETH was mispriced at $1.12 instead of about…

Stalling Under $70K: Bitcoin Range War Intensifies as Key Technical Signals Clash

2026-02-18 · 13:02

Bitcoin is consolidating within a tightening range as momentum signals remain conflicted across time frames. As of Feb.

Ark Invest Buys $6.9M Coinbase Shares After Rebound

2026-02-18 · 12:51

Ark Invest has increased its Coinbase exposure, signaling renewed confidence in the crypto exchange’s long-term outlook.

WLFI Jumps Double Digits Ahead of Mar-a-Lago 'World Liberty Forum'

2026-02-18 · 12:40

Trump-backed DeFi project World Liberty Financial is up on whale buying and a short squeeze, amid scrutiny over its $500…

Arthur Hayes Warns of AI-Driven Credit Shock

2026-02-18 · 12:40

Arthur Hayes, an American entrepreneur and the founder of BitMEX, thinks that Bitcoin is indicating that markets are…

Bitmine Adds 45,759 ETH in One Week as Holdings Reach 4.37 Million Tokens

2026-02-18 · 12:40

Bitmine added 45759 ETH in one week and lifted total holdings to 437,1497 ETH.

AMLBot says social engineering drove 65% of crypto cases it probed in 2025

2026-02-18 · 12:38

Social engineering and impersonation-related scams were the most frequent attack vectors targeting crypto investors in…

10% Rally for SPX6900 (SPX): Will Momentum Build Toward a $0.40 Test?

2026-02-18 · 12:31

A brief spike in the crypto market has resulted in a green wave across the assets.

TRM Labs Reveals Concentrated Illicit Networks as Stablecoins Exceed $1 Trillion Monthly Volume

2026-02-18 · 12:30

TRM Labs finds stablecoin volumes topped $1 trillion monthly in 2025 and illicit flows are highly concentrated.

RWA Summit Hong Kong 2026: The Definitive Bridge Between TradFi and On-Chain Realities

2026-02-18 · 12:23

The RWA Summit Hong Kong has come to an end—an exciting event that has cemented the city’s status as the world’s leading…

Crypto Analyst Ted Pillows Points Out Breaking Zone for BTC Upside

2026-02-18 · 12:13

Ted Pillows, a notable crypto analyst, has pointed out a breaking zone for BTC upside.

Brutal Liquidations, Record Fear: Crypto Is Nearing The Bottom?

2026-02-18 · 12:11

Fear & Greed index at 5, a drawn‑out liquidation “slow burn” & futures OI cut in half all point to seller exhaustion & a…

Leveraging Macro: Digging Into Bitget’s New TradFi Suite

2026-02-18 · 12:00

Hands-on Review by Bitcoin.com.

RWA Summit Hong Kong 2026: The Definitive Bridge Between TradFi and On-Chain Realities

2026-02-18 · 11:49

The RWA Summit Hong Kong has come to an end—an exciting event that has cemented the city’s status as the world’s leading…

Thiel and Founders Fund Exit Ethereum Treasury Firm ETHZilla

2026-02-18 · 11:33

• Billionaire Peter Thiel’s investment firm, Founders Fund, completely divested its entire stake in Ethereum treasury…

Stripe’s Bridge Receives Conditional Approval to Organize National Trust Bank

2026-02-18 · 11:30

Bridge, a Stripe company, obtains conditional OCC approval to organize a federally chartered national trust bank to…

UAE Sovereign Wealth Fund Discloses Buying $320 Million Worth of Bitcoin ETF

2026-02-18 · 11:20

UAE Sovereign Wealth Fund discloses buying $320 million worth of Bitcoin ETF.

Visa Expands Stablecoin Strategy as Quantoz Joins as Principal Member in Europe

2026-02-18 · 11:12

Quantoz Payments, a Dutch payment company, has officially become the principal member of Visa, which makes the firm the…

California Begins Enforcing State-Level Crypto Licensing With DFAL

2026-02-18 · 11:07

Crypto firms serving Californians are mandated to secure DFAL licenses or file license applications by mid-2026.

Monero Holds Ground Despite Exchange Delistings and Continues to Expand

2026-02-18 · 11:05

Despite its removal from many platforms, Monero continues its growth.

Secure Your Crypto in 2026: Best Wallets for Recovery, Privacy & Control

2026-02-18 · 11:03

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Ozak AI’s Presale Capital Intake Is Scaling Faster Than Early BNB Did Before Its 300× Market Expansion

2026-02-18 · 11:00

BNB, at one point, accelerated to 300x market expansion.

XRP Price Prediction: Can Bulls Flip $1.62 After OI Reset?

2026-02-18 · 11:00

XRP trades near $1.49 as traders watch for signs of recovery on the 4-hour chart.

Wells Fargo sees ‘YOLO’ trade driving $150B into Bitcoin and risk assets

2026-02-18 · 10:59

A Wells Fargo strategist said bigger US tax refunds may revive retail risk-taking by late March, potentially sending…

Singapore Removes Capital Gains Tax on Bitcoin

2026-02-18 · 10:59

Singapore is once again gaining limelight in the crypto industry, as it has removed capital gains tax on Bitcoin and…

AI Adoption Will Trigger a Financial Crisis, Potentially Boosting Bitcoin Demand—Hayes

2026-02-18 · 10:49

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has identified the recent divergence between Bitcoin and the Nasdaq as a warning ahead of…

Axblade Marks Strategic Debut at Consensus Hong Kong 2026, Sets Clear Course for Compliant Finance  Infrastructure

2026-02-18 · 10:31

Axblade, a high-performance hybrid finance protocol, made its first international appearance at Consensus Hong Kong…

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