Today so far 2026-09-15 · 18:00 UTC

Bitcoin has fallen below $76,000 as the Senate prepares for a crucial vote on the CLARITY Act, a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency, while broader market pressures from rising global bond yields and an upcoming Federal Reserve rate decision continue to weigh on prices. On a more positive note, Bitcoin ETFs have snapped a four-day losing streak with $160 million in inflows, and lawmakers are also advancing a de minimis tax break for crypto transactions that the industry has long sought. Elsewhere, altcoins are showing mixed signals with some testing long-term resistance levels, while Ethereum is winning institutional adoption and analysts believe certain tokens like Arbitrum could outperform major cryptocurrencies through the end of the decade.

Ripple Joins Clearpool, Cicada to Bring Institutional Lending to XRPL

Ripple has joined Clearpool and Cicada Partners to bring institutional lending to the XRP Ledger, targeting business financing. The partnership positions XRPL as more than a payments network.

2026-08-20 · 18:53 UTC
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CFTC Chair Readies Crypto Rules If Congress Fails to Pass Clarity Act

2026-08-20 · 18:44

The CFTC chair said staff is already exploring a crypto market structure framework and could move quickly to propose…

Schiff Dismisses Bitcoin’s $72k Surge as Treasury-Fueled Fakeout

2026-08-20 · 18:32

Peter Schiff, a known bitcoin critic, argued that the bitcoin rally was fake, a result of investors rushing to position…

Ripple Contracts Raise Questions About XRP’s Next Phase

2026-08-20 · 18:30

Ripple’s 1,700-plus historical contracts offer context, but their current status and XRP usage remain unclear to the…

Stellar Smashes Resistance: XLM Looks Ready To Accelerate

2026-08-20 · 18:25

XLM just cleared a major technical checkpoint ahead of what many analysts expect to be a deeper run.

Bitcoin Hits $71,992 As Historic Short Squeeze Shakes Crypto

2026-08-20 · 18:05

The crypto market has just reminded how explosive bearish bets can become.

Armstrong Sees Crypto Bull Run Near as CLARITY Act Heads for Senate Vote

2026-08-20 · 17:50

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong sees signs of a new crypto bull run as Bitcoin tops $72,000 and the CLARITY Act heads…

XRP Notches Best Week Since 2024 Election Pump on Bitcoin Short Squeeze

2026-08-20 · 17:46

The token's steepest daily and weekly gains in months rode Bitcoin's record liquidation wave—though ETF flows and…

Bitcoin Hits $72,850 as Traders Lose $650M in Shorts

2026-08-20 · 17:45

Bitcoin surged past $72,000 to a session high of $72,850, gaining approximately 14% over four days and raising its…

US debt tops $40T stoking debate on what it means for Bitcoin

2026-08-20 · 17:43

Analysts say the $40 trillion debt milestone could bolster Bitcoin’s long-term case, even as Treasury yields, dollar…

SHIB Market Outlook Tests Key Triangle Support

2026-08-20 · 17:30

SHIB remains compressed inside a triangle, with buyers defending rising support against persistent selling pressure near…

Iranian Hackers Tied to $6 Million Bitcoin Extortion Charged in Massive Cyber Campaign

2026-08-20 · 17:12

Seventeen alleged members of Iran-based Mabna Institute were charged over hacks targeting hundreds of universities,…

MiCA Slows Down USDT in Europe, but Global Demand Remains Strong

2026-08-20 · 17:05

European pressure on stablecoins is changing access to digital assets.

Franklin Templeton Wins SEC Relief to Bring Tokenized Cash Into Traditional Funds

2026-08-20 · 17:00

Franklin Templeton wins SEC relief that could let traditional funds use its tokenized money market fund for cash…

ROI and $3M Summer Raffle: BlockDAG Pulls Buyers in Droves as HBAR Struggles and ADA Targets a Rebound!

2026-08-20 · 17:00

The crypto market brings a mixed bag this week, with two major altcoins facing tests and a new project taking off.

Why South Korea Is Becoming a Global Testbed for Digital Finance

2026-08-20 · 17:00

South Korea’s banks, regulators and technology firms are testing how stablecoins, tokenization and blockchain…

Ripple CEO: XRP’s Big Picture Has Never Been Clearer

2026-08-20 · 16:30

Trump’s landmark crypto summit at the White House ended up in an all-around bullish breakout with XRP right in the…

XRP Whale Activity Surges as $1 Support Holds

2026-08-20 · 16:30

Whale transactions above $1 million jumped 280%, while XRP remains below descending resistance and near the $1 support…

Bitcoin miners pour billions into AI as capex outpaces revenue 15-to-1

2026-08-20 · 16:12

Nine public miners generated $341 million from AI and HPC operations in the first half of 2026 after spending more than…

Bitcoin Hits Highest Price Since June as $3 Billion in Shorts Liquidated

2026-08-20 · 16:04

Bitcoin punched above $72,000 Thursday, extending a two-day squeeze that's wiped out the most short positions on record…

Most Americans say the Trump family’s crypto investments are not ‘appropriate’: Poll

2026-08-20 · 15:53

A new poll showed 64% of 1,166 Americans varied sharply along partisan lines, with a majority of Republicans saying it…

Optimism moves 546.9M OP from future airdrops to ecosystem growth fund

2026-08-20 · 15:43

The governance vote redirects tokens previously reserved for user airdrops toward partnerships, incentives and…

Bitcoin price reaches $72.5K as US issues ‘Economic D-Day’ threat to Iran

2026-08-20 · 15:40

Bitcoin saw new multimonth highs above $72,500 even as US stocks cooled amid US threats of “economic warfare” with Iran.

Could Japan’s Rising Bond Yields Trigger Bitcoin’s Next Sell-Off?

2026-08-20 · 15:37

Japan’s bond market is going through its biggest shakeup in decades, and crypto traders are starting to pay attention. …

3 Best Cryptos to Invest in August 2026 for Long-term Gains

2026-08-20 · 15:35

Ethereum could rebound from $1,720 support if buyers regain control and market pressure eases.

SHIB Bursts Out With 10% Uptick; Traders Stay Reserved

2026-08-20 · 15:30

Shiba Inu’s attracting renewed interest across spot markets and social channels, but derivatives traders stay on edge.

Crypto: Elon Musk Wants to Pay X Creators in Stablecoins

2026-08-20 · 15:30

X is considering a new way to pay its creators.

X’s Stablecoin Push Could Boost USDC Demand—What It Means for Crypto Users

2026-08-20 · 15:23

Elon Musk’s X social media platform is exploring the use of stablecoins such as USDC as a primary means of paying…

Strategy Breaks Down 6 Securities Built Around Its Bitcoin

2026-08-20 · 15:17

Strategy has published updated explanations of MSTR and five preferred securities, showing how each divides…

S&P 500 Is on Pace for Its 2nd-Best Decade: What It Means for Bitcoin Holders

2026-08-20 · 14:50

The S&P 500 has delivered an extraordinary run since the end of 2019, climbing about 141% and setting itself up for one…

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