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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.

Pump.fun Launches Trader Cashbacks in Fee Model Shift

Solana-based memecoin launchpad Pump.fun has introduced a new trader-focused rewards system that reshapes its fee model.

2026-02-18 · 09:17 UTC
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South Korea Ends 9-Year Ban, Allows Corporate Crypto Trading

2026-02-18 · 09:16

South Korea has taken a big step by rebuilding corporations into its crypto market after scrapping a nine-year ban.

Enso Launches Live Cross‑Chain Execution With Chainlink CCIP, Expanding DeFi Infrastructure

2026-02-18 · 08:59

Enso has launched live production deployments of cross‑chain minting and execution flows using Chainlink’s CCIP,…

Charles Hoskinson Hopes to See Everything Running on Blockchain Tech, From Netflix to Tinder

2026-02-18 · 08:50

Charles Hoskinson hopes to see everything running on blockchain technology.  This would bring higher security, true…

Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund dumps ETHZilla stake as ETH treasuries face pressure

2026-02-18 · 08:47

A new SEC filing shows Peter Thiel-linked Founders Fund entities now own zero ETHZilla shares, after disclosing a 7.5%…

GoPlus Security Highlights Oracle Price Feed Discrepancies in Moonwell, Flags Bad Debt

2026-02-18 · 08:39

GoPlus Security has pointed out three recent Oracle price feed discrepancies related to Moonwell, a DeFi protocol.

Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC Consolidates Near $68K as Analyst Warns ETF Ownership is Hedged

2026-02-18 · 08:30

Bitcoin price today trades near $67,864, up 0.59% in the past 24 hours as the token attempts to extend its recovery from…

BlackRock, Coinbase Set 18% Staking Cut in Ethereum ETF 

2026-02-18 · 08:30

Amended SEC filing details staking revenue split as Ethereum ETFs prepare to offer yield alongside price exposure.

Bitcoin Loses 55% Of Open Interest, Traders Flee Leverage

2026-02-18 · 08:05

Bitcoin undergoes a drastic drop in open interest, a sign of leverage withdrawal and nervous markets. Full analysis here.

Zora Launches Solana-Based Attention Markets to Revolutionize Trend Trading

2026-02-18 · 08:00

On February 17, Zora launched a new product called “attention markets” on the Solana blockchain, and the launch was…

World Liberty Financial Price Prediction: WLFI Consolidates After January Spike in Open Interest

2026-02-18 · 07:59

World Liberty Financial continues to trade under pressure after a sharp decline from its recent peak near $0.1805.

Harvard Sells 21% of its Bitcoin ETF to Buy $87 Million in Ethereum, Capital Rotation in Play?

2026-02-18 · 07:54

Harvard sells 21% of its Bitcoin ETF to buy $87 million in Ethereum.

Arizona Senate Panel Approves Bitcoin and XRP Reserve Bill in 4-2 Vote

2026-02-18 · 07:45

Arizona’s Senate Finance Committee approved Senate Bill 1649 (SB1649) on February 16, 2026, in a 4-2 vote.

US Market Stress Weighs On Bitcoin After Key Support Breaks

2026-02-18 · 07:25

The 70,000-dollar threshold did not hold.

World Liberty Financial (WLFI) Posts 18% Surge: Are Buyers Taking the Driver’s Seat?

2026-02-18 · 07:24

Mixed signals across the crypto assets amid extreme fear sentiment reflect typical market uncertainty.

Nasdaq-Listed Nakamoto Moves to Buy BTC Inc and UTXO

2026-02-18 · 07:21

Nakamoto Inc.

Ethereum Price Prediction: ETH Holds $2,000 As BlackRock Reveals 18% Staking Fee

2026-02-18 · 07:15

Ethereum price today trades near $1,997, up 0.35% in the past 24 hours as the token consolidates in a tight range after…

Elemental Royalty Becomes First Public Gold Firm to Offer Dividends in Tether Gold (XAUt)

2026-02-18 · 07:02

Elemental Royalty Corporation has become the first publicly listed gold company to offer shareholders the option to…

Abu Dhabi Sovereign Wealth Fund Expands Bitcoin ETF Holdings to $630 Million

2026-02-18 · 06:59

Large institutional investors across the United States and the Middle East are continuing to increase exposure to…

Gemini Announces Leadership Shakeup, Cuts 25% Workforce

2026-02-18 · 06:56

An American cryptocurrency exchange, Gemini, revealed plans for a leadership reorganisation that will witness three…

Robert Kiyosaki Draws Attention to His Stock Market Crash Prediction, Crypto Expected to Surge

2026-02-18 · 06:55

Robert Kiyosaki draws attention to his stock market crash prediction.

Digital Chamber Pushes CFTC Oversight for Prediction Markets

2026-02-18 · 06:51

The Digital Chamber has launched a new Prediction Markets Working Group to strengthen federal oversight of the sector in…

Stripe’s Stablecoin firm Bridge Wins Conditional OCC Approval to Launch National Trust Bank

2026-02-18 · 06:34

Bridge, a stablecoin company owned by Stripe, has received conditional approval to form a national trust bank from the U.

Quant Giant Jane Street Adds $276M in IBIT Shares During Q4 2025

2026-02-18 · 06:30

Jane Street Group sharply increased its exposure to Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust in the fourth quarter of 2025,…

Nevada sues Kalshi after prediction market loses bid to stop state action

2026-02-18 · 06:16

Kalshi is looking to have Nevada’s lawsuit heard in federal court, again asserting it is subject only to federal…

Abu Dhabi Funds Expand Bitcoin ETF Holdings Through IBIT

2026-02-18 · 06:12

Two of the largest investment firms in Abu Dhabi have significantly increased their Bitcoin holdings through BlackRock’s…

Stablecoins are Gaining Edge in the Asian Market When Cryptocurrencies are Experiencing Volatility

2026-02-18 · 06:10

Stablecoins are finding a mainstream way in the Asian region at a time when cryptocurrencies are going through…

4 data points suggest XRP price bottomed at $1.12: Are bulls ready to take over?

2026-02-18 · 06:10

Multiple technical, onchain and exchange-traded product data points suggest $1.12 was the generational bottom for XRP.

Ripple CEO Predicts 80% Chance of CLARITY Act Passing by April

2026-02-18 · 06:02

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said he sees an 80% chance that the CLARITY Act will pass by the end of April, signaling…

Pi Network Price Prediction: PI Surges 40% As Mainnet Migration Halts And Supply Pressure Drops

2026-02-18 · 06:00

Pi Network price today trades near $0.1928, up 0.52% in the past 4 hours as the token extends its sharp recovery from…

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