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Today so far 2026-10-16 · 18:00 UTC

Bitcoin is stabilizing around $82,000 following dovish signals from the Fed, with Fed Rate Hike Probability dropping to 13%, though one warning sign raises concerns about sustainability. On the institutional front, Deutsche Bank is nearing the launch of custody services for Bitcoin and Ether, while Ripple has partnered with a bank to embed its XRP stablecoin. The regulatory landscape continues to shift, with a judge blocking the CFTC's attempt to drop Gemini's $5M settlement, and altcoins like Solana, Polygon, and Arbitrum are being positioned as potential breakout candidates.

Here’s XRP Price Outlook for this Week, According to ChatGPT, Claude, and Grok

XRP’s price surged to $1.67 over the weekend in a rally that saw the cryptocurrency gain 24% in three days. However, the digital asset retraced before the weekend ended, returning below the crucial $1.

2026-02-17 · 13:35 UTC
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Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel Endorses Euro CBDC and Stablecoins to Strengthen Europe’s Payment Independence

2026-02-17 · 13:35

Bundesbank backs euro CBDC and stablecoins to boost payment independence across Europe.

Morning Minute: Harvard Sells Bitcoin for Ethereum

2026-02-17 · 13:32

Harvard's rotation from Bitcoin to ETH has raised the primary question—what do they know?

Africrypt founders back in South Africa years after platform collapse: Report

2026-02-17 · 13:29

Investigators say Raees and Ameer Cajee are back in South Africa years after Africrypt’s collapse, while investors still…

Polygon Surpasses Ethereum in Daily Transaction Fees

2026-02-17 · 13:25

Polygon, a blockchain network built to scale Ethereum, has recorded higher daily transaction fee revenue than Ethereum…

Metaplanet Shares Slide as Bitcoin Losses Mount

2026-02-17 · 13:23

Tokyo-listed Metaplanet saw its stock fall sharply over the past month, even after posting explosive revenue growth in…

Saylor Announces Fresh 2,486 BTC Buy, Strategy Nears 720,000 BTC

2026-02-17 · 13:19

On Tuesday, Strategy founder Michael Saylor revealed the purchase of 2,486 BTC, padding the bitcoin treasury company’s…

Altcoin ETF Race Heats Up, Filings Pile Up Despite Choppy Flows

2026-02-17 · 13:13

Numerous altcoins join the ETF rally, including Canary's uncanny bid for a presidential coin-based ETF product.

Steak ’n Shake Builds Bitcoin Reserve as Crypto Strategy Boosts Sales

2026-02-17 · 13:10

US burger chain Steak ‘n Shake said its same-store sales rose sharply after it began accepting Bitcoin payments nine…

Tension Builds: Bitcoin Trapped Between $60K Support and $75K Resistance

2026-02-17 · 13:05

Bitcoin is back in compression mode on Feb.

Russia Sees 129 Billion Dollars in Crypto Escape State Control Each Year

2026-02-17 · 13:05

The cryptocurrency market in Russia is experiencing rapid growth, with massive financial flows escaping authorities'…

XRP Price Prediction: Bank Slashes $8 Forecast 65% As Price Tests $1.47 Support

2026-02-17 · 13:00

XRP price today trades near $1.4715, down 1.02% in the past 24 hours as bearish analyst revisions and macro pressure…

Hardware Wallet Owners Hit With Snail Mail Phishing Campaign

2026-02-17 · 12:47

The paper mailers mimic Ledger and Trezor branding and device update themes to push users toward malicious verification…

Global Investors Are Weighing Their Options in Crypto Market Amid Major Updates

2026-02-17 · 12:46

Investors worldwide are reviewing their options ahead of major updates.

Bundesbank President Urges Development of Euro-Pegged Stablecoins and Retail CBDC

2026-02-17 · 12:41

Germany’s central bank president has urged faster progress on euro-pegged stablecoins and a retail central bank digital…

If Ozak AI Follows Its Current Trajectory, 2026–2028 Could Mark the Most Profitable Window for Early Holders

2026-02-17 · 12:40

As attention in the crypto market gradually shifts from short-term price noise to long-horizon positioning, analysts are…

ZeroLend to Shut Down After Liquidity Dries Up Across Supported Blockchains

2026-02-17 · 12:40

ZeroLend total value locked fell from $359 million to about $6.6 million within months.

Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary Flags Quantum Threat to Bitcoin Markets

2026-02-17 · 12:38

Kevin O’Leary, a Shark Tank investor and a Bitcoin supporter, warned that the price of Bitcoin could crash due to…

Zerolend Founder Announces Protocol Wind‑Down and Withdrawal Guidance

2026-02-17 · 12:30

Zerolend announces closure of its lending protocol and urges users to withdraw assets while recovery efforts continue.

Bitcoin Price Prediction: Can BTC Reclaim $74K or Is Another Drop Coming?

2026-02-17 · 12:30

Bitcoin continues to struggle under mounting technical pressure as price action remains trapped below key resistance…

Horse-Themed Meme Coins Jump as Lunar New Year Trading Heats Up

2026-02-17 · 12:27

Horse-themed cryptocurrencies turned bullish as market participants celebrated the Lunar New Year on Tuesday.

Zcash’s Original Builders Leave ECC to Launch ZODL Independent Development Entity

2026-02-17 · 12:25

The original builders of Zcash have officially separated from the Electric Coin Company (ECC) and created a new…

XRP Ledger Holds 63% of Tokenised US Treasury Supply

2026-02-17 · 12:21

The XRP Ledger now shelters two-thirds of overall tokenised US Treasury bills.

Public Masterpiece Announces PMT Chain, A Layer 1 Built for the Real-World Asset Economy

2026-02-17 · 12:01

Karavas, Cyprus, February 17th, 2026, ChainwireAt a time when much of the blockchain industry is still recovering from…

Public Masterpiece Announces PMT Chain, A Layer 1 Built for the Real-World Asset Economy

2026-02-17 · 12:01

Karavas, Cyprus, 17th February 2026, Chainwire

Ethereum Price Prediction: Can ETH Reclaim $2,380 After Steep Selloff?

2026-02-17 · 12:00

Ethereum remains under pressure as price action continues to reflect a broader bearish structure on the 4-hour chart.

Public Masterpiece Announces PMT Chain, a Layer 1 Built for the Real-World Asset Economy

2026-02-17 · 12:00

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Poland president vetoes MiCA bill again as crypto companies look to license abroad

2026-02-17 · 11:58

Polish President Karol Nawrocki vetoed a second MiCA crypto bill, leaving companies without a domestic licensing path as…

Momentum Sparks for PI: Will $0.20 Fall to the Bulls?

2026-02-17 · 11:52

With the broader market sentiment hanging in extreme fear, the crypto tokens are flashing both red and green signals.

Dogecoin Price Prediction: DOGE Surges 18% On X Smart Cashtags But Faces Fibonacci Resistance

2026-02-17 · 11:50

Dogecoin price today trades near $0.0999, down 1.05% in the past 24 hours after failing to sustain gains above $0.115…

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