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Today so far 2026-10-17 · 00:00 UTC

Major institutional adoption is accelerating, with Visa moving its stablecoin payments pilot into production and Circle planning expansion into 40 emerging markets as stablecoins move toward mainstream use. Meanwhile, the crypto market faces mixed signals with Bitcoin mining difficulty jumping 5.92% in its third-largest hike of 2026 while traders await Federal Reserve policy decisions and monitor altcoin sentiment for potential reversals. Technical developments continue on the infrastructure side, including Vitalik Buterin's AI agent security setup and the claiming of the NIST Elliptic Curves Seeds bounty.

XRP Slides to $1.4 After 50M Sell-Off on Upbit

The latest trial of XRP to rebound was stopped after a sudden wave of selling pressure on Upbit.

2026-02-16 · 10:41 UTC
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Crypto Traders Rotate Into Select Altcoins as Bitcoin Stalls

2026-02-16 · 10:37

Altcoins notch double-digit weekly gains as Bitcoin remains rangebound, but most remain well below all-time highs with…

Trump Urges Treasury Department to Explore Bitcoin Accumulation Paths

2026-02-16 · 10:36

The US government has hinted at plans to accumulate additional Bitcoin to boost its reserve.

Binance Denies $1 Billion Iran-Linked USDT Transactions, Says No Sanctions Breach Found

2026-02-16 · 10:36

Binance has strongly denied the allegations that it has processed over $1 billion in transactions connected to the…

Analyst: Concerns on Stablecoin-Linked Deposit Flight Unwarranted

2026-02-16 · 10:30

Stephen Gandel believes that stablecoins rewards will not endanger the banking system and that estimates of deposit…

KuCoin Hosts Institutional Gala as Bitcoin Tests Sub-$60K Levels

2026-02-16 · 10:29

As Bitcoin trades around the $60,000 mark, KuCoin used its inaugural Institutional Premiere 2026 in Hong Kong to…

Russia Flags $129B in Annual Crypto Activity

2026-02-16 · 10:22

Russian officials say citizens move more than $129 billion in crypto each year outside formal oversight, prompting…

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Flags Strong Retail Dip Buying Despite $666M Quarterly Loss

2026-02-16 · 10:20

Retail users increased Bitcoin and Ethereum holdings despite Coinbase posting a $666 million quarterly loss.

Hong Kong Policymakers to Propel Crypto Adoption Via Clear Rules 

2026-02-16 · 10:15

The Hong Kong policymakers are seeking to build up their crypto regulatory framework.

Animoca Brands Receives Virtual Asset Service Provider License from Dubai VARA 

2026-02-16 · 10:04

Animoca Brands received a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license from the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory…

MEXC Releases February Proof of Reserve Report, BTC Coverage Rises to 267% 

2026-02-16 · 10:00

Victoria, Seychelles, February 16, 2026 MEXC, the world's fastest-growing digital asset exchange and a pioneer of true…

MEXC Releases February Proof of Reserve Report, BTC Coverage Rises to 267% 

2026-02-16 · 10:00

 MEXC, the world’s fastest-growing digital asset exchange and a pioneer of true zero-fee trading, released its February…

Crypto funds log fourth week of outflows at $173M as BTC dips below $70K

2026-02-16 · 09:59

Crypto funds saw $173 million outflows last week as Bitcoin and Ether slipped, while XRP and Solana bucked the trend…

Willy Woo warns quantum risk is eroding Bitcoin’s edge over gold

2026-02-16 · 09:42

Onchain analyst Willy Woo says markets are starting to price in the quantum threat, putting 4 million “lost” BTC and a…

Crypto Transparency Raises Privacy Risks, Say CZ and Chamath

2026-02-16 · 09:42

Crypto privacy has returned to the forefront after comments from Binance founder Changpeng Zhao and investor Chamath…

Zcash Drops 9% to $284, Key $300 Breakout in Focus

2026-02-16 · 09:36

Currently, Zcash is exchanging hands at $284.03, down 8.94% in the past 24 hours.

Animoca Brands Secures VARA VASP License to Expand Dubai Operations

2026-02-16 · 09:30

Animoca Brands obtains a Virtual Asset Service Provider license from VARA to offer regulated crypto services from Dubai.

The Bear Market Is Almost Over, Says One Voice Over Others Who State It Has Just Begun

2026-02-16 · 09:25

The bear market is almost over, declares one voice.  Many others believe the bear market has only just begun.

OKX secures EU payment license to expand stablecoin services

2026-02-16 · 09:12

OKX secured a Malta payment institution license to support EU-compliant stablecoin services, including OKX Pay and the…

Bitcoin Price Prediction: Can BTC Defend $68k After CPI Drop And Coinbase Data?

2026-02-16 · 09:00

Bitcoin price today trades near $68,343, down 0.65% in the past 24 hours after failing to establish support above…

Adam Back Pushes Back Against Bitcoin Filtering Proposal

2026-02-16 · 08:59

A fresh debate has emerged within the Bitcoin community after Blockstream CEO Adam Back publicly criticized the proposed…

Possibility for Bitcoin Short Liquidation Emerges as BTC Price Finds a Low

2026-02-16 · 08:58

There is a possibility for Bitcoin short liquidation if it finds a rally.

Bitget Positions Itself as an AI-Native Exchange With New Agent Hub Launch

2026-02-16 · 08:58

Victoria, Seychelles, February 16, 2026 — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), today announced the…

VIRTUAL is Up 10% – Is $0.68 the Next Breakout or Rejection?

2026-02-16 · 08:40

VIRTUAL surged 10%, bouncing from $0.53 amid altcoin sector recovery.

XRP Briefly Reclaims $1.50 as Bullish Sentiment Returns

2026-02-16 · 08:35

XRP broke above resistance on Saturday, retesting bullish zones above the $1.5 support amid an ongoing resurgence.

The Next Billion Crypto Wallets Won’t Be Human

2026-02-16 · 08:30

Corbin Fraser, CEO of Bitcoin.com, argues that the rise of autonomous AI agents will force a shift toward…

Stable Price Prediction: STABLE Open Interest Rebounds as Price Targets Breakout

2026-02-16 · 08:01

Stable (STABLE) has regained upward momentum after a sharp correction from its $0.0325 swing high, with the 4-hour chart…

Ripple Case Returns to Headlines as Emails Criticize SEC

2026-02-16 · 07:50

A newly surfaced email linked to files released in the broader Epstein document disclosures has triggered fresh…

BERA Faces a Potential 45% Slide Under These Market Conditions

2026-02-16 · 07:40

BERA lost key $0.706 support, increasing risk of deeper decline.

Michael Saylor Signals 99th Bitcoin Purchase Amid Volatility

2026-02-16 · 07:35

Amid a correction of bitcoin and in a climate of increased volatility, Michael Saylor, the leader of Strategy, sends a…

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