Today so far 2026-10-18 · 18:00 UTC

Bitcoin is facing significant pressure with Bitcoin ETFs shedding nearly $1 billion in two weeks despite ongoing optimism around the $100K price level, while Ethereum is preparing a substantial 233% gas limit increase to improve network efficiency. The crypto landscape shows mixed signals, with several altcoins approaching breakout opportunities even as others like ZEC, XMR, and DOGE face bearish pressure. Meanwhile, the ecosystem is seeing important developments including Chainlink bringing data services to Stellar Network and broader discussions about quantum security and stablecoin adoption through traditional banking channels.

Vitalik Buterin Slams Copypasta L2s: Stop Building Redundant EVM Chains

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin shared another lengthy post on X, arguing that the standard way of building Layer-2 networks (creating more EVM chains connected via simple bridges) is becoming…

2026-02-05 · 17:35 UTC
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Aster layer-1 blockchain testnet goes live, mainnet rollout targeted for Q1

2026-02-05 · 17:34

Aster rebranded to become a crypto perpetual futures decentralized exchange in 2025, as perp DEX trading volume surged…

Ether slips below $2K as ETH holder confidence faces major stress test

2026-02-05 · 17:30

Ether is testing holder conviction with its price dip, with data showing continued selling by smaller holders and steady…

PEPE Holds Near $0.054 as Market Cap Stays Steady Around $1.72B

2026-02-05 · 17:30

PEPE was close to trading at $0.054164, and slightly above the support of $0.054159, in a tight intraday range.

Polymarket, Circle partner in shift to native USDC settlement

2026-02-05 · 17:16

Polymarket will migrate from bridged USDC on Polygon to Circle-issued native USDC, reducing reliance on cross-chain…

XRP’s Wave 3 Incoming? Egrag Crypto Calls RSI Drop a Momentum Reset

2026-02-05 · 17:13

The crypto analyst Egrag Crypto shared his thoughts on X regarding the recent XRP price structure, applying principles…

Hedera’s (HBAR) ‘Undisputed’ RWA Play As Ripple Pushes For EU License

2026-02-05 · 17:07

Hedera’s HBAR & Ripple’s XRP are poised to benefit disproportionately as real-world assets and regulated DeFi gain…

Crypto Exchange Gemini Slashes Jobs Amid Exit From Europe, Australia

2026-02-05 · 16:58

Publicly traded crypto exchange Gemini is exiting foreign markets and laying off around 25% of its staff to improve its…

XRP Leads Crypto Losses as Ethereum, Dogecoin Prices Crater Alongside Bitcoin

2026-02-05 · 16:35

XRP crashes 15% as crypto markets plunge into "Extreme Fear" territory, wiping out over $1.4 billion in value for…

AI Price Stalls at $0.027 as Volume Drops and Consolidation Tightens

2026-02-05 · 16:30

AI price continues consolidating between $0.020 and $0.028, with current trading holding near the upper boundary at…

11 State Pension Funds Lose 60% on Strategy Shares As Bitcoin Declines

2026-02-05 · 16:22

Eleven U.S. state pension funds are reporting significant losses after a Bitcoin decline dragged down Strategy stock.

Banana Gun Brings Ethereum to Banana Pro, Redefining the Best Crypto Trading Bot for Web-Based ETH Execution

2026-02-05 · 16:15

Ethereum joins Banana Pro as execution-first design meets DeFis most demanding network Web-based traders gain direct…

Bhutan Transfers $22M Worth of Its Bitcoin Holdings Amid Rising Mining Costs

2026-02-05 · 15:58

Data from Arkham Intelligence, a blockchain analytics platform, reveals that the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan moved over…

UK Teens Jailed After $4.3M Wrench Attack Robbery Caught on Police Video

2026-02-05 · 15:45

Police video shows Sheffield teens posing as delivery drivers to steal $4.3 million in crypto at knife point from a…

Bitcoin Crashes Below $67K, Erasing All Gains Since Trump's Election Win

2026-02-05 · 15:41

Bitcoin has fallen more than 9% on the day, cratering to a price not seen since before President Trump's 2024 election…

Why a Bloomberg Analyst Thinks Bitcoin Could Still Fall Toward $10,000

2026-02-05 · 15:33

The cryptocurrency market extended its decline, with Bitcoin and major altcoins falling sharply as heavy selling and…

Bitcoin’s $70,000 Line Breaks—and the Crypto Debate Erupts

2026-02-05 · 15:30

The price of bitcoin has slipped beneath the $70,000 threshold and, over the past 30 days, has given up 26% against the…

Qzino: Redefining Crypto Gambling Through Profit-Sharing 

2026-02-05 · 15:17

The global iGaming industry is undergoing one of the most profound transformations in its history.

Vitalik Buterin Sells 2,961 ETH in Three Days as On Chain Data Shows Ongoing Activity

2026-02-05 · 15:10

On-chain data shows Vitalik sold 2,961.5 ETH in three days near $2,228  and the selling continues today now.

Solana’s Dire Warning: H&S Pattern Drives Sub-$100 Dump

2026-02-05 · 15:07

Solana’s dependence on ETF outflows is a double-edged sword: multi-million outflows trash key price thresholds.

Kraken DeFi Earn: How to generate up to 8% yield on your euros

2026-02-05 · 15:05

The Kraken exchange platform has just unveiled DeFi Earn, a feature that promises to democratize access to decentralized…

Vitalik Buterin Sells 2,961.5 ETH in 3 Days, Triggers Selloff Speculation

2026-02-05 · 15:04

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin sold 2,961.5 ETH worth $6.6 million at an average price of $2,228 this week.

Bitcoin Investors Are Rethinking Variable Rewards as Market Conditions Shift

2026-02-05 · 15:01

Bitcoin has traditionally been viewed through a simple lens: price appreciation.

EverValue Announces Burn Vault Boost Upgrade to its on-Chain Backing Mechanism

2026-02-05 · 15:00

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Aperture Finance Loses $3.67M in Exploit, Hacker Deposits Funds Through Tornado Cash

2026-02-05 · 14:58

Aperture Finance suffered a security breach in specific versions of smart contracts, that results in a loss of around $3.

EverValue Announces Burn Vault Boost Upgrade to Its On-Chain Backing Mechanism

2026-02-05 · 14:48

 EverValue (EVA) has announced the launch of Burn Vault Boost on February 6.

EverValue announces Burn Vault Boost upgrade to its on-chain backing mechanism

2026-02-05 · 14:36

Asuncin, Paraguay, February 5, 2026, EverValue (EVA) has announced the launch of Burn Vault Boost on February 6.

Bitcoin Funds Shed $545 Million as ETFs Exit Deepens

2026-02-05 · 14:30

Crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) selling intensified as bitcoin, ether, and solana all recorded sizable outflows,…

Bitcoin price may drop below $64K as veteran raises ‘campaign selling’ alarm

2026-02-05 · 14:13

Bitcoin risks a deeper slide as miners and US spot ETFs cut BTC exposure, adding supply pressure during a fragile…

Bitcoin Under Pressure as Whales Turn Defensive and Liquidity Thins

2026-02-05 · 14:05

Bitcoin’s price remains under strain as selling pressure continues to weigh on the market.

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