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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.

Sichuan’s Butuo County Prohibits All Virtual Currency Mining

Local authorities in Butuo County, located in China’s Sichuan Province, have taken decisive action against virtual currency mining.

2026-02-05 · 05:36 UTC
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MCF Launches Crypto-First Funded Trading Program

2026-02-05 · 05:35

MyCryptoFund (MCF) has announced the launch of its funded trader program, enabling skilled traders worldwide to access…

Analyst Marks XRP Hitting the Golden Pocket, Expects the Altcoin’s Price to Enter Wave 4 Relief

2026-02-05 · 05:35

Analyst marks XRP hitting the holden pocket. Expects the altcoin’s price to enter Wave 4 relief.

South African Firms Launch a Local Currency-Backed Stablecoin

2026-02-05 · 05:30

A consortium of South African firms has launched ZAR Universal (ZARU), a blockchain-based stablecoin pegged to the local…

Binance Converts SAFU Reserves to Bitcoin with $100 Million Buy

2026-02-05 · 05:17

Binance, the world’s biggest crypto exchange, bought $100 million worth of Bitcoin (about 1,315 BTC) as part of its plan…

Crypto firms offer ideas to break market structure gridlock: Report

2026-02-05 · 05:12

Some crypto companies have proposed giving community banks a bigger stablecoin role as Senate negotiations stall over…

Bhutan moves $22M in Bitcoin as crypto slumps, mining conditions toughen

2026-02-05 · 04:38

Bhutan has slipped to the seventh-largest nation-state Bitcoin holder, with its stash falling from 13,295 BTC in October…

Crypto wallet provider Payy launches privacy-focused Ethereum L2

2026-02-05 · 04:22

Payy’s new privacy layer 2 makes every ERC-20 transfer private by default without the need for new wallets or tokens.

XRP traders more optimistic as BTC, ETH mood turns sour: Santiment

2026-02-05 · 04:10

Social media sentiment has turned “extremely bearish” toward Bitcoin and Ethereum this week, according to analytics…

5 Underrated Memecoins That Could Deliver 5–10X Returns in the Next 3–6 Months

2026-02-05 · 03:30

Several widely tracked tokens are consolidating after extended declines.

Bitcoin Extends Selloff as Macro Pressures and Leverage Unwind

2026-02-05 · 03:07

The latest decline reflects a broader unwind in leverage, with investors reassessing Bitcoin’s short-term role as an…

Chinese Money Laundering Networks Funneled $16.1 Billion in Crypto in 2025

2026-02-05 · 03:00

In 2025, Chinese-language money laundering networks processed $16.1 billion in illegal crypto, nearly 20% of the global…

Startale, SBI launch blockchain for institutional FX, RWA trading

2026-02-05 · 02:00

Strium will begin with synthetic US and Japanese stocks and commodities before expanding to real tokenized shares and…

Altcoin Season 3.0 Alert: Are These 4 Altcoins Worth Buying Before a 3×–7× Move?

2026-02-05 · 01:03

Large-cap altcoins often outperform once Bitcoin dominance weakens.

Kyle Samani leaves Multicoin in ‘bittersweet moment’ to explore new tech

2026-02-05 · 01:01

Solana became one of Samani’s favorite crypto projects at Multicoin in 2018 after he initially favored Ethereum but grew…

Wintermute Founder Casts a Cold Eye on Crypto’s Direction

2026-02-05 · 00:05

Wintermute founder Evgeny Gaevoy offered a blunt assessment of crypto’s current condition on Wednesday, arguing that the…

Binance Dominates Crypto Reserves With $155 Billion Lead

2026-02-04 · 23:30

Coinmarketcap’s latest Proof of Reserves report shows Binance holding an overwhelming lead in exchange reserves,…

Just Wait,  Altseason Is Near: 5 High-Conviction Coins That Could Turn $1K Into $10K

2026-02-04 · 23:30

Altseason historically follows periods of declining Bitcoin dominance and compressed volatility.

FIDD Goes Live — Fidelity Brings Its Digital Dollar Stablecoin to Crypto Markets

2026-02-04 · 22:30

On Wednesday, Fidelity Investments’ digital currency arm Fidelity Digital Assets announced it launched its first…

Brock Pierce's Relationship With Jeffrey Epstein Went Deeper Than Anyone Knew

2026-02-04 · 22:15

Convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was involved in Tether co-founder Brock Pierce's love life, among other…

Chasing 600x Returns? These Best Crypto Presales Could Explode in 2026: ZKP Crypto, DeepSnitch AI, IPO Genie, and Digitap

2026-02-04 · 22:14

As crypto investors search for the best crypto presales heading into 2026, a new wave of projects is emerging at the…

Spot Bitcoin ETF outflows total $2.9B as BTC price drops to new 2026 low

2026-02-04 · 22:08

Bitcoin’s 12-day ETF outflows, derivatives data and the crypto market’s in tandem trading with tech stocks suggest…

CME CEO Duffy says exchange is exploring issuing its own token

2026-02-04 · 21:42

Speaking on the company's earnings call, CEO Terry Duffy said the exchange is exploring a CME-issued token and is also…

Polymarket’s Free Grocery Store Pop-up Aims to One-up Kalshi’s Viral Giveaway

2026-02-04 · 21:30

Two rival prediction markets took their competition offline and into the checkout aisle this month, as Polymarket and…

Altcoin Bull Signal Triggered SMA100 Crosses EMA100 — 5 Coins Targeting 5×–10× Gains

2026-02-04 · 21:30

The SMA100 EMA100 cross over only demonstrates that there may be an early altcoin run-up, but not a bull market.

CME Explores Launching Its Own Coin as 24/7 Trading for Crypto Funds Nears

2026-02-04 · 21:21

CME Group is looking at launching its own coin on a decentralized network, while moving crypto products to 24/7 trading…

Bybit’s Mantle Vault Surpasses $150M AUM in Record Four-Week Growth

2026-02-04 · 21:18

Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, announced another milestone for Mantle…

XRP Analyst Sees ‘Teleport’ Move Ahead as Washington Drags on Clarity Act

2026-02-04 · 21:13

Basing on the XRP/BTC chart, analyst says a decisive breakout above $2.72 opens a near-vertical path into double-digit…

New ‘Axie Infinity’ Ethereum Gaming Token Will Be Airdropped to AXS Stakers

2026-02-04 · 20:47

Ethereum crypto game Axie Infinity is introducing a new token that will be airdropped to stakers and those who play its…

Ethereum Sheds $100 Billion in Market Cap During a Relentless Weeklong Slide

2026-02-04 · 20:35

Ethereum endured its sharpest decline of the year, losing $100 billion in market value and dropping nearly 27% in a…

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