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Today so far 2026-09-16 · 18:00 UTC

The crypto market faced significant headwinds following the failed CLARITY Act vote in the Senate, which triggered Bitcoin ETFs' worst day since June and prompted Fidelity to lead a $450M Bitcoin ETF exit. On the institutional front, major developments include Deutsche Bank bringing Bitcoin custody to European institutions, Anchorage expanding custody services to Etherlink and tokenized uranium, and Circle launching its Arc Mainnet with validators including BlackRock, the DTCC, and Visa. Meanwhile, Zcash surged to $1,270 following a 99.9% governance vote landslide, while CoinEx announced it is shutting down after nine years of operation.

Riot Platforms Sold 9,665 Bitcoin in H1 2026 to Fund AI Pivot

Riot Platforms sold 4,300 BTC in the second quarter of 2026, pushing its six-month total to 9,665 bitcoin as the Texas-based miner leans harder into artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure.

2026-08-19 · 03:30 UTC
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Capital Has Already Rotated: 5 Altcoins Worth the Risk as Regulatory Shifts and Macro Uncertainty Set Up the Next Rotation

2026-08-19 · 03:30

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh has moved away from forward guidance, leaving markets with less advance notice of policy decisions…

Ripple Pushes Into Korean Banking With Jeonbuk Payments Deal

2026-08-19 · 01:45

Ripple’s partnership with Jeonbuk Bank will give regional businesses access to near-real-time cross-border settlement.

The Altcoin Rally May Be Closer Than It Looks: 5 Coins to Watch as GENIUS Act Rules and Bull-Market Signals Align

2026-08-19 · 01:30

Treasury proposed formal GENIUS Act stablecoin rules on August 17, opening a comment period that runs through October…

SEC Chair Pushes Crypto Exemptions to Bring Issuers Back to US

2026-08-19 · 00:43

SEC Chairman Paul Atkins framed proposed crypto exemptions as a route for returning issuers and investment to the United…

Why crypto's best infrastructure companies stopped looking like crypto?

2026-08-19 · 00:11

Crypto infrastructure companies are following the historical pattern of other infrastructure sectors—where raw capacity…

Treasury Yields Are Surging—But These 5 Memecoins Could Still Outperform as Altcoin Volatility Explodes

2026-08-18 · 23:30

The 30-year Treasury yield has climbed to roughly 5.3%, its highest level since around 2007, following the Fed's July…

Altseason 3.0 Is Coming Faster Than Expected: 4 Altcoins to Watch as Fed Minutes and Trump’s Crypto Summit Set the Stage for a September Breakout

2026-08-18 · 23:13

Fed minutes on August 19, a White House crypto summit the same day, and the CFTC's first Innovation Advisory Committee…

SEC Proposes New Crypto Rules With a $75 Million Offering Path

2026-08-18 · 22:16

The SEC proposed specialized exemptions for certain crypto investment contracts, including a pathway for offerings…

Schiff Says Bitcoin Faces Key $65K Resistance Test, Expected Major Selloffs

2026-08-18 · 21:59

Bitcoin skeptic Peter Schiff says he isn’t sure why bitcoin didn’t sell off recently amidst the burgeoning volatility,…

SEC Unveils New Crypto Framework as Washington Seeks Clearer Rules

2026-08-18 · 21:30

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SEC proposes new crypto rules in absence of CLARITY Act

2026-08-18 · 21:24

The proposed rules from the US securities regulator would provide companies with a safe harbor from tokens being treated…

Winklevoss-Backed Cypherpunk Seizes 18% of Total Zcash Hashrate

2026-08-18 · 21:02

On Tuesday, Cypherpunk Technologies disclosed that it has launched a U.S.-based zcash (ZEC) mining fleet with about 4.2…

Cypherpunk Expands Zcash Strategy With $33 Million Mining Push

2026-08-18 · 21:01

Cypherpunk Technologies has launched a Zcash mining operation, adding production capacity to its treasury strategy.

Trading Technologies to Add Crypto.com Prediction Markets, Crypto Derivatives

2026-08-18 · 21:00

TT will connect institutional traders to Crypto.com’s prediction markets and crypto derivatives through its trading…

FalconX, Interstice Connect Canton to Ethereum, Solana and Robinhood Chain

2026-08-18 · 20:45

The non-custodial cross-chain swap engine connects Canton’s institutional tokenized-asset markets with liquidity and…

What Happens If Altcoins Finally Break Loose? 5 Crypto Coins Positioned for the Next Major Rotation

2026-08-18 · 20:30

The five tokens span very different categories, from exchange utility to meme speculation, suggesting any rotation would…

Citi to Launch Bitcoin Custody Service Through New Custody+ Platform

2026-08-18 · 20:13

Citi plans to launch bitcoin custody later this year through its new Custody+ platform.

The 13F Files: Who’s Really Buying XRP Right Now?

2026-08-18 · 20:13

The quickly-growing Wall Street embracement of XRP got market watchers peeling their eyes on price appreciation.

The bond market might be Bitcoin’s biggest threat right now

2026-08-18 · 20:05

Bitcoin faces an unprecedented shock as US yields top 5.3%, threatening the entire crypto market balance.

SEC Proposes Crypto Fundraising Exemptions in Abrupt About-Face

2026-08-18 · 20:00

The proposed rules would let crypto projects raise capital through token sales without full securities registration and…

BTC Hits $65,000 as $56M Short Squeeze Punishes Bearish Traders

2026-08-18 · 19:55

Bitcoin briefly reached $65,000 on Tuesday morning, gaining 0.5% daily and over 2% weekly to push its market cap near $1.

Ripple- and Coinbase-funded PAC spends $2M in Florida race with little mention of crypto

2026-08-18 · 19:54

A Florida representative not running for reelection who voted against the GENIUS and CLARITY Acts has endorsed a…

SEC Charts New Path for Crypto Tokens as US Rules Enter Next Phase

2026-08-18 · 19:45

SEC proposes new crypto rules with two fundraising exemptions as Congress weighs the CLARITY Act and broader…

Cypherpunk launches Zcash mining fleet controlling 18% of network hashrate

2026-08-18 · 19:31

The $33.3 million Winklevoss Capital deal expands Cypherpunk’s ZEC strategy as it targets 5% ownership of the…

SHIB Adoption Tests Its Path Beyond Memes

2026-08-18 · 19:30

SHIB adoption expands through Shibarium, burns, and ecosystem tools, while the proposed $1 target faces major supply…

Securitize Launches Tokenized High-Income Fund With Neuberger Berman

2026-08-18 · 19:25

Securitize has launched a new tokenized fund that is taking Neuberger Berman’s $230 billion fixed-income business onto…

Kraken’s Krak Unveils Debit Card for 600+ Crypto and Cash Assets

2026-08-18 · 19:09

Krak’s new US debit card lets users spend crypto and cash, earn up to 2% cashback and manage multiple balances without…

Binance Helped Russia Target a Possible EU Resident Over Ukraine Aid 

2026-08-18 · 19:00

Binance handed Russia a customer's data years after its "full exit" — used to prosecute him for Ukraine donations.

Trump Family Crypto Firm Tied to Chinese AI Models US Government Called a Security Risk

2026-08-18 · 18:36

WorldClaw accepts World Liberty’s USD1 stablecoin while offering AI models from Chinese companies facing U.S.

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