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Today so far 2026-10-21 · 18:00 UTC

Bitcoin has surged past $84K as major institutional developments accelerate across the industry, with Elon Musk's proposed Tesla-SpaceX merger potentially creating a Bitcoin treasury powerhouse and Standard Chartered taking full control of its Zodia crypto custody arm signaling growing mainstream adoption. Meanwhile, blockchain projects are pushing the SEC for clearer regulatory frameworks, and Solana's Alpenglow upgrade went live with promises of 99% faster transaction finality, while stablecoin regulation remains a pressing policy question with potential mandatory compliance requirements looming by 2027.

Olympic Snowboarder Turned Alleged Crypto Crime Kingpin Arrested in Mexico

Ryan James Wedding was accused of using stablecoin Tether to fuel a cocaine smuggling and murder operation in Latin America and the U.S.

2026-01-23 · 18:14 UTC
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Tristan Thompson Launches Basketball.fun Prediction Market for NBA Stats

2026-01-23 · 18:06

NBA veteran Tristan Thompson has stepped into the fast-growing world of sports finance with a new platform that turns…

Nasdaq wants to remove position limits on Bitcoin and Ether ETF options

2026-01-23 · 18:06

Nasdaq has just pushed open a door that many still found "locked": that of position limits on options linked to spot…

HTX’s 2025 Listing Strategy Review, Building a High-Liquidity Ecosystem Through First-Mover Advantage and Longtermism

2026-01-23 · 18:00

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3 Days to Go: Secure 50x Gains with BlockDAG While Bitcoin Cash (BCH) & Chainlink (LINK) Consolidate

2026-01-23 · 18:00

In mid-January, the $3.35 trillion digital finance market remains dominated by Bitcoin at 57%.

Binance Founder CZ Projects Bitcoin Supercycle for 2026, Denies Trump Relationship

2026-01-23 · 17:53

Binance founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao thinks that 2026 will bring a supercycle for Bitcoin, ending the asset's previous…

UBS Plans Crypto Trading Access for Select Private Banking Clients

2026-01-23 · 17:47

UBS Group AG plans to offer cryptocurrency trading to a limited group of private banking clients, according to people…

Shiba Inu Trades Firm Above $0.057694 Support as Price Movement Remains Constrained

2026-01-23 · 17:30

SHIB declined to a 0.2% day gain and traded at $0.057776 and above the $0.057694 support.

French authorities investigate data breach of crypto tax platform

2026-01-23 · 17:26

A local news outlet reported that a hacking group called the Shiny Hunters sent ransom demands to Waltio after seizing…

“Farcaster is Not Shutting Down”—Dan Romero

2026-01-23 · 17:25

Farcaster co-founder Dan Romero has dismissed rumors about the project’s potential shutdown.

Bitcoin prediction markets say $100K BTC price out of reach for now

2026-01-23 · 17:20

Bitcoin bull market optimism has suffered since the October crash, as chances of a short-term BTC price rally above…

Vitalik Buterin Sounds the Alarm: Quantum Threat Could Hit Ethereum Before 2028

2026-01-23 · 17:05

At the Devconnect conference in Buenos Aires, Ethereum's co-founder issued an unprecedented warning: the elliptic curves…

Binance Applies for MiCA License in Greece Ahead of EU Deadline

2026-01-23 · 17:04

The largest crypto exchange, Binance, has formally applied for a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license in Greece to…

XRP, XLM & XDC: The ‘Triple Threat’ Of New Financial System

2026-01-23 · 17:00

XRP, Stellar’s XLM & XDC pose a “triple threat” of utility-focused assets quietly powering the next phase of adoption.

AVAX Stalls and Zcash Stabilizes while Zero Knowledge Proof Redefines Market Participation

2026-01-23 · 17:00

Crypto markets are moving into a phase where structure matters more than excitement.

UBS Planning Bitcoin, Ethereum Trading for Some Wealthy Clients: Bloomberg

2026-01-23 · 16:52

UBS will reportedly offer Bitcoin and Ethereum trading to select private banking clients in Switzerland, signaling…

Grayscale seeks SEC approval for spot BNB ETF in expansion beyond BTC, Ether

2026-01-23 · 16:43

The product, if approved, would give US investors access to regulated BNB exposure without needing to hold the token…

XRP Burn Narratives and Price Action Draw Scrutiny as Token Trades Near $1.90

2026-01-23 · 16:42

Recent discussions around XRP have focused on supply burns, long-term scarcity claims, and near-term technical signals…

Trump sues JPMorgan for $5B! Ledger prepares for $4B IPO! “Crypto Adoption is no longer reversible” says PWC!

2026-01-23 · 16:40

Crypto majors are red while Gold nears $5,000 and Silver closes in on $100; BTC -1% at $89,100; ETH -2% at $2,925, SOL…

Ledger Targets $4B US IPO as Crypto Listings Grow Under Trump

2026-01-23 · 16:35

French crypto security firm Ledger is preparing for a potential United States initial public offering valued at over $4…

XRP’s Wild Price Swings Are “Risk Reset, Not Thesis Reset”

2026-01-23 · 16:35

Analyst claims traders are likely to mistake routine leverage flushes, emotionally exiting positions at exactly the…

ROSE Price Jumps 15.6% as Weekly Falling Wedge Tightens Near Critical Resistance

2026-01-23 · 16:30

ROSE was trading at $0.01923 with a 15.6% increase in the day and above the 0.0157 weekly support.

Garanti BBVA Has Extended Its Custody Partnership With Ripple

2026-01-23 · 16:19

According to Ripple’s Senior Executive Officer, Reece Merrick, Garanti BBVA Kripto, the crypto subsidiary of Garanti…

Gold Surges as Bitcoin Hesitates: Why Some See the “Real Move” Ahead

2026-01-23 · 16:05

While gold breaks records and nears $5,000 an ounce, a part of the Bitcoin camp keeps hammering the same idea.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs Shed $1.62B in Four-Day Negative Streak

2026-01-23 · 15:55

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India Tightens Grip on Crypto, Orders Exchanges to Halt Privacy Coins

2026-01-23 · 15:50

India has moved to further tighten oversight of the cryptocurrency sector, directing exchanges to stop dealing in…

Why is XRP’s Price Down Today Despite Strong On-Chain Fundamentals

2026-01-23 · 15:35

XRP is experiencing significant bearish pressure, with every attempt at recovery met with notable resistance.  The…

3 Altcoins to Accumulate Before the Next Bull Cycle

2026-01-23 · 15:35

Ethereum: Leads smart contracts with major upgrades, strong Layer 2 scaling, and rising institutional adoption.

Pi Coin Slips Back Near October Lows Upon Supply Flood

2026-01-23 · 15:29

Around 4.6M PI coins flood into circulation daily, significantly expanding supply without commensurate demand growth.

South Korean Prosecutors Investigate Disappearance of Seized Bitcoin After Internal Custody Failure

2026-01-23 · 15:10

South Korea probes seized Bitcoin after a phishing error exposed wallet keys during a routine custody inspection.

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