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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.

US Prosecutors Drop Retrial in OpenSea Insider Trading Case

The US DOJ has announced its intention to dismiss the case against Nathaniel Chastain, a former official at the online marketplace for digital trading cards known as OpenSea, over an insider trading…

2026-01-23 · 08:16 UTC
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Binance Launches $40M WLFI Airdrop Campaign for USD1 Holders

2026-01-23 · 08:07

Binance has rolled out a new incentive campaign aimed at boosting stablecoin engagement, announcing a $40 million WLFI…

From Traditional Finance to Tokenization: The Story Behind NSDQ ETF COIN

2026-01-23 · 08:00

Traditional finance has long been dominated by walls. Geographic ones. Institutional ones. And for many, financial ones.

BitGo IPO Welcomes YZI Labs Strategic Investment on Debut

2026-01-23 · 07:50

Formerly Binance Labs, YZI Labs has made a strategic investment into BitGo IPO, BTGO.

Why LayerZero (ZRO) and Axie Infinity (AXS) Are Surging Despite a Flat Crypto Market

2026-01-23 · 07:42

Two altcoins are standing out in an otherwise quiet crypto market: LayerZero and Axie Infinity.

Bitcoin Breakout Alert: ETF Flows Set the Stage for BTC Gains

2026-01-23 · 07:40

ETF flows provide a clear signal of Bitcoin’s institutional demand and market liquidity.

Bears Take Control of Solana (SOL): Is $125 the Bulls’ Last Line of Defence?

2026-01-23 · 07:34

The bearish momentum has been in the market for a long time, triggering the crypto tokens to nullify their recent gains.

Investor Sentiment Updates: Institutions Reposition in Bitcoin Mining

2026-01-23 · 07:30

Institutions increased positions in Bitcoin miners during the first 9 months of 2025, with $IREN, $APLD, $CIFR, and…

Will XRP price double again? 'Latent' buy pressure puts shorts in danger

2026-01-23 · 07:24

Similar XRP funding conditions preceded rebounds of roughly 50% in August and September 2024 and about 100% in April…

World Liberty Financial and Spacecoin Announce Token Swap For Satellite DeFi Payments

2026-01-23 · 07:11

The crypto project, World Liberty Financial, has ties with U.S.

Bitwise Launches Active ETF Combining Bitcoin and Gold to Hedge Against Currency Risk

2026-01-23 · 07:08

Crypto asset manager Bitwise Asset Management has launched a new actively managed exchange-traded fund (ETF) that…

Immunefi (IMU) Launches KuCoin Listing Campaign With 4.3 Million IMU Giveaway

2026-01-23 · 06:58

Immunefi (IMU) has officially been listed on KuCoin, and the exchange is celebrating the launch with a major promotional…

Gold Hits All-Time High While Bitcoin Lags in Safe-Haven Debate

2026-01-23 · 06:45

Gold surged to a fresh all-time high on Thursday, extending its rally as investors kept leaning into traditional safe…

WOW Exchange Surpasses 80,000 Users in First 5 Days — Launches Innovative Campaign Feature Set To Transform InfoFi Engagement

2026-01-23 · 06:44

WOW Exchange just hit this huge number of users really fast.

SEC and CFTC Announce Joint Crypto Harmonization Event on January 27

2026-01-23 · 06:43

A joint announcement was made between the U.S.

Shiba Inu Price Analysis 2026: Is a SHIB Breakout Coming?

2026-01-23 · 06:35

Shiba Inu holds key support above 846, signaling potential momentum buildup.

Sonami Presale Gains Momentum as Early Investors Join in Stage 7, Offering Target Staking Rewards of Up to 53%

2026-01-23 · 06:33

Sonami, a new crypto project currently running a public token presale, is drawing increased attention as early…

DOJ Flags Three Crypto Cases in 'America First' Push Against Fraud

2026-01-23 · 06:30

The Justice Department ramps up crypto fraud enforcement as scams surge, losses hit record highs, and AI aids financial…

Indonesia’s Crypto Users Grow to 20 Million Despite Reduced Trading Activity

2026-01-23 · 06:30

Indonesia saw a sharp rise in crypto investors in 2025, even as total transaction values declined, pointing to growing…

Solflare launches personalized in-wallet activations, powered by theMiracle

2026-01-23 · 06:21

A new in-wallet experience shows users what they can claim, based on what they care about and where they take action.

No Native Tokens Needed: The Hidden Cost of Trust Wallet’s Swaps

2026-01-23 · 06:15

Two months ago, Trust Wallet, one of the most widely used self-custody wallets in crypto, rolled out a gas sponsorship…

Crypto adoption ‘emerging unevenly across regions,’ says PwC

2026-01-23 · 06:12

PricewaterhouseCoopers says that crypto is working in a “fragmented global ecosystem,” tackling different challenges in…

Bitcoin miners brace for massive ice storm barreling towards southern US

2026-01-23 · 06:08

Bitcoin miners have powered down to ease the load on the grid in the past, such as in 2022, when Texas miners curtailed…

Why Circle Judges the Fears About Stablecoins as “Totally Absurd”

2026-01-23 · 06:05

In Davos, the head of Circle promises that stablecoins will not blow up banks. What if crypto became the secret weapon...

South Korean Prosecutors Probe $49M Bitcoin Loss From State Custody

2026-01-23 · 05:49

The prosecutor from South Korea is investigating the disappearance of Bitcoin captured from government custody.

Why the Next Bitcoin Bull Run Might Be Delayed by the Global Economy

2026-01-23 · 05:42

According to crypto analyst Ash Crypto, the conversation about where Bitcoin is headed next is changing.

When Price Fails but Conviction Doesn’t: The SNEK Story

2026-01-23 · 05:35

SNEK price dropped due to fear, not weakened vision, execution, or long-term commitment.

Bitcoin Leads Crypto Payments With 22% Market Share

2026-01-23 · 05:30

Crypto payments in 2025 evolved beyond simple checkouts, with bitcoin reclaiming the top spot and businesses…

US bank lobby sets stopping stablecoin yields as top 2026 priority

2026-01-23 · 05:27

The American Bankers Association’s fight over stablecoin yields has become its top priority as Congress looks to pass…

TokenFi Unveils High-Visibility Branding Campaign Across Italy Ahead of 2026 Winter Olympics

2026-01-23 · 05:24

Miami, Florida, USA, January 23rd, 2026, ChainwireTokenFi, a next-generation platform focused on tokenization for…

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