27 stories about Crypto Market from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Sep 5, 2026.
Macro investor Jordy Visser argues that Bitcoin is entering its most powerful Elliott Wave cycle yet, backed by AI adoption and changing market structures. Visser explains why traditional interest rate fears are overblown and how autonomous AI agents will rely on crypto rails.
Bitcoin surged from the low-$60,000s to roughly $78,000 in three days, eventually stretching above $81,000. Nearly two weeks later, the price still sits around $77,000, highlighting a bullish asymmetry that bears have been unable to reverse.
Ether (ETH) has recently formed a bullish 'golden cross' against bitcoin (BTC), a technical signal that suggests ETH could keep rising. The ETH/BTC ratio has surged 15% in the past month, indicating strong momentum for Ethereum.
South Korean lawmakers are pushing for a bill that would give the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) more power to investigate and report unregistered crypto firms to law enforcement. This move aims to tighten regulations and ensure compliance in the rapidly growing crypto market.
CFTC Chair Michael Selig announced at an Innovation Advisory Committee meeting that he has directed staff to explore developer protections and other crypto policies, signaling the agency will act if Congress does not pass the CLARITY Act.
Bitmine, chaired by Tom Lee, has purchased an additional $19 million worth of Ethereum, bringing its holdings to 96% of the way to owning 5% of Ethereum's total supply.
Swiss banking giant UBS dramatically increased its Bitcoin exposure in Q2 2026, with call options on the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) surging 24-fold to 3,456,100 underlying shares. Direct holdings of IBIT rose 12% to 407,890 shares, while put option exposure dropped roughly 53% to 143,300 underlying shares.
Norway's sovereign wealth fund has reached an all-time high in indirect Bitcoin exposure, with 86% of its crypto holdings tied to Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy). It also disclosed an $88 million stake in Ethereum treasury firm Bitmine, signaling growing institutional crypto adoption.
Institutional investors poured $11.2 billion into regulated crypto firms in the first half of 2026, signaling a shift away from decentralized, permissionless projects. BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, and Persian Gulf sovereign wealth funds were among the major investors.
Brazil's crypto market, valued at $319 billion, must comply with new licensing rules by October 30. This move aims to bring the country's vast crypto sector under formal supervision, potentially impacting global crypto operations.
Institutions now account for 72% of crypto trading, reducing market volatility and driving growth in tokenized assets. This shift signals growing mainstream acceptance of digital assets as a stable investment class.
Morgan Stanley has introduced low-cost ether and solana exchange-traded products (ETPs), following the success of its bitcoin fund, which now holds over $381 million in assets. This move signals growing institutional interest in diversifying crypto investments beyond bitcoin.
Fidelity has called on the US Senate to pass the CLARITY Act, a bill aimed at providing regulatory clarity for the crypto market. This move comes as part of a broader industry effort to establish a clear market structure for digital assets.
The Clarity Act, a key crypto market-structure bill, faces delays as Democrats oppose GOP ethics language. Senate Majority Leader John Thune now says it likely won't pass before the August recess, reducing its chances significantly.
Bitcoin ETF weekly trading volume dropped to its lowest level since October 2024, while ether funds have drawn nearly as much capital as bitcoin ETFs over the past three weeks despite holding only about one-eighth of the net assets. This shift highlights growing investor interest in Ethereum-based products.
Vietnam has introduced fines up to $1,900 for unlicensed crypto trading and AML violations as it prepares to launch a regulated crypto market. This move signals the country's serious approach to crypto regulation.
Bitcoin surged to $60,000 after weaker U.S. economic data suggested the Federal Reserve might slow interest rate hikes. This marks a significant recovery from a 21-month low, boosting investor confidence.
Tether's market cap has surpassed Ether's for the first time, as ETH prices fall to $1,500. This shift highlights growing stability concerns in the crypto market. For context, the last time ETH was at this level was in October 2023 and April 2025.
Andre Cronje and two other key figures have stepped down from the Sonic Labs board. The S token, formerly Fantom, is now trading 97% below its peak value.
Bitcoin surged after President Trump's reelection, pushing to new highs deep into 2025. Now it's down more than 50% from that peak, trading below where it was before the rally began.
Bitcoin fell below $62,000 amid a blowout jobs report and a major bug in Zcash that caused its value to drop by 40%. The bug, undetected for four years, has shaken confidence in the crypto market.
Over half of all Bitcoin in circulation is currently in unrealized losses, a pattern that has historically marked bear market bottoms. This could indicate a potential turning point for BTC prices.
Bitmine, an Ethereum treasury firm, reduced weekly ether purchases by more than 75% after the previous week's aggressive buying. Last week, the firm bought $53 million worth of ETH, compared to 112,000 ETH (worth about $275 million at the time) the week before.
CFTC Chairman Selig announced that crypto asset perpetuals can now be traded in the U.S., ending years of offshore dominance. The move aims to bring a major trading tool back to American markets under a regulated framework, potentially boosting liquidity, transparency, and innovation.