18 stories about Crypto News from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Oct 5, 2026.
Metaplanet sold 10,000 BTC and repurchased 11,000 BTC to prove it can meet obligations when rating agencies questioned its liquidity. The net gain of 1,000 BTC brought total holdings to 44,000 BTC, and the firm also launched a preferred securities income strategy.
New SEC staff guidance says announcing a token buyback on a functional network isn't a promise that turns the token into a security, a shift one attorney says makes securities laws look "opt-in."
BitMEX, known for introducing 100x leverage in crypto trading, has ceased all trading and deposits. Users can still withdraw funds, but fees now apply to balances left on the exchange. The platform's co-founder, Arthur Hayes, co-founded the exchange in 2014.
600 BTC from the early days of Bitcoin, untouched for 16 years, has been transferred. This is the latest in a series of movements from old, dormant wallets. The transactions total 12 mining rewards, worth over $40 million today.
A Solana memecoin (GDAdCvjiRoGxA18ya3Qha1DD6bbzbR9Z9AGpMa9Tpump) acquired 81% of the onchain supply of $HIMS, a tokenized version of the public company Hims & Hers, while Wall Street was closed. Crypto analyst 0xSammy highlighted the event on X, calling it one of the wildest onchain occurrences.
A Bitcoin address that hadn't moved funds since 2011 suddenly transferred 2,750 BTC (worth millions) on August 6, 2026. The wallet had been dormant for 15 years.
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.
XRP had its best day in weeks, rising on hopes that the U.S. Clarity Act will provide regulatory clarity. However, technical indicators suggest caution is still warranted for investors.
US federal agencies missed the July 19, 2026 deadline set by the GENIUS Act to finalize stablecoin regulations, issuing 10 proposed rules instead. The delay leaves the stablecoin market in regulatory limbo, creating uncertainty for businesses and consumers.
A Bitcoin wallet that hasn't moved since the 2017 crypto peak transferred $383 million to a new address. The coins haven't been sold yet, leaving their next move uncertain.
CFTC Chair Michael Selig warned that regulators may end up writing all the rules for crypto if Congress fails to pass the Clarity Act, potentially leading to a patchwork of inconsistent regulations across different agencies.
A group of 17 Democratic senators has criticized the CFTC for suing state regulators over prediction markets, calling it an “assault” on state oversight. The senators argue that states should have the authority to regulate these markets within their jurisdictions.
The Ethereum Foundation is reducing its budget by 40% and cutting staff by 20%, following the resignation of co-Executive Director Hsiao-Wei Wang. This marks the ninth senior departure since January, signaling significant changes within the organization.
Hsiao-Wei Wang, co-executive director of the Ethereum Foundation, has resigned. This follows the departure of fellow co-executive director Tomasz Stańczak, marking the latest in a string of high-profile exits at the foundation.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki has vetoed a bill to implement the EU's MiCA framework for the third time. The move comes just weeks before the end of the transitional period for the EU's crypto regulations.
Standard Chartered's Geoff Kendrick argues Bitcoin's sharp decline—driven by Strategy's surprise sale, ETF outflows, and liquidations—may be nearing a bottom.
The entire US Constitution has been inscribed on the Bitcoin blockchain. Someone paid an $83 transaction fee to permanently store the document in a Bitcoin block.
Ethereum's dominance in DeFi, stablecoins, and staking continues to strengthen its long-term appeal, even as its price has dropped 28% this year. Analysts point to its foundational role in the crypto ecosystem as a key reason to hold ETH.