The U.S. SEC and CFTC announced plans to create cryptocurrency regulations independently of Congress, emphasizing oversight on XRP and Bitcoin. Both cryptocurrencies were classified as digital commodities under the CFTC in March 2026, indicating a commodity-style regulatory approach, while the SEC retains authority over investment contract transactions. This proactive regulatory stance aims to provide clearer guidelines for the crypto market, influencing investor confidence and Bitcoin price expectations. Market participants will watch for further regulatory updates and related legislative or economic developments that could impact the crypto space.
Bitcoin and XRP are both showing positive momentum on Pluang, with Bitcoin up 1.68% and XRP rising 3.19% as of Sep 18, 2026 00:02 WIB. Bitcoin trades at Rp1.361.900.667 and XRP at Rp23.163, reflecting active market interest despite regulatory developments.
Open interest in Bitcoin (BTC) and four other major cryptocurrencies fell notably within 24 hours, with XRP experiencing the sharpest drop of 7.02% to $415.4 million. BTC open interest declined 6.35% to $7.79 billion, while Ether (ETH), Solana (SOL),...
Crypto influencer Ki Young Ju suggests Bitcoin is less vulnerable to a drop in AI stocks because it did not heavily participate in their recent rally. If AI stocks decline, investors who profited from them might move some funds into Bitcoin, potentia...
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced a significant outflow of $635.6 million on Thursday, wiping out nearly 60% of the $1.07 billion inflows over the previous three days and turning October net flows negative by about $176 million. Ethereum and Solana ...
The total cryptocurrency market capitalization declined by 6.37% to $2.74 trillion as of October 22, with Bitcoin falling 4.04% to $81,255. Other major tokens like Ether, Solana, Dogecoin, XRP, and BNB also saw notable losses, with Dogecoin and XRP d...
On October 23, 2026, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced a significant outflow of $635 million amid a market correction influenced by macroeconomic pressures and U.S. stock market declines. Meanwhile, institutional capital rotated into alternative ass...
