40 | Latest Cryptocurrency News, Bitcoin & Crypto Updates 2026

Dogecoin Starlinks, JPMetaverse, Canadian Bitcoin Ad, 10,000 NFT Kisses and 20 Crypto Jokes

Bitcoin was on the rise this week as traders kept an eye on Ukraine and the Fed, DOGE dropped while Elon Musk spurred speculations about Starlink and SpaceX, The Graph saw a double-digit percentage gain, and even with the crypto prices rising, the NFT market showed signs of a cooldown again....

, by Sead Fadilpašić

‘L2s Don’t Compromise Ethereum’s Cypherpunk Vision but Make It True‘

What’s next for Ethereum? In this exclusive interview, James Strudwick of Starknet Foundation dives into Ethereum’s upcoming upgrades, their impact on fees, and why Layer 2 solutions are vital to Ethereum’s future.

, by Elena Bozhkova

Georgios Vlachos on Axelar, Interoperability, and Crypto’s Transformative Power | Ep. 387

In an exclusive interview with Cryptonews.com, Georgios Vlachos, co-founder of Axelar Protocol, discussed his journey from studying computer science at MIT to co-founding Axelar, a leading interoperability platform for Web3. From his early work at Algorand to Axelar’s role in bridging...

, by Hristina Yordanova

Trump’s DOGE Not Enough to End US Government Inefficiency: Analysts

Trump's @DOGE could struggle to elimimate "waste" in government due to entrenched bureaucracy, politics, media and public resistance.

, by Jeffrey Gogo

Around the World in Crypto With Tanzeel: A Trip Through This Autumn’s Top Conferences

While I’ve been active in the crypto industry for close to a decade, this autumn is turning out to be one of the busiest periods in the history of crypto events, which means I'm ready for a nice trip. Follow me on a journey across countries and continents to catch up with the biggest names in the...

, by Tanzeel Akhtar

Lack of Privacy in Crypto Is Holding Back Institutional and Mainstream Adoption

Op-Ed: Why crypto's lack of privacy is a barrier to mainstream adoption. High-net-worth users and enterprises need stronger privacy to fully embrace blockchain. Here's how crypto can step up.

, by Georgi Koreli

The Winners and Losers of Bitcoin’s Bull Run

Bitcoin has had an amazing 2024 — but not everyone's laughing all the way to the bank.

, by Connor Sephton

Devcon 7 Wrap-Up: ZK Rollups, Layer 2s, and Infrastructure Remain Key Focus

This week I attended Devcon SEA (November 9-17) as a non-developer — my goal was to learn more about the Ethereum community.

, by Tanzeel Akhtar

Opinion: The Future of Smart Cities Will Be Powered by Blockchain

Can blockchain unlock the true potential of smart cities? This op-ed explores how decentralized networks, data integrity, and community-driven models can transform urban life.

, by Bruno Maia

Expert Reveals UK Crypto Predictions for 2025

How many people will own crypto in the UK next year? One exchange executive gives his predictions

, by Connor Sephton

Jason Zhao on Tokenizing Intellectual Property and How Blockchain Will Transform the Internet | Ep.386

In a compelling interview with Cryptonews.com, Jason Zhao, Chief Protocol Officer and co-founder of Story, shared insights into how his company is reshaping the multi-trillion-dollar intellectual property (IP) market using blockchain. With a background as the youngest-ever Product Manager at...

, by Hristina Yordanova

70% of Airdropped Tokens Fail to Deliver Profits, Here’s Why

Most tokens you receive in airdrops will lose value. How can you spot the ones that won’t? Learn what makes airdropped tokens thrive.

, by Gabriel Halm

Bitget Wallet’s Alvin Kan: ‘Solana Needs to Improve Decentralization’

In the fast-evolving world of decentralized exchanges (DEXs), Ethereum remains at the forefront, continually setting the bar for other blockchains. But what factors drive this dominance, and are other chains like Solana poised to challenge it? We sought after Alvin Kan, COO of Bitget...

, by Hassan Shittu

Vanar Chain Partners with Nexera Network to Pioneer Real-World Asset Tokenization in Web3

Vanar Chain partners with Nexera Network to simplify Real-world Asset tokenization. From real estate to commodities, their compliant, scalable tools set a new standard for blockchain integration.

, by Jimmy Aki

MAS-Licensed Crypto Firm MetaComp Sees ‘Exponential Growth,’ Drives Sustainable Crypto Mining in Kazakhstan – Interview

MetaComp recently partnered with Kazakhstan’s leading green electricity producer, AQ Group, to bring sustainable crypto mining initiatives.

, by Sujha Sundararajan

Who Will Trump Pick to Replace Crypto Nemesis Gary Gensler at SEC?

Trump promised to fire SEC Chair Gary Gensler on his first day in office. Several names are being floated as potential replacements.

, by Jeffrey Gogo

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