DOGE$0.06593 4.29%TRX$0.3159 0.38%LINK$10.02 4.37%ZEC$937.02 6.59%ADA$0.1719 3.44%XRP$1.02 3.39%ETH$2,014.89 3.39%BTC$71,732.05 3.70%XMR$538.26 8.60%BNB$654.82 4.78%XLM$0.1468 2.03%SOL$81.57 4.20%HYPE$70.93 3.36%

Altcoins

The term "altcoin" refers to any cryptocurrency that has launched since Bitcoin (BTC). In the early days of Bitcoin, developers forked the open-source code to create… The term "altcoin" refers to any cryptocurrency that has launched since Bitcoin (BTC). In the early days of Bitcoin, developers forked the open-source code to create new currencies. Over time, these Bitcoin alternatives began to diverge further from their progenitor with different supply schedules and privacy features. The term "altcoin" refers to any cryptocurrency that has launched since Bitcoin (BTC). In the early days of Bitcoin, developers forked the open-source code to create new currencies. Over time, these Bitcoin alternatives began to diverge further from their progenitor with different supply schedules and privacy features.

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RUNE rallies 15% as THORChain restarts most swaps after halt

THORChain has restored trading on Bitcoin, Ethereum and several other networks following a refund bug, while three chains remain paused.

Nov 3, 2026

NEAR token sinks 7% as proposal to cut annual token issuance passes

The proposed issuance cut would prevent 11.8 million NEAR from entering circulation over two years, worth about $45 million at today’s price.

Nov 3, 2026

Zcash grants group offers $124M compromise as governance backlash grows

Zcash Community Grants proposed redirecting about $124 million in existing and future funding toward mining rewards, but critics say the plan fails to address governance and accountability concerns.

Oct 30, 2026

THORChain’s RUNE jumps 13% after Binance’s record $6.3B hack

North Korean hackers previously used THORChain to move funds stolen from Bybit and Bitget, prompting calls for the protocol to intervene.

Oct 30, 2026

HYPE teases all-time high as NYSE owner ICE eyes US Hyperliquid perps

Hyperliquid’s token pumped following news of ICE and Trade[XYZ] unveiling plans for US perpetual futures.

Oct 29, 2026

Ripple wins final US approval for national trust bank

The approval clears the way for Ripple to manage reserves backing its RLUSD stablecoin and provide digital asset custody.

Oct 27, 2026

Standard Chartered-led Anchorpoint says it’s not rushing retail stablecoin

The Standard Chartered and Animoca Brands joint venture previously targeted retail access as early as the end of 2026, but its CEO declined to reaffirm that timeline.

Oct 26, 2026

XRP 30-day exchange inflows pass 6B tokens as whales move to the sidelines

More than 6 billion XRP reached exchanges tracked by CryptoQuant in the 30 days to Oct. 19, the most since March.

Oct 20, 2026

Richard Heart caught ‘off-guard,’ QDay gets even closer: Hodler’s Digest

HEX founder Richard Heart detained in early morning raid in Istanbul, Starknet plunges almost 50% as it votes to become an L1, and Bitwise says all signs point to Crypto Spring.

Oct 18, 2026