The timing couldn’t have been more awkward for Binance. Just as the exchange filed a defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal this week, three US senators turned around and publicly announced they’d be watching any related Justice Department probe like hawks. Related Reading: SBF Retrial Bid Meets Resistance From US Prosecutors For a company […]

Bitcoin is attempting to climb above the $72,000 level as the market searches for direction following weeks of volatile and largely sideways price action. While buyers have recently pushed the asset higher, the $72K zone continues to act as a key resistance level, limiting upward momentum as traders evaluate both macroeconomic conditions and on-chain signals. […]

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Ethereum derivatives positioning shows growing bearish pressure as Binance funding rates remain in negative territory, highlighting sustained short dominance and raising the possibility that crowded bearish bets could amplify volatility. Binance Ethereum Funding Rates Turn Deep Negative Signaling Shift in Crypto Markets Market positioning around ethereum shifted as analysis published by Cryptoquant on March 13 […]

Stanley Druckenmiller said stablecoins are more efficient, faster and cheaper than fiat running on traditional banking infrastructure.

Bitcoin showed remarkable strength throughout the week, but BTC’s correlation to tech stocks and its reactive spot ETF flows suggest the bear market isn’t over yet.

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Ethereum is holding a commanding lead over Bitcoin in an interesting adoption indicator, even as its price action continues to face pressure around $2,000 to $2,100. New on-chain data shows that ETH’s network user base has expanded massively over the past decade.  As it stands, Ethereum now has more than three times as many wallets […]

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Global markets ended the week under pressure as an oil shock tied to escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz rattled equities worldwide, while precious metals held firm as investors sought refuge from renewed stagflation fears. Oil Shock Rattles Global Markets as Stocks Slide U.S. stocks closed lower Friday, extending a difficult stretch for equities […]

One of the world’s most prominent cryptocurrency conferences, TOKEN2049, has officially postponed its upcoming Dubai gathering after security concerns emerged across the region. The event, which was originally scheduled to take place in Dubai on April 29–30, 2026, will now be held nearly a year later on April 21–22, 2027. Organizers say the decision comes after recent reports of Iranian drone and shrapnel attacks in parts of Dubai, incidents that triggered widespread safety concerns among attendees and members of the broader crypto industry. The announcement marks a significant shift for one of the most anticipated global crypto conferences of the The post TOKEN2049 Dubai Postponed To 2027 Following Security Concerns After Regional Drone Attacks appeared first on The Merkle News.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has unveiled a newly released Ethereum Foundation (EF) Mandate, outlining the long-term philosophy guiding the network and the organization that supports it. In the statement, Buterin describes Ethereum as a form of “sanctuary technology”—a digital system designed to protect technological self-sovereignty while allowing people to cooperate online without coercion, centralized control, or manipulation. The document does not introduce an entirely new direction for Ethereum. Instead, it clarifies the values the ecosystem has already been moving toward in recent months. Still, the clarification matters. According to Buterin, Ethereum occupies a unique position in the digital world, and The post Ethereum Sets Out To Become A “Sanctuary Technology” appeared first on The Merkle News.

A massive decentralized finance trade has drawn widespread attention after a user attempted to purchase AAVE tokens using 50 million USDT through the Aave interface but ended up receiving only 324 AAVE in return. The transaction, which involved unusually high price impact, quickly became a talking point across the crypto community and reignited discussions about user protection mechanisms in decentralized finance. The incident occurred through Aave’s integrated swap interface and was ultimately routed through CoW Swap’s infrastructure. While the trade technically executed as designed, the scale of the loss highlighted the risks associated with large on-chain trades and the importance The post $50M AAVE Purchase Sparks Debate Over DeFi Safeguards appeared first on The Merkle News.

This is a chance for the cryptocurrency market to gain a foothold above key resistance levels.

Interest around crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continues to grow, and new data suggests that XRP-related funds are quietly drawing strong attention from investors. According to Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart, XRP ETFs have already recorded around $1.4 billion in total inflows since launch. What makes this particularly interesting is where most of the demand seems to be coming from. Rather than institutions dominating the inflows, the data indicates that retail investors are playing a major role. That trend is not entirely unexpected, especially considering XRP’s long-standing reputation for having a very active community of individual supporters. At the same time, The post XRP ETFs Pull About $1.4B Inflows as Retail Investors Lead Demand, BlackRock Launches Ethereum Staking ETF appeared first on The Merkle News.

Discussions around blockchain technology often place smart contracts at the center of everything. But recently, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin shared a slightly different way of looking at things. While reflecting on conversations that happened during the Real World Crypto conference and some related side events, Buterin said the experience helped him think more clearly about a simple question: what are blockchains actually for? For many people in the industry, the instinct is to start with Ethereum itself and then search for places where the technology can be applied. But Buterin says he has recently been thinking about the problem from The post Vitalik Buterin Reconsiders Ethereum’s Core Role, Says Data Availability May Matter More Than Smart Contracts appeared first on The Merkle News.

The personal fortune of Changpeng Zhao, widely known in the crypto industry as CZ, has climbed sharply over the past year, putting him among the richest individuals on the planet. According to new estimates from Forbes, Zhao’s net worth is now around $110 billion, placing him 17th on the global list of billionaires. That number represents a massive increase of about $47 billion compared to last year, a jump largely tied to the recovery of the cryptocurrency market and the strong comeback of Binance. The shift is remarkable considering where Zhao stood not too long ago. Roughly a year and The post Changpeng Zhao’s Net Worth Jumps To $110 Billion As Binance Rebound Pushes Crypto Mogul Higher On Global Rich List appeared first on The Merkle News.

India’s premier investigative agency, the Central Bureau of Investigation, has arrested Ayush Varshney, the co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Darwin Labs, over his alleged role in one of the country’s largest cryptocurrency fraud cases. Authorities intercepted Varshney at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai while he was attempting to leave India. Investigators said the arrest was carried out after a Look Out Circular (LOC) had been issued against him as part of an ongoing probe into the massive GainBitcoin investment scam. The case revolves around the controversial GainBitcoin platform, which allegedly defrauded thousands of investors across India and The post CBI Arrests Darwin Labs CTO In $790M GainBitcoin Crypto Fraud Case appeared first on The Merkle News.

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Security researchers at Ledger say they have uncovered a serious vulnerability affecting Android smartphones that run on MediaTek processors. The flaw could allow someone with physical access to a phone to extract sensitive cryptocurrency wallet data—including PIN codes and seed phrases—in under a minute. The discovery comes from Ledger’s internal security research division known as the Donjon team, which focuses on analyzing hardware and software security issues tied to digital asset storage. In their latest research, the team found that certain MediaTek chips contain a weakness in the device’s secure boot chain, creating a small but critical window during startup The post Ledger Researchers Reveal MediaTek Flaw That Could Expose Crypto Wallets on Android Phones appeared first on The Merkle News.

On-chain data shows the shark and whale population on the Bitcoin network has surged to a new record, indicating continued influx of large entities. Bitcoin Sharks & Whales Are Sitting At A Record Count According to data from on-chain analytics firm Santiment, there are currently a record number of Bitcoin investors holding over 100 tokens. […]

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One judge sided with Custodia Bank, stating that a master account is “indispensable” for a bank’s day-to-day operations, and being denied one is “akin to a death sentence.”

Bitcoin’s price is holding firm above the $70,000 level despite a bearish market performance, as many cryptocurrency assets experience sideways action. While it seems that the market is being heavily controlled by sellers, bulls are starting to resurface and are leaning toward the long side. A Bitcoin Bullish Bias Toward Long Positions With the shifting […]

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Two U.S. federal courts have thrown out terrorism-related lawsuits targeting Binance, dismissing claims brought under the Anti-Terrorism Act against the cryptocurrency exchange. US Courts Deliver Double Blow to Terror Claims Against Binance — Crypto Legal War Takes New Turn The latest ruling came from a U.S. federal court in Alabama, which dismissed all claims filed […]

Michael Saylor has responded sharply after former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson criticized Bitcoin (BTC) and suggested that it resembles a Ponzi scheme. Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson criticizes Bitcoin Johnson described a conversation with a church acquaintance who…

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Oil almost touched $100 this week after tensions around the Strait of Hormuz sparked a macro panic. Stocks sold off and macro Twitter went into meltdown mode. Then, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stepped in with a temporary license allowing countries to buy Russian oil already stranded at sea, calling the spike a short-term disruption. [...] The post DeepSnitch AI Bonus: Hurry Up, Only a Few Days Left! The Bull Run Every Trader Has Been Waiting For Finally Has a Starting Gun appeared first on Blockonomi.

French Hill, chair of the U.S. House Financial Services Committee, said the CLARITY Act could help address unresolved issues in the GENIUS Act. French Hill remarks on CLARITY and GENIUS Acts Hill discussed concerns raised by banks about how crypto…

A crypto analyst has released a detailed breakdown of his Bitcoin (BTC) game plan, covering multiple price scenarios as market conditions continue to shift and appear to be entering critical stages. His update also presents a comprehensive outlook for the months ahead, including adjustments to his positions below $100,000 as he heads into Q2 2026.  […]

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Bitcoiners often argue that BTC should thrive when the global financial system starts to look unstable. But Luke Gromen says that this time, BTC simply was not behaving the way he thought it should, and that was enough for him to slash a position he described as “irresponsibly large.” Gromen Says BTC’s Weakness Against Gold, […]

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Solana will be joining the Mastercard Crypto Partner Program with an aim to bring digital payments into everyday use. As confirmed in a post on X by Solana Payments, the firm has joined more than 85 crypto firms focusing on bringing clear payment solutions. Despite this development, the price of Solana (SOL) remained red on [...] The post DeepSnitch AI Price Prediction 2026: Investors Rush In After $14 Targets As March 31 Launch Approaches, Can This New AI Coin Replace Bonk After Bonk.Fun Hack? appeared first on Blockonomi.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin says large political efforts to regulate artificial intelligence could backfire.

Notably, his own administration in 2022 famously pledged to make the United Kingdom a "global hub" for crypto-asset technology under then-Chancellor Rishi Sunak.

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Circle’s USDC has overtaken Tether’s USDT in adjusted stablecoin transaction volume for the first time since 2019, signaling a notable shift in how digital dollars are actually being used across crypto markets. A March 13 research note from Mizuho Securities analysts Dan Dolev and Alexander Jenkins found that USDC has processed about $2.2 trillion in […]

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit has rejected an effort by Custodia Bank to revive its legal challenge against the Federal Reserve over access to the U.S. banking system. In a March 13 decision, the appellate court…

Ripple’s dollar-pegged stablecoin RLUSD is seeing a period of supply reductions, with millions of tokens permanently removed from circulation in a series of burn transactions tied to Ripple’s treasury activity. Blockchain trackers monitoring RLUSD activity show that multiple large burns have taken place recently, eliminating tens of millions of tokens from supply. The most recent burn […]

The Bitcoin Policy Institute said the bipartisan support for a de minimis tax exemption for smaller Bitcoin transactions is "encouraging."

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The US Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission have signed a memorandum of understanding to better coordinate oversight of crypto and broader financial markets. The regulators said the agreement aims to reduce longstanding jurisdictional conflicts while adopting a “minimum effective dose” approach to regulation that supports innovation and market integrity. In [...] The post DeepSnitch AI Presale Launch Date Set For March 31:  Could This Be 2026’s Biggest Crypto Event, Overshadowing Even Polkadot and Toncoin? appeared first on Blockonomi.

Analysts at the investment company said the change was significant because the stablecoin “winner” will be the one people use for everyday transactions.

Ether bulls appear to be targeting $2,800 as their next stop, but ETH futures data shows a divided market with limited odds for a sustained 33% rally.

The Dubai edition of Token2049 has been postponed until 2027 after organizers cited safety concerns linked to rising geopolitical tensions due to the Iran-Isreal-US war. The decision follows the cancellation of another major industry gathering, the TON Gateway event, which…

The USDC issuer's stock is soaring despite a market selloff as stablecoins expand into traditional finance. Meanwhile, Canaan boosts BTC reserves and Wells Fargo eyes crypto services.

VanEck has collaborated with Basic Capital to offer some of its crypto exchange-traded funds in US 401(k) retirement plans. The shift is an indication of increased incorporation of digital asset investments in conventional retirement savings accounts. With crypto gaining attention in retirement plans in the US, new projects like DeepSnitch AI (DSNT) could witness massive adoption [...] The post Solana Price Prediction 2026: SOL Could Look Better & Here’s Why DeepSnitch AI’s Live Agents Could Beat Bittensor for the #1 AI Crypto Spot appeared first on Blockonomi.

DeFi platforms like Hyperliquid are demonstrating that decentralized exchanges can rival centralized venues in execution speed and transparency, according to Delphi Digital.

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Solana price has rejected a key resistance zone near $90, signaling the potential continuation of an ABC corrective structure.

Bitcoin surged to a weekly high of $73,838, breaking out of a tight range of $70,000 to $71,000. The upward movement caught bearish traders off guard, leading to the liquidation of $445 million in leveraged positions. Liquidations and ETF Inflows Bitcoin rallied to a weekly high of $73,838 Friday, successfully breaking out of the narrow […]

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The Ethereum Foundation has formally introduced a new "EF Mandate," a foundational document that co-founder Vitalik Buterin describes as a definitive guide for preserving the network's original "rebel spirit.".

Ultra‑short crypto bets on Polymarket and Kalshi now drive most crypto volume, blurring hedging and gambling as AI bots, HFT firms and retail chase five‑minute wins. Ultra-short-term crypto bets have exploded on prediction platforms Polymarket and Kalshi, turning markets for…

Bitcoin is on track for its strongest weekly return since its 2025 rally to new highs. Analysts highlight the price levels BTC must reach to sustain its current bullish momentum.

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BlackRock has, as of early March, introduced its iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF on Nasdaq, a product type that virtually didn’t exist in the US a year ago. At the same time, FATF published a report warning that offshore crypto firms are creating dangerous anti-money-laundering gaps that regulators are having difficulty closing. The defining tension [...] The post Crypto News March 2026: DeepSnitch AI Guns Past $2M, With 1000x in Sight for March Launch, While BlackRock Launches Staked Ethereum ETF and FATF Cracks appeared first on Blockonomi.

The ongoing volatile market condition is persistently hampering Cardano’s (ADA) price action, keeping it below the $0.3 mark. Despite the downward price action, ADA’s chart shows that the altcoin is now at a critical moment. At the same time, on-chain activity has picked up pace, suggesting underlying strength. Growing On-Chain Engagement Meets With Buying Opportunity […]

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Musk's restructuring of xAI highlights challenges in leadership transitions and the impact of aggressive management on company morale and talent retention. The post Elon Musk removes more xAI founders during restructuring ahead of potential IPO appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The two companies announced that a set of agents completed end-to-end payments in five markets across Latin America. Executing purchases in controlled conditions while following clear consent rules, the pilot shows that AI agents can be integrated into traditional finance scenarios without violating customer protections. Santander and Visa Pioneer AI Agentic Payments Across Five Latin […]

Will bitcoin dump below $70,000 after the latest rejection?

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Bitcoin faced strong resistance at the $74,500 level, but the shallow price pullback could set the stage for a stronger breakout in BTC and altcoins.

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Bitcoin Magazine AI Pivot Won’t Save Everyone, Wintermute Tells Bitcoin Miners Bitcoin miners are facing historically low margins and are responding by pivoting some operations to AI infrastructure. This post AI Pivot Won’t Save Everyone, Wintermute Tells Bitcoin Miners first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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STRC trading volume jumped 471%, generating capital for roughly 4,000 BTC, according to BitcoinTreasuries.

Bitcoin price is once again testing the upper boundary of its trading range near $72,000, where selling pressure has historically emerged.

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The Bitcoin price news cycle is running with Binance Research’s data that reveals that the 12 months following US midterm elections have averaged a 54% Bitcoin gain across the three post-midterm years on record. Binance is calling the pattern a post-midterm stretch, which could potentially be the strongest recovery window in the cycle. Yet, this is [...] The post Bitcoin Price News: DeepSnitch AI Powers Through With $2.1M Raised in Presale Ahead of March 31 Uniswap Launch, BTC Price Forecast Solid, SOL Remains Range-Locked appeared first on Blockonomi.

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According to the Bloomberg Intelligence strategist, the oil shock and rising volatility across commodities and crypto may foreshadow a broader correction in equities.

Every time a player deposits money into an online gambling platform, they are making a decision about value. Not just the odds on a single bet or the RTP on a particular slot, but the total value the platform delivers across everything it touches — bonuses, game selection, loyalty returns, payment costs, and withdrawal speed. [...] The post Getting More for Your Money: A Value Comparison Between Unibet and ZunaBet appeared first on Blockonomi.

The non-profit organization said the goal is to make Ethereum so decentralized that it could function even if the foundation ceases to exist.

The world’s richest man, Elon Musk, has confirmed when public access to X Money will be available. This has raised speculation about what to expect from this feature, especially regarding potential crypto integration.  Elon Musk Reveals When Public Access For X Money To Rollout Next Month In an X post, Elon Musk revealed that early […]

The launch of Velotrade's crypto prop platform could democratize access to capital for traders, potentially reshaping the crypto trading landscape. The post Ex-JP Morgan and Dresdner Kleinwort traders launch crypto prop platform appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Robinhood’s February data show crypto notional volumes up 9% to $25b while equity, options and event contracts shrink, proving speculative energy has rotated back into coins. Robinhood’s February numbers are clear: crypto is where the life is, everything else is…

Bitcoin Magazine South African Eskom Considering Discount Power for Bitcoin Miners as Solar Creates Surplus South African Eskom is considering selling discounted daytime electricity to Bitcoin mining companies amid a rooftop solar surplus. This post South African Eskom Considering Discount Power for Bitcoin Miners as Solar Creates Surplus first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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JPMorgan just got sued for allegedly letting $328 million in crypto fraud flow straight through its accounts, and it knew. That’s the allegation at the heart of a class action that names one of the world’s most powerful banks as a knowing participant in a Ponzi scheme. Goliath Ventures ran for three years, funds landed [...] The post BlockDAG News: As JPMorgan Gets Dragged Into a $328M Crypto Mess, Traders Dump BDAG & Pepeto and Pour $2.1M Into DeepSnitch AI For 100x appeared first on Blockonomi.

Key Highlights Chainlink (LINK) has witnessed a spike of 2% on Friday, soaring to $9.27 This surge comes…

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Tech giants like Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta are turning to nuclear power to meet massive energy demands from AI data centers with stable, carbon-free electricity. The post Nuclear Energy Powers the AI Revolution: How Tech Companies Are Investing in Atomic Energy appeared first on Blockonomi.

XRP remains in a fragile position, with both the USDT and BTC pairs still trading within broader bearish structures. Although the price is attempting to stabilize near key support zones, buyers have yet to reclaim the major moving averages or break the descending trendlines that continue to define the downtrend. Ripple Price Analysis: The USDT […]

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Ether’s road to recovery looked clearer, especially if the balance in Ethereum accumulation wallets and the staked supply continue rising at their current pace.

Bitcoin is pushing into a more decisive part of its recovery. After spending weeks rebuilding from the February flush, the market is no longer just defending support. It is now pressing toward a key resistance cluster around the $80K, which makes this the kind of area where a simple relief rally either matures into something […]

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The USDt-settled contracts allow traders to speculate on the price movements of the two companies’ shares around the clock without owning the underlying stocks.

BTC experienced some intense volatility on Friday after the release of the US PCE data. However, its rally was quickly halted.

Fidelity Investments’ Jurrien Timmer is convinced that Bitcoin has established a cyclical floor at the $60,000 level.

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Bitcoin strutted into the market like it owned the place, bouncing from a dip below $70,000 and marching back toward $74,000 as traders watched the charts the way reality TV fans watch a season finale — equal parts suspense, skepticism, and popcorn. Bitcoin Chart Outlook As of the latest market snapshot, bitcoin traded at $72,665, […]

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Current countdown for Litecoin (LTC) halving is in about 500 days.

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Starknet founder Eli Ben-Sasson reacts to evidence from 2010 proving that Satoshi Nakamoto and Hal Finney supported the creation of altcoins. Discover how the "original vision" for Bitcoin embraced a multichain ecosystem over modern maximalism.

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Stanley Druckenmiller forecasts stablecoins will dominate global payments in 10-15 years, driven by blockchain efficiency and institutional adoption. Bitcoin remains relevant. The post Stanley Druckenmiller Predicts Stablecoins Will Transform Global Payments Within 15 Years appeared first on Blockonomi.

The crypto market has yet to react even as stablecoin supply reaches a new milestone. Data from DeFiLlama shows the total market capitalization of stablecoins has surpassed $315 billion, setting a new all-time high. The figure increased by about $2.48…

BlackRock launches Ethereum ETF with staking rewards as DeFi platforms like Mutuum Finance expand crypto yield opportunities. BlackRock has introduced a new Ethereum investment product that combines spot ETH exposure with staking rewards, expanding institutional access to yield-generating crypto strategies. …

On March 13, 2026, the barrier between institutional finance and on-chain yield finally crumbled.

Trump declared victory in the Iran conflict, Bitcoin surged past $72,000, and the search for the best crypto to buy now intensified overnight. Spot Bitcoin ETFs pulled $568 million in a single week according to Coinfomania, ending a four month outflow streak, and the rotation into high upside positions has already begun. Best Crypto to [...] The post Best Crypto to Buy Now: Pepeto Becomes The Top Choice For Trader as Trump Ends War and Bitcoin Reclaims $70K appeared first on Blockonomi.

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TLDR Alibaba backed MetaComp’s Pre-A+ funding round, bringing total funds raised to $35 million in three months. MetaComp previously secured $22 million in a December 2025 Pre-A round from multiple investors. Spark Venture joined the latest round, and 100Summit Partners acted as exclusive financial adviser. MetaComp will use the new capital to expand its StableX [...] The post Alibaba Backs MetaComp in $35M Stablecoin Funding Round appeared first on Blockonomi.

Meta (META) stock fell 2% after delaying its Avocado AI model to May 2026. The company is exploring a temporary licensing deal with Google's Gemini AI. The post Meta (META) Stock Dips 2% as Avocado AI Model Faces May Delay appeared first on Blockonomi.

Binance spot flows show a late‑cycle alt pattern: oversold names like GTC and OGN mean‑revert, QTUM and RUNE lead thin breakouts, while SCR, THETA and TRX bleed as liquidity exits. Binance spot is doing what it always does in late‑stage…

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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin says the network’s clearest value proposition may not be smart contracts or payments, but something more foundational: acting as a censorship-resistant public data layer. In a post reflecting on conversations at Real World Crypto and related events, Buterin argued that stepping outside “blockchain baggage” makes ETH’s core utility easier to see. […]

TLDR Vitalik Buterin confirmed that Ryoshi sent him 500 trillion SHIB in 2021 as part of the initial token supply. He said he sold a portion of the meme coins and converted the proceeds into ETH for donations. Buterin revealed that he burned about 410 trillion SHIB by sending them to a dead wallet. He [...] The post Vitalik Buterin Details Disposal of 500 Trillion SHIB appeared first on Blockonomi.

Ethereum Foundation releases mandate prioritizing privacy, security, and censorship resistance. Learn how CROPS principles guide Ethereum's future development. The post Ethereum Foundation Sets New Direction: Privacy and Security Take Center Stage appeared first on Blockonomi.

Rippled, the reference server implementation of the XRP Ledger protocol, has gotten a new release that improves node stability.

Bitcoin's resilience amid economic uncertainty suggests a potential shift in its role as a hedge, but market sentiment remains cautious. The post Bitcoin holds steady as inflation stays sticky and growth slows appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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AI-driven data center demand is reviving nuclear power across the US, and Bitcoin miners were among the first to tap nuclear energy to run high-performance computing operations.

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TLDR The XRP Ledger developer committee has proposed the Confidential MPT standard under XLS-0096 to enable private issued token transfers. The draft integrates EC-ElGamal encryption and zero-knowledge proofs to hide balances and transaction amounts. Validators can still verify that OutstandingAmount does not exceed MaxAmount without decrypting confidential balances. Issuers retain full control, including the ability [...] The post XRP Ledger Advances Confidential Token Standard for Banks appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR Analysts at Luxor Technology’s Hashrate Index said oil shocks linked to the Iran conflict affect miners more through BTC price volatility than energy costs. Brent crude rose above $100 per barrel after tanker disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz before easing near $90. Hashrate Index estimated that about 90% of global hashrate operates in [...] The post Iran Oil Shock May Hit Bitcoin Miners Through BTC Price appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Amazon (AMZN) stock drops as AWS partners with Cerebras to deploy advanced AI chips that claim 25x faster inference than Nvidia GPUs in data centers. The post Amazon (AMZN) Stock: AWS Partners With Cerebras to Challenge Nvidia’s AI Chip Dominance appeared first on Blockonomi.

Private credit funds are limiting withdrawals as PIK loans double and BDC stocks drop. BlackRock, Morgan Stanley, and Cliffwater face redemption pressures. The post Private Credit’s $2 Trillion Crisis: Withdrawal Freezes and Rising Defaults Spell Trouble appeared first on Blockonomi.

Shiba Inu (SHIB) surges 17% this week, marking its strongest performance since December 2025. Bollinger Bands analysis signals further 22% upside potential toward $0.00000760.

Binance Coin has joined ongoing altcoin uptrend as on-chain metrics go positive.

Ammalgam launches its innovative DeFi protocol on mainnet, merging lending, trading & market-making in one platform without external oracles. The post Ammalgam Debuts Revolutionary DeFi Platform Uniting Lending, Trading, and Liquidity Provision appeared first on Blockonomi.

Target (TGT) stock surged 6% after CEO Michael Fiddelke announced price cuts on 3,000+ items and a $6B turnaround plan to reverse declining sales trends. The post Target (TGT) Stock Soars 6% as New CEO Launches Massive Price Cut Initiative appeared first on Blockonomi.

In the last 24 hours, zero inflows have been recorded in Dogecoin ETFs, while the price rose 7%.

Morgan Stanley names Nokia (NOK) a top pick with €8.50 target, citing AI and cloud growth. Stock up 24% YTD despite mixed analyst sentiment. The post Nokia (NOK) Stock Surges After Morgan Stanley Sets Street-High Price Target appeared first on Blockonomi.

The institution reported that argt, a peso-linked stablecoin, constitutes a security, subject to the regulatory regime for capital markets for these instruments. The stablecoin, issued by Twin Finance and listed by Belo, offered up to 32% APR. Regulator Classifies Argentine Peso Stablecoin as a Security, Blocks Operations The Argentine equivalent of the SEC, the CNV, […]

XRP Ledger validators are considering two amendments for deployment.

XRP has reported a modest recovery on the market, gaining about 5% in a short-term rebound.