Stand With Crypto to vet 2026 candidates on digital asset positions
After the crypto industry’s success in influencing the 2024 US elections, an advocacy group announced plans to continue its efforts for the 2026 midterms.
XRP Ledger Sees Explosive Growth In Activity And Wallet Distribution Despite Sideways Price Action
At a glance, XRP’s price hasn’t done much lately. It’s been moving sideways, not giving traders much to get excited about. But under the surface, it’s a completely different story. The XRP Ledger is getting busier by the day, with more wallets, more transactions, and more overall activity flowing through the network. It’s the kind of disconnect that shows up in crypto from time to time, price looks quiet, but the actual usage tells you something bigger is building in the background. Wallet Distribution Shows Broad Network Participation A closer look at wallet data gives a good sense of how The post XRP Ledger Sees Explosive Growth In Activity And Wallet Distribution Despite Sideways Price Action appeared first on The Merkle News.
Ethereum Whale Quietly Returns to the Market With a Slow and Steady Buying Pattern
Something interesting is quietly happening in the market again, and it’s coming from a name that some people might already recognize. Data from Arkham shows that an early Ethereum holder known as “thomasg.eth” has started buying ETH again after staying mostly inactive for a while. This isn’t just any random wallet suddenly becoming active. Back during the 2021 bull run, this same wallet reportedly held crypto assets worth around $538 million. That included ETH, WBTC, and DAI, so it was clearly a major player at the time. Now, after all that, the wallet is slowly building back a position. Not The post Ethereum Whale Quietly Returns to the Market With a Slow and Steady Buying Pattern appeared first on The Merkle News.
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Drops Again As Network Adjusts To Changing Conditions
Something just shifted again on the Bitcoin network, and it’s one of those things miners don’t ignore. According to data from CloverPool, Bitcoin’s mining difficulty has dropped to 133.79T at block height 941,472. That’s a 7.76% decrease, which is actually a pretty big move. In fact, it’s now the second-largest drop we’ve seen so far in 2026. Now, difficulty adjustments are normal with Bitcoin. They happen regularly to keep the system balanced. But not every adjustment comes this big. When it does, it usually means something has been changing in the background for a while. At the same time, the The post Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Drops Again As Network Adjusts To Changing Conditions appeared first on The Merkle News.
Szabo Warns Developers Not to Break Bitcoin
Legendary cryptographer Nick Szabo has warned that Bitcoin’s status as a global "nonviolent" currency is under threat from potential developer negligence.
Bitcoin Price Tanked to $68K as Trump Threatened to ‘Obliterate’ Iran’s Power Plants
The total value of liquidated leveraged positions skyrocketed to $240 million in just 1 hour.
Peter Thiel Bets on AI Farming as Founders Fund Sets to Lead Halter’s $2 Billion Raise
TLDR: Founders Fund is set to lead Halter’s new round, valuing the cattle AI startup at $2 billion. Halter’s solar-powered collars move and monitor cattle remotely using an algorithm called Cowgorithm. US ranchers saved $220 million in fencing costs using Halter’s 11,000-mile virtual fence network. Halter charges $5 to $8 per animal monthly, creating recurring [...] The post Peter Thiel Bets on AI Farming as Founders Fund Sets to Lead Halter’s $2 Billion Raise appeared first on Blockonomi.
Bitcoin Options Market Hits Highest Defensive Levels Since 2021, VanEck Report Shows
TLDR: Bitcoin put/call open interest ratio averaged 0.77, its highest reading since China banned mining in June 2021. Put premiums relative to BTC spot volume hit an all-time high of 4 basis points, tripling mid-2022 levels. Historical data shows D9 skew decile has produced average 90-day BTC returns of +13.2%, the strongest of all deciles. [...] The post Bitcoin Options Market Hits Highest Defensive Levels Since 2021, VanEck Report Shows appeared first on Blockonomi.
Resolv Labs’ stablecoin depegs as attacker mints millions of tokens
An attacker has exploited the Resolv USR stablecoin to mint 80 million tokens and has reportedly been able to cash out at least $25 million.
Iran Threatens Gulf Water Supply as Trump’s 48-Hour Ultimatum Targets Iranian Power Grid
TLDR: Iran warns Gulf desalination plants will be targeted if the US strikes its national power grid. Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain rely on desalination for up to 99 percent of their daily drinking water. The Gulf region produces 40 percent of the world’s desalinated water across 56 vulnerable coastal plants. Strikes on Jubail, the world’s [...] The post Iran Threatens Gulf Water Supply as Trump’s 48-Hour Ultimatum Targets Iranian Power Grid appeared first on Blockonomi.
Iran’s Digital Blackout Enters Its Third Week: Only Thousands Remain Connected
Iranians remain in digital darkness, as the internet blockade imposed by the Iranian regime has entered its third week. According to Netblocks, this would be the “longest sustained nation-scale internet blackout” ever tracked, and one of the three longest in its records. Iran Endures Third Week Of Internet Blockade: Connectivity Reaches Only Tens Of Thousands […]
Resolv’s USR stablecoin depegs after $80M exploit hits supply
The exploit undermines trust in decentralized finance, highlighting vulnerabilities in smart contracts and the need for robust security measures. The post Resolv’s USR stablecoin depegs after $80M exploit hits supply appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Resolv Labs’ USR Stablecoin Exploited: Attacker Mints $80M With Just $200K
TLDR: Resolv Labs’ USR minting contract was exploited, allowing 50M USR to be minted with only 100K USDC in a 500x flaw. USR dropped 74.2% to $0.257 before partially recovering to $0.85, leaving liquidity providers with heavy losses. PeckShield confirmed $80M worth of USR was minted, with over $4.55M already converted into approximately 9,100 ETH. [...] The post Resolv Labs’ USR Stablecoin Exploited: Attacker Mints $80M With Just $200K appeared first on Blockonomi.
BONKfun Recovers from Domain Hijacking Attack, Promises 110% Reimbursement to Affected Users
TLDR: BONKfun’s domain was hijacked via social engineering on March 11, targeting its domain registrar directly. The attack deployed a wallet drainer, causing approximately $30,000 in total user losses over one week. The domain was fully recovered on March 18, with the platform securely relaunching on March 19. BONKfun will reimburse all affected users at [...] The post BONKfun Recovers from Domain Hijacking Attack, Promises 110% Reimbursement to Affected Users appeared first on Blockonomi.
South Korea’s Tax Agency Eyes Private Custodians for Seized Crypto Following Mnemonic Leak
South Korea’s National Tax Service (NTS) is moving to hand off seized virtual assets to private custody providers after a recent security lapse exposed the risks of doing it in-house. Korea Tax Authority Fast-Tracks Crypto Custody Selection The agency is reportedly working to select a qualified custody firm within the first half of the year, […]
Elon Musk unveils Terafab in bid to unlock massive AI compute in space
Musk's Terafab could revolutionize AI compute, enabling unprecedented space infrastructure and advancing human expansion beyond Earth. The post Elon Musk unveils Terafab in bid to unlock massive AI compute in space appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Nevada judge temporarily blocks Kalshi from operating in the state
A Nevada state judge has sided with local authorities to ban Kalshi’s sports, election and entertainment event contracts in the state for 14 days.
US Senator Introduces Crypto Bill Blocking Federal Bailouts for Digital Assets
U.S. lawmakers move to block taxpayer rescues for crypto firms, tightening federal safeguards and signaling tougher boundaries between digital asset risk and traditional finance as scrutiny intensifies over potential spillover into the broader financial system. Senate Bill Targets Limits on Federal Crypto Bailouts Legislative scrutiny of crypto-related financial risk sharpened as U.S. Senator Richard Durbin […]
The One Cryptocurrency Experts Say Could Explode Over 1,300% to $1 Million
Why Now Might Be the Perfect Time to Buy Bitcoin The crypto market has seen wild ups and downs. After hitting new highs in recent years, prices have pulled back hard. Major crypto indexes are down over 30% from their […] The post The One Cryptocurrency Experts Say Could Explode Over 1,300% to $1 Million appeared first on Blockmanity.
All Roads Lead Back To Bitcoin: Analyst Shares Something Crypto Investors Should Know
Into the Cryptoverse founder Benjamin Cowen has delivered a pointed message that crypto investors may want to sit with. According to the veteran analyst, Bitcoin is still the final destination for capital across the cryptoverse. Everything in the cryptoverse eventually just bleeds back to Bitcoin, which is in relation to a recurring pattern that continues […]
FBI Issues Warning as Fake Tron Token Targets Crypto Wallets With Urgent Scam
Crypto scammers are increasingly exploiting trusted institutions like the FBI to deceive users, using fake Tron-based tokens and urgent messaging to steal sensitive data while losses across digital asset fraud surge into the billions. FBI Issues Warning Raising Alarm Over Expanding Crypto Scam Threat The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) New York field office warned […]
Why JPMorgan’s $266K Bitcoin Target Makes Sense as Institutional Demand Strengthens, Expert Insight
JPMorgan’s $266,000 bitcoin projection is being interpreted as a strategic signal to institutions, revealing how bank-grade research is shaping allocation behavior rather than simply forecasting price direction. JPMorgan’s $266K Bitcoin Target Holds up Under Expert Market Scrutiny Market signals from major financial institutions can often point to strengthening conviction in an asset’s long-term role within […]
CFTC staff clarify expectations on using crypto as collateral
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission staff provided answers to frequently asked questions about the agency’s expectations around a crypto collateral pilot.
Bitcoin Slips to $68K as Trump Strait of Hormuz Warning Sparks Mass Liquidations
Bitcoin and the broader crypto economy slipped Saturday evening after President Donald Trump posted that the U.S. would obliterate Iran’s power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened within 48 hours. After holding a steady range above $70,000, BTC broke lower and touched $68,241 per coin. Trump’s Iran Threat Jolts Crypto Markets— Bitcoin […]
Morgan Stanley’s ‘Monster Bitcoin’ Incoming? Strategy CEO Says $160B Flow Could Triple Blackrock IBIT Scale
A small shift in institutional portfolios could unlock massive bitcoin demand, with Morgan Stanley’s framework implying flows that may exceed Blackrock’s IBIT by multiples and redefine the upper limits of spot ETF market scale. Bitcoin 2% Portfolio Shift Equals $160 Billion, Redefining ETF Market Scale A potential expansion of institutional bitcoin access highlights how large […]
Dogecoin Becomes The Next Target For Qubic’s Compute Network — Here’s Why
Dogecoin is entering a new phase of relevance as it becomes the latest focus for Qubic, a project aiming to transform blockchain networks into engines for distributed computation. This development signals a shift in how Dogecoin could be utilized, moving beyond its identity as a meme-driven asset toward a role in emerging compute-based ecosystems. A […]
Shiba Inu (SHIB) Sees Shorts Exit in 4 Hours While Price Eyes Recovery
The unexpected price move saw short positions exit briefly, with $0 recorded in short liquidations.
Why Isn’t XRP Surging With Adoption Growth? Evernorth CEO Explains
XRP’s price disconnect from real-world usage is raising concern as Evernorth CEO Asheesh Birla signals institutional adoption remains too limited to support sustained demand, despite expanding infrastructure ambitions across the network. XRP Pricing Disconnect Highlights Institutional Gap A divergence between market pricing and perceived usage has drawn attention within the digital asset sector as Evernorth […]
Best Crypto to Buy Now: Strategy Just Spent $1.57 Billion on Bitcoin During Fear While Early Investors Quietly Enter Pepeto for 150x Potential
Strategy just filed an SEC disclosure confirming it purchased 22,337 BTC at $70,194 per coin between March 9 and 15 according to Bitcoin Magazine. That is $1.57 billion deployed in one week while the market panicked about Iran, oil at $98, and the Fed holding rates. Total holdings sit at 761,068 BTC worth over $57 [...] The post Best Crypto to Buy Now: Strategy Just Spent $1.57 Billion on Bitcoin During Fear While Early Investors Quietly Enter Pepeto for 150x Potential appeared first on Blockonomi.
Bitcoin Price Outlook Ahead Of The Midterm Elections — Details
The Bitcoin price has been on a steady recovery journey over the past few weeks, with several attempts at a sustained break above the $74,000 level. However, the premier cryptocurrency seems to still be getting drowned in the noise of the ongoing geopolitical tension between the United States, Israel, and Iran. This conflict in the […]
Investigators Flag Coinbase Page Asking For Seed Phrases, Tool Removed
Beyond the official page itself, experts warned it lacked a proper sitemap, making it easy to clone and weaponize on lookalike domains.
Bitfarms Rebrand Signals Strong Push Into HPC and AI Data Centers
Bitfarms shareholders have signed off on a sweeping corporate shift that relocates the company to the United States and repositions it as an infrastructure play for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC). Bitfarms Shareholders Approve Delaware Shift and KEEL Ticker Transition The vote, held March 20, delivered a near-clean sweep, with about 99.3% of […]
Brazil's finance minister shelves crypto tax policy due to election: Report
The South American country will hold its presidential election in October 2026, and incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is running for re-election.
Bitcoin Price News: Bhutan Sells $72 Million in BTC Under Fiscal Pressure, but the Smart Money Entering Pepeto Sees What the Market Does Not
The bitcoin price news this week shows what happens when a sovereign nation becomes a forced seller. Bhutan’s state investment arm transferred 973 BTC worth $72.3 million in a single day, dropping its holdings from 13,295 BTC at peak to just 4,400 BTC according to The Crypto Basic. What was once worth $1.5 billion is [...] The post Bitcoin Price News: Bhutan Sells $72 Million in BTC Under Fiscal Pressure, but the Smart Money Entering Pepeto Sees What the Market Does Not appeared first on Blockonomi.
Revisiting Somnium Space: Latest Updates in the Blockchain PC Social VR World
Introduction to is a unique PC VR platform that blends social interactions with blockchain technology. It lets users own virtual land, build worlds, and connect in immersive ways. Recently, the platform rolled out big updates like better player profiles, faster […] The post Revisiting Somnium Space: Latest Updates in the Blockchain PC Social VR World appeared first on Blockmanity.
8,285 Bitcoin, 29 Satellites, One Massive IPO: SpaceX’s Big Week
At its peak, SpaceX sat on roughly 28,000 Bitcoin — a position then valued at around $1.8 billion. Today, that number stands at 8,285 BTC, worth approximately $574 million. The company shed nearly 70% of its original holdings over a two-year stretch that coincided with one of crypto’s worst downturns. Related Reading: UK Moves To […]
Tucker Carlson Interview With Predictive Historian Jiang Xueqin Highlights Economic Risks of Iran War
Beijing-based historian Jiang Xueqin, whose geopolitical forecasts have gone viral and led to a string of high-profile interviews, most recently with Tucker Carlson, warned that a widening Middle East conflict could evolve into a prolonged global standoff with deep economic fallout. Professor States That the Iran Conflict Could Very Well Trigger Global Disruption as the […]
BNB Price Prediction Eyes $1,000 as Grayscale Expands Crypto ETFs, but Pepeto’s Presale Is the Entry That Binance Whales Are Choosing First
The bnb price prediction for 2026 just received a fresh tailwind. Grayscale filed with the SEC to launch an ETF tied to Hyperliquid’s token HYPE, expanding the crypto ETF universe beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum according to crypto.news. BNB Chain holds $3.2 billion in distributed real world asset value, positioning it second only to Ethereum according [...] The post BNB Price Prediction Eyes $1,000 as Grayscale Expands Crypto ETFs, but Pepeto’s Presale Is the Entry That Binance Whales Are Choosing First appeared first on Blockonomi.
Bitcoin Decouples From S&P 500 After Liquidation Shock as Market Divergence Widens
TLDR: Bitcoin shows its longest decoupling from equities since 2020 amid ongoing macro uncertainty. A major liquidation event erased months of open interest in a single trading session. While equities held firm, Bitcoin continued to decline due to market-specific pressures. Correlation shifts reveal changing dynamics between crypto and traditional financial markets. Bitcoin has entered its [...] The post Bitcoin Decouples From S&P 500 After Liquidation Shock as Market Divergence Widens appeared first on Blockonomi.
US Senators and White House Reach Tentative Deal to End Bank-Crypto Stablecoin Yield Clash
TLDR: Senators Tillis and Alsobrooks reached a White House-backed agreement in principle on stablecoin yield language. The deal proposes barring yield payments on passive balances to address bank concerns over deposit flight. White House adviser Patrick Witt called the agreement a major milestone toward passing the CLARITY Act. The agreement still requires vetting from banking [...] The post US Senators and White House Reach Tentative Deal to End Bank-Crypto Stablecoin Yield Clash appeared first on Blockonomi.
Why Bitcoin Price Rallied From $65,000 To $74,000 — Analyst Gives ‘Real Reason’
The price of Bitcoin has continued to approach the $75,000 mark in recent weeks, with the premier cryptocurrency showing some form of resurgence in the past few days. An analyst has laid out the “real reason” behind BTC’s latest attempt to break the $74,000 mark. $55M Of BTC Flow Out Of Binance Daily In a […]
Grayscale Enters HYPE ETF Competition With Nasdaq Listing Plan
Digital asset manager Grayscale has taken a formal step toward bringing Hyperliquid’s native token into U.S. markets, filing for a spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) tied to HYPE. Hyperliquid’s HYPE Token Draws ETF Attention From Grayscale Grayscale on March 20 filed a preliminary Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the Grayscale […]
ETH Whales Return to Profit as Market Structure Points to Early-Stage Uptrend
TLDR: Whale unrealized profit ratios remain between 1 and 1.5, showing balanced market positioning without excess pressure Historical data links low whale profit zones with accumulation phases and the start of upward price trends No spike above 3 suggests Ethereum has not reached overheated conditions seen in past cycle peaks Current structure supports gradual price [...] The post ETH Whales Return to Profit as Market Structure Points to Early-Stage Uptrend appeared first on Blockonomi.
Pi Network DApp Economy Uses Pi Coin as Core Collateral, Driving Scarcity
TLDR: Every Pi Network DApp must lock Pi Coin as collateral before minting its own custom token. More DApps launching on Pi Network means more Pi Coin gets locked, reducing circulating supply over time. Pi Coin is being positioned as base money for the ecosystem, similar to how the USD functions globally. Pi traded at [...] The post Pi Network DApp Economy Uses Pi Coin as Core Collateral, Driving Scarcity appeared first on Blockonomi.
Jerome Powell Honored With Paul Volcker Public Integrity Award at ASPA Annual Conference
TLDR: Jerome Powell received the Paul Volcker Public Integrity Award at the ASPA Annual Conference via video. Powell called Volcker the greatest public servant in economics, citing his non-partisan service under four presidents. Volcker held firm against political pressure in the 1980s, ultimately defeating double-digit inflation through high interest rates. Powell closed with a defining [...] The post Jerome Powell Honored With Paul Volcker Public Integrity Award at ASPA Annual Conference appeared first on Blockonomi.
Analyst: TD Sequential Flashes Buy Signals for These 2 Popular Altcoins
Both assets have been sluggish on the weekly chart, but will that change for the better soon?
CertiK Teams Up with UNODC and Interpol in Bold Move to Crush Crypto Crime Worldwide
Introduction: A Game-Changer for Web3 Security In a major step forward for the crypto world, , a top Web3 security firm, has joined a key global framework to fight cryptocurrency crime. This partnership with heavyweights like the United Nations Office […] The post CertiK Teams Up with UNODC and Interpol in Bold Move to Crush Crypto Crime Worldwide appeared first on Blockmanity.
Bitcoin Miners’ Position Index Hits Historic Low: Strength Signal or Early Warning Sign?
TLDR: Bitcoin Miners’ Position Index has dropped to -1.04, marking one of the lowest readings in its recorded history. Extreme low MPI reflects minimal miner selling pressure, suggesting miners may be holding rewards in anticipation of higher prices. Historically, Bitcoin price recoveries emerged as MPI rose from depressed levels, not at the moment it hit [...] The post Bitcoin Miners’ Position Index Hits Historic Low: Strength Signal or Early Warning Sign? appeared first on Blockonomi.
Wallet Draining Scam Targets Openclaw Community With Fake Airdrop
A phishing campaign targeting Openclaw developers is spreading through Github, attempting to trick users into connecting crypto wallets and exposing funds to theft. Crypto Developers Warned of Github-Based Phishing Attack Cybersecurity firm OX Security reported this week that it identified the campaign, which impersonates the Openclaw ecosystem and uses fake Github accounts to reach developers […]
Ripple Study Reveals How Financial World Leaders Are Looking At The Market
Ripple has released a crypto survey that sought the opinions of over 1,000 financial world leaders on their crypto market outlook. Notably, most of these leaders suggested that institutions must look to embrace crypto or risk losing their competitiveness in the market. Ripple Study Shows Finance Leaders View Crypto as Now Important Ripple noted that […]
OpenAI Plans to Nearly Double Its Workforce to 8,000 Employees by End of 2026
TLDR: OpenAI plans to nearly double its workforce from 4,500 to 8,000 employees by the close of 2026. Most new hires will be deployed across product development, engineering, research, and sales divisions. OpenAI is recruiting “technical ambassadorship” specialists to help businesses maximize its AI tools. A $110 billion funding round valued OpenAI at $840 billion, [...] The post OpenAI Plans to Nearly Double Its Workforce to 8,000 Employees by End of 2026 appeared first on Blockonomi.
Stablecoins Surpass Nations as Major U.S. Treasury Holders After GENIUS Act
TLDR: Tether holds $141B in U.S. Treasury exposure, ranking it 17th among all global government debt holders. The GENIUS Act legally requires stablecoin issuers to back every token with T-bills or dollar equivalents. China cut $86B in Treasury holdings as Japan signals drawdown, opening demand gaps stablecoins now fill. Apollo projects the stablecoin market could [...] The post Stablecoins Surpass Nations as Major U.S. Treasury Holders After GENIUS Act appeared first on Blockonomi.
BTC Price Analysis: Trapped in Narrow Range as Volatility Plummets – Breakout Signals Building
Introduction to the Latest Bitcoin (BTC) is not making big moves right now. It sits in a , trading between $62,000 and $64,000 for days. Traders watch closely as . This calm period often comes before a big jump or […] The post BTC Price Analysis: Trapped in Narrow Range as Volatility Plummets – Breakout Signals Building appeared first on Blockmanity.
Hong Kong Retiree Loses HK$6.6 million to Cryptocurrency Scam in Three Back-to-Back Frauds
TLDR: A 66-year-old Hong Kong retiree lost HK$6.6 million to three separate cryptocurrency scams in six months. Each scammer posed as a virtual currency expert on WhatsApp and vanished after receiving the transferred funds. Hong Kong police warn that anyone offering to recover scam losses is likely running a follow-up fraud. Police advise the public [...] The post Hong Kong Retiree Loses HK$6.6 million to Cryptocurrency Scam in Three Back-to-Back Frauds appeared first on Blockonomi.
Bitcoin Price Prediction: Will BTC Remain Above $70K This Weekend?
Bitcoin is still in recovery mode, but the pace has cooled as the price runs into a heavier resistance cluster in the low-to-mid $70,000s. The market has already bounced meaningfully from the February washout near $60,000, yet the latest price action shows that buyers are now being forced to prove they can do more than […]
Ethereum Price Prediction: Will ETH Lose $2K Support After Rejection at $2.4K?
Ethereum’s rebound has cooled off following yet another failed attempt to push through the overhead resistance level. The market is still holding above its February base, which keeps the broader recovery idea alive, but the latest rejection shows that bulls are not in full control yet. For now, ETH looks caught between a still-improving short-term […]
XRP Battles Descending Channel Resistance While Ripple Quietly Absorbs the Global Financial System
TLDR: XRP has dropped 5.8% in three days and remains trapped inside an eight-month descending channel near $1.45. A confirmed breakout above channel resistance could push XRP to a price target range between $2.50 and $4.00. Ripple has spent over $2.25 billion on acquisitions, building a full-stack financial platform around the XRP Ledger. XRP holds [...] The post XRP Battles Descending Channel Resistance While Ripple Quietly Absorbs the Global Financial System appeared first on Blockonomi.
OpenAI targets 8,000 staff as AI competition heats up
OpenAI's workforce expansion may intensify industry competition, but it risks financial strain if enterprise adoption lags behind expectations. The post OpenAI targets 8,000 staff as AI competition heats up appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
From Cattle Trades to Crypto: Why XRPL Is Rewriting the Story of Global Money
TLDR: XRPL now hosts $2.3 billion in tokenized real-world assets, drawing major institutional players worldwide. The XRP Ledger settles transactions in 3 to 5 seconds at fractions of a penny, far outpacing traditional wire transfers. Société Générale, SBI Holdings, and Braza Bank have all launched financial products directly on the XRPL platform. Ripple has processed [...] The post From Cattle Trades to Crypto: Why XRPL Is Rewriting the Story of Global Money appeared first on Blockonomi.
Ledger CTO Issues Alert for Crypto Users Amid Critical Chrome Security Update
Crypto users are getting security alerts as fresh risks now target devices.
SEC crypto guidance puts the 'final nail' in the Gensler era: Analyst
The SEC's digital asset market taxonomy, which classifies most cryptocurrencies and tokens as non-securities, is a major step for US regulators.
XRP Burn Rate Soars 313% Despite Stalled Price Move
The XRP network is seeing remarkable growth in usage as participation from retail and institutional users begins to hit levels seen in the previous year, with the XRP burn rate crossing 2,400.
Bitcoin options signal fear even as BTC ETF outflows remain relatively low
Bitcoin ETF outflows are too small to signal a bearish pivot from traders, but worsening US macroeconomic conditions and high oil prices keep BTC traders on the hedge.
US Stocks Under Pressure as S&P 500 Breaks Key Level Despite Iran Oil Sanctions Relief
U.S. stocks closed sharply lower Friday as war-driven energy costs and shifting rate expectations forced investors to rethink risk. S&P 500 Hits 2025 Low U.S. equities extended their slide for a fourth straight week on Friday, with all major benchmarks finishing firmly in the red as geopolitical tension and inflation pressure converged. The Nasdaq Composite […]
Bitcoin Shows Steady Stream Of Outflows On Binance — What This Means
Over the past couple of weeks, Bitcoin has been moving to reclaim its past key levels around $70,000 and $75,000. Interestingly, on-chain data suggests that this may be due to a steady influx of new demand. Related Reading: Here’s Why The Bitcoin Price Fell Below The $70,000 Level Again Approximately $55M In BTC Exits Binance […]
TRON DAO Takes Center Stage at DC Blockchain Summit 2026 as Diamond Sponsor
TLDR: TRON DAO joined DC Blockchain Summit 2026 as a Diamond Sponsor, engaging policymakers on digital asset regulation. Justin Sun delivered a keynote on building unified financial infrastructure combining blockchain and traditional finance. TRON DAO’s Adrian Wall moderated a session on U.S. crypto regulatory clarity alongside Representative Dusty Johnson. TRON DAO hosted a VIP Lounge [...] The post TRON DAO Takes Center Stage at DC Blockchain Summit 2026 as Diamond Sponsor appeared first on Blockonomi.
Stablecoins Are Taking Over TradFi: Inside Ripple’s Massive 2026 Industry Survey
Stablecoins are a key focus, with 74% of executives viewing them as tools to unlock working capital and enhance treasury operations.
Silver Loses 43% in Eight Weeks as Gulf War Lays Bare Its Industrial Identity Over Monetary Role
TLDR: Silver fell 43% from its $121.67 all-time high to $69.50 in under eight weeks after Gulf war shocks hit. Over 60% of silver demand is industrial, leaving it exposed when energy costs and rate hike fears surged. Qatar’s helium facility destruction threatens chip fab output, reducing a core source of silver packaging demand. Gold [...] The post Silver Loses 43% in Eight Weeks as Gulf War Lays Bare Its Industrial Identity Over Monetary Role appeared first on Blockonomi.
Ethereum eyes 25% rally as richest ETH whales return to 'profitable state'
ETH price could climb toward $2,750 by June and above $3,200 by September if the historical whale-profit signal plays out again.
Arc Launches Programmable Settlement Layer to Replace Legacy Capital Markets Infrastructure
TLDR: Arc’s atomic DvP settles tokenized assets and stablecoin payments simultaneously, eliminating principal risk in one transaction. Traditional T+1 and T+2 settlement cycles lock up capital and increase counterparty exposure across fragmented intermediary systems. Arc embeds transfer restrictions, jurisdictional controls, and compliance logic directly into onchain assets via smart contracts. Onchain collateral management on Arc [...] The post Arc Launches Programmable Settlement Layer to Replace Legacy Capital Markets Infrastructure appeared first on Blockonomi.
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Drops 7.76% in Major 2026 Decline
Bitcoin mining difficulty adjusted to 133.79T, a drop of 7.76%.
Shibarium L3 'Currently Under Testing': When Is Mainnet Launch?
Shibarium's Layer-3 solution is currently under testing, with its mainnet launch uncertain.
Bitcoin Faces Flush Risk as Momentum Collapses and Institutional Demand Retreats
TLDR: Bitcoin’s momentum indicator dropped to 20.0, confirming extreme weakness and the absence of Wall Street re-engagement at current levels. Two consecutive days of ETF outflows totaling $253.7M confirm that institutional capital has not returned to the Bitcoin market yet. The Coinbase Premium Gap fell to -5.82, reflecting weakened American institutional buying pressure across spot [...] The post Bitcoin Faces Flush Risk as Momentum Collapses and Institutional Demand Retreats appeared first on Blockonomi.
A New Crypto Predator Emerges: Google Exposes ‘Ghostblade’
Private crypto holders took the heaviest losses from hacking, phishing, and digital theft attempts in February 2026, according to blockchain intelligence firm Nominis — and a newly identified strain of iOS malware may explain part of why individual users have become the preferred target. Related Reading: South Korea Builds AI Tax Tracker While Moving To […]
Top 5 Stablecoins Control 89% of $316B Market as Sector Edges Higher in March 2026
The stablecoin economy keeps pressing higher, with its total valuation topping $316 billion as of March 21 after adding $124.9 million over the past week. Of that $316 billion, Tether’s USDT holds a commanding 58.25% share. Stablecoin Supply Grows Steadily The fiat-pegged token sector moved slightly higher this past week, adding 0.04%. Zooming out, the […]
Worldcoin reportedly sells 117 million WLD through OTC deals
Worldcoin's OTC sales and upcoming token unlock could significantly impact market dynamics and investor confidence in crypto projects. The post Worldcoin reportedly sells 117 million WLD through OTC deals appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Dogecoin Price Prediction: Why Whales Prefer AlphaPepe 100x Q2 Debut Over DOGE Stagnation
If you have been holding Dogecoin waiting for a breakout, the last few months have probably felt heavy. The market is sitting in extreme fear. Portfolios are red. And every time it looks like a bounce is coming, the sellers show up and push it right back down. That kind of environment breaks most people. [...] The post Dogecoin Price Prediction: Why Whales Prefer AlphaPepe 100x Q2 Debut Over DOGE Stagnation appeared first on Blockonomi.
Solana Whale Unlocks $163 Million Stake at Once
Solana stakes worth over $163 million have been unlocked as a whale moved the tokens in a single transaction, sparking discussions among market watchers.
Discovering the FORTUNE CRYPTO 40: Resilient Blockchain Businesses Ready to Thrive
Discovering the : Resilient Blockchain Businesses Ready to Thrive The crypto world faced tough times in 2022. A fake stablecoin called Terra crashed in May, sparking a huge market drop that erased over $1 trillion in value. High inflation and […] The post Discovering the FORTUNE CRYPTO 40: Resilient Blockchain Businesses Ready to Thrive appeared first on Blockmanity.
$160 Billion Flood Incoming? Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF Bet Could Ignite Markets
What would Morgan Stanley's involvement in Bitcoin mean for the market? Well, some are saying it's a massive bet.
Ripple issues urgent alert about fake telegram accounts
Ripple warns of fake Telegram accounts impersonating its staff. Users urged to verify communications through official channels to avoid scams.
Solana (SOL) Reclaims $90 Amid Golden Cross Setup, Where's Price Heading?
Solana (SOL) has printed a mini golden cross as its price flips the $90 resistance.
FanDuel Meets Its Crypto Rival: How ZunaBet Is Changing the Conversation
The online gambling industry has settled into a pattern over the past few years. A handful of large operators control most of the market, players pick from similar-looking products, and the biggest innovations tend to be minor updates to existing features. But every now and then a new platform arrives that forces a different kind [...] The post FanDuel Meets Its Crypto Rival: How ZunaBet Is Changing the Conversation appeared first on Blockonomi.
Bitcoin Exchange Reserves Plummet To Lowest Level – Why This May Not Be Bullish
The Bitcoin exchange reserve has recorded its lowest-ever value, which should represent a bullish development. However, recent stablecoin reserve activity highlights a point of concern. Related Reading: Trump-Backed American Bitcoin Accumulates $450M BTC, Enters Top 20 Treasury Holders Exchanges Now Hold Only 13% Of BTC Supply – Details In a QuickTake post on CryptoQuant, APTRekt […]
Hong Kong retiree loses $840K in triple ‘crypto expert’ scam
Hong Kong police say a 66-year-old retiree was duped three times in six months by self-styled “crypto investment experts,” as scammers promised easy gains and help to recover losses.
Bitcoin Market Update: BTC Stuck in Tight Range as Volatility Drops and Breakout Looms
Bitcoin traded at $70,646 on Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m., holding within a narrow intraday range as technical indicators reflected a broadly neutral stance across key timeframes. Market participants continue to monitor consolidation near the $70,000 level as momentum signals diverge and volatility compresses. Bitcoin Chart Outlook Price action on the daily chart shows bitcoin […]
Ripple Clarifies: No Official Telegram as Scam Accounts Rise
Ripple says it does not have an official Telegram channel as scams proliferate.
Crypto market recap: What happened today?
Hong Kong police warn after a senior loses HK$6.6M to crypto scams; Grayscale files for HYPE ETF; US lawmakers near stablecoin agreement.
2 Tech Stocks Set to Outshine Bitcoin and Every Crypto for Long-Term Growth
Why Crypto’s Big Wins Are Losing Steam – And Where to Look Next Over the last three years, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and XRP have delivered stunning returns. Bitcoin climbed nearly 200%, while XRP surged over 320%. These gains have drawn […] The post 2 Tech Stocks Set to Outshine Bitcoin and Every Crypto for Long-Term Growth appeared first on Blockmanity.
Ethereum Price Won’t Crash To $1,500 Until This Happens First, Analyst Reveals
Ethereum’s rebound above $2,000 has already sparked a fair bit of bullish sentiment and the recovery has also pushed other altcoins higher. Despite the price correction, it doesn’t look like the uptrend is completely over yet, especially as bulls have been able to maintain the support above $2,000. Speaking on this, crypto analyst Celal Kucuker […]
XRP Ledger Addresses With 100,000 XRP Hit 32,054
XRP Ledger (XRPL) whale addresses hit a new high, per Santiment data.
Grayscale Files S-1 to Launch HYPE ETF on Nasdaq
Grayscale has filed a form with the SEC to approve the launch of their HYPE ETF.
Bitcoin mining difficulty falls 7.7% as miner pressure persists
Bitcoin’s mining difficulty just logged its second sizeable cut of 2026, easing conditions for remaining miners as competition from artificial intelligence data centers rises.
$15 XRP? Ripple CTO Emeritus Responds to Critic With Surprise Take
XRP stays in the spotlight as the crypto community predicts its valuation in the coming days.
66-year-old retired man scammed in 3 crypto fraud cases
A 66-year-old Hong Kong man loses HK$6.6M in three separate cryptocurrency scams. Police urge caution against fraud.
Bittensor Subnet Breakthrough, Institutional Confidence, and More – Week In Reiew
This week’s developments highlight crypto’s deepening ties to macro, AI, and traditional finance. Bitcoin slid amid geopolitical tensions, underscoring its sensitivity to global risk. Meanwhile, Bittensor’s decentralized AI milestone drew attention from Nvidia’s Jensen Huang, signaling growing legitimacy for onchain innovation. Institutional momentum remains strong, with most investors planning to increase exposure, while FTX’s multibillion-dollar […]
Ethereum Soars 121% in Active Addresses as Price Regains Strength
Ethereum is seeing remarkable growth in its network activity as the market begins to build momentum, gradually recovering from the prolonged volatility seen recently.
Coinidol.com: Solana Slumps to the $80 Critical Support
Solana (SOL) prices surged above the moving average lines, reaching a high of $97.
Elevate Your BTC by Integrating Bitcoin Everlight Shards Early
For many years, earning Bitcoin has historically required complicated trading or expensive mining equipment that’s difficult for many people to run at home. This, in the context of users constantly looking for reliable passive income sources in the digital asset space, is important, especially as this search soars in 2026. Now, however, a new trend […]
Ethereum Activity Soars: Active Addresses Set New Record
Data shows the Ethereum network has recently set a new all-time high (ATH) in the Active Addresses indicator, suggesting elevated user activity. 30-Day MA Of Ethereum Active Addresses Has Reached A New ATH As highlighted by CryptoQuant community analyst Maartunn in an X post, the Ethereum Active Addresses has set a new record in its […]