Cardano has seen more than 1.74 billion ADA traded in 24 hours, with eyes fixed on the price.

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The response comes after Senator Blumenthal’s letter raised concerns about Binance’s AML controls and cited reports from outlets such as the New York Times, Fortune, and the WSJ.

The broader crypto market crashed following poor-than-expected macroeconomic data from the United States. Investors pulled significant capital out of risky assets and turned to capital preservation. The post Are 'busy' Ethereum whales a sign of big players getting ready for a big move? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Elon Musk’s intentions to launch a financial services app have not been a secret, but the question mostly has been how Dogecoin fits into that dream. Musk was the primary reason for Dogecoin’s legendary 33,000% rally back in 2021, calling it his favorite cryptocurrency. Now that the billionaire has secured money transmission licenses in over […]

XRP's monthly overview highlights Ripple, XRPL expansion and enterprise adoption.

Meanwhile, another analyst said that BTC's run could resume soon as long as it remains above $60,000.

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[PRESS RELEASE – New York, United States, March 7th, 2026] OmniPact, a decentralized protocol building a trust layer for peer-to-peer transactions of physical and digital assets, announced today it has raised $50 million in a private funding round. The investment will speed up the development of its mainnet, integration of cross-chain features, and deployment of […]

Analysis of the best oil stocks to buy as Brent crude tops $90: Exxon (XOM), Chevron (CVX), Shell (SHEL), TotalEnergies, and ConocoPhillips ranked by performance. The post Top 5 Oil Stocks to Invest In Now: Exxon (XOM), Chevron (CVX), Shell (SHEL) Lead the Way appeared first on Blockonomi.

Nvidia (NVDA) stock fell 3% Friday on news of potential U.S. AI chip export restrictions and paused China H200 shipments, despite beating Q4 estimates. The post Nvidia (NVDA) Stock Slides 3% Amid Fresh U.S. Export Control Concerns appeared first on Blockonomi.

Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) ended the week under pressure as bitcoin funds recorded a second consecutive day of heavy outflows. Ether, XRP, and solana ETFs also posted losses, marking another broad selloff across the sector. Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Post Second Straight Day of Heavy Outflows The crypto ETF market closed the week on a cautious […]

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BNP Paribas identifies Google, Amazon, and Meta as potential first testers of orbital data centers, but launch costs must drop 90% before testing begins. The post Space Data Centers: Google, Amazon, and Meta Poised for Orbital Testing appeared first on Blockonomi.

XRP saw mass ETF withdrawals for the second time this month, suggesting that institutions are withdrawing their participation in the leading altcoin.

Palantir (PLTR) stock gained 15% this week following U.S. strikes on Iran, with analysts raising price targets amid growing defense sector interest. The post Palantir (PLTR) Stock Surges 15% Following Iran Conflict and Defense Tech Boom appeared first on Blockonomi.

Vertiv (VRT) stock fell 3.1% Friday on high volume despite beating Q4 earnings estimates. Analysts upgraded targets to $290 while insiders sold $104M. The post Vertiv (VRT) Stock Drops 3% as Heavy Volume Overshadows Strong Earnings and Analyst Upgrades appeared first on Blockonomi.

Micron (MU) stock receives a record $650 price target from Aletheia Capital analyst Warren Lau, pointing to 75% upside driven by AI memory chip demand. The post Micron (MU) Stock Eyes 75% Surge After Analyst Sets $650 Target Amid AI Boom appeared first on Blockonomi.

Binance has formally responded to US Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) following a congressional letter in which the lawmaker cited media reports alleging the company enabled large-scale violations of US and international sanctions involving Iran.  In an open letter published Friday, Binance rejected the claims and accused the senator of relying on what it described as […]

Jane Street and market manipulation often go hand in hand. From a technical perspective, the firm’s involvement in the infamous 10 A.M. Bitcoin [BTC] moves can have dual effects - It may trigger The post Could Jane Street’s $19M Bitcoin sale spark fresh liquidation risks? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Bloom Energy (BE) stock plummeted 15.5% after Oracle and OpenAI cancelled their Texas AI data center project, despite strong Q1 earnings expectations. The post Bloom Energy (BE) Stock Plunges 15% as Oracle-OpenAI Texas Data Center Project Gets Scrapped appeared first on Blockonomi.

Cathie Wood's ARK Invest sold $3.17M in Roku (ROKU) shares while purchasing Joby Aviation and Robinhood (HOOD) stock on March 6. Full trading activity here. The post ARK Invest’s Latest Moves: Wood Increases Joby Aviation and Robinhood (HOOD) Stakes, Exits Roku (ROKU) appeared first on Blockonomi.

Hims & Hers (HIMS) stock surged 39% after-hours on news of a partnership with Novo Nordisk (NVO) to sell weight loss drugs, ending their legal dispute. The post Hims & Hers (HIMS) Stock Soars 39% on Novo Nordisk (NVO) Obesity Drug Partnership appeared first on Blockonomi.

Ripple introduces Digital Prime Broker model using XRP for institutional settlement, while Ripple Prime adds CFTC-regulated crypto futures on Coinbase platform. The post Ripple Unveils Digital Prime Broker Strategy to Onboard Banks — XRP’s Role Explained appeared first on Blockonomi.

February payrolls dropped 92K jobs vs. expectations of 58K gain. Unemployment rose to 4.4%, boosting Fed rate cut odds as oil prices surge on Mideast tensions. The post February Jobs Data Shock: How a 92K Employment Drop Shifts Fed Policy Outlook appeared first on Blockonomi.

Minnesota’s Crackdown on Crypto ATMs: Why Lawmakers Want a Total Ban to Stop Scams Imagine an elderly person standing confused at a gas station, feeding their hard-earned money into a machine that promises quick crypto buys. This heartbreaking scene is […] The post Minnesota’s Crackdown on Crypto ATMs: Why Lawmakers Want a Total Ban to Stop Scams appeared first on Blockmanity.

Kalshi and Polymarket are pursuing $20B valuations in new fundraising rounds, despite facing regulatory restrictions and insider trading allegations. The post Prediction Market Giants Kalshi and Polymarket Eye $20B Valuations Amid Regulatory Pressures appeared first on Blockonomi.

Ripple's new Digital Prime Broker whitepaper positions XRP (XRP) for institutional settlement while Ripple Prime expands CFTC-regulated crypto futures access. The post Ripple (XRP) Unveils Ambitious Digital Prime Broker Strategy for Institutional Adoption appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitcoin traded at $68,094 as of 8 a.m. EST on March 7, 2026, down 3.3% over the previous 24 hours, with a market cap of around $1.36 trillion and roughly $39.07 billion in daily trading volume. The leading cryptocurrency moved within a $67,495 to $70,423 intraday range, while technical indicators across multiple timeframes pointed to […]

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XRP is at a neutral price zone, as showcased by the Bollinger Bands indicator and on-chain metrics.

On-chain data shows the Bitcoin Difficulty has seen little change in the latest adjustment as a result of the recent sideways trend in the Hashrate. Bitcoin Difficulty Has Only Seen A Change Of 0.45% In The New Adjustment The Bitcoin “Difficulty” refers to a metric built into the blockchain that controls how hard the miners […]

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Ethena [ENA] rallied to a local high of $0.12 on Wednesday, 04 March. An AMBCrypto report had detailed the swift surge in prices and the commensurate increase in Open Interest that signaled short-termThe post Ethena's price slips 15% from its weekly high - Deeper losses ahead? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Escalating tensions and military actions risk destabilizing the Middle East, impacting global oil markets and regional power dynamics. The post Trump declares Iran “surrendered” to Middle East neighbors, threatens further strikes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Iran also rejected Trump's demand for unconditional surrender but apologized to its neighbors.

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Introduction: A Blockchain ETF with an AI Twist In the fast-moving world of crypto and tech investing, few funds stand out like the BKCH ETF. This Global X Blockchain ETF has delivered a stunning 57.9% return over the past 12 […] The post Why the BKCH ETF Is Silently Evolving into a Top AI Infrastructure Bet appeared first on Blockmanity.

Crypto and financial markets are converging in new ways as institutions, regulators, and macro forces reshape the landscape. NYSE parent ICE has invested in crypto exchange OKX at a $25 billion valuation, signaling deeper Wall Street integration with digital assets. Arthur Hayes argues the next bitcoin buying opportunity could follow Fed rate cuts tied to […]

TLDR: Europe still imported 2 billion cubic feet per day of Russian LNG last year, half of Russia’s total exports. Qatar supplies 20% of global LNG and declared force majeure, with production halted for at least one month. The U.S. now controls over 50% of Europe’s LNG supply, giving Washington direct leverage over EU energy [...] The post European Energy Crisis: How Russia and Qatar Shocks Are Threatening EU Industrial Power appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: OmniPact raised $50M from anonymous institutional investors and family offices to advance its trust protocol. The funding will cover mainnet development, security audits, and a Q1 2026 testnet launch on schedule. Smart contracts serve as on-chain guarantors, removing all intermediaries from peer-to-peer transactions. OmniPact’s roadmap includes RWA integration and AI agent transaction capabilities across [...] The post OmniPact Raises $50 Million to Power the Future of Decentralized Trust Infrastructure appeared first on Blockonomi.

Seychelles-based cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin has been ordered to halt its operations in Dubai after regulators determined the platform was operating without the required authorization.  The action was announced Thursday by Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), which stated that KuCoin does not hold a license to provide virtual asset services in or from the emirate. […]

Recent on-chain conditions indicate that Bitcoin [BTC] has entered a period of structural market stress. Several cycle indicators are now compressing simultaneously as post-peak fragility continues toThe post Bitcoin trades 20% below miner costs as fear builds, but is a bullish rotation starting? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Lawmakers are pushing new regulation for prediction markets after suspiciously timed Polymarket bets on US and Israeli strikes on Iran raised insider-trading concerns.

The ShibClaw skills mark a move toward AI agents that could perform tasks.

TLDR: South Korea FSC excludes USDT and USDC from corporate crypto investment guidelines over legal conflicts. The Foreign Exchange Transactions Act does not recognize stablecoins as a valid external payment method. Listed companies may invest in the top 20 non-stablecoin assets, capped at 5% of their own capital. A pending amendment to the Foreign Exchange [...] The post South Korea Bars Stablecoins from Corporate Crypto Investment Guidelines Over Legal Conflict appeared first on Blockonomi.

The cryptocurrency industry entered a dynamic phase in the first quarter of 2026, characterized by a shift from speculative trading to a focus on network utility. Leading this charge is Solana (SOL), The post Solana price registers 14% rally, how SOL and utility protocols are shaping crypto in Q1 2026 appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Justin Bons believes that Zcash and Monero can be cracked with quantum computers in the future.

Kazakhstan’s central bank will soon begin investing up to $350 million from its gold and foreign exchange reserves into cryptocurrency assets and related companies, as part of its broader digital assets strategy. Related Reading: US Watchdogs Submit Crypto, Prediction Markets Rule Plans For White House Review Central Bank Prepares For $350M Investment Into Crypto-Related Assets […]

Investors are calling this the single best week for Strategy [MSTR].  From a technical lens, MSTR’s stock declined by roughly 10% in under 72 hours. Notably, it closely followed Bitcoin’s [BTCThe post 4,277 BTC bought, is 10K next? How STRC is fueling MSTR’s Bitcoin moves! appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Stablecoin monthly transaction volume reached a record $1.8 trillion in February, as USDC surprised analysts with 70% of the total volume.

Crypto exchange OKX is rolling out a built-in social network called Orbit inside its trading app, aiming to merge market discussion, community engagement, and real-time trading data. OKX Blends Social Media and Crypto Trading With Orbit Crypto exchange OKX is expanding its platform with a new built-in social network designed to bring market conversations directly […]

TLDR: China’s HR minister pledges stable employment over five years despite rapid AI and labour disruptions. Young people, college graduates, and migrant workers are prioritized under China’s new employment plan. Vocational training and entrepreneurship support will help workers adapt to AI-driven industry changes. China aims to align AI development with workforce growth rather than allowing [...] The post China’s HR Minister Says Jobs Will Stay Stable for 5 Years Despite AI and Labour Headwinds appeared first on Blockonomi.

Stablecoins’ promise lies in their utility, making them ideal for solving one of the oldest problems: managing risk in an unpredictable world.

TLDR: Binance and founder Changpeng Zhao had all civil terrorism financing claims dismissed by a Manhattan federal judge. The 535 plaintiffs failed to prove Binance culpably linked itself to 64 terrorist attacks from 2017 to 2024. Judge Vargas ruled the 891-page complaint was excessive but allowed plaintiffs to file an amended version. Zhao accused plaintiffs [...] The post Binance and Changpeng Zhao Win Dismissal of $4.3B Terrorism Financing Civil Lawsuit appeared first on Blockonomi.

Despite strong backing from President Donald Trump and ongoing discussions at the White House, the CLARITY Act — the Senate’s long-debated crypto market structure bill — remains stalled as political divisions persist and the midterm elections draw closer. The legislation has been slowed by continued resistance from Senate Democrats and the banking industry, both of […]

xAI’s Grok drew massive attention on X after delivering profanity-filled roasts of Elon Musk, Benjamin Netanyahu and Keir Starmer following user prompts.

Bitcoin falls below $70k as ETF flows turn negative, while DeFi development continues with new Ethereum lending protocols. Bitcoin has come under renewed pressure after slipping back below the $70,000 level, as U.S. spot ETF flows turned negative following several…

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TLDR: Cango operated at 34.55 EH/s in February, running 30% below its 50 EH/s installed capacity Bitcoin hashprice dropped to the low-$30 range, squeezing miners with costs near $40/PH/s daily Cango sold 4,616 BTC in February — over ten times its monthly production — to cut loan exposure The asset-light Bitmain colocation model enabled fast [...] The post Cango Cuts Bitcoin Mining Output 30% as Hashprice Slump Continues appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Bitcoin is attempting to hold the $70,000 level as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East intensify, injecting fresh uncertainty into global financial markets. The asset began the week trading above $74,000 but experienced a sharp repricing as investors reacted to escalating developments around the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global energy supply. As […]

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Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has ordered crypto exchanges MEXC, KuCoin, and their affiliates to immediately cease all "unlicensed" activity in the region.  In a public statemThe post Dubai's regulator warns MEXC, KuCoin to cease ‘unlicensed’ crypto activity appeared first on AMBCrypto.

TLDR: BlackRock blocked $580M in withdrawal requests after its HPS fund hit the 5% quarterly redemption cap limit. The $3 trillion private credit market faces a structural mismatch between investor liquidity needs and long-term loan terms. Blue Owl and BlackRock both faced heavy withdrawal pressure, pointing to possible tightening across private lending markets. Weakening labor [...] The post BlackRock Blocks $580M in Withdrawal Requests from HPS Corporate Lending Fund appeared first on Blockonomi.

Pi Network's PI token continues to defy the overall market trend with a massive double-digit gains daily.

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The round, led by Allianz X, Allianz’s Group strategic investment arm, seeks to help Uala expand its operations across Latin America. The company reached a $3.2 billion valuation, becoming one of the largest digital conglomerates in the region. Uala Reaches $3.2 Billion Valuation In Latest Funding Round Uala, an Argentina-based neobank, has closed a successful […]

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Institutional interest in XRP is picking up as ETFs tied to the asset attract fresh inflows. While attention remains on developments surrounding Ripple, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is pushing ahead with theThe post Ripple (XRP) records new ETF inflows while Mutuum Finance (MUTM) protocol development advances appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Friday was the worst day in terms of daily outflows for the XRP ETFs in over a month.

A pilot involving the central bank and major financial institutions tested whether distributed ledger infrastructure could streamline bond issuance, trading and settlement.

Ethereum (ETH) trades near $2,000 as whales accumulate, staking queue hits 3.4M ETH, ETFs see $90M outflows, and Vitalik proposes Minimmit upgrade. The post Ethereum (ETH) Price Analysis: Whale Buying Intensifies as Network Staking Demand Explodes appeared first on Blockonomi.

Coinbase Prime debuts unified cross-margin trading and regulated futures for institutions, delivering 20+ contracts via its CFTC-regulated arm on one platform. The post Coinbase Prime Unveils Cross-Margin Trading and CFTC-Regulated Futures for Institutions appeared first on Blockonomi.

AI-driven quant funds post 52% returns while 84% of retail crypto traders lose money. Goldman Sachs warns of layoffs. Learn why AI trading agents are winning. The post AI-Powered Quant Funds Outperform Individual Traders in Stock and Crypto Markets appeared first on Blockonomi.

Binance responds to U.S. Senate investigation, denying direct crypto transfers to Iran and calling media reports defamatory. Two accounts removed after probe. The post Binance Responds to U.S. Senate: No Direct Crypto Transfers Found to Iranian Entities appeared first on Blockonomi.

AVAX One Technology bought back 2.4M shares at $0.76, down 95% from highs. CEO says stock undervalued relative to Avalanche blockchain holdings and platform. The post AVAX One Repurchases 2.4M Shares, CEO Says Stock Trading Below Fair Value appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitcoin (BTC) retreats to $68K after disappointing February jobs report shows 92,000 job losses, triggering whale selling and major ETF outflows. The post Bitcoin (BTC) Price Retreats to $68K Following Dismal February Jobs Report appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Just over 10,000 Bitcoin — out of nearly 20 million in circulation — sits in wallets actually exposed to a quantum attack. Related Reading: US Moves Bitcoin During Iran Strikes — Market Watches Closely That number comes from CoinShares, a crypto asset management firm, which found in February that only 10,230 coins are both vulnerable […]

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Bitcoin [BTC] rallied as high as $74,050 on Wednesday, 04 March. However, it fell below the $70k support in the past 24 hours of trading. The move underscored that aggressive selling pressure, which dThe post Short-term profit-taking pushes Bitcoin back below key $70K level - What next? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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SB 314 expands Florida’s money services law to cover stablecoins, requiring issuer compliance with existing regulations while banning unlicensed issuance.

The local regulator said the two exchanges have been offering trading services without the necessary approval.

Introduction: A Hidden Battle Brewing in the Blockchain World Imagine a shadowy underworld where digital currencies fuel everything from sanctions busting to massive hacks. A groundbreaking report shines a light on this dark side of crypto, revealing a staggering laundered […] The post Unmasking Crypto’s $350 Billion Shadow War: Rogue Nations’ Assault on Global Finance appeared first on Blockmanity.

TLDR: Fidelity data shows Bitcoin volatility hitting record lows even months after the 2025 price peak near $126,000. Public companies and ETFs now hold nearly 12% of Bitcoin supply, signaling major institutional accumulation. Bitcoin’s MVRV ratio has stayed near 2x realized value this cycle, far below peaks seen in past bull markets. Fidelity’s profit-to-volatility ratio [...] The post Bitcoin’s Four-Year Cycle May Be Ending, Fidelity Research Suggests appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Cryptocurrency exchanges are increasingly evolving beyond digital asset trading platforms, gradually becoming global venues for traditional financial derivatives. A recent CryptoQuant report highlights how this shift is accelerating as market participants from traditional finance begin to utilize crypto-native infrastructure to trade assets outside the typical cryptocurrency universe. Related Reading: Bitcoin Bears Lose The Lead: Negative […]

LIT, the native token of Lighter DEX, shed over 16% of its value into the weekend.  The token slipped from $1.38 to a record low of $1.15. The decline followed reports that Justin Sun, the founderThe post Liquidity shock? LIT drops 16% after Justin Sun pulls funds from Lighter appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Binance has issued a formal response to a letter sent by Richard Blumenthal, pushing back against claims that the exchange failed to properly enforce sanctions restrictions. The senator’s inquiry, dated February 24, raised concerns about reports suggesting the platform may have allowed activity connected to sanctioned jurisdictions. Binance says those claims are inaccurate and based on misunderstandings of how its compliance systems actually work. In its response, the exchange stated that it voluntarily addressed the inquiry to clarify what it described as misleading allegations that have circulated in recent media coverage. The company also stressed that it takes accusations related The post Binance Responds To Senator Blumenthal Over Sanctions Compliance Claims appeared first on The Merkle News.

The first few months of 2026 have already delivered a tough lesson for the crypto industry: not every project survives the long run. While new protocols and platforms continue to launch across the blockchain ecosystem, several once-promising ventures have quietly closed their doors. Liquidity has tightened, trading activity has slowed in certain sectors, and some business models that looked viable during the bull market no longer make financial sense. In total, eight crypto projects have already shut down in 2026, ranging from DeFi platforms and analytics tools to NFT marketplaces and emerging AI-Web3 infrastructure startups. Some of these projects raised The post Eight Crypto Projects That Shut Down in 2026 as Market Reality Forces a Harsh Industry Reset appeared first on The Merkle News.

A new funding round is putting fresh attention on efforts to expand what can be built on the Bitcoin network. Payments infrastructure startup Utexo has raised $7.5 million with backing from Tether, Big Brain Holdings, and Portal Ventures. The company says the funding will help it push forward a project aimed at bringing native USDT transactions directly onto the Bitcoin network. If the plan works as intended, it would allow the world’s most widely used stablecoin to move across Bitcoin infrastructure in a faster and more scalable way. For years, stablecoins have largely grown on networks built specifically for smart The post Utexo Secures $7.5 Million To Bring Native USDT Transactions To Bitcoin appeared first on The Merkle News.

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TLDR: Claude Opus 4.6 found 22 Firefox bugs in 2 weeks, 14 flagged high-severity by Mozilla researchers. The 14 high-severity finds equal nearly a fifth of all such Firefox bugs Mozilla fixed in 2025. Claude succeeded in building working exploits in only 2 of several hundred automated attempts. Anthropic spent roughly $4,000 in API credits [...] The post AI Model Finds 22 Firefox Vulnerabilities in Two Weeks appeared first on Blockonomi.

Exciting Updates from Key UK Players in Construction and Crypto Investors are watching closely as several UK-listed companies share big news. From construction giant posting strong growth to crypto firms like , , and pushing into new areas, there’s plenty […] The post Market Buzz: Galliford Try Hits Growth Streak, Coinsilium Bets on Prediction Markets, Valereum VGOLD Eyes US Listing, Quantum Blockchain Boosts Bitcoin Mining appeared first on Blockmanity.

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The Central Bank of Kazakhstan recently announced that it would set up an investment portfolio of up to $350 million to invest in cryptocurrency companies and other instruments providing exposure to digital assets, using gold, and part of its foreign reserves to this end. Kazakhstan To Invest Up to $350 Million In Cryptocurrency Companies Central […]

TLDR: HTX confirms all FLOW assets remained intact during the Flow network incident and verification process Flow developers patched the vulnerability responsible for abnormal transactions on December 27 HTX restored FLOW trading, deposits, and withdrawals after verifying network stability Exchange removed its January notice following Flow’s detailed post-incident security report Flow blockchain’s December security incident [...] The post Flow Network Incident Resolved as HTX Restores Full FLOW Services appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitcoin battles to hold the $70,000 support level after a shock jobs report this Friday. However, with CPI and FOMC in the week ahead, the negative reaction may be a blessing in disguise for the price of the cryptocurrency.

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Bitcoin whales have sold about 66% of the Bitcoin they recently accumulated since Wednesday, according to crypto sentiment platform Santiment.

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Vitalik Buterin is urging the Ethereum ecosystem to get bolder about what it builds on top of the chain—while drawing a hard line around the base layer’s core guarantees—arguing that a first-principles reset on applications, wallets, and even culture could be necessary for Ethereum’s next phase. In a post on X, the Ethereum co-founder said […]

AVAX has returned to the spotlight after AVAX One repurchased 2.4 million shares under its $40 million share buyback program. According to an updatet, the move signals confidence in the company’s loThe post All about AVAX's latest buyback and what that means for its rally odds appeared first on AMBCrypto.

TLDR: Former CFO diverted $35M into DeFi lending platforms despite company policy requiring conservative investments. Crypto investments promising 20% yields collapsed within weeks, wiping out nearly all of the company funds. The software firm laid off 60 employees after the financial losses triggered a major restructuring. A federal court sentenced the executive to two years [...] The post $35M Corporate Crypto Bet Crashes, CFO Gets Prison Sentence appeared first on Blockonomi.

Institutional access to regulated crypto derivatives just expanded again. Ripple has announced that clients using its institutional brokerage platform can now trade derivatives contracts listed on Coinbase’s derivatives exchange, with clearing handled by Nodal Clear. The development quietly marks a meaningful shift for Ripple, a company historically known for cross-border payments and its connection to XRP. With this integration, Ripple clients gain direct access to regulated crypto futures products in the United States—something that wasn’t previously available through the firm’s ecosystem. 💥MASSIVE: RIPPLE OFFERS CLIENTS CRYPTO DERIVATIVES ACCESS ON COINBASE@Ripple is now offering clients direct access to crypto derivatives listed The post Ripple Opens Door To Coinbase Derivatives For Institutional Clients appeared first on The Merkle News.

Two very different players in the Bitcoin ecosystem are quietly strengthening their positions. On one side, a fast-growing mining company is increasing its digital asset treasury through mining operations. On the other, a sovereign nation continues a steady and controversial accumulation strategy. Recent updates show that American Bitcoin has raised its total Bitcoin holdings to 6,500 BTC, while Nayib Bukele’s government in El Salvador has expanded its national Bitcoin reserve to 7,581.37 BTC. The developments highlight two very different approaches to acquiring Bitcoin: corporate treasury expansion driven by mining activity, and sovereign-level accumulation through government policy. 🔥LATEST: EL SALVADOR'S BITCOIN The post American Bitcoin Expands Treasury While El Salvador Quietly Builds Its Bitcoin Reserve appeared first on The Merkle News.

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A major security breach has shaken parts of the crypto community after blockchain security researchers revealed that a wallet linked to the user known as Sillytuna was drained in a sophisticated address poisoning attack, resulting in losses of roughly $24 million in digital assets. The compromised wallet, identified as 0xd2e8…ca41, was reportedly targeted by attackers who manipulated transaction patterns to trick the victim into interacting with a malicious wallet address. According to analysis from blockchain security firm PeckShield, the exploit led to the loss of approximately $24 million worth of aEthUSDC, a tokenized version of USD Coin commonly used within The post $24M Crypto Drained In Address Poisoning Attack Linked To Sillytuna Wallet appeared first on The Merkle News.

"Our long-term target is $0.9000," one analyst stated.

Trump’s Signals Big Wins for Crypto and Blockchain Security President Donald Trump just dropped a major update with his . This six-page document has crypto fans buzzing. For the first time, it names crypto and blockchain as key tech to […] The post Trump’s National Cyber Strategy Signals Big Wins for Crypto and Blockchain Security appeared first on Blockmanity.

Bitcoin’s [BTC] retreat from the $126,000 peak in October 2025 triggered a notable shift in miner treasury behavior. As prices cooled down, public mining companies began accelerating tThe post CleanSpark and Bitcoin miners' selling spree – Is the miner HODL era ending? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Mixers, privacy coins and the threat quantum computing could pose to Bitcoin were all points of speculation across the industry following the release of Trump’s Cyber Strategy.

The gap between how investors feel about gold and Bitcoin has rarely been this wide. Gold’s fear and greed index sat at 72 out of 100 — deep in greed territory — while the top crypto’s equivalent reading hit 18 out of 100, a level classified as extreme fear. Related Reading: Bitwise Backs Bitcoin Devs […]

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In investing, fear is not always a risk. From a technical viewpoint, it often signals a prime accumulation opportunity, driven by the fear of missing out (FOMO) on outsized returns, a dynamic clearThe post Bitcoin’s $70K bull-bear battle: How FOMO could tip BTC's scales appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Illicit crypto transactions surged to record levels in 2025, yet the digital asset economy continues expanding as legitimate adoption accelerates worldwide, highlighting a rapidly growing blockchain ecosystem that still overwhelmingly operates within legal activity. Illicit Crypto Flows Surge While Global Adoption Accelerates Despite the rise in illicit activity, the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem continues to expand […]

The man behind the pseudonym Mark Zuckerfart has resurfaced after months of speculation. In an exclusive interview, the marketer explains why he left the Solfart project and why he now believes Patos Meme Coin has the team, strategy, and momentum…

The Bank of Russia has proposed letting banks and brokerage firms obtain licenses to operate crypto exchanges. A New Crypto Play A report published by Interfax on March 5 states that The Central Bank of Russia (CBR) Governor Elvira Nabiullina has proposed to allow banks and brokers to obtain crypto exchange licenses via a notification […]

Dubai’s regulator warns consumers and investors to avoid crypto exchange Kucoin, intensifying scrutiny of unregulated digital asset platforms as the UAE’s multi-agency system divides oversight of virtual assets across Dubai and other emirates. Kucoin Ordered to Halt Operations by Dubai Regulator Heightened regulatory scrutiny continues to shape the global virtual asset sector. Dubai’s Virtual Assets […]