Eightco lands $125M from Bitmine, ARK as Tom Lee joins board
The fresh capital from Kraken’s parent company, Ark Invest, and Bitmine has backed Eightco’s new bets on OpenAI and MrBeast
HSBC, Standard Chartered set to receive Hong Kong stablecoin licenses: report
Banking giants HSBC and Standard Chartered are expected to be among the first institutions to receive stablecoin issuer licenses in Hong Kong, marking a major step in the city’s effort to build a regulated digital-asset ecosystem. Hong Kong poised to…
Foundry Expands Beyond Bitcoin With Zcash Mining Pool
Digital asset infrastructure firm Foundry Digital plans to launch a U.S.-based zcash (ZEC) mining pool in April 2026 aimed at institutional and publicly traded miners. The move signals growing interest in privacy-focused crypto and expands Foundry’s mining infrastructure beyond bitcoin. Zcash Mining Gets Institutional Boost With Foundry Pool Digital asset infrastructure provider Foundry Digital is […]
Billionaire Druckenmiller Claims Crypto Could Be New Reserve Currency
Legendary macroeconomic investor Stanley Druckenmiller is sounding the alarm on a late-stage "narrative-driven" asset bubble while making a surprising long-term prediction about the dollar..
Analyst says BlackRock’s staked Ethereum ETF had a ‘very solid’ debut
BlackRock’s newly launched staked Ethereum exchange-traded fund posted a strong first trading day, drawing roughly $15.5 million in volume as institutional interest in Ether investment products continues to grow. BlackRock’s staked Ethereum ETF posts strong debut with $15.5M in trading…
Why is the crypto market going up today? (March 13)
The crypto market rose 2.4% to $2.51 trillion on Friday primarily due to a shift in global risk sentiment following signals of potential de-escalation in the Middle East. Bitcoin (BTC), the leading crypto asset by market cap, rallied nearly 4%,…
Crypto miners must put their Bitcoin to work to survive: Wintermute
Miners who treat their Bitcoin holdings as a working asset rather than a passive reserve “will carry a structural edge into the next halving,” says Wintermute.
Bank Of England Open To Review Stablecoin Ownership Cap Proposal Following Backlash
The Bank of England (BoE) has signaled openness to softening its regulatory approach to systemic pound-pegged stablecoins after facing backlash from lawmakers and industry leaders over certain proposed policies. Related Reading: Binance Founder Now Richer Than Bill Gates? CZ Reacts To $110B Net Worth Estimate BoE To Revise Stablecoin Regulation Proposal On Wednesday, Bank of […]
Bitcoin advocate group to fight Basel’s ‘toxic’ treatment of cryptocurrency
The Bitcoin Policy Institute wants to ensure “US regulators get Bitcoin’s treatment right” when the Federal Reserve issues proposals to implement the Basel framework.
Trader swaps $50M on Aave but receives just 324 AAVE — here’s what went wrong
A user attempting to swap $50 million worth of USDT for AAVE through the interface of the decentralized finance protocol Aave ended up receiving only 324 AAVE after accepting a quote with an extreme price impact, prompting the platform to…
Pi Network (PI) Price Explodes 30% Today: Here’s Why
Pi Network's price explodes 30% daily, adding to a total increase of more than 100% for the past month.
Singapore man gets 2-year sentence for involvement in $6.9M crypto theft
A Singapore court has sentenced a man to two years in jail for his involvement in a crypto theft that resulted in the loss of assets valued at more than $6.9 million. Man sentenced to 2 years in jail over…
Polychain Capital Leads $10M Seed for VeryAI’s Human-Centric Internet Vision
Proof of reality platform, VeryAI, said it has raised $10 million in seed funding led by Polychain Capital to scale its infrastructure. The Death of the CAPTCHA? VeryAI, a “proof of reality” platform, announced March 12 that it has raised $10 million in seed funding. The round was led by Polychain Capital, with participation from […]
Crypto Price Analysis, March 13: ETH, XRP, ADA, BNB, and HYPE
This Friday, we examine Ethereum, Ripple, Cardano, Binance Coin, and Hyperliquid in greater detail. Ethereum (ETH) Ethereum continues to hold well above the $2,000 support level and closed the week in the green with a 1% gain. Even if this is small, it shows sellers no longer have control over the price, being unable to […]
Will Markets React to $1.9B Bitcoin Options Expiring Today?
Another Friday has rolled around again, and that means more crypto options contracts are expiring as spot markets post rare gains.
TRUMP token rallies as top holders get a second chance to meet the President
Donald Trump-linked meme coin Official Trump posted double-digit gains on Friday after the team announced a second exclusive event where top holders will get the chance to attend a luncheon with the president at Mar-a-Lago. According to the official announcement,…
Eightco lands $125M from Bitmine, ARK as Tom Lee joins board
The fresh capital from Kraken’s parent company, Ark Invest, and Bitmine has backed Eightco’s new bets on OpenAI and MrBeast
JPMorgan Hit With Lawsuit Tied To $328 Million Crypto Ponzi Scheme
One of the first named plaintiffs in a new lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase says he lost $650,000 — including retirement savings — to an alleged $328 million crypto Ponzi scheme the bank helped keep running. Related Reading: Iran Set To Deploy Mines, Oil Hits Highs — What It Means For Bitcoin Robby Alan Steele is […]
Dems say they will oversee reported DOJ probe into Binance
Senators Chris Van Hollen, Elizabeth Warren and Ruben Gallego have vowed to ensure that the Justice Department “conducts a serious investigation into Binance.”
What Is Solana’s Alpenglow Upgrade? New Consensus Could Deliver 150ms Transaction Finality
Solana’s next major protocol overhaul is edging closer to reality, and developers say it could dramatically reduce transaction confirmation times while simplifying the network’s core mechanics. Solana’s Alpenglow Upgrade Targets Near-Instant Finality and Simpler Consensus Solana developers are preparing a sweeping consensus upgrade called Alpenglow, a protocol redesign expected to cut transaction finality from seconds […]
Hoskinson Says Cardano Just Cleared A Major Binance Hurdle
Charles Hoskinson says the Cardano ecosystem has crossed a threshold it had struggled to reach for years: a Binance spot listing for a native asset. In a March 11 livestream, the Cardano founder described Binance’s announced support for Midnight’s token NIGHT as a milestone not just for that project, but for the broader effort to […]
MEV bot makes $10M in $50M crypto swap gone wrong
Aave founder Stani Kulechov says a user confirmed a warning to proceed with the swap, despite “extraordinary slippage,” while a MEV bot also attacked the large transaction.
Beyond AI Detection: Brevis Unveils System to Cryptographically Verify Media Origins
Brevis recently launched an end-to-end media authenticity system that allows images and videos to cryptographically prove their origins while protecting user data. The Shift From Detection to Proof On March 9, 2026, the zero-knowledge-proof computing company Brevis launched an end-to-end media authenticity system designed to tackle the online trust crisis. Known as Brevis Vera, the […]
US Treasury sanctions enablers of North Korea IT worker fraud ring
Fraudulent tech workers with ties to North Korea target a range of industries, including blockchain companies, with schemes and infrastructure spreading worldwide.
Largest Bitcoin Mining Pool Enters Zcash With Institutional-Grade Service
Foundry, the operator of the largest Bitcoin mining pool in the world, has announced plans for a Zcash mining pool geared at institutions. Foundry Aims To Launch Zcash Mining Pool In April 2026 As revealed in a press release, Foundry is expanding into Zcash with a new mining pool aimed at filling a gap in […]
Trump offers memecoin holders another gala to boost token from lows
Donald Trump is billed as the keynote speaker at an event in Florida for his top memecoin holders, which comes as the token hits an all-time low.
SEC and CFTC Strike Historic Pact to Align US Financial and Crypto Market Rules
U.S. regulators move to tighten coordination as the SEC and CFTC launch a joint framework aimed at reducing regulatory conflicts, modernizing oversight, and shaping clearer rules for emerging financial markets, including crypto assets. Regulatory Turf Wars End as SEC and CFTC Coordinate Oversight Across US Markets Federal financial regulators moved to coordinate oversight on March […]
Alameda Triggers $17M Solana Unstaking As Creditor Liquidations Resume
Solana is drawing renewed market attention after on-chain data revealed fresh activity from Alameda Research wallets. According to blockchain analytics platform Arkham, Alameda recently unstaked approximately $17 million worth of SOL and transferred the tokens to its bankruptcy-controlled accounts. These movements are part of the firm’s ongoing asset management process, as funds recovered from the […]
Ripple Signals Corporate Treasury Could Ignite Next Wave of Crypto Adoption
Corporate finance teams are beginning to view digital assets and stablecoins as practical tools for treasury management, vendor payments, and payroll, signaling a potential shift as Ripple leadership points to CFO offices as drivers of the next phase of blockchain adoption. Ripple Points to Corporate Finance Teams as Crypto’s Next Major Adoption Engine Corporate treasury […]
Why The Bitcoin Price Could Surge If The US-Iran War Is Resolved
Bitcoin has spent the past two weeks in a war zone; not literally, but functionally. Since US and Israeli forces launched coordinated strikes on Iran on February 28, crypto markets have been held hostage by geopolitical shock, energy price chaos, and a global risk-off mood that has kept institutional conviction firmly on the sidelines. Now, […]
From $50M to $36K: The Aave Trade That Fed Ethereum’s MEV Machines
In a plot twist that reads like a cautionary tale from the School of Hard Knocks on Ethereum, a trader managed to vaporize roughly $50 million in seconds after reportedly clicking through a slippage warning on the Aave app—and the blockchain, as always, kept the receipts. $50M Swap Gone Wrong On March 12, 2026, a […]
BlackRock’s staked Ethereum ETF sees $15.5M volume on debut
The iShares Staked Ethereum Trust will distribute staking rewards on a monthly basis from institutional-grade Ethereum validators run by Figment, Galaxy Digital and Attestant.
Crypto Market Review: Unexpected Shiba Inu (SHIB) Breakout Recorded, Cardano (ADA) Grinds to Yearly Bottom, Is $71,000 Flashing on Bitcoin's (BTC) Horizon?
The 1.5 Billion Deficit Narrows: XRP Futures Buying Pressure Improves As CVD Hits Four-Month High
XRP continues to trade in a consolidation phase below the $1.50 level as the broader cryptocurrency market struggles to establish clear momentum. After experiencing sharp volatility earlier this year, price action has stabilized in recent sessions, with the asset moving sideways as traders reassess market conditions and liquidity flows. Related Reading: XRP Whales Flood Binance: […]
Ghana Formalizes Crypto Sector With Structured Licensing Pathway
Ghana’s Securities and Exchange Commission has launched a regulatory sandbox framework under the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act. Sandbox Duration and Transition Paths Ghana’s Securities and Exchange Commission has taken another step in shaping the country’s digital asset landscape by announcing the operational rollout of its regulatory sandbox framework under the Virtual Asset Service Providers […]
Binance New Listing Announcement: DeepSnitch AI Looks Like the #1 Candidate as Midnight and Opinion Go Live Already
Binance.US just hired a compliance veteran as CEO, and for the first time in years, the exchange is ready to fight Coinbase on its home turf. A revitalized Binance.US means one thing for early-stage projects: the most coveted listing in crypto is becoming accessible again, and you don’t get a Binance new listing announcement hype. [...] The post Binance New Listing Announcement: DeepSnitch AI Looks Like the #1 Candidate as Midnight and Opinion Go Live Already appeared first on Blockonomi.
Trump Meme Coin Holders to Compete for Mar-a-Lago Conference Seats
Just when the TRUMP meme coin looked like it had fallen off a financial cliff, its promoters pulled out the old crypto playbook: throw another gala, invite the faithful, and hope the price chart stops screaming. From $74 to $2.73: Trump Meme Coin Team Turns to Mar-a-Lago Gala The team behind the official trump (TRUMP) […]
Strategy (MSTR) Bought Over 4,000 Bitcoin Today via STRC As Strong Week Continues
Bitcoin Magazine Strategy (MSTR) Bought Over 4,000 Bitcoin Today via STRC As Strong Week Continues Strategy appears to have purchased more than 4,100 bitcoin on Thursday via STRC. This post Strategy (MSTR) Bought Over 4,000 Bitcoin Today via STRC As Strong Week Continues first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
Solana ETFs Just Crossed A New Record Level, But Can Price Reclaim $100?
Solana ETFs are breaking records even as SOL prices are in a downtrend. While bearish sentiment dominates the crypto market, billions of dollars continue to flow in, painting a contrasting picture between price action and institutional demand. As the cryptocurrency attempts a recovery, analysts are once again eyeing a return to the $100 level. However, […]
$1 Million Per Bitcoin? Bitwise’s CIO Says It Is Not A “Moonboy” Prediction
Despite being volatile, Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency asset, is still believed to hit a whopping $1 million value in the upcoming years. After a period of quiet, a Bitwise executive has reignited discussion regarding this matter after predicting that the asset hitting this level is not as crazy as it seems. Institutional Case For $1 […]
DeepSnitch AI 300% Bonus Makes All Hurry up With Only Few Days Left in the Presale; Other AI Coins Like RENDER and ICP Are Worth Checking, Too
Moonshots in crypto don’t come every day. That’s why the DeepSnitch AI bonus program is making everyone hurry up, since there are only a few days left to take advantage of this incredible opportunity. DeepSnitch AI is the most advanced AI implementation in the crypto industry nowadays; one that will very likely undergo a 100x price acceleration. And [...] The post DeepSnitch AI 300% Bonus Makes All Hurry up With Only Few Days Left in the Presale; Other AI Coins Like RENDER and ICP Are Worth Checking, Too appeared first on Blockonomi.
Brian Armstrong Denies Lobbying Against Bitcoin De Minimis Tax Exemption
Brian Armstrong says claims Coinbase opposed a Bitcoin de minimis tax exemption in Washington are “totally false.”
US Senate leader doesn‘t expect market structure to pass before April: Report
Senator John Thune reportedly said that the chamber would prioritize the SAVE America Act before addressing a vote on bipartisan bills like crypto market structure.
'Fat Fiinger' Nightmare? Crypto Trader Just Made $50 Million Mistake
A lone crypto trader has suffered a devastating $50 million loss in a single transaction after swapping $50.4 million USDT for just 327 yield-bearing AAVE tokens.
Ripple Partners With Mastercard, XRP Price Faces Bollinger Bands Squeeze, Dogecoin (DOGE) Prints 100% Surge in Volume — U.Today Crypto Digest
Crypto news digest: Ripple Labs joins forces with payment giant Mastercard; XRP price might retest $2; DOGE trading volume doubles.
Fed’s Bowman Signals Basel III Proposal With 90-Day Comment Period as Bitcoin Faces 1,250% Risk Weight
Wall Street finally warming up to bitcoin? Not so fast — U.S. regulators are about to drop a Basel III rule so punishing that banks eyeing the digital asset may suddenly remember they left the oven on. Fed Basel Proposal Slaps Bitcoin With 1,250% Risk Weight — Banks Face Capital Shock Federal Reserve Vice Chair […]
ETHDenver 2026: fewer side events, more AI agents and builder focus
ETHDenver 2026 saw side events collapse, prize pools slashed, and AI × crypto dominate the floor, leaving a leaner, builder‑driven conference with prediction markets in focus. ETHDenver 2026 saw side events crater from 668 in 2025 to roughly 215 this…
SEC’s ‘Crypto Mom’ calls for simpler disclosure rules, flags tokenization debate
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce urged regulators to simplify corporate disclosure rules and allow experimentation with tokenized securities via a potential innovation exemption.
DeepSnitch AI Price Prediction: Dune Gives You Queries, Nansen Gives You Flows; DeepSnitch AI the 1000x Bet if Traders Want the Full Stack in One Place
Crypto just entered America’s retirement accounts, and $10 trillion in long-term capital is now in play. VanEck’s move to embed digital-asset ETPs in 401(k) plans isn’t a headline to scroll past. Retirement capital is slow, sticky, and recurring, exactly the demand that builds durable price floors over years. With a Trump executive order clearing the [...] The post DeepSnitch AI Price Prediction: Dune Gives You Queries, Nansen Gives You Flows; DeepSnitch AI the 1000x Bet if Traders Want the Full Stack in One Place appeared first on Blockonomi.
Anchorage Digital ties in Puffer Finance for institutional Ethereum restaking
The integration allows institutions to stake Ether held in Anchorage custody and receive Puffer’s liquid restaking token while earning staking and restaking rewards.
Record AI Release Velocity: 267 Models in Q1 2026 Fuel the Rise of Agentic Systems
A rapid wave of new artificial intelligence (AI) models in early 2026 — combined with the rise of autonomous “agentic” systems — is reshaping how companies deploy AI, as industry trackers show record-breaking release velocity and a growing shift toward practical, task-executing tools. AI Labs Ship Models Every Few Weeks as Agentic Tasks Transform Enterprise […]
Whale opens 20x oil short on Hyperliquid with 5.6M USDC at risk
A whale has used 5.6M USDC on Hyperliquid to take a 20x leveraged oil short near $96, effectively betting that Iran‑driven crude prices will mean‑revert and ease macro pressure on BTC. A large whale has bet aggressively against surging oil…
DeepSnitch AI Presale Launch Date: Traders Gear Up for 100x-300x Returns After Uniswap Listing, HEXY Raises $700K, SUBBD Onboards New Creators
Kalshi made a preemptive strike against Iowa regulators after a meeting switched from tax legislation into an interrogation by the state’s legal team. The company filed suit in Iowa federal court after the Attorney General’s office refused to guarantee it wouldn’t pursue enforcement against Kalshi. This is the third active lawsuit for Kalshi as prediction [...] The post DeepSnitch AI Presale Launch Date: Traders Gear Up for 100x-300x Returns After Uniswap Listing, HEXY Raises $700K, SUBBD Onboards New Creators appeared first on Blockonomi.
Ripple Just Shared Its Major Achievements As XRP Continues To Dominate Payments
Ripple has published a new report detailing the major milestones its payments platform and XRP have achieved. The report covers Ripple Payments’ expansion into a global-scale end-to-end platform, XRP’s role in cross-border transactions, the growth of the RLUSD stablecoin, and more. Here is a breakdown of everything the Ripple team shared. Ripple Payments See Strong […]
US Senate votes to include CBDC ban in bipartisan housing bill
The provision banning the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency was included in housing affordability legislation.
David Bailey Confirmed As A Bitcoin 2026 Speaker
Bitcoin Magazine David Bailey Confirmed As A Bitcoin 2026 Speaker David Bailey has been officially confirmed as a speaker at Bitcoin 2026, returning to the conference he helped build to share his perspective on Bitcoin’s expanding role across media, capital markets, and corporate strategy. As the Chairman and CEO of Nakamoto Inc. (NASDAQ: NAKA), Bailey has executed one of the most ambitious consolidation plays in […] This post David Bailey Confirmed As A Bitcoin 2026 Speaker first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Jenna Montgomery.
Schiff Introduces ‘DEATH BETS’ Act to Ban Wagering on War and Assassinations
U.S. Sen. Adam Schiff has introduced a bill which aims to ban betting on war, terrorism and death in prediction markets. Risks of Market Manipulation and Insider Trading U.S. Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., has introduced a new bill restricting prediction markets from allowing traders to bet on war, terrorism and death. The legislation, formally titled […]
Saylor hints MicroStrategy’s BTC buys front‑run future supply squeezes
Michael Saylor says MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin purchases impact price with a delay, arguing that steady corporate and ETF accumulation tightens supply long before markets notice. MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor says there is a lag between when his firm buys Bitcoin (BTC)…
Bitcoin’s Big Players Haven’t Budged: What Whale Dormancy Could Mean for the Market
Retail traders are selling Bitcoin at losses while long-term holders remain inactive, a split analysts say could tighten supply conditions.
Trump to speak at exclusive crypto and business conference at Mar-a-Lago next month
Trump's involvement in a crypto event may signal increased political interest in digital currencies, potentially influencing regulatory discussions. The post Trump to speak at exclusive crypto and business conference at Mar-a-Lago next month appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Binance claims ‘full and complete legal victory‘ in Alabama court
While a judge granted a motion by Changpeng Zhao, he also ordered the plaintiffs in the case against Binance to file a second complaint or face ”total or partial dismissal.”
Bitcoin price stalls in low volatility conditions, why $65,000 support is at risk
Bitcoin price is consolidating beneath major resistance near $72,400 as volatility compresses and momentum weakens. Bitcoin’s (BTC) price action has entered a period of low volatility as the market consolidates beneath a major resistance cluster near the upper boundary of…
CFTC issues advisory on prediction markets as event contracts expand
CFTC issues prediction market advisory as Kalshi, Polymarket and Crypto.com expand event based trading including sports markets. The post CFTC issues advisory on prediction markets as event contracts expand appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
DeepSnitch vs Pepeto: $8M Bought Pepeto Hype, $2M Bought DeepSnitch AI a Product Traders May Actually Use Every Day
Ethereum is hitting highs on active addresses and smart contract calls. However, the price of Ether has fallen by over 35% over the past three months, highlighting a disconnect between network activity and price performance. The lag in the price of Ether is mainly triggered by capital rotation into high-beta tokens such as DeepSnitch AI [...] The post DeepSnitch vs Pepeto: $8M Bought Pepeto Hype, $2M Bought DeepSnitch AI a Product Traders May Actually Use Every Day appeared first on Blockonomi.
NVIDIA Stock Price Prediction: Nasdaq Gains on AI Spending, but a 300x Crypto Entry Outperforms
The Nasdaq is moving on AI spending again. Nvidia just invested $2 billion into an AI cloud company, and the GTC conference starts Monday. For stock investors, this is familiar territory: buy NVIDIA and hope the AI cycle has another leg. But one asset class is producing returns that even the best NVIDIA stock price [...] The post NVIDIA Stock Price Prediction: Nasdaq Gains on AI Spending, but a 300x Crypto Entry Outperforms appeared first on Blockonomi.
FDIC Chairman Proposes Excluding Payment Stablecoins From Pass-Through Insurance
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation plans to propose rules that would exclude stablecoins from pass-through insurance coverage, highlighting a regulatory divide between tokenized deposits and payment stablecoins. The Limits of Pass-Through Protection Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Chairman Travis Hill said the agency plans to propose rules that would explicitly exclude payment stablecoins from its pass-through […]
Senate Approves CBDC Ban in Housing Bill, House May Revise
TLDR The U.S. Senate passed the housing bill in an 89 to 10 bipartisan vote. The bill blocks the Federal Reserve from issuing CBDCs until at least 2030. The measure prohibits the Fed from creating a digital dollar directly or through intermediaries. Lawmakers included the CBDC ban in the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. [...] The post Senate Approves CBDC Ban in Housing Bill, House May Revise appeared first on Blockonomi.
Polychain backs VeryAI’s $10M raise to build palm-scan identity system on Solana
The startup’s smartphone-based biometric system aims to help crypto platforms detect AI-generated accounts while preserving user privacy through onchain verification.
South Korea Builds AI Crypto Tax System Before 2027 Launch
TLDR South Korea has allocated 3 billion won to build an AI-powered system to track cryptocurrency gains before 2027. The National Tax Service will use machine learning to detect unusual crypto transactions and possible tax evasion. South Korea will impose a 22% tax on virtual asset income above 2.5 million won starting January 1, 2027. [...] The post South Korea Builds AI Crypto Tax System Before 2027 Launch appeared first on Blockonomi.
NIO (NIO) Stock Surges 19% as Technical Breakout Signals Potential Rally Ahead
NIO (NIO) stock jumps 19% this week, breaking above key moving averages. Technical analysis points to $8 target by late 2026. Here's the full breakdown. The post NIO (NIO) Stock Surges 19% as Technical Breakout Signals Potential Rally Ahead appeared first on Blockonomi.
Tesla secures SpaceX stake through xAI merger ahead of IPO
Tesla converts its xAI investment into a small SpaceX stake as Elon Musk restructures his companies ahead of the rocket makers planned IPO. The post Tesla secures SpaceX stake through xAI merger ahead of IPO appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Bitcoin funding rate flips negative: Are bears getting too confident?
While geopolitical tension and weak labor data are hurting market sentiment, institutional buying below $75,000 may soon exhaust sellers and spark a bull run.
Tax-Free Bitcoin for Coffee? BPI Explains Exemption Fight
The 119th Congress represents a once-in-a-decade opportunity to fix the legislative bottleneck preventing Bitcoin from becoming a mainstream payment tool.
Tesla (TSLA) Secures FTC Green Light to Swap xAI Holdings for SpaceX Equity
Tesla (TSLA) receives FTC approval to exchange its $2B xAI investment for a SpaceX stake, resulting in less than 1% ownership as SpaceX prepares for IPO. The post Tesla (TSLA) Secures FTC Green Light to Swap xAI Holdings for SpaceX Equity appeared first on Blockonomi.
MercadoLibre (MELI) Stock Plummets 7% as JPMorgan Abandons Bullish Stance
MercadoLibre (MELI) stock tumbled 6.8% after JPMorgan downgraded it to Neutral, slashing the price target to $2,100 on margin pressure and competition worries. The post MercadoLibre (MELI) Stock Plummets 7% as JPMorgan Abandons Bullish Stance appeared first on Blockonomi.
NVIDIA Stock Price Prediction: Nasdaq Gains on AI Spending, but a 300x Crypto Entry Outperforms
The Nasdaq is moving on AI spending again. Nvidia just invested $2 billion into an AI cloud company, and the GTC conference starts Monday. For stock investors, this is familiar territory: buy NVIDIA and hope the AI cycle has another leg. But one asset class is producing returns that even the best NVIDIA stock price [...] The post NVIDIA Stock Price Prediction: Nasdaq Gains on AI Spending, but a 300x Crypto Entry Outperforms appeared first on Blockonomi.
Bitcoin Following The 2022 Cycle? What To Expect If It Plays Out The Same Way
The current structure of Bitcoin may be unfolding in a way that closely resembles the transition that led into the 2022 bear market. A chart shared by an analyst on X highlights several technical signals that appeared during the 2021–2022 shift and are now emerging again in 2026. According to the comparison, the market could […]
Volatility Hits Bitcoin at $70K, but Historical Election Data Points to Double-Digit Gains
Bitcoin saw heightened volatility on Thursday, as investors reacted to a U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) report showing a 2.4% inflation rate for February. The leading cryptocurrency initially retreated from $70,800 to an intraday floor of $69,264; however, it successfully recouped those losses in a midday rally. Bitcoin Consolidation Following CPI Data Bitcoin ( BTC) […]
Airbnb (ABNB) Stock Falls 4% Following Unexpected $2.5B Bond Offering Launch
Airbnb (ABNB) stock fell 4% after the company announced its first-ever $2.5B bond sale to refinance debt maturing in March 2026. Details inside. The post Airbnb (ABNB) Stock Falls 4% Following Unexpected $2.5B Bond Offering Launch appeared first on Blockonomi.
Arthur Hayes Data Shows Bitcoin (BTC) Outperforming Gold, Nasdaq
TLDR Arthur Hayes reported that Bitcoin gained 7% since February 28, outperforming gold and the Nasdaq 100. Gold fell 2%, and the Nasdaq 100 slipped 0.5% during the same period based on normalized data. Bitcoin dropped to nearly $63,000 after initial strike reports but later rebounded to $67,000. The London Crypto Club said Bitcoin reacts [...] The post Arthur Hayes Data Shows Bitcoin (BTC) Outperforming Gold, Nasdaq appeared first on Blockonomi.
Coinbase execs deny lobbying against Bitcoin de minimis tax exemption
US lawmakers are eyeing tax exemptions for US dollar stablecoins, which are pegged and do not change in value, but not other cryptocurrencies.
Crypto accounting startup Cryptio lands $45M as institutions move onchain
A surge in tokenized finance is driving demand for systems that reconcile blockchain transactions for audits and reporting, pushing digital asset accounting into focus.
Policy Group Calls for Bitcoin Inclusion in Proposed Crypto Tax Exemption
Bitcoin Magazine Policy Group Calls for Bitcoin Inclusion in Proposed Crypto Tax Exemption The Bitcoin Policy Institute is urging Congress to broaden proposed de minimis tax relief for digital assets beyond payment stablecoins to include bitcoin. This post Policy Group Calls for Bitcoin Inclusion in Proposed Crypto Tax Exemption first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
CFTC Starts Rulemaking Process for Prediction Markets
TLDR The CFTC issued a staff advisory and launched a formal rulemaking process for prediction market platforms. Chairman Mike Selig said the agency will exercise exclusive jurisdiction over prediction markets in the United States. The regulator set a 45-day deadline for public comments on its advanced notice of proposed rulemaking. The advisory requires designated contract [...] The post CFTC Starts Rulemaking Process for Prediction Markets appeared first on Blockonomi.
Vitalik Buterin Redefines Ethereum With Three Core Roles
TLDR Vitalik Buterin presented three core functions that redefine Ethereum’s long-term direction. The proposal describes Ethereum as a global bulletin board for permanent public data. The PeerDAS upgrade aims to reduce data storage costs on the Ethereum network. Ether serves as a payment tool to prevent spam and Sybil attacks in open systems. The network [...] The post Vitalik Buterin Redefines Ethereum With Three Core Roles appeared first on Blockonomi.
Crypto News Today: Strive’s $50M STRC Bet Lands Just as DeepSnitch AI’s 190% Run and Daily Trader Utility Start Looking Explosive
In the latest crypto news today, Strive Asset Management just put more than a third of its entire treasury into a single Bitcoin-linked instrument, and it’s not even Bitcoin. The $50 million allocation into Strategy’s STRC preferred stock, yielding 11.5%. But an 11.5% yield is a treasury management move, not a wealth-building one. TAO ran [...] The post Crypto News Today: Strive’s $50M STRC Bet Lands Just as DeepSnitch AI’s 190% Run and Daily Trader Utility Start Looking Explosive appeared first on Blockonomi.
America’s CBDC Faces Ban Until 2031 Following Senate’s Latest Move
On Thursday, the US Senate voted decisively to ban the implementation of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), reflecting a growing bipartisan concern among lawmakers about protecting “financial freedom.” CBDC Measure In Housing Bill The Senate passed the bipartisan housing package known as the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. Within this bill, a specific […]
CryptoQuant Warns Ethereum Could Drop to $1,500
TLDR CryptoQuant said Ethereum could fall to $1,500 if bearish market conditions continue. The firm reported that daily active addresses on Ethereum reached an all-time high last month. ETH has dropped more than 50% from its recent cycle highs despite rising network activity. CryptoQuant said exchange inflows signal stronger selling pressure on ETH compared with [...] The post CryptoQuant Warns Ethereum Could Drop to $1,500 appeared first on Blockonomi.
Kraken to List Pi Crypto Ahead of Pi Day Celebration
PI crypto is scheduled to begin trading on the Kraken exchange on March 13, 2026, expanding its presence…
Chainlink price compresses beneath Fibonacci resistance, downside risk grows
Chainlink price is stalling below a major Fibonacci resistance zone near $9.17 as momentum weakens.
Binance: US Courts Dismissed Two Anti-Money Laundering Lawsuits
Key Highlights: Binance clarified that US federal courts dismissed two anti-terrorism and money laundering lawsuits filed against the…
Binance Future/Spot Ratio Hits 5.1 Amid WSJ Lawsuit Drama
Key Highlights: CryptoQuant posted on X that Binance’s Futures/Spot Ratio has reached its highest in 1.5 years. Traders…
Arthur Hayes Says Bitcoin Outshines Gold in War Markets
Key Highlights: The tension between US-Iran shook global markets. According to Arthur Hayes, Bitcoin performed better than gold.…
Grayscale Launches Avalanche ETF GAVA Amid AVAX Price Dip
Key Highlights: Grayscale Avalanche Staking ETF started trading on NASDAQ today, March 12, 2026. The ETF has integrated…
Vitalik Highlights Ethereum’s Role in Cryptographic Infra
Key Highlights In the latest post, Vitalik Buterin stated that Ethereum’s top role is a “public bulletin board.”…
Fed Might Fix Basel’s Harsh Bitcoin Penalty in New Proposal
Key Highlights The Federal Reserve will release the Basel proposal next week, which will detail how U.S. banks…
Ripple Burns 25M RLUSD on Ethereum in Supply Shift
TLDR Ripple burned 25,000,000 RLUSD on the Ethereum blockchain in a single transaction. The total RLUSD burned within 24 hours reached 51,000,000 across Ethereum and the XRP Ledger. Ripple minted 29,000,000 RLUSD and 14,990,000 RLUSD on Ethereum during the same period. On March 11, Ripple burned 25,000,000 RLUSD on the XRP Ledger in two transactions. [...] The post Ripple Burns 25M RLUSD on Ethereum in Supply Shift appeared first on Blockonomi.
Arthur Hayes Explains How Bitcoin Has Outperformed Gold, Nasdaq 100 Since War Started
Bitcoin has risen 7% since the U.S.-Iran conflict began, beating gold and the Nasdaq 100, according to Arthur Hayes.
Anthropic expands Claude with in-chat visualizations and diagrams
Anthropic adds interactive visualizations to Claude, enabling the AI chatbot to generate diagrams, charts, and visual aids within chats. The post Anthropic expands Claude with in-chat visualizations and diagrams appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Corporate Ethereum Demand Drives ETH Treasury Holdings To All-Time High
Ethereum’s price continues to face downside pressure, but demand and adoption have not died down in certain areas of the market, especially the ETH treasury. Digital asset treasury has become a key part of the market since it was introduced, and the ETH treasury has grown exponentially, breaking records. Ethereum Treasury Accumulation Reaches Historic Milestone […]
Paraguay Adopts Stricter Crypto Oversight, Mandates Detailed Transaction on Bitcoin Reporting
Bitcoin Magazine Paraguay Adopts Stricter Crypto Oversight, Mandates Detailed Transaction on Bitcoin Reporting Paraguay’s tax authority now requires residents and crypto platforms to report nearly all digital asset transactions over $5,000, including wallet addresses and transaction hashes, aiming to integrate cryptocurrencies into the national tax system while raising privacy concerns. This post Paraguay Adopts Stricter Crypto Oversight, Mandates Detailed Transaction on Bitcoin Reporting first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.