China’s Alibaba joins stablecoin platform MetaComp’s $35M fundraise
MetaComp’s Pre-A+ funding round, backed by Alibaba and Spark Venture, brings the total capital raised to $35 million, with aims to expand its StableX Network globally.
Most Important Vote of 2026? Cardano Community Decides on 50 Million ADA Withdrawal to Tim Draper's Fund
50 million ADA proposal for the Orion Fund is now live on-chain. Will the community back this bold ecosystem expansion led by Draper Dragon? Get the facts on the April 15 deadline and the fund's growth targets.
Shake Shack (SHAK) Stock Plunges 6% Amid Oil Price Surge and Executive Moves
Shake Shack (SHAK) stock tumbled 6.23% Thursday as oil prices climbed. COO sold shares, director resigns May 1. Fast casual sector under pressure. The post Shake Shack (SHAK) Stock Plunges 6% Amid Oil Price Surge and Executive Moves appeared first on Blockonomi.
Blackstone (BX) Stock Plunges Nearly 5% Following JPMorgan’s Private Credit Restrictions
Blackstone (BX) stock dropped 4.78% after JPMorgan restricted private credit lending. Analysts maintain 'Strong Buy' with $159 target despite 35.6% YTD loss. The post Blackstone (BX) Stock Plunges Nearly 5% Following JPMorgan’s Private Credit Restrictions appeared first on Blockonomi.
Royal Caribbean (RCL) Stock Plunges 6% Amid Oil Price Spike From Iran Crisis
Royal Caribbean (RCL) stock tumbles 6% as oil prices surge on Iran tanker strikes. Carnival falls 6% with no hedge, while RCL's fuel strategy offers buffer. The post Royal Caribbean (RCL) Stock Plunges 6% Amid Oil Price Spike From Iran Crisis appeared first on Blockonomi.
Airbnb (ABNB) Stock Slides 5% Following Unexpected $2.5B Bond Issuance
Airbnb (ABNB) stock dropped 5% after a $2.5B bond offering raised questions about capital costs. Analysts still see 15%+ upside despite the selloff. The post Airbnb (ABNB) Stock Slides 5% Following Unexpected $2.5B Bond Issuance appeared first on Blockonomi.
Bitcoin 'passing geopolitical stress test' as BTC price spikes above $72K
Bitcoin price analysis saw conditions slowly "building" to support a breakout as BTC emerged as the strongest macro performer since the Iran conflict began.
US President To Host Exclusive Luncheon For TRUMP Holders April 25 At Mar-a-Lago
President Donald Trump is preparing to host the second exclusive dinner for holders of his official memecoin, TRUMP, which briefly saw its price surpass $3 following the announcement of the event set for April 25 at Mar-a-Lago. Trump’s Upcoming Gala Luncheon According to the official website for the memecoin, attendees will have the opportunity to […]
Rubrik (RBRK) Stock Surges 5% on Stellar Q4 Beat and Strong FY2027 Outlook
Rubrik (RBRK) stock rises 5% after hours on strong Q4 earnings beat with $377.7M revenue and robust FY2027 guidance exceeding analyst expectations. The post Rubrik (RBRK) Stock Surges 5% on Stellar Q4 Beat and Strong FY2027 Outlook appeared first on Blockonomi.
Has Shiba Inu Finally Shown Signs of Life? 1.75 Trillion Fueled Breakout
Shiba Inu finally wakes up as more than 1.75 trillion in volume backs up the breakthrough of the local resistance.
Oil Surges Past $100 as Iran Blockades Hormuz Strait, US Softens Russia Sanctions
Oil prices surge above $100 as Iran blockades Strait of Hormuz. IEA releases historic reserves while US temporarily eases Russia oil sanctions amid crisis. The post Oil Surges Past $100 as Iran Blockades Hormuz Strait, US Softens Russia Sanctions appeared first on Blockonomi.
BE Semiconductor Industries (BESI) Stock Soars on Takeover Buzz From Lam Research and Applied Materials
BESI stock soared 10% to record highs after reports emerged that Lam Research (LRCX) and Applied Materials (AMAT) are exploring acquisition of the chipmaker. The post BE Semiconductor Industries (BESI) Stock Soars on Takeover Buzz From Lam Research and Applied Materials appeared first on Blockonomi.
U.S. sanctions network tied to DPRK IT jobs and crypto laundering operation
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has imposed sanctions on a network accused of helping North Korea generate illicit revenue through overseas information technology workers and cryptocurrency transactions. U.S. blacklists facilitators of DPRK scheme that used crypto to move illicit…
Solving Bitcoin’s gas issue (without a fork) | Opinion
We enable Bitcoin-native gas for smart contracts, routing execution through a VM while settling and pricing fees directly in Bitcoin’s existing fee market.
Vitalik Buterin Unveils What He Did With 500 Trillion SHIB Donated by Ryoshi in 2021
Ethereum founder has shared the details of how his disposed of the massive amount of SHIB received in 2021.
Ulta Beauty (ULTA) Stock Plummets 8% Despite Revenue Win on Weak Forward Outlook
Ulta Beauty (ULTA) stock dropped ~8% after hours despite beating Q4 revenue estimates, as fiscal 2026 EPS guidance disappointed Wall Street expectations. The post Ulta Beauty (ULTA) Stock Plummets 8% Despite Revenue Win on Weak Forward Outlook appeared first on Blockonomi.
Alibaba (BABA) Leads $35M Investment in Singapore’s MetaComp Stablecoin Platform
Alibaba (BABA) leads MetaComp's $35M Pre-A+ round for stablecoin payments. The Singapore firm processed $10B in volume and targets Asia-Pacific expansion. The post Alibaba (BABA) Leads $35M Investment in Singapore’s MetaComp Stablecoin Platform appeared first on Blockonomi.
Sweden probes reported leak of e-government platform source code
Sweden is investigating a reported leak tied to CGI Sverige after hackers claimed they exposed source code from the country’s e-government platform.
Vitalik Buterin Distances Himself From FLI’s AI Strategy While Defending His $500M SHIB Donation
TLDR: Buterin’s $500M FLI donation originated from unexpected SHIB tokens sent by creators as a marketing tactic in 2021. FLI shifted from a broad existential risk roadmap to cultural and political action, a move Buterin openly questions. Buterin warns that biosafety restrictions tied to political enforcement could eventually push toward banning open-source AI. His d/acc [...] The post Vitalik Buterin Distances Himself From FLI’s AI Strategy While Defending His $500M SHIB Donation appeared first on Blockonomi.
Micron (MU) Stock Surges Ahead of Wednesday Earnings as Analysts Raise Targets
Micron (MU) stock climbs 42% YTD ahead of Q2 earnings. Analysts project 460% EPS growth to $8.74 and revenue of $19B. Wells Fargo lifts target to $470. The post Micron (MU) Stock Surges Ahead of Wednesday Earnings as Analysts Raise Targets appeared first on Blockonomi.
Nvidia (NVDA) Stock: ByteDance’s Massive $2.5B Malaysian AI Investment Signals Robust Chip Demand
ByteDance is investing over $2.5B in an AI computing cluster using 36,000 Nvidia Blackwell B200 chips in Malaysia, signaling strong demand for NVDA stock. The post Nvidia (NVDA) Stock: ByteDance’s Massive $2.5B Malaysian AI Investment Signals Robust Chip Demand appeared first on Blockonomi.
ARK Invest Allocates $10M to CRISPR Therapeutics and PayPay in Latest Trading Session
ARK Invest deployed over $10M in CRISPR Therapeutics and PayPay Corp on March 12, while cutting positions in Teradyne and Ionis Pharmaceuticals. The post ARK Invest Allocates $10M to CRISPR Therapeutics and PayPay in Latest Trading Session appeared first on Blockonomi.
Altcoin Spot Activity Slumps, But Bitcoin Volume Stays Resilient
On-chain data shows the Bitcoin spot volume has shown resilience recently while the rest of the cryptocurrency sector has seen a slump. Altcoins Have Noted A Decline In Spot Activity Since Late January As highlighted by on-chain analytics firm Glassnode in a new post on X, Bitcoin and the rest of the cryptocurrency market have […]
XRP Reclaims $1.40 Mark as Price Jumps 6%, Where Is Price Heading?
XRP has showcased an impressive rally, with the price likely to soar to a lower high of $2.
Vitalik Buterin explains $500M SHIB donation, distances himself from AI safety lobbying
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has clarified the circumstances surrounding his massive 2021 crypto donation to the Future of Life Institute, while distancing himself from some of the group’s more recent policy approaches toward artificial intelligence. Vitalik Buterin: AI safety risks…
Nvidia (NVDA) Stock: Key Expectations for Monday’s GTC 2026 Keynote
Nvidia (NVDA) opens GTC 2026 Monday with Wall Street watching supply updates, Vera Rubin chips, and a potential record $178B free cash flow forecast. The post Nvidia (NVDA) Stock: Key Expectations for Monday’s GTC 2026 Keynote appeared first on Blockonomi.
Rivian (RIVN) Stock Plunges 8% Following R2 Pricing and Delivery Timeline Reveal
Rivian (RIVN) stock dropped 8% after R2 launch details showed the $45K base model delayed to late 2027. See what Wall Street analysts are saying now. The post Rivian (RIVN) Stock Plunges 8% Following R2 Pricing and Delivery Timeline Reveal appeared first on Blockonomi.
Adobe (ADBE) Stock Plunges 7% as CEO Narayen Announces Departure Despite Strong Earnings
Adobe (ADBE) stock fell 6.7% after CEO Shantanu Narayen's exit announcement, despite beating Q1 earnings. AI concerns and analyst downgrades weigh on shares. The post Adobe (ADBE) Stock Plunges 7% as CEO Narayen Announces Departure Despite Strong Earnings appeared first on Blockonomi.
When to Buy and Sell Ethereum (ETH): Analyst Lays Out Dream Trade
ETH is currently close to the buying zone, but the sell side is miles away.
China’s Alibaba joins stablecoin platform MetaComp’s $35M fundraise
MetaComp’s Pre-A+ funding round, backed by Alibaba and Spark Venture, brings the total capital raised to $35 million, with aims to expand its StableX Network globally.
Dubai TOKEN2049 Postponed Amid “Current Geopolitical Conditions” (Report)
One of the major crypto conferences in Dubai has been rescheduled for next year.
Bitcoin's 'extremely precise' macro signal puts $100K target back in play
US and China's yield crossover amid whale buying suggest Bitcoin may be close to a price bottom, setting up for a move toward six figures in the coming months.
Bitcoin Tax Battle: Bitcoin Policy Institute Pushes For Inclusion, Coinbase Tackles Allegations
On Thursday, the Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI) published a new report regarding the ongoing discussion in the US Congress about the Bitcoin de minimis tax exemption. This comes amidst Coinbase’s battle against accusations related to the issue that surfaced earlier this week. Concerns Over Future Of Bitcoin Tax Legislation The BPI has brought attention to […]
XRP vs. Cardano (ADA): Which Cryptocurrency Deserves Your Investment in 2026?
XRP vs Cardano (ADA) 2026: Compare institutional adoption, tokenized assets, DeFi growth, and analyst targets to determine the superior crypto investment. The post XRP vs. Cardano (ADA): Which Cryptocurrency Deserves Your Investment in 2026? appeared first on Blockonomi.
XRP price prediction as ETF outflows rise while XRP stabilizes near $1.40
The price of XRP is stabilizing near a key technical level even as institutional flows weaken, raising questions about the token’s next move. The Ripple token (XRP) was trading around $1.41 on March 13, gaining roughly 2.4% on the day,…
Vitalik distances himself from nonprofit backed by SHIB donation
Vitalik Buterin said he is no longer closely aligned with the Future of Life Institute after its strategy shifted following his 2021 SHIB donation.
CFTC Unveils Prediction Market Regulations Impacting Kalshi, Polymarket, and Coinbase
The CFTC released new prediction market regulations affecting Kalshi, Polymarket, and Coinbase, initiating a 45-day public comment period on oversight rules. The post CFTC Unveils Prediction Market Regulations Impacting Kalshi, Polymarket, and Coinbase appeared first on Blockonomi.
Bitcoin ETFs Surge as Gold Funds Experience Historic Outflows During Iran Crisis
Gold ETFs face historic outflows of 2.7% while Bitcoin ETFs gain 1.5% since Iran conflict. JPMorgan reveals institutional shift toward digital assets. The post Bitcoin ETFs Surge as Gold Funds Experience Historic Outflows During Iran Crisis appeared first on Blockonomi.
Can Ethereum price rally continue above $2100 as BlackRock’s staked Ethereum ETF launches?
Ethereum’s price rallied to a weekly high of $2,144 on Friday following the strong debut of investment manager BlackRock’s staked Ethereum ETF. According to data from crypto.news, Ethereum (ETH) price shot up nearly 6% to $2,144 during Friday morning Asian…
What Happens When You Ignore Slippage? One Trader Just Found Out With a $50M Swap
Despite clear warnings, a trader confirmed a massive $50M swap and received just 324 Aave tokens
Pump.fun (PUMP) Achieves $1 Billion Revenue Milestone, Plans Multi-Chain Rollout
Pump.fun (PUMP) hits $1B revenue milestone on Solana. Platform plans expansion to Ethereum, Base, BSC & Monad while buying back $323M in PUMP tokens. The post Pump.fun (PUMP) Achieves $1 Billion Revenue Milestone, Plans Multi-Chain Rollout appeared first on Blockonomi.
Why Trump’s Demand for Immediate Fed Rate Cuts Faces Major Obstacles
Trump demands emergency Fed rate cuts, but the Iran war pushing oil to $95 and rising inflation forecasts suggest no rate relief until September 2025 at earliest. The post Why Trump’s Demand for Immediate Fed Rate Cuts Faces Major Obstacles appeared first on Blockonomi.
Trump Memecoin Top Holders Get Exclusive Mar-a-Lago Luncheon Invite Amid 96% Price Decline
Top 297 TRUMP memecoin holders invited to April 25 Mar-a-Lago luncheon. Token remains down 96% from peak despite brief price bump after announcement. The post Trump Memecoin Top Holders Get Exclusive Mar-a-Lago Luncheon Invite Amid 96% Price Decline appeared first on Blockonomi.
Ethereum (ETH) Sees Major Whale Buying as BlackRock Launches Staked ETF Product
BlackRock's staked Ethereum (ETH) ETF launches with solid debut. Whales accumulate $480M ETH as price holds above $2K. Bulls target $2,150 resistance. The post Ethereum (ETH) Sees Major Whale Buying as BlackRock Launches Staked ETF Product appeared first on Blockonomi.
Senate Approves Temporary Federal Reserve CBDC Ban Through 2030
US Senate passes 89-10 vote blocking Federal Reserve from issuing CBDC until 2030. Amendment tucked in housing bill faces uncertain future in House. The post Senate Approves Temporary Federal Reserve CBDC Ban Through 2030 appeared first on Blockonomi.
Bitcoin Policy Institute to review Fed Basel proposal to ensure fair Bitcoin treatment
The Bitcoin Policy Institute said it plans to review and respond to an upcoming proposal from the Federal Reserve that could shape how U.S. banks treat Bitcoin under international banking standards. Bitcoin Policy Institute to weigh in as Fed prepares…
Pi Network (PI) Soars 30% Following Kraken Exchange Listing Announcement
Pi Network (PI) token jumped 30% after major crypto exchange Kraken announced listing plans. Details on the rally and what it means for PI holders. The post Pi Network (PI) Soars 30% Following Kraken Exchange Listing Announcement appeared first on Blockonomi.
DeFi Disaster: How Ignoring Slippage Warnings Cost One Trader $50 Million on Aave
A DeFi trader lost $50M on Aave after bypassing slippage warnings, receiving only $36K in return. An MEV bot also extracted $10M from the trade. The post DeFi Disaster: How Ignoring Slippage Warnings Cost One Trader $50 Million on Aave appeared first on Blockonomi.
Solana (SOL) Price Eyes Critical $95 Breakout as Volatility Squeeze Tightens
Solana (SOL) trades near $90 with a Bollinger squeeze signaling a major move. $95 resistance is key as ETF inflows continue for the fifth straight week. The post Solana (SOL) Price Eyes Critical $95 Breakout as Volatility Squeeze Tightens appeared first on Blockonomi.
ETH Rallies Nearly 5% While XRP Underperforms
Ethereum (ETH) is significantly outperforming the broader market today, surging 4.40% to $2,144.82 as institutional inflows for ETH ETFs eclipse those of Bitcoin for the first time this week.
Bitcoin price prediction as BTC reaches weekly high despite US-Iran tensions
The price of Bitcoin climbed to a weekly high on March 13, defying geopolitical concerns tied to rising tensions between the United States and Iran. Bitcoin (BTC) was trading around $71,400, up about 1.2% on the day, according to the…
SBF Retrial Bid Meets Resistance From US Prosecutors
US President Donald Trump reportedly shut the door on a pardon for Sam Bankman-Fried back in January. That left the convicted FTX founder, a.k.a. SBF, with two paths out of a 25-year prison sentence — an appeal already working its way through federal court, and a motion for a new trial filed last month. Federal […]
Zcash Development Lab Secures $25 Million to Expand Privacy Infrastructure
Zcash Open Development Lab (ZODL) has raised more than $25 million in seed funding from major crypto investors to accelerate development of privacy-focused financial tools. The funding will support continued work on Zcash protocol upgrades and the expansion of its self-custodial wallet platform, Zodl. Major Investors Back Zcash Open Development Lab Funding Round Zcash Open […]
Lido CSM Slashing Incident Triggers Minor Penalty, Staker Funds Remain Protected
TLDR: Lido reported a CSM slashing incident affecting six Ethereum validators during routine network operations. Initial penalties totaled under 0.047 ETH, with total losses projected to remain below 1 ETH overall. Lido’s node operator bond mechanism covers the penalties, protecting stakers from financial losses. The protocol continues normal operations while contributors investigate the slashing event’s [...] The post Lido CSM Slashing Incident Triggers Minor Penalty, Staker Funds Remain Protected appeared first on Blockonomi.
Pi Network coin price jumps +30% after Kraken listing ahead of Pi Day
The price of Pi Network surged more than 30% on March 13 after a fresh exchange listing and growing anticipation around the project’s upcoming Pi Day event. According to data, the token climbed roughly 31% in a single day, driven…
Bitcoin (BTC) Approaches $72K as Regulatory Clarity and Supply Crunch Drive Momentum
Bitcoin (BTC) surges toward $72K driven by SEC-CFTC regulatory cooperation, Treasury intervention in oil markets, and exchange reserves at 2019 lows. The post Bitcoin (BTC) Approaches $72K as Regulatory Clarity and Supply Crunch Drive Momentum appeared first on Blockonomi.
OFAC Sanctions Crypto Network Tied to $800M North Korea IT Worker Scheme
TLDR: OFAC sanctions target six individuals tied to a DPRK IT worker scheme that generated nearly $800M in 2024 revenue. Treasury lists 21 crypto addresses across Ethereum, Tron, and Bitcoin linked to DPRK-linked financial networks. A Vietnam-based facilitator converted about $2.5M into crypto for North Korean workers between 2023 and 2025. Chainalysis says DPRK networks [...] The post OFAC Sanctions Crypto Network Tied to $800M North Korea IT Worker Scheme appeared first on Blockonomi.
U.S. senators to oversee DOJ investigation of Binance over Iran-linked sanctions evasion
Three Democratic senators have said they will oversee the Justice Department’s investigation into crypto exchange Binance over possible violations of U.S. sanctions tied to Iran-linked transactions. In a joint statement released Thursday, Senators Elizabeth Warren, Chris Van Hollen, and Ruben…
Playnance Announces G Coin Launch Ahead of March 18 Token Generation Event
[PRESS RELEASE – Tel Aviv, Israel, March 12th, 2026] Playnance, a Web3 infrastructure company focused on blockchain-based digital entertainment platforms, is set to launch G Coin on March 18th, the utility token powering activity across its ecosystem of on-chain gaming, prediction markets, and interactive financial platforms. Unlike many token launches that precede product adoption, G […]
Bitcoin Mining Firms Emerge as Unlikely AI Infrastructure Players, VanEck Reports
VanEck reveals Bitcoin miners control power infrastructure vital for AI data centers, trading at steep discounts. MARA and Core Scientific lead the transition. The post Bitcoin Mining Firms Emerge as Unlikely AI Infrastructure Players, VanEck Reports appeared first on Blockonomi.
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.”