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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

XRP Ledger validators are considering two amendments for deployment.

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

Key Highlights: Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) posted on X today, March 13, 2026 and claimed that FTX had enough…

Block (XYZ) stock dropped 7% to $60 on legal concerns, then rallied to $81 after cutting 4,000+ jobs. Analyst price targets range from $50 to $105. Full analysis. The post Block (XYZ) Stock: 7% Plunge Followed by Strong Recovery — What Investors Should Know appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR A new report links the illegal Amazon gold trade to USDT payments in Venezuela. Traders now use USDT to settle cross-border gold deals outside traditional banking systems. Researchers found that Venezuela has become a central hub for illicit gold from Brazil and Guyana. Criminal networks control mining zones and transport routes across the Amazon [...] The post Amazon Gold Smuggling Turns to USDT for Payments appeared first on Blockonomi.

Zillow (Z) stock rebounds 6% after JPMorgan says decline is overdone. AI summit on March 24 and $1.25B buyback expansion highlighted as key catalysts. The post Zillow (Z) Stock Rebounds 6% as JPMorgan Calls Recent Decline Excessive appeared first on Blockonomi.

Synthetix price moved slightly higher as the project published its roadmap for 2026, which includes token buybacks and new trading products. At press time, Synthetix (SNX) token traded at $0.3251, up about 2.9% in the last 24 hours. The token…

Protesters once shouted “Shame!” at guests leaving the first one. Now there’s a second. A Token In Freefall The TRUMP memecoin had just touched the lowest price in its history — down 96% from the $73 peak it hit in January 2025 — when its backers dropped an announcement that sent the price ticking back […]

Bitcoin (BTC) is grinding higher above the $71K–72K zone, shrugging off a stronger dollar, surging oil and Middle East war jitters while global stocks wobble. A Modest Win For Bitcoin During the London morning, bitcoin held firm near the top of the day’s range while regional equity indices traded mixed and volatility in energy and […]

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Bitcoin bulls squeezed the market toward $74,000 again as promising US inflation data buoyed risk assets, but BTC price forecasts stayed mixed.

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SBI Holdings expands XRP rewards program across multiple companies after adding another group company, dubbed SBI ARUHI, to the program.

Bitcoin Magazine 3rd Bitcoin Golf Championship Lands at Bali Hai Golf Club Before Bitcoin 2026 Vegas Conference Following successful events in El Salvador with Max Keiser and Stacy Herbert, BSN brings the Bitcoin Golf Championship to Las Vegas, expecting 300+ Bitcoin founders, investors, and creators. This post 3rd Bitcoin Golf Championship Lands at Bali Hai Golf Club Before Bitcoin 2026 Vegas Conference first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.

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Key Highlights  Senate Majority Leader John Thune said that the CLARITY Act will not pass out of the…

Key Highlights A user tried to swap $50 million USDT for AAVE on the Aave interface but ended…

The SUI price challenges $1 resistance amid a breakout attempt from the month long consolidation with triangle pattern.…

Key Highlights: TRUMP Coin rose after the team announced a private conference and gala luncheon featuring Donald Trump…

Key Highlights: BlackRock’s iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF recorded about $15.5 million in trading volume on its first…

The AVAX price challenges the key resistance trendline of inverted flag pattern, suggesting a potential breakout for renewed…

Hyperliquid price has rallied from $29.7 to $38 within a week, registering a 28% surge. Geopolitical-driven oil trading…

Key Highlights: Binance announced the listing of Katana ($KAT) with spot trading set to start on March 18,…

Key Highlights: Bittensor (TAO) jumped 12% today, March 13, 2026. AI activity and model training are driving token…

Key Highlights: Solana Superteam USA launches to support US founders and developers building on Solana. Solana climbs about…

Key Highlights: Bitcoin hit the $72,000 mark today, March 13, 2026. US Bitcoin ETFs saw inflows for four…

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Key Highlights: $DOGE is up by 5% today, March 13, 2026. Apart from $DOGE, other coins such as…

Europol and DOJ dismantle SocksEscort proxy network that infected 369,000 routers globally, seizing 34 domains and freezing $3.5M in cryptocurrency assets. The post SocksEscort Proxy Network Dismantled in Major Cybercrime Bust appeared first on Blockonomi.

Adobe (ADBE) stock fell 5.62% after settling DOJ lawsuit for $75M cash plus $75M in services over allegations of hidden subscription cancellation fees. The post Adobe (ADBE) Stock Drops 5.62% Following $75M Settlement with DOJ Over Hidden Subscription Fees appeared first on Blockonomi.

The Ethereum Foundation’s new “EF Mandate” formalizes its role as steward of a censorship‑resistant, privacy‑first, open‑source base layer, signaling zero appetite for surveillance‑chain compromises. The Ethereum Foundation has moved from vibes to written doctrine, publishing an “EF Mandate” that spells…

The TRUMP token rallied from an all-time low after news that Donald Trump will host an exclusive investor gala.

Micron (MU) stock gained ~5% Friday as Wedbush, Wells Fargo, and Mizuho boosted price targets on robust memory pricing ahead of March 18 earnings report. The post Micron (MU) Stock Surges 5% Following Bullish Analyst Upgrades Ahead of Q2 Report appeared first on Blockonomi.

US equities keep climbing, but JPMorgan data show retail equity buying down about 30%, shifting crypto’s driver mix toward macro funds just as Iran, oil and inflation risks linger. US equities are grinding higher on the surface, but retail is…

TLDR Yield-bearing stablecoins grew 15 times faster than the broader stablecoin market over six months. Circle’s USYC and Paxos’ USDG led gains with market cap increases of 198% and 169%. The total value of yield-bearing stablecoins reached $22.7 billion after an 11% monthly rise. Maple’s Syrup USDC offered the highest weekly yield at 4.54% APY, [...] The post Stablecoins With Yield Surge as US Lawmakers Clash appeared first on Blockonomi.

Boeing (BA) receives $2.43B in U.S. Air Force E-7A Wedgetail contract modifications, expanding total program value to $5.01B through 2032. Read details. The post Boeing (BA) Stock Secures Massive $2.4B E-7A Wedgetail Contract from U.S. Air Force appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR Vitalik Buterin said he no longer aligns with the Future of Life Institute after its strategic direction changed. He donated Shiba Inu tokens to the institute in 2021 after developers sent meme coins to his public wallet. He stated that the institute initially focused on reducing global risks linked to artificial intelligence, biology, and [...] The post Vitalik Buterin Distances Himself From Future of Life Institute After Shiba Inu Donation appeared first on Blockonomi.

The Official Trump token surged on heavy trading after news spread that large holders could receive invitations to a private event at Mar-a-Lago. At press time, The Official Trump (TRUMP) traded at $4.28, up about 52% in the past 24…

A Matrixport‑linked whale holds about $300m in leveraged Ethereum and Bitcoin longs with roughly $26m in unrealized profit, concentrating risk and raising liquidation shock potential. A highly leveraged whale is sitting on eight figures of paper profit after loading up…

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Trend Research is again moving size through Binance, pulling 27,000 ETH off‑exchange while wiring in about $150m USDC, signaling fresh positioning after its brutal ETH unwind. Trend Research is back moving size through Binance, this time cycling Ethereum (ETH) out…

Olivier Janssens’ Destiny project offered Nevis residents $100 a month if the government approves the development, triggering sharp local criticism, the Financial Times reported.

TLDR Michael Saylor said large corporate Bitcoin purchases do not trigger instant price increases. Strategy acquired 17,994 Bitcoin for about $1.28 billion at an average price of $70,946. The latest purchase marked Strategy’s 102nd Bitcoin acquisition and its 11th straight week of buying. Strategy currently holds around $3.35 billion in unrealized losses on its Bitcoin [...] The post Michael Saylor Urges Long-Term View as Strategy Expands Bitcoin Holdings appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Airbus partners with Kratos to equip XQ-58A Valkyrie drones with European MARS systems for German Air Force delivery by 2029. First flights expected in 2026. The post Airbus Partners with Kratos to Deploy Valkyrie Combat Drones Across Europe appeared first on Blockonomi.

Ethereum price surges as derivatives open interest jumped nearly 9% to above $30b, concentrating leverage on Binance, Gate, Bybit and OKX and priming Ethereum for sharper liquidations. Ethereum (ETH) derivatives just lit up. Here’s a clean crypto.news-style piece on the…

SentinelOne (S) stock declined 4% despite beating Q4 estimates with $271.2M revenue. FY2027 guidance of $1.195B-$1.205B disappointed the Street. The post SentinelOne (S) Stock Slides 4% Despite Record Q4 Performance on Weak Outlook appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bumble (BMBL) stock climbed 34% after introducing 'Bee,' an AI dating assistant. Q4 revenue hit $224.2M as the company plans to eliminate swiping. The post Bumble (BMBL) Stock Rockets 34% After Revealing AI-Powered Dating Assistant ‘Bee’ appeared first on Blockonomi.

Blackrock has launched a new Ethereum staking ETF, ETHB, offering investors exposure to ETH along with staking rewards distributed as dividends. The fund debuted with over $100 million in assets and aims to combine institutional crypto exposure with yield generation. New Blackrock ETF Backed by Coinbase Lets Investors Earn Yield From Ethereum Blackrock has officially […]