Proxy Network Crushed: 369,000 Hacked Routers Taken Offline in Crypto Fraud Bust
Authorities pulled the plug on the Socksescort proxy empire, freezing $3.5 million in crypto and exposing a global router botnet. U.S. and European authorities have dismantled Socksescort, a residential proxy network powered by AVRecon malware that quietly hijacked more than 369,000 devices across 163 countries. Operating since 2020, the service sold access to infected home […]
Two Crypto Court Twists in New York: SEC Walks Away From Bitclout-Deso Case, Judge Rejects EminiFX RICO Claims
Two crypto courtroom sagas out of Manhattan delivered a pair of sharply different plot twists this week — one defendant walked away from the SEC’s fraud case for good, while another scheme’s legal fallout hit a wall when a federal judge tossed key racketeering claims tied to a church-linked investment disaster. SEC Dismisses Civil Fraud […]
Illicit Crypto Activity in Australia Remains Below 1%: TRM Report
Less than 1% of Australian crypto transactions were tied to illicit actors, even as the such entities in the country processed $50 billion in one year.
Inside Ripple’s Buying And Selling Cycle — And Its Impact On XRP
Ripple’s latest $750 million share buyback has split the XRP community in two. While some members see the internal buy-and-sell cycle as a sign of strength for both the crypto payments company and XRP, others argue that the move exposes a cycle that has always put retail XRP holders at the bottom of the food […]
Changing Basel rules could unlock 'huge' liquidity for BTC: Analyst
Banks seek to deploy capital in the most efficient way possible, but capital rules under the Basel III framework make crypto holdings costly.
Proxy Network Crushed: 369,000 Hacked Routers Taken Offline in Crypto Fraud Bust
Authorities pulled the plug on the Socksescort proxy empire, freezing $3.5 million in crypto and exposing a global router botnet. U.S. and European authorities have dismantled Socksescort, a residential proxy network powered by AVRecon malware that quietly hijacked more than 369,000 devices across 163 countries. Operating since 2020, the service sold access to infected home […]
Trump’s $5 Million Crypto Pay-to-Play?
As the current U.S. administration continues its "crypto-first" agenda, World Liberty Financial, the digital asset venture closely linked to Donald Trump, has sparked a fierce debate on March 13, 2026.
SEC Signals Crypto Markets Shift as Tokenized Equity Framework Debate Intensifies
U.S. regulators are weighing how blockchain-based equities could reshape markets, as SEC leaders signal potential pilot programs and exemptions that may open the door to tokenized stock trading while regulators grapple with settlement rules and investor protections. Wall Street and Blockchain Collide as SEC Explores Tokenized Equity Framework Regulators are evaluating new frameworks for blockchain-based […]
Solana Meme Coin Launchpad Bonk.fun Hit by Domain Hijack and Wallet Drainer Attack
Bonk.fun, the Solana-based meme coin launchpad learned the hard way this week that even decentralized dreams still rely on very centralized web doors — and someone briefly kicked one open. As of this weekend, the domain still remains compromised. Solana Platform Bonk.fun Compromised in Domain Hijack Bonk.fun, a community-driven token launch platform tied to the […]
$100K Bitcoin? Prediction Market Odds Climb To 40%
Spot Bitcoin ETFs pulled in $53 million in a single day this week, pushing monthly inflows past $1.16 billion — a sharp reversal after four straight months of outflows that drained more than $6 billion from those same funds. Related Reading: Tax Policy, Not Technology, Is Blocking Bitcoin Payments, Advocates Say ETF Inflows Signal A […]
Report: Crypto Losses Drop 87% in February, But Hackers Are Now Targeting People, Not Code
Crypto losses fell to $49M in February, but attackers are shifting toward phishing and user manipulation, says Nominis.
US Billionaire Backs Stablecoins To Take Over Payment Systems – Details
American billionaire and investor Stanley Druckenmiller has postulated that stablecoins will play a central role in the US payments system in the next decade. However, the philanthropist and former hedge fund manager remains skeptical about regular cryptocurrency. Related Reading: Trump Memecoin Dangles Mar-A-Lago Access As Token Price Spikes 34% Stablecoins Drive Productivity, Druckenmiller Says In […]
Coinidol.com: DOGE Rises but Fails to Surpass the $0.10 Barrier
Dogecoin’s price has remained range-bound above the $0.086 support but has been unable to break above the 21-day SMA.
2Y SMA/2: The Crypto Bear Market Indicator That Has Called Every Major Price Bottom
TLDR: The 2Y SMA/2 is derived by halving the two-year simple moving average and has marked bottoms across BTC, ETH, BNB, and XRP. Solana, Dogecoin, and Cardano have already reached the 2Y SMA/2, placing them in historically deep discount territory this cycle. Chainlink tested the 2Y SMA/2 with precision and posted a bounce, reinforcing its [...] The post 2Y SMA/2: The Crypto Bear Market Indicator That Has Called Every Major Price Bottom appeared first on Blockonomi.
CZ goes after Etherscan for displaying spam transactions from address poisoning scams
CZ goes after Etherscan for displaying spam transactions from address poisoning scams, stating block explorers should filter out the malicious transfers completely. The former Binance CEO posted on X that TrustWallet already implements this filtering, while Etherscan continues showing zero-value…
Bitcoin ETFs Extend Five-Day Streak With $180 Million Inflows
Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) extended their inflow streak to five consecutive days with $180 million in new capital. Ether and solana ETFs also posted gains, while XRP ETFs recorded no trading activity. Inflow Momentum Continues as Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Stay Green The steady march of institutional money into crypto ETFs continued to close out the […]
IOTA Tests Securitization Infrastructure That Could Reshape Real-World Asset Finance on Blockchain
TLDR: IOTA’s code reveals a three-tier securitization model mirroring traditional structured finance architecture. The infrastructure could support invoice factoring, SME lending, and energy project financing on-chain. Analysts link the testing to SALUS and ADAPT platforms operating within the AfCFTA trade framework. No IOTA Foundation statement confirms the purpose, but the architecture suits digital capital markets. [...] The post IOTA Tests Securitization Infrastructure That Could Reshape Real-World Asset Finance on Blockchain appeared first on Blockonomi.
U.S. expansion, regulation-ready messaging, and AI upgrades are giving cloud mining a new narrative in 2026
Cloud mining narrative shifts toward AI infrastructure as platforms like NOW DeFi attract renewed investor interest. The narrative around crypto mining is shifting. Expansion into the U.S., stronger compliance messaging, and the integration of AI into mining infrastructure are pushing…
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson calls Bitcoin a ‘Ponzi scheme’
Johnson said that he could understand why gold and Pokémon cards have investment appeal but not Bitcoin, which he characterized as a scam.
XRP Price Prediction Points to $8.6 Rally as Ripple Expands Stablecoin Stack, but Pepeto’s Listing Math Could Erase These Returns Before XRP Even Moves
Ripple just expanded its stablecoin payment infrastructure for banks and fintech companies across the globe, and the XRP price prediction is getting louder. Historical data shows XRP trading in a descending channel from its $3.6 peak, and analysts project a potential rally to $8.6 by Q4 2026 if the pattern breaks. That sounds impressive until [...] The post XRP Price Prediction Points to $8.6 Rally as Ripple Expands Stablecoin Stack, but Pepeto’s Listing Math Could Erase These Returns Before XRP Even Moves appeared first on Blockonomi.
ETH Whale Accumulation Hits Record Highs as BlackRock Staking ETF Launches on Nasdaq
TLDR: Over 240,000 ETH worth approximately $480M has been accumulated by whales since early March 2025. BlackRock’s ETHB ETF on Nasdaq lets institutions earn yield by staking 70–95% of their ETH holdings. Rising Ethereum active addresses during a price decline mirror historical accumulation patterns seen since 2022. Shrinking ETH exchange supply combined with whale buying [...] The post ETH Whale Accumulation Hits Record Highs as BlackRock Staking ETF Launches on Nasdaq appeared first on Blockonomi.
BTC Wobbles at $70K as France Deploys Ships to Hormuz and Trump Rejects Peace Deal Attempt (Report)
Meanwhile, Russia reportedly became the first country to send aid to Iran since the war began.
Coinbase and Bybit in Investment Talks: Could Bybit Finally Enter the US Crypto Market?
TLDR: Coinbase and Bybit are in early-stage investment talks, with no official confirmation from either party yet. Bybit’s valuation is estimated at around $25 billion, mirroring ICE’s recent investment deal with OKX. The partnership could give Dubai-based Bybit a fully regulated entry point into the US crypto market. COIN stock rose 1.18% on the news, [...] The post Coinbase and Bybit in Investment Talks: Could Bybit Finally Enter the US Crypto Market? appeared first on Blockonomi.
Bitcoin Could Surge to $95,894, Analyst Makes Bold Prediction
A popular crypto analyst has revealed that Bitcoin still stands a chance at reclaiming $95,000 despite the short-term price dips if it is able to maintain a close above $73,726.
Ethereum Price Prediction: Can ETH Launch a Strong Rebound After Reclaiming $2K?
Ethereum is still in recovery mode, but the rebound is starting to look more organized than before. The asset continues to hold above the February base and is pressing closer to a key breakout area, which suggests buyers are gradually gaining confidence even if the larger trend has not fully turned yet. Ethereum Price Analysis: […]
Bitcoin beats stocks as Strategy's STRC hints at $776M BTC buying potential
BTC faces bull trap risks due to the formation of a bear flag pattern, with a measured downside target at around $51,000.
Oil Markets Brace as Trump Calls Allied Navies to Defend Hormuz Passage
President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States and allied nations are preparing to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz to keep the world’s most critical oil chokepoint open as the Iran conflict threatens roughly 20% of global petroleum flows. Strait of Hormuz Flashpoint: Trump Calls for Warships as Iran Targets Shipping Trump’s […]
DOJ, Europol Freeze $3.5M In Crypto After Dismantling Global Proxy Fraud Network
A New York resident lost close to $1 million in cryptocurrency. That single case became one of the clearest examples of the damage done by SocksEscort — a for-hire proxy service that gave criminals across the globe a way to hide while they stole. Related Reading: Trump Memecoin Dangles Mar-A-Lago Access As Token Price Spikes […]
Stellar-Inspired Crypto Drops 28% in Day, Sparking Market Attention
Pi Network, a token technically related to Stellar, crashed 30% in a matter of hours.
Ethereum And Solana Are Topping Developer Activity Again, But Why Are Their Prices Struggling?
Ethereum and Solana are currently leading developer activity in the crypto space, while developer activity in the broader ecosystem declines. This comes as prices continue to struggle with the ongoing war between the U.S. and Iran, which is sparking rising oil prices. Ethereum And Solana Lead Developer Activity Amid Broad Decline Artemis data show that […]
Stablecoin Economy Crosses $315B as Circle’s USYC Leads Weekly Gains
Over the past seven days, the stablecoin economy padded its coffers with another $2.983 billion, gliding past the $315 billion threshold this week. Among the ten largest fiat-pegged tokens by market capitalization, Circle’s Treasury-fund stablecoin USYC posted the biggest weekly gain, climbing 13.9% over the same stretch. Top 10 Stablecoins Control 94% of a $315B […]
Stake.com and ZunaBet: Which Crypto Casino Deserves Your Deposits in 2026?
The crypto casino market has matured enough to produce its own internal rivalries. This is no longer about whether crypto gambling can work — that question was answered years ago. The question now is which crypto-native platform does it best. Stake.com has held the crown as the most recognised name in crypto gambling for some [...] The post Stake.com and ZunaBet: Which Crypto Casino Deserves Your Deposits in 2026? appeared first on Blockonomi.
XRPL Payment Volume Surges 15% Despite Sharp Price Reversal
XRP sees continued demand despite the sudden price drop as payment activity on XRP Ledger surges by over 15% in 24 hours.
Micron (MU) Stock Soars on Record Price Targets as Memory Demand Explodes
Micron (MU) stock jumps on $500 price target, triple-digit memory price increases, and sold-out HBM capacity through 2027. Q2 earnings expected to surge 460%. The post Micron (MU) Stock Soars on Record Price Targets as Memory Demand Explodes appeared first on Blockonomi.
Wall Street Titan Druckenmiller Predicts Stablecoins Will Power the Future of Global Payments
Wall Street legend Stanley Druckenmiller just tossed a polite grenade into the global payments debate, predicting that within 10 to 15 years the machinery moving money around the planet won’t rely on SWIFT wires or card networks—but on blockchain-powered stablecoins that settle transactions faster, cheaper, and without bankers checking the clock. Faster, Cheaper Payments? Druckenmiller […]
Samsung (SSNLF) Stock Climbs After Nvidia (NVDA) AI Chip Collaboration News
Samsung (SSNLF) teams with Nvidia (NVDA) on ferroelectric NAND chips using AI that's 10,000x faster than traditional methods. Stock rises on partnership news. The post Samsung (SSNLF) Stock Climbs After Nvidia (NVDA) AI Chip Collaboration News appeared first on Blockonomi.
Coinbase and Bybit in Talks for Strategic Investment Partnership: Report
Bybit is reportedly planning to enter the compliant US market via this potential partnership.
Tesla (TSLA) Stock — Musk Confirms Terafab AI Chip Plant Goes Live in Seven Days
Tesla (TSLA) stock edges lower as Elon Musk announces Terafab AI chip factory will launch in one week. AI5 chip production and supplier gaps fuel the move. The post Tesla (TSLA) Stock — Musk Confirms Terafab AI Chip Plant Goes Live in Seven Days appeared first on Blockonomi.
Zero Net Inflows All Week: Ripple (XRP) ETFs Lose Investor Momentum
Moreover, the overall negative streak stretches out to March 5.
Bitcoin Supply Hits 20 Million Coin Mark, Mastercard Launches Massive Crypto Partner Program, and More – Week In Review
This week’s developments highlight the growing intersection of macro markets, regulation, and institutional crypto adoption. U.S. Treasury yields remain elevated amid oil tensions and political uncertainty around the Federal Reserve. Regulators took a major step toward unified oversight as the SEC and CFTC agreed to coordinate on digital asset rules. Bitcoin also reached a historic […]
XRP’s DeFi Moment? On-Chain Numbers From Flare Tell A Different Story
Momentum around XRP may be entering a new phase as emerging on-chain data shows a growing activity within its broader ecosystem. Recent metrics from Flare, a network designed to bring smart contract functionality and DeFi capabilities to assets like XRP, suggest that decentralized finance participation tied to the network could be gaining traction. What The […]
Peter Brandt Shares Teaser as Familiar Bitcoin Pattern Builds Again on Chart
Bitcoin is currently trading above $70,000, with veteran trader Peter Brandt indicating further volatility could be in the cards.
Kraken’s SPAC KRAKacquisition Targets Stablecoin and DeFi Firms Worth Up to $10 Billion
TLDR: KRAKacquisition raised $345M in January, launching a two-year hunt for a crypto acquisition target. The SPAC is evaluating firms valued between $2 billion and $10 billion across crypto sectors. Target sectors include stablecoins, DeFi, asset tokenization, and payments-related crypto firms. Kraken filed a confidential SEC registration statement as it pursues its own IPO this [...] The post Kraken’s SPAC KRAKacquisition Targets Stablecoin and DeFi Firms Worth Up to $10 Billion appeared first on Blockonomi.
Bitcoin’s Price Is Running the Same Playbook That Led to a 400% Surge But There’s a Catch
If history repeats, bitcoin could easily go above $300,000.
Bitcoin Consolidation Continues After $74K Rejection
Bitcoin traded at $70,795 on March 14, 2026, with a market capitalization of $1.41 trillion and 24-hour trading volume of $49.48 billion. The cryptocurrency moved within an intraday range between $70,416 and $73,838 while technical indicators across major timeframes reflected a neutral market structure. Bitcoin Chart Outlook On the daily chart, bitcoin continues to trade […]
Balaji calls for more ‘crypto tools’ for refugees amid Middle East tensions
Former Coinbase CTO says the crypto industry should build more financial tools for refugees and stateless people as conflicts and migration increase worldwide.
What Moves XRP Price? Ripple CTO Emeritus Breaks Down 3 Factors
XRP's price remains in the spotlight as indicators point to a bigger move brewing.
Tax Policy, Not Technology, Is Blocking Bitcoin Payments, Advocates Say
Using Bitcoin to buy groceries or pay a bill sounds simple. Under current US tax law, it is anything but. Every transaction — no matter how small — triggers a taxable event that must be reported to the IRS, forcing users to calculate capital gains on purchases as minor as a cup of coffee. That […]
Dogecoin (DOGE) Prints Abnormal $0 as Short Sellers Disappear
Dogecoin futures activity is seeing a rare shift as short sellers record no loss amid the ongoing price reset.
Is XRP Basically a Bank Wearing a Hoodie? Analysts Clash Over Ripple’s True Role
Meanwhile, the other community member believes the patience of XRP investors is "genuinely a psychological phenomenon."
Crypto can fight money laundering without stifling financial freedom
Blockchain's transparency traces illicit flows better than fiat systems. Industry-wide information sharing and unified AML rules close gaps, without curbing liberty.
XRP transactions jump 3x year-over-year, but price stays muted
XRP transactions jump 3x year-over-year, but price stays muted as daily network activity surges from approximately 1 million to nearly 3 million transactions. The ledger data from XRPScan shows February 2026 posting 1.3 million average daily transactions, up from roughly…
'Druck Is Right,' Coinbase CEO Reacts as Popular Billionaire Predicts Inevitable Stablecoin Use for Global Payments
Coinbase's CEO Brian Armstrong has shared a similar opinion with billionaire Stanley Druckenmiller, who recently predicted that stablecoins will be used for payments worldwide within 15 years.
XRP Ledger Transactions Rally 300% in 1 Year: Report
XRP Ledger has seen a massive adoption spike, with financial products coming on-chain.
Ripple Head Engineer Alerts Node Operators on Important XRP Update
This important update targets a rare case of node outage.
NEAR Breakout Momentum Builds as Resistance Nears
TLDR: NEAR approaches a major resistance zone after forming higher lows, suggesting momentum may be shifting toward a potential breakout scenario. Market analysts indicate that reclaiming resistance could accelerate price movement toward the $2 region if buying pressure continues building. Research projections place long-term NEAR targets between $6 and $18, depending on adoption, tokenomics shifts, [...] The post NEAR Breakout Momentum Builds as Resistance Nears appeared first on Blockonomi.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs amass $180M inflows, will BTC price see a boost?
Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded strong inflows on March 13, adding fresh momentum to institutional demand. Meanwhile, market analysts pointed to key resistance and support levels for Bitcoin (BTC) price with $82,000 in sight. Data shared by Farside Investors shows that…
Analyst Says Bitcoin Bulls Have Won And This Is The Next Target
Over the last week, the Bitcoin bulls have been putting up a fight to combat the consistent decline, and this has led to the price ranging around the $70,000 level. With this newfound recovery trend, things look to have taken a turn for the better as buyers are moving back into the arena. The result of this […]
‘Zero Evidence:’ Judge Quashes Federal Reserve Subpoenas, DOJ Announces Appeal
Judge James E. Boasberg blocked these subpoenas, considering that a “mountain of evidence” suggests their true purpose is to “harass Powell to pressure him to lower rates.” Jeanine Pirro, U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C., stressed that the DOJ will appeal the judge’s decision, escalating the legal battle. Judge Quashes Federal Reserve Subpoenas, DOJ Announces Appeal […]
USDC market cap nears record $80B amid ‘capital flight’ in UAE: Analyst
USDC’s market cap is approaching a record $80 billion, with one analyst linking the surge to capital flight and turmoil in Dubai’s real estate market.
Bitcoin Correction Hits 159 Days: Here Is How This Cycle Compares to 2017 and 2021
TLDR: Bitcoin marked its 2025 cycle top at $126,230 on October 6, starting a 159-day correction phase. The 2017 cycle took 1,180 days to reach a new ATH, while 2021 required 1,093 days to recover. For the first time ever, Bitcoin reached a new ATH in 2025 without a halving event preceding it. Spot Bitcoin [...] The post Bitcoin Correction Hits 159 Days: Here Is How This Cycle Compares to 2017 and 2021 appeared first on Blockonomi.
February Marks First Drop For Bitcoin Treasuries: Sales Outnumber Purchases By 800 BTC
A recent report from Bitcointreasuries.net has highlighted a significant shift in the behavior of Bitcoin (BTC) treasuries, revealing that the number of sales has outpaced purchases for the first time in February. Bitcoin Treasuries Experience Net Decrease According to the report, public companies engaged in treasury strategies purchased or disclosed nearly 7,800 BTC worth approximately […]
BlackRock says most investors only want Bitcoin and Ethereum as new ETF launches
BlackRock digital assets head Robert Mitchnick said Bitcoin and Ethereum remain the only two cryptocurrencies attracting meaningful investor demand. This comes as the asset manager evaluates future ETF products. Speaking on CNBC following the launch of BlackRock’s ETHB staked ether…
Shiba Inu Death Cross Appears on Daily Chart as Price Loses Support
Shiba Inu has pared recent gains with a death cross confirmation on the daily chart.
The ‘Hyperbolic’ Era Ends: Wintermute Report Reveals Structural Shift for Bitcoin
Over the past decade, bitcoin mining thrived on predicting price surges after halvings. However, a new report by Wintermute indicates this reliance has ended as bitcoin matures into an institutional asset, disrupting previous profitability cycles. Diminishing Returns in the Post-Institutional Era For over a decade, bitcoin mining relied on a simple gamble: weather quadrennial halvings […]
Bittensor’s Subnet 3 Trains 72B AI Model on Decentralized Network
TLDR: Covenant-72B scored 67.1 on MMLU zero-shot, beating LLaMA-2-70B’s 65.6 under identical test conditions. SparseLoCo reduced communication overhead by 146x using sparsification, 2-bit quantization, and error feedback across nodes. Gauntlet scored every node’s contribution via loss evaluation and OpenSkill ranking, all recorded on the blockchain. $TAO rose 14% to $236 post-announcement, with Grayscale expanding its [...] The post Bittensor’s Subnet 3 Trains 72B AI Model on Decentralized Network appeared first on Blockonomi.
Pi Network’s PI Token Erases Recent Gains, Bitcoin (BTC) Slips Toward $70K: Weekend Watch
Pi has plunged by over 30% in the past 24 hours. The gains charted after the Kraken listing have been pretty much erased.
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Stock Dips 2.2% Following $1.54M Insider Sale
AMD stock dropped 2.2% after EVP sold $1.54M in shares. Analysts maintain Moderate Buy rating with targets ranging from $240 to $358 despite headwinds. The post Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Stock Dips 2.2% Following $1.54M Insider Sale appeared first on Blockonomi.
Microsoft (MSFT) Leads Cloud Race as First to Validate Nvidia’s Vera Rubin NVL72 AI System
Microsoft Azure becomes the first cloud platform to validate Nvidia's Vera Rubin NVL72 system, delivering 3.6 exaflops — 5x more performance than GB200. The post Microsoft (MSFT) Leads Cloud Race as First to Validate Nvidia’s Vera Rubin NVL72 AI System appeared first on Blockonomi.
Market Turmoil: How $100 Oil, Inflation Concerns, and Earnings Shaped This Week’s Trading
Stock markets fell for the third week as oil prices crossed $100. Oracle beat earnings with AI growth while inflation concerns mounted. Full weekly recap. The post Market Turmoil: How $100 Oil, Inflation Concerns, and Earnings Shaped This Week’s Trading appeared first on Blockonomi.
Crypto Warning: Bonk.fun Domain Hack Exposes Solana Traders To Wallet Drain
A Crypto platform confirmed that their main domain website had been hacked, which exposed its users to a wallet draining exploit. A No-Fun Crypto Hijack It is a truth universally acknowledge that, no matter the size of a global geopolitical crisis, hackers will continue to ravage through the crypto market. This time, the victim was […]
Trump Administration Secures $10 Billion Payment From TikTok Deal Investors
Trump administration negotiates $10B fee from TikTok deal investors including Oracle and Silver Lake, with $2.5B already paid to Treasury in installments. The post Trump Administration Secures $10 Billion Payment From TikTok Deal Investors appeared first on Blockonomi.
Oil Markets Surge Past $100 as U.S. Military Strikes Hit Iran’s Kharg Island Facilities
U.S. strikes Iran's Kharg Island military sites, pushing Brent crude past $100. Hormuz tanker traffic drops 88% as 13 U.S. troops killed in escalating conflict. The post Oil Markets Surge Past $100 as U.S. Military Strikes Hit Iran’s Kharg Island Facilities appeared first on Blockonomi.
Meta (META) Stock Drops as Company Plans Major Layoffs to Finance Massive AI Investment
Meta (META) stock dropped 3.83% on reports the tech giant may slash 20% of its workforce to fund a $600B AI infrastructure investment through 2028. The post Meta (META) Stock Drops as Company Plans Major Layoffs to Finance Massive AI Investment appeared first on Blockonomi.
World Liberty Financial Offers ‘Guaranteed Direct Access’ For $5M Token Lockup
The Trump family’s decentralized finance (DeFi) venture, World Liberty Financial (WLFI), unveiled on Friday a new investment opportunity for participants and supporters of the platform. As earlier reported by Reuters, investors who commit to locking $5 million worth of their tokens for six months will gain “guaranteed direct access” to certain members of the WLFI […]
Spot Bitcoin ETFs extend inflow streak to five days for first time in 2026
US spot Bitcoin ETFs brought in about $767 million over five straight days of inflows for the first time so far this year.
Stanley Druckenmiller Forecasts Stablecoin Dominance in Global Payment Systems Within a Decade
Billionaire Stanley Druckenmiller predicts stablecoins will dominate global payments in 10-15 years as market cap hits record $300B, though he remains skeptical of crypto. The post Stanley Druckenmiller Forecasts Stablecoin Dominance in Global Payment Systems Within a Decade appeared first on Blockonomi.
USDC Overtakes USDT in Transaction Volume Since 2019 Milestone
Circle's USDC stablecoin overtakes Tether's USDT with 64% share in adjusted transaction volume for first time since 2019. Mizuho raises price target to $120. The post USDC Overtakes USDT in Transaction Volume Since 2019 Milestone appeared first on Blockonomi.
XRP Network Activity Surges While Token Price Searches for Macro Bottom
XRP price sits at $1.42 despite record ledger activity. Daily payments hit 2.7M, tokenized assets surge 35%, while analysts watch key support levels. The post XRP Network Activity Surges While Token Price Searches for Macro Bottom appeared first on Blockonomi.
Bitcoin (BTC) Price: Stabilizes at $70K Following Iran Strike as ETF Inflows Surge Past $1.9B
Bitcoin (BTC) holds $70K after U.S. strikes Iran, posts 4.2% weekly gain with $1.9B ETF inflows. Key resistance at $73K-$74K tested four times ahead of Fed meeting. The post Bitcoin (BTC) Price: Stabilizes at $70K Following Iran Strike as ETF Inflows Surge Past $1.9B appeared first on Blockonomi.
Federal Appeals Court Denies Custodia Bank’s Master Account Bid While Kraken Secures Historic Approval
Custodia Bank's Federal Reserve master account appeal rejected 7-3 by federal court, while Kraken becomes first crypto firm with limited Fed access. The post Federal Appeals Court Denies Custodia Bank’s Master Account Bid While Kraken Secures Historic Approval appeared first on Blockonomi.
Ethereum (ETH) Price: Strong On-Chain Signals Emerge as Whales Accumulate and Staking Reaches New Heights
Ethereum (ETH) shows bullish on-chain signals with 32% rise in accumulation wallets, record staking, $152M whale buy, and strong ETF inflows at $2,080 level. The post Ethereum (ETH) Price: Strong On-Chain Signals Emerge as Whales Accumulate and Staking Reaches New Heights appeared first on Blockonomi.
Circle’s USYC Dethrones BlackRock BUIDL as Top Tokenized Treasury Product
Circle's USYC token has surpassed BlackRock's BUIDL to become the largest tokenized U.S. Treasury product, with the total market hitting $11 billion. The post Circle’s USYC Dethrones BlackRock BUIDL as Top Tokenized Treasury Product appeared first on Blockonomi.
Libra Case: Milei Had Continuos Communication With Associates Before Token Launch
According to local reports, Milei would have been in constant communication with Mauricio Novelli, a crypto entrepreneur, just moments before writing the post sharing the token contract with his followers on social media. This could imply a coordinated strategy behind Milei’s actions. Libra: Milei Held Several Phone Calls Before Announcing the Token’s Issuance on Social […]
Altcoin Dominance Breakout Signals Potential Altseason
TLDR: Altcoin dominance breakout nears confirmation after five years of downtrend compression and strengthening higher-low structure across the macro chart. A bullish MACD crossover on the higher timeframe reflects improving momentum conditions previously seen before major altcoin expansion cycles. ALTS token price jumped to $0.00001147 after a sudden spike, stabilizing above earlier consolidation near $0.00001002. [...] The post Altcoin Dominance Breakout Signals Potential Altseason appeared first on Blockonomi.
Crypto In Spotlight As OFAC Targets North Korean IT Worker Network
Crypto moved to the center of Washington’s latest North Korea sanctions action on March 12, after the US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control designated six individuals and two entities tied to DPRK-run IT worker schemes. For the digital asset industry, the significance was not only the sanctions themselves, but how explicitly the case framed […]
Pi Network (PI) Plummets 30% in Classic ‘Sell-The-News’ Crash Following Kraken Listing
PI was violently rejected at $0.30 and it's the poorest performer today from the larger-cap alts.
Meta’s $135 Billion AI Push Is Stumbling: Layoffs Loom as Flagship Model Trails Rivals
TLDR: Meta plans to cut over 20% of its 79,000-person workforce, potentially eliminating around 16,000 jobs. Meta’s Avocado model has missed its deadline three times and now trails Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic on benchmarks. Meta is reportedly exploring a temporary deal to license Google’s Gemini to power its own AI products. Meta has committed up [...] The post Meta’s $135 Billion AI Push Is Stumbling: Layoffs Loom as Flagship Model Trails Rivals appeared first on Blockonomi.
US Carried Out ‘Most Powerful Bombing Raid’ on Iran’s Kharg Island: When Will BTC React?
BTC has remained relatively stable for now, but it tends to react once the futures and legacy markets open.
HSBC, Standard Chartered To Receive First Stablecoin Licenses In Hong Kong – Report
Hong Kong is expected to grant the first batch of stablecoin issuer licenses within two weeks, reportedly choosing HSBC and Standard Chartered as the first companies to obtain the long-awaited approval. Related Reading: Bank Of England Open To Review Stablecoin Ownership Cap Proposal Following Backlash HSBC, Standard Chartered Lead Hong Kong’s Stablecoin Race On Friday, […]
Why Bitcoin Just Bounced Back to $70K: Key Factors Behind the Move
TLDR: Bitcoin saw macro relief as the PCE inflation print came in at ~2.8% YoY, matching expectations and easing pressure on risk assets. A U.S. 30-day oil sanction waiver cooled energy markets, reducing inflation fears and boosting investor risk appetite. Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded multiple consecutive inflow days, with BlackRock’s IBIT leading institutional demand signals. [...] The post Why Bitcoin Just Bounced Back to $70K: Key Factors Behind the Move appeared first on Blockonomi.
BlackRock’s Staked Ethereum Fund Debuts With $107M In Assets, Monthly Yield For Investors
Three institutional-grade validator firms — Figment, Galaxy Digital, and Attestant — will run the Ethereum network nodes that power BlackRock’s newest crypto product, the iShares Staked Ethereum Trust. Related Reading: JPMorgan Hit With Lawsuit Tied To $328 Million Crypto Ponzi Scheme The fund launched Thursday on Nasdaq under the ticker ETHB, giving everyday investors a […]
Big Bet Takes Action to Block Prediction Markets in Brazil
Betting companies have reportedly asked regulators to pause the operations of prediction market platforms, such as Polymarket and Kalshi, in Brazil. The betting lobby argues that prediction market contracts constitute bets and should be blocked, as these platforms are unlicensed in the country. Betting Lobby Attacks Prediction Markets in Brazil Betting companies have taken action […]
Boris Johnson Calls Bitcoin a Ponzi Scheme, Sparks Crypto Backlash
TLDR: Boris Johnson labeled Bitcoin a Ponzi scheme in a March 13 Daily Mail opinion column. Michael Saylor argued Bitcoin lacks a central operator, a key requirement of Ponzi schemes. Social posts cited Bitcoin’s $1.42 trillion market cap and roughly $62 billion daily volume. Former Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng said politicians often misunderstand Bitcoin’s fixed supply [...] The post Boris Johnson Calls Bitcoin a Ponzi Scheme, Sparks Crypto Backlash appeared first on Blockonomi.
$50M AAVE Swap: Trading Blunder or Calculated Money-Washing Strategy?
TLDR: A wallet swapped $50M in aEthUSDT but received only $36K in AAVE due to extreme slippage losses. MEV bots and Titan Builder collectively extracted nearly $44M from the single swap transaction. On-chain analysts linked 13 wallets to one entity, all funded via Binance on February 16 and 20. The suspected trader sold $543M in [...] The post $50M AAVE Swap: Trading Blunder or Calculated Money-Washing Strategy? appeared first on Blockonomi.
"$1 Billion Soon": Hugo Philion Predicts 500% Growth for XRP on Flare
XRP on Flare hits $200 million, and the network's cofounder, Hugo Philion, now predicts a $1 billion target for the XRPFi market.
ISO Publishes Blockchain Interoperability Standard After a Decade of Global Effort
TLDR: ISO formally published blockchain interoperability standard 82098 after nearly a decade of international collaboration. Quant CEO Gilbert Verdian chaired Working Group 7, the ISO committee that developed the interoperability framework. The standard uses a multi-gateway architecture, enabling any DLT to connect with another without protocol changes. Quant’s Overledger platform was built on the same [...] The post ISO Publishes Blockchain Interoperability Standard After a Decade of Global Effort appeared first on Blockonomi.
BlackRock says 'exotic' ETF structures not part of its crypto strategy
BlackRock launched a staked Ether exchange-traded fund on Thursday, expanding its crypto offerings beyond its flagship spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs that launched in 2024.
Democratic Lawmakers Vow Oversight as DOJ Probe Into Binance Emerges
Lawmakers said they will oversee the investigation to ensure authorities hold Binance accountable if sanctions violations are confirmed.
ASTER Price Trades Sideways Near $0.70 as Resistance Holds
TLDR: ASTER price has remained in a tight consolidation range between $0.67 and $0.74 for over a month despite broader crypto market weakness. A major resistance zone between $0.75 and $0.80 continues to cap upward momentum, with sellers defending the level on multiple attempts. The October 2025 liquidation event wiped out roughly $12.43 million in [...] The post ASTER Price Trades Sideways Near $0.70 as Resistance Holds appeared first on Blockonomi.
HYPE Token Enters Net Deflation as HyperCore Buybacks Outpace Staking Rewards
TLDR: HyperCore removed 22,477 HYPE from circulation on March 13 alone, exceeding staking rewards issued that day At the current pace, roughly 8.09 million HYPE tokens will exit circulation over the next 12 months Solana inflates by ~25.19M SOL yearly; Hyperliquid’s model is moving in the exact opposite direction Buyback volume scales with HIP-3 trading [...] The post HYPE Token Enters Net Deflation as HyperCore Buybacks Outpace Staking Rewards appeared first on Blockonomi.