Michael Coberg was sentenced to 63 months in prison for his role in helping the so-called crypto "Godfather" with a sham drug bust and the extortion of a victim for $127,000.

Metaplanet’s market-to-net-asset value stood at about 1.11x on Monday, a level that put the company above the threshold needed to make a novel class of warrants exercisable. Related Reading: $100K Bitcoin? Prediction Market Odds Climb To 40% Data shows the firm held 35,102 BTC, and executives say the fresh capital will be used to keep […]

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Robert Kiyosaki, author of the legendary bestseller Rich Dad Poor Dad, is warning that the "biggest bubble bust" in history is imminent, predicting that Bitcoin will skyrocket to $750,000 in the year following a total market collapse.

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“We’re doubling down on Messari as an AI-first company serving institutions through research and AI products," said Messari's new CEO, Diran Li on Monday.

US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs have tallied nearly $1 billion worth of inflows since March 9, with Bitcoin rising more than 12% to $74,250 in that time.

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Bitcoin prices have reached their highest level since early February in a crypto market relief rally as analysts eye $80,000.

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[PRESS RELEASE – Vilnius, Lithuania, March 16th, 2026] WhiteBIT, the largest European exchange by traffic, has announced its selection as one of 11 companies invited to participate in Ghana’s pioneering crypto regulatory sandbox. The sandbox, launched by the Ghana Securities and Exchange Commission in collaboration with the Bank of Ghana, is designed to test and […]

[PRESS RELEASE – Tel Aviv, Israel, March 16th, 2026] Playnance, the Web3 infrastructure company behind the growing GCOIN ecosystem, has announced the launch of GCOIN Staking, a new mechanism designed to strengthen long-term participation in the platform’s expanding Web3 entertainment economy. The program is now live on PlayW3, the flagship Web3 social gaming platform within […]

The US Secret Service announced a new international initiative aimed at combating crypto scams. In a press release issued on Monday, it was revealed that this week, law enforcement agencies from the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada are collaborating on what they called “Operation Atlantic.”  This joint effort is primarily focused on identifying […]

TLDR: Polymarket was handed a nationwide block by a Buenos Aires court directing ENACOM to restrict access on March 16, 2026. LOTBA filed the complaint that led authorities to classify Polymarket as an unlicensed online gambling service in Argentina. Polymarket accepted crypto and credit cards with no age or identity verification, raising serious concerns over [...] The post Argentina Bans Polymarket: Court Orders Nationwide Block of Crypto Prediction Market appeared first on Blockonomi.

Hugo Philion, Co-founder of Flare and CEO of Flare Labs, shares the developments underway at the EVM-based Layer 1 blockchain. Philion, who brings a strong background from finance and machine learning, details Flare’s mission to build an end-to-end decentralized finance ecosystem around the vast, yet underutilized, XRP asset. He shares his vision that a superior […]

TLDR: Bitmine anchored a $125M institutional round for Eightco with a $75M check, gaining indirect OpenAI exposure through it. Eightco deployed $50M from the Bitmine-led round directly into an OpenAI stake, linking crypto capital to private AI markets. Bitmine added 65,000 ETH in just seven days, growing its total holdings to 4,595,562 ETH as part [...] The post Bitmine Stacks ETH, Funds Eightco, and Gains OpenAI Access: Here Is What Tom Lee Is Building appeared first on Blockonomi.

The SEC has proposed narrowing Rule 15c2-11 to equity securities only, and is now seeking comment on whether it should apply to certain crypto assets, among other questions. 

Polkadot’s Massive Rally: A Game-Changer in Crypto Polkadot (DOT) has grabbed headlines with a stunning surge of more than 15% in the last 24 hours. As of late afternoon ET, this leading blockchain token is one of the top performers […] The post Polkadot Surges Over 15% Today: Why DOT is the Top Crypto to Watch Now appeared first on Blockmanity.

“What’s a better time to cut interest rates than now? A third-grade student would know that,” said US President Donald Trump.

Argentina's ban on Polymarket may hinder access to global prediction markets, impacting financial transparency and innovation in the region. The post Argentina blocks access to Polymarket after early bets on February inflation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Almost nine out of 10 underwater internet cable failures over the past decade caused little to no disruption to the Bitcoin network, according to new academic research. Related Reading: Crypto’s CLARITY Act May Miss 2026 Window Without April Action Random Failures Vs. Targeted Cuts The study, published in February by researchers Wenbin Wu and Alexander […]

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Justice Cotter said in his judgment that the husband in the case has a high chance of succeeding, given the available evidence and recommended an early trial.

Ethereum has reclaimed the $2,250 level as the broader cryptocurrency market shows signs of a short-term bullish recovery following weeks of volatility and downward pressure. The recent move higher suggests that buyers are gradually regaining control of the market, with traders closely watching whether ETH can maintain momentum above this key technical level. Related Reading: […]

The institution has asked the government to allow digital financial assets to be issued on open networks like Ethereum, opening national businesses to international investments. Central Bank of Russia governor Elvira Nabiullina also stated that these regulations would help conduct cross-border settlements. Russia Sets Up Digital Assets As Vehicles For International Investment The Central Bank […]

Bitcoin's surge highlights market volatility amid global economic shifts, underscoring investor sensitivity to macroeconomic policy signals. The post Bitcoin briefly touches $76,000 ahead of key economic decisions this week appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Critics have been warning that prediction markets tied to wars could incentivize insider trading, which lawmakers in the US and abroad have moved to regulate.

SEC moves to narrow a decades-old OTC market rule to equity securities, signaling possible limits on regulatory reach while opening discussion on how disclosure frameworks could apply to crypto assets and other non-equity instruments. SEC Proposal Targeting OTC Equity Trading Sparks New Crypto Regulation Debate U.S. regulators are seeking to clarify the scope of a […]

A fresh clash between XRP critics and defenders broke out on X after Chainlink Community Liaison Zach Rynes (@ChainLinkGod) argued that the XRP investment thesis has failed to keep pace with how crypto markets and financial infrastructure have evolved. His central claim was blunt: the XRP Ledger is now a “ghost chain,” while the use […]

Bitcoin has reclaimed the $70,000 level and is now testing resistance near $74,000, signaling renewed strength after several weeks of volatile price action. The recent move higher suggests that buyers are regaining control as market sentiment begins to improve, with traders closely watching whether BTC can sustain momentum above this critical resistance zone. Related Reading: […]

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This week, bitcoin strutted back above $70,000 like it owns the joint — and if Bitfinex’s latest Alpha report is right, the market may be quietly setting the stage for a rather dramatic encore. Bitcoin’s $70K Comeback Could Be Just the Opening Act, Bitfinex Analysts Say Bitcoin is heading into the March 18 Federal Open […]

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OpenSea's SEA token was first announced last October as it revealed it would be transitioning from an NFT marketplace to one that can "trade everything."

XRP's surge highlights shifting investor sentiment and market dynamics, potentially influencing future crypto investment strategies and valuations. The post XRP breaks through $1.5 after double-digit weekly growth appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Surges Above $75,000 as Bullish Momentum Builds  The bitcoin price just surged above $75,000. This post Bitcoin Price Surges Above $75,000 as Bullish Momentum Builds  first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Multiple indicators enter bullish territory thanks to the substantial recovery we are witnessing across the board on XRP, Ethereum and even Shiba Inu.

Data shows the Bitcoin mining Hashrate has witnessed a significant drawdown since the high at the start of March, a sign that miners are leaving. Bitcoin Hashrate Has Seen Its 7-Day Average Value Plummet Recently The “Hashrate” refers to an indicator that tracks the total amount of computing power that’s currently attached to the Bitcoin […]

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Robert Kiyosaki warns a massive asset bubble could soon burst, predicting an unprecedented market collapse that may propel gold, silver, bitcoin, and ethereum to extraordinary valuations within a year of a global financial crisis. Robert Kiyosaki Expects Bitcoin, Ethereum to Explode After Biggest Bubble Bust Shock Mounting concerns about global debt and financial market instability […]

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Opensea, the marketplace that once rode the non-fungible token ( NFT) boom like it was headlining Coachella, has delayed the launch of its long-awaited SEA token again, while tossing users fee refunds, zero-fee trading, and a promise that this time, really, it wants to get it right. March 30 No More: Opensea Delays SEA Launch […]

As geopolitical tensions rise, more users are going on-chain in search of cross-border liquidity, which is boosting stablecoin supply.

The altcoin market has become a source of deep frustration for crypto investors during this cycle. Despite numerous forecasts from analysts, a clear and sustained altcoin phase has yet to appear in recent months. This has led to growing frustration as traders wait for a broad breakout among altcoins. But according to crypto analyst Sykodelic, […]

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Wall Street may soon lose one of its favorite quarterly rituals — the corporate earnings confessional — as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) quietly drafts a proposal that could let public companies report results just twice a year instead of every three months. Semiannual Reporting May Replace Quarterly Earnings Under New SEC Plan […]

Bitcoin opened the week by rallying straight into a key resistance level. If it holds, BTC and altcoins could embark on the next leg of the crypto bull market.

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Coinbase is officially shedding its skin as a mere crypto exchange, evolving into a hybrid financial powerhouse that would make legacy banks sweat.

Lido’s new IDVTC design lets verified solo stakers form DVT clusters, slashing collateral needs while hardening Ethereum validator risk and sustaining staking yields. Lido’s community staking module is about to stop pretending this is still a game for whales only.…

Michael Saylor has dismissed fears of a "Bitcoin-only" quantum apocalypse, arguing that any technology capable of cracking the BTC network would simultaneously dismantle the global banking system, cloud infrastructure, and the internet itself.

Indiana Takes a Stand Against Crypto Scams In a major move to protect residents, Indiana has banned all cryptocurrency ATMs across the state. This emergency declaration law has sidelined about 800 machines, putting an abrupt end to their operations. The […] The post Indiana’s Crypto ATM Crackdown: Emergency Law Shuts Down 800 Machines to Stop Scams appeared first on Blockmanity.

OpenSea delays its SEA token launch as CEO Devin Finzer cites challenging crypto market conditions and promises a new timeline later. The post OpenSea delays SEA token launch as CEO cites challenging crypto market conditions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

New SEC filing names Anchorage Digital Bank as the crypto custodian and adds SUI to the list of eligible tokens in the proposed fund that aims for direct digital asset exposure.

After billions in bets on a U.S.–Iran strike and an insider scandal on platforms like Polymarket, Democrats push the DEATH BETS Act, targeting prediction markets that trade on war, terror and death. Prediction markets just ran into Washington’s moral panic.…

Hyperliquid (HYPE) has climbed to fresh highs for the first time since November, bringing the market’s focus to the next potential price target. Recent chart analysis shared by @ArdinNSC on X points to a developing continuation structure built on a local accumulation trend. With multiple upside levels already cleared, the technical framework now centers on […]

TLDR: Pi Network has launched the second migration with a gradual rollout for Pioneers, bringing more Pi to Mainnet. Two-factor authentication via Mainnet Checklist Step 3 is now required before any Pi migration can begin. Blockchain transfers on Pi Network are irreversible, making 2FA enforcement critical for all wallet security. Referral mining bonuses will only [...] The post Pi Network Begins Second Migrations with Gradual Mainnet Rollout for Eligible Pioneers appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR Bitmine increased its Ethereum purchases and lifted its treasury to 4.596 million ETH. The company bought 5,000 ETH directly from the Ethereum Foundation through an over-the-counter deal. Tom Lee said Bitmine added 60,999 ETH in the past week, exceeding its recent weekly average. Bitmine now controls about 3.81% of Ethereum’s total supply. The company [...] The post Bitmine Accelerates ETH Buys, Treasury Hits 4.6M Coins appeared first on Blockonomi.

Cboe files with SEC to launch near 24x5 trading for U.S. equities, reflecting growing global demand for overnight stock market access. The post Cboe targets December 2026 rollout for near 24×5 U.S. equities trading appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Unlike previous years, only a handful of official events at the 2026 version of the iconic Austin festival featured crypto.

Bitcoin’s recovery above $74,000 highlights a rapidly improving market, but several data points suggest that pro traders remain cautious and skeptical.

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Bitcoin derivatives data signals a bullish shift after nearly eight days of bearish positioning in the futures market.

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The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially dismissed another crypto-related case, this time involving Nader Al-Naji, the founder of BitClout. This development marks the end of a nearly two-year legal battle, with the case initially filed in July 2024. BitClout Founder Cleared Of SEC Charges In a recent court filing, the SEC announced […]

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin at Key Support Levels — Why Jack Mallers Says Turn On DCA Now With Bitcoin down 50% from highs and indicators like weekly RSI in oversold territory, Mallers and analysts see the bottom forming — ideal for dollar-cost averaging. This post Bitcoin at Key Support Levels — Why Jack Mallers Says Turn On DCA Now first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.

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TLDR Ripple partnered with i-payout to enhance cross-border payouts into the United States and Canada. i-payout integrated Ripple Payments to accelerate settlement and improve payment transparency. The collaboration aims to reduce settlement delays and lower working capital requirements for global platforms. i-payout stated that cross-border payments into North America previously took several days to complete. [...] The post Ripple Expands US and Canada Payouts With i-payout Deal appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR Vitalik Buterin supported a Nimbus proposal to merge Ethereum’s two clients into a single program. He said running two daemons makes node operation harder for independent validators. The Unified Node aims to simplify installation and reduce configuration errors. Ethereum introduced separate Beacon and execution clients during the 2022 Merge. Buterin linked better user experience [...] The post Vitalik Buterin Pushes Simpler Ethereum Node Setup appeared first on Blockonomi.

SEC prepares proposal to make quarterly earnings reports optional, allowing U.S. companies to report results twice a year. The post SEC considers ending mandatory quarterly earnings reports for US companies: WSJ appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

About two-thirds of the company’s tokens are currently staked, generating an estimated $180 million in annualized revenue.

TLDR Russia will collect about 567 million rubles or over $7 million in crypto mining taxes for 2025. The Federal Tax Service said miners will pay 84 million rubles in personal income tax and 483 million rubles in corporate tax. Earlier projections had estimated mining tax revenue at 6 billion rubles, which is far higher [...] The post Russia to Collect $7M in Crypto Mining Taxes for 2025 appeared first on Blockonomi.

Canada, US, and UK unite in Operation Atlantic to fight crypto wallet theft through approval phishing scams. $14B in global fraud prompts action. The post Three Nations Unite in Operation Atlantic Against Crypto Wallet Thieves appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce urged firms exploring tokenization to meet directly with regulators to discuss product structures. Hester Peirce said the SEC wants companies to engage early as they develop tokenized securities and crypto-linked ETFs. She confirmed that SEC staff are working on a narrower innovation exemption for limited tokenized securities trading. Peirce stated [...] The post SEC’s Hester Peirce Urges Tokenization Talks With Firms appeared first on Blockonomi.

Cardano and Solana have taken years to build a position within the market that many of the original cryptocurrency investors can only dream of. That is to say, they have built a position within the market as large, liquid, and well-known cryptocurrencies safely nestled within the upper echelon of the cryptocurrency market. Both Cardano and [...] The post Remittix Could Sit Amongst Top Crypto Assets Like Cardano and Solana by the End of 2026 appeared first on Blockonomi.

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TLDR: OpenAI is in advanced talks with TPG, Bain Capital, Brookfield, and Advent International for a $10B joint venture deal. Private equity firms will invest $4 billion in exchange for equity stakes and board seats inside OpenAI’s operations. OpenAI’s Frontier product lets enterprises deploy AI coworkers, with customers including Uber, Oracle, State Farm, and HP. [...] The post OpenAI Targets $10B Private Equity Joint Venture to Accelerate Enterprise AI Deployment appeared first on Blockonomi.

Streamex just hired ex‑Coinbase and Morgan Stanley veteran Christine Plummer as CFO, betting a Wall Street‑grade balance sheet can turn GLDY tokenized gold into real institutional plumbing. Tokenization is getting a real CFO, not another web3 mascot. Nasdaq‑listed Streamex Corp.…

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. TOKYO, Japan — TEAMZ Summit 2026, a premier global conference uniting leaders from the Web3 and AI industries, will be held at Happo-en in Tokyo. The event brings together leading companies, government representatives, startups, and investors shaping the next generation of technology — all under one […]

This surge in bid depth comes amid a broader recovery in the cryptocurrency market, led by Bitcoin's recent breakout above $74,000.

Ethereum Foundation's new mandate emphasizes neutral stewardship, sparking debate over decentralization priorities versus institutional growth strategies. The post Ethereum Foundation’s Updated Mission Statement Triggers Community-Wide Discussion appeared first on Blockonomi.

According to on chain data, Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs have experienced significant outflow periods. Meanwhile, crypto market news today shows that a new infrastructure project has captured the market’s attention, according to CoinDesk. Called Pepeto, the project is changing the status quo for the $45 billion meme economy. Its aim is to ensure that meme [...] The post Crypto Market News Today: Pepeto’s Three Infrastructure Products Attract $7.99 Million as Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Face Outflow Pressure appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Bitcoin Kicks Off the Week with a Bang Cryptocurrencies are off to a great start this week. feels like a turning point. Stay tuned – crypto markets move fast. Price data as of latest trading. Markets can change quickly. Discuss […] The post Bitcoin’s 4% Surge: BTC Inches Toward $75K Milestone After Six Long Weeks appeared first on Blockmanity.

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During the ongoing volatile market conditions, XRP investors on cryptocurrency exchanges appear to be choosing to hold their tokens rather than sell them to cut down losses. A clear indication of this investor trend is the steady decline of XRP reserves on the leading Binance trading platform. Binance Sees Steady XRP Supply Drop While the […]

On March 16, bitcoin surpassed $74,000 twice, solidifying its role as a risk-off asset amidst escalating Middle East tensions. A concentration of options at the $75,000 strike suggests traders anticipate major price movements, either towards new highs or a significant drop. Technical Momentum In another display of decoupling, bitcoin twice breached the $74,000 threshold on […]

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TLDR Streamex Corp. appointed former Morgan Stanley executive Christine Plummer as its new Chief Financial Officer. Christine Plummer previously served for more than two decades at Morgan Stanley and later worked as Global Controller at Coinbase. Streamex trades on the Nasdaq under the ticker STEX and focuses on tokenizing real-world assets such as gold. The [...] The post Former Morgan Stanley Executive Joins Streamex as CFO appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR Peter Brandt said Ethereum may be forming a local bottom near the $1,750 to $1,800 support zone. He stated that a breakout above $2,250 to $2,300 could push the price toward $2,400 and $2,600. Brandt explained that the daily chart still needs confirmation before signaling a full trend reversal. Analyst Marcus Corvinus identified $2,150 [...] The post Peter Brandt Signals Ethereum Price Rally as Support Holds appeared first on Blockonomi.

Ironlight Group secures $21M Series A funding to develop infrastructure for tokenized securities, merging blockchain settlement with regulated U.S. markets. The post Ironlight Group Raises $21M Series A for Tokenized Securities Infrastructure appeared first on Blockonomi.

Ethereum may be exiting its months-long downtrend after the SuperTrend indicator turned bullish.

In the great artificial intelligence (AI) arms race of 2026, Meta just signed a $27 billion check for computing power, and a once-obscure cloud firm born from the ashes of Russia’s Yandex suddenly finds itself holding the keys to a chunk of Silicon Valley’s future. Billions for Brainpower: Meta Signs Huge AI Infrastructure Agreement With […]

Under hostile Swedish tax rules, HIVE Digital is winding down Bitcoin mining and quadrupling Canadian AI data‑center capacity, swapping halving risk for contracted GPU revenue. HIVE Digital is quietly admitting the old Bitcoin‑only mining model is broken. Under tax and…

Bitcoin chases $75,000 as the return of aggressive spot BTC ETF inflows, billion dollar buys from Strategy and an improvement in investors’ risk appetite propel the crypto market.

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Bitcoin Magazine Eric Trump Confirmed As Speaker For Bitcoin 2026 Conference Bitcoin Magazine readers can save 10% on tickets to Bitcoin 2026, featuring Michael Saylor and hundreds of global leaders across Bitcoin, finance, mining, energy, and policy. It's all happening April 27–29 at The Venetian, Las Vegas. This post Eric Trump Confirmed As Speaker For Bitcoin 2026 Conference first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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PayPal (PYPL) stock has crashed 85% from its 2021 peak. With weak Q4 results, new leadership, and sluggish growth, is it a buy or avoid? The post PayPal (PYPL) Stock Plunges 85% From Peak: Value Play or Falling Knife? appeared first on Blockonomi.

Abra announces $750M SPAC merger to list on Nasdaq as ABRX, focusing on institutional crypto wealth services with ambitious $10B AUM goal by 2027. The post Abra Eyes $750M SPAC Merger for Nasdaq Entry as Crypto Industry Rebounds appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR Abra will go public through a $750 million merger with New Providence Acquisition Corp. III. The combined company will trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol ABRX. The transaction sets Abra’s pre-money valuation at $750 million. Existing investors will roll their shares into the new public entity. The deal may provide up to $300 [...] The post Abra to Go Public in $750M Nasdaq SPAC Merger Deal appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR Reporter Emanuel Fabian received death threats after a missile report. Threats linked to a $14 million Polymarket prediction contract. Bettors asked him to change the wording about missile interception. Fabian declined and cited official Israeli rescue and military sources. He filed a police report and shared message records with investigators. A military correspondent reported [...] The post Polymarket Bettors Threaten Reporter Over Missile Story appeared first on Blockonomi.

South Korea’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has imposed a 6-month partial business suspension and 36.8 billion won fine on one the biggest Korean crypto exchanges, Bithumb. Related Reading: Crypto Push In Korea: Hana Financial And Standard Chartered Unveil New Deal A New Governance Hit On A Crypto Exchange According to Korean outlet News1, the FIU […]

On Monday afternoon, U.S. President Donald Trump called on the Federal Reserve to convene a “special meeting” and cut U.S. interest rates immediately, intensifying his criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell just days before the central bank’s scheduled policy gathering. President Pressures Fed for Immediate Rate Cut as FOMC Meeting Nears Speaking to reporters, […]

Circle Internet Group’s stock has reentered the market’s spotlight this month, and the reaction from traders has been swift. Stablecoin Economics Sends Circle Stock Soaring Shares of Circle Internet Group Inc. (NYSE: CRCL)—the company behind the USDC stablecoin—have more than doubled in the past month, trading around $120 to $124 in this week and jumping […]

The Sei Development Foundation joined in the round to support expansion of an SEC-regulated alternative trading system and settlement platform for blockchain-based securities.

Duolingo (DUOL) stock jumped 3.1% Monday on market-wide gains as oil fell 4%. Despite the rally, DUOL is down 42.5% YTD. Is it time to buy the dip? The post Duolingo (DUOL) Stock Gains 3% Amid Market Rally Following Disastrous 2026 Opening appeared first on Blockonomi.

Barclays upgrades Nike (NKE) stock to overweight with $73 target, suggesting the market has hit peak skepticism as Q3 earnings approach on March 31. The post Nike (NKE) Stock Receives Bullish Barclays Call Ahead of Crucial Earnings Date appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR Strategy purchased 22,337 Bitcoin for about $1.57 billion between March 9 and March 15. The company paid an average price of $70,194 per Bitcoin during the acquisition period. MSTR shares rose 4.56% to $145 in premarket trading after the announcement. Strategy increased its total Bitcoin holdings to 761,068 BTC after the latest purchase. The [...] The post MSTR Shares Climb 4% After Strategy Buys 22,337 Bitcoin appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Exxon Mobil (XOM) stock approaches 52-week highs after Barclays and Piper Sandler raise targets, citing Iran conflict impacts on oil supply and pricing. The post Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock Climbs to Near-Peak Levels Following Dual Analyst Upgrades appeared first on Blockonomi.

Arista Networks (ANET) stock targets $177.50, implying 27.6% upside. Strong AI networking growth, 42.8% margins, and 93% buy ratings fuel optimism. The post Arista Networks (ANET) Stock Poised for 27% Gain According to Analyst Consensus appeared first on Blockonomi.

Aave’s governance discussions have started to show up in the market, and traders are already reacting. Since BGD Labs revealed it would be stepping away from the Aave DAO, activity around the AAVE token on decentralized exchanges has tilted toward selling. Data shared within the crypto community shows that sell volume has reached about $39 million, while buy orders sit near $32 million, leaving a $6.7 million net sell imbalance. The numbers exclude the recent CowSwap incident, which means the trend largely reflects regular market trading rather than a single unusual event. Even without that factor, the figures suggest that The post AAVE Records $6.7M Sell Imbalance As BGD Exit Sparks Heavy DEX Activity appeared first on The Merkle News.

The Solana ecosystem is preparing for a major performance improvement after the network approved SIMD-0266, a proposal designed to significantly reduce the computational cost of token operations. The proposal, originally introduced last year by Anza, introduces P-Tokens, a new compute-optimized token engine that could make certain blockchain transactions up to 19 times faster. The upgrade focuses on improving efficiency at one of the most heavily used layers of the network: token instructions. According to Jacob Creech, vice president at the Solana Foundation, the upgrade is expected to go live in April, following staged deployment and activation across the network. The The post Solana Approves SIMD-0266 Upgrade Introducing P-Tokens That Could Make Transactions Up To 19x Faster appeared first on The Merkle News.

The Ethereum Foundation has disclosed that it recently sold 5,000 ETH through an over-the-counter (OTC) transaction, with the deal priced at an average of $2,042.96 per ETH. The buyer in the transaction was BitMine Immersion Technologies, a company known for operating crypto mining infrastructure. The foundation shared the update publicly, noting that the sale had already been finalized. According to the announcement, the transaction forms part of the organization’s broader treasury management approach, something the foundation carries out periodically to help fund its work. 0/ Today, the Ethereum Foundation finalized the terms of a 5,000 ETH sale at an average The post Ethereum Foundation Sells 5,000 ETH In OTC Deal To Fund Operations appeared first on The Merkle News.

The decentralized finance (DeFi) lending market is undergoing a dramatic contraction as total deposits across top protocols plunge by 36%, from $125 billion to $79.6 billion, since October 2025, according to Artemis data. This $45 billion decline reveals that investors are retreating from major crypto lending platforms amid heightened risk perception and evolving capital allocation strategies. Crypto lending is shrinking. Since October, deposits across major protocols fell from $125B to $79.6B, a 36% decline. Nearly the entire drop comes from a handful of protocols: • Aave: −$27.6B• Spark: −$5.4B• Euler: −$2.6B• Fluid: −$2.4B• Compound: −$2.0B… pic.twitter.com/L22ZtezsBJ — Artemis (@artemis) March The post DeFi Lending Faces Sharp Liquidity Contraction As Deposits Plummet 36%   appeared first on The Merkle News.

IREN stock climbs 6.3% Monday on robust volume despite Q4 earnings miss. Analysts maintain Moderate Buy consensus with $71.69 average target amid AI expansion. The post IREN Stock Surges 6% on Strong Trading Volume Amid Bitcoin and AI Growth Strategy appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Ciena (CIEN) stock surges 450% in 12 months to 25-year highs as AI demand drives networking growth. Q3 earnings beat, institutional buying increases. The post Ciena (CIEN) Stock Soars to 25-Year Peak Amid AI Infrastructure Boom appeared first on Blockonomi.

Wells Fargo's Aaron Rakers keeps Strong Buy ratings on Marvell, Micron, and Rambus, lifting price targets as AI-driven memory demand continues to surge. The post Wells Fargo Maintains Bullish Outlook on Marvell (MRVL), Micron (MU), and Rambus (RMBS) Amid AI Boom appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitcoin and Ethereum are under pressure in 2026, and the sell-off is doing what bear market conditions always do: pushing investors to reassess where their capital is best positioned. Historically, periods of weakness in the two largest cryptocurrencies by market cap have redirected attention toward early-stage projects with genuine utility and clear product progress. That [...] The post New Crypto Investors Are Snapping Up Remittix as Price Could Explode Amid BTC & ETH Price Tumble appeared first on Blockonomi.

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