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bitcoinist.com Bitcoin Bet Deepens As Metaplanet Raises $255 Million For Future Purchases

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 […]

blockonomi.com Hedge Funds Dump Financial Stocks at Record Pace Amid Growing Market Uncertainty

TLDR: Hedge funds are shorting global financials at the highest pace recorded since 2016, per Goldman Sachs. U.S. banks held nearly $300 billion in private credit loans, raising fears of financial contagion risks. AI disruption is eroding revenue models of software firms backed by private equity from 2020 to 2024. A geopolitical easing could spark [...] The post Hedge Funds Dump Financial Stocks at Record Pace Amid Growing Market Uncertainty appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinist.com Crypto Funds Extend Three-Week Run With $1B Inflows Despite Geopolitical Stress

Global crypto funds attracted a remarkable $1 billion in inflows last week, marking their third consecutive week of positive net flows and best performance in two months, while underscoring resilience amid geopolitical challenges. Related Reading: Pundit Explains How XRP Could Be Repriced With This New Development Crypto Funds’ Positive Streak Extends According to the latest […]

blockonomi.com dtcpay Raises $10M Series A to Fund European Expansion and Stablecoin Payment Growth

TLDR: dtcpay raised $10M in Series A funding led by Temasek-backed Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India. The company secured a Luxembourg EMI license to offer regulated payment services across the EEA. dtcpay holds payment licenses in Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, the United States, and Canada. A Visa partnership in Asia-Pacific gives users access to [...] The post dtcpay Raises $10M Series A to Fund European Expansion and Stablecoin Payment Growth appeared first on Blockonomi.

news.bitcoin.com Bitcoin Shatters $76K Resistance Before Sharp Retracement to $74K Support

Bitcoin broke past the $76,000 resistance level, reaching a peak of $76,013 before profit-taking caused a sharp pullback to around $74,000. Resistance and Profit-Taking at the Peak Bitcoin shattered the $76,000 resistance level early Tuesday, extending a rally that has seen it consistently decouple from traditional equities amid escalating Middle East tensions. Bitstamp exchange data […]

bitcoinist.com Strategy Adds 22,337 Bitcoin In $1.57B Purchase, Fifth-Largest In History

Bitcoin treasury firm Strategy has just revealed a new acquisition involving 22,337 BTC, making it the fifth-largest purchase ever by the company. Strategy Has Expanded Bitcoin Treasury With Another $1.57 Billion Buy In a new post on X, Strategy co-founder and chairman Michael Saylor has shared the details related to the latest Bitcoin acquisition completed […]

blockonomi.com Samsung Shares Jump 5% After Nvidia CEO Confirms New AI Chip Partnership

TLDR: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang confirmed Samsung is manufacturing the Groq LP30 AI chip using its 4-nanometer process. Samsung shares climbed as much as 5%, outpacing the broader South Korean market, which rose just 2.7% on Tuesday. Analysts at Heungkuk Securities project Samsung’s foundry division could reach breakeven by late 2027 despite headwinds. AMD CEO [...] The post Samsung Shares Jump 5% After Nvidia CEO Confirms New AI Chip Partnership appeared first on Blockonomi.

news.bitcoin.com Twelve Individuals Linked to Onecoin Sentenced in Argentina

The group of local individuals that handled the Onecoin scheme in Cordoba, Argentina, received jail sentences of up to 9 years and agreed to provide compensation to the plaintiffs. Another case involving bank employees linked to the crypto scheme is also being processed. Argentine Arm of Onecoin Sentenced to 71+ Years in Prison While Onecoin, […]

blockonomi.com Bitcoin Buyer Activity Returns as February Selling Pressure Fades on Binance and Coinbase

TLDR: Bitcoin 30-day volume delta on Binance flipped from -$145M in February to a positive +$21M today. Coinbase volume delta recovered from -$88M to +$14M, marking a shift away from February’s sell-side dominance. The Fed’s upcoming FOMC meeting carries a 99% chance of no rate change, with forward guidance as the main focus. Crypto market [...] The post Bitcoin Buyer Activity Returns as February Selling Pressure Fades on Binance and Coinbase appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Three Tennessee Plaintiffs Sue xAI Over Grok’s Alleged Role in Generating Explicit Images

TLDR: Three Tennessee minors filed a federal suit against xAI for allegedly designing Grok to enable explicit image creation. Plaintiffs allege their school and family photos were turned into child sexual abuse material and shared online. xAI blocked explicit image editing in January after public outcry, but plaintiffs argue the response came too late. The [...] The post Three Tennessee Plaintiffs Sue xAI Over Grok’s Alleged Role in Generating Explicit Images appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinist.com Crypto Market Structure Talks In Washington: Key Events To Follow This Week

As the Senate Banking Committee prepares for a new round of discussions this Tuesday, anticipation builds around the long-awaited crypto market structure bill, known as the CLARITY Act. Yet despite ongoing negotiations, there have been no major developments indicating imminent passage of the bill.  With April fast approaching, the month is expected to be critical […]

bitcoinist.com Bitcoin Bet Deepens As Metaplanet Raises $255 Million For Future Purchases

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 […]

news.bitcoin.com TRON Joins Mastercard Crypto Partner Program

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland, March 17, 2026 — TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps), today announced that TRON has joined the Mastercard Crypto Partner Program. The initiative reflects a shared belief that the next […]

cryptopotato.com WhiteBIT Expands into Africa – Joins Ghana’s Crypto Regulatory Sandbox

[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 […]

cryptopotato.com Playnance Launches GCOIN Staking as Community Locks Over 250M Tokens Within Hours

[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 […]

bitcoinist.com New Global Task Force Formed To Disrupt Crypto Scams, US Secret Service Leads

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 […]

blockonomi.com Argentina Bans Polymarket: Court Orders Nationwide Block of Crypto Prediction Market

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.

news.bitcoin.com The Future of DeFi: Hugo Philion on Flare, XRP, and Real-World Assets

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 […]

blockonomi.com Bitmine Stacks ETH, Funds Eightco, and Gains OpenAI Access: Here Is What Tom Lee Is Building

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.

blockmanity.com Polkadot Surges Over 15% Today: Why DOT is the Top Crypto to Watch Now

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.

bitcoinist.com Bitcoin Survives 68 Cable Failures With Near-Zero Price Impact, Study Finds

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 […]

bitcoinist.com Ethereum Foundation Moves $10M ETH After First-Ever Staking — More Coming?

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: […]

news.bitcoin.com Central Bank of Russia Proposes Opening National Economy to International Markets Using Digital Assets

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 […]

news.bitcoin.com SEC Proposal Limiting OTC Rules to Equities Raises New Questions for Crypto Assets

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 […]

bitcoinist.com XRP Ledger Is A ‘Ghost Chain,’ Chainlink Community Liaison Claims

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 […]

bitcoinist.com Bitcoin Enters Bull Regime As Taker Flow Surge Drives $3,400 Premium

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: […]

news.bitcoin.com Bitcoin’s Dramatic Encore? Bitfinex Alpha Sees Market Quietly Loading the Next Act

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 […]

bitcoinist.com Bitcoin Hashrate Drops Nearly 12% From March High As Miners Pull Out

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 […]

news.bitcoin.com Robert Kiyosaki Predicts Bitcoin $750K, Ethereum $95K After Global Financial Crash

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 […]

news.bitcoin.com Opensea Kicks SEA Token Down the Road, Bets Users Will Stay for Refunds and 0% Fees

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 […]

bitcoinist.com Is The Altcoin Market Dead? Why These Cryptocurrencies Have Failed To Move

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, […]

news.bitcoin.com Report: Wall Street’s 90-Day Earnings Cycle Faces the Axe Under SEC Proposal

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 […]

blockmanity.com Indiana’s Crypto ATM Crackdown: Emergency Law Shuts Down 800 Machines to Stop Scams

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.

bitcoinist.com Hyperliquid: Local Accumulation Trend Shows The Next Feasible Target For HYPE

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 […]

blockonomi.com Pi Network Begins Second Migrations with Gradual Mainnet Rollout for Eligible Pioneers

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.

blockonomi.com Bitmine Accelerates ETH Buys, Treasury Hits 4.6M Coins

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.

bitcoinist.com SEC Drops Charges Against BitClout Founder In $250M Crypto Scheme Case

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 […]

bitcoinmagazine.com Bitcoin at Key Support Levels — Why Jack Mallers Says Turn On DCA Now

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.

blockonomi.com Ripple Expands US and Canada Payouts With i-payout Deal

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.

blockonomi.com Vitalik Buterin Pushes Simpler Ethereum Node Setup

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.

blockonomi.com Russia to Collect $7M in Crypto Mining Taxes for 2025

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.

blockonomi.com SEC’s Hester Peirce Urges Tokenization Talks With Firms

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.

blockonomi.com Remittix Could Sit Amongst Top Crypto Assets Like Cardano and Solana by the End of 2026

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.

blockonomi.com OpenAI Targets $10B Private Equity Joint Venture to Accelerate Enterprise AI Deployment

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.