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blockonomi.com Bank of Japan Holds Rate at 0.75% as Iran War Drives Oil Prices and Inflation Fears

TLDR: The Bank of Japan held its benchmark interest rate at 0.75% for the second consecutive policy meeting in March 2026. The Iran war has closed the Strait of Hormuz, threatening Japan’s energy imports and pushing crude oil prices sharply higher. Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama warned Japan is on full guard as the yen nears [...] The post Bank of Japan Holds Rate at 0.75% as Iran War Drives Oil Prices and Inflation Fears appeared first on Blockonomi.

cryptopotato.com Toobit Rolls Out AI Agent Trade Kit, Bridging AI Conversations with Market Actions

The award-winning international cryptocurrency exchange, Toobit, today announces the release of its brand-new feature set, the AI Agent Trade Kit. This is an open-source framework that allows traders to link large language models (LLMs) directly to the exchange. The goal is to turn simple conversations into real-time market actions. The >AI Agent Trade Kit eliminates the […]

news.bitcoin.com Canada Revokes 50 Money Services Licenses in 2026, With 23 Crypto Firms Taking the Hit

Canada’s financial intelligence agency has revoked 50 money services business registrations so far in 2026, with nearly all tied to cryptocurrency operations, signaling an intensified compliance crackdown. FINTRAC Revokes 23 Crypto Licenses in Single-Day Sweep The enforcement push comes from the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC), which is targeting firms that […]

news.bitcoin.com Crypto.com Announces Layoffs While Expanding AI Capabilities

On Thursday, Crypto.com said it has reduced its workforce by roughly 12% as it accelerates an enterprise-wide push into artificial intelligence, according to a statement from CEO Kris Marszalek. Job Cuts Follow Enterprise-Wide AI Adoption Plan The announcement came via a post on X, where Marszalek framed the layoffs as part of a broader strategic […]

news.bitcoin.com Report: Bill Seeks to Abolish South Korea’s 22% Digital Asset Tax

South Korean lawmakers are once again tearing up the script on crypto taxation, this time with a proposal to scrap the levy altogether before it ever sees daylight. South Korea Crypto Policy Shift Could Remove Tax Burden Entirely According to the regional news publication Digital Asset, South Korea’s opposition party has introduced legislation to fully […]

blockonomi.com OpenClaw Developers Hit by GitHub Phishing Campaign Designed to Drain Crypto Wallets

TLDR: Attackers created fake GitHub accounts to tag OpenClaw developers with fraudulent $5,000 $CLAW token airdrop offers. A cloned openclaw.ai site used obfuscated JavaScript named “eleven.js” to silently drain connected crypto wallets. OX Security found a “nuke” function inside the malware that erases wallet-theft data to block forensic investigation. The threat actor’s wallet address was [...] The post OpenClaw Developers Hit by GitHub Phishing Campaign Designed to Drain Crypto Wallets appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinist.com Crypto Libra Scandal: New Evidence Exposes Payments From Lobbyist To President Milei

New forensic reports and leaked court documents show years of dollar payments from crypto Libra (LIBRA) lobbyist Mauricio Novelli to Javier Milei and his inner circle, well before the memecoin collapsed. Related Reading: Crypto Isn’t A Cult: Why Vanity Fair’s ‘True Believers’ Piece Misses The Point Dollar Payments For A Crypto Scandal Thirteen months after […]

news.bitcoin.com Bank of Japan Holds Rates as Inflation Risks Mount

The Bank of Japan held interest rates at 0.75%, citing global uncertainty and rising inflation risks linked to energy prices. Governor Kazuo Ueda signaled a cautious but flexible approach to future policy shifts. Governor Ueda Flags Inflation Risks, Keeps Rates Steady The Bank of Japan kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 0.75% on Thursday, […]

blockonomi.com Solana Price Outlook: Whale Accumulation Diverges From Futures Selling Pressure as SEC Grants Commodity Status

TLDR: Solana’s 90-day Futures Taker CVD shows momentum traders distributing into strength rather than adding fresh longs in 2026. Spot average order size reveals whale clusters forming near recent price lows, signaling selective accumulation into market weakness. The SEC has formally classified SOL as a digital commodity, reducing regulatory uncertainty and opening doors for institutional [...] The post Solana Price Outlook: Whale Accumulation Diverges From Futures Selling Pressure as SEC Grants Commodity Status appeared first on Blockonomi.

themerkle.com UpOnly Redefines How Crypto Assets Are Designed

  Bootstrapped Project Processes $5M in Trading Volume Within Two Weeks, Proving Viability of ALM Vienna, Austria, 19.03.2026 – UpOnly, a decentralized finance protocol built on Solana, has introduced a groundbreaking approach to digital asset design with the launch of the UP token, the first cryptocurrency engineered to only increase in price through code. Since its launch two weeks ago, the protocol has processed over $5 million in trading volume while demonstrating that its core mechanism works under real market conditions, with the token price climbing from $1.00 to $1.60 even as users actively buy and sell. The protocol addresses The post UpOnly Redefines How Crypto Assets Are Designed appeared first on The Merkle News.

blockonomi.com Fold (FFLD) Loses Nearly $70M in Maiden Year as Public Entity — Can Bitcoin Strategy Deliver?

Fold (FFLD) reported a $69.6M loss in 2025 despite 34% revenue growth. Operating losses surged fivefold while stock dropped 59% YTD amid Bitcoin selloff. The post Fold (FFLD) Loses Nearly $70M in Maiden Year as Public Entity — Can Bitcoin Strategy Deliver? appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinist.com New Crypto Market Structure Bill Draft Could Be Ready By Week’s End, Senator Scott Says

Senator Tim Scott discussed the impact of digital asset legislation and the progress on the highly anticipated crypto market structure bill on Tuesday, revealing that a fresh draft could be ready by the end of the week. Related Reading: PayPal Expands PYUSD Access To 68 New Countries Amid Stablecoin Push Crypto Market Structure Bill Sees […]

blockonomi.com Bank of Japan Holds Rate at 0.75% as Iran War Drives Oil Prices and Inflation Fears

TLDR: The Bank of Japan held its benchmark interest rate at 0.75% for the second consecutive policy meeting in March 2026. The Iran war has closed the Strait of Hormuz, threatening Japan’s energy imports and pushing crude oil prices sharply higher. Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama warned Japan is on full guard as the yen nears [...] The post Bank of Japan Holds Rate at 0.75% as Iran War Drives Oil Prices and Inflation Fears appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockmanity.com Crypto Bill Breakthrough: Sen. Lummis Eyes April Markup on CLARITY Act, Targets Year-End Senate Passage

Crypto Bill Breakthrough: Sen. Lummis Eyes on CLARITY Act, Targets Big news is brewing in Washington for the crypto world. Senator Cynthia Lummis has shared a strong update on the , a key bill to set rules for crypto markets. […] The post Crypto Bill Breakthrough: Sen. Lummis Eyes April Markup on CLARITY Act, Targets Year-End Senate Passage appeared first on Blockmanity.

blockmanity.com Unlocking Innovation: AI and Web3 Use Cases Reshaping Finance, Healthcare, and Beyond

Unlocking Innovation: Use Cases Reshaping Finance, Healthcare, and Beyond Artificial intelligence (AI) and Web3 are two of the hottest tech trends today. AI makes smart decisions from data. Web3 uses blockchain for trust, ownership, and clear records. When they team […] The post Unlocking Innovation: AI and Web3 Use Cases Reshaping Finance, Healthcare, and Beyond appeared first on Blockmanity.

news.bitcoin.com Boltz Launches Non-Custodial USDT Swaps Connecting Lightning to Stablecoins

Boltz introduces a new service enabling instant, account-free swaps between the Lightning Network and USDT across multiple major networks. On March 18, 2026, the non-custodial exchange Boltz announced the launch of USDT Swaps, a tool bridging Bitcoin layers with the world’s most used stablecoin. This service allows users to swap between Satoshi units on the […]

blockonomi.com Amundi and Spiko Launch SAFO: A Chainlink-Powered Tokenized Mutual Fund With $100M AUM

TLDR: Amundi, managing €2.3 trillion AUM, partners with Spiko to launch SAFO with $100M in committed assets. SAFO runs on Ethereum and Stellar, offering 24/7 transferability and near-instant settlement to investors. Chainlink powers automated NAV reporting and secure cross-chain interoperability for the SAFO fund. SAFO supports four currencies with a minimum subscription of one unit, [...] The post Amundi and Spiko Launch SAFO: A Chainlink-Powered Tokenized Mutual Fund With $100M AUM appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinist.com Bitcoin ETF Inflow Streak Expands To 7 Days After $199M Spike

Data shows the Bitcoin spot ETFs have seen seven consecutive days of inflows, a potential sign that demand momentum is returning in the market. Bitcoin Spot ETFs Have Just Seen A $199 Million Net Inflow Spike The spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) refer to investment vehicles that allow for indirect exposure to an underlying asset’s price […]

themerkle.com Tempo Mainnet Goes Live With Machine Payments Protocol, Paving the Way for Agent-First Payments

Tempo’s mainnet is officially live, and from today, developers can start building directly on the platform using public RPC endpoints. This is a major step forward in making payments faster, cheaper, and more seamless, especially as more transactions are handled by machines rather than humans. Alongside the mainnet, Tempo has launched the Machine Payments Protocol (MPP), an open standard for machine-to-machine payments co-created with Stripe. MPP makes it possible for devices, software, and AI agents to handle payments automatically. It works with a wide range of payment methods, including stablecoins, credit cards, and more, making it easier for developers and The post Tempo Mainnet Goes Live With Machine Payments Protocol, Paving the Way for Agent-First Payments appeared first on The Merkle News.

themerkle.com Ethereum Could Get Near-Instant Transaction Certainty With New Proposal

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has introduced a new idea that could quietly change how people experience the network day to day. It’s called the Fast Confirmation Rule (FCR), and the goal is pretty simple: make transactions feel “final” much faster than they do today. Right now, users often wait longer to be sure a transaction won’t be reversed. With FCR, that confidence could come in about 12 seconds, basically after just one slot. A new fast confirmation rule mechanism lets you get a hard guarantee that Ethereum will not revert after one slot (12 seconds) Security assumptions are (i) supermajority The post Ethereum Could Get Near-Instant Transaction Certainty With New Proposal appeared first on The Merkle News.

themerkle.com Polymarket Acquires Brahma To Strengthen Crypto Infrastructure

Prediction market platform Polymarket is making another move to deepen its crypto roots, announcing the acquisition of DeFi startup Brahma in a deal aimed at improving its underlying infrastructure. The company didn’t disclose how much it paid for the acquisition, but the intention is pretty clear, Polymarket wants to make its platform smoother, faster, and more scalable as it continues to grow. Prediction market platform Polymarket announced the acquisition of Brahma, a startup focused on cryptocurrency and decentralized finance (DeFi) infrastructure. The specific transaction amount was not disclosed. Founded in 2021, Brahma provides DeFi infrastructure services to… pic.twitter.com/Q6Nqq26DX3 — Wu The post Polymarket Acquires Brahma To Strengthen Crypto Infrastructure appeared first on The Merkle News.

blockmanity.com SEC’s Historic Move: Nasdaq Pioneers Blockchain Stock Settlements

A New Era for Wall Street Imagine buying and selling stocks where trades settle in seconds, not days. That’s no longer a dream. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has just given the green light to Nasdaq for a […] The post SEC’s Historic Move: Nasdaq Pioneers Blockchain Stock Settlements appeared first on Blockmanity.

blockmanity.com Proven Crypto Marketing Strategies to Launch Your Web3 Project into the Spotlight in 2026

Introduction In the fast-growing world of blockchain and crypto, standing out is tough. By 2026, thousands of Web3 projects will compete for attention. But with the right crypto marketing strategies, your project can get noticed, build a loyal community, and […] The post Proven Crypto Marketing Strategies to Launch Your Web3 Project into the Spotlight in 2026 appeared first on Blockmanity.

blockonomi.com Nasdaq Gets SEC Green Light to Trade and Settle Stocks as Tokenized Securities

TLDR: SEC approved Nasdaq’s proposal to allow Russell 1000 stocks and major ETFs to trade in tokenized form. Tokenized trades on Nasdaq will still settle through the Depository Trust Company under existing securities laws. ICE, the parent of NYSE, is also developing an on-chain settlement platform and awaiting its own regulatory approval. First token-settled trades [...] The post Nasdaq Gets SEC Green Light to Trade and Settle Stocks as Tokenized Securities appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com China Gold Reserves Hit Record 2,309 Tonnes as PBOC Marks 16 Straight Months of Buying

TLDR: The PBOC added 30,000 ounces in February, pushing official gold reserves to a record 2,309 tonnes worth $387.6 billion. Analysts estimate China’s true gold holdings could be two to ten times its official figure due to undeclared accumulation channels. The Shanghai Gold Exchange processed 126 tonnes in physical withdrawals in January, with settled gold [...] The post China Gold Reserves Hit Record 2,309 Tonnes as PBOC Marks 16 Straight Months of Buying appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinist.com Bitcoin Bear Market ‘Lines Up’ With 2022, Analyst Warns Of Next Stop At $45,000 And $35,000

The wider crypto market slid about 4% on Wednesday, pulling major tokens back to key support zones and putting renewed pressure on Bitcoin (BTC).  By mid‑afternoon, BTC had retreated roughly 5% and was trading near $71,240, a pullback that has analysts re‑examining whether the current downturn is simply a short pause or the start of […]

news.bitcoin.com Breez SDK Integrates Passkey Login to Eliminate Traditional Seed Phrase Barriers

Breez SDK now enables developers to offer biometric passkey logins, replacing manual seed phrase management for bitcoin self-custody. Breez CEO Roy Sheinfeld announced the integration of Passkey Login into the Breez Software Development Kit (SDK) on March 18, 2026. This update utilizes the WebAuthn Level 3 PRF extension to deterministically derive cryptographic keys directly from […]

blockonomi.com Why Five Major U.S. Banks Just Chose ZKsync to Settle $600B in Deposits

TLDR: Five U.S. regional banks holding over $600B in deposits have joined Cari Network as design partners on ZKsync. Stablecoins processed $5.7T in 2024, pushing regional banks to seek programmable settlement outside traditional rails. Zero-knowledge proofs allow banks to verify settlement cryptographically without exposing counterparty data to third parties. Prividium lets each bank run its [...] The post Why Five Major U.S. Banks Just Chose ZKsync to Settle $600B in Deposits appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinist.com Congress Targets Crypto Prediction Markets With 4 Bills Banning War And Assassination Bets

Crypto prediction platform Polymarket and derivatives exchange Kalshi were closing in on $20 billion valuations when the US Congress decided it had seen enough. Related Reading: Crypto Power Move: Bitmine Ramps Up Ethereum Buys To 4.6M ETH A Bill Targeting Crypto And A Very Long Acronym Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut and Rep. Greg Casar […]

news.bitcoin.com SBI VC Trade Launches Japan’s First Licensed USDC Lending Service

SBI VC Trade has become the first licensed exchange in Japan to launch a USDC lending service, offering an introductory 10% annual yield. SBI VC Trade, a subsidiary of SBI Holdings, announced it will launch its “USDC Lending” service on March 19th, 2026, marking a first for licensed operators in Japan. The service allows customers […]

news.bitcoin.com Crypto Exchange Kucoin Partners With Tomorrowland Winter for Alpine Festival Launch

Kucoin will launch immersive activations at Tomorrowland Winter 2026, scheduled for March 21–28 in Alpe d’Huez, France. The festival will feature renowned artists like Steve Aoki and Dimitri Vegas. Bridging Digital Finance and Global Culture Cryptocurrency exchange platform Kucoin is set to debut a series of immersive activations at the electronic music festival Tomorrowland Winter […]

bitcoinist.com TRUMP Memecoin Whale Count Hits 5-Month High As Mar-A-Lago Gala Nears

Multiple bills meant to stop federal officials from profiting off digital assets have stalled in Congress — none have made it past the committee stage — even as US President Donald Trump prepares to host top holders of his personal memecoin at his Florida estate next month. Related Reading: Crypto Power Move: Bitmine Ramps Up […]

bitcoinist.com Institutions Are Using XRP As Collateral, Says Ripple Prime CEO

Ripple Prime is pitching XRP not just as a traded asset, but as working collateral inside institutional market structure. In a March 17 interview with Jake Claver, international CEO Mike Higgins said Ripple’s acquisition of Hidden Road, now rebranded as Ripple Prime, is designed to bring prime brokerage, clearing, custody and treasury functions into a […]

news.bitcoin.com Differently Secured: Bitlease Founder Nima Beni on Why Falling Hashrates Aren’t a Threat

The bitcoin mining industry is undergoing a significant transformation as it matures into more institutional structures. Nima Beni of Bitlease argues against fears regarding the sustainability of transaction fees, emphasizing that current fee levels don’t reflect long-term dynamics. Challenging the Security Budget Deficit The transition of the bitcoin mining industry into a mature, institutional era […]

blockmanity.com SEC’s Pivotal Update: When Do Crypto Assets Qualify as Securities? Under the Howey Test

Ending the Crypto Regulation Fog Crypto has grown fast, but rules around it have been unclear. Projects launch tokens, investors buy in, but is it a security? The U.S. SEC just gave long-awaited clarity. Their new take on the Howey […] The post SEC’s Pivotal Update: When Do Crypto Assets Qualify as Securities? Under the Howey Test appeared first on Blockmanity.