Serina Therapeutics (SER) stock jumped 39% after-hours on news of a $30M private placement and Greg Bailey's appointment as Co-Chairman. The post Serina Therapeutics (SER) Stock Jumps 39% Following $63M Financing Deal and Leadership Announcement appeared first on Blockonomi.

Apex Group and Polygon Labs launch T-REX Ledger, a compliance-focused blockchain enabling regulated tokenized assets to transfer across networks seamlessly. The post Apex Group and Polygon Unveil T-REX Ledger for Streamlined Token Compliance appeared first on Blockonomi.

Arthur Hayes, a veteran trader and co-founder of BitMEX, has once again placed a bet in ETHFI nearly a month after a possible exit from the token. According to a March 19 X post by on-chain tracker Lookonchain, Hayes invested…

TLDR: S&P Dow Jones licensed the S&P 500 to TradeXYZ, enabling perpetual contracts on the Hyperliquid DEX Traders globally can now access leveraged S&P 500 exposure 24/7 without a brokerage account US regulators may scrutinize the product, as equity perps remain banned for American users on most platforms If S&P 500 perps succeed, major indexes [...] The post S&P 500 Perpetual Contracts Go Live on Hyperliquid Through TradeXYZ Licensing Deal appeared first on Blockonomi.

Cheniere Energy (LNG) surges 5.85% to record $267.24 as Strait of Hormuz closure tightens supply and Thailand expands LNG order to 1.3M tons annually. The post Cheniere Energy (LNG) Stock Soars to Record High Amid Hormuz Crisis and Thai Contract Boost appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitcoin Magazine 5 Ways the Fed’s Basel III Pivot Unlocks Institutional Bitcoin Custody Fed proposal cuts bank capital by 4.8% and fixes custody risk rules, clearing a major regulatory hurdle for institutional Bitcoin adoption This post 5 Ways the Fed’s Basel III Pivot Unlocks Institutional Bitcoin Custody first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Nick Ward.

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Bitcoin Magazine Strive (ASST) Accumulates 13,600 Bitcoin Despite $393 Million Loss in First Six Months as Public Company Strive, Inc. reported that it held 13,628 Bitcoin as of March 17, 2026, placing it among the top 10 corporate holders globally.  This post Strive (ASST) Accumulates 13,600 Bitcoin Despite $393 Million Loss in First Six Months as Public Company first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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OpNet brings DeFi to Bitcoin's mainnet with OP-20 tokens, SlowFi design, and native trading. No bridges or wrapped BTC needed for decentralized finance. The post OpNet Launches Bitcoin-Native DeFi Platform with OP-20 Tokens and SlowFi Architecture appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Eli Lilly (LLY) retatrutide succeeds in Phase 3 trial, cutting blood sugar by 2% and achieving 16.8% weight loss—highest seen in obesity medications. The post Eli Lilly (LLY) Stock: Retatrutide Achieves 17% Weight Loss in Landmark Diabetes Study appeared first on Blockonomi.

Nvidia (NVDA) stock dropped 2.6% premarket Thursday despite Raymond James lifting target to $323 and Truist to $287 after revealing $1T order visibility. The post Nvidia (NVDA) Stock Slips in Pre-Market Despite Bullish Wall Street Analyst Upgrades Post-GTC appeared first on Blockonomi.

Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) stock falls ~5% as copper prices drop. Company files permit for $7.5B El Abra mine expansion that could quadruple output by 2033. The post Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) Shares Decline Amid $7.5B Chile Copper Mine Expansion Filing appeared first on Blockonomi.

A Coinbase subdomain linked to its Commerce tool reportedly directed users to a withdrawal page asking to enter their seed phrases, raising concerns among security observers.

Hands-on Review by Bitcoin.com. Vultisig is a seedless, multi-device crypto vault built around Threshold Signature Scheme (TSS) technology. Instead of generating a traditional seed phrase, the wallet distributes signing authority across multiple devices, requiring a defined threshold to authorize transactions. To evaluate how this model performs in real-world conditions, we installed Vultisig across multiple devices […]

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Crypto.com lays off 180 workers citing AI integration. CEO Marszalek says companies failing to adopt AI will collapse as industry faces transformation. The post Crypto.com Slashes 12% of Workforce in AI-Driven Restructuring appeared first on Blockonomi.

Xiaomi stock surged 5% after announcing $8.7B AI investment and launching MiMo-V2-Pro model. SU7 EV facelift promises 900km range. The post Xiaomi (XIACF) Stock Surges 5% on $8.7B AI Investment and SU7 EV Refresh appeared first on Blockonomi.

ECB advances digital euro with ATM integration, offline payments, and certification standards. Pilot phase set for late 2027 across European payment systems. The post Digital Euro Enters New Phase With ATM and Terminal Infrastructure Focus appeared first on Blockonomi.

Rivian (RIVN) stock jumps 8% after Uber announces $1.25B investment deal for 50,000 R2 robotaxis launching in San Francisco and Miami by 2028. The post Rivian (RIVN) Stock Surges 8% Following Uber’s Massive $1.25B Robotaxi Partnership appeared first on Blockonomi.

Gold plummeted over 7% to $4,558/oz as the Fed held rates steady and Iran attacked Middle East energy sites. Mining stocks declined sharply. The post Gold Plunges Over 7% as Federal Reserve Maintains Hawkish Stance Amid Middle East Turmoil appeared first on Blockonomi.

Cloudflare (NET) stock surged 6.6% on AI security news and threat intelligence report while CEO Matthew Prince sold $30.5M in shares under Rule 10b5-1. The post Cloudflare (NET) Stock Surges 7% Amid CEO’s $30M Share Sale appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitcoin has continued to trade in a precarious zone after months of relentless selling pressure from the October 2025 highs above $125K. The asset is currently hovering below $70,000, attempting to stabilize after a dramatic downtrend, but several technical and on-chain signals suggest the battle between buyers and sellers is far from over. Bitcoin Price […]

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Celo Core Co. has proposed transferring 160 million CELO to Opera, aiming to convert a high-performing partnership into a long-term, incentive-aligned network stake. Opera’s Minipay Success Spurs Celo’s Largest Governance Proposal Yet The proposal, published Thursday on the Celo Forum, outlines a one-time allocation from the protocol’s unreleased treasury to an Opera-controlled Safe, replacing recurring […]

Elon Musk has once again taken to X to share a post about Dogecoin, mimicking one of the most famous scenes from the blockbuster movie “The Godfather.” In a March 19 X post, the X owner and a long-time advocate…

XRP's institutional relevance revealed amid growing interest.

Strive's Bitcoin accumulation strategy highlights a shift towards digital assets in corporate finance, potentially influencing institutional investment trends. The post Vivek Ramaswamy’s Strive acquires 317 Bitcoin, moving into top 10 BTC holders appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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David Schwartz hints at Ripple's own euro stablecoin launch, while Binance whales turn bullish on Shiba Inu. Plus, Benjamin Cowen warns of a 30% Bitcoin drop vs. gold.

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XRP is trying to build a short-term recovery, but the broader trend still leans cautious. The recent bounce has improved momentum on both pairs, yet the price is still trading beneath major trend-defining resistance levels. In other words, sellers are no longer fully in control of the very short term, but buyers have not done […]

Animoca Brands has taken a direct stake in AVAX and teamed up with Ava Labs to expand Avalanche’s reach across Asia and the Middle East, signaling a fresh push into institutional and regional blockchain adoption. Ava Labs Partners With Animoca to Scale Subnet Ecosystem Worldwide Animoca Brands, a Hong Kong-based Web3 investor with a portfolio […]

Bitcoin Magazine BTQ Deploys First Working BIP 360 Implementation on Bitcoin Quantum Testnet BTQ Technologies has launched the first working BIP 360 implementation on its Bitcoin Quantum testnet, enabling developers to test quantum-resistant Bitcoin transactions in practice. This post BTQ Deploys First Working BIP 360 Implementation on Bitcoin Quantum Testnet first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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TLDR: TRON DAO’s General Counsel and Community Spokesperson represented the network at the Paraguay forum. Over 60 participants from central banks, IDB, and finance ministries attended the two-day event. Panelists examined how jurisdictions can balance blockchain innovation with financial crime mitigation. Elfarra stressed that public blockchain traceability still requires coordinated public-private oversight. TRON DAO represented [...] The post TRON DAO Joins Paraguay’s Digital Assets & AML/CFT Forum to Shape Latin America’s Crypto Policy appeared first on Blockonomi.

Animoca Brands invests in Avalanche to drive blockchain growth, focusing on asset tokenization, identity solutions, and expansion in Asia and the Middle East. The post Animoca Brands Partners with Avalanche for Strategic Blockchain Expansion appeared first on Blockonomi.

Apex Group’s Tokeny and Polygon Labs are launching T-REX Ledger, a Polygon-based blockchain that aims to centralize compliance for ERC-3643 security tokens.

Beyond immediate losses, attacks often lead to prolonged downtime, liquidity shocks and confidence erosion, as interconnected DeFi systems amplify the impact across markets.

OP_NET has launched a “SlowFi” DeFi stack that runs smart contracts directly in standard Bitcoin transactions with BTC as the only gas asset, avoiding bridges and wrapped BTC.

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XRP death cross is confirmed on hourly chart as bears triggers a correction from $1.50.

Shiba Inu continues to see growing demand, signaled by its negative exchange netflow, which stands at over -141 billion SHIB within 24 hours.

Hyperliquid has picked up one of its clearest endorsements yet from traditional finance. S&P Dow Jones Indices has licensed the first official S&P 500 perpetual contract to Trade[XYZ] on Hyperliquid, giving the exchange a flagship US equity benchmark just as HYPE extends a rally tied to the platform’s fast-growing role in round-the-clock macro trading. The […]

Brent crude climbed above $116 per barrel on Thursday as coordinated strikes on Gulf energy infrastructure rattled global supply expectations and intensified fears of a prolonged disruption. Crude Oil Prices Spike as Supply Shock Replaces Shipping Disruptions The global benchmark briefly touched $116 before easing slightly, capping a dramatic climb of more than 60% since […]

TRUMP crypto price falls over 5% to around $3.46 as traders take profits after a recent 50% rally.…

Ethereum (ETH) dips by 6% today, March 19, 2026. According to CryptoQuant, 75% of Ethereum on Binance is…

TLDR: Bitcoin dropped 3% from $72,400 to under $70,000 hours after the Fed held interest rates steady. Derivatives sold 12x harder than spot, with perpetual futures CVD collapsing to -506.75 million. Funding rates flipped negative at -0.0024%, confirming the market had turned net short quickly. The next Fed meeting on May 6–7 and incoming CPI [...] The post Bitcoin Drops Below $70,000 as Fed Holds Rates, Derivatives Market Drives the Selloff appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek announced a 12% workforce reduction due to AI integrations, warning that companies “that do not make this pivot immediately will fail.”

Ripple lawsuit comes into the spotlight after the SEC's recently issued crypto guidance, with a former SEC official weighing in on XRP trading rights.

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Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Slides Below $70,000 as Oil Spikes, Fed Hold Tightens Financial Conditions Bitcoin price fell below $70,000 on Thursday as rising energy costs and a steady Federal Reserve stance strengthened the dollar and weighed on risk appetite. This post Bitcoin Price Slides Below $70,000 as Oil Spikes, Fed Hold Tightens Financial Conditions first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Bitcoin price correction reversed at $69,500, preserving a new higher BTC trading range as gold led a post-Fed macro asset sell-off.

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Is BTC yet to feel real pain during this market cycle?

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Dogecoin price challenges the multi-months resistance trendline of falling channel pattern, signalling a pivot moment for holders. The…

Bithumb launched ROBO/KRW trading on March 18 with a reference price of 44.90 won and Ethereum network support.…

Hyperliquid has hit $2.1 million in fees. The platform’s open interest recorded $1.43 billion. Price of HYPE token…

Pi Network has dropped below $0.18 (around $0.1726), falling nearly 4.75% in 24 hours despite recovery signs in…

Bitcoin (BTC) is holding strong at $74,000 today, March 18, 2026. BTC has been able to hold this…

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Strategy’s $STRC stock hit record-low volatility. Sharpe Ratio rises high. Strategy uses stock sales to buy Bitcoin. $STRC,…

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Aster DEX now supports USD1 perpetual contracts. USD1 can be used as full margin. Launch coincides with Aster…

Katana (KAT) has witnessed a drop of around 23% in the last 24 hours, dropping below $0.01243 and…

Key Highlights Chainlink (LINK) has dropped by 6.6% after a recent rally in the cryptocurrency, declining its value…

Key Highlights Hedera (HBAR) price fell by over 3.32% on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve decided to keep…

Hyperliquid price gives a high-momentum breakout from the resistance trendline of rising wedge pattern. S&P Dow Jones Indices…

Key Highlights Polkadot (DOT) price dropped by 3.59% to $1.56 after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady…

Bitcoin fell to $70,500 before recovering near $71,000, down over 4% in 24 hours. Inflation concerns and Fed…

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Ether.fi (ETHFI) surged nearly 20% after Upbit announced KRW market listing starting 12:30 PM KST, today. Token trades…

The Pepe coin price gave a major breakout from a multi-year resistance trendline of a falling wedge pattern,…

SUI price plunged from $1.08 to $0.97 in the last 48-hours, signaling a potential breakdown from the bear…

Zcash price shows a bearish reversal from the resistance trendline of a falling wedge pattern  The Federal Reserve’s…

Crypto Market is down by 4% today, March 19, 2026. Crypto Fear & Greed Index sits at 33.…

Neutrl flags possible front-end compromise, asks users to avoid platform interactions until further notice. DNS-level attack suspected, redirecting…

Pi Network is up by 2% while the entire crypto market is bleeding red. Protocol 20 upgrade is…

Accenture (ACN) reports strong Q2 with $18B revenue, $2.93 EPS, and $22.1B bookings. Managed services now represent 51% of total revenue mix. The post Accenture (ACN) Stock: Q2 Earnings Showcase Managed Services Strength and AI-Driven Transformation appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: FTX Recovery Trust will distribute approximately $2.2 billion to eligible creditors starting March 31, 2026. Class 5B U.S. customers and Classes 6A and 6B creditors each reach a full 100% cumulative payout this round. Preferred Equity Holders must complete KYC and tax forms by April 30 to receive their May 29 payment. Creditors must [...] The post FTX Recovery Trust Sets March 31 for $2.2 Billion Fourth Distribution to Creditors appeared first on Blockonomi.

Listings and on-ramps monetized access scarcity. Intent-based protocols make it native to networks, ending gatekeeper detours forever.

US Bitcoin and altcoin ETFs saw notable outflows on Wednesday as BTC dipped below $71,000 and investor sentiment returned to extreme fear.

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TLDR: Strategy bought 22,337 BTC in one week, its highest single-week purchase since November 2024. STRC, a fixed-income product yielding 11.5%, raised $1.18B in one week, outpacing MSTR share sales. Saylor raised roughly $4B through STRC, marking a sharp departure from his 2022 bear market approach. Analysts warn that if Bitcoin price drops, STRC dividend [...] The post Saylor’s New Bitcoin Playbook: Is STRC Replacing Share Issuance as Strategy Primary Funding Tool? appeared first on Blockonomi.

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FTX's bankruptcy sales of Anthropic, Solana, and SpaceX stakes left $47.8B unrealized. Analysis of what these assets are worth today vs. sale prices. The post FTX’s Premature Asset Sales: How $4.7B Could Have Become $52.5B Today appeared first on Blockonomi.

Some South Korean lawmakers are pushing back against the ruling party’s plan to levy a 22% tax on cryptocurrencies. A bill introduced by the right-wing People Power Party on Thursday seeks to amend the Income Tax Act and fully abolish…

Evernorth's Nasdaq listing could enhance institutional confidence in XRP, potentially boosting its adoption and integration in financial systems. The post XRP treasury Evernorth files with SEC to advance Nasdaq listing plan appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Ethereum risks over $2.5 billion in long liquidations below $2,000, as significant volatility may lead to a retest of the $1,800 support.

Bitcoin briefly fell below the $70,000 mark, reaching a low of $69,536, due to a liquidation event by an early holder who sold 650 bitcoins. However, bitcoin quickly recovered to around $70,200, demonstrating its resilience. The Alleged Gunden Exit Bitcoin (BTC) briefly surrendered the psychologically critical $70,000 level for the first time since March 12, […]

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OpenClaw AI agent dominates China with Baidu and Tencent hosting public events, but security warnings and rising token costs present challenges. The post OpenClaw AI Agent Takes China by Storm: Understanding the Viral Phenomenon appeared first on Blockonomi.

Ancient Bitcoin whales and long-term holders are selling their sats as the US-Israeli war with Iran extends to key energy infrastructure, leading to sharp spikes in oil and gas prices.

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Marszalek was specific about who is being let go: those in roles that, in his words, "do not adapt in our new world."

The ruling Democratic Party responded, saying it has not formed a consensus on abolishing the tax but will review the new proposal.

Tempo blockchain launches with Stripe partnership, offering sub-second AI payments via Machine Payment Protocol. Targets $190T cross-border market. The post Tempo Mainnet Launch: Stripe Powers Lightning-Fast Blockchain Payments for AI appeared first on Blockonomi.

Pentagon staff resist Claude AI ban after supply chain risk ruling. Replacement may take 18 months as OpenAI, Amazon, and Google lobby against the decision. The post Pentagon Faces Backlash Over Anthropic Claude AI Ban as Replacement Proves Difficult appeared first on Blockonomi.

The Algorand Foundation has reduced its workforce by 25% amid market uncertainty, even as the SEC clarified ALGO’s status as a digital commodity. The move reflects a strategic reset rather than a retreat from long-term growth. Layoffs Hit Algorand as Market Pressures Collide With Regulatory Clarity The Algorand Foundation has announced a 25% reduction in […]

Signet Jewelers (SIG) stock drops 7% as FY2027 guidance disappoints. Q4 EPS beat at $6.25, but weak outlook and declining same-store sales weigh on shares. The post Signet Jewelers (SIG) Stock Plunges 7% on Disappointing Fiscal 2027 Outlook appeared first on Blockonomi.

XRP Ledger shows a substantial drop in the number of transactions, which is the first sign of an upcoming market reversal.

Micron falls 5% on profit-taking despite strong earnings. Five Below surges 8% on sales beat. Alibaba drops 4.5% as profits decline. Thursday's movers. The post Thursday’s Market Movers: Micron (MU) Dips Despite Earnings Win, Five Below Soars appeared first on Blockonomi.

Accenture (ACN) shares declined 3% despite surpassing Q2 estimates, as weak Q3 revenue guidance and client spending concerns weighed on investor sentiment. The post Accenture (ACN) Stock Plunges 3% Despite Q2 Earnings Beat on Weak Revenue Outlook appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: Crypto.com has cut roughly 12% of its global workforce as part of a full-scale AI integration move. CEO Kris Marszalek warned that companies not adopting AI immediately will fail or be left far behind. Only roles unable to adapt to the new AI-driven operational model were targeted in the reduction. All affected employees were [...] The post Crypto.com Cuts 12% of Its Workforce as CEO Declares AI the New Standard for All Operations appeared first on Blockonomi.

Stellar Foundation CEO ​​Denelle Dixon reacts to the historic 2026 verdict as XLM joins Bitcoin and XRP on the official digital commodities list.

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Pi Network price managed to brush off the bearish sentiment prevailing in the broader crypto market amid a major mainnet upgrade that introduced smart contract functionality to the Pi ecosystem. According to data from crypto.news, Pi Network (PI) price initially…

Iranian missiles hit Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG facility, sending natural gas up 26% and Brent crude up 8%. Trump threatens South Pars destruction if attacks continue. The post Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG Facility Hit by Iranian Missiles as Natural Gas Prices Rocket 26% appeared first on Blockonomi.

OpenClaw developers targeted by sophisticated phishing scam using fake $CLAW token giveaways on GitHub. Learn how attackers steal wallets and data. The post OpenClaw Developers Under Attack: Fraudulent $CLAW Token Giveaway Scam Exposed appeared first on Blockonomi.

With the recent turn in the tide led by Bitcoin crossing $70,000, the Dogecoin price has begun to see some upside. This has been propelled forward by the fact that the meme coin seems to have been stuck in a prolonged accumulation trend, now culminating in an uptrend. As the Dogecoin price continues to chase […]

Alibaba (BABA) stock dropped 4% after Q3 revenue of $41.4B fell short of expectations and net income tumbled 66% due to heavy AI spending. The post Alibaba (BABA) Stock Plunges 4% as Earnings Disappoint and AI Costs Mount appeared first on Blockonomi.

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 […]

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 […]

Elon Musk has returned to memes about Dogecoin, making the community buzz with excitement.

Tesla (TSLA) stock declines as NHTSA advances FSD probe to engineering analysis, covering 3.2M vehicles following nine crashes and one fatality. The post Tesla (TSLA) Stock Drops as Federal Probe Into Full Self-Driving System Intensifies appeared first on Blockonomi.

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 […]

FedEx (FDX) reports Q3 FY26 earnings March 19. Analysts expect $4.15 EPS, $23.49B revenue. Stock down 5.6% this month. Key metrics and targets inside. The post FedEx (FDX) Q3 Earnings Report: Wall Street’s Forecasts for March 19 appeared first on Blockonomi.

Rocket Lab (RKLB) stock gains 2% after securing a $190M DoD hypersonic contract and receiving a Buy rating from Clear Street with an $88 price target. The post Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock Gains Momentum on $190M Pentagon Deal and Bullish Analyst Coverage appeared first on Blockonomi.