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blockonomi.com Iran’s IRGC Turns Strait of Hormuz Into a $2 Million Toll Road for Global Tanker Traffic

TLDR: Iran’s IRGC charges up to $2M per tanker transit, accepting cash, crypto, or barter as payment. Between March 1–15, roughly 89–90 vessels cleared the strait under some form of IRGC approval. Total transit costs now exceed what moving an entire fleet through Hormuz cost six months ago. Sanctioning paying operators risks halting the only [...] The post Iran’s IRGC Turns Strait of Hormuz Into a $2 Million Toll Road for Global Tanker Traffic appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com SEC Chair Paul Atkins Says Crypto Markets Deserve Long-Overdue Regulatory Clarity

TLDR: SEC Chair Paul Atkins confirms most cryptocurrencies are likely not securities under federal law.  Only tokenized traditional securities remain subject to SEC oversight under the new interpretation. The SEC and CFTC signed a memorandum of understanding to coordinate digital asset regulation. The CLARITY Act passed the House in July 2025 but awaits a Senate [...] The post SEC Chair Paul Atkins Says Crypto Markets Deserve Long-Overdue Regulatory Clarity appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinist.com South Korean Lawmakers Propose Bill To Abolish 22% Upcoming Crypto Tax

South Korea’s opposition party has proposed a bill to abolish the upcoming income tax on crypto assets, citing US regulators’ guidance on asset classification, concerns about double taxation, and inconsistencies with the current tax system. Related Reading: New Crypto Market Structure Bill Draft Could Be Ready By Week’s End, Senator Scott Says SK Lawmakers Push […]

bitcoinist.com Ethereum Cements RWA Dominance As Amundi Tokenizes $100M SAFO Fund

Amundi, Europe’s largest asset manager, is launching the Spiko Amundi Overnight Swap Fund (SAFO), a tokenized fund on Ethereum and Stellar starting with about $100 million in committed assets. A Traditional Fund With A Tokenized Wrapper Institutions historically related to TradFi have found a way to not to be left behind on the crypto curve […]

blockonomi.com Tom Lee Says Ethereum Could Hit $62,000: Here’s the ETH/BTC Ratio That Could Make It Possible

TLDR: Tom Lee sets a baseline ETH price of $12,000 using the 8-year average ETH/BTC ratio of 0.0479 at $250K BTC. At the 2021 cycle peak ratio of 0.087, Lee projects Ethereum could trade near $22,000 with Bitcoin at $250,000. Lee’s bull case puts ETH at $62,000 if the ETH/BTC ratio climbs to 0.25, driven [...] The post Tom Lee Says Ethereum Could Hit $62,000: Here’s the ETH/BTC Ratio That Could Make It Possible appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Super Micro (SMCI) Shares Plunge 22% Following Co-Founder’s Arrest in $2.5B AI Chip Smuggling Case

Super Micro (SMCI) stock plummeted 22% after co-founder Wally Liaw was charged with smuggling $2.5B in Nvidia AI servers to China through elaborate scheme. The post Super Micro (SMCI) Shares Plunge 22% Following Co-Founder’s Arrest in $2.5B AI Chip Smuggling Case appeared first on Blockonomi.

cryptopotato.com Crypto.com Review 2026: Features, Pros & Cons, Step-by-Step Guide

Crypto.com has positioned itself as one of the most recognized exchanges in the industry. It serves as a fully-spectrum platform, offering everything from spot and futures trading to staking and a Visa card-linked ecosystem, as well as self-custody wallet solutions. The exchange supports hundreds of cryptocurrencies and serves a global user base. It’s suited for […]

news.bitcoin.com Sui Foundation and Industry Giants Launch Hashi Bitcoin Finance Primitive

The Sui Foundation has introduced Hashi, a decentralized primitive designed to enable compliant, BTC-backed lending and yield opportunities for institutional and retail participants. On 19 March 2026, the Sui Foundation announced the upcoming devnet launch of Hashi, a Sui-based primitive that integrates native bitcoin ( BTC) into onchain financial services. Industry giants including Bitgo, Bullish, […]

blockonomi.com AgentPay SDK Brings Programmable Payment Rails to Autonomous AI Agents Through USD1

TLDR: AgentPay SDK runs entirely on the user’s machine and sends zero data back to WLFI at any point. USD1 comes pre-configured on Ethereum and BSC, with Bitrefill commerce built natively into the SDK. The policy engine pauses high-value transfers and routes them for manual operator approval before broadcasting. WLFI plans EIP-3009 gasless meta-transactions, letting [...] The post AgentPay SDK Brings Programmable Payment Rails to Autonomous AI Agents Through USD1 appeared first on Blockonomi.

cryptopotato.com XRP Could Struggle in 2026 — Why Some Holders Are Quietly Switching to Bitcoin Everlight Shards

The SEC lawsuit against Ripple that was compressing XRP sentiment for many years has finally concluded a few months back. Exchanges that had previously delisted the cryptocurrency are now back offering it. And yet, the token has spent the first few months of this year trading sideways, while the broader crypto market was moving around […]

blockonomi.com FDIC, Federal Reserve, and OCC Move to Modernize Regulatory Capital Rules for All US Banks

TLDR: Three federal agencies jointly propose modernizing capital rules for banks of all sizes across the U.S. Largest banks would use one calculation set instead of two to meet risk-based capital requirements. Smaller banks may see moderate capital requirement reductions tied to traditional lending activities. All public comments on the three capital framework proposals must [...] The post FDIC, Federal Reserve, and OCC Move to Modernize Regulatory Capital Rules for All US Banks appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinist.com SEC’s Atkins Charts New Course For Crypto Regulation In Latest Shift Toward Clarity

US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins said that the commission is moving away from a purely enforcement-driven response to digital assets and toward clearer, more constructive rules — a shift he framed as necessary to keep crypto activity onshore. Clearer Path For Crypto Classification In a CNBC interview, Atkins criticized the SEC’s […]

blockmanity.com From NFTs to Community Hubs: Bea Llana’s Journey Building Web3 for Filipinos

From to : Bea Llana’s Journey Building for Filipinos For many young women interested in new tech like blockchain and AI, the biggest challenge is not the tech itself. It’s figuring out where to start. Filipina builder Bea Llana has […] The post From NFTs to Community Hubs: Bea Llana’s Journey Building Web3 for Filipinos appeared first on Blockmanity.

blockmanity.com How Moody’s Token Integration Engine Unlocks Credit Ratings for Blockchain and Tokenized Assets

Introduction: A Big Step for Finance on Blockchain Big news in the world of blockchain and finance. Moody’s, a top name in credit ratings, has launched its . This tool brings credit ratings right onto blockchain networks. It is a […] The post How Moody’s Token Integration Engine Unlocks Credit Ratings for Blockchain and Tokenized Assets appeared first on Blockmanity.

news.bitcoin.com Apex Group and Coinbase Asset Management Launch Tokenized Bitcoin Fund

Apex Group and Coinbase Asset Management have debuted a tokenized bitcoin yield fund on the Base network to modernize fund distribution. On 19 March, 2026, Apex Group Ltd and Coinbase Asset Management (CBAM) announced the launch of the tokenized Coinbase Bitcoin Yield Fund on the Base blockchain. This collaboration utilizes the ERC-3643 permissioned token standard […]

blockonomi.com Iran’s IRGC Turns Strait of Hormuz Into a $2 Million Toll Road for Global Tanker Traffic

TLDR: Iran’s IRGC charges up to $2M per tanker transit, accepting cash, crypto, or barter as payment. Between March 1–15, roughly 89–90 vessels cleared the strait under some form of IRGC approval. Total transit costs now exceed what moving an entire fleet through Hormuz cost six months ago. Sanctioning paying operators risks halting the only [...] The post Iran’s IRGC Turns Strait of Hormuz Into a $2 Million Toll Road for Global Tanker Traffic appeared first on Blockonomi.

news.bitcoin.com Reels.io Announces Strategic Expansion into Web3, Launching Loyalty Program on Solana Blockchain

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Reels.io, a leading online casino platform serving thousands of players worldwide, today announced a major strategic initiative to expand into the Web3 ecosystem, beginning with the launch of a dedicated loyalty program ahead of the introduction of the Solana blockchain — a key step toward the […]

themerkle.com Ondo Global Markets Expands Onchain Footprint With 60+ New Tokenized Stocks Across High-Growth Sectors

Ondo Global Markets just leveled up its onchain presence again, rolling out over 60 new tokenized stocks and bumping its list of available assets past the 250 mark. With this move, Ondo tightens its grip as the biggest player in tokenized stocks by total value locked and it’s not just about scale. The real story is broader access. These new assets are already live across Ethereum, Solana, and BNB Chain, cutting out the need for old-school brokerages and giving users more ways to get into the world’s busiest and most influential markets. This isn’t just quantity for its own sake. The post Ondo Global Markets Expands Onchain Footprint With 60+ New Tokenized Stocks Across High-Growth Sectors appeared first on The Merkle News.

themerkle.com Payments Giants Race To Control Stablecoin Rails As Finance Moves Onchain

The way money moves is starting to change and it’s not happening slowly anymore. What used to feel like early-stage experimentation in crypto is now turning into a serious race among major financial players to shape the future of payments. At the center of it all are stablecoins and the infrastructure behind them. These “rails” are becoming the new battleground, and everyone, from fintech firms to global payment networks, is trying to secure a place. What’s becoming clear is simple: crypto is no longer sitting on the sidelines. It’s starting to plug directly into the systems people already use. Payments The post Payments Giants Race To Control Stablecoin Rails As Finance Moves Onchain appeared first on The Merkle News.

blockonomi.com NordVPN Review 2026: Is This The Best VPN Provider Available?

Finding the right VPN can feel overwhelming with so many options on the market. NordVPN has become one of the most recognized names in the industry, but does it live up to its reputation? I spent several weeks testing every aspect of this service. From streaming and gaming to security features and customer support, this [...] The post NordVPN Review 2026: Is This The Best VPN Provider Available? appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinist.com Ripple Survey Finds Mass Adoption Momentum — ‘The Digital Asset Revolution Is Happening Now’

Ripple on Thursday released findings from a global survey of more than 1,000 finance leaders, and concluded that the “digital asset revolution is happening now.”  The study, conducted at the start of 2026 and spanning banks, asset managers, fintechs, and corporate treasuries, finds strong momentum behind crypto adoption with stablecoins and tokenization emerging as leading […]

news.bitcoin.com Nordic Crypto Exchange Safello Cross Lists Bittensor Staked TAO ETP on Nasdaq Stockholm

Safello has expanded its regulated cryptocurrency offerings by cross-listing the Bittensor Staked TAO Exchange-Traded Product (ETP) on Nasdaq Stockholm to increase Nordic investor access. Safello, the Nordic crypto exchange, announces the cross-listing of the Safello Bittensor Staked TAO ETP (STAO) on Nasdaq Stockholm as of 19 March 2026. Previously exclusive to the SIX Swiss Exchange, […]

blockonomi.com Altcoin Trading Volumes Crash to Multi-Month Lows as Bear Market Grips Crypto Markets

TLDR: Binance altcoin trading volumes have fallen to $7.7B, down sharply from the $40–$50B recorded in late 2024. Combined altcoin volumes on other major exchanges now sit at $18.8B, well below prior peaks of $91B. Binance currently accounts for roughly 40% of total altcoin trading volume across all major exchanges. Historical data shows the best [...] The post Altcoin Trading Volumes Crash to Multi-Month Lows as Bear Market Grips Crypto Markets appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinist.com Crypto Crackdown Intensifies: Canada Revokes 47 Licenses

Canada’s financial watchdog fined crypto platform Cryptomus $126 million last October after the company allegedly failed to flag suspicious transactions on 1,068 separate occasions in a single month. Related Reading: Crypto Power Move: Bitmine Ramps Up Ethereum Buys To 4.6M ETH A month before that, crypto exchange KuCoin was handed a $14 million penalty for […]

news.bitcoin.com Adapt or Fail: Why TradFi Must Treat Stablecoins as Infrastructure, Not Competition

Ramp Network CEO Przemek Kowalczyk argues that traditional “lock-and-mint” bridges are inherently flawed due to their large attack surfaces and reliance on centralized validator sets. He adds that the rise of artificial intelligence agent frameworks, such as Openclaw, is transitioning decentralized finance from a manual process to an automated one. The Vulnerability of the ‘Lock-and-Mint’ […]

blockonomi.com Super Micro Co-Founder Arrested Over Alleged $2.5B Nvidia AI Server Smuggling Scheme

TLDR: DOJ charges allege $2.5B in Nvidia-powered AI servers were diverted to China through covert routes. Prosecutors claim fake documents and dummy servers were used to bypass U.S. export compliance checks. Over $510M in restricted AI systems allegedly shipped within weeks through a Southeast Asia network. SMCI stock fell after hours as legal risks emerged [...] The post Super Micro Co-Founder Arrested Over Alleged $2.5B Nvidia AI Server Smuggling Scheme appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Bitcoin Struggles to Recover as Fed Holds Firm on Rates and Inflation Stays Elevated

TLDR: The Fed now projects only one rate cut for 2026, leaving Bitcoin and risk assets with limited near-term relief. Inflation forecasts have been revised upward to 2.7% for 2026, driven partly by rising oil and natural gas prices. The U.S. 30-year treasury yield is approaching 5%, raising the cost of capital and tightening global [...] The post Bitcoin Struggles to Recover as Fed Holds Firm on Rates and Inflation Stays Elevated appeared first on Blockonomi.

cryptopotato.com Now Live: MetaWinners Community Launches $METAWIN Token Presale

[PRESS RELEASE – Panama City, Panama, March 19th, 2026] The $METAWINNERS token presale is now live at mw.xyz. $METAWIN is the community token of the MetaWinners – a collective of crypto natives that has grown into one of the most active and recognisable communities in Web3. With 440,000 connected wallets, 300,000 social community members, a […]

cryptopotato.com Igra Network Launches Public Mainnet as Decentralized EVM Layer on Kaspa’s Proof-of-Work BlockDAG

[PRESS RELEASE – Zug, Switzerland, March 19th, 2026] Following six months of testing with zero state divergence, Igra Network opens public access to a 3,000+ TPS smart contract environment secured by proof-of-work consensus. Fifteen protocols are deploying at launch alongside cross-chain connectivity through Hyperlane. A security audit by Sigma Prime completed with no unresolved issues. […]

bitcoinist.com Crypto Investors Cheer As South Korea Scraps Punishing Tax Plan

South Korean right-wing lawmakers have proposed a bill to abolish the taxation of crypto assets scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2027. A Long Chain Of Regulation Delays According to Korean outlet Digital Asset, Korea’s main opposition party the People Power Party is advancing a plan that would effectively abolish the dedicated 20% “crypto […]

news.bitcoin.com Bank Executive Reinforces Bolivia’s Cryptocurrency Pivot Relevance Amidst Dollar Drought

Alvaro Rosenblüth, treasury and exchange manager at Banco de Crédito de Bolivia, stated that the Central Bank of Bolivia lifted the ban on cryptocurrency operations out of necessity. Stablecoins are now acting as a dollar proxy, enabling remittances and payments to combat the dollar shortage. Bolivia’s Crypto Pivot Was Executed out of Necessity, Says Bank […]

bitcoinist.com XRP ‘Cheat Sheet’ Places Price Above $10, But When Will This Happen?

XRP’s cheat sheet is pointing to higher levels this year. This cheat sheet is based on a 12-year cycle chart shared by analyst Cryptollica, who also suggests the asset is positioned for a major move higher on the social media platform X. The Relative Strength Index is also now pointing to oversold on the weekly […]

news.bitcoin.com From Trillion-Dollar Chips to Power Grid Stress: AI’s Breakneck Week Explained

This week saw the artificial intelligence (AI) industry rocked by a potential Microsoft-OpenAI legal dispute over a $50 billion Amazon cloud partnership, Nvidia announcing $1 trillion in chip orders at its GTC developer conference, and new federal warnings that surging AI data center demand is destabilizing the U.S. power grid. Microsoft Eyes Legal Action Microsoft […]

bitcoinist.com Binance Co-Founder CZ Slams Mainstream Media FUD

Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao used an appearance at Blockchain Summit 2026 to push back sharply against what he described as a new wave of misleading mainstream coverage, arguing that recent reporting about his wealth and alleged links to Iran-related illicit finance rests on false premises and recycled hostility toward crypto. In the interview, Zhao […]

news.bitcoin.com Argentine Lawmakers Seek to Oust Federal Prosecutor From Leading Libra’s Probe

Argentine lawmakers who probed the Libra incident have vowed to act against Eduardo Taiano, the prosecutor in charge of the case, after information revealed hints at a deeper relationship between President Javier Milei and Mauricio Novelli, an associate behind the token launch. Argentine Deputies Prepare Legal Actions To Accelerate Libra’s Case A group of Argentine […]

bitcoinist.com Nasdaq’s Big Bet On Tokenization Gets Regulatory Green Light From SEC

Nasdaq struck a deal with crypto exchange Kraken earlier this month to let public companies issue their own tokenized shares directly on blockchain networks. Now it has the green light to go further. Related Reading: TRUMP Memecoin Whale Count Hits 5-Month High As Mar-A-Lago Gala Nears Traditional And Tokenized Stocks To Share The Same Order […]

bitcoinist.com New XRP Upgrade Signals Pivotal Moment For The Ledger Growth

As the broader cryptocurrency sector evolves, the XRP Ledger continues to demonstrate its robust capabilities and real-world use cases. The Ledger is steadily making efforts to expand its functionality with multiple updates that will redefine the future of the network. XRP Ledger Enters New Era After Game-Changing Update With its most recent development, the XRP […]

news.bitcoin.com Ripple Drives Corporate Treasury Shift as Cross-Border Liquidity Demands Surge

Rising demand for instant internal cross-border funding is forcing multinational corporations to rethink liquidity strategies, as Ripple’s infrastructure gains traction in addressing costly delays, idle capital, and growing operational pressures on treasury teams. Corporate Treasury Shifts Toward Real-Time Global Liquidity Growing pressure on corporate treasury teams to accelerate internal cross-border funding is reshaping liquidity strategies. […]

news.bitcoin.com 73% of Institutional Investors Plan to Increase Crypto Holdings in 2026, Coinbase Survey

Institutional investors are accelerating crypto exposure while tightening risk controls, signaling a shift toward regulated access, stronger governance, and infrastructure-led growth that could reshape how capital flows into digital asset markets. Crypto Markets Reshape as 73% of Institutions Plan to Expand Exposure With Stronger Governance Growing institutional participation in digital assets is increasingly defined by […]

bitcoinist.com Is This The Bitcoin Price Bottom Or A Fakeout? Analyst Reveals When You Shouldn’t Be Excited

The recent Bitcoin price rebound has reignited optimism, but not everyone is convinced the market has turned around. While price has shown signs of a breakout, a crypto analyst notes that BTC’s macro setup still resembles a typical bear market structure. The key question remains whether the recent upside move signals a true price bottom […]

news.bitcoin.com Evernorth Details XRP Treasury Strategy in S-4 Filing With SEC Targeting Nasdaq

Evernorth is advancing a billion-dollar XRP treasury strategy toward a Nasdaq listing, backed by Ripple and structured to deliver regulated, large-scale institutional exposure to XRP through a public market vehicle. Evernorth S-4 Filing Unleashes XRP Treasury Strategy for Nasdaq Crypto Markets Growing institutional demand for regulated digital asset exposure is driving new public market structures, […]

blockmanity.com Wisconsin Sheriff Leads Fight Against Cryptocurrency Kiosk Scams with New Protective Bill

A Growing Threat: Scams Hit Home Cryptocurrency kiosks, often found in stores and gas stations, promise quick ways to buy Bitcoin. But in north central Wisconsin, these machines have become tools for scammers. Victims lose thousands of dollars after being […] The post Wisconsin Sheriff Leads Fight Against Cryptocurrency Kiosk Scams with New Protective Bill appeared first on Blockmanity.

bitcoinist.com Bitcoin-Gold Correlation Plunges To -0.88, Lowest Since 2022

Bitcoin is strongly moving in the opposite direction to Gold as the Correlation metric for the two has dropped to its lowest since November 2022. Bitcoin-Gold Correlation Is At Its Most Negative In Years As pointed out by on-chain analytics firm CryptoQuant in an X post, the Correlation Coefficient for Bitcoin and Gold has plummeted […]

news.bitcoin.com Bittensor Training Milestone Draws Spotlight From Chamath Palihapitiya and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang

A decentralized AI experiment once confined to crypto circles just earned a public nod from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, signaling that distributed model training may be inching closer to the mainstream. Open Source AI Momentum Builds With Nvidia CEO Endorsement Chamath Palihapitiya spotlighted Bittensor’s Covenant-72B during an episode of the All-In Podcast, framing it as […]

news.bitcoin.com Crypto ETFs Reverse Course as Bitcoin Sees $164 Million Outflow

Crypto ETFs lost momentum on Wednesday as bitcoin’s seven-day inflow streak ended sharply. Ether followed with notable outflows, while solana dipped slightly and XRP remained inactive. Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Post Sharp Outflows, Ending Weekly Momentum A week of steady optimism in crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) gave way to a decisive pullback, as investors hit pause […]

blockmanity.com CLARITY Act Progress: Stablecoin Yields Hit 99% Agreement, But Bank Deregulation Trade Sparks New Delays

Big News from Capitol Hill: Edges Closer to Reality In a major step for the crypto world, recent talks in the U.S. Senate have pushed stablecoin yields to . But just as hope builds, a fresh political deal on community […] The post CLARITY Act Progress: Stablecoin Yields Hit 99% Agreement, But Bank Deregulation Trade Sparks New Delays appeared first on Blockmanity.

blockonomi.com Binance New Listing Announcement: DeepSnitch AI Looks Like the #1 Candidate in 2026

The SEC just handed tokenized stocks their biggest legitimacy moment ever, and it happened inside the world’s second-largest stock exchange. Nasdaq’s SEC-approved pilot allows eligible participants to trade tokenized Russell 1000 stocks and major index ETFs on the same order book at the same price, with the same rights as traditional shares. But tokenized stocks [...] The post Binance New Listing Announcement: DeepSnitch AI Looks Like the #1 Candidate in 2026 appeared first on Blockonomi.