Brazil’s Finance Minister Dario Durigan delays crypto tax consultation, focusing on election year priorities and fiscal strategy.

The price of Bitcoin is down by nearly 20% so far in the first quarter of the year, reflecting the sluggish market climate in 2026. The struggles of the premier cryptocurrency have been largely highlighted by the increasing apathy of different classes of investors. According to the latest on-chain data, the activity of the smallest […]

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Resolv USR stablecoin loses its peg after a $100K exploit minted millions of unbacked tokens, causing sharp devaluation.

Resolv Labs halted its decentralized finance ( DeFi) protocol early Sunday morning after an exploit allowed an attacker to mint tens of millions of unbacked USR stablecoins, sending the token sharply off its dollar peg. What Caused the Resolv Labs Hack and USR Depeg? The incident struck the Resolv DeFi platform, which offers yield strategies […]

The CFTC provides new guidelines on using crypto as collateral in derivatives markets, aligning with SEC standards and adding reporting requirements.

XRP remains in demand despite its current weak price move, signaling sustained adoption as the recent price rally appears to have restored investors' confidence.

Shocking Turn for India’s Top Crypto Exchange In a stunning development shaking the crypto world, the co-founders of CoinDCX, one of India’s leading crypto platforms backed by Coinbase, have been questioned by police over a major fraud case. Reports say […] The post CoinDCX Founders Grilled by Police: Unraveling the $75K Crypto Fraud Mystery in India appeared first on Blockmanity.

Kalshi is temporarily banned in Nevada after a judge sided with regulators, ruling that its event contracts violate state gambling laws.

A popular stablecoin has taken an enormous hit as a logic flaw got severely abused by an attacker.

CoinDCX founders questioned in fraud case after a fake site scammed users. The exchange denies involvement and emphasizes rising phishing threats.

Since the bear market commenced in October, Bitcoin market participants have watched out for a price bottom that should precede definitive expansions of the flagship cryptocurrency. Interestingly, a recent evaluation of on-chain data reveals that the Bitcoin market might be approaching the end of this price downturn; however, there is an important caveat. Related Reading: […]

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In a disturbing development, major crypto firms are actively downsizing their workforce, citing an aggressive artificial integration wave. Unlike the brutal 2022-2023 crypto winter triggered by collapses like FTX, this set of layoffs appears more strategic, aimed at combining efficiency gains from AI with ongoing broader market challenges. Related Reading: Gemini, Winklevoss Twins Hit With […]

Hailey Welch shares her experience after the HAWK memecoin's collapse, facing backlash and FBI investigation. She was cleared of wrongdoing.

What is and Why Does It Matter? In the fast-growing world of Web3, managing wallets and transactions can feel like a hassle. Long seed phrases, high gas fees, and clunky user experiences often push people away. This is where comes […] The post Unlocking Account Abstraction: The Complete Guide for Web3 and Gaming appeared first on Blockmanity.

Indian crypto exchange CoinDCX says the fraud complaint that led to the founders’ arrests is part of a wider impersonation scam, citing more than 1,200 fake sites using its brand.

The metric is down to 10 even though BTC is far from its February bottom.

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A tentative "agreement in principle" between the White House and key Senators has unblocked the path for the landmark CLARITY Act, but a key industry expert warns that the fight is still far from over..

A measure would seek to smooth things over in Congress as President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva shifts gears in anticipation of the upcoming elections. Dario Durigan, the recently confirmed Economy Minister, will focus on other issues to avoid losing further support from lawmakers. Crypto Taxation Plans Delayed as Lula Shifts Into Election Mode While […]

Welsh warned others to stay away from crypto and said that she still does not understand anything about the sector more than a year later.

XRP is currently defying the broader institutional trend, riding a wave of "strong retail demand" to record-breaking on-chain growth despite a more cautious stance from Wall Street.

Crypto platform Gemini has cut its workforce by 30% in 2026, citing a transformative integration of artificial intelligence (AI) that enables employees to achieve a “100x” productivity impact. The Rise of the ‘100x’ Worker Crypto platform Gemini has reduced its workforce by approximately 30% since the start of 2026, citing a “splitting of the atom” […]

TLDR: Over 450 crypto jobs have been cut in weeks, with Gemini, Algorand, and Crypto.com leading the layoffs in early 2026. New crypto job postings dropped roughly 80% year-over-year, averaging just 6.5 listings per day in January 2026. Companies like Gemini and Crypto.com blamed AI integration for workforce reductions, shifting toward leaner operations. Industry experts [...] The post Crypto Layoffs Surge in 2026 as Firms Slash Jobs, Blame Weak Markets and AI Integration appeared first on Blockonomi.

Here's the good news on the XRP ETF front. However, the asset was rejected mid-week.

XRP vs Solana: Best Crypto for Your $2,000 Long-Term Hold Over 10 Years If you have $2,000 to invest in crypto and want to hold for a decade, you face a big choice. Two top options stand out: XRP and […] The post XRP vs Solana: Best Crypto for Your $2,000 Long-Term Hold Over 10 Years appeared first on Blockmanity.

An amendment to Kentucky’s House Bill 380 has sparked controversy for proposing to impose strict requirements on hardware wallet providers. Spotlight Shifts to Hardware Providers A last-minute amendment to a Kentucky regulatory bill has ignited a fierce debate between state lawmakers and the cryptocurrency industry, with advocates warning the proposal could effectively outlaw self-custody in […]

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At a glance, XRP’s price hasn’t done much lately. It’s been moving sideways, not giving traders much to get excited about. But under the surface, it’s a completely different story. The XRP Ledger is getting busier by the day, with more wallets, more transactions, and more overall activity flowing through the network. It’s the kind of disconnect that shows up in crypto from time to time, price looks quiet, but the actual usage tells you something bigger is building in the background. Wallet Distribution Shows Broad Network Participation A closer look at wallet data gives a good sense of how The post XRP Ledger Sees Explosive Growth In Activity And Wallet Distribution Despite Sideways Price Action appeared first on The Merkle News.

Something interesting is quietly happening in the market again, and it’s coming from a name that some people might already recognize. Data from Arkham shows that an early Ethereum holder known as “thomasg.eth” has started buying ETH again after staying mostly inactive for a while. This isn’t just any random wallet suddenly becoming active. Back during the 2021 bull run, this same wallet reportedly held crypto assets worth around $538 million. That included ETH, WBTC, and DAI, so it was clearly a major player at the time. Now, after all that, the wallet is slowly building back a position. Not The post Ethereum Whale Quietly Returns to the Market With a Slow and Steady Buying Pattern appeared first on The Merkle News.

Something just shifted again on the Bitcoin network, and it’s one of those things miners don’t ignore. According to data from CloverPool, Bitcoin’s mining difficulty has dropped to 133.79T at block height 941,472. That’s a 7.76% decrease, which is actually a pretty big move. In fact, it’s now the second-largest drop we’ve seen so far in 2026. Now, difficulty adjustments are normal with Bitcoin. They happen regularly to keep the system balanced. But not every adjustment comes this big. When it does, it usually means something has been changing in the background for a while. At the same time, the The post Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Drops Again As Network Adjusts To Changing Conditions appeared first on The Merkle News.

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Legendary cryptographer Nick Szabo has warned that Bitcoin’s status as a global "nonviolent" currency is under threat from potential developer negligence.

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The total value of liquidated leveraged positions skyrocketed to $240 million in just 1 hour.

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TLDR: Founders Fund is set to lead Halter’s new round, valuing the cattle AI startup at $2 billion. Halter’s solar-powered collars move and monitor cattle remotely using an algorithm called Cowgorithm. US ranchers saved $220 million in fencing costs using Halter’s 11,000-mile virtual fence network. Halter charges $5 to $8 per animal monthly, creating recurring [...] The post Peter Thiel Bets on AI Farming as Founders Fund Sets to Lead Halter’s $2 Billion Raise appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: Bitcoin put/call open interest ratio averaged 0.77, its highest reading since China banned mining in June 2021.  Put premiums relative to BTC spot volume hit an all-time high of 4 basis points, tripling mid-2022 levels. Historical data shows D9 skew decile has produced average 90-day BTC returns of +13.2%, the strongest of all deciles. [...] The post Bitcoin Options Market Hits Highest Defensive Levels Since 2021, VanEck Report Shows appeared first on Blockonomi.

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An attacker has exploited the Resolv USR stablecoin to mint 80 million tokens and has reportedly been able to cash out at least $25 million.

TLDR: Iran warns Gulf desalination plants will be targeted if the US strikes its national power grid. Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain rely on desalination for up to 99 percent of their daily drinking water. The Gulf region produces 40 percent of the world’s desalinated water across 56 vulnerable coastal plants. Strikes on Jubail, the world’s [...] The post Iran Threatens Gulf Water Supply as Trump’s 48-Hour Ultimatum Targets Iranian Power Grid appeared first on Blockonomi.

Iranians remain in digital darkness, as the internet blockade imposed by the Iranian regime has entered its third week. According to Netblocks, this would be the “longest sustained nation-scale internet blackout” ever tracked, and one of the three longest in its records. Iran Endures Third Week Of Internet Blockade: Connectivity Reaches Only Tens Of Thousands […]

The exploit undermines trust in decentralized finance, highlighting vulnerabilities in smart contracts and the need for robust security measures. The post Resolv’s USR stablecoin depegs after $80M exploit hits supply appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

TLDR: Resolv Labs’ USR minting contract was exploited, allowing 50M USR to be minted with only 100K USDC in a 500x flaw. USR dropped 74.2% to $0.257 before partially recovering to $0.85, leaving liquidity providers with heavy losses. PeckShield confirmed $80M worth of USR was minted, with over $4.55M already converted into approximately 9,100 ETH. [...] The post Resolv Labs’ USR Stablecoin Exploited: Attacker Mints $80M With Just $200K appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: BONKfun’s domain was hijacked via social engineering on March 11, targeting its domain registrar directly. The attack deployed a wallet drainer, causing approximately $30,000 in total user losses over one week. The domain was fully recovered on March 18, with the platform securely relaunching on March 19. BONKfun will reimburse all affected users at [...] The post BONKfun Recovers from Domain Hijacking Attack, Promises 110% Reimbursement to Affected Users appeared first on Blockonomi.

South Korea’s National Tax Service (NTS) is moving to hand off seized virtual assets to private custody providers after a recent security lapse exposed the risks of doing it in-house. Korea Tax Authority Fast-Tracks Crypto Custody Selection The agency is reportedly working to select a qualified custody firm within the first half of the year, […]

Musk's Terafab could revolutionize AI compute, enabling unprecedented space infrastructure and advancing human expansion beyond Earth. The post Elon Musk unveils Terafab in bid to unlock massive AI compute in space appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

A Nevada state judge has sided with local authorities to ban Kalshi’s sports, election and entertainment event contracts in the state for 14 days.

U.S. lawmakers move to block taxpayer rescues for crypto firms, tightening federal safeguards and signaling tougher boundaries between digital asset risk and traditional finance as scrutiny intensifies over potential spillover into the broader financial system. Senate Bill Targets Limits on Federal Crypto Bailouts Legislative scrutiny of crypto-related financial risk sharpened as U.S. Senator Richard Durbin […]

Why Now Might Be the Perfect Time to Buy Bitcoin The crypto market has seen wild ups and downs. After hitting new highs in recent years, prices have pulled back hard. Major crypto indexes are down over 30% from their […] The post The One Cryptocurrency Experts Say Could Explode Over 1,300% to $1 Million appeared first on Blockmanity.

Into the Cryptoverse founder Benjamin Cowen has delivered a pointed message that crypto investors may want to sit with. According to the veteran analyst, Bitcoin is still the final destination for capital across the cryptoverse. Everything in the cryptoverse eventually just bleeds back to Bitcoin, which is in relation to a recurring pattern that continues […]

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Crypto scammers are increasingly exploiting trusted institutions like the FBI to deceive users, using fake Tron-based tokens and urgent messaging to steal sensitive data while losses across digital asset fraud surge into the billions. FBI Issues Warning Raising Alarm Over Expanding Crypto Scam Threat The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) New York field office warned […]

JPMorgan’s $266,000 bitcoin projection is being interpreted as a strategic signal to institutions, revealing how bank-grade research is shaping allocation behavior rather than simply forecasting price direction. JPMorgan’s $266K Bitcoin Target Holds up Under Expert Market Scrutiny Market signals from major financial institutions can often point to strengthening conviction in an asset’s long-term role within […]

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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission staff provided answers to frequently asked questions about the agency’s expectations around a crypto collateral pilot.

Bitcoin and the broader crypto economy slipped Saturday evening after President Donald Trump posted that the U.S. would obliterate Iran’s power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened within 48 hours. After holding a steady range above $70,000, BTC broke lower and touched $68,241 per coin. Trump’s Iran Threat Jolts Crypto Markets— Bitcoin […]

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A small shift in institutional portfolios could unlock massive bitcoin demand, with Morgan Stanley’s framework implying flows that may exceed Blackrock’s IBIT by multiples and redefine the upper limits of spot ETF market scale. Bitcoin 2% Portfolio Shift Equals $160 Billion, Redefining ETF Market Scale A potential expansion of institutional bitcoin access highlights how large […]

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Dogecoin is entering a new phase of relevance as it becomes the latest focus for Qubic, a project aiming to transform blockchain networks into engines for distributed computation. This development signals a shift in how Dogecoin could be utilized, moving beyond its identity as a meme-driven asset toward a role in emerging compute-based ecosystems. A […]

The unexpected price move saw short positions exit briefly, with $0 recorded in short liquidations.

XRP’s price disconnect from real-world usage is raising concern as Evernorth CEO Asheesh Birla signals institutional adoption remains too limited to support sustained demand, despite expanding infrastructure ambitions across the network. XRP Pricing Disconnect Highlights Institutional Gap A divergence between market pricing and perceived usage has drawn attention within the digital asset sector as Evernorth […]

Strategy just filed an SEC disclosure confirming it purchased 22,337 BTC at $70,194 per coin between March 9 and 15 according to Bitcoin Magazine. That is $1.57 billion deployed in one week while the market panicked about Iran, oil at $98, and the Fed holding rates. Total holdings sit at 761,068 BTC worth over $57 [...] The post Best Crypto to Buy Now: Strategy Just Spent $1.57 Billion on Bitcoin During Fear While Early Investors Quietly Enter Pepeto for 150x Potential appeared first on Blockonomi.

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The Bitcoin price has been on a steady recovery journey over the past few weeks, with several attempts at a sustained break above the $74,000 level. However, the premier cryptocurrency seems to still be getting drowned in the noise of the ongoing geopolitical tension between the United States, Israel, and Iran. This conflict in the […]

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Beyond the official page itself, experts warned it lacked a proper sitemap, making it easy to clone and weaponize on lookalike domains.

Bitfarms shareholders have signed off on a sweeping corporate shift that relocates the company to the United States and repositions it as an infrastructure play for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC). Bitfarms Shareholders Approve Delaware Shift and KEEL Ticker Transition The vote, held March 20, delivered a near-clean sweep, with about 99.3% of […]

The South American country will hold its presidential election in October 2026, and incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is running for re-election.

The bitcoin price news this week shows what happens when a sovereign nation becomes a forced seller. Bhutan’s state investment arm transferred 973 BTC worth $72.3 million in a single day, dropping its holdings from 13,295 BTC at peak to just 4,400 BTC according to The Crypto Basic. What was once worth $1.5 billion is [...] The post Bitcoin Price News: Bhutan Sells $72 Million in BTC Under Fiscal Pressure, but the Smart Money Entering Pepeto Sees What the Market Does Not appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Introduction to is a unique PC VR platform that blends social interactions with blockchain technology. It lets users own virtual land, build worlds, and connect in immersive ways. Recently, the platform rolled out big updates like better player profiles, faster […] The post Revisiting Somnium Space: Latest Updates in the Blockchain PC Social VR World appeared first on Blockmanity.

At its peak, SpaceX sat on roughly 28,000 Bitcoin — a position then valued at around $1.8 billion. Today, that number stands at 8,285 BTC, worth approximately $574 million. The company shed nearly 70% of its original holdings over a two-year stretch that coincided with one of crypto’s worst downturns. Related Reading: UK Moves To […]

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Beijing-based historian Jiang Xueqin, whose geopolitical forecasts have gone viral and led to a string of high-profile interviews, most recently with Tucker Carlson, warned that a widening Middle East conflict could evolve into a prolonged global standoff with deep economic fallout. Professor States That the Iran Conflict Could Very Well Trigger Global Disruption as the […]

The bnb price prediction for 2026 just received a fresh tailwind. Grayscale filed with the SEC to launch an ETF tied to Hyperliquid’s token HYPE, expanding the crypto ETF universe beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum according to crypto.news. BNB Chain holds $3.2 billion in distributed real world asset value, positioning it second only to Ethereum according [...] The post BNB Price Prediction Eyes $1,000 as Grayscale Expands Crypto ETFs, but Pepeto’s Presale Is the Entry That Binance Whales Are Choosing First appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: Bitcoin shows its longest decoupling from equities since 2020 amid ongoing macro uncertainty. A major liquidation event erased months of open interest in a single trading session. While equities held firm, Bitcoin continued to decline due to market-specific pressures. Correlation shifts reveal changing dynamics between crypto and traditional financial markets. Bitcoin has entered its [...] The post Bitcoin Decouples From S&P 500 After Liquidation Shock as Market Divergence Widens appeared first on Blockonomi.

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TLDR: Senators Tillis and Alsobrooks reached a White House-backed agreement in principle on stablecoin yield language. The deal proposes barring yield payments on passive balances to address bank concerns over deposit flight. White House adviser Patrick Witt called the agreement a major milestone toward passing the CLARITY Act. The agreement still requires vetting from banking [...] The post US Senators and White House Reach Tentative Deal to End Bank-Crypto Stablecoin Yield Clash appeared first on Blockonomi.

The price of Bitcoin has continued to approach the $75,000 mark in recent weeks, with the premier cryptocurrency showing some form of resurgence in the past few days. An analyst has laid out the “real reason” behind BTC’s latest attempt to break the $74,000 mark.  $55M Of BTC Flow Out Of Binance Daily In a […]

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Digital asset manager Grayscale has taken a formal step toward bringing Hyperliquid’s native token into U.S. markets, filing for a spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) tied to HYPE. Hyperliquid’s HYPE Token Draws ETF Attention From Grayscale Grayscale on March 20 filed a preliminary Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the Grayscale […]

TLDR: Whale unrealized profit ratios remain between 1 and 1.5, showing balanced market positioning without excess pressure Historical data links low whale profit zones with accumulation phases and the start of upward price trends No spike above 3 suggests Ethereum has not reached overheated conditions seen in past cycle peaks Current structure supports gradual price [...] The post ETH Whales Return to Profit as Market Structure Points to Early-Stage Uptrend appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: Every Pi Network DApp must lock Pi Coin as collateral before minting its own custom token. More DApps launching on Pi Network means more Pi Coin gets locked, reducing circulating supply over time. Pi Coin is being positioned as base money for the ecosystem, similar to how the USD functions globally. Pi traded at [...] The post Pi Network DApp Economy Uses Pi Coin as Core Collateral, Driving Scarcity appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: Jerome Powell received the Paul Volcker Public Integrity Award at the ASPA Annual Conference via video. Powell called Volcker the greatest public servant in economics, citing his non-partisan service under four presidents. Volcker held firm against political pressure in the 1980s, ultimately defeating double-digit inflation through high interest rates. Powell closed with a defining [...] The post Jerome Powell Honored With Paul Volcker Public Integrity Award at ASPA Annual Conference appeared first on Blockonomi.

Both assets have been sluggish on the weekly chart, but will that change for the better soon?

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Introduction: A Game-Changer for Web3 Security In a major step forward for the crypto world, , a top Web3 security firm, has joined a key global framework to fight cryptocurrency crime. This partnership with heavyweights like the United Nations Office […] The post CertiK Teams Up with UNODC and Interpol in Bold Move to Crush Crypto Crime Worldwide appeared first on Blockmanity.

TLDR: Bitcoin Miners’ Position Index has dropped to -1.04, marking one of the lowest readings in its recorded history. Extreme low MPI reflects minimal miner selling pressure, suggesting miners may be holding rewards in anticipation of higher prices. Historically, Bitcoin price recoveries emerged as MPI rose from depressed levels, not at the moment it hit [...] The post Bitcoin Miners’ Position Index Hits Historic Low: Strength Signal or Early Warning Sign? appeared first on Blockonomi.

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A phishing campaign targeting Openclaw developers is spreading through Github, attempting to trick users into connecting crypto wallets and exposing funds to theft. Crypto Developers Warned of Github-Based Phishing Attack Cybersecurity firm OX Security reported this week that it identified the campaign, which impersonates the Openclaw ecosystem and uses fake Github accounts to reach developers […]

Ripple has released a crypto survey that sought the opinions of over 1,000 financial world leaders on their crypto market outlook. Notably, most of these leaders suggested that institutions must look to embrace crypto or risk losing their competitiveness in the market.  Ripple Study Shows Finance Leaders View Crypto as Now Important Ripple noted that […]

TLDR: OpenAI plans to nearly double its workforce from 4,500 to 8,000 employees by the close of 2026. Most new hires will be deployed across product development, engineering, research, and sales divisions. OpenAI is recruiting “technical ambassadorship” specialists to help businesses maximize its AI tools. A $110 billion funding round valued OpenAI at $840 billion, [...] The post OpenAI Plans to Nearly Double Its Workforce to 8,000 Employees by End of 2026 appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: Tether holds $141B in U.S. Treasury exposure, ranking it 17th among all global government debt holders. The GENIUS Act legally requires stablecoin issuers to back every token with T-bills or dollar equivalents. China cut $86B in Treasury holdings as Japan signals drawdown, opening demand gaps stablecoins now fill. Apollo projects the stablecoin market could [...] The post Stablecoins Surpass Nations as Major U.S. Treasury Holders After GENIUS Act appeared first on Blockonomi.

Introduction to the Latest Bitcoin (BTC) is not making big moves right now. It sits in a , trading between $62,000 and $64,000 for days. Traders watch closely as . This calm period often comes before a big jump or […] The post BTC Price Analysis: Trapped in Narrow Range as Volatility Plummets – Breakout Signals Building appeared first on Blockmanity.

TLDR: A 66-year-old Hong Kong retiree lost HK$6.6 million to three separate cryptocurrency scams in six months. Each scammer posed as a virtual currency expert on WhatsApp and vanished after receiving the transferred funds. Hong Kong police warn that anyone offering to recover scam losses is likely running a follow-up fraud. Police advise the public [...] The post Hong Kong Retiree Loses HK$6.6 million to Cryptocurrency Scam in Three Back-to-Back Frauds appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitcoin is still in recovery mode, but the pace has cooled as the price runs into a heavier resistance cluster in the low-to-mid $70,000s. The market has already bounced meaningfully from the February washout near $60,000, yet the latest price action shows that buyers are now being forced to prove they can do more than […]

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Ethereum’s rebound has cooled off following yet another failed attempt to push through the overhead resistance level. The market is still holding above its February base, which keeps the broader recovery idea alive, but the latest rejection shows that bulls are not in full control yet. For now, ETH looks caught between a still-improving short-term […]

TLDR: XRP has dropped 5.8% in three days and remains trapped inside an eight-month descending channel near $1.45. A confirmed breakout above channel resistance could push XRP to a price target range between $2.50 and $4.00. Ripple has spent over $2.25 billion on acquisitions, building a full-stack financial platform around the XRP Ledger. XRP holds [...] The post XRP Battles Descending Channel Resistance While Ripple Quietly Absorbs the Global Financial System appeared first on Blockonomi.

OpenAI's workforce expansion may intensify industry competition, but it risks financial strain if enterprise adoption lags behind expectations. The post OpenAI targets 8,000 staff as AI competition heats up appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

TLDR: XRPL now hosts $2.3 billion in tokenized real-world assets, drawing major institutional players worldwide. The XRP Ledger settles transactions in 3 to 5 seconds at fractions of a penny, far outpacing traditional wire transfers. Société Générale, SBI Holdings, and Braza Bank have all launched financial products directly on the XRPL platform. Ripple has processed [...] The post From Cattle Trades to Crypto: Why XRPL Is Rewriting the Story of Global Money appeared first on Blockonomi.

Crypto users are getting security alerts as fresh risks now target devices.

The SEC's digital asset market taxonomy, which classifies most cryptocurrencies and tokens as non-securities, is a major step for US regulators.

The XRP network is seeing remarkable growth in usage as participation from retail and institutional users begins to hit levels seen in the previous year, with the XRP burn rate crossing 2,400.

Bitcoin ETF outflows are too small to signal a bearish pivot from traders, but worsening US macroeconomic conditions and high oil prices keep BTC traders on the hedge.

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U.S. stocks closed sharply lower Friday as war-driven energy costs and shifting rate expectations forced investors to rethink risk. S&P 500 Hits 2025 Low U.S. equities extended their slide for a fourth straight week on Friday, with all major benchmarks finishing firmly in the red as geopolitical tension and inflation pressure converged. The Nasdaq Composite […]

Over the past couple of weeks, Bitcoin has been moving to reclaim its past key levels around $70,000 and $75,000. Interestingly, on-chain data suggests that this may be due to a steady influx of new demand. Related Reading: Here’s Why The Bitcoin Price Fell Below The $70,000 Level Again Approximately $55M In BTC Exits Binance […]

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TLDR: TRON DAO joined DC Blockchain Summit 2026 as a Diamond Sponsor, engaging policymakers on digital asset regulation. Justin Sun delivered a keynote on building unified financial infrastructure combining blockchain and traditional finance. TRON DAO’s Adrian Wall moderated a session on U.S. crypto regulatory clarity alongside Representative Dusty Johnson. TRON DAO hosted a VIP Lounge [...] The post TRON DAO Takes Center Stage at DC Blockchain Summit 2026 as Diamond Sponsor appeared first on Blockonomi.

Stablecoins are a key focus, with 74% of executives viewing them as tools to unlock working capital and enhance treasury operations.

TLDR: Silver fell 43% from its $121.67 all-time high to $69.50 in under eight weeks after Gulf war shocks hit. Over 60% of silver demand is industrial, leaving it exposed when energy costs and rate hike fears surged. Qatar’s helium facility destruction threatens chip fab output, reducing a core source of silver packaging demand. Gold [...] The post Silver Loses 43% in Eight Weeks as Gulf War Lays Bare Its Industrial Identity Over Monetary Role appeared first on Blockonomi.

ETH price could climb toward $2,750 by June and above $3,200 by September if the historical whale-profit signal plays out again.

TLDR: Arc’s atomic DvP settles tokenized assets and stablecoin payments simultaneously, eliminating principal risk in one transaction. Traditional T+1 and T+2 settlement cycles lock up capital and increase counterparty exposure across fragmented intermediary systems. Arc embeds transfer restrictions, jurisdictional controls, and compliance logic directly into onchain assets via smart contracts. Onchain collateral management on Arc [...] The post Arc Launches Programmable Settlement Layer to Replace Legacy Capital Markets Infrastructure appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitcoin mining difficulty adjusted to 133.79T, a drop of 7.76%.

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Shibarium's Layer-3 solution is currently under testing, with its mainnet launch uncertain.

TLDR: Bitcoin’s momentum indicator dropped to 20.0, confirming extreme weakness and the absence of Wall Street re-engagement at current levels. Two consecutive days of ETF outflows totaling $253.7M confirm that institutional capital has not returned to the Bitcoin market yet. The Coinbase Premium Gap fell to -5.82, reflecting weakened American institutional buying pressure across spot [...] The post Bitcoin Faces Flush Risk as Momentum Collapses and Institutional Demand Retreats appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Private crypto holders took the heaviest losses from hacking, phishing, and digital theft attempts in February 2026, according to blockchain intelligence firm Nominis — and a newly identified strain of iOS malware may explain part of why individual users have become the preferred target. Related Reading: South Korea Builds AI Tax Tracker While Moving To […]

The stablecoin economy keeps pressing higher, with its total valuation topping $316 billion as of March 21 after adding $124.9 million over the past week. Of that $316 billion, Tether’s USDT holds a commanding 58.25% share. Stablecoin Supply Grows Steadily The fiat-pegged token sector moved slightly higher this past week, adding 0.04%. Zooming out, the […]

Worldcoin's OTC sales and upcoming token unlock could significantly impact market dynamics and investor confidence in crypto projects. The post Worldcoin reportedly sells 117 million WLD through OTC deals appeared first on Crypto Briefing.