Introduction to the Latest Movements In the fast-moving world of investing, keeping track of how different assets perform is key. On March 26, 2026, we look at yesterday’s action, last week’s trends, and the past month’s shifts across stocks, bonds, […] The post March 2026 Market Pulse: Stocks, Bonds, Gold, Crypto Flows, Correlations, and Crash-Proof Strategies appeared first on Blockmanity.

Most Bitcoin holders are sitting on one of the most valuable assets in the world. And doing absolutely nothing with it. That’s starting to change with Mezo. Mezo, a Bitcoin-native lending protocol, just announced a strategic partnership with Aerodrome Finance. If you’re not familiar with Aerodrome, here’s what you need to know. It’s the largest […] The post Mezo & Aerodrome: Bitcoin Is Finally Getting Real Yield appeared first on Altcoin Buzz.

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Introduction: A Shifting Financial Landscape In today’s fast-changing markets, keeping track of where money is moving matters a lot. Our shows clear signs of capital flowing from safe assets to high-growth ones. Stocks are steady, bonds are losing appeal, gold […] The post March 26, 2026 Stocks, Bonds, Gold & Crypto Update: Capital Flows Revealed & What Investors Need to Know appeared first on Blockmanity.

Over $400 million longs have been wrecked in the past 24 hours.

Palantir (PLTR) dropped 4.8% to $147.56 despite Maven system wins and Golden Dome contracts. Rosenblatt analyst sees $200 target on defense upside. The post Palantir (PLTR) Stock Slides Nearly 5% as $185B Golden Dome Contract Reshapes Revenue Outlook appeared first on Blockonomi.

Wayfair (W) stock declined 7.59% after CEO and director sold $1.6M+ in shares. Analysis of insider sales, analyst targets, and stock performance. The post Wayfair (W) Stock Drops 7.6% Following Insider Sales Totaling $1.6 Million appeared first on Blockonomi.

Unity Software (U) stock jumped 15% on Q1 results beating estimates with $505M-$508M revenue and strong EBITDA growth powered by Vector AI ad technology. The post Unity Software (U) Shares Soar 15% as Q1 Preliminary Earnings Crush Expectations appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitcoin stayed under pressure as whales added 61,568 BTC, Bhutan moved coins, and Middle East tensions kept traders cautious Friday overall.

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This Friday, we examine Ethereum, Ripple, Cardano, Binance Coin, and Hyperliquid in greater detail. Ethereum (ETH) Ethereum is down 4% this week after sellers held strong at the $2,400 resistance and even tested the $2,000 support. Another push, and they could break this key psychological level. If the price falls below $2,000, ETH may reach […]

TLDR: Australia’s Federal Court ordered Binance Australia Derivatives to pay a A$10 million penalty for onboarding failures. Over 85% of Binance Australia’s users were wrongly classified as wholesale clients between 2022 and 2023. ASIC confirmed that 524 retail clients lost A$8.66 million in trading and paid A$3.89 million in fees. Binance compensated approximately A$13.1 million [...] The post Binance Australia Derivatives Hit With A$10M Fine Over Retail Client Misclassification appeared first on Blockonomi.

Morgan Stanley drops Siemens Energy from top picks over Middle East risk, particularly in Gas Services. Stock falls 5% despite maintained Overweight rating. The post Morgan Stanley Cuts Siemens Energy (ENR) From Top Picks Amid Middle East Concerns appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bhutan's strategic Bitcoin liquidation highlights the growing trend of nations leveraging digital assets for economic diversification. The post Bhutan moves $45 million worth of Bitcoin in two days appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Vietnam detained ONUS-linked suspects in an alleged crypto fraud probe involving token sale promotions, price manipulation, and user losses.

ARK Invest sold $84M in Meta, Nvidia, AMD, and chip stocks on March 26, 2026. See why Cathie Wood trimmed big tech and what she bought instead. The post ARK Invest Dumps $84M in Meta (META), Nvidia (NVDA), and Chip Stocks in Major Thursday Selloff appeared first on Blockonomi.

Meta (META) stock crashes 8%, erasing $119B in value after losing two jury trials over child safety failures on Instagram and Facebook platforms. The post Meta Platforms (META) Stock Plunges 8% Following Dual Child Safety Lawsuit Defeats appeared first on Blockonomi.

Netflix (NFLX) stock rises after announcing immediate price hikes across all tiers. Standard plan hits $19.99/mo as content spending climbs to $20B. The post Netflix (NFLX) Stock Climbs as Streaming Giant Implements Price Increases on All Subscription Tiers appeared first on Blockonomi.

SoftBank arranges $40B unsecured bridge loan from JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, and Japanese banks to fund additional OpenAI investment. Loan due March 2027. The post SoftBank Obtains Massive $40B Loan for Additional OpenAI Investment appeared first on Blockonomi.

Oil prices climb near $110 as the Iran-U.S. conflict blocks the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts warn prices could hit $200 if the crisis extends into summer. The post Brent Crude Approaches $110 Amid Escalating Iran Tensions and Hormuz Blockade appeared first on Blockonomi.

Binance Australia was fined A$10 million after 524 retail clients were wrongly classified for crypto derivatives trading, ASIC records show.

Over the last few months, there have been heavy selling that has contributed to push the Bitcoin price downward. A good chunk of this selling had come from major holders as they moved to secure profits on their holdings. However, amid the sell-offs, one interesting name continues to pop up, with selling ramping up to […]

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Vietnam’s police has dismantled an “exceptionally large” multi-billion dollar crypto scam centered on selling fake digital currencies. Inside The Multi-Billion Dollar Crypto Scam The Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security (national police) announced on Thursday the arrest of at least seven people in relation with ONUS, a Vietnamese-based crypto investment app and exchange that was used […]

US Bitcoin ETFs saw significant outflows of $171 million on Thursday as market participants feared another weekend escalation in the US-Israel conflict with Iran.

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An Australian court ordered Binance Australia Derivatives to pay $6.9 million after misclassifying retail clients and exposing them to high-risk crypto products.

Vietnam detained ONUS-linked suspects in an alleged token fraud case as police described price manipulation, false promotions and centralized market control.

Enlivex secures $21 million in debt financing while expanding its decentralized prediction markets treasury and authorizing a $20 million share repurchase. Enlivex Ltd. announced the completion of a $21 million debt financing (DF) agreement with The Lind Partners in Nes-Ziona, Israel. The transaction, which closed on March 23, includes notes convertible into ordinary shares at […]

XRP Ledger is undergoing testing for stablecoin-backed Ripple Payments Delivery.

Coinbase teamed up with Better Home & Finance today to solve one of the most painful problems for long-term investors: the forced sell-off.

TLDR: Nonagon Capital and Startale Group partner to pioneer JPYSC agentic payment proof-of-concept initiatives in 2026. JPYSC is Japan’s first trust bank-backed yen stablecoin, exempt from the JPY 1 million domestic transfer cap. Deloitte projects AI agent-driven commerce will reach USD 17.5 trillion by 2030, fueling stablecoin demand. Planned use cases include agent-to-agent settlements, autonomous [...] The post Nonagon Capital and Startale Group Partner to Advance JPYSC Agentic Payment Use Cases appeared first on Blockonomi.

GameStop pledged 4,709 BTC to Coinbase Credit for covered calls, keeping Bitcoin exposure instead of selling in January.

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Worldcoin price has dropped over 30% this month as market sentiment remains risk-off amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. According to data from crypto.news, Worldcoin (WLD) was trading at $0.27 last check on Friday, March 27, with a market…

The penalty highlights the critical need for robust compliance and oversight in financial services, especially within the crypto sector. The post Binance Australia hit with multimillion-dollar penalty after retail investor losses appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Federal judge blocks Trump administration's ban on Anthropic's Claude AI, calling it unconstitutional First Amendment retaliation. Government has 7 days to appeal. The post Federal Court Halts Trump Administration’s Anthropic AI Ban Over First Amendment Concerns appeared first on Blockonomi.

Micron (MU) stock dropped 20% after Google's TurboQuant reveal. Morgan Stanley calls it a buying opportunity with 51% upside potential ahead. The post Micron (MU) Stock Plunges 20%: Why Analysts See a Golden Buying Opportunity appeared first on Blockonomi.

Fannie Mae teams up with Coinbase to allow Bitcoin and USDC as mortgage collateral, helping crypto holders buy homes without selling their digital assets. The post Fannie Mae Partners with Coinbase to Enable Bitcoin and USDC Mortgage Down Payments appeared first on Blockonomi.

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David Sacks completes 130-day crypto czar stint, joins PCAST as co-chair with Zuckerberg, Jensen Huang, and other tech leaders. What's next for Bitcoin rules? The post David Sacks Exits Crypto Czar Role: What’s Next for Bitcoin and Stablecoin Policy? appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Bittensor (TAO) jumped 94% in a month to $370, but a golden cross pattern has historically preceded 40% drops. Analysis shows potential fall to $200. The post Bittensor (TAO) Price Alert: Historical Pattern Points to Potential 40% Correction Despite Recent Rally appeared first on Blockonomi.

ARK Invest partners with Kalshi to use prediction market data for investment decisions, risk management, and portfolio hedging in a groundbreaking move. The post Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest Partners with Kalshi to Leverage Prediction Market Intelligence appeared first on Blockonomi.

Explore the best cryptocurrencies for long-term investment in 2026: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Chainlink, and Bittensor with institutional backing and real-world use. The post Top 5 Long-Term Cryptocurrency Investments for 2026 and Beyond appeared first on Blockonomi.

Strategy (MSTR) CEO reveals 80% of STRC Stretch preferred shareholders are retail investors seeking Bitcoin exposure with 11.5% yields amid 19% stock decline. The post Strategy (MSTR) Stock: Retail Investors Dominate 80% of STRC Preferred Shares appeared first on Blockonomi.

Robert Kiyosaki shuts down a critic and explains why he continues saving Bitcoin.

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US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $171 million in outflows Thursday as BTC fell below $70,000 and Middle East risks kept traders cautious.

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Tether hires KPMG for its first full USDT audit and adds PwC support as it prepares for US expansion after years of BDO Italia attestations.

Adam Back signals a new $59,000 "math floor" for Bitcoin. See why the 200-week average is the only BTC metric you need to watch this week.

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The Court said the losses were worth more than $8.2 million.

Gemini’s stock, GEMI, has plunged 90% from its September 2025 high, raising fresh concerns about the crypto exchange founded by twins Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss.  As a result, market expert Dom Kwok, co-founder of blockchain firm EasyA Labs, warned on social media platform X (previously Twitter) that Gemini could face bankruptcy before the end of […]

Tether has reportedly hired KPMG for its first full independent audit of USDT’s reserves and brought in PwC to help, as the stablecoin giant eyes a multibillion-dollar equity raise.

Dogecoin (DOGE) drops 5% to $0.091 as ETF flows stay flat for 8 days. Whales buy the dip while technical indicators flash bearish signals. The post Dogecoin (DOGE) Price Drops 5% as Large Holders Accumulate During Correction appeared first on Blockonomi.

Judge Rita Lin blocked Pentagon action against Anthropic, pausing the Claude stop-use order as the company challenges the ban in U.S. court.

In addition, the majority of retail investors have flipped to a more bearish mood, according to Santiment.

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Solana (SOL) declined 5.7% to $87 after $93 rejection. Bearish flag pattern suggests possible drop to $40-$45 range despite strong network activity. The post Solana (SOL) Struggles After $93 Rejection: Bearish Flag Signals Potential Drop to $40s appeared first on Blockonomi.

GameStop (GME) pledged 4,709 Bitcoin to Coinbase for covered-call options strategy, earning premiums while maintaining economic exposure to BTC holdings. The post GameStop (GME) Pledges Bitcoin for Covered Call Strategy to Generate Income appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Trump extended Iran strike pause to April 6. Bitcoin recovered to $69K, oil hit $103, and Treasury yields reached 4.43% amid ongoing Middle East tensions. The post Trump’s Iran Strike Extension: How Bitcoin, Equities, and Crude Oil Are Reacting appeared first on Blockonomi.

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XRP trades at $1.36 with Open Interest exceeding $930M and $314M in short positions clustered near critical levels, signaling potential short squeeze conditions. The post XRP Poised for Potential Short Squeeze as Open Interest Surges Past $930M appeared first on Blockonomi.

Maxine Waters asks the Kansas City Fed to explain Kraken Financial’s master account approval, access limits, and safeguards after approval.

Bitcoin's price stability during gold's pullback is raising questions about whether investor behavior is beginning to change.

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Charles Hoskinson's attention has certainly pivoted away from Cardano; could that be the problem?

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David Sacks ends his 130-day crypto and AI czar term and moves into a broader White House tech advisory role.

Suno has unveiled AI model v5.5 along with features designed to "showcase musical individuality." "The capabilities we are introducing today—voice accuracy, personalized sound, custom solutions—lay the groundwork for the next generation of music models, which we will launch with the industry later this year," the announcement states. The developers emphasized that the updated model not only aids in composing music but also reflects the author's individuality. The following solutions have been added: Voices — allows users to record their vocals and use them in compositions; Custom Models — enables the creation of a personalized version of v5.5. Users upload their tracks, based on which the algorithm generates similar music; My Taste — a system that gradually learns the user's musical preferences and applies them in its work. The first two solutions are available to Pro and Premier subscribers, while the last one is open to all users. To use the vocal recording feature, verification is required. The service will ask users to read a control text from the screen and then compare audio fragments to ensure the voice indeed belongs to the user. Suno assured that all voices remain private—only the author can use them. In the future, there are plans to add the ability to share sound, but "with full control maintained." Back in September 2025, Suno introduced the "world's first" generative DAW—Suno Studio, which "radically reimagines the music creation process."

In the first quarter, perpetual futures on oil and precious metals accounted for over 67% of the trading volume of HIP-3 contracts on the Hyperliquid exchange, according to a study by Sygnum Bank. 💡Sygnum Bank's Digital Nugget: Are traditional assets finding a home on decentralised rails?We are now witnessing a shift in the form of crypto exchanges (both centralised and decentralised) offering exposure to traditional assets, with volumes now reaching impressive levels… pic.twitter.com/zSE2Hh103g— Sygnum Bank (@sygnumofficial) March 26, 2026 Previously, the majority of activity (90%) in user-defined markets was concentrated on indices. Now, their share has decreased to 17%. Record Activity Analysts linked the trend shift to investors moving from altcoins to traditional assets amid geopolitical instability. The conflict in the Middle East led to logistical disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world's oil passes. The subsequent rise in prices triggered a surge in oil derivative trading. Experts emphasize that traditional platforms do not operate at night and on weekends, although significant news events often occur during these times. In such conditions, round-the-clock on-chain contracts have become the only way to hedge risks in real time. Source: Sygnum. Since January, trading volumes of HIP-3 on weekends have increased ninefold. As a result, Hyperliquid's daily turnover in March reached a record $5.4 billion. Source: Sygnum. HYPE Support New "micro-markets" have evolved into full-fledged trading platforms, according to Sygnum. They provide the exchange with additional commission income, accelerate token buybacks, and support the price of the native HYPE coin. Since the beginning of the year, the asset has appreciated by 62%. Meanwhile, Bitcoin has lost 20%, and Ethereum 29%. Hourly chart of HYPE/USDT on Bybit exchange. Source: TradingView. HYPE also entered the top 15 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, reaching $214.8 million. Source: CoinGecko. Sygnum's Forecast Analysts note a growing interest in commodity markets: in March, Binance launched trading of WTI oil and natural gas contracts through the Binance Wallet service. Traditional platforms are also increasingly exploring the segment of tokenized securities. Last week, the SEC approved a joint pilot project by Nasdaq and Kraken for trading digitized high-liquidity stocks. Simultaneously, Intercontinental Exchange — the parent company of the NYSE — invested in OKX. Users of the platform will be able to trade tokenized securities and derivatives listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Sygnum believes that TradFi will continue its gradual transition to on-chain, although for now, this demand is largely met by specialized decentralized platforms like Hyperliquid. "If altcoins remain merely proxy instruments for Bitcoin amid low liquidity, cryptocurrency users may shift to traditional assets with a better risk-reward ratio," experts noted. A broad shift towards risk would require de-escalation in the Middle East and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. However, the current environment only accelerates the adoption of tokenized RWA by both TradFi and the crypto market. In March, NYSE engaged Securitize to launch trading of digitized stocks. Asset manager Franklin Templeton announced a partnership with Ondo Finance. The company will issue tokenized versions of its ETFs, which will be directly accessible through crypto wallets.

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Tether engages KPMG to audit $185B USDT reserves and PwC for system prep, marking a transparency shift as it seeks U.S. expansion under new regulations. The post Tether Enlists KPMG for Comprehensive Audit of $185B USDT Reserves appeared first on Blockonomi.

Ethereum (ETH) trades at $2,066, down 31% in 2026. ETF outflows, weak DEX volumes, and low futures premiums challenge recovery above $2,400. The post Ethereum (ETH) Faces $2,400 Barrier: Key Factors Blocking Price Recovery appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: Tether has selected KPMG to conduct a full audit of its $185 billion USDT stablecoin reserves. PwC has been engaged to prepare Tether’s internal systems ahead of the comprehensive financial review. The audit goes beyond BDO Italia’s monthly attestations, covering assets, liabilities, and internal controls. Tether launched USAT under the GENIUS Act as it [...] The post Tether Taps KPMG for Full USDT Audit as It Eyes U.S. Expansion and $20B Fundraise appeared first on Blockonomi.

U.S. spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds recorded seven straight days of outflows with over $390 million leaving the funds.  According to data from SoSoValue, the 10 spot ETH ETFs saw $92.54 million in net outflows on Thursday, March 26, primarily led…

Data shows the Unrealized Loss on the Bitcoin network has been elevated recently, but investor pain remains below previous capitulation events. Bitcoin Has Seen A Notable Value On The Relative Unrealized Loss Recently In its latest weekly report, on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has discussed the latest trend in the Bitcoin Relative Unrealized Loss, an indicator […]

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Circle Internet Group, Inc. and Sasai Fintech have announced a strategic collaboration to accelerate the adoption of USDC and strengthen digital financial infrastructure across the African continent. Circle and Sasai Fintech, a business of Cassava Technologies, launched an initiative to integrate internet-native stablecoin payments into the regional economy. The partnership focuses on reducing costs and […]

Nvidia (NVDA) shares slip 2.5% as federal court certifies class action lawsuit alleging the company misrepresented crypto mining revenue as gaming sales. The post Nvidia (NVDA) Class Action Certified Over Hidden Crypto Mining Sales Claims appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR: OpenAI holds over $1.4T in infrastructure commitments against just $13B in annual revenue today. Microsoft, Amazon, Oracle, and Nvidia fund OpenAI while receiving its spending commitments back Morgan Stanley warns AI capital spending may exceed 50% of all large-cap capex industry-wide. Off-balance-sheet deals hide true leverage, leaving investors blind to the full financial exposure.  [...] The post OpenAI Sits at the Center of a $1.4 Trillion Capital Loop, Morgan Stanley Warns appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitcoin falls to $68,500 amid Iran conflict uncertainty and $14B options expiry. Whales accumulate while fear grips the market. Full analysis inside. The post Bitcoin (BTC) Slides Under $69K Amid $14B Options Expiry and Middle East Tensions appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Retail investors hold 80% of Strategy Stretch shares as firm uses product to fund Bitcoin buys and offer lower volatility exposure.

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The product lets borrowers use BTC as collateral without selling, avoiding triggering taxable events but still accessing home financing.

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Entrepreneur David Sacks has concluded his 130-day tenure as a special advisor to Donald Trump on AI and digital assets. The former 'crypto czar' has become the co-chair of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST), reports Bloomberg. "Continuing my work as co-chair of PCAST, I will be able to provide recommendations not only on AI but on a broader range of technological topics," he stated. The council was established by presidential order in January 2025, and Trump recently approved its first composition. Alongside Sacks, senior advisor Michael Kratsios has also been appointed as co-chair. PCAST includes 13 leaders from the technology sector, among them Jensen Huang (Nvidia), Mark Zuckerberg (Meta), Lisa Su (AMD), Larry Ellison (Oracle), Marc Andreessen (Andreessen Horowitz), and Michael Dell (Dell Technologies). The sole representative from the crypto industry on the council is Fred Ehrsam, co-founder of Coinbase and the venture fund Paradigm. Sacks stated that one of PCAST's key tasks is the unification of the U.S. AI strategy at both federal and regional levels. "Currently, 50 states regulate this area differently, creating a patchwork regime that makes it difficult for innovators to comply. Therefore, the president has called for unified rules," he explained. Sacks to Continue Involvement with Cryptocurrencies In December 2024, the U.S. president appointed Sacks as the first-ever White House 'czar' for virtual assets and artificial intelligence. Before taking office, the entrepreneur mentioned that he owned cryptocurrencies but sold them all before starting his role in the administration. One of his tasks was to work on the regulatory framework for the industry. Sacks assisted the President's Working Group on Financial Markets in releasing a report with recommendations for industry regulation in July. The entrepreneur also played a role in the passage of the GENIUS Act, focused on stablecoins. He is currently continuing to promote the CLARITY Act, which is crucial for the market. According to sources from Fox Business, Sacks will remain the 'crypto and AI czar' but with expanded powers. Back in late January 2026, Trump nominated Kevin Warsh, "friendly to cryptocurrencies," for the position of head of the Federal Reserve.

ARK Invest integrates Kalshi prediction market data to track expectations, support research, and enhance risk management and hedging strategies.

TLDR: MARA sold 15,133 BTC at ~$65,348 each, generating roughly $989M to fund its debt repurchase plan. The company captured $88.1M in savings by repurchasing convertible notes at a 9% discount to par. MARA reduced its total convertible debt by 30%, bringing the balance down to roughly $2.3 billion. After the BTC sale, MARA still [...] The post MARA Sells 15,133 Bitcoin for $1 Billion Debt Repurchase, Retains 15,627 BTC in Reserve appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Venture capitalist David Sacks transitions from his role as special government employee to co-chair the President’s Council of Advisers on Science and Technology. On March 26, 2026, David Sacks announced the conclusion of his 130-day term as the specialized crypto and artificial intelligence (AI) lead for President Donald Trump. Sacks now joins the President’s Council […]

Not all whales have been accumulating; two moved tens of millions of dollars to exchanges on March 19 as Bitcoin fell amid an escalation of the Iran conflict.

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Some market participants are speculating that Bitcoin may have established a permanent price floor above $59,000..

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Modern AI models can analyse financial statements in seconds or write complex code. Yet even OpenAI’s systems still cannot execute the simplest transaction on their own. This paradox is the chief barrier to the technological singularity, because neural networks will realise their potential only once they become autonomous economic actors. We examine why the “digital adviser” concept is going out of date, and how new blockchain standards are turning algorithms into fully fledged market participants. The paradox of the digital middleman As built today, any AI assistant is merely an advanced counsellor. It can choose the optimal laptop for specific tasks and a budget, but the final step is always left to a human. Having to enter card details, pass authentication and confirm a transfer keeps neural nets as a mere digital layer. But the recommendation-only model is gradually losing relevance. As long as an algorithm needs manual approval for every transaction, it works more like an overengineered search engine. True autonomy begins by dropping biometric payment confirmations in favour of direct machine-to-machine (M2M) interaction. The adoption of blockchain standards ERC-8004 and x402 marks a shift from an “internet of information” to an “internet of actions”. These are not just new specs but the basic infrastructure of an autonomous agent economy. Soon, algorithms are likely to stop asking permission and start managing capital on their own, selecting counterparties and striking deals in milliseconds. The chief buyer online will not be a person but a digital twin—with its own identifier, wallet and verifiable on-chain reputation. A trust architecture: ERC-8004 as passport, x402 as wallet In human society, trust is built over decades, backed by legal institutions and state guarantees. In a world of algorithms, where operations happen in fractions of a second, traditional checks do not work. To automate machine payments safely and avoid corporate monopolies, identification and value transfer must be separated. An AI agent should be able to prove its reliability without revealing the owner’s confidential data. According to Tiger Research, combining ERC-8004 and x402 provides a complete base for autonomous bots. Additional infrastructure supports this: for example, OpenClaw lets agents execute tasks on local devices, and AgentKit from World (formerly Worldcoin) handles identity verification in a decentralised environment. ERC-8004: a new kind of identity The ERC-8004 standard proposes an identity “passport” in NFT form. Unlike familiar collectibles, it is a dynamic container for structured data. On-chain reputation is decisive for an AI agent, directly affecting its economic efficiency. A human can switch banks or open a new account; for an algorithm, losing points in an open protocol can instantly cut it off from reputable counterparties. ERC-8004’s architecture has three key elements: Identity: a unique address and technical profile distinguishing an agent among millions of bots, tightly bound to a specific owner or developer; Reputation: an accumulative score of past performance. Every completed task, lack of failures and honest payment raises the score, written directly into the NFT’s metadata; Validation: a confirmation mechanism and rule set that establishes spending limits and categories of goods the algorithm may buy without human involvement. Key components of the ERC-8004 standard. Source: Tiger Research, ForkLog. x402: digital wallet and settlement rail If ERC-8004 acts as a passport, x402 is the payments infrastructure. Backed by Coinbase, the standard revives HTTP status code 402 (Payment Required), proposed in 1997. It saw little use on the classical web but becomes a basic protocol for server–bot interaction in an agent economy. The flow works as follows: when an agent requests data via an API, the server returns a 402 along with billing details. The bot executes a transaction and attaches the payment hash to a repeat request. This removes the need for traditional SaaS subscriptions and account registrations. A practical example: an AI agent buys a laptop Tiger Research analysts illustrate a decentralised transaction with an AI assistant, Ekko, tasked with buying a laptop for $800. The process has three stages: Verification. Ekko connects to a shop’s bot. The parties exchange ERC-8004 data. The buyer confirms a spending limit and a reputation score of 72; the seller confirms stock and its score of 70. Escrow contract. Using x402, funds move to a smart contract. The sum is locked until logistics confirm delivery. Neither the store nor Ekko’s owner can withdraw unilaterally. Execution and rating updates. Once the courier records delivery, the smart contract automatically sends $800 to the seller. The NFT passports of both parties are updated at once. For prompt payment and adherence to terms, Ekko gets eight additional reputation points, unlocking future discounts as a trusted client. This approach addresses AI’s probabilistic behaviour. Unlike classic software, language models can err. Blockchain counteracts that uncertainty with strict determinism: either the smart contract’s conditions are met and paid, or the transaction is cancelled. An infrastructure split: Big Tech vs crypto Autonomous payments are already exposing a clash of formats. On one side stand tech giants seeking to keep control via closed ecosystems; on the other, the crypto industry offers an open, intermediary-free architecture. The choice between them will shape digital consumption for decades. Google AP2: safety at the cost of limits In September 2025 Google unveiled the Agent Payment Protocol 2.0 (AP2). Its architecture rests on a rigid three-layer model: Intent: the user’s specific need; Cart: rule-based selection and automatic parameter checks (for instance, a price cap); Payment Mandate: an authorisation to debit funds via Google Pay. The protocol’s main constraint is that it supports only verified merchants. AP2 partners. Source: Google Cloud. That creates a safer environment but turns an AI assistant into the equivalent of an intern with a corporate card, allowed to shop only on pre-approved venues. In effect, Google plays censor: it minimises algorithmic risk by sharply limiting market freedom. Stripe and Tempo: a play for the mass market Payments giant Stripe, together with Paradigm, launched the L1 Tempo mainnet. As part of the initiative the partners unveiled MPP, now being tested by Anthropic, OpenAI, Mastercard and Visa. The new protocol lets AI agents open sessions for continuous settlement. An algorithm might reserve $100 and spend it on micropayments as it consumes compute or databases. The system automatically rolls up thousands of such transfers into a single final on-chain payment. That architecture is critical for services like DoorDash or Shopify, where high-frequency operations preclude manual confirmation. Launching a proprietary blockchain is a logical step in Stripe’s crypto expansion. The company had already strengthened its digital-asset footprint by acquiring Bridge and wallet provider Privy. In September last year it also announced Open Issuance for stablecoin issuance and AI-powered commercial tools. Scale gives Stripe a substantial edge. Valued at $107bn, the company annually processes $1.4trn of transactions across 195 countries. Over the year, net revenue rose 28% to $5.1bn. JPMorgan analysts reckon the firm could lead a “twin revolution in AI and money movement”. They expect Stripe to tap a new market exceeding $350bn by decade’s end. CoinGecko: ditching subscriptions Aggregator CoinGecko is already demonstrating x402 in practice. The platform opened endpoints so autonomous agents can request information at $0.01 per call. Algorithms no longer need API keys, account registrations or linked bank cards. This is pay-per-use in pure form—the bot pays for specific data directly in USDC stablecoins. That makes the classic subscription model ill-suited to machine interaction. There is little point in a $500 monthly plan if an AI agent needs only ten requests a day to do its job. Comparing architectures for agent payments Tech giants prefer predictability, achieved through strict constraints. The crypto industry, by contrast, bets on efficiency and an open, permissionless design. Comparison of the two main approaches to agent payments. Source: Tiger Research, ForkLog. Stablecoins: the lifeblood of the agent economy Volatile assets like bitcoin or Ethereum are ill-suited to machine settlement. AI agents need budget predictability, making stablecoins the foundation of the new economic system. Bernstein analysts emphasise: “stable coins are an ideal medium for programmable logic. At the protocol level you can embed automatic revenue splits, staged payouts or escrow conditions.” Delphi Digital points to a “new wave” of blockchains built specifically for stablecoin payments and capable of serving institutional demand. The next wave of blockchains is built to settle payments instead of tokens.General purpose chains weren't designed for institutional payment flows. A new wave of chains built for stablecoin payments is filling that gap, and none of them are going after the same market.The two… pic.twitter.com/cSycn47QXz— Delphi Digital (@Delphi_Digital) March 20, 2026 In 2026 a notable shift occurred: USDC’s adjusted transaction volume overtook USDT for the first time in seven years. The trend reflects Circle’s focus on institutions and deep integration with second-layer (L2) networks such as Base. Stripe already uses this setup for USDC settlements. The company understands that only high blockchain throughput and low fees make bot micropayments economically viable. For now, the numbers are modest. Coinbase’s x402 processes about $25m a month, while Stripe’s MPP recorded just $5,000 in its first week. These figures merely reflect an early stage of development. Most ERC-8004-enabled AI agents run on BNB Chain (over 45,000); Base (>23,000), Ethereum (>14,000) and Monad (>8,000) also show solid numbers. Source: 8004scan. Many analysts expect the “agent internet” to become the primary consumer of stablecoin liquidity in the near future. Bot demand for stable settlement units will put heavy pressure on DeFi protocols, forcing them to adapt to algorithms rather than “degens”. Market consequences: the advertising model in crisis Shifting the end user from human to algorithm threatens the business models that have underpinned the internet for 30 years. The traditional attention economy—dependent on clicks and banner views—makes little sense when machines make financial decisions. The sunset of the attention economy a16z experts noted a fundamental problem: AI agents do not click bright links, watch video ads or respond to marketers’ emotional cues. An autonomous bot optimises purely for the brief—price, supplier reputation and delivery speed. If programs generate most traffic, the classic ad budgets of firms like Google and Meta will lose effectiveness. Spend may shift to algorithmic subsidisation and direct influence over search datasets. Sam Ragsdale of Merit Systems points to a historical irony. It was the advertising industry that bankrolled the open internet whose datasets later trained neural nets. Now those same technologies are steadily undermining the foundations of the classic monetisation model. Media and labour will change For publishers this could mean payment per verified fact or token. Instead of courting user traffic to ad-filled pages, platforms are likely to sell structured data to algorithms via microtransactions. An “economy of outcomes” is emerging in which the prime asset is not captured attention but accuracy and freshness. The trend will reshape employment, too. Specialists with corporate cards will give way to “agent-entrepreneurs”. Companies will assign algorithms their own budgets within set limits. A digital assistant will be able to hire other bot subcontractors for services like rendering or data analysis to complete a task most efficiently. Humans will set overarching goals and manage the reputation of their bot fleets. Between hype and singularity The agent economy is not distant science fiction but a nascent reality. The ratification of ERC-8004 and x402, the Tempo mainnet launch and CoinGecko’s micropayments integration show that the system’s basic technical frame already exists. The industry is moving from AI as a mere adviser to algorithms that can manage real assets. For market participants, priorities are shifting. Success depends less on the size of a neural net than on the reliability and openness of the payments stack. Developers who weave financial operations into standard network requests will hold a strategic edge. Expect transaction chains where autonomous programs hire each other. In this paradigm, on-chain reputation and L2-based stablecoin settlement will supplant paperwork. Every action by an algorithm will receive instant financial confirmation, multiplying efficiency. The focus is changing: from basic model training to payments integration. High developer activity and rapid protocol roll-outs point to strong potential for this emerging economic model. AI agents may well prove more rational and predictable market participants than humans.

The crypto market continued its downtrend on Friday as hopes of peace in the U.S. and Iran faded following a breakdown in diplomatic talks. Bitcoin (BTC), the world’s largest crypto asset, lost the $70,000 psychological support, falling to $68,560 at…

Stand With Crypto, an advocacy group backed by crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN), has unveiled its first endorsements for the upcoming midterm elections in the United States and unveiled a new online voter hub aimed at mobilizing pro-crypto voters.  Stand With Crypto Builds Voter Tools  In a Thursday press release, the organization said it will back […]

The current volatility of the leading cryptocurrency is approximately half of what it was five years ago, even after the recent downturn. This observation was made by analysts at Charles Schwab. In 2025, Bitcoin's historical volatility (HV) indicator stood at 42%. In 2021, HV was around 80%. During the same period, the average true range of the digital gold's price (ATR/P) halved from 6.8% to 3.4%. Bitcoin's HV was lower than some of the 'Magnificent Seven' stocks, such as Nvidia (50%) and Tesla (63%), and was not significantly different from silver futures (38%). Source: Charles Schwab. Analysts also noted that over the past three years, Bitcoin's deepest decline was 50%. The largest drop for TSLA reached 54%, and for NVDA, it was 37%. Source: Charles Schwab. "Looking at the situation over a five-year span, the picture is somewhat different. All three assets fell sharply during the 2022 bear market, with Bitcoin dropping the most—77% from peak to trough. By comparison, TSLA fell 74%, and NVDA 66%," added Charles Schwab. Experts observed that at the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026, Bitcoin investors experienced the largest drawdown in several years, with the coin losing nearly half its value. Although the leading cryptocurrency's volatility has since stabilized, analysts noted that the asset is still capable of sharp fluctuations. In cryptocurrency markets, Bitcoin's relative stability has become more pronounced. Meanwhile, Ethereum continues to trade with greater volatility and deeper drawdowns. Charles Schwab concluded that the "evolution" of digital gold reflects its growing integration with traditional financial structures. Earlier, an analyst under the pseudonym Darkfost reported a large-scale withdrawal of funds from crypto exchanges. The situation indicates a shift of investors into an accumulation phase.

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Bitpanda has unveiled Vision Chain, an Ethereum Layer 2 network designed to bridge the gap between regulated financial institutions and the global decentralized economy. Bitpanda announced the launch of Vision Chain as a dedicated infrastructure to facilitate the scaling of tokenized assets. Built using the Optimism OP Stack, this Ethereum Layer 2 network enables banks […]

It’s estimated that Xinbi processed more than $19.9 billion in illicit flows between 2021 and 2025 and that the platform is deeply interconnected with a range of other illicit services.

Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz has debunked a social media rumor claiming the company secretly pre-allocated the vast majority of its XRP escrow to hidden institutional players.

The Department of Labor’s (DOL) proposed rule to allow crypto investment options for 401(k) retirement plans has cleared the White House’s regulatory review, bringing digital assets closer to the US’s $10 trillion market. Related Reading: $35M Breakthrough: Irish Authorities Crack Bitcoin Wallet Linked To 2019 Drug Seizure White House Clears DOL’s Proposed 401(k) Rule The […]

The end of the week, month, and first quarter of the year has arrived, and with it, a massive batch of Bitcoin and Ether options contracts will be expiring.

Mixin expands its gas fee subsidy program to make blockchain transfers effectively free. The subsidy covers major networks like bitcoin, ethereum and solana, with no limits on transaction size or frequency. Eliminating the Cost of Onchain Transactions Mixin, a privacy-first platform for digital asset transactions, has announced a major expansion of its gas fee subsidy […]

The bill proposes to prohibit government officials from using insider information to bet on prediction market contracts, with fines up to double the amount of profits.

Judge Rita Lin said it was not until Anthropic raised concerns about how its technology could be used that the US government announced a plan to "cripple Anthropic."

Kalshi has already listed specific markets that ARK Invest is interested in, such as non-farm payroll markets and deficit-to-GDP (gross domestic product) ratio markets.

Crypto scams surge as AI-powered fraud and fake exchanges exploit urgency and weak user verification. The crypto exchange market looks deceptively simple until funds are drained. Fake websites are cheap to clone, brands are easy to mimic, and when in…

Data shows Strategy is currently the main driver of corporate Bitcoin demand, as other companies have seen their purchase share shrink to just 2%. Strategy Behind Most Of The Bitcoin Treasury Buying From The Past Month In a new post on X, on-chain analytics firm CryptoQuant has highlighted how Bitcoin treasury demand is now being […]

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Introduction: AI Arms Race in Crypto Criminals jumped on AI before most teams fighting crime did. In 2025, AI-powered scams in crypto grew by about 500%, says a key report. What used to need teams of people now runs on […] The post The Rise of Predictive Blockchain Intelligence: How Defensive AI Will Fight Crypto Crime in 5 Years appeared first on Blockmanity.

Crypto Surge Alert: Total Market Cap Jumps 3.5% to $2.51 Trillion in Epic Relief Rally The crypto world is buzzing today. After weeks of ups and downs, the total crypto market cap has shot up by 3.5% to hit $2.51 […] The post Crypto Surge Alert: Total Market Cap Jumps 3.5% to $2.51 Trillion in Epic Relief Rally appeared first on Blockmanity.

XRP is trading below $1.40. Weeks of consolidation have given way to renewed selling pressure. And beneath the price action, the derivatives market is telling a story the spot chart cannot. A CryptoQuant analyst tracking Binance derivatives data has identified a deleveraging cycle of unusual magnitude: XRP’s Estimated Leverage Ratio on Binance has collapsed from […]

Binance is reportedly discussing an out-of-court settlement with Nigerian authorities to resolve its ongoing tax evasion case. The Multi-Billion Dollar Legal Dispute Top cryptocurrency exchange Binance has reportedly initiated talks with Nigerian authorities to resolve its ongoing tax evasion case through an out-of-court settlement. At a hearing before High Court Judge Emeka Nwite in Abuja, […]

David Sacks will lead a new tech-focused advisory group established by the White House, which will include key tech leaders like Nvidia’s Jensen Huang and Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg.

Stretch shares are an on-ramp for people who believe Bitcoin will be around for the long term but can’t handle the near-term volatility, explained Michael Saylor.

Institutional crypto portfolios are broadening beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum, with Coinbase and EY-Parthenon survey data showing that 25% of respondents plan to add XRP to their allocations in 2026. The same report shows the share of firms holding any non-BTC, non-ETH crypto rising from 51% to 56%, pointing to a wider institutional shift into selected […]

Decentralized finance ( DeFi) protection protocol built, Firelight, has surpassed 50 million XRP staked following several whale-scale deposits. Rapid Adoption and Capacity Expansion Firelight, the onchain protection layer for DeFi, has surpassed 50 million XRP staked on its protocol. The achievement follows several large-scale deposits exceeding 1 million XRP each and a newly expanded deposit […]

Federal regulators intensify scrutiny of payment giants, signaling potential enforcement over account restrictions that may conflict with consumer expectations and disclosed policies, raising stakes for Paypal, Stripe, Visa, and Mastercard. US Debanking Fight Ignites as FTC Targets Visa, Mastercard, Paypal, and Stripe Practices Access to financial services has become a focal policy concern as federal […]