TL;DR: The non-profit organization executed a mass layoff affecting one-fourth of its workforce, which consists of fewer than 200 employees according to LinkedIn records. The adjustment responds to an uncertain global macroeconomic environment and the prolonged bearish trend that has impacted digital asset valuations in recent months. According to its latest transparency report, the entity […]

FTX is moving ahead with another round of repayments, with about $2.2 billion scheduled to go out to creditors on March 31, 2026. It’s the fourth payout since the exchange collapsed, and for many affected users, it’s another sign that the recovery process, slow as it has been, is still making progress. (1/4) FTX announced […]

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

An analyst known for accurately predicting Bitcoin’s 2025 top believes BTC is not done correcting. In a new strategy session, the pseudonymous analyst Killa says that Bitcoin may be following a similar 2022 pattern that would set BTC up to start forming a market bottom around July. “We are somewhere around this lower end of […]

The asset management giant Fidelity is set to compensate customers that were impacted by a 2024 data breach. According to a pending settlement, Fidelity is set to pay $2.5 million to settle a class action lawsuit that accuses the financial institution of inadequately protecting its computer systems. In August 2024, hackers broke into Fidelity’s computer […]

SEC flags new caution for investors as crypto enthusiasm soars.

TL;DR xStocks has reached 100 fully backed, 1:1 tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs, expanding from 60 at launch, and is accessible across Kraken and the broader xStocks Alliance as a market-neutral, interoperable equities framework. Since launching in June 2025, xStocks has surpassed $25 billion in total transaction volume, establishing the benchmark for liquidity, transparency, and […]

The SEC has clarified its position on how crypto assets should be classified. For brokers, that clarity comes with a new layer of responsibility. SEC Chairman Paul Atkins presented the long-awaited token taxonomy, developed in coordination with the CFTC. The new rules confirm that tokens meeting the definition of investment contracts remain subject to securities […]

WASHINGTON — The artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency industries spent big and lost often in this week's Illinois primaries, an early setback …

The leading cryptocurrency experienced a significant upswing over the past several days, with its price briefly rising to as high as $76,000. Although it was stopped there and pushed south by $5,000, some key factors, including recent whale activity, suggest it may post further gains in the near future. BTC Isn’t Done Yet? Despite losing […]

Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, has crossed the 760,000 Bitcoin threshold with its latest purchase, bringing its total holdings to 761,068 BTC as of March 16, 2026. The market intelligence company continues to purchase BTC, despite broader market downtrends and ongoing volatility. Against this backdrop, AI analysis is now shedding light on how long it could take […]

“Building reliable infrastructure across blockchain networks and traditional financial rails is hard,” said Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan.

The FOMC held the federal funds rate at 3.75%, with only Fed Governor Stephen Miran dissenting in favour of a cut. The Fed revised its 2026 headline and core PCE inflation forecasts up to 2.7% from 2.4% and 2.5% respectively, with Chair Jerome Powell attributing the rise largely to oil price increases caused by the […]

Bitcoin’s hash rate dropped to approximately 920 EH/s, down roughly 8% over the past week, with a difficulty adjustment of about −8% expected on March 20. Rising crude oil prices are pressuring miners in energy-sensitive markets, while hash price hit an all-time daily low of US$27.89 PH/s/day in late February. Major public miners have collectively […]

Bitcoin Magazine Boltz Exchange Launches Atomic USDT Swaps for Lightning Network Users Boltz Exchange launched USDT Swaps on March 18, 2026, introducing atomic, non-custodial swaps between sats on the Lightning Network and USDT on Arbitrum-based networks via USDT0. The integration relies on USDT0, an omnichain version of Tether built on LayerZero’s Omnichain Fungible Token (OFT) […]

Key Takeaways: SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins announced that most of crypto assets are not securities, marking a significant policy change A new legal framework has been provided, identifying four non-security group and “token safe harbor” scheme also introduced Proposed exemptions will allow crypto projects to mobilize up to $75 million with clearer and stricter […]

Polymarket is doubling down on its real-time prediction identity with a Washington, D.C., bar launch and a fresh DeFi acquisition, even as scrutiny from U.S. lawmakers intensifies. Polymarket’s D.C. Bar Debut and Brahma Deal Signal Aggressive Growth Polymarket has unveiled “The Situation Room,” a Washington, D.C.-based bar designed around live monitoring of global events, while […]

Kraken expanded margin leverage across 44 pairs on its Kraken Pro platform. According to the company, this is the largest single leverage expansion in the exchange’s history. The changes span four distinct categories: stablecoin pairs, gold tokens and regional BTC and ETH pairs, mid-cap assets with high momentum, and DeFi blue-chips alongside euro-denominated pairs. Stablecoin pairs will receive […]

TL;DR BTC.D has spent six months between 58% and 60%, turning Bitcoin dominance into the market’s main signal for what comes next. A break below 58% would support an ETH/BTC move above 0.0320 and strengthen the case for a genuine altcoin season. A break above 60% could send dominance toward 63% or 64%, signaling continued […]

Crypto exchange MEXC is stepping into the rapidly expanding prediction market sector, launching a new platform that allows users to trade on the outcomes of real-world events. The feature lets traders speculate on topics ranging from geopolitical developments and macroeconomic trends to major crypto events and sports outcomes. Instead of simply reacting to news, users […]

XRP whale wallets increase holdings by 200 million coins while the market watches $1.50 price level.

We’re thrilled to announce that KAT is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading KAT trading is live as of March 18, 2026. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’.  Make sure to deposit your tokens into networks supported by Kraken. Deposits […]

An approach to regulation that balances clear guidelines with a willingness to innovate has positioned Singapore at the forefront of developments in asset tokenisation. MAS Initiatives and Early Projects Speaking at the Singapore FinTech Festival 2025 last November, Chia Der Jiun, managing director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), noted that the regulator started […]

US financial regulator issues long-awaited cryptocurrency guidance. SEC now classifies crypto into five categories, with securities laws only …

Solana’s SOL token jumped past a key technical resistance level at about $93, turning what analysts called a “39-day distribution zone” into a structural floor. The move has brought two price targets into focus, one being an initial level near $103 and a secondary one near $113. Breakout Above $93 Shifts Sentiment In a March […]

A key price level is giving Bitcoin trouble — and on-chain data may explain why. Realized Price Puts A Ceiling On The Rally The $75,000 mark is not just a round number for Bitcoin traders. It sits at the lower band of what analysts call the “traders’ on-chain Realized Price” — a metric that tracks […]

Evernorth is moving closer to a public listing after filing a Form S-4 with the SEC, the final major regulatory hurdle of its SPAC merger plan.

Bitcoin Magazine Kraken Pauses IPO Due to Market Uncertainty: Report Crypto exchange Kraken has suspended its plans for an initial public offering, sources familiar with the matter told CoinDesk.  The company’s parent, Payward, had filed a confidential draft S-1 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in November 2025. The filing valued Kraken […]

Key Takeaways: Binance introduces a 61st HODLer Airdrop called Midnight (NIGHT) and distributes 240 million tokens to eligible BNB holders. Users who bought BNB between 16-18, 2026 are automatically rewarded in Spot accounts. NIGHT launches with 24 billion total supply and will start trading on key pairs such as USDT and BNB. Another significant incentive […]

The Attorney General of the US state of Arizona, Kris Mayes, has filed criminal charges against prediction market Kalshi for operating an unlicensed gambling platform and establishing betting markets on the outcomes of elections. Kalshi is facing 20 counts, including charges related to creating betting markets on the outcome of the 2026 Arizona gubernatorial election […]

Bitcoin’s miners just got hit with a one-two punch—price slipping under $71,000 and network difficulty preparing to ease up like a bouncer who suddenly stopped caring. Bitcoin’s Difficulty Dial to Turn Down as Hashrate Loses Steam When bitcoin’s price drifts south and the machines start taking longer to spit out blocks, the protocol does what […]

The Fed just held rates steady at 3.5%-3.75% in an 11-1 vote.