TL;DR AI-driven trading is shifting from analysis to full execution, increasing both efficiency and exposure to risks in crypto markets. A joint report by Bitget and SlowMist identifies emerging threats such as prompt injection, malicious plugins, and over-permissioned APIs. The study also highlights a transition toward system-wide security frameworks, where layered defenses and continuous monitoring […]

A newly discovered iPhone vulnerability is causing concern across the crypto community, and for good reason. Security researchers have identified a sophisticated exploit chain, now known as “DarkSword”, that can quietly slip malware onto iPhones running certain versions of iOS. The issue doesn’t come from any specific crypto app or exchange. Instead, it sits deeper […]

There is a notable divergence in Bitcoin’s on-chain structure, where realized losses have surged to cycle extremes even as supply activity continues to contract. This points to a potential phase of selling exhaustion. According to the latest analysis shared by Axel Adler Jr., Bitcoin’s Net Realized Profit/Loss, which tracks the balance between realized gains and […]

Grayscale is making a case for Zcash as the most credible challenger to Bitcoin’s dominance in the digital currency segment, arguing that a relatively small shift in market share could translate into outsized upside for the privacy-focused asset. In a March 18 research note, Zach Pandl, Grayscale’s Head of Research, frames the opportunity in stark […]

Bitcoin’s mining difficulty just logged its second sizeable cut of 2026, easing conditions for remaining miners as competition from artificial intelligence data centers rises.

Bitcoin Magazine 5 Ways the Fed’s Basel III Pivot Unlocks Institutional Bitcoin Custody Today, the Federal Reserve Board released a trio of proposals to modernize the U.S. capital framework which, if adopted, could fundamentally alter the cost and accessibility of institutional Bitcoin services. While the 14-page Board memorandum focuses on the technicalities of the “Basel […]

Key Takeaways: F.B.I New York posted about a counterfeit “FBI token”, which was applied in fake phishing Individuals are advised not to post personal information or use connecting sites All the users who had to deal with the scam are expected to report it to IC3 The FBI sends a new warning to those who […]

Crypto ETFs remained under pressure on Thursday, with bitcoin and ether posting another round of outflows. Solana offered a rare bright spot, while XRP activity stayed flat. Solana Bucks Trend as Bitcoin, Ether ETFs See Fresh Outflows The mood around crypto ETFs remains cautious. Another day, another round of outflows, and this time the selling […]

Forward Industries is repurchasing ~6.16M shares using a US$40M (AU$56.40M) loan backed by its Solana holdings. The structure lets the company raise liquidity without selling crypto, while continuing to earn staking yield. The move is aimed at improving per-share exposure to SOL and tightening costs during a weaker market. Forward Industries has moved to buy […]

Despite taking a solid hit, the market is not yet ready to give up as multiple assets test local resistances once more.

We at Payward welcome the release of the White House’s national AI legislative framework and support efforts to establish a clear, consistent federal approach to AI policy in the United States.  AI will shape the next generation of economic and market infrastructure. The question is whether that infrastructure is built in the United States under […]

Coinbase has launched stock perpetual futures for eligible non-US users, expanding its offering of crypto, equities, and prediction markets. The launch comes as perpetual futures have gained broader adoption, with monthly volumes on decentralized exchanges exceeding US$1.2 trillion in 2025, as investors used perps to manage risk amid flat spot markets. “Everything Exchange” Adds Equity […]

TaoWeave, Inc. 2026 10-K: Focus on Bittensor Ecosystem, TAO Cryptocurrency Strategy, and Managed Services Risks and Opportunities. Posted on March …

Nearly three-quarters of institutional investors plan to increase their digital asset allocations this year, with Bitcoin, Ether, stablecoins and tokenized assets seeing the most interest.

On-chain data shows the Bitcoin sharks and whales have seen their population grow during the last three months, despite the price witnessing an overall downtrend in this window. Bitcoin Sharks & Whales Saw A 3.9% Jump In Address Count Over Last 3 Months In a new post on X, on-chain analytics firm Santiment has discussed […]

BONKfun is back up and running, but it’s been a rough few days getting here. The platform recently went offline after its domain was hijacked, leaving users confused and concerned about what had gone wrong. Now, the team has shared a clearer picture of the incident. The short version? It wasn’t a hack of their […]

Alongside the rest of the crypto market, Ripple’s cross-border token tried to break out in the middle of the business week, surging to a monthly peak of over $1.60. However, the subsequent rejection pushed it south to under $1.50 as of press time. Even the most recent developments on the Ripple adoption and partnership front […]

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin’s Quantum Risk May Be Real, But the Network Is Preparing: Report Galaxy Digital’s latest report says the risk that quantum computing could compromise Bitcoin is real, but so is the work underway to protect the network. The firm’s research frames the issue as a long-term engineering and governance challenge rather than an […]

Key Takeaways: A potential change to the HB 380 in Kentucky would require the hardware wallet makers to offer seed-phrase resets. According to the Bitcoin Policy Institute, this would effectively get rid of self-custody. The demand is technologically impossible and it would force consumers to centralized services. A controversial update to a Kentucky crypto bill […]

Digital asset adoption has become an immediate priority, with 72% of global finance leaders warning that action is needed now to stay competitive as stablecoins, custody, and tokenization rapidly move into core financial operations. Digital Asset Adoption Surges Across Global Finance Sector Mounting competitive pressure is pushing financial institutions toward digital asset adoption. Ripple published […]

Ghostblade is one of six malware tools in the “DarkSword” suite of malicious software designed to steal crypto private keys and user data.

Discover why the 200-day MA is critical resistance for the XRP/BTC analysis and how the key support must hold by Monday to avoid a projected 64% bearish correction for XRP.

We’re thrilled to announce that SCOR is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading SCOR trading is live as of March 20, 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 […]

Kalshi has raised more than $1 billion in new funding, valuing the prediction market platform at $22 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. The funding round comes amid a fresh setback in Nevada, where a state court imposed a 14‑day restraining order forcing the prediction market to stop offering sports, entertainment and election […]

Warning from Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office about a fraud scheme targeting crypto users, resulting in a loss of over $500000.

Major League Baseball has struck a deal with Polymarket that will boost the prediction market’s marketing efforts and grant it official data access, alongside an agreement to coordinate with the competition and federal regulators to safeguard the sport’s integrity.  The partnership aims to limit high-risk betting markets and prevent manipulation as concerns grow around prop […]

A last-minute floor amendment to Kentucky’s HB380 requires hardware wallet providers to assist users in resetting passwords, PINs, and seed phrases. The provision contradicts Kentucky’s own HB701, enacted unanimously in 2025, which explicitly protects self-custody rights and independent control of private keys. HB380 passed the Kentucky House 85-0 on March 13 and now sits in […]

As XRP attempts to defend a crucial support level, an analyst has called for a 30%-40% rally in the coming weeks, suggesting that the altcoin could see short-term relief before it reaches its “critical inflection point.” XRP Defends Its ‘Lifeline’ On Friday, XRP saw a 2.5% intraday retrace to retest the $1.43 area before bouncing […]

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Holds $70,000 as War-Driven Inflation Fears Meet Defensive Market Positioning Bitcoin price held near the $70,000 level today as geopolitical risks tied to the conflict involving Iran shifted and macro expectations weighed on broader risk markets, while derivatives data and on-chain metrics pointed to a market in consolidation rather than capitulation. […]

Key Takeaways: United States Treasury – 15B debt buyback on March 17, 2011 As part of the process, it will help stabilize the market for government financing by purchasing back older and lower-value debt. Analysts in the cryptocurrency community appear to predict this will result in more US dollars circulating throughout the financial system, therefore […]

TL;DR: Bluesky revealed it raised $100 million in a Series B round in April 2025, led by Bain Capital Crypto. The decentralized social network grew from 13 million to over 43 million users since its Series A in October 2024. Jay Graber stepped down as CEO to become chief innovation officer. Toni Schneider took over […]

The cryptocurrency market has remained shaky over the past 24 hours, and sentiment remains in “Extreme Fear” according to the popular Crypto Fear and Greed Index. The total market capitalization is dwindling, currently at about $2.47 trillion as of this writing. Bitcoin’s Price Struggles Through the Week Before we proceed with the altcoins, let’s have […]