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Brent crude climbed above $116 per barrel on Thursday as coordinated strikes on Gulf energy infrastructure rattled global supply expectations and intensified fears of a prolonged disruption. Crude Oil Prices Spike as Supply Shock Replaces Shipping Di...
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Bitcoin briefly fell below the $70,000 mark, reaching a low of $69,536, due to a liquidation event by an early holder who sold 650 bitcoins. However, bitcoin quickly recovered to around $70,200, demonstrating its resilience. The Alleged Gunden Exit B...
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The Algorand Foundation has reduced its workforce by 25% amid market uncertainty, even as the SEC clarified ALGO’s status as a digital commodity. The move reflects a strategic reset rather than a retreat from long-term growth. Layoffs Hit Algorand as...
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Canada’s financial intelligence agency has revoked 50 money services business registrations so far in 2026, with nearly all tied to cryptocurrency operations, signaling an intensified compliance crackdown. FINTRAC Revokes 23 Crypto Licenses in Single...
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On Thursday, Crypto.com said it has reduced its workforce by roughly 12% as it accelerates an enterprise-wide push into artificial intelligence, according to a statement from CEO Kris Marszalek. Job Cuts Follow Enterprise-Wide AI Adoption Plan The an...
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South Korean lawmakers are once again tearing up the script on crypto taxation, this time with a proposal to scrap the levy altogether before it ever sees daylight. South Korea Crypto Policy Shift Could Remove Tax Burden Entirely According to the reg...
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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,...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 3 days ago
Boltz introduces a new service enabling instant, account-free swaps between the Lightning Network and USDT across multiple major networks. On March 18, 2026, the non-custodial exchange Boltz announced the launch of USDT Swaps, a tool bridging Bitcoin...
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Kucoin will launch immersive activations at Tomorrowland Winter 2026, scheduled for March 21–28 in Alpe d’Huez, France. The festival will feature renowned artists like Steve Aoki and Dimitri Vegas. Bridging Digital Finance and Global Culture Cryptocu...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 3 days ago
The FBI warns of rising impersonation scams involving cryptocurrency payments, as fraudsters use urgency and evolving tactics to pressure victims into quick financial decisions and drive increasing financial losses. FBI Warns of Rising Law Enforcemen...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 3 days ago
On Wednesday, Coinshares announced a new onchain asset management strategy that blends decentralized finance ( DeFi) yields with tokenized real-world assets within a regulated framework. Coinshares Launches Onchain Strategy Combining DeFi and Tokeniz...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 3 days ago
U.S. fiscal strain is deepening as national debt surpasses $39 trillion and could reach $50 trillion, according to an economist, as rising borrowing costs, persistent deficits, and geopolitical spending intensify pressure. US Fiscal Imbalance Worsens...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 3 days ago
Crypto ETF options are rapidly being folded into mainstream derivatives markets as U.S. exchanges abandon fixed caps, unlocking larger positions and reshaping how institutional capital can access bitcoin and ethereum exposure. NYSE American Expands C...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 3 days ago
Bitcoin miners are ditching hashpower for hyperscale as multibillion-dollar artificial intelligence (AI) contracts outpay mining by a wide margin, forcing a rethink of the industry that secures the world’s largest cryptocurrency. Bitcoin Mining Econo...
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FTX is set to begin a $2.2 billion creditor payout on March 31 while separately scheduling its first preferred equity payments for May 29, as multiple claim classes move toward full or even excess repayment under the restructuring plan. FTX Sets Marc...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 3 days ago
Australia just looked at crypto chaos, sighed, and decided it would rather regulate the circus than keep pretending it’s not in town. Australia Eyes Regulated Crypto Future as Senate Advances Digital Asset Bill The Australian Senate Economics Legisla...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 3 days ago
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved Nasdaq’s long-awaited rule change, allowing tokenized versions of stocks and ETFs to trade alongside traditional shares on the exchange. SEC Backs Nasdaq Plan to Integrate Blockchain Into...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 3 days ago
The S&P 500 has entered the world of decentralized finance with the launch of its first perpetual contract on Hyperliquid. The move signals a major step toward round-the-clock access to traditional financial benchmarks. S&P 500 Enters 24/7...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 3 days ago
The Bank of Korea has launched Phase 2 of its Project Hangang central bank digital currency pilot, expanding real-world testing of the digital won with broader banking participation and new programmable payment features. Korea Explores CBDC- Stableco...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 3 days ago
XRP declines after a failed breakout, even as landmark regulatory recognition of its non-security status strengthens the broader bullish case, highlighting a disconnect between short-term price pressure and improving long-term crypto fundamentals. XR...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 3 days ago
Tempo, a Stripe- and Paradigm-backed layer-1 blockchain, has launched its mainnet alongside a new Machine Payments Protocol designed to let AI agents transact autonomously across the internet. Machine Payments Protocol Goes Live as Tempo Targets AI E...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 3 days ago
Bitcoin ETFs extended their inflow streak to seven days with a $199 million addition, reinforcing strong institutional demand. Ether, solana, and XRP also posted gains, marking a broadly positive day across crypto ETFs. ETF Momentum Builds as Bitcoin...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 3 days ago
Inflation just kicked the door in, and February’s Producer Price Index is the kind of uninvited guest the Federal Reserve definitely did not RSVP for. U.S. Wholesale Prices Jump, Reinforcing Higher-for-Longer Rate Narrative Wholesale prices rose 0.7%...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 3 days ago
X is rolling out a trio of product changes aimed at squeezing spam out of its ecosystem, pairing a private dislike button with region-based reply controls as executives signal a sharp drop in spam profitability. X Spam Cleanup Expands With Private Fe...