Hoskinson might be wrong about the future of decentralized compute
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2026. Mar. 14. 18:30
Cardano’s founder recently made an argument about hyperscalers that needs to be addressed, says Fan.
Crypto’s multi-million F1 sponsorship under fire as Middle East war hits region's biggest events
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2026. Mar. 14. 18:00
Other major business events across the UAE, such as Middle East Energy Dubai and the Dubai International Boat Show, have also been postponed or delayed. Ethereum Foundation sells 5,000 ether to Tom Lee's BitMine in $10.2 million deal
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2026. Mar. 14. 17:56
The funds will support the EF's core operations, including protocol R&D and ecosystem grants, as part of a treasury strategy to balance ETH and fiat-like assets. Boris Johnson calling Bitcoin a ‘Ponzi’ draws rebuttal from Michael Saylor and others
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2026. Mar. 14. 17:18
The cryptocurrency community pushed back, with Michael Saylor saying Bitcoin has no issuer, promoter, or guaranteed return, and is instead driven by code and market demand. Wall Street pushes tokenized stocks, but institutions aren’t eager to trade them
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2026. Mar. 14. 16:00
Exchanges are racing toward blockchain-based equities and 24/7 trading. Institutions, however, fear liquidity and funding risks. Brazil industry giants representing 850 companies decry stablecoin tax threat
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2026. Mar. 14. 14:58
They argue the tax would be illegal, violating Brazil's Constitution and Virtual Assets Law, as stablecoins are not considered fiat currency. AI developers may not be keen on crypto, but stablecoins are the secret to agentic finance, crypto insiders say
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2026. Mar. 14. 14:00
The brave new world of autonomous, micro-transacting AI agents is where programmable cryptocurrencies will shine, according to stablecoin experts. The math behind Strategy’s path to 1 million bitcoin by the end of 2026
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2026. Mar. 14. 14:00
The largest publicly traded corporate holder of bitcoin would need to buy roughly 6,158 BTC per week, about $523 million, to reach the milestone by Dec. 31. Bitcoin holds $71,000 despite Trump warning of strikes on Iran's oil-rich Kharg Island
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2026. Mar. 14. 06:08
The largest cryptocurrency is up 4.2% on the week despite Friday's reversal, with attention now turning to the Fed meeting on March 17-18 and whether oil above $100 forces a shift in rate expectations. Bitcoin can survive 72% of the world's submarine cables being cut, but a targeted attack on five hosting providers could cripple it
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2026. Mar. 14. 03:30
A Cambridge study spanning 11 years and 68 verified cable failures found that Bitcoin's physical infrastructure is far more resilient than previously understood, with TOR adoption actually strengthening the network. A huge gap between network use and token value is the most important thing happening in XRP right now
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2026. Mar. 13. 23:30
Daily payments on XRPL surged to 2.7 million, AMM pools exploded to 27,000, and tokenized asset value jumped 35% in 30 days. XRP is down 26% this year. Court closes Custodia fight with Federal Reserve just as Fed opens master-account door
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2026. Mar. 13. 21:04
Just days after the Federal Reserve granted a limited master account to Kraken, crypto bank Custodia's years-long court battle with the Fed concludes in a loss. Circle overtakes BlackRock in tokenized Treasuries as market hits record $11 billion
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2026. Mar. 13. 19:41
Circle’s USYC tokenized U.S. Treasury fund has grown to $2.2 billion, surpassing BlackRock’s BUIDL fund as investors increasingly seek onchain yield and collateral. Arthur Hayes: Strong Revenue and Real Trading Could Send HYPE to $150
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2026. Mar. 13. 17:17
Hayes said Hyperliquid’s strong revenue, real trading activity and disciplined token supply could push the token to new highs. Bitcoin quickly drops 3.5% as fresh Iran escalation short-circuits crypto rally
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2026. Mar. 13. 16:30
Surging to a near one-month high of $74,000, bitcoin reversed back to just above $71,000 as news of U.S. military movements in the Middle East rattled risk assets. One mysterious investor made $2.5 million profit in hours by betting big on the latest Trump gala news
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2026. Mar. 13. 16:16
A dormant crypto whale just bet $7 million on the Trump memecoin after a new Mar-a-Lago gala was announced, sparking a 60% rally for the struggling token. MoonPay introduces Ledger-secured AI crypto agents to address wallet key risks
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2026. Mar. 13. 16:00
The feature allows users to verify and sign every transaction generated by an AI agent using a Ledger hardware device, ensuring private keys never leave the hardware signer. Ethereum Foundation publishes new mandate defining its role, core principles
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2026. Mar. 13. 15:47
The document comes at a point of transition for the organization, following shifts in the blockchain's technical roadmap and the resignation of a co-executive director. Stablecoins, bitcoin could reshape finance, Stanley Druckenmiller says
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2026. Mar. 13. 15:28
The billionaire investor said stablecoins could become the whole payment system in 10-15 years, and reiterated that crypto might replace the U.S. dollar as the global reserve currency. Circle's USDC volumes top Tether's USDT for first time since 2019, prompting sell-side price target hike
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2026. Mar. 13. 15:18
Japanese investment bank Mizuho remains neutral on Circle, but lifted it price target to $120 from $100. Bitcoin rises to one-month high of $73,800, continuing to outperform since start of Iran war
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2026. Mar. 13. 14:27
Falling oil prices are helping, but a bounce seemed in the cards after some of the worst sentiment in bitcoin's history. U.S. sanctions 6 people, 2 companies that laundered $800 million in crypto for North Korea
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2026. Mar. 13. 14:00
The Treasury Department said North Korea infiltrated IT workers into U.S. businesses and channeled their wages back to the country to fund weapons of mass destruction programs. CoinDesk 20 performance update: index jumps 3.7% as all constituents climb higher
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2026. Mar. 13. 13:14
Sui (SUI) gained 6.7% and Cardano (ADA) rose 5.8%, leading the index higher.
Vitalik Buterin recounts how shiba inu tokens became a $1 billion AI policy war chest
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2026. Mar. 13. 12:00
The Ethereum co-founder said he expected the Future of Life Institute to cash out $10-25 million from his 2021 meme coin donation. It liquidated roughly $500 million and pivoted to political advocacy he worries could lead to "authoritarian" outcomes. Bitcoin's building steam and a $3 billion trigger could make it wild
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2026. Mar. 13. 11:28
Your day-ahead look for March 13, 2026 Bitcoin outperforms stocks, tops $72,000 even as dollar strengthens
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2026. Mar. 13. 10:52
BTC climbed 2% to break through $72,000 while U.S. equity futures slipped and the dollar strengthened, as altcoins and AI tokens joined a broader crypto rally. Bitcoin holds above $71,000, defying rising dollar, oil and U.S. bond yields
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2026. Mar. 13. 09:32
Stronger dollar, rising Treasury yields, and tech equities treading water contrast with bitcoin’s resilience amid geopolitical tensions. Bitcoin's recent crash to $60,000 warned stocks first – now they're following
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2026. Mar. 13. 07:24
Bitcoin has once again acted as a leading indicator for risk assets, plunging sharply before the ongoing global stock market swoon. Bitcoin's crash to $60,000 warned stocks first – now they're following
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2026. Mar. 13. 07:24
Bitcoin has once again acted as a leading indicator for risk assets, plunging sharply before the ongoing global stock market swoon. Bitcoin's early crash to $60,000 now looks like a warning for stocks
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2026. Mar. 13. 07:24
Bitcoin has once again acted as a leading indicator for risk assets, plunging sharply before the ongoing global stock market swoon. BlackRock’s new ether ETF for yield hungry investors debuts with $15 million in trading volume
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2026. Mar. 13. 06:23
The new ETHB fund launched with over $100 million in assets and traded more than $15 million on day one, offering investors exposure to ethereum plus staking rewards. Pi rallies more than 30% after Kraken announces listing
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2026. Mar. 13. 04:51
Bybit previously declined to list the mobile crypto mining platform, with CEO Ben Zhou citing warnings from Chinese police that the project is a scam.
XRP jumps 3% as breakout above $1.39 ends early-2026 downtrend
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2026. Mar. 13. 04:47
Volume surged more than 300% during the move, per CoinDesk analytics data, with traders watching whether the token can hold the former resistance as support. Bitcoin above $71,000, ETH, SOL, ADA zoom higher as cryptos shrugs off stock weakness
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2026. Mar. 13. 04:39
Majors posted modest gains Friday with BTC hovering near the top of its month-long range even as equities struggle under rising energy prices and geopolitical stress. Bitcoin climbs to near $72,000 after Treasury Secretary Bessent attempts to calm oil fears
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2026. Mar. 13. 00:38
Bessent said the U.S. Treasury Department will provide temporary authorization to allow countries to purchase Russian oil currently in transit. Stricter MiCA rules could thin crypto industry across the EU, says Swiss wealth manager
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2026. Mar. 12. 22:47
Crypto wealth manager Swissborg gets MiCA approval and prepares to move its European operations to France while targeting growth in markets including Germany, Italy and Spain. Crypto investor turns $50 million into $36,000 in one botched move
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2026. Mar. 12. 22:19
Aave founder Stani Kulechov said the interface displayed multiple slippage warnings, which the user manually accepted on a mobile device. SEC's advisory group backs tokenized securities push, outlines how to keep it safe
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2026. Mar. 12. 21:56
The committee that steers the U.S. securities regulator on investor issues voted to support a new effort to regulate stock transactions on blockchains. Donald Trump to hold another Mar-a-Lago lunch for his token holders
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2026. Mar. 12. 20:25
The U.S. President will be the keynote speaker at a "gala luncheon" for the top 297 holders of the $TRUMP token. The Emperor has no wallet
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2026. Mar. 12. 17:06
Why crypto still hasn’t solved a single everyday problem, argues VerifiedX’s Pollak. U.S. Senate votes to ban CBDCs in housing bill that may face trouble in the House
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2026. Mar. 12. 16:21
A bipartisan housing bill was approved in the Senate, carrying an unrelated ban on U.S. central bank digital currencies, but its future remains uncertain. Ethereum layer-2 developer OP Labs cuts roles to 'narrow focus'
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2026. Mar. 12. 16:19
The firm plays a central role in the development of Optimism, an Ethereum layer-2 scaling network designed to make transactions faster and cheaper by processing activity off the Ethereum main chain. Here is what $100 oil means for Bitcoin network
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2026. Mar. 12. 15:57
Research shows that only 8% to 10% of global Bitcoin hashrate runs in oil-sensitive power markets, suggesting that geopolitical shocks may affect BTC prices more than mining costs. Alleged Ponzi scheme victims sue JPMorgan for banking supposed $328 million scam
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2026. Mar. 12. 15:48
The proposed class action suit said Chase provided “the essential banking infrastructure” for Goliath Ventures’ alleged fraud, despite red flags it claims made the scheme “obvious.” Bitcoin holds $70,000 level as surging oil prices and credit issues have stocks tumbling
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2026. Mar. 12. 15:41
U.S. President Trump said stopping Iran is more of a concern than oil prices, as crude climbed 10% on Thursday. Cathie Wood's Ark Invest says quantum computing is a long-term risk for bitcoin, not an imminent threat
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2026. Mar. 12. 15:28
Today’s quantum computers are far from breaking Bitcoin’s cryptography and any real threat would likely emerge gradually, giving the network time to adapt.
Prediction markets get tailored U.S. guidance from former foe CFTC
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2026. Mar. 12. 15:26
The agency that once fought the events contracts platforms in court has now issued a new policy stance and is proposing permanent rules for oversight. Vitalik Buterin says Ethereum should be used as a simple digital bulletin board
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2026. Mar. 12. 15:25
Ethereum’s co-founder wants developers to stop forcing blockchain into every problem and start treating it as a reliable, shared memory for the digital world. Circle’s outperformance highlights USDC’s staying power, says bullish Wall Street analyst
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2026. Mar. 12. 15:00
William Blair said Circle’s recent rally reflects more than macro factors, pointing to USDC resilience and growing recognition of the firm’s stablecoin infrastructure advantage. Crypto for Advisors: Crypto accounting; comparing the US and Europe
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2026. Mar. 12. 15:00
Crypto assets defy traditional accounting rules, posing huge risks for auditors and fund managers. Ganna Vitko breaks down U.S. vs EU trends. Lido launches stablecoin yield product to expand beyond ether
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2026. Mar. 12. 15:00
The goal is to make it easier for users to earn returns on crypto without having to choose or manage strategies themselves. Avalanche’s business chief says crypto must grow up and solve real problems
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2026. Mar. 12. 14:55
John Nahas argues blockchain’s next phase is custom infrastructure for companies, not one-size-fits-all chains chasing hype. Bitcoin selling intensifies across all wallet sizes despite price holding near $70,000
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2026. Mar. 12. 14:29
Glassnode’s Accumulation Trend Score drops to 0.04 as smaller wallet cohorts offload BTC while macro headwinds intensify. Eightco shares jump on $125 million funding commitment, investment in OpenAI, Beast Industries
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2026. Mar. 12. 14:03
Eightco holds a digital asset treasury that includes some 277 million WLD tokens and 11,000 ether. Tether invests in Ark Labs to make Bitcoin ready for stablecoins and payments
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2026. Mar. 12. 13:19
The issuer behind the USDT stablecoin joined a $5.2 million funding round for Ark Labs, backing software that could let stablecoins move and settle on Bitcoin rails. CoinDesk 20 performance update: Polkadot (DOT) drops 2.3% as index trades lower
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2026. Mar. 12. 13:16
Aptos (APT), down 2.3% from Wednesday, was also among the underperformers. Crypto accounting firm Cryptio raises $45 million as institutional demand accelerates
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2026. Mar. 12. 12:49
The company's platform tracks digital assets, storage locations and crypto loans, enabling financial institutions and corporations to produce accounting records and financial reports. BlackRock debuts staked ether ETF as demand grows for yield in crypto funds
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2026. Mar. 12. 12:00
The BlackRock’s iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHB) lets investors earn staking rewards alongside spot ETH exposure. Bitcoin futures trading is now five times bigger than spot on Binance
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2026. Mar. 12. 11:15
The futures-to-spot ratio has climbed to 5.1, reflecting a structural shift in how the market trades. Bitcoin looks resilient, but don't ignore those $20,000 puts
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2026. Mar. 12. 11:11
Your day-ahead look for March 12, 2026 Strategy’s STRC buys an estimated 7,000 bitcoin this week, but Two Prime CEO warns ‘no free lunch’
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2026. Mar. 12. 10:53
Two Prime CEO Alexander Blume says the high yield product driving the buying surge carries risks despite strong momentum. Bitcoin climbs the wall of worry amid escalating Iran war and stock market losses
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2026. Mar. 12. 10:51
BTC holds near $70,000 and outperforms major assets during Middle East tensions, even as derivatives data and fear indicators signal deep market pessimism. Bitcoin steady near $70,000 as rising open interest hints at cautious, bearish positioning
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2026. Mar. 12. 10:33
Bitcoin traded around $69,800 as open interest rose to $102 billion, suggesting defensive, bearish bets while altcoins outperformed in a risk-off macro backdrop. Former Petronas head of oil trading is putting the $6 trillion crude market on blockchain
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2026. Mar. 12. 07:15
LITRO aims to modernize the $6 trillion oil market by replacing slow, paper-based settlement with 24/7, on-chain trading and redemption. Tokenized crude oil: Inside LITRO’s blockchain pilot ahead of its 2027 launch
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2026. Mar. 12. 07:15
LITRO aims to modernize the $6 trillion oil market by replacing slow, paper-based settlement with 24/7, on-chain trading and redemption. Meet LITRO: The tokenized crude project to start pilot testing soon for 2027 debut
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2026. Mar. 12. 07:15
LITRO aims to modernize the $6 trillion oil market by replacing slow, paper-based settlement with 24/7, on-chain trading and redemption. Asia’s biggest bitcoin buyer now wants to build the BTC ecosystem
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2026. Mar. 12. 06:55
Tokyo-listed Metaplanet is expanding beyond holding BTC into funding, incubating, and granting to companies building bitcoin financial infrastructure. Across's acx rockets 80%, massively beating bitcoin, on plans to dump its DAO structure
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2026. Mar. 12. 06:41
The bridging protocol's team wants to exchange ACX tokens for equity in a new U.S. C-corp or buy holders out at a 25% premium, in what would be one of the first major reversals from token to traditional corporate structure. Crypto code commits fall 75% as developers move to AI projects
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2026. Mar. 12. 06:39
Developers are shifting toward artificial intelligence infrastructure as blockchain ecosystems lose contributors across major networks, from Ethereum to Solana. XRP steadies near $1.38 as Bollinger squeeze hints at breakout
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2026. Mar. 12. 05:15
The U.S. Consumer Price Index release tends to influence Federal Reserve policy expectations and risk appetite. XRP steadies near $1.38 as Bollinger squeeze hints at breakout before CPI
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2026. Mar. 12. 05:15
nvestors are closely watching the upcoming U.S. Consumer Price Index release, which could influence Federal Reserve policy expectations and risk appetite. Bitcoin slips below $69,500 as tanker attacks send oil back above $100
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2026. Mar. 12. 04:56
Brent crude surged 10% after attacks on two oil tankers in Iraqi waters, with the prompt spread hitting levels not seen in years and MSCI Asia Pacific stocks falling 1.8%. Bonk.fun hacked: Domain hijacked, crypto drainer planted
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2026. Mar. 12. 04:27
The operator, known as Tom, said only users who signed a fake terms-of-service message on the compromised site after the breach were affected. SEC, CFTC end years of rivalry with deal that will mean combined crypto oversight
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2026. Mar. 11. 23:00
The two agencies sealed their memorandum of understanding to link the parts of their work that overlap, and coordinated crypto oversight is among the top goals. Crypto platform Bullish climbs past Coinbase to become third-largest crypto exchange by spot volume
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2026. Mar. 11. 20:33
The institutional-focused exchange saw spot trading jump 62% to $76 billion in February, surpassing Coinbase’s market share. Bitcoin holds $70,000, starting to show relative strength versus stocks, software sector, and gold
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2026. Mar. 11. 20:23
Bitcoin is up about 7% from the Sunday lows, even as equities and gold tread water. Analysts point to seller exhaustion, shifting gold correlation and improving ETF flows. Ripple's share buyback program values the firm at $50 billion
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2026. Mar. 11. 19:19
Despite the bear market, today's report suggests a higher valuation than the $40 billion at which the firm raised funds in November. Ripple's share buyback program values the firm at $50 billion: Bloomberg
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2026. Mar. 11. 19:19
Despite the bear market, today's report suggests a higher valuation than the $40 billion at which the firm raised funds in November. Bloomberg strategist doubles down on $10,000 bitcoin call but peers say it would take a nuclear war to get there
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2026. Mar. 11. 17:00
The longtime bitcoin bear's gloom-and-doom call met with fierce rebuttal from industry analysts. Crypto-friendly fintech Revolut gains full UK banking license
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2026. Mar. 11. 16:41
The move is a major step in Revolut's goal to become a global digital bank. Services like crypto and stock trading remain separate. Stablecoins won't get any kind of deposit insurance under GENIUS rules, says FDIC chief
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2026. Mar. 11. 16:08
The chairman of the U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. made clear that even pass-through deposit insurance won't be allowed from third-party firms. Crypto Long & Short: AI agents choosing denationalized money
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2026. Mar. 11. 16:02
In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Sylvia To on AI agents choosing denationalized money. Wells Fargo signals deeper push into crypto, filing trademark for WFUSD
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2026. Mar. 11. 15:23
The move mirrors JPMorgan's similar trademark filing that foreshadowed the bank's introduction of tokenized deposits on Ethereum layer-2 network Base. European Central Bank unveils tokenized finance plan to bolster EU's financial autonomy
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2026. Mar. 11. 15:11
The Appia roadmap for a euro-based tokenized financial system is part of the European Union’s push to reduce reliance on foreign financial infrastructure. The Protocol: Ethereum Foundation starts experimenting with ‘DVT-lite’ technology
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2026. Mar. 11. 15:09
Also: Nvidia’s rare blog, Aave liquidations, and Pudgy Penguins new game.
Binance.US names compliance veteran as CEO as regulation, competition get tougher
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2026. Mar. 11. 15:05
The appointment of Stephen Gregory comes as U.S. crypto exchanges intensify competition and broaden offerings beyond digital assets. Former legal executives from crypto exchange OKX unveil DeFi connectivity, risk-rating service
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2026. Mar. 11. 15:00
Shredpay targets U.S. retail and institutional users looking for ease of use and a comprehensive risk rating. Bitcoin reverses overnight losses, rising to above $70,000 as oil renews decline
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2026. Mar. 11. 14:21
Wednesday morning's U.S. inflation data was in line with forecasts, and markets continue to price out any chance of a Fed rate cut at either the March or April meetings. Strategy's STRC preferred series gets $50 million investment from fellow BTC treasury company Strive
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2026. Mar. 11. 14:07
Strive also added to its bitcoin holdings and boosted the dividend on its own SATA preferred stock. CoinDesk 20 performance update: Hedera (HBAR) drops 1.8%, leading index lower
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2026. Mar. 11. 13:27
Stellar (XLM), down 1.6% from Tuesday, joined Hedera (HBAR) as an underperformer. Ghana opens crypto trading sandbox with 11 firms under new VASP law
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2026. Mar. 11. 13:21
The companies will be able to run their products in a controlled environment while regulators monitor risks and compliance. Mining giant Foundry to introduce institutional zcash mining pool
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2026. Mar. 11. 13:00
The pool is designed for institutional and public company miners, focusing on compliance and regulated infrastructure. U.S. February CPI matches forecasts, reinforcing expectations for no near-term rate cuts
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2026. Mar. 11. 12:35
The price of bitcoin was trading at $69,500 following the news, down 1.2% over the past 24 hours. U.S. February inflation data matches forecasts, reinforcing expectations for no near-term rate cuts
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2026. Mar. 11. 12:35
The price of bitcoin was trading at $69,500 following the news, down 1.2% over the past 24 hours. Binance sues Wall Street Journal as newspaper says U.S. Dept. of Justice is investigating Iran transactions
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2026. Mar. 11. 12:29
The situation adds pressure to Binance, which is already operating under a compliance monitor following its $4.3 billion anti-money laundering and sanctions settlement in 2023. Binance, PayPal and Ripple join Mastercard’s massive new push into blockchain payments
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2026. Mar. 11. 12:00
More than 85 partners will work with Mastercard to connect on-chain payments with banks, merchants and global commerce as part of the payment giant's recent crypto program. Bitcoin stuck under $70,000 as investors play it safe before U.S. inflation report
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2026. Mar. 11. 11:15
Your day-ahead look for March 11, 2026 Bitcoin drops on Iran war uncertainty, AI tokens jump
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2026. Mar. 11. 10:35
BTC traded near $69,500 after failing to hold $71,000 as the Iran war kept markets cautious. AI tokens including ICP, FET outperformed on strong retail demand. Oracle jumps 11% premarket as AI demand challenges 'SaaS apocalypse' fears
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2026. Mar. 11. 10:10
Cloud and AI growth beat expectations while investors grow less worried about Oracle’s debt plans and software disruption. Coinbase-backed AI payments protocol wants to fix micropayment but demand is just not there yet
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2026. Mar. 11. 08:11
Agentic commerce holds promise, but data shows that x402 is still in the trial phase 
