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New Hampshire’s Bitcoin-Backed Municipal Bond Moves Closer With Moody’s Rating
New Hampshire's $100 million bitcoin-backed municipal bond is progressing after receiving a Ba2 rating from Moody’s, potentially opening new avenues for institutional investment in bitcoin.
S&P Tokenizes Treasury Index On Canton Network
S&P Dow Jones Indices tokenized its iBoxx US Treasuries Index on the Canton Network, bringing a key financial benchmark onchain.
Fed’s Barr invokes ‘long and painful history’ while encouraging strong stablecoin oversight
Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr emphasized the need for robust stablecoin oversight to prevent financial instability and ensure reliable asset redemption.
Bitget Wallet plugs XRP Ledger into its payment stack for 90 million users
Bitget Wallet has integrated the XRP Ledger to enable XRP and RLUSD transactions for its 90 million users.
Cardano’s $9B network has little real activity — its new system aims to fix that
The Midnight network has launched to address Cardano's limited on-chain activity by integrating privacy and compliance features for institutional use.
Chainalysis to Add ‘Blockchain Intelligence‘ Agents to Platform
Chainalysis is launching AI-powered 'blockchain intelligence agents' to enhance investigations and compliance efforts in the cryptocurrency space.
Bitcoin Strength Holds Into $68K But Pro Traders Remain Cautious
Bitcoin reached $68,000, but professional traders show caution through derivatives data, indicating potential bearish sentiment.
Benchmark initiates coverage on Securitize, calls it a ‘picks and shovels’ play for tokenization
Benchmark initiated coverage on Securitize with a Buy rating, highlighting its pivotal role in the growing real-world asset tokenization market.
Interactive Brokers Brings Crypto Trading to European Retail Clients
Interactive Brokers has launched cryptocurrency trading for retail investors in the EEA, offering access to 11 digital assets.
Afroman Confirmed As A Bitcoin 2026 Speaker
Grammy-nominated rapper Afroman will speak at Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas, highlighting his recent legal victory regarding free speech.
Washington moves to cut China out of the machines powering US Bitcoin mining
The Mined in America Act aims to reduce US reliance on Chinese manufacturers for Bitcoin mining hardware, addressing a potential national security vulnerability.
Clarity Act ‘not a gatekeeper’ for crypto innovation, WisdomTree exec says
WisdomTree's head of digital assets believes innovation can continue under current SEC rules, even with the Clarity Act debated in Congress.
Bitcoin Is Trapped In A $10K Range: Here Is Why
Bitcoin's price is stuck between $60,000 and $70,000 due to leveraged trading, low spot demand, and losses among short-term holders.
Tether backed USA₮ expands to Celo in first move beyond Ethereum
The Tether-supported stablecoin USA₮ is expanding to the Celo blockchain, marking its first deployment outside of the Ethereum network.
Satoshi’s 2010 Quantum Response Is Getting a 2026 Stress Test as Google Warns Timeline May Be Closer Than Expected
New Google research on quantum computing speeds up the timeline for potential cryptographic threats, testing Satoshi Nakamoto’s original vision for Bitcoin’s security migration.
Bitcoin, stocks rally because of chatter that Iran is ready to ‘end the war’ as Dollar Index sinks below 100
Bitcoin and stocks rallied after Iranian President Pezeshkian suggested Tehran was ready to end the war, causing the Dollar Index to drop.
The post-quantum transition can’t be postponed any longer
Recent quantum computing breakthroughs drastically shorten the timeline for threats to Bitcoin's cryptography, demanding immediate migration planning.
‘No longer a drill’: Google’s latest quantum breakthrough sparks fresh debate over Bitcoin’s long-term security
Google's new research on an efficient Shor's algorithm implementation accelerates concerns about quantum computers breaking Bitcoin's cryptography.
Base outlines 2026 roadmap focused on global markets, stablecoins, and builders
Base's 2026 roadmap focuses on expanding global markets, enhancing stablecoin utility, and providing advanced tools for builders and AI agents.
Bitcoin Finds Strength Near $68K Even As Analysts Predict Sell-off
Despite analysts predicting a drop to $60,000, Bitcoin shows strength near $68,000, with potential for a rally to $82,000.
BitGo Launches Platform for Crypto-Backed Lending and Portfolio Financing
BitGo launched a platform enabling institutions to borrow and lend against diverse crypto assets within a unified custody environment.
World launches MiniKit 2.0 to unify app development across web and World App
World launched MiniKit 2.0, a framework simplifying app development for both web and World App, boosting efficiency and user experience.
Massachusetts City to Weigh Crypto ATM Ban, Citing Financial Risks
Haverhill, Massachusetts, is considering a ban on crypto ATMs due to concerns about financial fraud, money laundering, and lack of consumer protection.
CLARITY Act deadline in weeks could kill stablecoin earnings and push money into Bitcoin
The impending CLARITY Act markup deadline may restrict stablecoin yield, potentially shifting capital toward Bitcoin.
AI Memory Rout Wipes 9% Off Nvidia Stock: Chart Says More Pain Ahead
Nvidia's stock fell 9% due to Google's new AI memory compression technology and OpenAI's data center spending cuts, facing a critical technical test.
Bitcoin price news: BTC spikes about 1% higher on hope for end to Iran conflict
Bitcoin and stocks rose, while oil prices fell, following reports of Iran's willingness to end the conflict with security guarantees.
This New ISO Standard Is Quietly Rewiring Global Finance
ISO 20022 is a new global standard replacing older payment messaging formats with structured, machine-readable data, forcing banks to adopt it by 2026.
Galaxy Launches SOL Staking On GalaxyOne, Expands Retail Crypto Push
Galaxy Digital now allows GalaxyOne users to stake Solana (SOL), offering up to 6.5% annual rewards and expanding its retail crypto services.
Ethereum Volatility Hits 9-Week Lows: Key ETH Price Levels to Watch Next
Ethereum's volatility has dropped to a 9-week low, suggesting a potential price movement, and bulls must defend key support levels.
Charles Hoskinson says U.S. crypto bill could take 15 years and favor incumbents
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson warns the proposed CLARITY Act could take 15 years to implement and structurally benefit existing crypto projects.
Bitcoin Price Faces Rising Sell Pressure as ETF Demand Absorbs Distribution
Bitcoin's price is facing selling pressure, but ETF demand is absorbing the distribution, creating a balance between short-term holder exits and institutional accumulation.
TD Cowen ‘increasingly pessimistic’ on crypto bill, sees one-in-three odds of passage this year
TD Cowen is increasingly doubtful the crypto Clarity Act will pass this year, estimating a one-in-three chance of success.
Bitfarms (BITF) Started Selling All of Its Bitcoin, Pivoting Fully to AI Infrastructure
Bitfarms is selling its Bitcoin holdings and transitioning to AI infrastructure development, aiming to eliminate Bitcoin from its balance sheet.
A16z crypto leads $10 million round in startup developing stablecoins’ missing layer
A16z crypto invested $10 million in The Better Money Company, aiming to build a clearinghouse for the growing stablecoin ecosystem.
Europe risks ‘digital dollarization’ as banks race to launch euro stablecoin
Twelve European banks are collaborating to launch a euro stablecoin to prevent the dominance of the U.S. dollar in the growing crypto market.
Ripple joins Convera to streamline business payments with stablecoin rails
Ripple and Convera are partnering to offer businesses faster, more reliable cross-border payments using stablecoin technology.
Bitfarms stock rises 5% after posting $284 million net loss in AI transition year
Bitfarms' stock increased by 5% following the announcement of a $284 million net loss due to its shift towards AI infrastructure.
The time for clear financial privacy rules is now
The U.S. urgently needs clear, unified financial privacy rules to reduce regulatory uncertainty and foster innovation.
Nearly 7 Million Bitcoin is Sitting in a Quantum Minefield, Including Satoshi’s
About 6.7 million Bitcoin, including some potentially belonging to Satoshi, are in quantum-vulnerable addresses that cannot be patched.
Google slashes quantum cracking estimates by 20X creating $600 billion countdown for Bitcoin and Ethereum
Google’s new research significantly reduces the estimated resources needed to crack Bitcoin and Ethereum’s cryptography, potentially impacting over $600 billion in crypto assets.
Institutions Can Now Access Ondo Tokenized Stocks via Gate through Talos
Institutions globally can now access Ondo tokenized stocks and ETFs on Talos via an integration with Gate exchange.
Ripple partners with former Western Union unit to ‘enhance’ cross-border payments
Ripple and Convera are partnering to improve global payments using stablecoins and blockchain technology.
The Stablecoin Question Is Who Gets Paid
Stablecoins have become essential financial infrastructure, and the key question now is how the value generated by their velocity will be distributed.
Can XRP Price Survive the $1.30 Threat Before March Ends?
XRP price is testing the critical $1.30 neckline of a head-and-shoulders pattern, with conflicting signals suggesting a potential short squeeze or breakdown.
Mercado Libre shuts down Mercado Coin, ending its loyalty-driven crypto experiment
Mercado Libre is discontinuing its Mercado Coin cryptocurrency, ending its customer loyalty program starting April 17.
Google’s New Quantum Research Reignites Push to Harden Bitcoin
Google's new quantum research suggests future machines could break Bitcoin's elliptic curve cryptography sooner than expected.
What does 'cracking' bitcoin in 9 minutes by quantum computers actually mean
Google's research suggests a quantum computer could potentially compromise Bitcoin private keys in about nine minutes after a public key is exposed, posing a risk to existing Bitcoin holdings.
Bitfarms (BITF) is getting out of the bitcoin business
Bitfarms is selling its bitcoin holdings to invest in AI infrastructure and rebrand as Keel Infrastructure.
Warren Buffett says he would load up on Apple just not in this market
Warren Buffett stated he'd aggressively buy Apple stock if the price dropped, but not in the current market conditions.
Tether parts ways with ex-HSBC gold traders amid KPMG audit: Bloomberg
Tether has separated from two senior precious metals traders from HSBC during a financial overhaul and ongoing KPMG audit.
Crypto Gains Political Clout Among 80% of UK Young Voters
A survey reveals that crypto awareness is high among UK youth, influencing their trust in political parties.
Plume pilots payroll system allowing employees to receive part of salary in WisdomTree tokenized fund
Plume Network is piloting a payroll system enabling employees to receive a portion of their salary in WisdomTree's tokenized money-market fund shares.
OpenFX Raises $94M to Speed Cross-Border FX Payments with Stablecoins
OpenFX secured $94M in Series A funding to expand its stablecoin-based cross-border payment network, targeting faster and more efficient FX transactions.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: Bitcoin Cash (BCH) gains 1.5% as index trades flat
The CoinDesk 20 index rose slightly by 0.1%, with Bitcoin Cash and NEAR Protocol leading gains, while HBAR and XLM lagged.
Bitcoin treasury company sells $20M BTC at a loss as its stock collapses after buying at $118k
Nakamoto, a Bitcoin treasury company, sold $20M worth of BTC at a loss after its stock price plummeted from a high of $34.77 to $0.21.
Ethereum’s EEZ and the Attempt To Rebuild One Ethereum
Ethereum builders propose the Ethereum Economic Zone (EEZ) to unify the fragmented ecosystem caused by layer-2 scaling solutions and address liquidity issues.
CertiK: OpenClaw AI Agent Puts Crypto Wallets at Risk
Cybersecurity firm CertiK warns that the rapidly growing OpenClaw AI agent poses significant security risks, potentially draining crypto wallets via malicious skills.
Base Targets AI Agents in 2026 Blockchain Upgrade Plan
Base plans a 2026 upgrade to support the growing AI agent economy, focusing on markets, payments, and developer attraction.
Chainalysis adds 'natural language' AI agents to its blockchain investigation platform
Chainalysis is integrating custom AI agents into its platform to lower the barrier for plain-language blockchain investigations.
Coinbase’s Base unveils strategy to focus on tokenized markets, stablecoins and developers
Coinbase's Base layer-2 network is focusing its 2026 strategy on expanding tokenized asset markets, scaling stablecoin payments, and growing its developer ecosystem.
Chainalysis introduces ‘blockchain intelligence agents’ trained on millions of investigations
Chainalysis launched AI-powered blockchain intelligence agents trained on extensive investigation data to enhance illicit activity monitoring.
Bitcoin price analysis: BTC has never had a seven-month losing steak, but that could change
Bitcoin faces potential for a record-tying six-month losing streak, but remains above key support levels despite ongoing macro pressures.
Tether Fires HSBC Gold Traders Months After Hiring Them
Tether abruptly fired two senior gold traders recruited from HSBC just months after hiring them, raising questions about its ambitions in the bullion market.
Singapore Court Order Follows Curve Dispute After Resupply Exploit
A Singapore court ordered two individuals to cease defamatory statements related to a dispute stemming from the 2025 Resupply exploit.
Bitcoin's quantum threat is not going away, analysts warn
Research indicates a significant amount of Bitcoin, over $450 billion worth, could be vulnerable to future quantum computing attacks.
BYDFi Marks 6th Anniversary with Month-Long Celebration, Built for Reliability
BYDFi celebrates its 6th anniversary with a month-long event, highlighting its growth into a reliable, all-in-one crypto trading platform.
S&P Dow Jones Indices and Kaiko bring iBoxx US Treasuries index onchain for first time
S&P Dow Jones Indices and Kaiko tokenized the iBoxx US Treasuries Index as a native blockchain asset on the Canton Network.
Faster Settlement May Make For Poorer Markets
The shift to faster, atomic settlement paradoxically reduces capital efficiency and may favor large, well-coordinated intermediaries.
Elon Musk Denies Reports SpaceX IPO Will Exclude Robinhood and SoFi, But Why?
Elon Musk refuted reports suggesting SpaceX's IPO would exclude retail brokerages Robinhood and SoFi, despite earlier claims they might be cut out.
Standard Chartered Says Faster Stablecoin Turnover Could Curb Demand
Standard Chartered analysts suggest rising stablecoin velocity may reduce the need for new token supply despite growing transaction volumes.