The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday, brushing aside public pressure from President Donald Trump and signaling a cautious stance as economic crosscurrents persist. FOMC Holds the Line on Rates The Federal Open Market Committee voted to keep the federal funds rate in a target range of 3.50% to 3.75%, opting for patience despite […]
Read MoreDifficulty Drop Incoming: Bitcoin Miners Catch a Break While Revenues Stay Ugly
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 […]
Read MorePolymarket Doubles Down on Growth With DC Bar Launch and Brahma DeFi Deal
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 […]
Read MoreReport: Kraken Pauses Public Listing Plans, Eyes Better Market Conditions
Crypto exchange Kraken has paused its planned initial public offering as softer market conditions weigh on timing, even as the company keeps the option open for a future listing. “People familiar with the matter” told Coindesk that Kraken’s IPO ambitions remain intact but are likely delayed until market conditions improve, following a period of declining […]
Read MoreBitcoin Breaks Lower Range as Pressure Builds Beneath $71K
Bitcoin traded below $71,000 on March 18, 2026, after dropping to an intraday low of $70,767 just before 11 a.m. EST, within a broader $70,767 to $74,836 range. The move places price directly on a critical support zone, with technical signals increasingly strained across shorter timeframes. Bitcoin Chart Outlook Price action now reflects a deeper […]
Read MoreHyperliquid Lists First Official S&P 500 Perpetual
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 Trading Era With Onchain Perpetual Launch In a landmark moment for the convergence of traditional finance and crypto […]
Read MoreBank of Korea Expands Digital Won Pilot With Phase 2 Launch and Two New Banks
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- Stablecoin Hybrid Model in Project Hangang Expansion The March 18 announcement marks a renewed push by the Bank of […]
Read MoreXRP Correction Masks Bullish Momentum as Regulation Clarity and Macro Pressure Collide
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. XRP Drops Below Key Levels as Selling Pressure Builds At 10:08 a.m., XRP is trading at $1.46758, extending its decline as selling pressure […]
Read MoreTempo Launches Mainnet With Machine Payments Protocol, Targeting AI-Driven Commerce
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 Economy The debut positions Tempo as infrastructure built specifically for payments, not general-purpose blockchain activity, with a focus on […]
Read MoreBitcoin ETFs 7-Day Streak Sees Inflows Reach $1.16 Billion
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, Ether Lead Fresh Inflows On Tuesday, March 17, the market didn’t just open; it accelerated. Bitcoin ETFs […]
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