Arizona prosecutors have filed charges against prediction market operator Kalshi, alleging the company ran an unlicensed gambling operation and accepted illegal election wagers within the state. Prediction Market Kalshi Charged in Arizona for Sports and Election Betting Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes on March 17 filed a 20-count criminal information in Maricopa County Superior Court […]
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Bitcoin Bulls Eye $75K as Market Experts Forecast Sustainable Rally
Bitcoin experienced significant volatility, briefly surpassing $76,000 before encountering resistance and dropping to around $73,500. Despite these fluctuations, bitcoin has gained over 10% in March. Intraday Volatility and the Battle for $75,000 Bitcoin ( BTC) showcased significant volatility during Tuesday’s session, briefly surging past the $76,000 threshold in the morning before facing stiff overhead resistance. […]
Read MoreAster Chain Launches With Private, Zero-Gas Trading
Aster has launched its mainnet, introducing a privacy-first Layer 1 blockchain. The network combines zero-knowledge cryptography with high-speed execution to deliver a decentralized yet confidential trading experience. New Aster Chain Goes Live With Privacy-First DeFi Infrastructure Aster has officially launched the mainnet of Aster Chain, positioning the network as a purpose-built Layer 1 blockchain tailored […]
Read MoreBitrefill Addresses Attack Linked to North Korea, Confirms Limited Data Exposure
Bitrefill said it was hit by a March 1 cyberattack linked to North Korean hacking groups, resulting in drained company funds and limited user data exposure. Bitrefill Says Security Breach Was Likely Connected to Lazarus Group The crypto payments and gift card platform disclosed the incident in a detailed report, citing similarities to past operations […]
Read MoreOpenAI Faces Backlash After Pentagon AI Deal as ChatGPT Uninstalls Spike in US
OpenAI’s push into classified U.S. military networks collided with a consumer backlash and a quieter but consequential infrastructure pivot, underscoring the tightrope the artificial intelligence (AI) giant is now walking between national security ambitions and user trust. #QuitGPT Movement Grows as OpenAI Revises DoD AI Contract Amid Consumer Fallout The controversy ignited around Feb. 28, […]
Read MoreBitget Expands Spot Market With Ondo Tokenized Stocks, ETFs and Precious Metals
This content is provided by a sponsor. Victoria, Seychelles, March 17, 2026 — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange, is expanding its spot market with a new batch of Ondo Global Markets tokenized securities, bringing major U.S. equities, index ETFs, and precious metals into a single trading environment alongside digital assets. The rollout adds a […]
Read MoreBitcoin Derivatives Data Shows Wall Street and Crypto Traders Diverging
Bitcoin is flirting with $74,055 at noon EST, but the real drama isn’t on the price chart — it’s in the derivatives market, where billions are quietly positioning for what comes next. Futures and Options Data Hint at Bitcoin’s Next Big Move — or Big Fakeout The bitcoin derivatives complex is anything but sleepy. According […]
Read MoreCFTC No-Action Relief Unlocks Crypto Wallet Access to Regulated Derivatives Markets
CFTC clears a path for crypto wallet software to expand into derivatives access without broker registration, signaling a major regulatory opening for non-custodial platforms while preserving boundaries around trading control and custody. CFTC Opens Door for Wallet-Based Derivatives Access Regulatory relief for crypto software providers advanced as the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Market Participants Division […]
Read MoreCrypto ETFs Rally Continues With $202 Million Inflow for Bitcoin
Bitcoin ETFs extended their inflow streak to six consecutive days, anchoring a strong start to the week. Ether and solana followed with steady gains, while XRP lagged with continued outflows. Bitcoin ETFs Extend Inflow Streak to Six Days Momentum doesn’t knock, it builds. And in the world of crypto ETFs, it continued on Monday, March […]
Read MoreRobinhood RVI Fund Bets on Fintech and AI With Stripe and Elevenlabs Deals
Robinhood Ventures Fund I said on Tuesday, it has invested about $34.58 million in Stripe and Elevenlabs, expanding retail investor access to private technology companies. NYSE-Traded Robinhood Fund Invests in Stripe, Elevenlabs for Retail Access Robinhood Ventures Fund I stated on March 17 that it deployed about $34.58 million across Stripe and Elevenlabs, expanding its […]
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