Mercado Libre is shutting down mercado coin, its Brazil-based cryptocurrency loyalty token, effective April 17, 2026, nearly four years after the company launched it as a cashback reward inside its e-commerce and payments platform. Mercado Coin Is Being Discontinued The company notified users through the Mercado Pago digital wallet app and email. No public statement […]
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Global Markets Rise as Trump and Iran Signal End to Military Operations
U.S. stocks climbed sharply Tuesday as reports of a potential pause in U.S. military operations against Iran gave traders reason to step back from the exits. Roughly $1.75 trillion was injected back into Wall Street following the surge. Bitcoin, Stocks, and Gold Prices Jump The S&P 500 closed up approximately 2.4% near 6,496. The Nasdaq […]
Read MoreChainalysis Deploys AI Agents to Counter Criminal Use of Artificial Intelligence in Crypto
Chainalysis launched its first blockchain intelligence agents this week, putting automated investigation and compliance tools into the hands of any employee — not just trained analysts. Chainalysis Brings AI-Powered Investigation Tools to Compliance Teams The announcement came at the company’s annual Links conference, where CEO Jonathan Levin framed the rollout as a direct response to […]
Read MoreBottom Confirmed? Bitcoin Ends March in the Green as Analyst Forecasts $60K–$84K Range
Bitcoin closed March with a modest gain after a volatile session, swinging between $65,926 and $68,517 before settling above $67,500. Market Volatility and Geopolitical Catalysts On the final day of March, bitcoin navigated another volatile session, oscillating between $66,200 and a peak just around $68,500 before retracing to sub-$66,000 levels during the morning session. As […]
Read MoreUS Labor Department Moves to Allow Crypto in Retirement Plans
The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed a rule that could allow cryptocurrencies and private assets in 401(k) plans. The move may expand investment options but raises concerns about risk and complexity. 401(k) Rules Could Soon Include Crypto Assets The United States is moving closer to allowing cryptocurrencies and private market assets inside retirement accounts. […]
Read MoreIran Signals Diplomatic Opening on US-Israel War With Strict Non-Negotiable Conditions
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that any decision to end the war with the United States and Israel must guarantee the security and interests of the Iranian people, reaffirming conditions Tehran has held since hostilities began. Tehran Holds Firm on Reparations, Rights as Conflict Continues Speaking at a cabinet meeting reported by state news agency […]
Read MoreSchiff Warns US Dollar Credibility Collapse Could Trigger Rising Rates, Debt Crisis, and Economic Downturn
Warnings of eroding U.S. credibility and accelerating de-dollarization are intensifying fears of a harsher economic path marked by rising debt, higher interest rates, persistent inflation, and an elevated risk of recession. Gold Surge Signals Dollar Weakness, Inflation Fears Heightened geopolitical tensions and currency concerns are intensifying focus on gold as a signal of shifting economic […]
Read MoreTRON Expands Enterprise Access to TRX and TRC-20 USDT
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland, March 31, 2026 — TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps), today announced expanded enterprise access to the TRON network through an integration with zerohash, a leading provider of crypto, stablecoin, […]
Read MoreRipple Expands Cross-Border Payments With Faster, Reliable Settlements in Convera Collaboration
Ripple is advancing global payment efficiency through a partnership with Convera, aiming to accelerate cross-border transactions using stablecoin-backed settlement while reducing friction and preserving fiat-based enterprise workflows. Ripple Convera Partnership Targets Faster Global Payments Using Stablecoins Rising demand for efficient international settlements is accelerating the use of blockchain-based payment models. Ripple, a blockchain infrastructure provider, […]
Read MoreGoogle’s Quantum Advances Bring Bitcoin Security Debate Into Focus
Google’s latest quantum research claims to sharply reduce the resources needed to crack Bitcoin-style cryptography, putting a 2029 migration deadline squarely in view. Google Sets 2029 Deadline as Quantum Risks to Crypto Security Grow Clearer A new white paper from Google Quantum AI argues that breaking elliptic curve cryptography, the backbone of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and […]
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