U.S. prosecutors are urging a federal judge to reject Sam Bankman-Fried’s attempt to secure a new trial, arguing his latest claims recycle arguments already rejected by a jury that convicted him of orchestrating a multi-billion-dollar cryptocurrency fraud. Prosecutors Reject SBF Claim FTX Was Solvent as Retrial Battle Begins Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of […]
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BTC Price Today: Bitcoin Stabilizes Near $70K as Oscillators Flash Neutral Signals
As of March 12, 2026, bitcoin traded around $70,523 per unit, with a market capitalization of roughly $1.41 trillion and 24-hour trading volume near $47.04 billion. The session’s price range stretched from $69,034 to $71,230, leaving the market hovering near the middle of that band while technical indicators delivered a cocktail of cautious optimism and […]
Read MoreAs President Lula Proposes a Ban on Online Betting, Prediction Markets May Face a Rought Start in Brazil
After President Lula proposed a ban on online betting platforms in Brazil, as the country faces a gambling epidemic, unregulated prediction markets may be hurt. Analysts agree that these platforms operate in a “gray area” as there is no specific law overseeing them. Lula’s Proposed Ban on Online Casinos Might Hurt the Incipient Prediction Market […]
Read MoreBYDFi Perpetual Futures Data Now Live on TradingView
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. VICTORIA, Seychelles, March 12, 2026 — BYDFi announced the integration of its perpetual futures market data into TradingView, enabling traders to access real-time pricing and crypto market signals directly within TradingView charts. The integration supports more efficient workflows by bringing BYDFi derivatives data into a familiar […]
Read MoreRevolut Launches Full UK Banking Services After Securing Regulatory Approval
London-headquartered fintech neobank Revolut transitions to a fully licensed bank in the United Kingdom following the removal of restrictions by the Prudential Regulation Authority. Revolut Bank UK Ltd announced on March 11, 2026, that the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has authorized its exit from the mobilization phase. This allows the firm to launch full banking […]
Read MoreRedotpay Secures Major Regulatory Licenses Across Argentina, Canada, and US
Hong Kong-based fintech Redotpay expands its regulatory footprint by securing key licenses in North and Latin America to provide compliant digital asset solutions. Redotpay, a global stablecoin-based payment provider, announced on March 11, 2026, the acquisition of pivotal licenses in Argentina, Canada, and the United States. The firm successfully secured Money Services Business (MSB) registrations […]
Read MoreInternational Banks Evacuate Dubai Offices and Close Qatar Branches Amid Iranian Threats
Global financial institutions including Citigroup, Standard Chartered, and HSBC are shuttering regional offices and activating contingency plans following direct threats to Gulf banking interests. Reuters reports that Citigroup and Standard Chartered began evacuating their Dubai offices in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and Oud Metha on March 11, 2026, following threats from Iran’s military […]
Read MoreSharplink Posts $28 Million Revenue as Ethereum Holdings Hit 868,699
Sharplink has released its 2025 financial results, highlighting a major shift into an institutional-grade ethereum treasury model. Despite reporting a large accounting loss tied to market volatility, the firm significantly expanded its ETH holdings and staking operations. Ethereum Treasury Strategy Accelerates as Sharplink Doubles ETH Per Share Sharplink Inc. has released its 2025 financial and […]
Read MoreHash2cash Bets on Tokenized Hashrate; Executive Rejects AI Pivot
The bitcoin mining industry is facing a severe hashrate shakeout, leading many independent operators to cease operations. In response, Hash2cash is pushing a high-tech rebranding by tokenizing hashrates on the TON blockchain. A High-Tech Pivot in a Brutal Market As the bitcoin mining industry grapples with a brutal hashrate shakeout that has forced many independent […]
Read MoreFrom Blackouts to Bitcoin: South African Power Utility’s Surreal Pivot to High-Intensity Power Sales
Eskom, South Africa’s state-owned power utility, is reversing its previous stance by targeting high-intensity energy consumers, specifically bitcoin mining companies. Nyati announced plans to sell excess electricity generated during the day due to increased solar power usage. The Solar Paradox In a shift that seemed impossible only two years ago, South African state-owned power utility […]
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