Stablecoins now dominate crypto spot markets, accounting for 83.03% of all USD-denominated trading volume as of late-March 2026, according to Kaiko data. Stablecoins Cement Role as Primary Settlement Layer in Crypto The latest figures from Kaiko show fiat USD pairs slipping into a minority role, holding just 16.97% of total spot volume on centralized exchanges. […]
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Report: OpenAI Nears $10B Funding Boost at $730B Valuation
OpenAI is closing in on another $10 billion raise, pushing its already massive funding round into historic territory as demand for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure keeps climbing. OpenAI Funding Push Extends Runway Ahead of Potential IPO Bloomberg reported on Tuesday that OpenAI is nearing a deal for roughly $10 billion in additional primary equity, with […]
Read MoreShipping Firms Quietly Pay Iran Millions to Navigate Hormuz Corridor
Sources claim Iran is quietly charging select vessels up to $2 million for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, turning a wartime chokepoint into a pay-to-play corridor. $2 Million Toll? Sources Say Iran Is Quietly Monetizing Strait of Hormuz Access Iran has ostensibly begun extracting transit fees from some commercial ships moving through the […]
Read MoreIrish CAB Cracks 500 BTC Wallet: First Breakthrough in $378 Million Bitcoin Seizure
Seven years after a routine patrol led to the largest crypto-forfeiture in Irish history, the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) has finally cracked the code on a multimillion-dollar bitcoin fortune once thought lost to a German incinerator. From Fishing Rods to Riches: Ireland Recovers $32M in ‘Lost’ Bitcoin from 2019 Case On Tuesday, The Irish Times […]
Read MoreSEC Chief Reinforces Crypto Framework With Clearer Token Classification Boundaries
U.S. crypto regulation takes a decisive turn as the SEC defines clearer boundaries for digital assets, narrowing its reach and signaling a shift toward structured oversight that could reshape compliance expectations and unlock market activity. SEC Redefines Crypto Oversight Boundaries Improving regulatory clarity for digital assets remained a central theme as Securities and Exchange Commission […]
Read MoreCrypto.com Launches IRAs: Defining a New Standard for Digital Native Retirement Accounts
This content is provided by a sponsor. Crypto.com, a leader in the global digital asset ecosystem, has launched Crypto.com IRAs — a pioneering retirement investment account platform. Crypto.com IRAs are designed to integrate digital assets, equities, and tax-advantaged growth into an integrated platform. Crypto.com IRAs are the next era in retirement planning, providing the first […]
Read MoreBitcoin Slips Below $69K as Conflicting US-Iran Reports Trigger Geopolitical Whiplash
Bitcoin reversed course after an intraday peak of $71,382, dipping below $69,000 as conflicting U.S.–Iran diplomatic messages spooked markets. Mixed Signals Trigger Mid-Morning Slide Bitcoin reversed course Tuesday, briefly dipping below the $69,000 mark as geopolitical whiplash from conflicting U.S.-Iran talks rattled risk assets. After hitting an intraday peak of $71,382, the leading cryptocurrency struggled […]
Read MoreTether Engages Big Four for First Full Audit
Tether has hired a Big Four accounting firm to conduct its first full financial audit. The move signals a major shift toward deeper transparency in the stablecoin sector. New Transparency Push for Tether With Major Financial Audit Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin, has announced plans to undergo its first full independent financial […]
Read MoreCircle Stock Drops 20% as Clarity Act Yield Rules and Tether Audit Shakes Performance
Circle’s stock took a sharp hit on Tuesday as regulatory pressure and a rival’s credibility push collided in real time. CRCL Faces Double Blow From U.S. Policy Draft and Rival Audit News Circle Internet Financial (NYSE: CRCL) saw its shares tumble roughly 20% intraday on March 24, 2026, sliding from early highs near $125 to […]
Read MoreStablecoin Rewards Hit a Wall in Senate’s CLARITY Act Draft, Leaving Industry Guessing
The latest Senate draft of the CLARITY Act draws a hard line: no yield for simply holding stablecoins, and the crypto industry isn’t exactly cheering. CLARITY Act Compromise Limits Stablecoin Earnings, Leaves Gray Areas The revised Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, unveiled to industry participants in a closed-door Capitol Hill session on Monday, allegedly bans […]
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