Crypto for Advisors: Bitcoin’s price discovery
Bitcoin’s price discovery is increasingly driven by derivatives positioning and institutional synthetics rather than spot demand, signaling a structural shift in how crypto markets move.
By Bullish Dumpling 3/19/2026, 3:00:00 PM
Coinbase Commerce seed phrase page alarms security community ahead of March 31 shutdown
Coinbase Commerce’s seed phrase withdrawal page is drawing fierce criticism from security researchers, who warn it normalizes typing 12-word recovery phrases into a website just days before the March 31 shutdown deadline. A subdomain page belonging to Coinbase Commerce —…
By Andrew Folkler 3/19/2026, 2:59:44 PM
Polymarket Acquires DeFi Startup Brahma in Latest Expansion Move
Polymarket Acquires DeFi Startup Brahma in Expansion Move The post Polymarket Acquires DeFi Startup Brahma in Latest Expansion Move appeared first on Coinspeaker.
By Daniel Francis 3/19/2026, 2:59:15 PM
Federal Reserve moves to ease capital rules for Wall Street’s biggest banks
Fed unveils a 90-day comment plan to ease Basel III and G-SIB capital rules, modestly cutting requirements for large banks and more for regional lenders. The Federal Reserve voted Thursday morning to formally release a sweeping package of proposed bank…
By Dorian Batycka 3/19/2026, 2:53:31 PM
Market Plunge Explained: Why Stocks Tumbled on Thursday, March 19
Stocks tumbled Thursday as Iran-Israel strikes on energy sites drove oil to $119. Bitcoin fell below $70K while Fed signals hawkish stance on rates. The post Market Plunge Explained: Why Stocks Tumbled on Thursday, March 19 appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/19/2026, 2:50:59 PM
Bitcoin slips below $71k as Powell and Iran oil shock hit crypto
Bitcoin sinks below $71k as Powell’s hawkish tone and Iran’s oil shock trigger a $542M liquidation wave across leveraged crypto markets. Crypto markets extended their slide into Thursday as the combined aftershock of the Federal Reserve’s March policy meeting and…
By Andrew Folkler 3/19/2026, 2:47:39 PM
ECB seeks experts to help integrate digital euro into ATMs, card payment terminals
The European Central Bank is preparing the ground should legislators enable the issuance of a digital currency and the bank's governing council approve issuing it.
By Olivier Acuna 3/19/2026, 2:46:37 PM
Hashi Fuels Sui DeFi with New Bitcoin Access
Hashi announces that it will allow using Bitcoin in DeFi without wrappers. This project is built on Sui…
By Niharika Deshpande 3/19/2026, 2:46:13 PM
Aster Price in Flux Post Mainnet Launch: Can it Hold $0.67?
Aster DEX launched on March 17 with zero-knowledge privacy, but the token slipped below $0.70 on bearish market.…
By Harsh Chauhan 3/19/2026, 2:45:32 PM
Spot Gold Slides Massively, Tests $4,500 Mark for First Time Since Early February
Precious metals prices tumbled sharply in early U.S. trading on Thursday, with gold falling more than 5% as macro pressures triggered broad liquidation across the complex. Gold Price Drops 5% in U.S. Trading as Fed Policy Pressures Metals Market Gold dropped to a bid of $4,561.70 and ask of $4,563.70 at 9:33 a.m. EST, down […]
By Jamie Redman 3/19/2026, 2:45:26 PM
Venture Global (VG) Stock Jumps 14.5% Following Massive $8.6B Financing Deal
Venture Global (VG) stock rallied 14.5% after securing $8.6B in financing for its CP2 LNG Phase 2 project, attracting $19B in total bank interest. The post Venture Global (VG) Stock Jumps 14.5% Following Massive $8.6B Financing Deal appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/19/2026, 2:44:53 PM
Crypto trader goes long on 33 tokens then beefs with $TRUMP
The trader's actions highlight the volatile intersection of politics and crypto, raising ethical concerns and potential market manipulation risks. The post Crypto trader goes long on 33 tokens then beefs with $TRUMP appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 3/19/2026, 2:43:24 PM
Dogecoin Price Falls Below $0.10, But 12% Open Interest Signals Reset
Dogecoin futures open interest hints at a likely price reset as DOGE falls below $0.10.
By Godfrey Benjamin 3/19/2026, 2:39:00 PM
Serina Therapeutics (SER) Stock Jumps 39% Following $63M Financing Deal and Leadership Announcement
Serina Therapeutics (SER) stock jumped 39% after-hours on news of a $30M private placement and Greg Bailey's appointment as Co-Chairman. The post Serina Therapeutics (SER) Stock Jumps 39% Following $63M Financing Deal and Leadership Announcement appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/19/2026, 2:38:57 PM
Bitcoin’s Price Slips Below $70K, but GCOIN by Playnance Eyes $100M Milestone
Bitcoin’s price was heavily rejected at $76,000 a couple of days ago, and the correction accelerated today. The cryptocurrency is now trading below $70,000, sending the entire market sentiment to extreme fear. Major altcoins like Ethereum and Ripple’s XRP are also on the downside, both losing important support levels. Amid these dwindling market...
By Felix Mollen 3/19/2026, 2:36:07 PM
Bitcoin $20,000 put option is third most popular strike ahead of quarterly expiry
Nearly $600M in deep out-of-the-money puts highlights tail-risk positioning, though flows point more to volatility strategies than to outright bearish bets.
By James Van Straten 3/19/2026, 2:34:51 PM
Zcash price falls below $240 amid profit-taking: what’s next for ZEC?
Zcash price was down nearly 10% in the past 24 hours. The ZEC token changed hands at around $239 as bulls risk a key support level. Is the dip a healthy consolidation move or the start of a deeper correction? Zcash (ZEC) pulled back sharply on Thursday, falling nearly 10% in intraday performance as the […] The post Zcash price falls below $240...
By Benson Toti 3/19/2026, 2:31:04 PM
Apex Group and Polygon Unveil T-REX Ledger for Streamlined Token Compliance
Apex Group and Polygon Labs launch T-REX Ledger, a compliance-focused blockchain enabling regulated tokenized assets to transfer across networks seamlessly. The post Apex Group and Polygon Unveil T-REX Ledger for Streamlined Token Compliance appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Oliver Dale 3/19/2026, 2:30:56 PM
Arthur Hayes bets on ETHFI token, can it breakout?
Arthur Hayes, a veteran trader and co-founder of BitMEX, has once again placed a bet in ETHFI nearly a month after a possible exit from the token. According to a March 19 X post by on-chain tracker Lookonchain, Hayes invested…
By Rony Roy 3/19/2026, 2:29:47 PM
BTC Price Slows as Fed Holds Rates, playnance’s G Coin Debuts on MEXC With 500,000 + Holders
Bitcoin holds near key support as Fed signals drive volatility, while playnance G Coin gains traction with strong early activity and staking demand.
By Maya Collins 3/19/2026, 2:28:19 PM
Bitcoin as 'Ultimate Hedge?' Saylor Doubles Down While BTC Hits $69,200 Amid Gold and Silver's Collapse
As gold and silver prices tumble, Michael Saylor declares Bitcoin the "ultimate hedge against chaos." Discover why the MicroStrategy founder believes BTC is outclassing precious metals in 2026 and what this means for Strategy's Bitcoin portfolio.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 3/19/2026, 2:27:00 PM
Cheniere Energy (LNG) Stock Soars to Record High Amid Hormuz Crisis and Thai Contract Boost
Cheniere Energy (LNG) surges 5.85% to record $267.24 as Strait of Hormuz closure tightens supply and Thailand expands LNG order to 1.3M tons annually. The post Cheniere Energy (LNG) Stock Soars to Record High Amid Hormuz Crisis and Thai Contract Boost appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/19/2026, 2:26:59 PM
S&P 500 Perpetual Contracts Go Live on Hyperliquid Through TradeXYZ Licensing Deal
TLDR: S&P Dow Jones licensed the S&P 500 to TradeXYZ, enabling perpetual contracts on the Hyperliquid DEX Traders globally can now access leveraged S&P 500 exposure 24/7 without a brokerage account US regulators may scrutinize the product, as equity perps remain banned for American users on most platforms If S&P 500 perps succeed, major indexes...
By Brenda Mary 3/19/2026, 2:24:38 PM
Major League Baseball signs prediction markets pacts with CFTC, Polymarket
The arrangement between the U.S. derivatives regulator and the professional sports organization is the first of its kind in overseeing sports events contracts.
By Jesse Hamilton 3/19/2026, 2:20:47 PM
Circle's Arc Network Targets Banks With Basel-Friendly USDC Rails
Circle launches Arc, a permissioned validator network designed to help banks achieve favorable capital treatment for USDC holdings under Basel standards. (Read More)
By N/A 3/19/2026, 2:20:29 PM
TRUMP Token Jumps 50% As Huge Whales Hit 5-Month High
50% gains for the Crypto President's signature comes an with exaggerated risk if this humongous rally doesn't prove itself sustainable. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Samantha Diamo 3/19/2026, 2:20:00 PM
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
By Cointelegraph 3/19/2026, 2:17:32 PM
5 Ways the Fed’s Basel III Pivot Unlocks Institutional Bitcoin Custody
Bitcoin Magazine 5 Ways the Fed’s Basel III Pivot Unlocks Institutional Bitcoin Custody Fed proposal cuts bank capital by 4.8% and fixes custody risk rules, clearing a major regulatory hurdle for institutional Bitcoin adoption This post 5 Ways the Fed’s Basel III Pivot Unlocks Institutional Bitcoin Custody first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is...
By Nick Ward 3/19/2026, 2:17:29 PM
Strive (ASST) Accumulates 13,600 Bitcoin Despite $393 Million Loss in First Six Months as Public Company
Bitcoin Magazine Strive (ASST) Accumulates 13,600 Bitcoin Despite $393 Million Loss in First Six Months as Public Company Strive, Inc. reported that it held 13,628 Bitcoin as of March 17, 2026, placing it among the top 10 corporate holders globally. This post Strive (ASST) Accumulates 13,600 Bitcoin Despite $393 Million Loss in First Six Months as...
By Micah Zimmerman 3/19/2026, 2:16:47 PM
OpNet Launches Bitcoin-Native DeFi Platform with OP-20 Tokens and SlowFi Architecture
OpNet brings DeFi to Bitcoin's mainnet with OP-20 tokens, SlowFi design, and native trading. No bridges or wrapped BTC needed for decentralized finance. The post OpNet Launches Bitcoin-Native DeFi Platform with OP-20 Tokens and SlowFi Architecture appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Oliver Dale 3/19/2026, 2:13:58 PM
Circle Targets $27 Trillion Trapped in Global Payment System With New Network
BIS data shows $27 trillion sits idle in correspondent banking accounts. Circle's Payments Network aims to unlock this trapped liquidity using USDC settlement. (Read More)
By N/A 3/19/2026, 2:12:29 PM
Stablecoins just lost key battle as insurance protection to be reserved only for bank-issued tokens
The stablecoin debate in Washington is increasingly becoming a fight over a single question: who gets to keep deposit insurance on-chain? FDIC Chair Travis Hill signaled that payment stablecoins under the GENIUS Act should not qualify for pass-through insurance, while tokenized deposits that meet the legal definition of a deposit would retain the...
By Gino Matos 3/19/2026, 2:10:26 PM
Eli Lilly (LLY) Stock: Retatrutide Achieves 17% Weight Loss in Landmark Diabetes Study
Eli Lilly (LLY) retatrutide succeeds in Phase 3 trial, cutting blood sugar by 2% and achieving 16.8% weight loss—highest seen in obesity medications. The post Eli Lilly (LLY) Stock: Retatrutide Achieves 17% Weight Loss in Landmark Diabetes Study appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/19/2026, 2:09:21 PM
Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) Shares Decline Amid $7.5B Chile Copper Mine Expansion Filing
Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) stock falls ~5% as copper prices drop. Company files permit for $7.5B El Abra mine expansion that could quadruple output by 2033. The post Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) Shares Decline Amid $7.5B Chile Copper Mine Expansion Filing appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/19/2026, 2:08:51 PM
Coinbase Commerce page requests seed phrases, raising security concerns
A Coinbase subdomain linked to its Commerce tool reportedly directed users to a withdrawal page asking to enter their seed phrases, raising concerns among security observers.
By Helen Partz 3/19/2026, 2:05:06 PM
Circle Secures SOC 2 Type 2 Certification for USDC Mint and Wallets
Circle receives Deloitte-audited SOC 2 Type 2 report covering 12 months of security controls for its Mint and Wallets system, strengthening enterprise compliance credentials. (Read More)
By N/A 3/19/2026, 2:03:29 PM
Nvidia (NVDA) Stock Slips in Pre-Market Despite Bullish Wall Street Analyst Upgrades Post-GTC
Nvidia (NVDA) stock dropped 2.6% premarket Thursday despite Raymond James lifting target to $323 and Truist to $287 after revealing $1T order visibility. The post Nvidia (NVDA) Stock Slips in Pre-Market Despite Bullish Wall Street Analyst Upgrades Post-GTC appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/19/2026, 2:03:23 PM
Hands-on Review by Bitcoin.com – Digging Into Vultisig’s World
Hands-on Review by Bitcoin.com. Vultisig is a seedless, multi-device crypto vault built around Threshold Signature Scheme (TSS) technology. Instead of generating a traditional seed phrase, the wallet distributes signing authority across multiple devices, requiring a defined threshold to authorize transactions. To evaluate how this model performs...
By Media 3/19/2026, 2:00:59 PM
Crypto.com Slashes 12% of Workforce in AI-Driven Restructuring
Crypto.com lays off 180 workers citing AI integration. CEO Marszalek says companies failing to adopt AI will collapse as industry faces transformation. The post Crypto.com Slashes 12% of Workforce in AI-Driven Restructuring appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/19/2026, 1:49:45 PM
Xiaomi (XIACF) Stock Surges 5% on $8.7B AI Investment and SU7 EV Refresh
Xiaomi stock surged 5% after announcing $8.7B AI investment and launching MiMo-V2-Pro model. SU7 EV facelift promises 900km range. The post Xiaomi (XIACF) Stock Surges 5% on $8.7B AI Investment and SU7 EV Refresh appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/19/2026, 1:42:01 PM
Ancient Bitcoin Whales Sell Over $117 Million In BTC As Chances Of Another Fed Rate Cut Shrink
Some of Bitcoin’s earliest investors are starting to sell their holdings after the Federal Reserve delivered a hawkish tone.
By Brenda Ngari 3/19/2026, 1:39:29 PM
Digital Euro Enters New Phase With ATM and Terminal Infrastructure Focus
ECB advances digital euro with ATM integration, offline payments, and certification standards. Pilot phase set for late 2027 across European payment systems. The post Digital Euro Enters New Phase With ATM and Terminal Infrastructure Focus appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Oliver Dale 3/19/2026, 1:36:54 PM
Cloudflare (NET) Stock Surges 7% Amid CEO’s $30M Share Sale
Cloudflare (NET) stock surged 6.6% on AI security news and threat intelligence report while CEO Matthew Prince sold $30.5M in shares under Rule 10b5-1. The post Cloudflare (NET) Stock Surges 7% Amid CEO’s $30M Share Sale appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/19/2026, 1:34:33 PM
Gold Plunges Over 7% as Federal Reserve Maintains Hawkish Stance Amid Middle East Turmoil
Gold plummeted over 7% to $4,558/oz as the Fed held rates steady and Iran attacked Middle East energy sites. Mining stocks declined sharply. The post Gold Plunges Over 7% as Federal Reserve Maintains Hawkish Stance Amid Middle East Turmoil appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/19/2026, 1:33:45 PM
Rivian (RIVN) Stock Surges 8% Following Uber’s Massive $1.25B Robotaxi Partnership
Rivian (RIVN) stock jumps 8% after Uber announces $1.25B investment deal for 50,000 R2 robotaxis launching in San Francisco and Miami by 2028. The post Rivian (RIVN) Stock Surges 8% Following Uber’s Massive $1.25B Robotaxi Partnership appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/19/2026, 1:32:33 PM
Solana Structure Fractures: Accumulation In Spot Clashes With Derivatives Selling Pressure
Solana has retraced below the $90 level as volatility resurfaces across the cryptocurrency market, signaling renewed uncertainty after a period of relative stabilization. The move lower reflects growing hesitation among traders, with price action struggling to sustain momentum as broader market conditions remain fragile. Related Reading: XRP...
By Sebastian Villafuerte 3/19/2026, 1:30:42 PM
Celo Proposal Aims to Hand Browser Firm Opera 160M CELO to Cement Long-Term Stakeholder Role
Celo Core Co. has proposed transferring 160 million CELO to Opera, aiming to convert a high-performing partnership into a long-term, incentive-aligned network stake. Opera’s Minipay Success Spurs Celo’s Largest Governance Proposal Yet The proposal, published Thursday on the Celo Forum, outlines a one-time allocation from the protocol’s unreleased...
By Jamie Redman 3/19/2026, 1:30:30 PM
Musk posts about Dogecoin again, will the leading meme coin breakout?
Elon Musk has once again taken to X to share a post about Dogecoin, mimicking one of the most famous scenes from the blockbuster movie “The Godfather.” In a March 19 X post, the X owner and a long-time advocate…
By Rony Roy 3/19/2026, 1:30:00 PM
Ripple Price Forecast: XRP clings to support as retail and institutional interest cools
Ripple (XRP) is edging lower for the third consecutive day, trading around $1.46 at the time of writing on Thursday.
By N/A 3/19/2026, 1:30:00 PM
Bitcoin Price Prediction: How Low Can BTC Fall If $70K Level Is Lost Decisively?
Bitcoin has continued to trade in a precarious zone after months of relentless selling pressure from the October 2025 highs above $125K. The asset is currently hovering below $70,000, attempting to stabilize after a dramatic downtrend, but several technical and on-chain signals suggest the battle between buyers and sellers is far from over....
By Shayan Markets 3/19/2026, 1:28:35 PM