Visa unveils CLI tool to enable AI agents to execute card payments
Visa launches CLI tool enabling AI agents to execute card payments, expanding its push into automated and agent-driven commerce. The post Visa unveils CLI tool to enable AI agents to execute card payments appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 3/18/2026, 8:14:09 PM
Why the US-Iran conflict sent traders to Hyperliquid — and pushed HYPE into crypto’s top 10
Hyperliquid’s HYPE token moved into the top 10 crypto assets by market capitalization, beating Cardano's ADA amid a 1,700-fold rise in trading volume tied to oil volatility during the US-Iran conflict. Notably, Bitcoin benefited significantly from the broader bid for crypto during the conflict, but HYPE gained a second channel as traders used...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 3/18/2026, 8:10:54 PM
Nebius Prices $4 Billion Convertible Notes to Fuel AI Data Center Expansion
Nebius Group N.V. priced an upsized $4 billion convertible senior notes offering on Wednesday increasing the deal size after strong institutional demand. Inside Nebius’ $4B Raise to Power Next-Gen AI Infrastructure Nebius, the Nasdaq-listed AI infrastructure firm, trading under NBIS, had initially proposed a $3.75 billion raise a day earlier...
By Jamie Redman 3/18/2026, 8:05:06 PM
Uniswap (UNI) Deploys All Protocol Versions on Stripe-Backed Tempo Chain
Uniswap (UNI) v2, v3, and v4 launch on Tempo with first-ever aggregator hooks deployment, enabling AI agent payments via Machine Payments Protocol integration. (Read More)
By N/A 3/18/2026, 8:00:54 PM
Solana Price Prediction: SOL at $90 After SEC Decision — What’s Next?
Solana Price Today Solana (SOL) is currently trading around the $90 level, holding steady despite short-term volatility across the broader crypto market. Recent price action shows: Minor short-term pullback Strong weekly recovery Continued market interest This consolidation phase comes at a critical moment following a major regulatory development....
By Michelle DG 3/18/2026, 8:00:23 PM
Smartest Ripple (XRP) Alternative? Smart Money Move To Taurux (TAUX) as Presale Surpasses $300K Raised
Sixty percent of XRP’s circulating supply is currently held at a cost basis above market price. That is 36.8 billion tokens sitting on a combined $50.8 billion in unrealized losses. XRP trades at $1.51, down from its $3.65 all-time high reached in July 2025. Whales are buying into the pain: large wallets added 1.3 billion [...] The post Smartest...
By PR Desk 3/18/2026, 8:00:19 PM
Lummis says CLARITY Act must pass this year as Senate eyes April markup
Sen. Cynthia Lummis says the Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act “must be completed by the end of the year,” with Republicans planning a late‑April Banking Committee markup after months of delay. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) delivered her clearest deadline yet…
By Andrew Folkler 3/18/2026, 8:00:00 PM
Polymarket acquires Brahma to scale blockchain trading infrastructure
"Building reliable infrastructure across blockchain networks and traditional financial rails is hard — there are no shortcuts,” said Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan.
By Olivier Acuna 3/18/2026, 7:56:41 PM
FTX Recovery Trust to distribute $2.2B to creditors in March
The fourth round of reimbursements to creditors and former clients of the failed crypto exchange since February 2025 brings the total paid to about $10 billion.
By Vince Quill 3/18/2026, 7:47:34 PM
Crypto Fear and Greed rebounds off extreme lows as traders re-enter
The Crypto Fear and Greed Index just ended a 48-day stretch in the “extreme fear” zone, signalling improving sentiment among investors. Will fresh capital inflows reignite the bull market?
By Biraajmaan Tamuly 3/18/2026, 7:39:49 PM
Redotpay Courts $150M Ahead of Potential US IPO as Stablecoin Spending Push Accelerates
Hong Kong-based fintech Redotpay is in talks to raise up to $150 million ahead of a potential U.S. IPO, aiming to cement its role in turning stablecoins into everyday spending tools. Redotpay Positions Itself as Revolut-Style Crypto Payments Leader According to Bloomberg, the fundraising effort follows a $194 million capital raise completed in...
By Jamie Redman 3/18/2026, 7:35:46 PM
Solana Price Prediction: DeepSnitch AI Frenzy Takes Over Traders As March 31 Launch Approaches, SOL Challenges $95 and ETH Bulls Eye $2.6K
Two Democratic lawmakers introduced the BETS OFF Act this week, aiming to put an end to insider government information being used in prediction markets related to the US-Iran conflict. With government officials once again pushing back against prediction markets, the retail sector is primarily focused on the market-wide recovery. The Solana price...
By Michelle DG 3/18/2026, 7:30:03 PM
Roche deploys 3,500 Nvidia Blackwell GPUs to supercharge drug discovery
Roche's massive AI investment could redefine drug discovery timelines, challenging industry norms and intensifying competition with Eli Lilly. The post Roche deploys 3,500 Nvidia Blackwell GPUs to supercharge drug discovery appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 3/18/2026, 7:29:15 PM
Fold posts $69.6M net loss but doubles down on bitcoin credit card expansion
Fold's ambitious Bitcoin credit card expansion could redefine its market position, but sustaining financial losses poses significant risks. The post Fold posts $69.6M net loss but doubles down on bitcoin credit card expansion appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 3/18/2026, 7:29:12 PM
New Visa Crypto Labs Tool Hands AI a Wallet—and the Keys to the Checkout
Visa’s latest experiment turns the command line into a checkout lane, signaling that AI agents are no longer just thinking—they’re spending. Visa’s Command Line Bet: Let the Bots Pay Visa Crypto Labs has introduced Visa CLI, a beta command-line interface tool designed to let AI agents execute payments directly from the terminal, eliminating the...
By Bitcoin.com 3/18/2026, 7:23:19 PM
U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs Extend Winning Streak To Seven Days For First Time In 2026
US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded their first seven-day inflow streak of 2026, attracting roughly $1.2 billion in fresh allocations this week.
By Brenda Ngari 3/18/2026, 7:19:14 PM
SBI VC Trade Introduces Japan’s First Regulated USDC Lending Platform with 10% Annual Yield
SBI VC Trade launches Japan's first licensed USDC lending service with 10% annual returns, offering retail investors tax advantages and regulated access. The post SBI VC Trade Introduces Japan’s First Regulated USDC Lending Platform with 10% Annual Yield appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Oliver Dale 3/18/2026, 7:14:23 PM
Over 80 Wallets Now Hold Over 1 Million TRUMP Tokens, Highest Since October
TRUMP coin whales are accumulating assets in large numbers ahead of the United States President’s luncheon in April.
By Aliyu Pokima 3/18/2026, 7:10:10 PM
Sam Bankman-Fried's bankrupt exchange FTX set to repay creditors $2.2 billion this month
The trust handling the bankruptcy proceedings detailed how much will be distributed to creditors and claimants at the end of March.
By Olivier Acuna 3/18/2026, 7:06:59 PM
From $76K to $71K: Is Bitcoin Losing Its ‘Safe Haven’ Status to Macro Reality?
Bitcoin temporarily dropped below $71,000 after the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported higher-than-expected wholesale inflation, causing significant market turbulence. Macro Pressures: PPI vs. Geopolitics Bitcoin momentarily slipped below the $71,000 threshold on Wednesday after the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released data showing...
By Terence Zimwara 3/18/2026, 7:00:35 PM
Bitwise Found What’s Really Driving Ethereum Price, And It’s Not Fundamentals
Ethereum’s price has spent much of the past cycle lagging its own institutional and on-chain progress, and Bitwise says the reason is straightforward: ETH is still trading primarily as a Bitcoin proxy, not as a fundamentally valued network. In a new factor-model analysis, the asset manager found BTC has been the dominant force behind weekly ETH...
By Jake Simmons 3/18/2026, 7:00:15 PM
Dogwifhat Jumpstarting The Solana Meme Coin Season: Analyst Predicts 750% Rally For WIF
The Solana meme coin season could be getting an early push from Dogwifhat (WIF) as an analyst outlines a potential recovery from prolonged downside pressure. Market technician John Carter has thrown his full weight behind WIF, laying out a technical case for a massive 750% price rally that could surpass what most traders are expecting […]
By Scott Matherson 3/18/2026, 7:00:11 PM
Polymarket acquires DeFi startup Brahma to deepen its onchain stack
Polymarket has acquired DeFi infrastructure startup Brahma, folding its smart-account execution layer into a prediction market now eyeing a $20B valuation and an AI‑driven, onchain future. Polymarket, the blockchain-based prediction market platform currently eyeing a valuation of approximately $20 billion,…
By Andrew Folkler 3/18/2026, 7:00:00 PM
3 Reasons Why Bitcoin (BTC) Could Climb Higher in the Short Term
At the same time, one important indicator suggests that the price may also plummet dramatically in the foreseeable future.
By Dimitar Dzhondzhorov 3/18/2026, 6:48:57 PM
Till Death or Seed Phrase: Woman Accused of Spying on Husband, Stealing $172 Million in Bitcoin
Bitcoin Magazine Till Death or Seed Phrase: Woman Accused of Spying on Husband, Stealing $172 Million in Bitcoin A UK woman is accused of spying on her husband and stealing $172 million in Bitcoin from his hardware wallet. This post Till Death or Seed Phrase: Woman Accused of Spying on Husband, Stealing $172 Million in Bitcoin first appeared on...
By Micah Zimmerman 3/18/2026, 6:41:46 PM
S&P 500 Launches First Licensed Perpetual on Hyperliquid Blockchain
S&P 500 perpetual derivative launches on Hyperliquid, offering 24/7 on-chain trading access for non-US participants with official licensing from S&P DJI. The post S&P 500 Launches First Licensed Perpetual on Hyperliquid Blockchain appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Oliver Dale 3/18/2026, 6:39:58 PM
Algorand Cuts 25% of Staff the Day After SEC Confirms ALGO Is Not a Security
The post Algorand Cuts 25% of Staff the Day After SEC Confirms ALGO Is Not a Security appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The Algorand Foundation has laid off 25% of its workforce, citing a difficult global macro environment and the broader crypto market downturn. The cuts came just one day after one of the most positive regulatory...
By Anjali Belgaumkar 3/18/2026, 6:39:21 PM
Court Reaffirms Bitcoin’s Status as Property but Limits Tort Claims in $172M Case
A United Kingdom High Court’s recent ruling has clarified the legal status of bitcoin, stating that while it is considered property, it cannot be subjected to traditional legal claims applicable to physical goods. The $172 Million Bitcoin Dispute In a landmark ruling, the High Court of Justice clarified the legal status of digital assets,...
By Terence Zimwara 3/18/2026, 6:35:14 PM
Cardano Price Prediction 2026: ADA Pales in Comparison to DeepSnitch AI, Whose March 31 Launch and Uniswap Listing Could Spark a 100X Uptrend
The US, UK, and Canadian authorities have initiated a collaborative crackdown on crypto fraud in Operation Atlantic, which focuses on phishing scams and assists victims in reclaiming stolen money. The program includes such agencies as the US Secret Service, National Crime Agency, and Ontario Securities Commission. One way investors could protect...
By Michelle DG 3/18/2026, 6:30:13 PM
Together AI Upgrades Fine-Tuning Platform With Vision and Reasoning Support
Together AI adds tool calling, reasoning traces, and vision-language fine-tuning to its platform, with 6x throughput gains for 100B+ parameter models. (Read More)
By N/A 3/18/2026, 6:27:34 PM
Federal Reserve Holds Rates as Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Crash: What the FOMC Decision Means for Crypto
The post Federal Reserve Holds Rates as Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Crash: What the FOMC Decision Means for Crypto appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 3.5% to 3.75% on Tuesday, delivering exactly what markets expected but offering little of the comfort traders were hoping for. Bitcoin fell 4% to...
By Anjali Belgaumkar 3/18/2026, 6:23:54 PM
Kalshi co-founder fights back against Arizona’s ‘overstep’ in what a lawyer calls a federal-state turf war
Arizona has filed 20 criminal counts against Kalshi, a prediction market platform, accusing it of operating an illegal gambling business and offering election wagering in the state.
By Francisco Rodrigues 3/18/2026, 6:19:24 PM
Bitcoin Regains Momentum as US Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged
Bitcoin's price tumbled before the news went out but it staged a minor recovery.
By Jordan Lyanchev 3/18/2026, 6:17:26 PM
Kraken Postpones $20B Public Offering Amid Cryptocurrency Market Turbulence
Kraken postpones its $20B IPO amid crypto market volatility, focusing on acquisitions and growth strategies while waiting for improved market conditions. The post Kraken Postpones $20B Public Offering Amid Cryptocurrency Market Turbulence appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Oliver Dale 3/18/2026, 6:17:16 PM
Fed holds rates amid higher inflation outlook: Bitcoin bounces to $72K
Bitcoin’s pre-FOMC sell-off eased as the US Federal Reserve's choice to leave interest rates unchanged was followed by a swift bounce in BTC price.
By Biraajmaan Tamuly 3/18/2026, 6:16:41 PM
Character.AI Launches Imagine Gallery as CHAI Token Surges 187%
Character.AI rolls out Imagine Gallery for organizing AI-generated visuals while CHAI token posts triple-digit gains amid platform expansion. (Read More)
By N/A 3/18/2026, 6:16:02 PM
Red Cat Holdings (RCAT) Stock Surges 12% Near 52-Week Peak on Strong Earnings Outlook
Red Cat (RCAT) stock jumps 12% ahead of Q4 earnings, with revenue forecast to explode 1,842% YoY to $24M-$26.5M driven by military drone contracts. The post Red Cat Holdings (RCAT) Stock Surges 12% Near 52-Week Peak on Strong Earnings Outlook appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/18/2026, 6:13:56 PM
XRP Needs CLARITY Act Momentum to Unlock the Next Critical Price Zone
Large XRP holders added 200 million tokens over two weeks, quietly building their stack even as the price failed to hold $1.50.
By Wayne Jones 3/18/2026, 6:09:54 PM
Breaking: Bitcoin Reacts to Fed's Latest Rate Decision
The Fed just held rates steady at 3.5%-3.75% in an 11-1 vote.
By Alex Dovbnya 3/18/2026, 6:09:30 PM
FOMC Keeps Interest Rates Steady, Ignoring Trump’s Call to Cut
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday, brushing aside public pressure from President Donald Trump and signaling a cautious stance as economic crosscurrents persist. FOMC Holds the Line on Rates The Federal Open Market Committee voted to keep the federal funds rate in a target range of 3.50% to 3.75%, opting for patience despite...
By Jamie Redman 3/18/2026, 6:03:15 PM
Ethereum is outperforming Bitcoin when it shouldn’t be — what’s driving it?
Ethereum is outpacing Bitcoin as tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran continue to shape global markets. Data from CryptoSlate shows ETH has risen 18% against the dollar since the start of March, compared with a 13% gain for Bitcoin over the same period. The ETH/BTC ratio has also moved higher, rising 7.6% to […] The post Ethereum...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 3/18/2026, 6:02:33 PM
AbbVie (ABBV) Shares Plunge Nearly 5% as FDA Clears J&J’s Rival Psoriasis Treatment
AbbVie (ABBV) dropped 4.69% after FDA approved J&J's Icotyde psoriasis pill, creating fresh competition for blockbuster drug Skyrizi. The post AbbVie (ABBV) Shares Plunge Nearly 5% as FDA Clears J&J’s Rival Psoriasis Treatment appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/18/2026, 6:01:20 PM
Fed holds rates steady as sticky inflation and geopolitics pressure markets
Fed holds rates steady as PPI inflation beats forecasts and crypto markets decline amid rising geopolitical tensions. The post Fed holds rates steady as sticky inflation and geopolitics pressure markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 3/18/2026, 6:00:34 PM
Cardano (ADA) Stagnates at $0.30, But Experts Shift Focus to Taurox (TAUX) After Securing $300K at Launch
Cardano is stuck below $0.305 with bears firmly in control despite a 150% volume surge that should have powered a breakout. ADA sits at $0.284 today, still 70% below its all-time high, and the resistance just will not break. The catalysts are all there: Midnight mainnet launches before month’s end, CME futures went live recently, [...] The post...
By PR Desk 3/18/2026, 6:00:04 PM
XRP price prediction: slow grind or real breakout this cycle?
XRP has legal clarity and sits in a post‑parabolic range; models see slow upside toward 2026–2030, with any real breakout hinging on Ripple turning hype into payment volume. XRP (XRP) is trading around the mid‑$1.40s in March 2026, still capped…
By Andrew Folkler 3/18/2026, 6:00:00 PM
ETH Strengthens on ETF Inflows and Rising Open Interest
Institutional ETFs and rising derivatives open interest signal growing confidence and support Ethereum’s ongoing uptrend. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Alex Costa 3/18/2026, 6:00:00 PM
Federal Reserve holds policy steady as Iran war adds to growth and inflation concerns
Bitcoin remained sharply lower for the session following the expected decision by the U.S. central bank.
By James Van Straten 3/18/2026, 5:59:47 PM
OpenAI Codex Security Ditches SAST for AI-Driven Vulnerability Detection
OpenAI explains why Codex Security uses AI constraint reasoning instead of traditional static analysis, aiming to cut false positives in code security scanning. (Read More)
By N/A 3/18/2026, 5:55:24 PM
Fastly (FSLY) Stock Soars to 52-Week Peak After Debt Maturity and Strong Q4 Performance
Fastly (FSLY) stock soars to 52-week high of $25.80, up 259% annually, as debt concerns fade and Q4 earnings beat estimates with first profitable year. The post Fastly (FSLY) Stock Soars to 52-Week Peak After Debt Maturity and Strong Q4 Performance appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/18/2026, 5:55:13 PM
Barrick Gold (ABX) Shares Plunge as Lawsuit Gets Green Light and Gold Tumbles
Barrick Gold (ABX) stock tumbled 4.77% as Ontario court advances class-action lawsuit and gold prices fall below $5,000 for first time since February. The post Barrick Gold (ABX) Shares Plunge as Lawsuit Gets Green Light and Gold Tumbles appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/18/2026, 5:48:56 PM