Report: Prediction Markets Polymarket and Kalshi Eye $20B Valuations as Investor Interest Builds
According to a recent report, the two heavyweight prediction markets, Polymarket and Kalshi, are said to be chatting with prospective backers about fresh fundraising rounds. Current figures place Kalshi’s valuation near $11 billion and Polymarket’s around $9 billion, and if capital does come calling, each company is eyeing a lofty $20 billion...
By Jamie Redman 3/9/2026, 5:30:55 AM
NYDIG: Bitcoin’s Stock Correlation Doesn’t Undermine Its Diversification Role
Bitcoin is still a good portfolio diversifier despite becoming more correlated with TradFi risk assets, according to analysis from financial services firm NYDIG. The post NYDIG: Bitcoin’s Stock Correlation Doesn’t Undermine Its Diversification Role appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jody McDonald 3/9/2026, 5:25:14 AM
Solana (SOL) Tumbles to $80, Traders Watch Critical Support Defense
Solana failed to settle above $90 and extended losses. SOL price is now consolidating losses below $85 and might struggle to start a recovery wave. SOL price started a fresh decline below $85 and $82 against the US Dollar. The price is now trading below $85 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with...
By Aayush Jindal 3/9/2026, 5:18:26 AM
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Post Back-to-Back Weekly Inflows for First Time in 5 Months
US spot Bitcoin ETFs posted back-to-back weekly inflows for the first time in five months, drawing $568M last week after $787M the prior week, ending a $3.8B five-week outflow streak. The post Spot Bitcoin ETFs Post Back-to-Back Weekly Inflows for First Time in 5 Months appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 3/9/2026, 5:18:02 AM
Internet Computer (ICP) Price Prediction 2026, 2027 – 2030: Is ICP Preparing a Move Toward $25?
The post Internet Computer (ICP) Price Prediction 2026, 2027 – 2030: Is ICP Preparing a Move Toward $25? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Story Highlights The live price of the ICP crypto is . If the recovery structure develops, ICP could gradually climb toward the $27 region by the end of 2026. With stronger Web3 infrastructure adoption,...
By Shubham Vishwakarma 3/9/2026, 5:16:40 AM
Kalshi and Polymarket Each Eye $20B Valuations as Prediction Markets Hit $18B Monthly Volume
Kalshi and Polymarket are each exploring funding rounds near US$20B, double their recent valuations. The post Kalshi and Polymarket Each Eye $20B Valuations as Prediction Markets Hit $18B Monthly Volume appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 3/9/2026, 5:08:04 AM
Bitcoin could face deeper downside as odds of U.S. market meltdown rise to 35%
Veteran strategist Ed Yardeni raised his probability of a stock market crash this year as oil tops $100, the dollar posts its best week in a year, and the Iran conflict expands to Saudi Arabia.
By Shaurya Malwa 3/9/2026, 5:04:41 AM
Alibaba-Linked AI Agent ROME Attempts Crypto Mining and Network Tunnelling During Training
An Alibaba-linked AI agent named ROME hijacked training GPUs for unauthorised crypto mining and opened a covert SSH tunnel during RL tests. The post Alibaba-Linked AI Agent ROME Attempts Crypto Mining and Network Tunnelling During Training appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 3/9/2026, 5:01:31 AM
Saylor hints at Strategy’s 101st Bitcoin purchase as price slips amid US-Iran tensions
Strategy may be gearing up for its 101st Bitcoin purchase, according to a cryptic post shared by co-founder Michael Saylor. As is often the case with Saylor’s posts, he shared Strategy’s Bitcoin accumulation chart, which tracks the company’s purchases since…
By Rony Roy 3/9/2026, 4:57:39 AM
Cardano Price Forecast: ADA keeps the broader backdrop bearish as trendline caps recovery
Cardano (ADA) price trades at $0.25 as of Monday, after falling nearly 9% in the previous week. The ongoing geopolitical conflicts dampen the broader risk sentiment.
By N/A 3/9/2026, 4:55:24 AM
Willy Woo Flags Bitcoin Bull Trap as Bear Market Enters Middle Phase
On-chain analyst Willy Woo flagged a Bitcoin "bull trap" forming through the end of April, warning the asset is mid-bear cycle at $67,000 with a potential floor near $45,000 in late 2026. The post Willy Woo Flags Bitcoin Bull Trap as Bear Market Enters Middle Phase appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 3/9/2026, 4:54:51 AM
Oil shorts on Hyperliquid get wiped out as crude surges 30% on Iran escalation
Tokenized crude oil futures saw their largest liquidation event on crypto venues as the conflict expanded to Saudi Arabia and Gulf oil production collapsed.
By Shaurya Malwa 3/9/2026, 4:54:31 AM
Half-Million Bitcoin May Not Be Crazy, Says Popular Analyst
The post Half-Million Bitcoin May Not Be Crazy, Says Popular Analyst appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The debate around Bitcoin reaching $500,000 this cycle has resurfaced after popular crypto analyst PlanB reaffirmed his bullish outlook for the 2024–2028 halving cycle. PlanB’s prediction is based on the Stock-to-Flow Model, a framework...
By Debashree Patra 3/9/2026, 4:53:59 AM
Orbital data center company to start mining Bitcoin in space
Starcloud CEO Philip Johnston noted that it is 30 times cheaper to mine Bitcoin on ASICs than on GPUs in space on a kilowatt-hour basis.
By Brayden Lindrea 3/9/2026, 4:49:53 AM
XRP Price Sets Stage for Comeback — Recovery Wave Incoming?
XRP price extended losses and traded below $1.3650. The price is now consolidating losses but faces hurdles near $1.3550 and $1.380. XRP price started another decline and traded below the $1.3550 zone. The price is now trading below $1.3620 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at...
By Aayush Jindal 3/9/2026, 4:38:04 AM
XRP Notes 27% Surge in Daily Burn Activity as On-Chain Metrics Turn Promising
XRP saw impressive growth in its network activity over the last day, causing the amount of tokens burned as fees during the period to rise by over 27%.
By Caroline Amosun 3/9/2026, 4:32:00 AM
Trump Says Oil Prices Will Drop Rapidly After Iran Nuclear Threat Destroyed
Oil markets spiked past $100 as Operation Epic Fury rattled global energy flows, with Donald J. Trump arguing the surge is a temporary price tied to eliminating Iran’s nuclear threat and restoring long-term stability. Oil Prices Spike as Trump Defends Cost of Operation Epic Fury Energy markets jolted higher as geopolitical tensions tied to...
By Kevin Helms 3/9/2026, 4:30:56 AM
Flow Foundation files court motion to block Korean exchange delistings
Every major global exchange has restored full FLOW services, said the Foundation on Monday.
By Martin Young 3/9/2026, 4:30:18 AM
Bitcoin correlation with tech stocks overblown: NYDIG
NYDIG’s Greg Cipolaro says that Bitcoin and tech stocks aren’t converging and are likely just reacting to macroeconomic conditions rather than trading in tandem.
By Jesse Coghlan 3/9/2026, 3:49:59 AM
Top Crypto Gainers: DeXe, Chiliz, and LayerZero sustain gains despite oil prices weighing on Bitcoin
DeXe (DEXE), Chiliz (CHZ), and LayerZero (ZRO) are the top-performing cryptos over the last 24 hours. Technically, the altcoins remain at risk as the broader market remains under pressure from the US-Iran war.
By N/A 3/9/2026, 3:46:02 AM
What Happened to Tesla’s 43,770 BTC? On-Chain Data Reveals Full Story Behind Its Crypto Moves
Tesla’s $1.5 billion bitcoin bet produced early profits, huge sales during the 2022 crypto crash, and a lasting corporate crypto footprint, as blockchain analysis shows Elon Musk’s company still holds a significant stash. Arkham Traces Tesla’s $1.5B Bitcoin Bet: Early Profits, Massive 2022 Sales, and What Happened Next Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk...
By Kevin Helms 3/9/2026, 3:30:33 AM
Crypto regulatory clarity matters more for banks, ex-CFTC chief says
If the CLARITY Act fails to pass, Giancarlo said he expects Paul Atkins at the SEC and Mike Selig at the CFTC will likely write rules to create clarity for the industry.
By Stephen Katte 3/9/2026, 3:28:08 AM
Oil futures surge 20% past $110 as war fears hammer Asian stocks, bitcoin steady near $67K
Nikkei drops more than 6%, and Kospi slides about 8% as traders price supply disruption risk, while prediction markets show strong odds of $120 crude.
By Sam Reynolds 3/9/2026, 3:25:40 AM
Top 3 Price Prediction: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple – BTC, ETH and XRP bears remain in control, hinting at deeper correction
Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP) prices struggle on Monday, with key resistances holding firm across these top three cryptocurrencies.
By N/A 3/9/2026, 3:24:31 AM
Ethereum Price Extends Pullback, $1,920 Support Now Under Threat
Ethereum price started a fresh decline below $2,000. ETH is now correcting gains above $1,920 and might decline further in the near term. Ethereum started a downside correction below the $2,020 zone. The price is trading below $2,000 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break below a key bullish trend line with support at $2,020...
By Aayush Jindal 3/9/2026, 3:18:20 AM
Why Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Prices Are Not Crashing Today?
The post Why Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Prices Are Not Crashing Today? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Cryptocurrencies defied a sweeping global market selloff on Monday as a catastrophic oil supply shock and escalating U.S.-Iran tensions sent equities tumbling, with Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP each posting modest gains even as Wall Street...
By Anjali Belgaumkar 3/9/2026, 2:47:34 AM
Bitcoin Price Sinks Below $68K, Downside Targets Come Into Focus
Bitcoin price started a fresh decline below $68,500 and $68,000. BTC is now consolidating and might struggle to start a recovery wave above $68,500. Bitcoin started a fresh decline after it settled above the $69,500 zone. The price is trading below $68,000 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There was a break below a major bullish trend line...
By Aayush Jindal 3/9/2026, 2:44:07 AM
Ripple’s Coinbase Futures Access Move Signals Growing Institutional Momentum
Ripple expands institutional crypto futures access by integrating Coinbase Derivatives contracts into its prime brokerage platform, opening regulated trading opportunities for global clients and linking deeper liquidity with a rapidly growing institutional derivatives market. Regulated Crypto Futures Access Widens as Ripple Prime Links to Coinbase...
By Kevin Helms 3/9/2026, 2:30:00 AM
Crypto funding up 50% in 12 months as fewer, larger deals dominate
Despite a rise in crypto fundraising, Messari’s Eric Turner noted that no major crypto VCs have closed rounds except Dragonfly recently, stating that crypto “needs some fresh capital.”
By Brayden Lindrea 3/9/2026, 2:21:18 AM
US Dollar Climbs to Multi-Month Highs as Iran Conflict and Oil Spike Rattle Markets
The U.S. dollar is flexing its muscles in early March as geopolitical tensions and rising energy prices have been sending investors scrambling for what some believe is the world’s most liquid safe haven. Dollar Index Nears 100 as War Risk, Oil Prices, and Fed Policy Collide The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the greenback […]
By Jamie Redman 3/9/2026, 1:30:06 AM
Bitcoin MACD Drops To Bearish Level Not Seen Since 2022 — Crypto Winter Incoming?
The price of Bitcoin has struggled to muster a sustained upward climb over the last few weeks, with the latest one failing around the $74,000 mark in the past week. However, the premier cryptocurrency seems to have deeper problems than failed price recovery attempts. According to a crypto market expert, the Bitcoin price is at […]
By Opeyemi Sule 3/9/2026, 1:00:43 AM
XRP’s Billions in Dormant Liquidity Highlight Untapped Payment Potential Across XRPL
XRP is gaining renewed bullish momentum as growing attention around XRP Ledger utility and the RLUSD stablecoin fuels optimism that the network could potentially evolve into a powerful engine for everyday global payments. XRP and RLUSD May Drive Next Phase of Blockchain Payments as XRPL Focuses on Utility Momentum around real-world blockchain...
By Kevin Helms 3/9/2026, 12:30:57 AM
Crypto Market Review: XRP Is Most 'Stable' It Has Been in 2026, Shiba Inu's (SHIB) 2026 Bottom Is Not Yet In, Will Bitcoin (BTC) Return $74,000 Gains?
The market has not yet stabilized enough to enter a proper recovery period, and, unfortunately, a slight increase in pressure pushed most assets down.
By Arman Shirinyan 3/9/2026, 12:01:00 AM
Mojtaba Khamenei Appointed Iran’s Supreme Leader, State Media Reports
Iran’s Assembly of Experts has named Mojtaba Khamenei, the 56-year-old son of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as the country’s new supreme leader, according to state media reports on Sunday. In a significant development amid the ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel, Iranian state media announced that the clerical...
By Bitcoin.com 3/8/2026, 11:37:51 PM
Bitcoin drops 2% as oil prices surge on energy shortage fears
Bitcoin’s price has now fallen over four consecutive days to $66,272 after initially climbing on the US-Israel strike on Iran.
By Brayden Lindrea 3/8/2026, 11:33:53 PM
Vitalik Buterin Urges Crypto Community to Rethink Democratic Tools Amid Global Authoritarian Shift
TLDR: Vitalik Buterin warns that enthusiasm for DAOs, quadratic funding, and ZK voting tools is rapidly declining globally. Buterin contrasts the stable 2000s era of bold democratic vision with today’s chaotic, power-driven political landscape. He argues that democratic tools must now focus on consensus-finding rather than building hard binding...
By Brenda Mary 3/8/2026, 11:19:49 PM
Private Credit Crisis Deepens: Can DeFi Offer a Safer Alternative?
TLDR: Private Credit giant BCRED received $3.7B in Q1 2026 redemptions, nearly triggering a formal gate Average BDCs now trade at a 20% NAV discount with yields of 10–11%, signaling rising credit stress. DeFi risks becoming exit liquidity for distressed private credit products offloaded by Wall Street. Smart contracts can enforce redemption rules...
By Brenda Mary 3/8/2026, 10:59:52 PM
Bitcoin tumbles below $66,000 as oil prices explode nearly 20% higher
There was little sign over the weekend of any de-escalation in the war against Iran.
By Stephen Alpher 3/8/2026, 10:43:36 PM
How Strategy’s 3-Layer Architecture Is Building a New Financial System on Bitcoin
TLDR: Bitcoin anchors the 3-Layer Architecture as Digital Capital with a fixed supply and no central issuer or counterparty. Stretch functions as Digital Credit, using Bitcoin as collateral to create a superior alternative to traditional fiat-backed credit. Strategy operates as Digital Equity, deploying a reflexive flywheel that compounds Bitcoin...
By Brenda Mary 3/8/2026, 10:34:41 PM
‘The Second Century Begins’: Saylor’s Declaration Ignites Huge Bitcoin Buying Anticipation
Strategy’s massive bitcoin accumulation is back in focus after Michael Saylor shared a chart highlighting continued corporate buying, reinforcing the firm’s position as the largest public-company holder and sparking speculation that another acquisition cycle may be underway. Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin Chart Signals Ongoing Corporate Treasury...
By Kevin Helms 3/8/2026, 10:05:57 PM
Trump-Linked American Bitcoin Adds 11,298 ASICs, Boosts Hashrate
The new hardware is expected to add about 3.05 exahash per second (EH/s) of mining power when deployed at the company’s site in Drumheller.
By Wayne Jones 3/8/2026, 9:49:08 PM
Saylor signals another Bitcoin buy as BTC hovers near $66K
Strategy's Bitcoin treasury is valued at over $48.4 billion at the time of this writing, but with a net asset value of less than 1, it's trading at a discount.
By Vince Quill 3/8/2026, 9:31:23 PM
Analyst Reveals Bitcoin Strategy With 250% Potential Upside — Key Entry Levels Identified
A popular crypto analyst on the social media platform X has shared a buy-and-hold strategy for Bitcoin, which could potentially yield over 250% gain in the near future. BTC Price To Bottom Out Around $49,000? In a recent post on the X platform, market pundit Ali Martinez put forward an exciting trade plan for Bitcoin, […]
By Opeyemi Sule 3/8/2026, 9:00:40 PM
AAVE Price Prediction: Targets $135-140 Recovery by April 2026
AAVE trades at $107.52 with bearish momentum but analysts forecast recovery to $135-140 range. Technical analysis suggests potential 25-30% upside within 4-6 weeks. (Read More)
By N/A 3/8/2026, 8:40:30 PM
LDO Price Prediction: Targets $0.40 by Mid-2026 Despite Current Bearish Momentum
Lido DAO (LDO) is facing a critical juncture as the liquid staking protocol's native token trades near key support levels. With the current price at $0.29, down 0.17% in the past 24 hours, technica... (Read More)
By N/A 3/8/2026, 8:34:20 PM
Startup Starcloud Plans First Bitcoin Mining Satellite in Low-Earth Orbit
A Washington startup says the next frontier for computing—and possibly bitcoin mining—may orbit hundreds of miles above Earth. Bitcoin Mining Heads to Space as Starcloud Prepares Starcloud-2 Satellite Launch According to a report by PCMag, Redmond-based space technology and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure company Starcloud is advancing...
By Jamie Redman 3/8/2026, 8:31:22 PM
HBAR Price Prediction: Targets $0.10 Resistance Break by March 2026
Hedera (HBAR) trades at $0.09 with neutral RSI at 43.88. Technical analysis suggests $0.10 resistance test ahead, with bearish MACD signaling caution for March targets. (Read More)
By N/A 3/8/2026, 8:28:18 PM
WIF Price Prediction: Targets $0.23 Breakout by End of March
Dogwifhat (WIF) trades at $0.18 with bearish momentum but approaching oversold levels. Technical analysis suggests potential bounce to $0.23 resistance if support at $0.17 holds through March. (Read More)
By N/A 3/8/2026, 8:22:23 PM
PEPE Price Prediction: Technical Analysis Points to Potential Recovery Despite Current Bearish Momentum
PEPE shows oversold conditions with RSI at 33.36 and trading near lower Bollinger Band support. Technical indicators suggest potential bounce from current levels despite recent 2.45% decline. (Read More)
By N/A 3/8/2026, 8:16:23 PM
New model proves miners need Bitcoin above $74k to break even on power – but other costs push it over 6 figures
Riot case study shows US Bitcoin miners can clear power costs long before they clear full profit Bitcoin mining costs are often reduced to a single number: the “cost to mine one BTC.” In reality, that figure depends on what layer of the business you measure. Electricity determines whether machines should run today, operating expenses […] The post...
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 3/8/2026, 8:15:30 PM