Exploring XRP Potential Role as Global Finance Moves Beyond the Petrodollar Era
A recent analysis argued that XRP and RippleNet exist specifically to solve the inefficiencies related to the post-petrodollar world. Notably, the analysis, which came from ChatGPT, suggested that XRP's On-Demand Liquidity mechanism, speed, low cost, regulatory standing, and compatibility with CBDCs make it a practical bridge asset for a world...
By Mark Brennan 3/17/2026, 6:37:28 AM
OpenSea delays SEA token launch as weak market conditions stall rollout
NFT marketplace OpenSea has decided to delay the launch of its native token, SEA. Announcing the update on X, OpenSea CEO Devin Finzer cited “challenging market conditions” as the primary reason behind the decision. The SEA token was first introduced…
By Rony Roy 3/17/2026, 6:36:48 AM
Ethereum Technical Analysis Report – 17th March 2026
Here is a technical analysis of ETH/USDT on a daily timeframe: Market Structure Ethereum is still in a broader downtrend, but recent price action is showing early signs of strength. After the sharp fall from 3,000 to 1,800 in February, ETH has started forming higher lows, which is the first step toward a possible trend […] The post Ethereum...
By N/A 3/17/2026, 6:31:42 AM
Crypto majors post double-digit weekly gains as bitcoin tests $75,000 ahead of Fed decision
Ether jumped 13%, XRP surged 11%, and solana gained 9.7% over seven days as $767 million in ETF inflows and ceasefire speculation fueled the broadest rally since before the war.
By Shaurya Malwa 3/17/2026, 6:21:09 AM
SEC proposal could remove crypto from OTC reporting requirements
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has put forward a proposal which, according to SEC commissioner Hester Peirce, could help clear up years of confusion around how a key broker-dealer rule applies across markets. On Monday, the SEC proposed an…
By Rony Roy 3/17/2026, 6:12:24 AM
DeFi lobby drops airdrop lawsuit against SEC, citing crypto shift
The voluntary dismissal was filed without prejudice, meaning Beba and the DeFi Education Fund could refile the same case at a later date.
By Stephen Katte 3/17/2026, 6:11:50 AM
Ex-LA cop gets 5 years prison for helping crypto ‘Godfather’ extort victims
Michael Coberg was sentenced to 63 months in prison for his role in helping the so-called crypto "Godfather" with a sham drug bust and the extortion of a victim for $127,000.
By Jesse Coghlan 3/17/2026, 6:06:32 AM
XRP Triple Bottom Could Close at $0.91 Before Next Leg Up
While XRP appears to have entered a recovery phase, data shows its triple bottom structure could close at $0.91 before the next leg up. XRP has climbed back above $1.5, posting a 12.5% gain this month, but the current recovery may not mark XRP's official uptrend above the broader downturn. Visit Website
By Mark Brennan 3/17/2026, 6:02:54 AM
Dogecoin Surges 6% As Whales Scoop Up 470 Million DOGE
On-chain data shows Dogecoin whales have gone on a buying spree over the last few days, scooping up 470 million tokens of the memecoin. Dogecoin Has Seen A Rally Back Above $0.10 The cryptocurrency sector has kicked off the new week with a surge and Dogecoin has been no exception as the memecoin has reclaimed the $0.10 level after climbing up by...
By Keshav Verma 3/17/2026, 6:00:56 AM
Bitcoin Bet Deepens As Metaplanet Raises $255 Million For Future Purchases
Metaplanet’s market-to-net-asset value stood at about 1.11x on Monday, a level that put the company above the threshold needed to make a novel class of warrants exercisable. Related Reading: $100K Bitcoin? Prediction Market Odds Climb To 40% Data shows the firm held 35,102 BTC, and executives say the fresh capital will be used to keep […]
By Christian Encila 3/17/2026, 6:00:28 AM
TRON Joins Mastercard Crypto Partner Program
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland, March 17, 2026 — TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps), today announced that TRON has joined the Mastercard Crypto Partner Program. The...
By Media 3/17/2026, 6:00:05 AM
AI Crypto Price Predictions: FET, VIRTUAL, and TAO rally takes a breather
Artificial Intelligence (AI) cryptocurrencies, such as Artificial Superintelligence Alliance (FET), Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL), and Bittensor (TAO), are taking a breather on Tuesday, after respective rallies last week.
By N/A 3/17/2026, 6:00:00 AM
Messari’s new CEO is doubling down on AI as firm cuts staff
“We’re doubling down on Messari as an AI-first company serving institutions through research and AI products," said Messari's new CEO, Diran Li on Monday.
By Martin Young 3/17/2026, 5:55:37 AM
US Bitcoin ETFs post 6-day inflow streak as crypto rallies
US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs have tallied nearly $1 billion worth of inflows since March 9, with Bitcoin rising more than 12% to $74,250 in that time.
By Brayden Lindrea 3/17/2026, 5:51:54 AM
Binance rejects media allegations on Iran-linked fund flows
Binance has pushed back against recent media reports alleging that the exchange facilitated fund flows linked to sanctioned Iranian entities, issuing a detailed compliance statement to address what it described as inaccurate claims.
By N/A 3/17/2026, 5:50:56 AM
Bitmine Buys $140M in Ether as Treasury Tops 4.59 Million ETH
Bitmine purchased 60,999 ETH worth roughly $140 million last week, lifting its total holdings past 4.59 million tokens valued above $10 billion despite carrying billions in unrealised losses. The post Bitmine Buys $140M in Ether as Treasury Tops 4.59 Million ETH appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 3/17/2026, 5:49:32 AM
Rich Dad Poor Dad Author: Bitcoin to Hit $750,000
Robert Kiyosaki, author of the legendary bestseller Rich Dad Poor Dad, is warning that the "biggest bubble bust" in history is imminent, predicting that Bitcoin will skyrocket to $750,000 in the year following a total market collapse.
By Alex Dovbnya 3/17/2026, 5:47:57 AM
Bitcoin Surges to Six-Week High as Bulls Eye $80K
Bitcoin prices have reached their highest level since early February in a crypto market relief rally as analysts eye $80,000.
By Martin Young 3/17/2026, 5:45:12 AM
Playnance Launches GCOIN Staking as Community Locks Over 250M Tokens Within Hours
[PRESS RELEASE – Tel Aviv, Israel, March 16th, 2026] Playnance, the Web3 infrastructure company behind the growing GCOIN ecosystem, has announced the launch of GCOIN Staking, a new mechanism designed to strengthen long-term participation in the platform’s expanding Web3 entertainment economy. The program is now live on PlayW3, the flagship Web3...
By Chainwire 3/17/2026, 5:41:42 AM
WhiteBIT Expands into Africa – Joins Ghana’s Crypto Regulatory Sandbox
[PRESS RELEASE – Vilnius, Lithuania, March 16th, 2026] WhiteBIT, the largest European exchange by traffic, has announced its selection as one of 11 companies invited to participate in Ghana’s pioneering crypto regulatory sandbox. The sandbox, launched by the Ghana Securities and Exchange Commission in collaboration with the Bank of Ghana, is...
By Chainwire 3/17/2026, 5:41:27 AM
Bybit Institutional Shows Structural Advantages in Neutral Strategy: New Crypto Quant Strategy Index Report
Bybit Institutional Shows Structural Advantages in Neutral Strategy: New Crypto Quant Strategy Index Report
By Crypto Daily 3/17/2026, 5:38:05 AM
Strategy Tops 761K Bitcoin After Record $1.57B Weekly Purchase in 2026
Strategy added 22,337 BTC worth $1.57 billion in its largest weekly purchase of 2026, pushing total holdings past 761,000 Bitcoin. The post Strategy Tops 761K Bitcoin After Record $1.57B Weekly Purchase in 2026 appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 3/17/2026, 5:34:48 AM
Argentina Bans Polymarket: Court Orders Nationwide Block of Crypto Prediction Market
TLDR: Polymarket was handed a nationwide block by a Buenos Aires court directing ENACOM to restrict access on March 16, 2026. LOTBA filed the complaint that led authorities to classify Polymarket as an unlicensed online gambling service in Argentina. Polymarket accepted crypto and credit cards with no age or identity verification, raising serious...
By Brenda Mary 3/17/2026, 5:32:42 AM
The Future of DeFi: Hugo Philion on Flare, XRP, and Real-World Assets
Hugo Philion, Co-founder of Flare and CEO of Flare Labs, shares the developments underway at the EVM-based Layer 1 blockchain. Philion, who brings a strong background from finance and machine learning, details Flare’s mission to build an end-to-end decentralized finance ecosystem around the vast, yet underutilized, XRP asset. He shares his vision...
By Media 3/17/2026, 5:30:25 AM
OpenSea Delays SEA Token Launch as Crypto Market Headwinds Persist
OpenSea CEO Devin Finzer delayed the SEA token launch indefinitely, scrapping the original March 30 target as NFT trading volumes remain far below 2022 peaks. The post OpenSea Delays SEA Token Launch as Crypto Market Headwinds Persist appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 3/17/2026, 5:27:35 AM
Altcoins to watch: XRP and XLM rally as derivatives data signal bullish momentum
Ripple (XRP) and Stellar (XLM) are emerging as key cryptocurrencies to watch on Tuesday, as both altcoins extend gains following a bullish breakout on the previous day. XRP trades above the key resistance zone while XLM pushes higher after breaking out of a descending trendline.
By N/A 3/17/2026, 5:24:24 AM
Bitcoin Rallies to $74.5K as ETF Inflows and Corporate Buyers Fuel Recovery
Bitcoin spot ETF inflows topped $767 million last week as BTC rallied 22.5% from its February low to $74.5K, with institutional buyers absorbing nearly five times daily miner supply. The post Bitcoin Rallies to $74.5K as ETF Inflows and Corporate Buyers Fuel Recovery appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 3/17/2026, 5:21:08 AM
IG-Owned Crypto Exchange Pushes APAC Growth with Corporate Payments and Yield Products
IG Group-owned crypto exchange Independent Reserve is going to add payment capabilities and yield products for corporate customers across the Asia Pacific. Announced today (Tuesday), the new products will be part of its “next phase of regional expansion” and are slated to launch in the second half of 2026. New Corporate-Centric Crypto Products...
By Arnab Shome 3/17/2026, 5:20:46 AM
xAI Recruits Wall Street Experts to Train Grok for Finance
AI developers are targeting finance, with xAI bringing in banking specialists to expand Grok’s capabilities for professional investment research. The post xAI Recruits Wall Street Experts to Train Grok for Finance appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Rachel Lourdesamy 3/17/2026, 5:11:38 AM
Bitmine Stacks ETH, Funds Eightco, and Gains OpenAI Access: Here Is What Tom Lee Is Building
TLDR: Bitmine anchored a $125M institutional round for Eightco with a $75M check, gaining indirect OpenAI exposure through it. Eightco deployed $50M from the Bitmine-led round directly into an OpenAI stake, linking crypto capital to private AI markets. Bitmine added 65,000 ETH in just seven days, growing its total holdings to 4,595,562 ETH as part...
By Brenda Mary 3/17/2026, 5:09:33 AM
Solana (SOL) Momentum Explodes as $100 Barrier Comes Into Focus
Solana started a fresh increase above the $92 zone. SOL price is now consolidating near $95 and might aim for more gains above the $98 zone. SOL price started a fresh upward move above the $92 and $95 levels against the US Dollar. The price is now trading above $92 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a bullish trend line forming...
By Aayush Jindal 3/17/2026, 5:08:30 AM
Australian Senate Panel Backs Bill to Bring Crypto Platforms Under Financial Services Rules
An Australian Senate committee has endorsed legislation to integrate cryptocurrency exchanges and custody providers into existing financial services laws. The post Australian Senate Panel Backs Bill to Bring Crypto Platforms Under Financial Services Rules appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jody McDonald 3/17/2026, 5:06:49 AM
The End Of Ethereum’s Downtrend? Key Indicator Flashes First Bullish Signal Since September
As the crypto market bounces, a key indicator has flashed a key bullish signal on the Ethereum (ETH) daily chart, suggesting the end of its six-month downtrend could be near. However, some analysts have warned investors of a possible bull trap and a subsequent reversal to new lows. Related Reading: WLFI Holders Face New 6-Month Lockup Rule To Gain...
By Rubmar Garcia 3/17/2026, 5:00:51 AM
New Global Task Force Formed To Disrupt Crypto Scams, US Secret Service Leads
The US Secret Service announced a new international initiative aimed at combating crypto scams. In a press release issued on Monday, it was revealed that this week, law enforcement agencies from the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada are collaborating on what they called “Operation Atlantic.” This joint effort is primarily focused on...
By Ronaldo Marquez 3/17/2026, 5:00:45 AM
Why Google, IBM & Deutsche Telekom Are Backing HBAR
While retail traders chase AI tokens, some of the globe’s biggest corporations are converging on one public DLT. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 3/17/2026, 4:58:00 AM
UK Man Accuses Wife of US$172M Bitcoin Heist After Alleged Seed Phrase Theft
A UK resident is seeking the return of more than 2,300 Bitcoin allegedly taken from a Trezor wallet after a recovery phrase was secretly recorded inside a family home. The post UK Man Accuses Wife of US$172M Bitcoin Heist After Alleged Seed Phrase Theft appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Rachel Lourdesamy 3/17/2026, 4:56:32 AM
XRP vs Pepeto: Why Pepeto’s Exchange Model Could Outperform XRP as the Bank of Canada Tests Tokenized Bonds and SOL Eyes $89
The post XRP vs Pepeto: Why Pepeto’s Exchange Model Could Outperform XRP as the Bank of Canada Tests Tokenized Bonds and SOL Eyes $89 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitcoin is pulling back even though recovery signs were clear. Getting big returns from BTC and large altcoins will take more time than expected. That is why the XRP vs...
By PR Manager 3/17/2026, 4:54:25 AM
Bitcoin’s derivatives-led rally is already unraveling. Prices are back below $75,000
Bitcoin briefly surged to a six-week high above $75,000 before quickly retreating, underscoring the fragility of the latest rally.
By Omkar Godbole 3/17/2026, 4:52:00 AM
Shiba Inu Whale Gives In After 2 Years, Dumps 14.5B SHIB at 83% Loss
A dormant investor holding a large amount of Shiba Inu has finally closed their position after nearly two years, accepting a substantial loss in the process. On-chain data indicates that the wallet recently moved billions of Shiba Inu (SHIB) tokens to crypto exchange OKX, effectively ending a long period of inactivity. Visit Website
By Elendu Benedict 3/17/2026, 4:51:52 AM
SEC seeks comment on crypto handling in OTC broker-dealer rule
The SEC has proposed narrowing Rule 15c2-11 to equity securities only, and is now seeking comment on whether it should apply to certain crypto assets, among other questions.
By N/A 3/17/2026, 4:46:11 AM
What It Would Take for Strategy to Reach 1 Million BTC by Year-End 2026
Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) may move significantly closer to owning one million Bitcoin by the end of 2026 if it maintains its current acquisition pace. Reaching that milestone would give the firm control of nearly 5% of Bitcoin’s fixed 21 million supply. Visit Website
By Zabi 3/17/2026, 4:36:36 AM
XRP Open Interest Hits 1-Month Peak of $2.73B as Price Retests $1.5 Resistance
The XRP Open Interest has recently surged to $2.73 billion, marking a 1-month peak amid a retest of a pivotal resistance level. XRP has joined the broader market recovery effort, with a 6.64% increase this month putting it on track to record its first monthly gain in six months. Visit Website
By Mark Brennan 3/17/2026, 4:22:26 AM
XRP Price Climbs to $1.60 — Downside Seen Limited by Strong Support
XRP price started a major increase above $1.50. The price is now consolidating gains and might aim for more gains above the $1.60 zone. XRP price started a steady upward move above the $1.50 zone. The price is now trading above $1.50 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bullish trend line forming with support at $1.5220 on the...
By Aayush Jindal 3/17/2026, 4:18:13 AM
Grayscale’s Research Chief Says XRP Could Be Repriced Once Regulatory Clarity Arrives
Grayscale’s research chief, Zach Pandl, has stated that the market could reprice XRP once clearer regulations emerge around the asset. XRP is trading under $1.50 today, but Pandl believes that regulatory clarity may help the coin see improved value. Visit Website
By Abdulkarim Abdulwahab 3/17/2026, 4:14:48 AM
Crypto Market Overview: Bitcoin tops $75,000 while Zcash, Pepe, and Polkadot lead the rally
The broader cryptocurrency market extends its recovery amid the US-Iran war, with Bitcoin (BTC) topping $75,000 and Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP) crossing above $2,300 and $1.50, respectively.
By N/A 3/17/2026, 4:13:15 AM
Trump ups pressure for Fed chair Powell to cut rates ‘right now’
“What’s a better time to cut interest rates than now? A third-grade student would know that,” said US President Donald Trump.
By Martin Young 3/17/2026, 4:04:49 AM
Argentina blocks access to Polymarket after early bets on February inflation
Argentina's ban on Polymarket may hinder access to global prediction markets, impacting financial transparency and innovation in the region. The post Argentina blocks access to Polymarket after early bets on February inflation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 3/17/2026, 4:03:34 AM
Bitcoin Survives 68 Cable Failures With Near-Zero Price Impact, Study Finds
Almost nine out of 10 underwater internet cable failures over the past decade caused little to no disruption to the Bitcoin network, according to new academic research. Related Reading: Crypto’s CLARITY Act May Miss 2026 Window Without April Action Random Failures Vs. Targeted Cuts The study, published in February by researchers Wenbin Wu and...
By Christian Encila 3/17/2026, 4:00:20 AM
Wife used CCTV to steal $176M of husband’s crypto, UK court told
Justice Cotter said in his judgment that the husband in the case has a high chance of succeeding, given the available evidence and recommended an early trial.
By Stephen Katte 3/17/2026, 3:58:19 AM
Hyperliquid Price Forecast: HYPE bulls target $50 as on-chain, derivatives data supports rally
Hyperliquid (HYPE) price holds above $40 as of writing on Tuesday after rallying nearly 10% the previous day. Strengthening on-chain and derivatives data support a bullish sentiment, while the technical outlook suggests further gains toward the key level at $50.
By N/A 3/17/2026, 3:44:35 AM