Mastercard to Acquire Stablecoin Infrastructure Firm BVNK in Deal Worth up to $1.8 Billion
Mastercard said Tuesday it has agreed to acquire London-based stablecoin infrastructure provider BVNK in a deal valued at up to $1.8 billion, as the payments giant expands deeper into blockchain-enabled financial services. Mastercard Targets Cross-Border Payments Growth With BVNK Acquisition The transaction includes up to $300 million in...
By Jamie Redman 3/17/2026, 12:27:37 PM
Mastercard agrees to purchase BVNK for up to $1.8 billion
Payments giant Mastercard moves to bridge fiat and crypto with $1.8 billion acquisition of the U.K. based stablecoin startup.
By Olivier Acuna 3/17/2026, 12:22:15 PM
YZi Labs Backs RoboForce With $52M to Close the Industrial Labor Gap Through Physical AI
TLDR: YZi Labs led a $52M funding round in RoboForce, with Ella Zhang joining the company’s board as director. RoboForce’s TITAN robot delivers 1mm precision for harsh industrial jobs in solar, mining, and logistics. NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang spotlighted TITAN at GTC 2025, validating RoboForce’s Physical AI field work. RoboForce holds letters of...
By Brenda Mary 3/17/2026, 12:18:39 PM
Ripple Takes Over Brazil: Inside the Massive Institutional Expansion and VASP Application
The company's expansion in Brazil comes after it made big moves in Australia, the US, and Canada.
By Jordan Lyanchev 3/17/2026, 12:17:58 PM
Bybit Launches ‘Queen of P2P’ Referral Campaign Across Southeast Asia With Cash Rewards
Bybit Launches ‘Queen of P2P’ Referral Campaign Across Southeast Asia With Cash Rewards
By Crypto Daily 3/17/2026, 12:15:11 PM
XRP Risk for $0.70 Crash Still Remains Until This Happens
XRP is showing renewed short-term strength, but analysts warn that a deeper correction remains possible. At the time of writing, XRP trades around $1.50, posting a 2.5% gain in the last 24 hours and nearly 6.85% over the past week. Visit Website
By Abdulkarim Abdulwahab 3/17/2026, 12:14:21 PM
Mastercard to acquire stablecoin firm BVNK for up to $1.8B
Mastercard's acquisition of BVNK could accelerate the integration of stablecoins into mainstream finance, enhancing global payment systems. The post Mastercard to acquire stablecoin firm BVNK for up to $1.8B appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 3/17/2026, 12:10:05 PM
Shiba Inu One Step Away From Crossing 81 Trillion Threshold
Shiba Inu is back to its starting point as the slightest price increase leads to an enormous exchange inflow from active sellers.
By Arman Shirinyan 3/17/2026, 12:07:00 PM
Strategy on course to hit 1 million BTC this year — and STRC is the clearest reason why
Michael Saylor’s Strategy bought 22,337 Bitcoin for about $1.57 billion last week, using a funding mix led by its variable-rate perpetual preferred stock, STRC. The March 16 announcement showed the company paid an average of $70,194 per Bitcoin in the purchase. The buy lifted Strategy’s holdings to 761,068 Bitcoin, valued at about $56.5 billion at...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 3/17/2026, 12:05:33 PM
Bitfarms BITF Sets Q4 2025 Earnings Call for March 31 Amid Rebranding Push
Bitfarms schedules Q4 2025 results release for March 31, 2026, as the Bitcoin miner pivots toward HPC/AI infrastructure and plans rebrand to Keel Infrastructure. (Read More)
By N/A 3/17/2026, 12:03:14 PM
Aurum brings in Nick Patel to deepen its RWA push
Aurum Foundation names Nick Patel as its RWA Relationships Advisor as tokenized real-world assets gain momentum. Aurum Foundation has appointed Nick Patel as its RWA Relationships Advisor to spearhead its Real-World Asset strategy. This comes at a time when interest…
By Samuel Msiska 3/17/2026, 12:02:51 PM
Crypto May No Longer Be Treated Like Penny Stocks Under SEC Plan
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed narrowing Exchange Act Rule 15c2-11 so that it applies only to equity securities, a technical change that could carry outsized significance for crypto market structure. For digital assets, the proposal signals a more tailored regulatory approach after years of trying to force crypto into...
By Jake Simmons 3/17/2026, 12:00:35 PM
Analyst Says Hyperliquid Isn’t A Buy Right Now: Here’s Why
Michael Nadeau, founder of The DeFi Report, says he remains bullish on Hyperliquid over the long run, but argues the latest move in HYPE looks mistimed. In a post on X, he said the market is leaning too hard into the bullish narrative just as on-chain activity and positioning data begin to soften. Nadeau’s central point is not that Hyperliquid is...
By Jake Simmons 3/17/2026, 12:00:25 PM
WeRide (WRD) Stock Gains Momentum Following Nvidia-Powered Robotaxi Reveal at GTC 2026
WeRide (WRD) stock rises after debuting Nvidia-powered Robotaxi GXR at GTC 2026. Singapore launch with Grab planned for April 1. Learn more here. The post WeRide (WRD) Stock Gains Momentum Following Nvidia-Powered Robotaxi Reveal at GTC 2026 appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/17/2026, 12:00:20 PM
Cari picks ZKsync’s Prividium as US regional banks join stablecoin race
Cari Network is building a bank‑governed tokenized deposit platform on ZKsync’s Prividium stack, giving US regional lenders a stablecoin‑style, onchain payments rail.
By Christina Comben 3/17/2026, 12:00:00 PM
PayPal expands its stablecoin into 70 markets
The payments giant says the dollar-backed PYUSD token will enable cheaper cross-border transfers and faster settlement for merchants.
By Will Canny 3/17/2026, 11:59:20 AM
XRP Takes Top 4th Spot Away From BNB As Market Rebounds
Ripple-affiliated XRP once again becomes the top 4th cryptocurrency, flipping BNB.
By Yuri Molchan 3/17/2026, 11:59:00 AM
Foxconn (2317.TW) Shares Decline Following Q4 Earnings Disappointment Despite AI Revenue Surge
Foxconn (2317.TW) shares dropped 1.9% following a Q4 profit miss, despite achieving record revenue from AI demand and issuing optimistic 2026 guidance. The post Foxconn (2317.TW) Shares Decline Following Q4 Earnings Disappointment Despite AI Revenue Surge appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/17/2026, 11:52:41 AM
Over 32,000 BTC Moved To Cold Storage, Strengthening $80,000 Bitcoin Price Outlook
Bitcoin (BTC) traded sideways on Tuesday following a broader market downturn, as investors digested recent volatility across the digital asset sector.
By Newton Gitonga 3/17/2026, 11:51:22 AM
Ethereum Price Analysis: ETH Still Not Out of the Woods Despite Surge Past $2.3K
Ethereum is finally showing more upside potential. After spending weeks building a base above the February lows, ETH has now pushed into a key resistance zone, which makes this one of the more important tests since the selloff began. The rebound is real, but it is now approaching an area where sellers previously stepped in. […]
By Shayan Markets 3/17/2026, 11:50:41 AM
UK Man Claims Estranged Wife Stole 2,323 Bitcoin From His Hardware Wallet
A U.K. man is suing his estranged wife for allegedly stealing 2,323 Bitcoin, worth approximately $172.6 million, from his hardware wallet.
By Newton Gitonga 3/17/2026, 11:46:02 AM
Vietnam shortlists firms for first regulated crypto platforms
Vietnam's move to regulate crypto exchanges could enhance domestic economic control, reduce capital outflows, and challenge foreign dominance. The post Vietnam shortlists firms for first regulated crypto platforms appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 3/17/2026, 11:45:46 AM
Alibaba (BABA) Stock Slides 12% Following AI Division Overhaul Before Thursday’s Earnings Call
Alibaba (BABA) stock drops 12% as company consolidates AI operations under Token Hub, faces key departures, and prepares for Thursday earnings report. The post Alibaba (BABA) Stock Slides 12% Following AI Division Overhaul Before Thursday’s Earnings Call appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/17/2026, 11:45:13 AM
UK man accuses estranged wife of stealing 2,323 Bitcoin using hidden camera
A UK resident has accused his estranged wife of stealing over 2,323 Bitcoin from a Trezor hardware wallet, allegedly using a security camera to capture his seed phrase and wallet access codes. A court judgment filed in the UK’s High…
By Rony Roy 3/17/2026, 11:41:00 AM
Ocean Network Announces Launch Of Beta for Affordable P2P GPU Orchestration
Singapore, March 17, 2026 – Ocean Network has announced the official Beta launch of its decentralized peer-to-peer (P2P) compute orchestration layer. This marks a shift from fragmented hardware to a highly liquid market where compute is available on-demand, without the overhead of centralized gatekeepers. Powered by this architecture, Ocean...
By PR DESK 3/17/2026, 11:39:03 AM
Delta Air Lines (DAL) Stock Surges 4% on Improved Q1 Revenue Forecast
Delta (DAL) stock rises 3.6% after upgrading Q1 revenue outlook to high-single-digit growth, defying a 50%+ surge in jet fuel prices from Middle East conflict. The post Delta Air Lines (DAL) Stock Surges 4% on Improved Q1 Revenue Forecast appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/17/2026, 11:37:58 AM
Trump Pressures Fed for Rate Cuts: What It Means for Bitcoin and Crypto
Trump Pressures Fed for Rate Cuts as Crypto Markets Rally The post Trump Pressures Fed for Rate Cuts: What It Means for Bitcoin and Crypto appeared first on Coinspeaker.
By Daniel Francis 3/17/2026, 11:34:09 AM
SK Hynix Stock Climbs 2% as Chairman Predicts Memory Shortage Through 2030
SK Hynix stock gained 2% after Chairman Chey Tae-won forecasted the memory chip shortage will extend to 2030 driven by AI wafer demand. The post SK Hynix Stock Climbs 2% as Chairman Predicts Memory Shortage Through 2030 appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/17/2026, 11:31:11 AM
Sony (SONY) Stock Drops as Bernstein Warns of Surging Memory Chip Expenses
Sony (SONY) stock declined after Bernstein downgraded to Market Perform, cutting price target to $22 on concerns over rising memory costs impacting PS5 margins. The post Sony (SONY) Stock Drops as Bernstein Warns of Surging Memory Chip Expenses appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/17/2026, 11:30:32 AM
Report: Paypal Expands PYUSD Stablecoin to Nearly 70 Countries, Targeting Global Payments
Paypal just turned its stablecoin into a global contender, pushing PYUSD into dozens of new markets in a single sweep. Paypal Broadens Crypto Push With PYUSD Rollout Across Emerging Markets Paypal is expanding access to its dollar-pegged stablecoin, PYUSD, to users in 68 additional countries, bringing total availability to 70, according to a March...
By Jamie Redman 3/17/2026, 11:30:18 AM
Cango Posts $452M Loss in First Year of Bitcoin Mining
Company sees rapid growth in mining output while navigating high costs and operational challenges Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 3/17/2026, 11:30:00 AM
Bitcoin hits a wall at $75,000 while onchain energy markets run hot
Your day-ahead look for March 17, 2026
By Omkar Godbole 3/17/2026, 11:23:03 AM
SOL Price Stabilizes Around $93, playnance prepare for G Coin TGE tomorrow
Late trading sessions often reveal more than headlines suggest. Price movements slow, yet positioning quietly shifts across the market. Solana has reached that stage, when short-term indications are still split, as long-term expectations keep on building.
By Maya Collins 3/17/2026, 11:22:10 AM
Nvidia (NVDA) Stock Climbs Following Major Autonomous Vehicle Partnership Announcements
Nvidia (NVDA) stock rises as BYD, Nissan, Hyundai join DRIVE Hyperion platform. Uber partnership aims for 28-city robotaxi deployment by 2028. The post Nvidia (NVDA) Stock Climbs Following Major Autonomous Vehicle Partnership Announcements appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/17/2026, 11:17:27 AM
PayPal expanding PYUSD stablecoin access to 70 countries: Report
PayPal's expansion of PYUSD access could significantly enhance financial inclusion and streamline cross-border transactions globally. The post PayPal expanding PYUSD stablecoin access to 70 countries: Report appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 3/17/2026, 11:15:20 AM
Ripple’s Global Adoption Push Puts $3 XRP Target Back In Play As Market Cap Reclaims $93 Billion
Riding recent bullish momentum, XRP, a token closely associated with Ripple, is now the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market cap.
By Brenda Ngari 3/17/2026, 11:13:40 AM
Orbs Launches Agentic Execution Layer for DeFi Automation
Tel Aviv, Israel, 17th March 2026, Chainwire The post Orbs Launches Agentic Execution Layer for DeFi Automation appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
By Chainwire 3/17/2026, 11:10:20 AM
Argentina court orders nationwide block of Polymarket over gambling
A Buenos Aires court instructed Argentina's telecom agency ENACOM to block Polymarket nationwide, citing unauthorized gambling concerns.
By Helen Partz 3/17/2026, 11:10:17 AM
Honeywell (HON) Stock Slides 3.7% on Middle East Conflict Warning
Honeywell (HON) shares declined 3.7% after CEO warned Middle East conflict could impact Q1 revenue by high-single digits. Full-year outlook unchanged. The post Honeywell (HON) Stock Slides 3.7% on Middle East Conflict Warning appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/17/2026, 11:10:00 AM
Crude Oil Surges Past $100 Mark as Iran-Israel Conflict Disrupts Hormuz Strait
Oil prices surge above $104 as Iran continues attacking Middle East energy sites and the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, threatening 20% of global supply. The post Crude Oil Surges Past $100 Mark as Iran-Israel Conflict Disrupts Hormuz Strait appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/17/2026, 11:09:14 AM
Bitcoin sparks 'bull trap' warning after BTC price rejects at $76K
Bitcoin bulls failed to take out major resistance at six-week highs as open interest trends resulted in warnings over a BTC price reversal.
By William Suberg 3/17/2026, 11:06:13 AM
Tesla (TSLA) Stock Slides Despite $4.3B Michigan Battery Factory Announcement
Tesla (TSLA) stock falls 0.4% after confirming $4.3B LFP battery plant with LG Energy Solution in Michigan. Production scheduled for 2027. Details inside. The post Tesla (TSLA) Stock Slides Despite $4.3B Michigan Battery Factory Announcement appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/17/2026, 11:01:32 AM
Shopify (SHOP) Stock Analysis: AI Innovation Meets Institutional Confidence
Shopify (SHOP) stock analysis: BBVA boosts stake 59.9%, analysts set $163.38 target, and President Finkelstein unveils AI agent shopping strategy. The post Shopify (SHOP) Stock Analysis: AI Innovation Meets Institutional Confidence appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/17/2026, 11:00:52 AM
Cango is selling off its bitcoin stash to pay down debt and fund an AI makeover
The company sold 4,451 BTC in February to cut debt and fund AI infrastructure pivot.
By James Van Straten 3/17/2026, 11:00:13 AM
Alphabet (GOOGL) Stock: Google Turns to Chinese Suppliers for AI Cooling Solutions
Google scouts Chinese suppliers like Envicool for liquid cooling equipment as AI data centers strain global supply. GOOGL stock rated Strong Buy by analysts. The post Alphabet (GOOGL) Stock: Google Turns to Chinese Suppliers for AI Cooling Solutions appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/17/2026, 10:59:51 AM
Uber (UBER) Stock Surges 3% Following Massive Nvidia Robotaxi Partnership Across 28 Cities
Uber (UBER) stock jumped 3% after unveiling Nvidia partnership to deploy robotaxis in 28 cities by 2028, beginning with LA and San Francisco in early 2027. The post Uber (UBER) Stock Surges 3% Following Massive Nvidia Robotaxi Partnership Across 28 Cities appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/17/2026, 10:58:34 AM
Tencent Music (TME) Stock Climbs 6% Following Strong Q4 2025 Revenue Performance
Tencent Music (TME) stock rises 6% after Q4 2025 revenue beats expectations at RMB8.64B. Full-year profit up 25% with $368M dividend announced. The post Tencent Music (TME) Stock Climbs 6% Following Strong Q4 2025 Revenue Performance appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/17/2026, 10:57:21 AM
Polkadot (DOT) Price Prediction 2026, 2027 – 2030: Can DOT Price Reach $60?
The post Polkadot (DOT) Price Prediction 2026, 2027 – 2030: Can DOT Price Reach $60? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Story Highlights The live price of the Polkadot crypto token is . Price predictions for 2026 range from $2.50 to $5.00. Structural adoption and interoperability narratives could push DOT toward $60 by 2030. Polkadot (DOT)...
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XRP network activity surges to a 13-year high
As the price of XRP cleared major resistance levels over the past 24 hours, on-chain data indicate that network activity … Continue reading The post XRP network activity surges to a 13-year high appeared first on Finbold.
By Paul L. 3/17/2026, 10:49:13 AM