Sen. Lummis Predicts Crypto Market Structure Markup In April, Senate Passage By Year-End
Momentum has picked up on Capitol Hill this week as lawmakers and industry leaders converged at the DC Blockchain Summit, where Senator Cynthia Lummis said she expects the long‑delayed Senate Banking Committee markup on the crypto market‑structure bill (CLARITY Act) to be scheduled for late April. Breakthrough On DeFi And Stablecoin Yield Senator...
By Ronaldo Marquez 3/19/2026, 4:00:24 AM
SEC approves Nasdaq's proposal to introduce tokenized securities trading
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved Nasdaq's proposal to allow the trading of tokenized securities, according to a filing on Wednesday.
By N/A 3/19/2026, 3:41:28 AM
Polymarket buys DeFi startup Brahma in latest acquisition wave
“Building reliable infrastructure across blockchain networks and traditional financial rails is hard,” said Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan.
By Martin Young 3/19/2026, 3:33:50 AM
California court dismisses Coinbase user’s challenge to IRS summons
Another crypto user sued the IRS in 2025 for allegedly violating his Fourth Amendment rights after the agency used a John Doe Summons to collect his data from a crypto exchange.
By Stephen Katte 3/19/2026, 3:26:34 AM
Differently Secured: Bitlease Founder Nima Beni on Why Falling Hashrates Aren’t a Threat
The bitcoin mining industry is undergoing a significant transformation as it matures into more institutional structures. Nima Beni of Bitlease argues against fears regarding the sustainability of transaction fees, emphasizing that current fee levels don’t reflect long-term dynamics. Challenging the Security Budget Deficit The transition of the...
By Terence Zimwara 3/19/2026, 3:05:32 AM
XRP Nears Breakout: Analyst Maps Path Back To All-Time High
XRP is pressing up against what analyst EGRAG CRYPTO describes as a pivotal resistance band, with a new chart arguing that the token is entering a decisive technical phase. In the analyst’s framework, the immediate question is whether an ascending triangle forming beneath “Zone 1” can trigger the next leg higher and whether that move could...
By Jake Simmons 3/19/2026, 3:00:24 AM
Bitcoin bows before $75,000 resistance amid strong derivatives sentiment
Bitcoin's (BTC) derivatives market is showing signs of strengthening bullish sentiment, according to a CryptoQuant report on Wednesday.
By N/A 3/19/2026, 2:55:01 AM
SEC gives go-ahead to Nasdaq for tokenized trading trial
Nasdaq has been given the regulatory green light to offer some tokenized stocks, which will trade alongside traditional securities on its exchange.
By Jesse Coghlan 3/19/2026, 2:45:44 AM
Institutions Are Using XRP As Collateral, Says Ripple Prime CEO
Ripple Prime is pitching XRP not just as a traded asset, but as working collateral inside institutional market structure. In a March 17 interview with Jake Claver, international CEO Mike Higgins said Ripple’s acquisition of Hidden Road, now rebranded as Ripple Prime, is designed to bring prime brokerage, clearing, custody and treasury functions...
By Jake Simmons 3/19/2026, 2:30:23 AM
Algorand Foundation cuts 25% of staff, citing macro uncertainty
The Algorand Foundation said it has a “more sustainable alignment” of resources with the protocol’s long-term business priorities.
By Ciaran Lyons 3/19/2026, 2:24:28 AM
FBI Flags Criminal Network Exploiting Crypto ATMs With Fake Law Enforcement Threats
The FBI warns of rising impersonation scams involving cryptocurrency payments, as fraudsters use urgency and evolving tactics to pressure victims into quick financial decisions and drive increasing financial losses. FBI Warns of Rising Law Enforcement Impersonation Scams A new warning from the FBI’s Louisville Field Office is drawing attention to...
By Kevin Helms 3/19/2026, 2:05:39 AM
Jack Dorsey’s Block brings back a few workers after mass layoffs
The rehiring at Block highlights the growing impact of AI and automation on workforce dynamics, prompting industry-wide strategic shifts. The post Jack Dorsey’s Block brings back a few workers after mass layoffs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 3/19/2026, 2:05:18 AM
Fold Q4 revenue up, CEO sees Bitcoin rewards overtaking air miles
Fold CEO Will Reeves said it is focused on scaling its 2026 product line after paying off two convertible debts, removing overhang and enabling it to focus on growth.
By Brayden Lindrea 3/19/2026, 2:02:08 AM
Ripple’s $500M Raise And Institutional Ties Keep XRP Firmly In Place
Major Wall Street investors poured $500 million into Ripple in 2025 — a figure that reflects just how embedded XRP has become in the company’s financial backbone, and why analysts say Ripple has little reason to walk away from it. Related Reading: Another Bitcoin Buy Coming? Saylor Sparks Speculation With ‘Orange Dots’ Post A newly circulated...
By Christian Encila 3/19/2026, 2:00:04 AM
Coinshares Debuts Regulated DeFi and RWA Yield Strategy With Railnet
On Wednesday, Coinshares announced a new onchain asset management strategy that blends decentralized finance ( DeFi) yields with tokenized real-world assets within a regulated framework. Coinshares Launches Onchain Strategy Combining DeFi and Tokenized Asset Yields The Jersey-based digital asset manager said the strategy is built in partnership...
By Jamie Redman 3/19/2026, 1:05:04 AM
Grayscale Doubles Down On Ethereum: $44.6M Staked In Fresh ETH Allocation
Ethereum has reclaimed the $2,300 level, positioning itself at a critical juncture as the market prepares for a decisive move. After weeks of volatility and corrective pressure, ETH is now testing a key zone that could determine the next phase of price action. While some analysts argue that the current structure is building toward a […]
By Sebastian Villafuerte 3/19/2026, 1:00:56 AM
Dogecoin Price Prediction Turns Bullish, but Smart Money Is Moving to Pepeto for the Returns That DOGE Cannot Deliver, Here is Why
Peter Brandt believes Ethereum might have bottomed out at $2,300, targeting $4,000. The dogecoin price prediction for 2026 has turned bullish as DOGE reclaims its footing after months of correction. But while the dogecoin price prediction plays out from a $15 billion cap, the wallets building real wealth have moved to early projects with room...
By PR PR 3/19/2026, 1:00:32 AM
Ethereum Explodes 24% After Key Breakout: Rally To $4,956 In Play?
Ethereum has surged 24% in just over a week, breaking above a key resistance with strong volume and signaling renewed bullish momentum. With a bullish structure still intact, attention now shifts to whether ETH can sustain the move toward the $4,956 target or pause for a brief pullback first. Ethereum Rallies 24% Into Resistance — Is A Pullback To...
By Godspower Owie 3/19/2026, 1:00:11 AM
OpenAI Partners With Amazon on Stateful AI Agent Runtime for AWS Bedrock
OpenAI and Amazon announce joint Stateful Runtime Environment for Amazon Bedrock, enabling persistent multi-step AI agent workflows with enterprise governance. (Read More)
By N/A 3/19/2026, 12:33:40 AM
XRP Price Projections Soar To $15-$30 On CLARITY Act Prospects And Bank Adoption
The XRP price slid 5% on Wednesday as a wider market pullback dragged most major tokens lower, knocking the altcoin back to roughly $1.43. Experts point to the same recurring forces behind the swing: persistent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and a shortage of fresh, bullish catalysts. Despite the near-term weakness, market observers...
By Ronaldo Marquez 3/19/2026, 12:29:24 AM
OpenAI Acquires Promptfoo to Bolster Enterprise AI Security Testing
OpenAI announces acquisition of Promptfoo, an AI security platform used by 25% of Fortune 500 companies, to integrate into its Frontier enterprise platform. (Read More)
By N/A 3/19/2026, 12:16:29 AM
Erik Voorhees’ Venice rolls out end-to-end encrypted AI modes, VVV token surges 10%
The rollout of encrypted AI models by Venice could set a new standard for privacy in AI, potentially influencing industry-wide practices. The post Erik Voorhees’ Venice rolls out end-to-end encrypted AI modes, VVV token surges 10% appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 3/19/2026, 12:09:40 AM
US Debt Surges Past $39T as Schiff Warns of $50T Explosion Within 3 Years
U.S. fiscal strain is deepening as national debt surpasses $39 trillion and could reach $50 trillion, according to an economist, as rising borrowing costs, persistent deficits, and geopolitical spending intensify pressure. US Fiscal Imbalance Worsens as Debt Climbs Beyond $39 Trillion Concerns about U.S. fiscal stability are intensifying as...
By Kevin Helms 3/19/2026, 12:05:41 AM
Crypto Market Review: Bitcoin (BTC) Not Giving up on $80,000, Ethereum (ETH) Has Golden Cross Potential, Is XRP at Risk of Losing $1.50 for Good?
Market is witnessing a serious turnaround that might suggest the existing source of momentum is disappearing.
By Arman Shirinyan 3/19/2026, 12:01:00 AM
Algorand Foundation cuts 25% of staff as macro pressure and crypto slump weigh on operations
Algorand Foundation cuts 25% of staff as macro pressure weighs on operations, with ALGO down 19% year to date near $0.09. The post Algorand Foundation cuts 25% of staff as macro pressure and crypto slump weigh on operations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 3/18/2026, 11:58:00 PM
Bitcoin Price Only Inches Away From Historical Bottom, Here’s The Level
Bitcoin is approaching a price level that has, without exception, led to the absolute bottom of every major bear market cycle in its history, and on-chain indicators show the moment of maximum opportunity may be drawing near for Bitcoin traders to capitalize on an incoming rally. Bitcoin’s Historical Bottom At The 200-Week Moving Average One […]
By Scott Matherson 3/18/2026, 11:30:11 PM
Bitcoin falls under $71K but data shows BTC’s bullish momentum holding
Bitcoin dropped below $71,000, but the market’s tilt toward bulls holds as spot ETF inflows and BTC buying from Strategy boost investor sentiment.
By Marcel Pechman 3/18/2026, 11:23:32 PM
NYSE, Nasdaq, Cboe Align Crypto ETF Options With Liquidity Driven Limits
Crypto ETF options are rapidly being folded into mainstream derivatives markets as U.S. exchanges abandon fixed caps, unlocking larger positions and reshaping how institutional capital can access bitcoin and ethereum exposure. NYSE American Expands Crypto ETF Options With Flexible Limit Framework The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)...
By Kevin Helms 3/18/2026, 11:05:23 PM
Bitcoin Stalls Near $75K As Traders Move Coins To Exchanges
A key price level is giving Bitcoin trouble — and on-chain data may explain why. Related Reading: XRP Moves Into ‘Scarce Zone’ As Exchange Supply Dries Up Realized Price Puts A Ceiling On The Rally The $75,000 mark is not just a round number for Bitcoin traders. It sits at the lower band of what analysts call the “traders’ on-chain Realized Price”...
By Christian Encila 3/18/2026, 11:00:46 PM
Best Crypto Portfolio for 2026: Messari Pivots to AI and Pepeto Gives Early Investors the Entry That Large Caps Cannot Offer
Messari just cut its staff to become an AI first company, handing leadership to former CTO Diran Li. When a major data provider goes all in on machine learning, that tells every investor where the future is heading. The best crypto portfolio for 2026 needs large caps for the base and an early project for [...] The post Best Crypto Portfolio for...
By PR PR 3/18/2026, 10:59:13 PM
Clarity Without Complacency: Why the SEC-CFTC Framework Is a Start, Not a Finish Line
The March 2026 joint framework from the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission represents the most significant regulatory development in U.S. crypto history. While most of my peers see this as "good", I view this moment with cautious optimism. The classification of 16 major digital assets, including...
By Anndy Lian 3/18/2026, 10:52:31 PM
North Korea-Linked Hackers Suspected in Bitrefill Breach That Drained Wallets
Bitrefill said hackers drained hot wallets and exploited gift card supply flows after gaining access through stolen credentials from an employee's device.
By Chayanika Deka 3/18/2026, 10:31:21 PM
Ripple’s XRP $4 Quest Begins as Market Researchers Identify Key Breakout Level
XRP traded sideways on Wednesday as broader market liquidity remained elevated despite widespread selling pressure across major digital assets.
By Newton Gitonga 3/18/2026, 10:29:10 PM
Banks risk another 2008 crisis after moving the equivalent of 18 million BTC into shadow lenders
US banks “reduced” their credit risk after 2008 by shifting more of it to nonbank lenders. Since 2008, banks have shifted a growing share of their lending to nonbanks like private credit funds, making it their fastest-growing loan category. That shift doesn’t signal another 2008-style crisis today, but it does show where trouble could surface […]...
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 3/18/2026, 10:15:55 PM
AI Data Centers Outpay Bitcoin Mining, Triggering Major Industry Shift
Bitcoin miners are ditching hashpower for hyperscale as multibillion-dollar artificial intelligence (AI) contracts outpay mining by a wide margin, forcing a rethink of the industry that secures the world’s largest cryptocurrency. Bitcoin Mining Economics Struggle as AI Offers Higher Returns Per Megawatt What started as a side hustle has turned...
By Jamie Redman 3/18/2026, 10:05:43 PM
Vitalik Buterin Breaks Silence on the 500 Trillion Shiba Inu (SHIB) Donation from Ryoshi
Vitalik Buterin has addressed the 500 trillion SHIB token donation from Ryoshi, the pseudonymous founder of the Shiba Inu ecosystem.
By Newton Gitonga 3/18/2026, 10:04:53 PM
Bitcoin Short-Term Holders Dump 48K BTC In Profit As Price Tests $75K
Bitcoin is attempting to push above the $75,000 level as market activity intensifies and bullish momentum begins to build. The recent price action suggests that buyers are testing a key resistance zone, with traders closely watching whether BTC can sustain a breakout and extend its recovery after weeks of volatility. Related Reading: Bitcoin...
By Sebastian Villafuerte 3/18/2026, 10:00:51 PM
Strategy’s Bitcoin Holdings Cross 760,000 BTC, AI Reveals How Long Till It Gets To The 1 Million Mark
Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, has crossed the 760,000 Bitcoin threshold with its latest purchase, bringing its total holdings to 761,068 BTC as of March 16, 2026. The market intelligence company continues to purchase BTC, despite broader market downtrends and ongoing volatility. Against this backdrop, AI analysis is now shedding light on how...
By Scott Matherson 3/18/2026, 10:00:14 PM
Solana (SOL) Network Revenue Plunges 93% From Peak, Why Taurox (TAUX) Is One Of the Best Alternatives
Solana’s network revenue has plunged 93% from its January peak. Daily DEX volume cratered from $35.9 billion on January 21 to $979.5 million by mid-March. Transaction fees dropped 83% in a single month. Active daily addresses fell from 6.4 million to 2.8 million, more than halving since November. The memecoin engine that powered Solana’s fee [...]...
By PR Desk 3/18/2026, 10:00:10 PM
Bank of Korea launches Phase 2 of digital won pilot with real subsidies
The Bank of Korea has kicked off Phase 2 of Project Hangang, expanding its digital won pilot to nine banks and, for the first time, using CBDC-linked deposit tokens for real government subsidy payments. The Bank of Korea (BOK) officially…
By Andrew Folkler 3/18/2026, 10:00:00 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 3/18/2026, 9:55:09 PM
Ripple Makes Massive Expansion Move in Brazil, Shiba Inu OI Rockets 26%, XRP Price Attempts Recovery — U.Today Crypto Digest
Crypto news digest: Ripple scores more institutional adoption; SHIB sees spike in futures activity; XRP forms rising support near $1.53.
By Dan Burgin 3/18/2026, 9:51:43 PM
Crypto Whales Scoop Up 470 Million Dogecoin in 72-Hour Buying Spree
Dogecoin traded largely sideways on Monday as on-chain data showed crypto whales snapped up hundreds of millions of tokens.
By Newton Gitonga 3/18/2026, 9:50:54 PM
Shiba Inu Spot ETF Finally Within Reach as SEC Deems SHIB a Commodity
Shiba Inu (SHIB) might become the second meme coin to get a spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) after Dogecoin.
By Muthoni Mary Kiama 3/18/2026, 9:38:25 PM
Fed leaves rates unchanged, says geopolitical uncertainty clouds outlook
The effect on energy prices from the Iran war will impact the economy, but the size and scope of the macroeconomic shock are still unknown.
By Vince Quill 3/18/2026, 9:30:14 PM
FTX Sets $2.2B Distribution as Creditor Recoveries Reach up to 120%
FTX is set to begin a $2.2 billion creditor payout on March 31 while separately scheduling its first preferred equity payments for May 29, as multiple claim classes move toward full or even excess repayment under the restructuring plan. FTX Sets March 31 Timeline for $2.2 Billion Creditor Payout Efforts to return funds to creditors […]
By Kevin Helms 3/18/2026, 9:20:16 PM
CoinEx introduces high-yield dual investment amid volatile and sideways crypto markets
CoinEx launches Dual Investment product to help traders earn rewards during volatile market conditions. CoinEx has launched a product called dual investment, which allows traders to earn rewards even during times of high market volatility. CoinEx’s dual Investment is a…
By Samuel Msiska 3/18/2026, 9:10:16 PM
Nasdaq Gets Green Light For Tokenized Securities Trading After SEC Approval
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved on Wednesday a significant rule change allowing one of the world’s largest stock exchanges, Nasdaq, to support trading in tokenized securities, a move that could accelerate the integration of blockchain technology into the mainstream financial markets. Nasdaq Rule Amendments Approved...
By Ronaldo Marquez 3/18/2026, 9:09:21 PM
Kalshi CEO fires back against Arizona criminal charges as ‘total overstep‘
The prediction markets co-founder said that the company would “abide by court decisions“ but signaled that the charges were based partly on political bias and media attention.
By Turner Wright 3/18/2026, 9:07:16 PM
Australia’s Digital Asset Bill Gains Momentum With Senate Committee Approval
Australia just looked at crypto chaos, sighed, and decided it would rather regulate the circus than keep pretending it’s not in town. Australia Eyes Regulated Crypto Future as Senate Advances Digital Asset Bill The Australian Senate Economics Legislation Committee has effectively waved through the Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework)...
By Jamie Redman 3/18/2026, 9:05:21 PM