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
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
Central Bank of Russia Proposes Opening National Economy to International Markets Using Digital Assets
The institution has asked the government to allow digital financial assets to be issued on open networks like Ethereum, opening national businesses to international investments. Central Bank of Russia governor Elvira Nabiullina also stated that these regulations would help conduct cross-border settlements. Russia Sets Up Digital Assets As Vehicles...
By Sergio Goschenko 3/17/2026, 3:30:23 AM
Ethereum Price Upside Run Intensifies — $2,400 Break Incoming?
Ethereum price started a major increase above the $2,250 zone. ETH is now showing positive signs and might aim for more gains above $2,400. Ethereum started a steady upward move above the $2,250 zone. The price is trading above $2,300 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bullish trend line forming with support at $2,120 on the...
By Aayush Jindal 3/17/2026, 3:18:27 AM
Ethereum Price Forecast: BitMine accelerates ETH accumulation as Tom Lee predicts end of ‘mini-crypto winter’
Ethereum treasury firm BitMine Immersion Technologies expanded its holdings last week, acquiring 60,999 ETH in one of its largest weekly purchases in recent weeks.
By N/A 3/17/2026, 3:03:42 AM
Ethereum Foundation Moves $10M ETH After First-Ever Staking — More Coming?
Ethereum has reclaimed the $2,250 level as the broader cryptocurrency market shows signs of a short-term bullish recovery following weeks of volatility and downward pressure. The recent move higher suggests that buyers are gradually regaining control of the market, with traders closely watching whether ETH can maintain momentum above this key...
By Sebastian Villafuerte 3/17/2026, 3:00:42 AM
XRP Could Need Five Macro Cycles To Break $100, Analyst Says
XRP may need as many as five macro cycles to push beyond $100, according to a chart shared by analyst TARA, known on X as @PrecisionTrade3, who outlined a long-range roadmap that places the token’s first nine-figure milestone far beyond the current market structure. In the post, TARA said the projection was built around price targets rather than a...
By Jake Simmons 3/17/2026, 3:00:40 AM
Bitcoin briefly touches $76,000 ahead of key economic decisions this week
Bitcoin's surge highlights market volatility amid global economic shifts, underscoring investor sensitivity to macroeconomic policy signals. The post Bitcoin briefly touches $76,000 ahead of key economic decisions this week appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 3/17/2026, 2:57:41 AM
Bitcoin Price Rally Roars On — $76K Level Falls to Bulls
Bitcoin price started a strong increase above the $75,000 zone. BTC is now consolidating and might aim for more gains if it clears $76,000. Bitcoin started a decent upward move above the $74,000 zone. The price is trading above $74,200 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $71,650 on the...
By Aayush Jindal 3/17/2026, 2:42:10 AM
Polymarket bettors threatened a journalist over an Iran missile report
Critics have been warning that prediction markets tied to wars could incentivize insider trading, which lawmakers in the US and abroad have moved to regulate.
By Jesse Coghlan 3/17/2026, 2:27:05 AM
SEC Proposal Limiting OTC Rules to Equities Raises New Questions for Crypto Assets
SEC moves to narrow a decades-old OTC market rule to equity securities, signaling possible limits on regulatory reach while opening discussion on how disclosure frameworks could apply to crypto assets and other non-equity instruments. SEC Proposal Targeting OTC Equity Trading Sparks New Crypto Regulation Debate U.S. regulators are seeking to...
By Kevin Helms 3/17/2026, 2:05:17 AM
Another Bitcoin Buy Coming? Saylor Sparks Speculation With ‘Orange Dots’ Post
A short message from Michael Saylor has once again stirred speculation that Strategy could be preparing another large Bitcoin purchase. Related Reading: WLFI Holders Face New 6-Month Lockup Rule To Gain Voting Power The company’s executive chairman posted a chart on X showing the firm’s Bitcoin accumulation history alongside the phrase “stretch...
By Christian Encila 3/17/2026, 2:00:19 AM
XRP Ledger Is A ‘Ghost Chain,’ Chainlink Community Liaison Claims
A fresh clash between XRP critics and defenders broke out on X after Chainlink Community Liaison Zach Rynes (@ChainLinkGod) argued that the XRP investment thesis has failed to keep pace with how crypto markets and financial infrastructure have evolved. His central claim was blunt: the XRP Ledger is now a “ghost chain,” while the use […]
By Jake Simmons 3/17/2026, 2:00:03 AM
Bitcoin just surged past $75,000. Derivatives seem to be driving the rally.
Bitcoin's move, led by unwinding of shorts, has lifted the broader crypto market, with the CoinDesk 20 Index up 5%.
By Omkar Godbole 3/17/2026, 1:53:36 AM
Bitcoin’s Dramatic Encore? Bitfinex Alpha Sees Market Quietly Loading the Next Act
This week, bitcoin strutted back above $70,000 like it owns the joint — and if Bitfinex’s latest Alpha report is right, the market may be quietly setting the stage for a rather dramatic encore. Bitcoin’s $70K Comeback Could Be Just the Opening Act, Bitfinex Analysts Say Bitcoin is heading into the March 18 Federal Open […]
By Jamie Redman 3/17/2026, 1:30:40 AM
OpenSea postpones SEA token launch, citing ‘challenging’ conditions
OpenSea's SEA token was first announced last October as it revealed it would be transitioning from an NFT marketplace to one that can "trade everything."
By Brayden Lindrea 3/17/2026, 1:25:57 AM
XRP breaks through $1.5 after double-digit weekly growth
XRP's surge highlights shifting investor sentiment and market dynamics, potentially influencing future crypto investment strategies and valuations. The post XRP breaks through $1.5 after double-digit weekly growth appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 3/17/2026, 1:08:58 AM
XRP Transfers Soar 300%: Institutions Move On-Chain
XRP Ledger activity is quietly getting back into the rhythm even as retail traders pull back. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 3/17/2026, 1:07:00 AM
XRP Supply Tightens On Binance As Scarcity Index Signals Limited Liquidity
XRP has reclaimed the $1.40 level as the broader cryptocurrency market begins to show renewed bullish behavior after a period of volatility and consolidation. The recent move higher suggests that buyers are gradually regaining momentum, with traders closely monitoring whether the asset can sustain strength above this key psychological level....
By Sebastian Villafuerte 3/17/2026, 1:00:41 AM
Bitcoin Enters Bull Regime As Taker Flow Surge Drives $3,400 Premium
Bitcoin has reclaimed the $70,000 level and is now testing resistance near $74,000, signaling renewed strength after several weeks of volatile price action. The recent move higher suggests that buyers are regaining control as market sentiment begins to improve, with traders closely watching whether BTC can sustain momentum above this critical...
By Sebastian Villafuerte 3/17/2026, 1:00:38 AM
Takenos Hits $500M Volume on Solana (SOL)-Based Payroll Stablecoin
Argentine fintech Takenos processes $500M+ in cross-border payments using its own Solana (SOL) stablecoin, with 500k users across 20 Latin American countries. (Read More)
By N/A 3/17/2026, 12:42:53 AM
Bitcoin Price Surges Above $75,000 as Bullish Momentum Builds
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Surges Above $75,000 as Bullish Momentum Builds The bitcoin price just surged above $75,000. This post Bitcoin Price Surges Above $75,000 as Bullish Momentum Builds first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
By Micah Zimmerman 3/17/2026, 12:36:36 AM
OpenAI Rolls Out Interactive STEM Visuals for 140M Weekly ChatGPT Learners
ChatGPT now offers dynamic visual modules for 70+ math and science concepts, letting users manipulate variables in real time across all subscription tiers. (Read More)
By N/A 3/17/2026, 12:22:19 AM
Crypto Market Review: XRP Ready to Run to $1.70, Ethereum (ETH) Enters Bullish Mode, Is Shiba Inu (SHIB) Finally in Bull Market?
Multiple indicators enter bullish territory thanks to the substantial recovery we are witnessing across the board on XRP, Ethereum and even Shiba Inu.
By Arman Shirinyan 3/17/2026, 12:01:00 AM
Bitcoin Hits 40-Day High As US-Iran Tensions Trigger $113M In Short Liquidations
A potential US military strike on Iran’s main oil export terminal helped push Bitcoin to its highest price in over a month Monday, as traders poured money into crypto while pulling back from stocks. Related Reading: WLFI Holders Face New 6-Month Lockup Rule To Gain Voting Power Squeeze At The Top Reports show Bitcoin jumped from roughly $72,400 to...
By Christian Encila 3/17/2026, 12:00:49 AM
Bitcoin Hashrate Drops Nearly 12% From March High As Miners Pull Out
Data shows the Bitcoin mining Hashrate has witnessed a significant drawdown since the high at the start of March, a sign that miners are leaving. Bitcoin Hashrate Has Seen Its 7-Day Average Value Plummet Recently The “Hashrate” refers to an indicator that tracks the total amount of computing power that’s currently attached to the Bitcoin […]
By Keshav Verma 3/17/2026, 12:00:04 AM
Robert Kiyosaki Predicts Bitcoin $750K, Ethereum $95K After Global Financial Crash
Robert Kiyosaki warns a massive asset bubble could soon burst, predicting an unprecedented market collapse that may propel gold, silver, bitcoin, and ethereum to extraordinary valuations within a year of a global financial crisis. Robert Kiyosaki Expects Bitcoin, Ethereum to Explode After Biggest Bubble Bust Shock Mounting concerns about global...
By Kevin Helms 3/16/2026, 11:40:11 PM
Providence Trust Inc Launches Global Digital Finance Platform, Driving the Next Generation of Online Banking Services
Recently, global digital finance platform Providence Trust Inc announced the launch of its integrated online banking system,...
By Globe PRwire 3/16/2026, 11:14:43 PM
Opensea Kicks SEA Token Down the Road, Bets Users Will Stay for Refunds and 0% Fees
Opensea, the marketplace that once rode the non-fungible token ( NFT) boom like it was headlining Coachella, has delayed the launch of its long-awaited SEA token again, while tossing users fee refunds, zero-fee trading, and a promise that this time, really, it wants to get it right. March 30 No More: Opensea Delays SEA Launch […]
By Jamie Redman 3/16/2026, 11:06:51 PM
Zcash Is The Last Possible 1000x In Crypto, Venture Capitalist Says
Alliance DAO co-founder Qiao Wang claims Zcash may be “the last possible 1000x in crypto.” His argument is not framed around a near-term catalyst, but around a long-duration macro and technology thesis in which privacy becomes the final major unresolved market gap in digital assets. Why Zcash Could Be The Last 1000x Posting on X on March 15, Wang...
By Jake Simmons 3/16/2026, 11:00:35 PM
Bitcoin Hits $74K As ETFs Rebound Amid Lingering Nerve
Fresh institutional capital rotating into Bitcoin ETFs pushes the bears away: is BTC back to its bullish ways for long? Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Samantha Diamo 3/16/2026, 10:47:00 PM