Swarmer (SWMR) Stock Explodes 250% Higher in Stunning IPO Debut Fueled by Defense Tech Demand
Swarmer (SWMR) stock exploded 252% on its IPO debut, climbing from $5 to $17.60 as investors bet big on battlefield-proven drone autonomy software. The post Swarmer (SWMR) Stock Explodes 250% Higher in Stunning IPO Debut Fueled by Defense Tech Demand appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/17/2026, 4:50:47 PM
Earning Yield During a Crypto Bear Market: Strategies for Predictable Returns
Discover strategies for generating predictable returns on Bitcoin and Ethereum during a crypto bear market. Learn about fixed and flexible savings with Clapp, staking, borrowing, and DeFi yield options.
By Crypto Daily 3/17/2026, 4:50:33 PM
Algorand (ALGO) Aid Trust Portal Brings On-Chain Tracking to Humanitarian Funds
Algorand (ALGO) Foundation launches Aid Trust Portal to track billions in humanitarian aid flows on-chain, partnering with UNDP, Visa, and Circle for real-time transparency. (Read More)
By N/A 3/17/2026, 4:49:21 PM
CFTC issues 'no-action' letter for crypto wallet provider Phantom
The no-action position taken by the US regulator under Chair Michael Selig will allow the company to engage in certain activities without registering as a broker.
By Turner Wright 3/17/2026, 4:42:06 PM
Citibank cuts 12‑month Bitcoin and Ethereum targets as U.S. regulatory drag bites
Citibank has cut its 12‑month Bitcoin target to 112,000 dollars and Ethereum to 3,175 dollars, warning that stalled U.S. legislation and fading ETF enthusiasm are capping upside. Citibank has slashed its 12‑month price targets for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH),…
By Andrew Folkler 3/17/2026, 4:38:05 PM
Nvidia to Pay First 2026 Dividend of $0.01 Per Share
TLDR Nvidia will pay its first dividend of 2026 on April 1 to shareholders on record as of March 11. The company will distribute $0.01 per share, unchanged from its December 2025 payout. Shareholders holding 100 NVDA shares will receive $1 for the quarter. At the current rate, investors can expect $0.04 per share in [...] The post Nvidia to Pay...
By Maxwell Mutuma 3/17/2026, 4:38:03 PM
Google Expands Personal Intelligence to Free Users Across Gemini and Chrome
Google rolls out Personal Intelligence to free-tier users in AI Mode, Gemini app, and Chrome, two months after the feature's initial launch for premium subscribers. (Read More)
By N/A 3/17/2026, 4:37:32 PM
Aster Chain Announces Official Launch to Boost Onchain Privacy and Transparency
Renowned privacy-first on-chain trading platform, Aster, has announced today that it has officially launched its Aster Chain Mainnet. According to the announcement, the launch aims to boost transparency between the platform and its users, positioning it for wider expansion. In line with its design, the purpose-built Layer 1 blockchain seeks to...
By PR DESK 3/17/2026, 4:35:08 PM
Bitcoin Derivatives Data Shows Wall Street and Crypto Traders Diverging
Bitcoin is flirting with $74,055 at noon EST, but the real drama isn’t on the price chart — it’s in the derivatives market, where billions are quietly positioning for what comes next. Futures and Options Data Hint at Bitcoin’s Next Big Move — or Big Fakeout The bitcoin derivatives complex is anything but sleepy. According […]
By Jamie Redman 3/17/2026, 4:35:00 PM
Sam Altman’s World and Coinbase roll out toolkit to distinguish human-backed AI agents from bots
World launches AgentKit beta, linking World ID with x402 to help AI agents prove a real human stands behind them while preserving privacy. The post Sam Altman’s World and Coinbase roll out toolkit to distinguish human-backed AI agents from bots appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 3/17/2026, 4:34:25 PM
GSR Launches Comprehensive Crypto Advisory Suite Following $57M Dual Acquisition
GSR acquires Autonomous & Architech for $57M, launching end-to-end crypto advisory platform covering token launches, treasury management, and liquidity services. The post GSR Launches Comprehensive Crypto Advisory Suite Following $57M Dual Acquisition appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Oliver Dale 3/17/2026, 4:33:03 PM
Microsoft (MSFT) vs Apple (AAPL): Which Tech Stock Deserves Your Investment in 2025?
Detailed comparison of Apple (AAPL) vs Microsoft (MSFT) stocks. Analyzing cloud growth, AI monetization, ecosystems, and which offers better value in 2025. The post Microsoft (MSFT) vs Apple (AAPL): Which Tech Stock Deserves Your Investment in 2025? appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/17/2026, 4:31:14 PM
Facing a crisis, Bitcoin treasury companies need to pivot to survive
Here, Wellener offers tactics that firms must use to prove they’re more than just a crypto play.
By Tyler Wellener 3/17/2026, 4:30:00 PM
LangChain Launches LangSmith Sandboxes for Secure AI Agent Code Execution
LangChain unveils LangSmith Sandboxes in Private Preview, offering microVM-isolated environments for AI agents to safely execute untrusted code. (Read More)
By N/A 3/17/2026, 4:28:51 PM
Bitcoin Could Win Big as Central Banks Prepare to Hold Rates
Economists are penciling in UK inflation hitting 3% to 4% by end of 2026, complicating rate cuts for the foreseeable future.
By Wayne Jones 3/17/2026, 4:27:35 PM
Broadcom (AVGO) Stock Sees Five Price Target Hikes in Single Week
Broadcom (AVGO) stock receives five analyst price target increases in one week, led by Baird's $630 target, as AI chip revenue path emerges. The post Broadcom (AVGO) Stock Sees Five Price Target Hikes in Single Week appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/17/2026, 4:24:16 PM
Theo closes $100M facility backing gold-linked yield stablecoin
A new gold-linked yield stablecoin aims to tap commodity markets for returns as institutions explore alternatives to Treasury-backed tokens.
By Sam Bourgi 3/17/2026, 4:23:04 PM
World and Coinbase Launch Human-Verified AI Payments
TLDR World launched AgentKit to link AI agents with verified human identities. Coinbase integrated its x402 protocol to enable stablecoin micropayments for AI agents. World ID uses zero-knowledge proofs to confirm human identity without sharing personal data. Developers can connect multiple AI agents to one verified human account. The system...
By Maxwell Mutuma 3/17/2026, 4:17:13 PM
CFTC No-Action Relief Unlocks Crypto Wallet Access to Regulated Derivatives Markets
CFTC clears a path for crypto wallet software to expand into derivatives access without broker registration, signaling a major regulatory opening for non-custodial platforms while preserving boundaries around trading control and custody. CFTC Opens Door for Wallet-Based Derivatives Access Regulatory relief for crypto software providers advanced as...
By Kevin Helms 3/17/2026, 4:16:58 PM
TeraWulf (WULF) Stock Soars 12% Following $500M Morgan Stanley Financing Deal
TeraWulf (WULF) stock rises 11.86% after announcing $500M credit agreement with Morgan Stanley to fund Hawesville, Kentucky data center construction. The post TeraWulf (WULF) Stock Soars 12% Following $500M Morgan Stanley Financing Deal appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/17/2026, 4:16:47 PM
Is Shiba Inu (SHIB) Entering 'Healthy Correction' With 43% Upside Still on the Menu?
Shiba Inu (SHIB) faces a 6% correction after its recent surge. We analyze key support levels and market sentiment to determine if the 43% upside potential remains "on the menu" still.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 3/17/2026, 4:14:00 PM
Crypto News: As SEC Ends BitClout Case and ASIC Flags Gen Z Risk, DeepSnitch AI’s $1.66M Presale Targets 1000x Alongside March Launch on the Back of Powerful Utility
In crypto news for 16 March, SEC has permanently dismissed its fraud case against BitClout founder Nader Al-Naji, closing a two-year chapter that once alleged above $257 million in unregistered token sales. And that was with prejudice, which is to say it can never be refiled. This is the latest enforcement retreat, while crypto’s real-world role...
By Michelle DG 3/17/2026, 4:10:08 PM
Ethereum New Liquidity Cycle? This Binance Indicator Says Yes
Binance metric suggests Ethereum liquidity shift might be underway.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 3/17/2026, 4:09:00 PM
Bitmine (BMNR) Stock Surges 14% Following OpenAI Investment Through Eightco Partnership
Bitmine (BMNR) stock surged 13.9% after securing indirect OpenAI exposure through an $80M Eightco stake and purchasing 61,000 ETH in one week. The post Bitmine (BMNR) Stock Surges 14% Following OpenAI Investment Through Eightco Partnership appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/17/2026, 4:08:59 PM
Strategy Funds 22,337 BTC Buy With $1.18B STRC Issuance
TLDR Strategy purchased 22,337 BTC last week, marking its fifth largest bitcoin acquisition on record. The company raised $1.18 billion through STRC perpetual preferred stock to fund most of the purchase. Strategy raised $396 million through its common stock at the market program during the same period. The latest acquisition increased Strategy’s...
By Maxwell Mutuma 3/17/2026, 4:06:52 PM
Stacks Network Achieves 30x Capacity Boost for Bitcoin DeFi Operations
Stacks implements SIP-034 upgrade, unlocking 30x capacity improvement for Bitcoin DeFi through smarter resource management and enhanced transaction processing. The post Stacks Network Achieves 30x Capacity Boost for Bitcoin DeFi Operations appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Oliver Dale 3/17/2026, 4:06:35 PM
Bitcoin Open Interest Has Not Spiked Alongside the Latest Price Rebound: What Now?
The Bitcoin Open Interest has failed to recover at the same pace despite Bitcoin's price recording a notable rebound push this month. Bitcoin has now gained 23% from its February lows of around $59,900 amid an impressive recovery effort. Visit Website
By Sam Wisdom Raphael 3/17/2026, 4:06:11 PM
Crypto ETFs Rally Continues With $202 Million Inflow for Bitcoin
Bitcoin ETFs extended their inflow streak to six consecutive days, anchoring a strong start to the week. Ether and solana followed with steady gains, while XRP lagged with continued outflows. Bitcoin ETFs Extend Inflow Streak to Six Days Momentum doesn’t knock, it builds. And in the world of crypto ETFs, it continued on Monday, March […]
By Emmanuel Musa 3/17/2026, 4:05:39 PM
Bitcoin breaks into a $2B options trap that can turn this rally violent around $75,000
For weeks, Bitcoin (BTC) couldn't convincingly break out of the $70,000 zone, which it kept circling as a real problem area. BTC repeatedly failed to close above that level from early February through early March, making the zone a meaningful area of resistance in a market shedding confidence. Glassnode's Mar. 11 report described those failures...
By Gino Matos 3/17/2026, 4:05:25 PM
PayPal Expands PYUSD Stablecoin to 70 Markets for Faster Global Payments and Lower Fees
Global payments giant PayPal is pushing deeper into crypto assets, announcing a major expansion of its stablecoin, PYUSD, to users across 70 markets worldwide. The move significantly broadens the reach of the company’s crypto offering beyond its initial U.S. Visit Website
By Abdulkarim Abdulwahab 3/17/2026, 4:05:22 PM
Coinbase (COIN) Stock: x402 Protocol Now Powers World’s AI Agent Identity System
Coinbase (COIN) x402 protocol integrated into World's AgentKit, enabling cryptographic verification of humans behind AI agents for secure commerce. The post Coinbase (COIN) Stock: x402 Protocol Now Powers World’s AI Agent Identity System appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/17/2026, 4:02:14 PM
Circle Internet (CRCL) Stock Surges on Analyst Upgrades as USDC Supply Reaches $75.2B
Circle Internet (CRCL) stock gains after Clear Street upgrade to Strong-Buy and Baird's $138 target. USDC supply hits $75.2B, up 6% since last earnings. The post Circle Internet (CRCL) Stock Surges on Analyst Upgrades as USDC Supply Reaches $75.2B appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/17/2026, 4:00:53 PM
Solana (SOL) DeFi Tops $19B Amid Declining Yields As Taurox Turns AI Performance Into 80% Staker Gains
Solana’s DeFi total value locked surged from $11.5 billion in December 2025 to over $19 billion in March 2026, a 65% jump in three months. JitoSOL alone holds over $2 billion. But staking yields have been compressing for three consecutive months. Native SOL now returns 5.9% to 7.5%, down from over 8% earlier this year. [...] The post Solana (SOL)...
By PR Desk 3/17/2026, 4:00:36 PM
Crypto Betting Giant Polymarket Faces Backlash After Users Harass A Reporter
Polymarket, the largest crypto prediction market in the world, is under fire after bettors allegedly sent death threats to Times of Israel military reporter Emanuel Fabian. Related Reading: https://bitcoinist.com/crypto-bets-on-argentina-inflation-polymarket/ A Bombing Report Turned Into A Bombing Of Threats A routine war report from Emanuel...
By James Halver 3/17/2026, 4:00:25 PM
XRP Liquidity Builds on Binance – What The 2.78B Reserve Spike Means
XRP has reclaimed the $1.50 level after several months of volatile and largely subdued price action, signaling renewed bullish activity in the market. The move marks one of the strongest short-term recoveries for the asset in recent weeks, as buyers return and traders begin reassessing XRP’s market structure after an extended consolidation phase....
By Sebastian Villafuerte 3/17/2026, 4:00:25 PM
European NATO Members Decline Trump’s Request for Hormuz Naval Deployment
NATO allies Germany, UK and others reject Trump's request for naval deployment to Strait of Hormuz as oil prices surge past $100 amid Iran tensions. The post European NATO Members Decline Trump’s Request for Hormuz Naval Deployment appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/17/2026, 3:59:00 PM
World launches AgentKit with Coinbase integration to enable human-verified AI agents
The new toolkit from Sam Altman's startup lets AI agents prove they are backed by a unique human while interacting with websites, APIs and other online services.
By Nate Kostar 3/17/2026, 3:57:47 PM
5 Tips to Achieve Market Dominance for Web3 in 2026
Market dominance in Web3 isn'tt just about product quality. Discover 5 essential strategies for 2026, from earning media authority and founder visibility to owning a category and winning the narrative before your competitors do.
By Crypto Daily 3/17/2026, 3:55:59 PM
Bitcoin’s rally ran into a wall — and oil might be stealing its thunder
Bitcoin's rally faces challenges as geopolitical tensions and central bank decisions shift investor focus to commodities, impacting crypto momentum. The post Bitcoin’s rally ran into a wall — and oil might be stealing its thunder appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 3/17/2026, 3:53:56 PM
Mastercard to Lead Stablecoin Race With $1.8 Billion Acquisition of Infrastructure Firm BVNK
Is Mastercard taking over the stablecoin market? With the $1.8 billion BVNK buyout, the payments giant targets cross-border dominance alongside Ripple, PayPal and Binance.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 3/17/2026, 3:50:00 PM
Strategy’s latest massive bitcoin purchase offers insight into its evolving funding model
A $1.18 billion preferred stock raise, roughly equivalent to 16,800 BTC, signals a shift away from common stock as dividend obligations top $1 billion.
By James Van Straten 3/17/2026, 3:44:01 PM
423% Spot Flow Decline Hits Dogecoin (DOGE), Is Demand Quietly Returning?
Dogecoin rose for five days at a stretch before slightly retreating.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 3/17/2026, 3:44:00 PM
Aster Chain Mainnet Debuts with Zero-Knowledge Privacy and Gas-Free Trading
Aster Chain mainnet launches with zero-knowledge encryption, private trading, 100K TPS, and zero gas fees, processing $3.36B in daily volume. The post Aster Chain Mainnet Debuts with Zero-Knowledge Privacy and Gas-Free Trading appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Oliver Dale 3/17/2026, 3:43:45 PM
Delta (DAL) and American Airlines Defy Expectations With Upbeat Q1 Revenue Forecasts
Delta (DAL) and American Airlines raised Q1 revenue forecasts despite rising fuel costs. Airline stocks rallied Tuesday on strong travel demand signals. The post Delta (DAL) and American Airlines Defy Expectations With Upbeat Q1 Revenue Forecasts appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/17/2026, 3:40:18 PM
'It's a Rug-Pull': Adam Back Issues Warning to Bitcoin Users Over BIP-110
Blockstream CEO Adam Back opposes BIP-110, warning of a potential "rug-pull" for Bitcoin. Explore his technical concerns on network neutrality and security.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 3/17/2026, 3:39:00 PM
Strategy halts Bitcoin buying via STRC: Will BTC price dip again?
Strategy often pauses BTC buys when STRC falls below $100, a setup that has previously coincided with 25%–40% Bitcoin declines.
By Yashu Gola 3/17/2026, 3:35:35 PM
Shiba Inu Crypto Exchange Netflow Jumps 208% as SHIB Volatility Returns
Shiba Inu holders are likely preparing to sell as crypto exchange netflow flips positive.
By Godfrey Benjamin 3/17/2026, 3:35:00 PM
Amazon (AMZN) Expands Lightning-Fast 1-Hour Delivery Across 2,000+ Cities
Amazon (AMZN) stock rises as the e-commerce giant introduces 1-hour and 3-hour delivery options in over 2,000 U.S. cities with 90,000+ products available. The post Amazon (AMZN) Expands Lightning-Fast 1-Hour Delivery Across 2,000+ Cities appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/17/2026, 3:33:48 PM
Nvidia (NVDA) Challenges Intel’s CPU Dominance with Vera Processor and Groq 3 Launch at GTC 2026
Nvidia (NVDA) debuts Groq 3 LPU and Vera CPU at GTC 2026, expanding beyond GPUs to challenge Intel and AMD in AI data centers with new inference technology. The post Nvidia (NVDA) Challenges Intel’s CPU Dominance with Vera Processor and Groq 3 Launch at GTC 2026 appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/17/2026, 3:33:03 PM
Mastercard to acquire stablecoin startup BVNK to expand digital asset payments
Mastercard is set to acquire BVNK, a leading provider of stablecoin infrastructure, to advance digital payment services. The definitive agreement, worth $1.8 billion, includes $300 million in contingent payments, Mastercard announced on Tuesday.
By N/A 3/17/2026, 3:32:29 PM