Crypto Payments Are Going Mainstream: Can Tourists Turn Into Daily Users In South Korea?
Centralized exchange Crypto.com has partnered with KG Inicis, South Korea’s largest payment gateway and value added network (VAN) provider, to offer crypto payment options to foreign visitors in Korea. Related Reading: Crypto-Linked Crime Jumps In Basque Country — But What Does It Mean For Traders? A New Korean Alliance Crypto.com announced today...
By James Halver 3/18/2026, 9:43:28 AM
Major Shiba Inu Distribution Warning as Price Targets Sharp Flush to Major Support
Shiba Inu might see a sharp price correction toward a major support area, as the structure remains generally bearish when zoomed out. Interestingly, this outlook comes despite recent upward momentum for SHIB. Visit Website
By Elendu Benedict 3/18/2026, 9:38:13 AM
TRUMP rallies over 50% as Mar-a-Lago event drives whale activity
Whale activity around the Official Trump (TRUMP) token, which is tied to United States President Donald Trump, has hit a five-month high according to on-chain data. According to Santiment, there are now 83 wallets that hold more than 1 million…
By Rony Roy 3/18/2026, 9:30:00 AM
Bitcoin's progress above $75,000 elusive after SEC, CFTC crypto guidance
Bitcoin remains stuck near key resistance around $75,000, leaving the broader market in limbo.
By Omkar Godbole 3/18/2026, 9:29:00 AM
CLARITY Act Fuels Bitcoin Rally as U.S. Regulatory Framework Nears Reality
TLDR: The CLARITY Act classifies digital assets into securities, digital commodities, and stablecoins for clearer oversight. The Coinbase Premium Gap has widened, pointing to strong U.S. spot buying ahead of regulatory passage. Senate hearings in 2026 renewed expectations of the CLARITY Act’s passage after stalling over stablecoin yield rules....
By Brenda Mary 3/18/2026, 9:24:59 AM
How XRP Investments Could Be Taxed as SEC and CFTC Officially Declare XRP a Commodity
Discussions around how the government could tax XRP investments have emerged after the SEC and CFTC officially declared XRP a commodity. These discussions dominated the XRP community following a disclosure from Chad Steingraber, a well-known community commentator. Visit Website
By Sam Wisdom Raphael 3/18/2026, 9:15:52 AM
PNC Bank Hit With Lawsuit After Allegedly Failing To Protect Customer in $390,000 Gold Coin Scam
A new lawsuit accuses a major US bank of failing to protect an elderly customer from being scammed out of his life savings. The civil complaint, filed in the Superior Court of New Jersey, says that the PNC Bank should have noticed red-flags and prevented 76-year-old retiree Jeffrey Maas from falling victim to a con. […] The post PNC Bank Hit With...
By Daily Hodl Staff 3/18/2026, 9:15:11 AM
Crypto Platform Bitrefill Hacked: 18,500 User Records Exposed in Cyberattack
The post Crypto Platform Bitrefill Hacked: 18,500 User Records Exposed in Cyberattack appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Crypto payments platform Bitrefill has confirmed a major cyberattack on March 1, 2026, with signs pointing to the North Korea-linked Lazarus Group. The Bitrefill attack exposed internal systems, drained crypto wallets, and...
By Rizwan Ansari 3/18/2026, 8:56:36 AM
Dogecoin Removed Zero From Its Price, But There Are 3 Reasons Why It Is Temporary
Dogecoin's zero removal attempt is no longer relevant in terms of longer-term price performance.
By Arman Shirinyan 3/18/2026, 8:56:00 AM
Bitrue Launches 500,000 USDT Spring Trading Event as Crypto Markets Rebound
After several weeks of apathy amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, Bitcoin and the broader crypto market are finally making a comeback. The latest data from CoinGecko shows BTC is up around 7% over the past week, with ETH even stronger at 12.5% over the same period. Digital asset inflows also recorded their third […]
By PR DESK 3/18/2026, 8:55:17 AM
Citigroup Cuts Bitcoin, Ethereum Targets on Slower U.S. Regulatory Progress
Wall Street giant Citigroup has lowered its one-year price forecasts for both Bitcoin and Ethereum. It cited cooling market momentum, slower regulatory progress in the U.S., and more tempered expectations for ETF inflows. Visit Website
By Zabi 3/18/2026, 8:51:06 AM
SIREN Solidifies Top 100 Spot With 300% Monthly Surge, BTC Stalls at $74K: Market Watch
Aside from SIREN, the other double-digit gainer today is M, followed by KAS.
By Jordan Lyanchev 3/18/2026, 8:50:03 AM
Bitcoin price loses $74K support ahead of Fed rate decision, can it recover?
Bitcoin price fell back under the $74,000 support level after three straight days of gains as investors remained cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate cut decision scheduled for later today. After rallying over 7% and touching nearly $76,000 on…
By Rony Roy 3/18/2026, 8:49:46 AM
Bitcoin ETF inflow streak nears October run, but totals still lag
US spot Bitcoin ETFs draw $1.2 billion over seven days, far short of October 2025’s nine-day, $6 billion streak, as XRP ETFs turn green.
By Helen Partz 3/18/2026, 8:49:05 AM
TEAMZ Summit 2026 Unveils Agenda for International Conference Where Japanese Culture Meets Web3 and AI
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. “Tradition Meets Tomorrow” — A Two-Day Event Blending Heritage and Cutting-Edge Technology One of Japan’s largest Web3 and AI conferences, TEAMZ Summit 2026, will take place on April 7–8, 2026, at the prestigious Happo-en in Tokyo. This year’s theme, “Tradition Meets Tomorrow,” highlights the...
By Media 3/18/2026, 8:45:08 AM
La SEC define los valores criptográficos por primera vez
Nueva guía explica qué activos digitales califican como valores. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Alex Costa 3/18/2026, 8:38:11 AM
Binance Adds Fabric Protocol (ROBO) as 62nd HODLer Airdrops Project With 100M Token Rewards
TLDR: Binance confirms Fabric Protocol (ROBO) as its 62nd HODLer Airdrops project, listed on March 18, 2026. A total of 100M ROBO tokens are reserved for airdrop rewards, with 200M set aside for marketing campaigns. Eligible users subscribed BNB to Simple Earn or On-Chain Yields between March 4 and March 6, 2026 UTC. ROBO launches [...] The post...
By Brenda Mary 3/18/2026, 8:36:56 AM
Cardano Still an Interesting Trade Opportunity: Top Analyst
Despite the broader downtrend momentum, Cardano still has the potential to present a solid opportunity for outsized gains. Cardano (ADA) is up 8% this week and is on track for its second consecutive weekly green candle if current momentum continues. Visit Website
By Elendu Benedict 3/18/2026, 8:36:21 AM
U.S. Regulators Declare Shiba Inu a Digital Commodity
A new joint regulatory clarification from the U.S. SEC and the CFTC has classified Shiba Inu as a digital commodity rather than a security. Visit Website
By Lele Jima 3/18/2026, 8:32:34 AM
GSR Acquires Autonomous and Architech to Launch Integrated Crypto Capital Markets Platform
GSR has completed a $57 million acquisition of Autonomous and Architech to provide a unified treasury and capital markets solution for tokenized organizations. Global digital asset firm GSR announced the acquisition of Autonomous and Architech in New York on March 17, 2026, to streamline fragmented crypto infrastructure. Autonomous will maintain...
By Bitcoin.com 3/18/2026, 8:30:51 AM
Bitget Research Analyst Breaks Down What’s Happening With The Bitcoin Price
This week has been quite bullish for the Bitcoin price as it has seen a momentous break above $70,000. Although this is bullish, there are still some reservations as to the performance of the digital asset and what it could mean for its future. To this end, Bitget research analyst Lacie Zhang shares views on […]
By Scott Matherson 3/18/2026, 8:30:48 AM
Top Meme Coins That Could Still Surge Despite Dogecoin, Shiba Inu Dominance
With the prices of Dogecoin and Shiba Inu crashing down, the rest of the meme coin market has followed, and coins in this category have suffered greatly for it. However, there continues to be hope of a renewed meme coin season where these cryptocurrencies will surge again. A number of meme coins continue to show promise, but three coins are...
By Scott Matherson 3/18/2026, 8:30:47 AM
SEC Defines Crypto Securities for the First Time
New interpretive guidance outlines which digital assets qualify as securities. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Alex Costa 3/18/2026, 8:30:00 AM
UK committee pushes for political crypto donation ban over foreign influence risks
UK lawmakers are raising concerns over the risks tied to crypto donations, which they claim can open the door to foreign influence in political financing. In its latest report, the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy urged a moratorium…
By Rony Roy 3/18/2026, 8:30:00 AM
Citi Slashes Bitcoin and Ethereum Price Targets as U.S. Crypto Legislation Stalls
TLDR: Citi lowered its Bitcoin 12-month base case to $112,000, a $31,000 cut from its prior $143,000 forecast. Ethereum’s revised base case now stands at $3,175, reflecting a $1,129 drop from Citi’s earlier projection. Stalled U.S. crypto legislation and softening ETF inflows are the two key reasons behind the target revision. Citi’s Bitcoin bear...
By Brenda Mary 3/18/2026, 8:25:24 AM
Bitrefill Hit by Cyberattack, 18,500 Records Exposed
The post Bitrefill Hit by Cyberattack, 18,500 Records Exposed appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Crypto payments platform Bitrefill revealed it was targeted in a cyberattack on March 1, 2026, possibly linked to North Korea’s Lazarus Group. Around 18,500 order records were accessed, including customer email and crypto addresses. The breach...
By Sohrab Khawas 3/18/2026, 8:24:47 AM
Launch of Aster Chain: Creating a New Era of Onchain Transparency and Privacy
George Town, BVI, March 18, 2026 – Aster, a privacy-focused trading ecosystem backed by YZi Labs, today announced the official launch of Aster Chain Mainnet. This purpose-built Layer 1 blockchain is designed to dismantle the “transparency trap” of modern DeFi, offering institutional-grade privacy and CEX-level performance to professional and retail...
By PR DESK 3/18/2026, 8:22:16 AM
Ripple’s XRP Secures Huge Regulatory Victory as SEC Confirms Non-Security Status In Fresh Crypto Guidance
Ripple and the XRPArmy have achieved a major milestone, earning definitive recognition.
By Brenda Ngari 3/18/2026, 8:07:21 AM
Payments Giant Mastercard Makes Mammoth $1.8B Bet on Stablecoins with BVNK Acquisition
Mastercard has agreed to acquire London-based stablecoin infrastructure company BVNK for up to $1.8 billion.
By Brenda Ngari 3/18/2026, 8:00:55 AM
Hyperliquid HIP-3 Surpasses $1.43B Open Interest as 24/7 Tokenized Asset Trading Expands
TLDR: Hyperliquid HIP-3 aggregated open interest surged to a record $1.43 billion, a 100x rise in six months. WTI crude oil’s 24-hour volume hit $1.39B on Hyperliquid, ranking second behind Bitcoin and above Ethereum. Only 7 of the top 30 trade.xyz markets are crypto pairs, while 23 are tokenized traditional assets. HYPE token is up [...] The post...
By Brenda Mary 3/18/2026, 8:00:12 AM
Binance lowers VIP program thresholds and introduces new qualification pathways
Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and users, has announced updates to its VIP Program eligibility framework, lowering … Continue reading The post Binance lowers VIP program thresholds and introduces new qualification pathways appeared first on Finbold.
By Diana Paluteder 3/18/2026, 8:00:00 AM
Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Faces $69K Risk as $4B Liquidation Zone Builds Ahead of Fed Decision
The post Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Faces $69K Risk as $4B Liquidation Zone Builds Ahead of Fed Decision appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitcoin started the week strong, rising nearly 7%, but has now pulled back to around $74,000 after failing to hold above $76,000. The rally has slowed as traders wait for today’s Federal Reserve decision....
By Rizwan Ansari 3/18/2026, 7:54:35 AM
BNB Chain Extends Zero-Fee Stablecoin Transfers for USDC, USD1, and U Until March 31, 2026
TLDR: BNB Chain has extended its 0 Fee Carnival through March 31, 2026, covering USDC, USD1, and U gas fees. Over $4.5 million in stablecoin gas fees have been covered since the program launched on BNB Chain. Thirteen wallets sponsor free BSC transfers, with USD1 and U unlimited and USDC capped at two per day. [...] The post BNB Chain Extends...
By Brenda Mary 3/18/2026, 7:52:28 AM
Hedera nears $0.10: is HBAR ready for a breakout?”
Hedera (HBAR) gains on ecosystem token listings and growing exchange support. Google, IBM, and Deutsche Telekom back Hedera Hashgraph, boosting credibility. Breaking above the resistance at $0.1051 could target $0.15 in coming months. Hedera is showing renewed momentum as its price hovers around $0.10, signaling potential for a near-term breakout....
By Charles Thuo 3/18/2026, 7:49:52 AM
Pi Network Completes Groundbreaking Upgrade but PI Price Plunges Again
After gaining more than 100% since its all-time low, PI has now dumped by almost 50% from its local peak.
By Jordan Lyanchev 3/18/2026, 7:38:25 AM
Tim Scott signals progress on stablecoin yield dispute holding up crypto bill
This week banks and crypto lobbyists may reach a compromise on stablecoin yield payments, according to U.S. Senator Tim Scott. Currently, the Senate’s crypto market structure bill progress remains stalled. Speaking at a crypto lobby event in Washington, Scott, who…
By Rony Roy 3/18/2026, 7:37:01 AM
Bitrefill Cyberattack Linked to North Korea’s Lazarus Group, Exposes 18,500 Customer Records
TLDR: Bitrefill’s March 2026 breach was linked to North Korea’s Lazarus Group based on malware and IP patterns. Attackers used a stolen legacy credential from an employee laptop to access production infrastructure. Around 18,500 purchase records were accessed, exposing emails, crypto addresses, and IP metadata. Bitrefill confirmed it remains...
By Brenda Mary 3/18/2026, 7:29:53 AM
Can the crypto market rebound as SEC clarifies that most cryptocurrencies are non securities?
The crypto market remained unfazed on Wednesday shortly after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission clarified that most of the cryptocurrencies in the market would not be considered a security under federal law. Bitcoin (BTC), the world’s largest crypto asset,…
By Rony Roy 3/18/2026, 7:28:45 AM
Ethereum (ETH) Price Rally Incoming: Whales and Charts Say the Same Thing
The post Ethereum (ETH) Price Rally Incoming: Whales and Charts Say the Same Thing appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Ethereum (ETH) price is back in focus after climbing over 15% this week, quietly outperforming a still-uncertain crypto market. But this move may be more than just a recovery bounce. Beneath the surface, key signals are...
By Shubham Vishwakarma 3/18/2026, 7:24:08 AM
Bitrefill accuses North Korea-linked Lazarus hacker group for compromising 18,500 purchase records
Bitrefill will cover the losses from operational capital.
By Omkar Godbole 3/18/2026, 7:17:53 AM
Ethereum Price Nears Breakout Zone—Will Confirmation Push ETH to $3,000?
The post Ethereum Price Nears Breakout Zone—Will Confirmation Push ETH to $3,000? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Ethereum price and the other cryptos are consolidating at their respective resistance ranges, probably awaiting Powell’s speech. With the FOMC key decision on interest rates underway, the markets are consolidating within a...
By Sahana Vibhute 3/18/2026, 7:17:26 AM
Pi Network Price Forecast: PI slides below $0.18 as bearish sentiment builds
Pi Network (PI) edges below $0.1800 at press time on Wednesday, extending the 10% drop from the previous day. A surge in social chatter around the PI token aligns with this drop, suggesting a bearish incline in retail sentiment.
By N/A 3/18/2026, 7:15:00 AM
Starbucks Sends Data Breach Alert to Customers After ‘Unauthorized Third Party’ Accesses Names, Social Security Numbers, Financial Account Numbers and More
Starbucks has disclosed that it suffered a security incident that potentially impacted 889 individuals. In a notice of data breach sent to customers on March 10th, the world’s largest coffeehouse chain says that on or about February 6th, it discovered a potential unauthorized access to certain Starbucks Partner Central accounts. The malicious...
By Rhodilee Jean Dolor 3/18/2026, 7:04:02 AM
Ripple CTO Emeritus Reveals First Email He Received with a Mention of XRP
Ripple's CTO Emeritus, David Schwartz, has publicly shared the first email he received that had a mention of the word "XRP." David Schwartz, Ripple's former Chief Technology Officer and now CTO Emeritus, recently shared an early moment from XRP's history. Specifically, he revealed the first email he ever received that mentioned XRP, which dates...
By Sam Wisdom Raphael 3/18/2026, 7:02:05 AM
Pi Network Launches Protocol 20 Mainnet Upgrade
The post Pi Network Launches Protocol 20 Mainnet Upgrade appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Pi Network has rolled out its full Mainnet upgrade to Protocol 20, unlocking support for programmable smart contracts that can power decentralized apps, NFTs, escrow systems, and subscription services. Launched in 2019 by Stanford founders Nicolas...
By Sohrab Khawas 3/18/2026, 7:01:52 AM
PayPal Expands PYUSD Access To 68 New Countries Amid Stablecoin Push
PayPal has expanded access to its stablecoin PayPal USD (PYUSD) to 70 markets, allowing users worldwide to send, hold, and receive the token while enabling faster, lower-cost global transactions. Related Reading: Crypto Funds Extend Three-Week Run With $1B Inflows Despite Geopolitical Stress PayPal Expands PYUSD Across 70 Markets On Tuesday,...
By Rubmar Garcia 3/18/2026, 7:00:51 AM
Bitcoin STH Profit-Taking Ramps Up As Price Breaks $74,000
On-chain data shows the Bitcoin short-term holders have responded to the latest price rally by participating in profit realization. Bitcoin Short-Term Holders Have Shown A Realized Profit Spike In a new post on X, on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has talked about the latest trend in the Realized Profit for the Bitcoin short-term holders. The...
By Keshav Verma 3/18/2026, 7:00:47 AM
Lazarus Group suspected in Bitrefill hack that compromised hot wallets
The notorious Lazarus Group may have been behind a cyberattack on crypto e-commerce store Bitrefill, the firm estimates. Detailing the March 1 incident in a Tuesday X post, the firm said the attackers used malware, on-chain tracing, and reused IP…
By Rony Roy 3/18/2026, 6:55:53 AM
Zcash Price Forecast: ZEC breakout gains traction as bulls target above $300
Zcash (ZEC) is trading above $280 at the time of writing on Wednesday, after breaking above the descending trendline earlier this week.
By N/A 3/18/2026, 6:55:03 AM
Charles Hoskinson Posted a Smiling GIF, and the Reason Behind It Changes Cardano Forever.
The post Charles Hoskinson Posted a Smiling GIF, and the Reason Behind It Changes Cardano Forever. appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Cardano has taken a major leap as LayerZero officially integrated the network, connecting it to over 160 blockchains. For years, Cardano operated largely in its own ecosystem, but this move opened the doors to...
By Debashree Patra 3/18/2026, 6:52:15 AM