Cardano Founder Hoskinson Says Midnight Mainnet Is Now Live
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson said Monday that Midnight is now live, marking the mainnet debut of the privacy-focused network that has been one of the highest-profile infrastructure bets tied to the broader Cardano ecosystem. In his March 30 livestream, Hoskinson said the chain had already been running for a while, with average block times...
By Jake Simmons 4/1/2026, 1:00:36 AM
Ethereum Price Forecast: ETH bounces on Iran President's comments, quantum computing threat lingers
Ethereum (ETH) is attempting to reclaim the $2,100 level on Tuesday, following reports that Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian is ready to end the war with the US and Israel if 'guarantees' are met, according to Bloomberg.
By N/A 4/1/2026, 12:47:25 AM
Bitcoin, stocks soar as markets respond to chance of US and Israel-Iran war ending
Bitcoin held gains above $68,000 as investors leaned into news that the US and Iran were ideating ways to end the war. Will markets hold their newfound bullishness?
By Big Smokey 4/1/2026, 12:31:59 AM
Bitcoin Mining Nationalized? US Senators Float Bold New Reserve-Backed Bill
About 97% of the machines used to mine Bitcoin currently come from companies based in China. This heavy reliance on foreign technology has created a bottleneck at American ports and raised alarms about the long-term security of the network. Related Reading: Bitcoin ETFs Pull In $56B As CEO Pitches Crypto Over Gold To fix this, US Senators Bill...
By Christian Encila 4/1/2026, 12:30:41 AM
Anthropic Source Code Leak 2026: Claude Code CLI Exposed via npm Source Map Error
Anthropic accidentally shipped the full source code of its Claude Code CLI inside a public npm package, exposing roughly 512,000 lines of Typescript to anyone paying attention. Claude Code npm Leak Reveals Unreleased Features Including KAIROS, BUDDY, and Agent Swarms The company confirmed the incident on March 31, 2026, speaking with Venture Beat,...
By Jamie Redman 4/1/2026, 12:30:21 AM
Midnight's (NIGHT) First Major Resistance Test, Shiba Inu (SHIB) Ahead of 16% Squeeze, Mini-Death Cross on Ethereum (ETH) Already? Crypto Market Review
Market is back on its feet, but there is a long way to go for it to reach the level of bullish consensus.
By Arman Shirinyan 4/1/2026, 12:01:00 AM
Ethereum Foundation Locks Up More ETH As Staking Activity Intensifies
Staking activity on the Ethereum network is taking the spotlight as the altcoin’s price continues to face heightened volatility. One notable aspect of the development is the significant increase in staking activity among large institutional investors. The most recent staking move triggering a frenzy in the ETH community comes from The Ethereum...
By Godspower Owie 4/1/2026, 12:00:22 AM
Next Shiba Inu Might Be Pepeto as ETFs Buy 100% of New Bitcoin
Some analysts predict that ETFs alone will purchase more than 100% of newly mined Bitcoin supply in 2026 as institutional demand keeps growing beyond what miners can produce. That next shiba inu context proves institutional capital is permanently absorbing the entire new supply of the market’s foundation asset, creating structural scarcity that...
By PR PR 3/31/2026, 11:30:42 PM
Moody’s Assigns Ba2 Rating to $100M Bitcoin-Backed Revenue Bonds From New Hampshire Authority
Moody’s Ratings has assigned provisional Ba2 ratings to up to $100 million in bitcoin-backed taxable revenue bonds set to be issued by the Business Finance Authority of the State of New Hampshire. Moody’s Rates $100M Bitcoin-Collateralized Revenue Bonds According to the release from Moody’s shared with Bitcoin.com News, the bonds, split into two...
By Jamie Redman 3/31/2026, 11:28:44 PM
Binance Sets Up New LUNC Burn Portal: Can Price Bounce?
LUNC staking is back below 16% in spite of Binance’s new dedicated burning portal. What’s stopping the bounce? Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Tadas Klimasevskis 3/31/2026, 11:25:00 PM
Anthropic Data Shows Australia Punches Above Weight in AI Adoption
New Anthropic Economic Index reveals Australians use Claude AI at 4x expected rate, with NSW and Victoria driving 68% of national adoption. (Read More)
By N/A 3/31/2026, 11:03:52 PM
Ethereum Faces Selling Pressure On Charts While Supply Remains Locked
Ethereum is navigating a challenging market phase, with price facing persistent selling pressure despite a tightening supply landscape. On the charts, ETH has shown signs of weakness, with repeated rejections at key resistance levels and declining momentum suggesting that sellers remain in control in the short term. A significant portion of the...
By Godspower Owie 3/31/2026, 11:00:14 PM
When Will Solana Price Surge To $360? Analyst Shares Possible Timeline
A crypto analyst has issued a new Solana price forecast, outlining several potential target levels for the current cycle. In the short term, the analyst expects significant volatility and the possibility of a sharp price crash to new lows. Despite this, his ultimate projection suggests that SOL could surge toward $360, representing a roughly 333%...
By Scott Matherson 3/31/2026, 11:00:00 PM
Bitcoin enters the public bond market as Moody’s gives a first-of-its-kind crypto deal a rating
A New Hampshire state authority is set to issue a first-of-its-kind bitcoin-backed bond with a Ba2 rating, marking an early test of how crypto can function as collateral inside traditional public finance markets.
By Helene Braun 3/31/2026, 10:58:55 PM
Trump says US will leave Iran within 2 to 3 weeks
The conflict in Iran has been ongoing since tensions escalated in February, following US and Israeli strikes against Iran.
By Stephen Katte 3/31/2026, 10:49:56 PM
OpenAI Closes $122B Funding Round, Hits $852B Valuation as AI Infrastructure Race Intensifies
TLDR: OpenAI closed a $122B funding round at an $852B valuation, marking one of the largest private tech raises ever. ChatGPT now surpasses 900 million weekly active users, generating $2 billion in monthly revenue as of 2025. Enterprise revenue accounts for over 40% of OpenAI’s total income and is on track to match consumer by [...] The post...
By Brenda Mary 3/31/2026, 10:39:19 PM
Transak Integrates with Canton Network to Bridge Fiat and Institutional On-Chain Finance
TLDR: Transak’s integration gives users direct fiat access to Canton Coin via cards and local payment rails. Canton Network supports over $8 trillion in tokenized real-world assets across major financial institutions. The partnership embeds compliant fiat on-ramp infrastructure into wallets and fintech apps on Canton. Canton’s synchronized finance...
By Brenda Mary 3/31/2026, 10:37:55 PM
Mercado Libre Ends Mercado Coin Program, Cites No Official Reason
Mercado Libre is shutting down mercado coin, its Brazil-based cryptocurrency loyalty token, effective April 17, 2026, nearly four years after the company launched it as a cashback reward inside its e-commerce and payments platform. Mercado Coin Is Being Discontinued The company notified users through the Mercado Pago digital wallet app and email....
By Jamie Redman 3/31/2026, 10:30:52 PM
Crypto Fear and Greed Index stuck on ‘extreme fear,’ but is there a silver lining?
The Crypto Fear and Greed Index remains pinned in the ‘extreme fear’ zone, but Bitcoin’s lengthy consolidation phase above the $60,000 support may be a positive sign.
By Biraajmaan Tamuly 3/31/2026, 10:29:21 PM
DeFi Technologies Hits Record $99.1M Revenue and $62.7M Net Income in Fiscal 2025
TLDR: DeFi Technologies recorded $99.1M in annual revenue for 2025, marking a 215% increase from $31.4M in 2024. Net income reached a record $62.7M in fiscal 2025, reversing a $27.6M net loss reported in the prior year. Valour’s average AUM hit $809.9M in 2025, supported by $110.1M in net inflows into its ETP products. Total [...] The post DeFi...
By Brenda Mary 3/31/2026, 10:10:37 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 3/31/2026, 10:01:36 PM
Shiba Inu Price Completes Golden Cross, XRP Payments Spike 410%, BTC Whale Sells $74 Million Worth of Bitcoin — U.Today Crypto Digest
Crypto news digest: SHIB price jumps 4%; XRP ready for a rebound; BTC whale awakens to dump.
By Dan Burgin 3/31/2026, 9:58:52 PM
Ripple partners with Convera to expand global payments through stablecoins
Ripple has announced a collaboration with Convera to deliver stablecoin-enabled cross-border payments and treasury solutions for businesses, according to a statement on Tuesday.
By N/A 3/31/2026, 9:50:53 PM
TRON Integrates With Zero Hash to Expand Enterprise Access to TRX and TRC-20 USDT
TLDR: TRON integrates with Zero Hash to offer enterprise access to TRX and TRC-20 USDT in select jurisdictions. Enterprise and fintech clients can now use TRON assets for custody, trading, liquidity, and settlement. TRON’s network processes 11 million daily transactions and supports over 373 million user accounts globally. The Zero Hash...
By Brenda Mary 3/31/2026, 9:49:36 PM
Texas Lt. Gov. lists crypto, prediction markets in charges for lawmakers
The #2 Texas state official called on lawmakers to study “the sudden inundation of prediction market gambling“ as other jurisdictions take the platforms to court.
By Turner Wright 3/31/2026, 9:48:00 PM
New Hampshire’s Bitcoin-Backed Municipal Bond Moves Closer With Moody’s Rating
Bitcoin Magazine New Hampshire’s Bitcoin-Backed Municipal Bond Moves Closer With Moody’s Rating New Hampshire is advancing a first-of-its-kind bitcoin-backed municipal bond—rated Ba2 by Moody’s Investors Service—that blends crypto volatility with traditional debt markets by offering investors yield plus upside tied to bitcoin collateral without...
By Micah Zimmerman 3/31/2026, 9:38:56 PM
Telegram Launches AI Editor and Bot-Building Bots in Major Platform Update
Telegram's March 2026 update introduces AI-powered text editing via Cocoon Network, self-replicating bots, and 10+ new poll features across all apps. (Read More)
By N/A 3/31/2026, 9:35:49 PM
Worldpay and Global Payments Launch Payments DVN on LayerZero for Cross-Chain Security
TLDR: Worldpay and Global Payments launch the Payments DVN to verify cross-chain transactions on LayerZero. The Payments DVN covers nine blockchains, including Ethereum, Base, and Solana, for enterprise payment flows. Worldpay processes $3.7 trillion annually, bringing institutional credibility to blockchain payment security. Teams building...
By Brenda Mary 3/31/2026, 9:35:32 PM
Analyst: Bitcoin’s S&P Correlation Is Not the Bull Sign It Looks
A negative BTC-S&P correlation doesn't mean Bitcoin is gaining strength; it may reflect isolated it bounces alternating with the Index's weakness.
By Wayne Jones 3/31/2026, 9:35:11 PM
Wall Street moves benchmarks onchain as S&P tokenizes Treasurys index
S&P Dow Jones Indices puts its iBoxx US Treasuries Index on the Canton Network, allowing institutions to access bond benchmark data through tokens rather than feeds.
By Sam Bourgi 3/31/2026, 9:33:58 PM
Bitcoin Treasury Firm Nakamoto Implodes: 99% Stock Crash, June Delisting Deadline Loom
Nakamoto Holdings, a publicly traded Bitcoin‑treasury company that launched last August, is facing a deepening financial crisis after a dramatic stock collapse and a string of losses that have eroded investor confidence and raised the specter of delisting. In less than a year, the company’s market capitalization has plunged from a peak near $24...
By Ronaldo Marquez 3/31/2026, 9:32:20 PM
Ripple Founder Pivots $1 Billion From XRP Fortune Into New Investment
Jed McCaleb, the founder of Ripple and Stellar (XLM), has announced plans to redirect a whopping $1 billion from his XRP fortune into a new investment outside the cryptocurrency space. The crypto founder and Silicon Valley billionaire is now turning his focus toward Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), aiming to build an AI system based on the...
By Scott Matherson 3/31/2026, 9:30:23 PM
$54M Crypto Hack Nets Maryland Man 30-Year Charge
Federal prosecutors say a Maryland man who stole more than $54 million from a crypto exchange blew a significant portion of the money on Pokémon cards, antique Roman coins, and a scrap of fabric from the Wright brothers’ plane. Related Reading: Investors Pull $414M From Crypto Funds As Inflation, MidEast War Jitters Mount A Hacker […]
By Christian Encila 3/31/2026, 9:30:22 PM
Next Pepe Coin as CLARITY Act Heads to Senate and Pepeto Fills Over SUI and AVAX
The CLARITY Act is heading to Senate Banking Committee markup in mid April, sending the first major US crypto regulatory framework to the full Senate and signaling to institutional allocators that the rules of the game are being finalized. That next pepe coin context proves regulatory clarity is arriving faster than the market expected, and [...]...
By PR PR 3/31/2026, 9:30:04 PM
BlockchainFX’s Crypto Presale Aims to Deliver 100x Growth, Outpacing Meme Coins Like DOGE and PENGU
Meme coin holders have been coping for a while now. DOGE is sitting 87% below its all-time high, PENGU has shed over 90% from its peak, and the “just hold” crowd is running low on patience. Meanwhile, a next-generation trading platform called BlockchainFX has been quietly stacking up real numbers during its active crypto presale, [...] The post...
By PR PR 3/31/2026, 9:30:04 PM
Trump’s $200B Iran war ask raises risk-off pressure on crypto markets
Trump’s push for an extra $200 billion Iran war budget on top of record defense spending is forcing crypto markets to reprice geopolitical risk, debt, and the dollar in real time. Trump’s reported push to have Arab states help bankroll…
By Andrew Folkler 3/31/2026, 9:30:00 PM
Global Markets Rise as Trump and Iran Signal End to Military Operations
U.S. stocks climbed sharply Tuesday as reports of a potential pause in U.S. military operations against Iran gave traders reason to step back from the exits. Roughly $1.75 trillion was injected back into Wall Street following the surge. Bitcoin, Stocks, and Gold Prices Jump The S&P 500 closed up approximately 2.4% near 6,496. The Nasdaq […]
By Jamie Redman 3/31/2026, 9:24:26 PM
Bitget Wallet plugs XRP Ledger into its payment stack for 90 million users
Bitget Wallet adds XRP Ledger integration, enabling XRP transfers, RLUSD transactions, and cross-chain swaps for 90M users. The post Bitget Wallet plugs XRP Ledger into its payment stack for 90 million users appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 3/31/2026, 9:09:01 PM
Cardano’s $9B network has little real activity — its new system aims to fix that
The Midnight Foundation declared its network live on Mar. 29, with the genesis block dated Mar. 17. That launch gives Cardano's community its first production test of Charles Hoskinson's argument that public blockchains cannot reach regulated finance, identity, and business use unless the infrastructure itself embeds privacy and compliance from...
By Gino Matos 3/31/2026, 9:05:33 PM
Bitcoin stalls below key resistance as technical signals skew bearish
Bitcoin trades in a tight mid‑$60k range beneath stacked moving‑average resistance, with extreme fear and weak momentum keeping any breakout on a short leash. Bitcoin (BTC) hovered around $66,597 on March 31, 2026, as the largest cryptocurrency by market value…
By Dorian Batycka 3/31/2026, 9:00:00 PM
Elon Musk: Why Quantum Computing Could Actually Help Bitcoin Owners
The post Elon Musk: Why Quantum Computing Could Actually Help Bitcoin Owners appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Tech mogul Elon Musk is convinced that quantum computers could enable the recovery of lost crypto wallet passwords – a plus side of the computing technology amid all the recent buzz of the great risks it poses to blockchain and...
By Steve Muchoki 3/31/2026, 8:47:50 PM
Russia Moves To Corral Crypto Trading, Punishing Retail
The Duma moves to curb the 'Wild West' of crypto in the federation: are retail consumers being left out for good? Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Samantha Diamo 3/31/2026, 8:45:00 PM
TAO price consolidates above $300 after March spike
TAO is grinding higher after a sharp March rally, with traders on X framing the latest pullback as a routine dip rather than the end of the move, as Bittensor’s AI narrative and on‑chain metrics keep the token in focus.…
By Andrew Folkler 3/31/2026, 8:30:00 PM
BNB Chain Pushes RWA Adoption at NYC Summit With $3.3B Already Tokenized
BNB Chain executives outline real-world asset strategy at Digital Asset Summit, highlighting $1.5B in RWAs used as DeFi collateral and 40% of global stablecoin volume. (Read More)
By N/A 3/31/2026, 8:14:37 PM
What's next after bitcoin's historic underperformance stretch against stocks
With a few hours to go, bitcoin has tumbled 22% in the first quarter, following a 25% drop in the last quarter of 2025.
By Helene Braun 3/31/2026, 8:14:18 PM
Labor Department Moves to End Crypto Ban in 401(k) Plans
TLDR The U.S. Department of Labor proposed a rule that removes prior federal barriers on crypto in 401(k) plans. The department withdrew its 2022 guidance that urged fiduciaries to exercise extreme care with digital assets. The new proposal states that fiduciaries cannot be sued solely for offering a crypto-linked investment option. The rule...
By Maxwell Mutuma 3/31/2026, 8:14:17 PM
Chainalysis Deploys AI Agents to Counter Criminal Use of Artificial Intelligence in Crypto
Chainalysis launched its first blockchain intelligence agents this week, putting automated investigation and compliance tools into the hands of any employee — not just trained analysts. Chainalysis Brings AI-Powered Investigation Tools to Compliance Teams The announcement came at the company’s annual Links conference, where CEO Jonathan Levin...
By Jamie Redman 3/31/2026, 8:13:21 PM
Chainalysis to add ‘blockchain intelligence‘ agents to platform
The analytics platform said it would begin rolling out the agents over the summer for use in investigations and compliance.
By Turner Wright 3/31/2026, 8:13:13 PM
Snap (SNAP) Stock Surges 14% on Activist Investor’s AI and Efficiency Blueprint
Snap (SNAP) stock rallies 14% after activist investor Irenic Capital discloses stake and proposes AI focus, cost cuts, and restructuring plan. The post Snap (SNAP) Stock Surges 14% on Activist Investor’s AI and Efficiency Blueprint appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Oliver Dale 3/31/2026, 8:06:07 PM
BTC Long-Term Holders Selling at a Loss: Final Capitulation Phase May Be Here
Long-term holders are the least reactive to short-term price swings, so their decision to sell at a loss is seen as fear spreading widely.
By Wayne Jones 3/31/2026, 8:06:00 PM