$867 Billion Bernstein Reiterates $150,000 Bitcoin Target In 2026, Labels Current Selloff A Minor Pullback
Bernstein has maintained its bullish long-term outlook, projecting that Bitcoin could climb to $150,000 by the end of 2026.
By Newton Gitonga 3/23/2026, 6:07:44 AM
XRP Still Stuck In Bear Market Cycle With Threats Of A Price Crash To $1.13
Even though there have been a number of positive developments surrounding Ripple, the XRP price has not seen any meaningful recovery during this time. This is no surprise given the fact that Bitcoin continues to struggle and altcoins are suffering as a result. Even now, coming out of the weekend, it seems that the XRP […]
By Scott Matherson 3/23/2026, 6:00:33 AM
BTC Price Prediction: Bitcoin Eyes Recovery Above $70,000 Despite Bearish Momentum
Bitcoin trades at $68,859 with neutral RSI at 46.30. Technical analysis suggests recovery toward $70,379 resistance, but bearish MACD signals caution for BTC bulls. (Read More)
By N/A 3/23/2026, 6:00:01 AM
Global turmoil pushes uptake of decentralized messengers, social media
Bitchat saw a spike in downloads during protests in Madagascar, Nepal, Indonesia and Iran over the last year, and global unrest could see more cases like it.
By Stephen Katte 3/23/2026, 5:59:39 AM
Whales Snap Up 200 Million XRP in 2 Weeks, Signaling Renewed Market Confidence
The buying spree has fueled speculation that institutional or high-net-worth investors may be positioning themselves ahead of a potential market expansion.
By Newton Gitonga 3/23/2026, 5:59:27 AM
4 Things That May Move Bitcoin and Crypto Markets This Week
A busy week lies ahead on the US economic calendar as markets continue to reel from the war in the Middle East and global fuel shortages.
By Martin Young 3/23/2026, 5:55:12 AM
Bitcoin’s ‘Muted’ Cycle: Why US$100K Became the Turning Point
Profit-taking at US$100K (AU$141K) has reinforced Bitcoin’s cyclical downturn, despite ETF inflows softening volatility. The post Bitcoin’s ‘Muted’ Cycle: Why US$100K Became the Turning Point appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Rachel Lourdesamy 3/23/2026, 5:51:17 AM
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Slides as Storm Fallout and AI Shift Weigh on Network
Bitcoin's mining difficulty dropped 7.76% to 133.79 trillion as miners lose an estimated $19,000 per coin produced, with at least eight public miners pivoting infrastructure toward AI workloads. The post Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Slides as Storm Fallout and AI Shift Weigh on Network appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 3/23/2026, 5:40:44 AM
Top 10 Cryptos to Invest in March 2026
Crypto assets are transforming the way we interact with money, opening doors to global markets, long-term wealth creation, and financial systems that go beyond conventional banking. For newcomers, the pace of innovation and the unfamiliar jargon can make the initial journey feel overwhelming. This guide provides a clear overview of the main types...
By N/A 3/23/2026, 5:39:57 AM
Fake “Pudgy World” Site Lures Gamers Into Handing Over Crypto Wallet Passwords
A phishing site mimicking Pudgy Penguins' Pudgy World game forged 11 crypto wallet unlock screens within a week of launch. The post Fake “Pudgy World” Site Lures Gamers Into Handing Over Crypto Wallet Passwords appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 3/23/2026, 5:33:17 AM
Stocks start catching up with bitcoin’s earlier price crash to $60,000 as bond yields rise
Stocks look to be catching with BTC's earlier crash to nearly $60,000.
By Omkar Godbole 3/23/2026, 5:32:31 AM
Hong Kong’s Boyaa Interactive eyes $70M crypto treasury expansion
Boyaa Interactive International is the 23rd-largest Bitcoin treasury and the third-largest in Asia, behind Japan’s Metaplanet and China’s Next Technology Holding.
By Brayden Lindrea 3/23/2026, 5:23:51 AM
Brazil Hits Pause on Crypto Tax Plans as Election Politics Take Priority
Brazil's new finance minister shelved a planned crypto tax consultation ahead of October's presidential election, even as stablecoins drive 90% of the country's crypto transaction volume. The post Brazil Hits Pause on Crypto Tax Plans as Election Politics Take Priority appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 3/23/2026, 5:23:33 AM
Mark Zuckerberg is conjuring a CEO AI agent to help him run Meta
The Meta co-founder is reportedly working on a personal AI agent to bypass management layers as Meta pushes employees to adopt agentic tools.
By N/A 3/23/2026, 5:21:36 AM
XRP Price Action Hovers at Critical Support
The price of the XRP token is currently testing a make-or-break horizontal support level just below $1.38.
By Alex Dovbnya 3/23/2026, 5:20:15 AM
Solana (SOL) Drifts Lower, Is a Drop Below $85 Now Imminent?
Solana failed to settle above $92 and extended losses. SOL price is now consolidating losses below $90 and might struggle to start a recovery wave. SOL price started a fresh decline below $90 and $88 against the US Dollar. The price is now trading below $88 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with...
By Aayush Jindal 3/23/2026, 5:18:04 AM
USR Stablecoin Crashes After Exploit as Millions in Unbacked Tokens Flood Market
An attacker minted 80 million unbacked USR stablecoins in a 17-minute window using $200,000 in seed capital, extracting roughly $24 million and crashing the token. The post USR Stablecoin Crashes After Exploit as Millions in Unbacked Tokens Flood Market appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 3/23/2026, 5:16:42 AM
CFTC Sets Ground Rules for Using Crypto as Collateral in Derivatives Pilot
A new CTFC notice has clarified how firms can begin using crypto as collateral in regulated US derivatives trading markets. The post CFTC Sets Ground Rules for Using Crypto as Collateral in Derivatives Pilot appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jody McDonald 3/23/2026, 5:05:33 AM
XRP drops 3.7% as break below $1.40 signals renewed downside risk
Traders are watching the $1.38–$1.40 zone after repeated failures to reclaim resistance.
By Shaurya Malwa 3/23/2026, 5:04:47 AM
Ripple sees retail dip buying as whale participation lags and exchange reserves rebalance
Ripple (XRP) remains under pressure, trading below $1.40 at press time on Monday, as the ongoing US-Iran war weighs down on the broader cryptocurrency market.
By N/A 3/23/2026, 5:00:00 AM
Coinbase Launches 24/7 Stock Trading With Perpetual Futures on ‘Magnificent 7’
With USDC settlement and no expiry, Coinbase’s latest offering targets demand for flexible, always-on access to equity markets. The post Coinbase Launches 24/7 Stock Trading With Perpetual Futures on ‘Magnificent 7’ appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Rachel Lourdesamy 3/23/2026, 4:58:39 AM
MASK Network Argues DeSoc Building Foundation Despite Bear Market Exodus
Mask Network's analysis reveals 17.76M linked identities and 820M wallet users as decentralized social infrastructure grows despite Farcaster, Lens pivots. (Read More)
By N/A 3/23/2026, 4:58:31 AM
Bitcoin holds $68,300 as gold crashes for a ninth day and Asian stocks drop
The Iran conflict's fourth week is breaking the traditional safe-haven playbook, with gold down to $4,360 and equities falling for a third consecutive session.
By Shaurya Malwa 3/23/2026, 4:55:01 AM
Crypto, stocks fall as oil chops after Iran vows response to Trump threat
Bitcoin and Asian markets dropped on Monday as Iran escalated threats to strike critical infrastructure in the Gulf.
By Jesse Coghlan 3/23/2026, 4:53:20 AM
XRP Price Extends Dip, Are Deeper Losses Now on the Table?
XRP price extended losses and traded below $1.420. The price is now consolidating losses but faces hurdles near $1.4150 and $1.420. XRP price started another decline and traded below the $1.40 zone. The price is now trading below $1.40 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a major bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1.4120...
By Aayush Jindal 3/23/2026, 4:48:24 AM
Agentic AI commerce may spell the end of internet ads: a16z Crypto
“The internet is civilization’s town square, and the economic contract is now obsolete,” wrote Sam Ragsdale on an a16z Crypto blog on Sunday.
By Martin Young 3/23/2026, 4:45:53 AM
Sam Bankman-Fried’s parents tell CNN no customer money was lost. FTX creditors see it differently.
FTX payouts tied to 2022 prices leave creditors short as parents press case for pardon on CNN's Smerconish.
By Sam Reynolds 3/23/2026, 4:42:33 AM
a16z Crypto Releases Enterprise Sales Playbook for Web3 Founders
Andreessen Horowitz publishes comprehensive guide for crypto founders building enterprise sales teams as institutional adoption accelerates. (Read More)
By N/A 3/23/2026, 4:32:01 AM
AI Coding Race Intensifies as OpenAI Moves to Acquire Astral Startup
OpenAI disclosed this week that it has agreed to acquire Astral, the startup behind widely used open-source Python tools, in a bid to push its Codex system deeper into full-scale, agent-driven software development. Astral Acquisition Aims to Position OpenAI Codex as an End-to-End AI Coding Platform The deal, which has not yet closed, remains...
By Jamie Redman 3/23/2026, 4:30:19 AM
Cardano Price Forecast: ADA traders lose conviction as Trump’s warning on Iran’s power grid shakes risk appetite
Cardano (ADA) is nearing key support, trading at $0.25 on Monday after falling by more than 7% the previous week. Weakening derivatives data, alongside dampened risk sentiment amid escalating conflicts in the Middle East, continue to weigh on ADA, hinting at a deeper correction ahead.
By N/A 3/23/2026, 4:27:49 AM
South Korea crypto liquidity tumbles as stablecoin balances plunge 55% and stock buying rises
On-chain data shows a sharp drawdown in dollar-linked token holdings since July, with the latest wave triggered by won weakness.
By Sam Reynolds 3/23/2026, 4:23:36 AM
a16z Crypto Shares Enterprise Blockchain Sales Playbook for Founders
Andreessen Horowitz reveals why technically superior blockchain products fail in enterprise sales and how founders can win by treating institutional constraints as design inputs. (Read More)
By N/A 3/23/2026, 4:23:01 AM
Ethereum Price Drops Toward $2,000, Pressure Mounts on Key Support
Ethereum price started a sharp decline below the $2,220 zone. ETH is now consolidating above $2,020 and might aim for a recovery wave if it climbs above $2,110. Ethereum started a sharp decline below the $2,200 zone. The price is trading below $2,120 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There are two bearish trend lines forming with...
By Aayush Jindal 3/23/2026, 4:08:12 AM
HTX Report Maps AI-Crypto Fusion as Agents Choose BTC Over Fiat 90% of Time
New HTX research reveals AI systems overwhelmingly prefer digital currencies, with 48% choosing Bitcoin for storage. DePIN and agent economies reshape infrastructure. (Read More)
By N/A 3/23/2026, 3:52:05 AM
The Institutional Pivot: Why 74% of Large Investors Are Bullish on Crypto Right Now
Nearly half of institutional investors say they are now placing greater emphasis on risk management, liquidity, and position sizing.
By Wayne Jones 3/23/2026, 3:51:48 AM
Bitcoin Price Sinks Deeper, Is a Larger Breakdown Now Unfolding?
Bitcoin price started a sharp decline from well above $72,000. BTC is now consolidating and might extend losses unless there is a close above $70,000. Bitcoin started a sharp decline below $71,200 and $70,500. The price is trading below $70,500 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at...
By Aayush Jindal 3/23/2026, 3:42:45 AM
Input-Output Indeterminacy in Investment Analysis, Market Activity Screening, and Classification Discipline
The central dilemma of investment theory is that no deterministic causal relationship exists between analytical inputs and profit-loss outputs, yet the investor cannot bypass analytical frameworks to access results directly. Starting from this fundamental contradiction, this essay proposes market activity as the primary screening indicator,...
By N/A 3/23/2026, 3:40:41 AM
Crypto Market Overview: Bitcoin loses $69,000 as war escalates – River, Sign, and DeXe rise through
Bitcoin (BTC) trades below $69,000 at press time on Monday, pulling down Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP) below $2,100 and $1.40, respectively, as the Middle East war escalates, involving the US, Israel, and Iran.
By N/A 3/23/2026, 3:29:21 AM
Michael Saylor signals BTC buy as Strategy's stack slips 10% into the red
Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin-holding company Strategy has already purchased more than $2.9 billion worth of the cryptocurrency this month.
By Brayden Lindrea 3/23/2026, 3:10:52 AM
Top 3 Price Prediction: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple – BTC, ETH and XRP bears tighten grip as key supports crack
Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP) continue to weaken on Monday after correcting by more than 6%, 5% and 4%, respectively, in the previous week. BTC slips below $68,000 while ETH and XRP trade below their key support levels.
By N/A 3/23/2026, 2:58:30 AM
SEC Identifies 18 Crypto Tokens as Digital Commodities in Move That Could Reshape Markets
Eighteen crypto assets spotlight a broader regulatory shift as U.S. agencies clarify digital commodities as an open category, reshaping how blockchain-based tokens are classified and valued beyond a fixed list. 18 Crypto Assets Labeled Digital Commodities as Regulatory Shift Hits Markets Crypto assets classified as non-securities form a broader...
By Kevin Helms 3/23/2026, 2:30:50 AM
Polymarket Sees Coordinated Buying on Early US-Iran Ceasefire Contracts
A cluster of newly created wallets is placing coordinated bets on an early U.S.-Iran ceasefire, igniting fresh debate over whether these prediction markets are reflecting insight or something more calculated. Middle East War Gets Interesting as Linked Wallets Chase Early Ceasefire Payout The activity comes as tensions between the United States and...
By Jamie Redman 3/23/2026, 1:30:54 AM
NYSE exchanges scrap crypto options cap on 11 Bitcoin, Ether ETFs
Part of the approved rule changes allows institutions to trade the crypto ETFs as FLEX options, which offer customizable terms like non-standard strike prices and expiration dates.
By Brayden Lindrea 3/23/2026, 12:46:41 AM
Report Recommends China to Shed US Treasuries as Yuan Internationalization Grows
A report issued by Renmin University’s International Monetary Institute argues against maintaining large foreign exchange reserves, mainly U.S. Treasuries, as the yuan adoption and trust grow. The document advises holding “moderately ample” levels of foreign reserves, with dollar bonds being their largest component. Report: China Should Reduce...
By Sergio Goschenko 3/23/2026, 12:30:51 AM
Banks push tokenized deposits as onchain cash race intensifies: Report
UK Finance said that tokenized deposits could play a “vital role” in a future multi-money system alongside other digital assets.
By Ezra Reguerra 3/23/2026, 12:01:00 AM
Crypto Market Review: Did Shiba Inu (SHIB) Finally Hit Price Top? Bitcoin's Catastrophic Tumbling Might Not Be Over, Can XRP Realistically Lose $1?
The current state of the market is somewhat questionable; no fresh inflows, but bears are not yet active.
By Arman Shirinyan 3/23/2026, 12:01:00 AM
Fidelity Presses SEC Crypto Task Force for On-Chain Settlement Clarity
Fidelity pushes for clearer crypto rules as regulators weigh market structure changes, signaling rising momentum toward integrating digital assets into traditional finance while exposing key gaps in oversight, custody, and trading system alignment. Fidelity Urges Clearer Crypto Rules for US Market Structure Momentum is building around...
By Kevin Helms 3/22/2026, 11:20:39 PM
ETH Stretch: Could Tom Lee Build a Better Flywheel Than Saylor?
TLDR: Bitmine holds 4.6 million ETH, with 3 million actively staked and generating around $180 million annually. Ethereum’s 2.8% staking yield cuts the cost gap, meaning Lee needs only 8–9% more to match Saylor’s offer. Bitmine has been acquiring over 60,000 ETH weekly, building a low cost basis ahead of any product launch. Unlike Bitcoin, [...]...
By Brenda Mary 3/22/2026, 10:16:47 PM
SEC: Shiba Inu (SHIB) Not Security, Ripple's Chris Larsen Injects 261 Million XRP Into $1 Billion Evernorth, BTC Price Reacts to Fed's Decision — Top Weekly Crypto News
This week's top stories: XRP-based institutional giant to hit $1 billion; SEC declares SHIB not a security; BTC reacts to Fed.
By Dan Burgin 3/22/2026, 10:10:59 PM
Trend Forecaster Gerald Celente: War, Inflation, and Debt Are Masking a Fragile Global Economy
Gerald Celente says markets are sending mixed signals as geopolitical stress builds, warning that war, debt, and policy distortions are masking deeper economic fractures. AI Bubble, War Risks, and Market Signals Clash, Celente Says Global markets are exhibiting an unusual divide, and Gerald Celente contends the behavior is far from ordinary. A...
By Jamie Redman 3/22/2026, 10:10:34 PM