XRP hovers near $14 million options battleground that could sway trading
XRP is trading around $1.50, just above a key options cluster at $1.40 on Deribit.
By Omkar Godbole 3/18/2026, 5:58:28 AM
Ripple CLO Says We Always Knew XRP Was Never Security, After This Latest SEC Development
Ripple Chief Legal Officer (CLO) Stuart Alderoty has welcomed new regulatory guidance from the U.S. SEC, which categorizes XRP as a digital commodity. Visit Website
By Lele Jima 3/18/2026, 5:53:37 AM
CryptoQuant: Bitcoin Faces Key Resistance at $75K and $85K Ahead of Fed Rate Decision
Bitcoin's derivatives-driven push toward $75,000 faces resistance tied to traders' on-chain cost basis, while historical data shows BTC has declined after seven of eight recent Fed meetings. The post CryptoQuant: Bitcoin Faces Key Resistance at $75K and $85K Ahead of Fed Rate Decision appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 3/18/2026, 5:50:55 AM
Bitcoin inflows to exchanges spike as BTC hits resistance at $75K
Spikes in large deposits to exchanges have been associated with increased selling pressure, according to analysts at CryptoQuant.
By Martin Young 3/18/2026, 5:42:58 AM
Top 5 Crypto Meme Coins for March 2026
Meme coins occupy one of the most dynamic corners of the crypto ecosystem, where internet culture, social influence, and market psychology intersect. Born from viral trends and sustained by passionate online communities, these tokens have grown into a unique Web3 category driven by attention, engagement, and collective momentum rather than...
By N/A 3/18/2026, 5:40:27 AM
Citigroup Cuts Bitcoin and Ether Targets as U.S. Crypto Legislation Stalls
Citigroup cut its Bitcoin and ETH forecasts to $112K and $3.1K, citing stalled US legislation and weaker ETF demand. The post Citigroup Cuts Bitcoin and Ether Targets as U.S. Crypto Legislation Stalls appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 3/18/2026, 5:40:09 AM
XRP Officially Recognized as Non-Security in New SEC Guidance
The SEC and CFTC have issued a historic joint interpretation officially recognizing XRP as a digital commodity.
By Alex Dovbnya 3/18/2026, 5:34:25 AM
Openclaw AI Skills Vulnerable to Malicious Exploits, Certik Researchers Warn
A report by Certik highlights significant security flaws in Openclaw, an open-source AI platform, particularly its reliance on “skill scanning” which fails to adequately protect users from malicious third-party extensions. Limitations of the Clawhub Moderation Pipeline A report by cybersecurity firm Certik has revealed significant security gaps in...
By Terence Zimwara 3/18/2026, 5:30:56 AM
SEC Says Most Cryptocurrencies Aren’t Securities in Major Regulatory Shift
US regulators made their clearest move yet toward a new crypto framework on March 17, as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) said most digital assets should not be treated as securities and introduced a formal classification system to replace years of case-by-case enforcement. The joint...
By Jos Oramas 3/18/2026, 5:30:16 AM
SEC Finally Clarifies That Most Crypto Assets Are Not Securities
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has cleared up longstanding ambiguity about how crypto assets should be treated.
By Martin Young 3/18/2026, 5:17:43 AM
SEC Chair Paul Atkins proposes crypto exemptions framework to ease compliance burden
US Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins has proposed a “safe harbor” framework aimed at easing regulatory pressure on crypto firms while keeping them within the federal oversight structure. Speaking at the DC Blockchain Summit in Washington, Atkins said,…
By Rony Roy 3/18/2026, 5:16:43 AM
Arizona AG Charges Kalshi With Illegal Gambling Over Election Betting
Prediction market Kalshi has been charged by the attorney general of the US state of Arizona with operating an unlicensed gambling platform and allowing betting on election outcomes. The post Arizona AG Charges Kalshi With Illegal Gambling Over Election Betting appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jody McDonald 3/18/2026, 5:15:52 AM
Top 5 AI Crypto Coins of March 2026
Artificial Intelligence is redefining the pace and possibilities of modern technology, and its influence within the crypto ecosystem continues to accelerate. Blockchain projects are increasingly embedding AI into their core architectures, giving rise to AI-driven tokens that support platforms where machine learning and decentralized networks work...
By N/A 3/18/2026, 5:15:43 AM
Dogecoin (DOGE) Retraces Gains — Bulls Guard Key Support Zone
Dogecoin corrected some gains and traded below $0.1010 against the US Dollar. DOGE is now holding the $0.0980 support and might aim for a fresh increase. DOGE price started a fresh downside correction below $0.1020. The price is trading above the $0.0980 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a bullish trend line forming with...
By Aayush Jindal 3/18/2026, 5:08:18 AM
Moody’s Launches Onchain Credit Ratings System for Institutional Markets
Moody’s has launched TIE to integrate its credit ratings directly into blockchain-based financial systems. The post Moody’s Launches Onchain Credit Ratings System for Institutional Markets appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Rachel Lourdesamy 3/18/2026, 5:04:09 AM
Trump memecoin whales pile in ahead of Mar-a-Lago gala
CoinCarp data shows over 91% of TRUMP supply is concentrated in the top 10 wallets, and 97% is held by the top 100 wallets.
By Stephen Katte 3/18/2026, 5:03:28 AM
XRP Adoption Milestone: Holders Cross 7.7M For First Time In History
On-chain data shows the total number of non-empty XRP addresses has set a new all-time high alongside a 5-week high in network activity. XRP Total Amount Of Holders Is Sitting At A Fresh Record As pointed out by on-chain analytics firm Santiment in a new post on X, XRP has set a new record in […]
By Keshav Verma 3/18/2026, 5:00:37 AM
Crypto Rails Go Mainstream — Inside Mastercard’s Bold $1.8 Billion BVNK Acquisition
Mastercard is set to acquire stablecoin infrastructure firm BVNK in a deal worth up to around $1.8 billion, pushing deeper into crypto rails and 24/7 payments. Related Reading: Crypto-Linked Crime Jumps In Basque Country — But What Does It Mean For Traders? A Multi-Billion Crypto Purchase TradFi continues to demonstrate that they don’t want out of...
By James Halver 3/18/2026, 5:00:20 AM
TRON DAO Participates in Digital Assets and AML/CFT Forum Hosted by DCGG
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland, March 17, 2026 — TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications ( dApps), participated in the Digital Assets & AML/CFT Forum, hosted by the Digital Currencies...
By Media 3/18/2026, 5:00:19 AM
Tether Unveils AI Framework to Train LLMs on Smartphones and Consumer Hardware
A new framework from Tether brings model training to smartphones and consumer chips, using efficiency gains to lower hardware and cost barriers. The post Tether Unveils AI Framework to Train LLMs on Smartphones and Consumer Hardware appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Rachel Lourdesamy 3/18/2026, 4:57:48 AM
Bitrefill Hack Exposes Wallets and Gift Card Systems as North Korean Links Emerge
Bitrefill revealed a March 1 hack traced to a compromised employee laptop exposed hot wallets and gift card systems. The post Bitrefill Hack Exposes Wallets and Gift Card Systems as North Korean Links Emerge appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 3/18/2026, 4:51:15 AM
XRP vs Chainlink 2026: Ghost Chain Accusation, Ripple CTO Response, and the Full Debate Explained
The post XRP vs Chainlink 2026: Ghost Chain Accusation, Ripple CTO Response, and the Full Debate Explained appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The latest XRP vs LINK clash erupted after Zach Rynes took direct aim at the XRP Ledger, calling it an “obsolete ghost chain.” His remarks didn’t stop there; he dismissed XRP’s long-standing role as a...
By Debashree Patra 3/18/2026, 4:47:28 AM
Why Ripple Will Never Abandon XRP, Research Paper Reveals
A research paper cited by XRP community researcher SMQKE is reinforcing a long-standing belief among supporters. Specifically, it stressed that Ripple is unlikely to abandon XRP, as the asset remains deeply within its payment infrastructure. Visit Website
By Abdulkarim Abdulwahab 3/18/2026, 4:46:24 AM
Meta to shutter Horizon Worlds metaverse on VR in favor of mobile
Mark Zuckerberg's Meta is dropping VR support for its flagship metaverse world, which it launched in 2021 as part of the company's big gamble on virtual worlds.
By Martin Young 3/18/2026, 4:35:13 AM
MicroBT Targets Large-Scale Mining Farms With New Hydro ASIC Machines
MicroBT has rolled out two new hydro-cooled bitcoin mining rigs aimed squarely at industrial operators, pairing higher hashrates with tighter efficiency as competition for block rewards intensifies. MicroBT Expands ASIC Lineup The company introduced the Whatsminer M6DS+ and M6DS++ in March 2026 as part of its broader M7D series expansion,...
By Jamie Redman 3/18/2026, 4:30:32 AM
Bitcoin Price Prediction, Monero, and USDe: Why the PEPE Cofounder’s Presale Is the Trending Opportunity That Matters Most
The post Bitcoin Price Prediction, Monero, and USDe: Why the PEPE Cofounder’s Presale Is the Trending Opportunity That Matters Most appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Crypto markets have a way of rotating attention when least expected. One week, everyone argues about bitcoin price prediction targets. Next, the spotlight shifts to privacy...
By PR Manager 3/18/2026, 4:29:39 AM
XRP Price Bullish Momentum Expands — Market Eyes Next Surge
XRP price started a strong increase above $1.520. The price is now consolidating gains and might aim for more gains if it stays above the $1.50 zone. XRP price started a fresh increase above the $1.50 zone. The price is now trading above $1.50 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a declining channel with resistance at...
By Aayush Jindal 3/18/2026, 4:28:23 AM
Coin Center urges SEC to prioritize rulemaking over no-action letters
The Washington D.C.-based non-profit cryptocurrency policy think tank argued that no action letters within the crypto industry lead to fragmentation and uneven treatment.
By Ciaran Lyons 3/18/2026, 4:25:05 AM
Top 3 Price Prediction: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple – BTC, ETH and XRP hold key supports as bulls prepare for next leg up
Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP) are gearing up for the next leg higher on Wednesday after holding above key technical support levels earlier this week.
By N/A 3/18/2026, 4:06:05 AM
Crypto Market Overview: Bitcoin slows recovery as US SEC defines crypto assets, River, Kaspa, DeXe rise
Bitcoin (BTC) holds above $74,000 at press time on Wednesday, slowing its recovery after eight consecutive days of gains, with a bearish close on the previous day.
By N/A 3/18/2026, 4:02:39 AM
Ripple Unveils New Offerings For Banks and Fintechs In Brazil, Eyes Key License
Ripple has announced plans to expand operations in Brazil, South America’s largest economy, aiming to improve its digital asset services in the country and obtain a key license from Brazilian regulatory authorities. The company revealed that it is now the only provider in the region capable of addressing a comprehensive range of financial needs,...
By Ronaldo Marquez 3/18/2026, 4:00:33 AM
Citigroup Lowers 12-Month Bitcoin Price Forecast To $112,000, ETH To $3,175—Here’s The Reason
Despite a recent resurgence in prices, Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), the two largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, are not expected to achieve new all-time highs this year, according to analysts at Citigroup. The company significantly revised its forecasts for both cryptocurrencies on Tuesday, reflecting concerns about the slow...
By Ronaldo Marquez 3/18/2026, 4:00:28 AM
World and Coinbase Debut Developer Toolkit to Solve the AI Agent ‘Trust Gap’
World has launched the beta version of a developer toolkit that enables AI agents to provide cryptographic proof of human identity through World ID. Proof of Personhood for the AI Economy World (formerly Worldcoin) has announced the beta launch of Agentkit, a developer toolkit designed to bring cryptographic proof of human identity to the growing...
By Terence Zimwara 3/18/2026, 3:30:28 AM
What If You Never Had to Sell Your XRP to Access Its Value? Ripple Prime Just Built That
The post What If You Never Had to Sell Your XRP to Access Its Value? Ripple Prime Just Built That appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News XRP is entering a phase of financial utility that most retail investors have not yet grasped. According to Mike Higgins, CEO of Ripple Prime, institutions are now actively using XRP as collateral to access...
By Anjali Belgaumkar 3/18/2026, 3:28:32 AM
Ethereum Price Upside Heats Up — $2,500 Barrier in Focus
Ethereum price started a major increase above the $2,350 zone. ETH is now showing positive signs and might aim for more gains above $2,380. Ethereum started a steady upward move above the $2,320 zone. The price is trading above $2,320 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a contracting triangle forming with resistance at $2,340 on the...
By Aayush Jindal 3/18/2026, 3:18:32 AM
SEC chair Paul Atkins floats ‘safe harbor’ exemptions for crypto
SEC chair Paul Atkins says the regulator should review giving a range of exemptions to crypto companies to allow “bespoke pathways” to raise money.
By Jesse Coghlan 3/18/2026, 3:09:20 AM
Missouri Adds XRP To State Reserves While Regulatory Fight Escalates
Missouri emerges as a trailblazer in state-level crypto adoption, advancing HB 2020 to authorize its treasurer to hold XRP. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 3/18/2026, 3:08:00 AM
Stratton wins Illinois Senate primary, defeating crypto-backed Krishnamoorthi
Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton is now likely to be the next Senator from Illinois, after defeating Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, who enjoyed major backing from crypto PAC Fairshake.
By Nikhilesh De 3/18/2026, 3:03:07 AM
XRP Flashes Rare Bottom Signals As Analyst Eyes Breakout Toward $14–$18
XRP may be flashing the kind of multi-factor bottom setup that has only appeared a handful of times before, according to analyst Will Taylor (@CryptoinsightUK), who argued in a video published Tuesday that the token is showing rare high-timeframe signals associated with prior cycle lows. Taylor’s thesis is not built on a single chart. Instead, he...
By Jake Simmons 3/18/2026, 3:00:49 AM
Bitcoin Is Showing A Major Deviation From 2022, Analyst Says This Is A Different Foundation
A crypto analyst has revealed that Bitcoin (BTC) could be entering a cycle that looks very different from the one that led to the sharp 2022 downturn. The analyst’s chart review suggests that the current bull market is developing on a stronger foundation, reinforcing the possibility that future corrections may deviate from past cycle patterns. […]
By Scott Matherson 3/18/2026, 3:00:47 AM
Deconstructing and Reconstructing Rationality: The Philosophical Dimension of "Present-Moment Practice" in Capital Markets
"Rationality" is among the most chronically abused concepts in the capital markets. Virtually every investment framework that claims the mantle of rationality is, upon examination, undergirded by a presupposed value system — and the very attempt to deploy such a system to defeat the market constitutes the psychological foundation upon which all...
By N/A 3/18/2026, 2:38:59 AM
Bitcoin Price Rangebound After Surge — Breakout Momentum Building?
Bitcoin price started a strong increase and traded above the $75,500 zone. BTC is now consolidating and might aim for more gains if it clears $76,000. Bitcoin started a decent upward move above the $75,000 zone. The price is trading above $73,500 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at...
By Aayush Jindal 3/18/2026, 2:34:59 AM
US Regulators Recognize XRP’s Non-Security Status in SEC, CFTC Landmark Crypto Rules
XRP gains clearer regulatory footing as U.S. authorities explicitly include it among digital commodities in new SEC guidance, aligning it with major crypto assets like bitcoin and ether while reinforcing a shift toward function-based oversight that could reshape how investors evaluate risk, value drivers, and long-term market positioning. XRP...
By Kevin Helms 3/18/2026, 2:20:21 AM
Crypto E-Commerce Platform Bitrefill’s Funds Drained In North Korean Cyberattack
Bitrefill, a Sweden-based crypto e-commerce platform, revealed on Tuesday that it fell victim to a cyberattack on March 1, 2026, carried out by suspected North Korean hackers linked to the notorious Lazarus group. The company released a post-mortem report detailing the breach, which resulted in drained funds and the exposure of a subset of user […]
By Ronaldo Marquez 3/18/2026, 2:00:45 AM
Cardano Chop Nearing End? Here’s The Key Resistance To Watch
A cryptocurrency analyst has explained how the upper boundary of a Parallel Channel could set up a bullish breakout for Cardano (ADA). Cardano Could Face Key Resistance At $0.304 In a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez has shared a technical analysis (TA) pattern forming in the 4-hour Cardano price chart. The pattern in question is a Parallel...
By Keshav Verma 3/18/2026, 2:00:37 AM
Tim Scott expects stablecoin yield compromise proposal by week’s end
A stablecoin yield compromise could reshape financial competition, impacting banks and boosting digital asset adoption if regulatory clarity is achieved. The post Tim Scott expects stablecoin yield compromise proposal by week’s end appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 3/18/2026, 1:54:31 AM
Visa’s Jack Forestell calls the agentic web the biggest payments opportunity in two decades
The rise of agentic commerce could redefine payment systems, challenging traditional networks and reshaping consumer-merchant dynamics. The post Visa’s Jack Forestell calls the agentic web the biggest payments opportunity in two decades appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 3/18/2026, 1:54:00 AM
Robert Kiyosaki Urges Bitcoin Accumulation Before Bubble Bursts, Predicts BTC ‘to the Stars’
Rising fears of a market rupture are pushing investors toward alternative assets, as Robert Kiyosaki warns a fragile financial system could trigger a rapid repricing that sends bitcoin, ethereum, gold, and silver sharply higher. Robert Kiyosaki Signals Bubble Risk Rising, Ignites Urgent Bitcoin Buying Mounting warnings about a potential asset...
By Kevin Helms 3/18/2026, 1:20:52 AM
Bitrefill links Lazarus Group to employee laptop hack, stolen funds
Bitrefill didn’t reveal how much money was drained in the March 1 incident but said it will absorb the losses using its operational capital.
By Brayden Lindrea 3/18/2026, 1:11:18 AM
Nailing The Bitcoin Bottom: This Signal Has Correctly Predicted The Last 3 Cycle Bottoms
A single on-chain indicator has quietly called every major Bitcoin cycle bottom for the past decade, and it is now approaching that important level once again. The setup comes from a monthly Bitcoin chart paired with the NUPL indicator, which tracks whether the average holder is sitting on unrealized profit or loss. In each of the last three major...
By Scott Matherson 3/18/2026, 1:00:49 AM