Crypto.Com has laid off about 12% of its workforce, cutting roughly 180 jobs from its 1,500 employees, as it shifts focus to AI tools. CEO Kris Marszalek said companies that quickly adopt AI and combine it with top talent will grow faster, while others may struggle to survive. The move comes as crypto firms look …
Crypto exchange Gemini has cut about 30% of its workforce since January, reducing staff to around 445 employees. The company is also bringing in AI tools to improve efficiency and lower costs. Gemini reported a net loss of nearly $585 million in 2025, with about $60 million in revenue in the final quarter. The cuts …
Binance has revealed it will discontinue trading and delist eight digital assets from its exchange on April 1, 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to streamline listings and focus on higher-performing projects. The tokens affected include Arena-Z (A2Z), Ampleforth Governance Token (FORTH), Hooked Protocol (HOOK), IDEX (IDEX), Loopring (LRC), Neutron (NTRN), Radiant Capital (RDNT), and …
The Federal Reserve’s FOMC meeting concludes today with the rate decision at 2:00 p.m. ET (11:30 p.m. IST), followed by Chair Jerome Powell speaking at 2:30 p.m. ET (12:00 a.m. IST). The Fed is expected to hold rates at 3.50%–3.75%. Markets will focus on Powell’s comments on inflation, jobs, and global tensions. Earlier, February’s PPI …
Binance has announced it will delist several tokens from its platform, including A2Z, FORTH, HOOK, IDEX, LRC, NTRN, RDNT, and SXP. Spot trading for these tokens will end on April 1, 2026, at 03:00 UTC, and all open orders will be automatically removed. Futures positions will be closed earlier on March 24. Users are advised …
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 began with a compromised employee device and stolen login credentials. Attackers gained access to parts of the company’s database …
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 Kokkalis and Chengdiao Fan, the network now has 17.7 million verified users. After exchange listings, including Kraken, Pi trades …
Hyperliquid’s permissionless HIP‑3 derivatives market has set a fresh record with open interest topping $1.43 billion, highlighting strong trader demand for decentralized perpetual futures. Notably, the WTI crude oil contract logged about $1.39 billion in 24‑hour volume, placing it behind only Bitcoin in activity and ahead of Ethereum. Recent trends show most of Hyperliquid’s top 30 active …
Mastercard has agreed to acquire stablecoin infrastructure firm BVNK for up to $1.8 billion, including $300 million in performance‑based payments, in a deal expected to close by the end of 2026. BVNK’s platform connects fiat money and stablecoins across major blockchains, helping businesses send and receive digital payments in 130+ countries. The move gives Mastercard on‑chain payment …
Ripple has announced a major expansion in Brazil, strengthening its role in one of the world’s fastest-growing financial markets. The company now offers a full suite of services for institutions, including cross-border payments, digital asset custody, prime brokerage, and treasury management. Ripple also plans to apply for a VASP license with Brazil’s Central Bank, aligning …
After three months of inactivity, MetaPlanet has moved 4,986 BTC—worth about $368.3 million—into new wallets, likely redistributing funds rather than preparing an immediate sale. The transfers were split across multiple transactions, pointing to internal treasury management. The move comes as Bitcoin sees a slight pullback due to profit-taking, adding pressure across the market. At the …
Pepe coin ($PEPE) is gaining attention as its price holds steady near a key support level around $0.0000033, where large buyers have been stepping in. Recent activity suggests investors may be building a base, helping prevent further drops. The token is now trading in a tight range up to $0.0000040, setting up for a possible …
On March 16, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded about $200 million in net inflows, extending their winning streak to nearly a week, with BlackRock’s IBIT alone contributing roughly $139 million. Ethereum ETFs also stayed strong with around $35.9 million in inflows, marking continued institutional demand, while XRP products saw a $5.98 million outflow, keeping their …
Bitmine Immersion Technologies reported buying 60,999 ETH last week, bringing its Ethereum holdings to 4,595,562 ETH, about 3.81% of the total supply, while also holding 196 BTC. The company’s broader crypto, cash, and strategic assets now total approximately $11.5 billion, making it one of the largest digital asset treasuries globally. Bitmine continues its long‑term ETH accumulation strategy …
Michael Saylor’s firm Strategy has added 22,337 Bitcoin for about 1.57 billion dollars at roughly 70,194 dollars per coin. This brings their total holdings to 761,068 Bitcoin acquired for around 57.61 billion dollars at an average price of 75,696 dollars each as of March 15, 2026. The company continues to grow its Bitcoin portfolio, reinforcing …
Bittensor’s $TAO recorded a sharp 40% rally, reaching a high near $294 before easing to around $280. The surge follows rapid network expansion, with active AI subnets growing to 128 this year. Strong momentum came after Templar introduced Covenant 72B, a large decentralized language model trained on 1.1 trillion tokens, drawing significant market attention. Although …
On March 15, 2026, crypto lender BlockFills and its affiliates filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Delaware, listing just 50 to 100 million dollars in assets against 100 to 500 million dollars in liabilities. The filing came after the company stopped deposits during Bitcoin price drops, its CEO exited, and Dominion Capital sued over a …
Bitcoin spot ETFs continued strong inflows on March 13, drawing a total of $180 million in net new money and extending their winning run to five straight days as investors seek regulated crypto exposure. BlackRock’s IBIT dominated flows with $144 million in a single session, showing continued preference for its liquidity and brand trust. Ethereum …
Coinbase is discussing a possible investment deal with Bybit, one of the largest global crypto exchanges outside the United States. Bybit sees the partnership as a way to expand into the regulated US market, but it has not publicly confirmed the talks. Industry leaders say a deal could strengthen standards and reduce loopholes in crypto …
Tether is stepping up its focus on the U.S. market by launching a new dollar-backed stablecoin called USAT, designed to comply with U.S. regulations and serve American users and institutions. The company is also exploring a major fundraising round that could value it at around $500 billion, putting it among the most valuable private fintech …
Binance said it will add Monitoring Tags to eight tokens, ATA, A2Z, FIO, GTC, NTRN, PHB, QI, and RDNT, starting March 13, 2026. Tokens with these tags have shown higher volatility and risk than regular listings, so Binance will watch them more closely and may remove them if they don’t meet standards. To keep trading …
Alibaba, China’s biggest e-commerce company, has spearheaded a $35 million funding round for Singapore-based MetaComp, a platform blending stablecoin and fiat payment solutions with tokenized wealth management services. MetaComp focuses on hybrid offerings that integrate digital assets with traditional finance and holds key Singapore crypto licenses, including Capital Markets Services (CMS) and Recognized Market Operator …
Binance has removed 21 tokens from its Binance Alpha spotlight after they did not pass updated reviews on project development, transparency, team progress, or risk metrics. The cleanup, effective March 12, 2026 at 12:00 UTC, included assets like MIRROR, SHARDS, and FST. Binance Alpha, launched in late 2024 within the Binance Wallet to showcase Web3 …
A class action lawsuit filed on March 10, 2026, in California federal court alleges that JPMorgan Chase played a key role in facilitating a $328M crypto Ponzi scheme linked to Goliath Ventures. Plaintiffs claim the bank processed large suspicious transfers and ignored compliance warning signs, which helped the operation appear legitimate to more than 2000 …
Grayscale Investments is set to launch its Avalanche Staking ETF (GAVA) on Nasdaq this Friday, converting a private trust that holds 572,000 AVAX with a net asset value of $23.33 per share. The fund will stake part of its AVAX to earn rewards, which averaged 7.36% last year, though returns are not guaranteed. The launch …
XRP ETFs have attracted strong investor interest despite recent price weakness. Launched in mid-November 2025 following Ripple’s SEC court victory, funds from issuers such as Canary Capital and Franklin Templeton have gathered $1.44 billion in inflows by early March 2026. Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart said the flows have remained steady through market volatility, largely driven …
February’s CPI delivered what the Federal Reserve had hoped for—but possibly too late. Inflation held at 2.4% YoY, while core CPI slowed to 0.2% MoM from 0.3% in January, signaling easing price pressures. However, the data reflects conditions before recent geopolitical shocks and the surge in oil prices. Meanwhile, the labor market is softening, with …
Binance has filed a lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal over a February 23 report alleging the exchange stopped investigating $1.7 billion in crypto flows linked to Iran-connected networks after Donald Trump pardoned founder Changpeng Zhao. Binance strongly denies the claims, saying it continued the probe, removed related accounts, and shared corrections before publication. The …
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating whether Iran used Binance to bypass American sanctions by moving large sums of cryptocurrency through the exchange. The probe reportedly focuses on about $1.7 billion in transactions, including funds allegedly linked to networks supporting Iran-backed groups such as Yemen’s Houthi militants and the Revolutionary Guard Corps. Binance says …
The United States will release its February Consumer Price Index (CPI) data today at 12:30 PM UTC. Economists expect monthly inflation to rise 0.3%, slightly higher than January’s 0.2%. Yearly inflation is likely to remain at 2.4%. Core CPI, which excludes food and energy prices, is expected to increase 0.2%. February reflected a relatively calm …