Retail investors became the main force behind gold-fund buying over the past six months, helping extend bullion’s rise even as some institutional money started to step back. At the same time, fresh inflows into US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) show part of Wall Street rebuilding crypto exposure through the regulated ETF channel, setting up […]
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation warned the public on Thursday not to trust tokens claiming to be affiliated with the agency.tron
Investors focused on a shift toward steadier revenue streams and a push into prediction markets, even as trading volumes declined.
The SEC chair signaled that the agency would defer to a market structure bill if passed by Congress, but needed a ”bridge” to clarify crypto regulation.
Anchorage Digital expanded Atlas with collateral management, aiming to bring regulated risk controls to institutional crypto lending.
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Provisions in the state legislation violate the core ethos and value proposition of Bitcoin as an asset that can be held in self-custody, the trade group said.
The company is leveraging its crypto treasury to fund a share buyback, reducing outstanding shares and potentially boosting per-share value following a six-month slide.
NASA may shift Artemis missions to SpaceX Starship, reducing Boeings role as delays and costs push changes to the moon program.
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Collateral management is the administration, monitoring, and oversight of assets pledged to a counterparty during a financial transaction.
Datavault AI signed a deal to acquire NYIAX, expanding tokenized markets for data, ads, commodities, politics, and NIL rights.
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Microsoft's AI image generator offers impressive realism and text rendering, but strict content limits and 1:1-only output hold it back.
XRP is entering a pivotal moment in its evolution as growing regulatory clarity is reshaping its position within the global financial system. The recent developments suggest that XRP is increasingly being viewed through the lens of a commodity rather than a security. This distinction could significantly impact how XRP is traded, adopted, and integrated into institutional finance. How The Regulatory Clarity Signals A Turning Point For XRP XRP has been officially designated a digital commodity by the SEC and CFTC, which is a game-changing regulatory victory for crypto. Crypto commentator Pumpius has revealed on X that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have released a joint interpretive guidance clarifying how federal securities laws apply to digital assets. Related Reading: XRP Moves Into ‘Scarce Zone’ As Exchange Supply Dries Up In this framework, XRP is cited among examples of digital commodities. Meanwhile, these are assets whose value comes mainly from the programmatic utility of a functional, decentralized system combined with market-driven supply and demand, rather than from expectations of profit through the effort of others. This means other assets do not meet the Howey Test for securities. Pumpius explains that this distinction is significant because it will resolve the long-standing uncertainty for XRP after years of legal questions. With this classification, the guidance implies that oversight of assets in spot and secondary markets would shift primarily toward the CFTC. This development signals a broader stance that many major non-stablecoin cryptocurrencies may not qualify as securities. Furthermore, Pumpius emphasized that this move reflects a growing effort by the SEC and CFTC regulators to coordinate frameworks and reduce overlap. Thus, this is a formal Commission-level interpretation, not just staff guidance, and it brings significant legal clarity for developers, exchanges, and investors. Why XRP Adoption Trends Continue To Build Momentum According to Evernorthxrp, the largest public XRP treasury company, investors may want to look beyond short-term macro reactions and focus on what’s happening under the hood of XRP before responding to the latest Federal Reserve decision. The data show a rapidly strengthening network that XRP has now surpassed 7.7 million non-empty wallets for the first time in its 13-year history. Meanwhile, active addresses have climbed to a five-week high of 46,767 on March 16. Related Reading: XRP Ledger Transactions Triple In One Year – What’s Going On? At the same time, the tokenized commodities on XRP have surged from $111 million to $1.14 billion in 2026, giving the altcoin a notable share of over 15% of the global tokenized commodities market. Network usage is also accelerating, and XRP daily transactions have increased to nearly 3 million over the past week, with automated market maker (AMM) pools expanding to around 27,000. Evernorthxrp’s key takeaway is that these fundamentals remain unchanged regardless of whether interest rates sit at 3.5% or 3.75%. Featured image from Freepik, chart from Tradingview.com
EtherFi will integrate Plume’s Nest vaults, beginning with exposure to a Superstate-backed fund and expanding to a dedicated RWA vault within its platform.
A study finds that mentioning a mental health condition can increase AI refusals, including on legitimate tasks.
The provision targets hardware wallet design, raising questions about whether non-custodial products could operate under the proposed rules.
Gauntlet noted that deposits are now back to same levels before the campaign, and has navigated large capital swings before due to incentive campaign endings, airdrops, and shifts in market conditions which regularly produce short-period swings in either direction.
The SEC is pivoting away from its previous regulatory strategy.
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals denied a legal effort by Kalshi to stave off an expected temporary restraining order from the state of Nevada.
The Coinbase Bitcoin Yield Fund's tokenized share class runs on Base as the $3.5 trillion fund services giant Apex applies tokenization across its business.
Coinbase is directing some Commerce users to a seed-phrase recovery flow ahead of a March 31 migration deadline. The issue sits inside Coinbase’s shutdown plan for legacy Commerce wallets. In its transition guide, Coinbase says users with funds in a Commerce wallet must withdraw them before March 31, 2026, when the Commerce portal and withdrawal […]
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The crypto exchange is offering a yield product tied to Tether Gold (XAUT), signaling a shift toward turning traditionally passive assets like gold into income-generating instruments.
Australian researchers built a battery that charges in femtoseconds, stores energy for nanoseconds, and gets faster the larger it grows—defying every rule conventional batteries follow.
The Web3 company will provide capital, advisory support and business development to help Avalanche projects scale, with a focus on real-world assets and digital identity.
Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, has reiterated his $250,000 year-end price target for Bitcoin. With Bitcoin trading around $70,100, that target would imply roughly 256.5% upside from current levels and a clean break above its previous peak at $126,000 from October 2025. Reiterating Bullish Predictions Arthur Hayes is one of the most outspoken bullish proponents for Bitcoin. He has, on multiple occasions, pointed to Bitcoin breaking above $200,000 among his long-term bullish expectations for the asset. That earlier stance has now been reaffirmed in a recent YouTube interview. Related Reading: Bitcoin Is Still Bearish And Price Is Headed Below $50,000; Analyst Given how Bitcoin’s price action has unfolded since those earlier calls, Hayes was pressed on whether his outlook had changed in a recent YouTube interview. Hayes was asked whether his Bitcoin prediction for 2026 has changed, and his response left little room for interpretation. He stated that he would “go the same number,” repeating his $250,000 Bitcoin target by the end of the year. The consistency in his outlook shows that his conviction has not changed despite recent price fluctuations and the inability of Bitcoin’s correction to find a bottom. Although the $250,000 prediction did not come with a direct breakdown at that moment, Hayes has always given different reasons as to why he is bullish in other similar predictions. He has previously noted that a prolonged US-Iran conflict could force the Federal Reserve to print more money, which in turn would have a ripple effect in driving the Bitcoin price higher. Can Bitcoin Reach $250,000 In 2026? At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $70,100 and now seems to have registered a bottom just above $61,000. Therefore, a move to $250,000 would push Bitcoin far above its previous high at $126,000 and establish a completely new price range. Related Reading: Bitcoin Just Flashed The Most Powerful Fractal In The Market, Here’s What To Expect Recent price action shows that Bitcoin has struggled to break out of its current consolidation, repeatedly moving within a broad $60,000 to $74,000 band without a decisive trend in either direction. A rally to $250,000 would require Bitcoin to first clear its current range and then reclaim higher price zones that were lost during the correction from its 2025 peak. Technical analysis suggests that once Bitcoin breaks through certain supply gaps above $76,000, then it could rally fast due to thinner resistance. Hayes had earlier projected a bigger Bitcoin target in the $500,000 to $750,000 range by the end of 2026, with his prediction based on escalating tensions in the Middle East. However, he has also noted a bit of caution for Bitcoin while speaking at another similar podcast interview. “If I had $1 to invest right now, would I be putting it into Bitcoin? No. I would wait,” Hayes said, stating he would only become a buyer when the Federal Reserve begins easing. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com
Crypto trading firm FalconX's CEO has previously said it is considering a public listing.
Apyx's strategic STRC accumulation could reshape stablecoin markets, highlighting risks and opportunities in leveraged Bitcoin exposure.
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Casimo will be responsible for growing the Dutch market maker's institutional crypto offering.
Bitcoin markets have started to turn bullish again, but data shows that a key “bull market threshold” has not been established yet.
The World Gold Council, established in 1987, counts 29 members across the gold mining industry.
Animoca Brands invests in Ava Labs and partners to expand Avalanche across Asia and the Middle East, targeting RWAs, identity, and adoption.
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