This means Phantom can act as a non-custodial interface connecting users to registered derivatives platforms, removing the need for broker registration under specific conditions.
A new toolkit aims to allow AI agents to prove that a real person stands behind them when interacting online.
Muneeb Ali's Stacks Labs said its SIP-034 upgrade has now been implemented, boosting effective capacity for certain DeFi applications.
World said some estimates suggest agentic commerce could reach $3 trillion to $5 trillion by 2030, with agents accounting for up to 25% of U.S. e-commerce.
AgentKit will enable World-verified individuals to delegate their World IDs to AI agents, including on Coinbase's x402 protocol.
GSR, one of crypto's largest market makers, has acquired token launch platform Autonomous and crypto advisory firm Architech.
The CFTC considers Phantom’s proposed feature as a passive software interface, with users trading directly through regulated brokers.
The move aims to regulate the country's growing crypto market and restrict trading on foreign platforms.
The closed-end fund aims to give everyday investors exposure to private firms before they go public.
XRP’s road to recovery will pick up momentum if network usage continues rising and bulls push the price above the $1.60 resistance.
The Scarcity Index flipped to +0.48, a reading that lines up with a clear drop in XRP held on exchanges and signals that less XRP is sitting in tradable wallets than the recent average. CryptoQuant data shows the move was most visible on Binance, where on-platform balances have moved lower over the past weeks. Related Reading: Another Bitcoin Buy Coming? Saylor Sparks Speculation With ‘Orange Dots’ Post Exchange Balances Have Fallen Reports indicate a portion of XRP once held on exchanges has been shifted into private wallets. Large transfers off Binance and other venues reduced the amount of XRP readily available for quick trades. That can shrink the liquid float — the coins traders can buy and sell instantly — even though the total supply of XRP remains unchanged. Based on reports, some of the outflows appear to be custodial moves to cold storage or institutional custody, not token burns. When holders move assets off exchanges, tokens aren’t destroyed; they’re simply harder to access for fast selling. Traders watching on-chain flows see that as accumulation by holders who prefer possession over sitting on an exchange. Short Positions Loom Over Price Open interest in derivatives markets shows short positions clustered above current price levels, and that concentration matters. Reports note if buying volume grows quickly, those short positions can trigger stop-outs and push price sharply in one direction. ???? $XRP SUPPLY IS THINNING ON BINANCE. The Scarcity Index just flipped to +0.48. That means less XRP is sitting on exchanges than the historical average. Coins are being pulled into private wallets. Supply is quietly disappearing. This is NOT moon math. It’s basic economics.… pic.twitter.com/af1gdWnJUj — Xaif Crypto????????|???????? (@Xaif_Crypto) March 15, 2026 That makes markets more sensitive. But sensitivity doesn’t equal certainty. Price still needs buyers. A thinner exchange float can amplify moves when volume arrives, but it won’t create demand out of nothing. Data shows the Scarcity Index is one lens among many. Analysts and traders typically compare it with total exchange reserves across platforms, order book depth, and derivatives positioning to assess risk. If only one exchange shows declining balances, the signal is weaker than if multiple major venues report the same trend. Signals Require Multiple Confirmations According to on-chain observers, a single positive reading of a scarcity metric is not conclusive. Market participants usually look for corroborating signs: cross-exchange reserve declines, inflows into institutional custody products, rising buy volumes, or shifts in open interest that support a directional move. Without those, the scarcity reading is incomplete. Reports indicate the community reaction is mixed. Some traders interpret lower exchange balances as a bullish sign because there may be fewer sellers. Others caution that large holders can still redistribute coins back to exchanges and that a single exchange’s data can be noisy. Related Reading: WLFI Holders Face New 6-Month Lockup Rule To Gain Voting Power Based on the current data, expect volatility if buying picks up and shorts are forced to cover. Watch total exchange reserves, order book liquidity, and derivative metrics together. For now, the Scarcity Index flip to +0.48 is a notable data point. Reports from market watchers and custodians will determine whether it becomes the start of a broader trend or remains a short-lived signal. Featured image from Bitpanda Blog, chart from TradingView
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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 …
The Digital Chamber and international financial technology platform Money20/20 are partnering to expand policy discussions.
The fund bought approximately $14.6M worth of Class B stock in Stripe and invested $20M in ElevenLabs by purchasing Series D preferred stock.
Phantom's CFTC relief could enhance crypto trading efficiency and innovation, potentially influencing regulatory approaches to digital assets.
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The firm, best known for being one of the oldest crypto market makers, acquired Autonomous and Architech to combine token launch services, trading and treasury management tools.
Mastercard agreed to acquire BVNK for up to $1.8 billion as it expands further into stablecoin and blockchain-based payments.
For most of its life, Solana's brand was straightforward: fast infrastructure for whatever crypto wanted to do at volume. By year four, that mostly meant memecoins, and it stayed that way until year five. Solana became known for being the infrastructure for high-profile, and sometimes controversial, memecoin launches. A few cases include President Donald Trump-linked […]
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RVI's investments in Stripe and ElevenLabs democratize access to high-growth tech sectors, potentially reshaping retail investment dynamics.
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Potential indicators of prior-knowledge bets on U.S. military action spurred Democrats from the Senate and House of Representatives to introduce a new bill.
Maestro launched Mezzamine, a Bitcoin credit market linking institutional BTC holders with miners seeking capital backed by mining output.
Bittensor (TAO) price has seen a strong rally over the past few days, but the momentum appears to be slowing after the latest rejection near the $300 level. This comes at a time when major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP are breaking out of their accumulation ranges, highlighting a relative weakness in TAO’s price …
PayPal has expanded access to its PYUSD stablecoin to 70 markets, enabling wallet access, transfers, and rewards for eligible users.
Mastercard said Tuesday that it will acquire stablecoin infrastructure firm BVNK in an effort to connect fiat and crypto payment rails.
The Cari Network is targeting a 2026 rollout as banks test issuance, transfers and redemption of digital deposits. Participating banks include Huntington Bancshares, First Horizon, M&T Bank, KeyCorp and Old National Bancorp.
The top five RWA crypto projects are suddenly back in the spotlight and not quietly. As of March 17, 2026, institutional interest is clearly creeping deeper into blockchain rails, dragging real-world asset narratives along with it. And yeah, the numbers are starting to look convincing. From infrastructure-heavy plays to high-beta challengers, the current leaderboard reflects …
PayPal is rolling out its PYUSD stablecoin in 68 additional countries beyond the US and UK, aiming to reduce cross-border fees and offer rewards on holdings.
Bitcoin is playing out a price movement that has convinced many traders that October 2025 was the cycle peak. However, an interesting technical analysis shows that the market structure still does not look complete. Analyst CryptoAmsterdam made the case that Bitcoin is moving through a temporary correction inside a much larger phase. If that reading is correct, then Bitcoin could still stage a stronger rally than previous bull markets. Bitcoin May Still Be Inside An Unfinished Macro Bull Cycle Every major Bitcoin bull run has followed a recognizable five-stage sequence: a bull phase, a bear phase, accumulation below the macro range, a disbelief rally back into range, and finally a parabolic move into new all-time highs. This structure has held across the 2013, 2017, and 2021 cycles, each one completing all five stages within roughly a four-year window. The current cycle has not. Related Reading: Pundit Shares What The XRP Float Is Likely To Be For Global Settlement According to CryptoAmsterdam’s analysis, Bitcoin reached a new peak without delivering the characteristic Stage 5 parabolic expansion. The chart comparisons he shared by plotting Bitcoin’s weekly price action against prior cycles show that the 2013, 2017, and 2021 cycles each measured approximately 1,456 to 1,477 days from trough to peak, with Stage 5 accounting for the most explosive price movement in each case. That phase, however, appears structurally absent in the current cycle. Price action has entered a corrective period since the peak at $126,000, but the cycle framework, by this reading, is still open. Price Chart Comparison. Source: @damskotrades On X The technical analysis also shows that price action can look weak on a shorter time frame and still remain bullish on a much larger one. That is where Bitcoin appears to be sitting now. The chart setup shows the recent correction is only a mini-cycle correction forming inside a broader macro continuation. This reading becomes more interesting when placed beside gold and Alphabet. In both examples, price also advanced within a larger macro cycle, paused for a mid-cycle correction, and then resumed higher once that smaller reset was complete. According to CryptoAmsterdam, Bitcoin could now be doing something similar. If the reading is correct, then Bitcoin’s current price action is Stage 3 of a mini-cycle nested within the larger Stage 5 of that macrocycle. Therefore, the parabolic phase would still be ahead. Gold And Alphabet Inc. Source: @damskotrades On X Possibility Of A New Price High Another reason for a stronger rally is Bitcoin’s tendency to lag other assets. Over the last several years, Bitcoin has often printed macro structures similar to large-cap stocks, only with a delay that can stretch into hundreds of days. That makes Bitcoin look less like the leader of the cycle and more like the final participant. Related Reading: Here’s How Much Needs To Flow Through Ripple For XRP Price To Reach $3,700 Notably, technical analysis shows that gold has always bottomed well before Bitcoin did. For instance, Bitcoin moved higher during gold’s advance in the previous cycle in 2021 but underwent an entire mini-cycle correction while gold was trending straight up. Only when gold completed and topped its parabolic rally did Bitcoin take over into a vertical move, as shown in the chart below. Gold And BTC. Source: @damskotrades On X The next outlook now is that Bitcoin will continue its larger Stage 5 move like we saw with Gold and Google (Alphabet Inc.). The projected move is expected to push the Bitcoin price into macro cycle highs above $200,000. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
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