While blockchain gaming has yet to live up to its promise, some companies, and top brands, have not given up.
Hyperliquids licensed S&P 500 perpetual tops $100M in daily volume, extending 24/7 onchain trading of traditional markets.
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Kalshi has raised $1 billion at a $22 billion valuation, doubling its worth in just three months.
Nevada is reportedly halting the operations of prediction market Kalshi within the state — at least for now.
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Ethereum investor Stanley Druckenmiller has added his voice to the growing conversation around the future of digital finance, predicting that stablecoins could become the dominant force in global payment systems within the next few years. The veteran investor’s outlook reflects a broader shift among institutions and market participants toward viewing blockchain-based money as a critical financial infrastructure. Why Stablecoins Could Replace Traditional Payment Rails Stanley Druckenmiller, a prominent investor with exposure to Ethereum, is increasingly aligning his investment positioning with his outlook on the future of payments; one dominated by stablecoins and blockchain infrastructure. According to the Etherealize post on X, the veteran investor has publicly stated that stablecoins could power the entire payment system within the next 10 to 15 years. He further pointed to the clear advantages of blockchain-based money, such as greater efficiency, faster settlement, and significantly lower costs. Related Reading: Ethereum Remains The Top Network For Tokenized Assets As Adoption Grows This view is reflected in his exposure of the ETH ecosystem, in which Druckenmiller is listed among key backers of BitMine (BMNR), an Ethereum-focused treasury firm chaired by Tom Lee, which reportedly holds over $10 billion in ETH. Other notable supporters include ARK Invest and Bill Miller. Druckenmiller’s aligns with his recent bullish comments on stablecoins and blockchain payments. He frames blockchain and the use of stablecoins as highly practical tools for investors to invest their crypto and tokens, as they can significantly improve financial productivity. Ethereum As A Neutral Settlement Layer For Institutions The recent Cari announcement has reignited a critical debate around the future of institutional blockchain infrastructure, with much of the discussion focusing on architecture. Analyst Alex argued that the real issue lies in the business model of proprietary systems versus open standards. Related Reading: Ethereum Futures Volume Outruns Spot 6-to-1 As Macro Stress Weighs On Crypto The Government of propriety networks like Canton or Tempo will be controlled by a small group with disproportionate voting weight. They will be permissionless, but participants have to submit a Google form with opaque admission criteria to join. It’s unclear who decides this, but over time, the most influential participants will set the terms of access and pricing. From a bank’s perspective, this structure is familiar because it mirrors the early dynamics of legacy systems like SWIFT and Visa, locking in structural advantages while late joiners absorb the cost. As Alex noted, everyone wants to build the next SWIFT-killer, but nobody wants to join someone else’s SWIFT-Killer; a typical comment from banks. This is where Ethereum stands out as the only neutral settlement layer where that dynamic can’t take hold, because no single entity can capture it. The ETH network is the only place where every participant can permanently trust that no future coalition will rewrite the rules against them. From a game-theoretical standpoint, Alex concluded that ETH represents the only sustainable equilibrium as a global settlement layer for institutional finance that works long-term. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com
The Trump administration's framework outlines a national approach to AI policy, from child safety to data centers.
Eightco's increased investment in OpenAI underscores the growing influence of AI in reshaping global industries and investor strategies.
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Bluesky disclosed a $100 million Series B led by Bain Capital Crypto as its user base topped 43 million amid a leadership transition.
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The disruption to the oil market and critical energy effects may have long-term economic effects that investors are not pricing in.
Shareholders claim the Winklevoss twins failed to disclose plans to shift Gemini’s focus, and overstated the viability of its ambitions.
Bitcoin’s real macro risk right now is more discreet than simply watching the price of oil. Behind the scenes, a Fed liquidity cushion is nearly gone, and it can quickly become a headwind for Bitcoin's attempt to avoid a deep crypto winter. On March 19, usage of the Federal Reserve’s overnight reverse repo facility stood […]
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One of the most turbulent days in the financial calendar has arrived. Quadruple witching, a quarterly event where trillions of dollars in derivatives expire simultaneously, is happening today, and crypto markets are already feeling the pressure. What Is Quadruple Witching? Four times a year, on the third Friday of March, June, September, and December, four …
SoftBank plans a 10-gigawatt Ohio AI data center with up to $40 billion in first phase costs and a $33 billion gas power buildout.
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The legislative recommendations highlight six policy areas, including copyright, energy and workforce development, while signaling a lighter regulatory stance.
Nasdaq's structure the SEC approved opens door to bring blockchain benefits to equities, while preserving the same-old intermediaries and market structure, industry insiders say.
Crypto analyst Crypto Patel has predicted that the BNB price could break $3,000, marking a new all-time high (ATH) for the Binance-linked coin. The analyst shared a game plan for exactly how this move is expected to play out by 2028. How The BNB Price Rally To $3,000 Could Play Out In an X post, Crypto Patel said that the BNB price could drop to $400 before hitting $3,000. The analyst noted that the altcoin has bounced perfectly from the near 0.5 Fib Retracement level and now climbed 21%. As to what is next for BNB, he said that if price holds above the 0.5 Fib level, then a new ATH setup would be in play. Related Reading: Analyst Drops ‘Realistic’ Price Predictions For Bitcoin, Ethereum, LINK, BNB, And Aptos However, if the BNB price breaks below $526, then it could lead to a drop to the second accumulation zone (the first being $600) at between $450 to $380, a range which Crypto Patel described as the best discount zone. The analyst said his personal target for BNB is $3,000, which he believes could be reached during the altcoin season. However, he reiterated that he won’t be surprised if a retest of $400 comes before the massive run to $3,000. The BNB price, along with the broader crypto market, is currently facing downward pressure due to the U.S.-Iran war, which is entering its fourth week. Crypto prices had crashed yesterday as oil prices rose to new highs after Iran and Israel attacked key energy sites in the Middle East. Escalating tensions are raising concerns that the war could drive inflation higher, which is bearish for the BNB price and the broader crypto market. Analyst Says BNB Seeing A Notable Shift In Structure In an X post, crypto analyst CryptoPulse noted that the BNB price is showing a notable shift in structure. This came as he revealed that price attempted a breakout to the upside but failed after trading within an ascending channel. The analyst added that BNB has now broken below the lower bound of this ascending channel. CryptoPulse warned that if this level turns into resistance, further downside pressure could follow. Related Reading: Crypto Market Holds Breath Ahead Of FOMC Meeting, Will The Fed Ease Interest Rates? Crypto analyst Batman said that a rally remains on the table for the BNB price. He noted that the altcoin was holding up relatively well and that the price hasn’t made a significant move yet. The analyst also revealed that the token was holding above a key confluence, a bullish FVG, and the 0.618 Fibonacci level. As long as the price holds above $610, Batman said BNB could still rally. At the time of writing, the BNB price is trading at around $642, down in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com
The crypto market is entering a transition phase where macro forces are beginning to take control of price action. However, the market could see a short-term drop before a stronger move higher, pointing to a dip-before-rise scenario rather than a full breakdown. Basically, the main idea is that this is not just about price. A …
In the latest Cointelegraph interview, professional trader Alessio Rastani warns that Bitcoin could fall below $60,000 before a meaningful bottom forms.
Tom Lee used a Hong Kong conference stage to argue that Ethereum may be close to a cyclical turn, pointing to historical market analogs and on-chain cost-basis data that, in his view, suggest the selloff has reached exhaustion. Speaking at the 3rd Futu Expo 2026 in Hong Kong on March 13–14, Lee said Bitmine advisor Tom DeMark had identified a striking resemblance between Ethereum’s recent price action and two major S&P 500 declines: the 1987 crash and the 2011 selloff. Lee described the setup as unusually tight. Is The Ethereum Bottom In? “Tom DeMark, he’s a legendary market timer, and he’s provided an analysis to us that says Ethereum, in the last few months, especially since October, is really mirroring what happened to the S&P 500 in 2011 and what happened to the S&P 500 in 1987,” Lee said. “If you were involved in US markets, both times marked major declines in the S&P. Well, according to him, there’s a 93% correlation to what Ethereum’s doing today to what the S&P did in 1987.” Related Reading: Ethereum Enters High-Leverage Regime As Binance Exposure Crosses 75% That comparison is doing a lot of work in Lee’s argument. If the 1987 analog holds, he said, Ethereum would have already bottomed on March 7. If the 2011 comparison is the better fit, the market is bottoming now. In either case, Lee’s conclusion was the same: “So using his analysis, we think we’re at the bottom or exiting the crypto winter now.” He did not leave the case resting on chart symmetry alone. Lee also pointed to Ethereum’s realized price, the on-chain metric that estimates the average acquisition cost of coins based on their last movement on the blockchain. In his telling, that figure now sits at $2,241 for ETH, giving investors a way to judge how deeply underwater the average holder has become. Lee said the pattern at prior lows is revealing. In 2022, Ethereum fell to a 39% discount to realized price. In 2025, the discount reached 21% before ETH turned higher. “Currently, we’re at 22%,” he said, adding that the market is now sitting in roughly the same zone where last year’s reversal began. “So we’re at the level where in 2025, Ethereum started to turn higher.” Related Reading: Bitwise Found What’s Really Driving Ethereum Price, And It’s Not Fundamentals In other words, Lee’s thesis is that Ethereum does not need a pristine macro backdrop or a fresh narrative cycle to stabilize; it only needs to revisit the kind of holder pain that has historically marked exhaustion. By his measure, that threshold is already here. TOM LEE: THE ETHEREUM BOTTOM IS IN ‼️ Bitmine x TOM DEMARK mapped ETH against past S&P 500 crash recoveries. The structure now closely matches 1987 and 2011, both major cycle bottoms. ???? 93% correlation to 1987 ???? Match to 2011 bottom ???? Realized price: $2,241 ???? ETH ~22%… pic.twitter.com/62TZscjChe — BMNR Bullz (@BMNRBullz) March 19, 2026 He also tried to zoom out from the immediate drawdown and re-anchor ETH in a longer time horizon. “Before you lose any hope, keep in mind that over the last 10 years, Ethereum has outperformed every other asset class over the past decade,” Lee said. “In the last 10 years, Ethereum’s return is 49,000%. That means almost 490 times your money.” Lee contrasted that with Bitcoin’s 11,000% gain over the same span and even with Nvidia, which he called “the single best stock in the US,” saying it had returned 65 times investors’ money. At press time, ETH traded at $2,147. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
Ledger's strategic US expansion and leadership change could significantly enhance its market position, paving the way for a successful IPO.
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A former Ripple employee, William Sculley, an early Ripple insider, laid out a detailed case for why the next wave of institutional money entering crypto will not be chasing price. It will be chasing yield, and XRP sits right in the middle of that story. “Price Doesn’t Matter” The headline claim sounds controversial, but the …
A 70% oil spike could nearly double US inflation, slash rate-cut hopes, and deepen downside risks for Bitcoin prices in the coming months.
Market volatility persists as inflation and geopolitical tensions disrupt economic stability, challenging investor strategies and risk assets.
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XRP is sitting at a make-or-break level, and the signals are turning hard to ignore. The weekly chart shows price once again testing a long-standing ascending trendline, a zone that has repeatedly acted as a strong buying opportunity in past cycles. At the same time, momentum is quietly building beneath the surface. ETF inflows are …
PHA price just did what most altcoins dream of waking up from a nearly doomed stage, even get listed, and immediately rip higher. A fresh KRW trading pair listing on Bithumb lit the fuse, and the reaction wasn’t subtle. We’re talking a sharp intraday move, backed by aggressive on-chain activity and a sudden shift in …
The cost of mining bitcoin has climbed substantially over the past year, and miners are looking for steadier revenue streams.
Ledger, the crypto hardware wallet maker, has appointed John Andrews, a former Circle executive, as its new CFO. Andrews, who oversaw capital markets and investor relations at Circle and played a role in its IPO, will help Ledger prepare for a possible public listing valued above $4 billion. The company is expanding its U.S. presence, …
The Bitcoin price has broken below a legendary support level that had stood strong for 14 years, marking a major moment for the cryptocurrency. Market expert Crypto Tice has released a new analysis detailing the significance of this breach, warning of potential risks and a possible price shift. The recent downturn follows BTC’s latest surge after it cleared previous resistance levels, which pushed its price back toward the $75,000 region. Bitcoin Price Falls Below 14-Year Support Level Sharing a price chart clearly illustrating the 14-year support on X, Crypto Tice emphasized that this trendline was far more than just another technical level, underscoring its strong significance. He explained that this line has historically defined every major Bitcoin bull market, consistently separating periods of robust price growth from phases with sharp declines. Furthermore, he noted, it has never broken without triggering major consequences. Related Reading: Pundit Who Predicted Ethereum Price Bottom Reveals What To Expect Next The analyst went on to highlight that Bitcoin’s recent break below the support signals that the market can no longer rely on the patterns that once guided investor behavior. Once a support level of this magnitude fails, market volatility typically spikes as traders reassess their positions and liquidity shifts in search of new equilibrium zones. He also observed that weaker hands are often forced out as more experienced investors take a patient stance, waiting for stability before making their next move. Crypto Tice further explained that while Bitcoin could eventually reclaim the long-term trendline support, the market remains in risk-management mode until that happens. He warned that ignoring a broken macro-support is not a sign of conviction but a form of denial. Moreover, history shows that overlooking these foundational levels often leads to sharp sell-offs and accelerated Bitcoin repricing. The analyst noted that this reinforces the need to respect these types of structural chart signals rather than merely holding for a price rebound. While the overall implications of Crypto Tice’s analysis point to further declines and increased volatility in Bitcoin, some members of the crypto community view the latest trendline break differently. One market analyst argued that rather than a signal of imminent collapse, breaking a 14-year support mark is an evolution in Bitcoin’s market structure. He explained that when historic levels like this fail, it often reflects the exhaustion of old patterns, not the start of a recession. The analyst concluded that new frameworks tend to emerge from those that have broken. Related Reading: XRP Trend Exhaustion Says Price Is About To Jump, Here’s The Target Bitcoin Sheds Over $5,000 With New Crash In just one day, the Bitcoin price has crashed, losing roughly $5,000 after its recent rebound above $75,000. CoinMarketCap data shows the decline is ongoing, with no immediate signs of stabilizing. Notably, the latest decline has been driven primarily by a hawkish Federal Reserve (FED) outlook amid rising geopolitical tensions. Reports indicate that investor sentiment shifted sharply, turning risk-off following the latest FED warning. In addition, a surge in whale sell-offs and a wave of leveraged long liquidations have put significant pressure on the Bitcoin price. Featured image created with Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com
For now, surging oil prices and persistent geopolitical tensions are driving inflation fears and weakening traditional safe-haven assets.