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130 itemsMarch 12, 2026
- DecryptScore: 90
SEC, CFTC Strike Pact to Coordinate Crypto Rules and Oversight
The agencies have moved to coordinate oversight, in a bid to end years of regulatory overlap on the treatment of crypto.
- CoinDeskScore: 85
Bitcoin selling intensifies across all wallet sizes despite price holding near $70,000
Glassnode’s Accumulation Trend Score drops to 0.04 as smaller wallet cohorts offload BTC while macro headwinds intensify.
- CryptoSlateScore: 85
Bitcoin’s kimchi premium is on life support after South Korea targets Bithumb
South Korea's move to suspend Bithumb over AML failures turns a local compliance case into a market-structure story. Enforcement against the country's second-largest exchange threatens to reroute retail flows, deepen venue concentration, and degrade one of crypto's most-watched regional pricing sign...
- CryptoSlateScore: 85
The SEC finally admits US crypto chaos was caused by its own regulatory turf wars
The SEC and CFTC have just signed an agreement that turns months of public harmonization talk into a formal operating framework for crypto, derivatives, and hybrid market products. The agreement covers product definitions, clearing and margin rules, dually registered venues and intermediaries, crypt...
- CointelegraphScore: 85
US Senate votes to include CBDC ban in bipartisan housing bill
The provision banning the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency was included in housing affordability legislation.
- CointelegraphScore: 85
SEC, CFTC sign memo to regulate crypto, other markets in harmony
The SEC and CFTC said they would adopt a “minimum effective dose” regulatory strategy to foster innovation while maintaining market integrity and keep the US competitive globally.
- CointelegraphScore: 85
JPMorgan sued over alleged role in $328M crypto Ponzi scheme
Investors allege JPMorgan helped facilitate fund flows in a $328 million crypto Ponzi scheme, while a parallel federal case targets Goliath Ventures’ founder.
- CointelegraphScore: 85
BlackRock launches staked Ethereum ETF offering ETH exposure and yield
BlackRock’s iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF will trade on the Nasdaq, offering spot exposure and staking income with a reduced 0.12% fee on the first $2.5 billion.
- The BlockScore: 80
Lawsuit claims JPMorgan Chase accounts served as ‘exclusive vehicle’ in $328 million crypto ponzi
JPMorgan allegedly served as the “exclusive vehicle” for a $328 million crypto Ponzi, funneling $253 million into Goliath Ventures.
- CoinDeskScore: 80
U.S. Senate votes to ban CBDCs in housing bill that may face trouble in the House
A bipartisan housing bill was approved in the Senate, carrying an unrelated ban on U.S. central bank digital currencies, but its future remains uncertain.
- DecryptScore: 80
Senate Overwhelmingly Passes CBDC Ban Attached to Bipartisan Housing Bill
The bill including a CBDC ban still faces a winding road to becoming law, due to obstacles in the House and at the White House.
- DecryptScore: 80
Authorities Freeze $3.5M in Crypto as Europol, DOJ Disrupt ‘SocksEscort’ Proxy Network
Investigators said the service infected thousands of routers and enabled fraud including crypto account takeovers.
- CoinDeskScore: 80
SEC's advisory group backs tokenized securities push, outlines how to keep it safe
The committee that steers the U.S. securities regulator on investor issues voted to support a new effort to regulate stock transactions on blockchains.
- CointelegraphScore: 80
Bonk.fun warns hackers hijacked domain in wallet-drainer attack
Bonk.fun warned users not to use its site after attackers hijacked the domain and pushed a fake wallet-draining prompt.
- CointelegraphScore: 80
Utah set to block prediction markets as state-federal tensions rise
CFTC Chair Michael Selig has said that the agency has authority over prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket and warned it will defend that jurisdiction in court if challenged.
- DecryptScore: 80
New BlackRock Staked Ethereum Fund to Pay 82% of Rewards to Investors
BlackRock's new ETHB fund launches Thursday, sharing 82% of Ethereum staking rewards with investors through monthly payments.
- The BlockScore: 75
Eightco shares jump 25% after $125 million raise backed by Bitmine, ARK and Payward
The funding round includes new governance roles, with Tom Lee joining Eightco’s board and ARK Invest's Brett Winton serving as an advisor.
- CoinDeskScore: 75
Prediction markets get tailored U.S. guidance from former foe CFTC
The agency that once fought the events contracts platforms in court has now issued a new policy stance and is proposing permanent rules for oversight.
- DecryptScore: 75
BitMine's Tom Lee Joins Eightco Board as ORBS Stock Jumps on $125 Million Fundraise
Shares in Eightco spiked Thursday after the firm revealed fresh investments from Tom Lee's BitMine and Cathie Wood's Ark Invest.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
Crypto accounting startup Cryptio lands $45M as institutions move onchain
A surge in tokenized finance is driving demand for systems that reconcile blockchain transactions for audits and reporting, pushing digital asset accounting into focus.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
Binance claims ‘full and complete legal victory‘ in Alabama court
While a judge granted a motion by Changpeng Zhao, he also ordered the plaintiffs in the case against Binance to file a second complaint or face ”total or partial dismissal.”
- DecryptScore: 75
Crypto Trader Loses Nearly $50M in Aave Trade, Protocol Offers $600K Fee Refund
A $50 million USDT trade executed through Aave’s interface returned just 324 AAVE tokens after a user went ahead despite a high-slippage warning.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
Binance.US names new CEO as crypto exchange eyes expansion
Stephen Gregory, a former compliance executive at CEX.IO and Gemini, has taken over as CEO of Binance.US, a crypto exchange that was once a target of a long-running SEC lawsuit.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
MediaTek patches bug enabling crypto seed theft in just 45 seconds
Ledger’s white-hat security team said it found a flaw in MediaTek's secure boot chain that can be used to steal sensitive information from certain Android devices.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
BoE open to scrapping stablecoin limit idea after backlash
Industry groups have criticized the UK’s proposed stablecoin holding limits, arguing they would signal that the UK is hostile to crypto and stifle innovation.
- CoinDeskScore: 75
Across's acx rockets 80%, massively beating bitcoin, on plans to dump its DAO structure
The bridging protocol's team wants to exchange ACX tokens for equity in a new U.S. C-corp or buy holders out at a 25% premium, in what would be one of the first major reversals from token to traditional corporate structure.
- The BlockScore: 75
Bonk.fun’s official website hijacked, draining user funds upon interaction
A Bonk operator said hackers set up a faulty terms-of-service message, but noted that losses from the security breach were minimal.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
US prosecutors urge judge to deny Sam Bankman-Fried retrial bid: Report
Prosecutors say testimony from two former FTX executives cited by the defense does not qualify as newly discovered evidence, Bloomberg reported.
- The BlockScore: 75
Pump.fun becomes Solana’s first $1B revenue platform as Ethereum, Base, BSC and Monad subdomains hint at cross-chain move
Pump.fun tops $1 billion in revenue as domain records reveal Ethereum, Base, BSC, and Monad subdomains amid potential cross-chain expansion.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
Chinese fraud victims challenge UK redress plan for 61,000 seized Bitcoin: FT
Chinese investors defrauded in the Zhimin Qian case are asking the UK High Court to reject a redress plan for 61,000 seized Bitcoin, saying it could deprive them of the assets’ gains.
- CoinDeskScore: 75
Crypto accounting firm Cryptio raises $45 million in Series B funding round
The company's platform tracks digital assets, storage locations and crypto loans, enabling financial institutions and corporations to produce accounting records and financial reports.
- CoinDeskScore: 70
Eightco shares jump on $125 million funding commitment, investment in OpenAI, Beast Industries
Eightco holds a digital asset treasury that includes some 277 million WLD tokens and 11,000 ether.
- CoinDeskScore: 70
Bitcoin holds $70,000 level as surging oil prices and credit issues have stocks tumbling
U.S. President Trump said stopping Iran is more of a concern than oil prices, as crude climbed 10% on Thursday.
- The BlockScore: 70
The Daily: SEC and CFTC sign crypto coordination pact, Ripple launches $750 million share buyback program, and more
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
- DecryptScore: 70
JPMorgan Sued for Allegedly Enabling $328 Million Crypto 'Ponzi Scheme'
The lawsuit claims JPMorgan Chase should have done more to prevent a customer from allegedly pulling off a massive crypto fraud.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Polychain backs VeryAI’s $10M raise to build palm-scan identity system on Solana
The startup’s smartphone-based biometric system aims to help crypto platforms detect AI-generated accounts while preserving user privacy through onchain verification.
- The BlockScore: 70
JPMorgan says bitcoin and gold ETFs show sharp flow divergence since Iran war
GLD has seen outflows of about 2.7% of assets, while IBIT has seen inflows of around 1.5% of assets since the war erupted, analysts said.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
SEC’s ‘Crypto Mom’ calls for simpler disclosure rules, flags tokenization debate
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce urged regulators to simplify corporate disclosure rules and allow experimentation with tokenized securities via a potential innovation exemption.
- CryptoSlateScore: 70
Bitcoin set up for rip to $80,000 even as oil prices surge and Iran threatens $200 a barrel
Bitcoin held near $70,000 despite oil price briefly trading around $100 a barrel, a move that would once have pushed crypto sharply lower under the usual macro playbook. According to CryptoSlate's data, the flagship digital asset climbed a modest 0.3% over the last 24 hours, reaching as high as $71,...
- CoinDeskScore: 70
Crypto investor turns $50 million into $36,000 in one botched move
Aave founder Stani Kulechov said the interface displayed multiple slippage warnings, which the user manually accepted on a mobile device.
- DecryptScore: 70
Crypto Traders Turn to Hyperliquid for Oil Bets Amid Iran Volatility
Nearly $1 billion in synthetic oil futures were traded on Wednesday amid reactions to geopolitical tensions and fears of future price spikes.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Ghana greenlights 11 crypto companies for regulatory sandbox
Ghana’s SEC could grant a full license to sandbox participants as early as six months, provided that their products are market-ready and that they tick all regulatory boxes.
- The BlockScore: 70
Metaplanet launches VC and asset management subsidiaries, bets on Japanese stablecoin JPYC
The venture capital arm will deploy 4 billion yen ($25 million) over the next few years to local bitcoin infrastructure firms.
- DecryptScore: 70
Hackers Hijack Bonk.fun Domain, Deploy Wallet-Draining Phishing Prompt
Browser warnings flagged the site for suspected phishing after attackers pushed a fake TOS message designed to trick users.
- CoinDeskScore: 70
Bonk.fun hacked: Domain hijacked, crypto drainer planted
The operator, known as Tom, said only users who signed a fake terms-of-service message on the compromised site after the breach were affected.
- DecryptScore: 70
Metaplanet Deepens Bitcoin Strategy With $25M Investment Plan, New Venture Arm
Metaplanet is launching two subsidiaries and backing Japan's first licensed yen stablecoin as it bets on the country's digital asset infrastructure.
- CoinDeskScore: 70
Crypto code commits fall 75% as developers move to AI projects
Developers are shifting toward artificial intelligence infrastructure as blockchain ecosystems lose contributors across major networks, from Ethereum to Solana.
- CoinDeskScore: 70
Meet LITRO: The tokenized crude project to start pilot testing soon for 2027 debut
LITRO aims to modernize the $6 trillion oil market by replacing slow, paper-based settlement with 24/7, on-chain trading and redemption.
- CoinDeskScore: 70
Bitcoin steady near $70,000 as rising open interest hints at cautious, bearish positioning
Bitcoin traded around $69,800 as open interest rose to $102 billion, suggesting defensive, bearish bets while altcoins outperformed in a risk-off macro backdrop.
- CoinDeskScore: 70
Bitcoin futures trading is now five times bigger than spot on Binance
The futures-to-spot ratio has climbed to 5.1, reflecting a structural shift in how the market trades.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
South Korea plans to use AI for crypto tax enforcement
The National Tax Service has opened a procurement bid for a platform to analyze crypto trading data and flag potential tax evasion.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
FATF warns offshore crypto firms create money laundering and sanctions gaps
A new FATF report says crypto exchanges operating offshore can create gaps in AML enforcement, making it harder for regulators to track illicit activity.
- CoinDeskScore: 65
Alleged Ponzi scheme victims sue JPMorgan for banking supposed $328 million scam
The proposed class action suit said Chase provided “the essential banking infrastructure” for Goliath Ventures’ alleged fraud, despite red flags it claims made the scheme “obvious.”
- DecryptScore: 65
Optimism Team Lays Off 20 Employees Amid Ethereum Scaling Shifts, Base Migration Plans
Optimism developer OP Labs is letting go of 20 employees to help it narrow focus amid shifts in the broader Ethereum landscape.
- DecryptScore: 65
Bitcoin Quantum Threat Is Real But Not Imminent, Says Cathie Wood's Ark Invest
Researchers say quantum breakthroughs could eventually expose millions in Bitcoin unless the network adopts post-quantum cryptography.
- CoinDeskScore: 65
Stricter MiCA rules could thin crypto industry across the EU, says Swiss wealth manager
Crypto wealth manager Swissborg gets MiCA approval and prepares to move its European operations to France while targeting growth in markets including Germany, Italy and Spain.
- CoinDeskScore: 65
Bitcoin slips below $69,500 as tanker attacks send oil back above $100
Brent crude surged 10% after attacks on two oil tankers in Iraqi waters, with the prompt spread hitting levels not seen in years and MSCI Asia Pacific stocks falling 1.8%.
- CointelegraphScore: 65
Kalshi preemptively sues Iowa, claiming risk of enforcement action
Kalshi claims in a preemptive lawsuit that there is “a substantial risk” that Iowa will take action against it after a meeting it had with state regulators.
- CointelegraphScore: 65
New Zealand regulator says NZDD stablecoin not a financial product
Law firm MinterEllisonRuddWatts, which acted on behalf of the stablecoin’s issuer, says the designation of the token is an important step for regulatory clarity.
- CoinDeskScore: 65
Asia’s biggest bitcoin buyer now wants to build the BTC ecosystem
Tokyo-listed Metaplanet is expanding beyond holding BTC into funding, incubating, and granting to companies building bitcoin financial infrastructure.
- CoinDeskScore: 65
Bitcoin climbs the wall of worry amid escalating Iran war and stock market losses
BTC holds near $70,000 and outperforms major assets during Middle East tensions, even as derivatives data and fear indicators signal deep market pessimism.
- The BlockScore: 65
Bank of England signals openness to revising sterling stablecoin caps amid industry pushback
BOE Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden told lawmakers the central bank is open to alternative approaches that protect financial stability.
- CoinDeskScore: 65
BlackRock debuts staked ether ETF as demand grows for yield in crypto funds
The BlackRock’s iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHB) lets investors earn staking rewards alongside spot ETH exposure.
- The BlockScore: 65
HMRC explores crypto forensic tools for tax probes as former OECD advisor flags UK’s growing compliance push
HMRC is exploring crypto forensic tools worth up to $4.6 million to combat digital asset-related tax fraud and money laundering in the UK.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Bitcoin catching up to gold hints at an ‘opportunity within risk’
Bitcoin showed early signs of overtaking gold in the market as new data outlined an opportunity based on historical returns around the US midterm elections.
- The BlockScore: 60
CryptoQuant says ETH could fall to $1,500 amid Ethereum’s ‘adoption paradox’
ETH could fall further to around $1,500 by the end of Q3 or early Q4 if the current bear market continues, said CryptoQuant’s Julio Moreno.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
CFTC chair opens prediction markets rulemaking to public comment
“This ends today,“ said CFTC Chair Michael Selig, who has been reiterating his position that the agency has exclusive jurisdiction overseeing prediction markets platforms.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Coinbase execs deny lobbying against Bitcoin de minimis tax exemption
US lawmakers are eyeing tax exemptions for US dollar stablecoins, which are pegged and do not change in value, but not other cryptocurrencies.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Bitcoin funding rate flips negative: Are bears getting too confident?
While geopolitical tension and weak labor data are hurting market sentiment, institutional buying below $75,000 may soon exhaust sellers and spark a bull run.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Anchorage Digital ties in Puffer Finance for institutional Ethereum restaking
The integration allows institutions to stake Ether held in Anchorage custody and receive Puffer’s liquid restaking token while earning staking and restaking rewards.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
US Senate leader doesn‘t expect market structure to pass before April: Report
Senator John Thune reportedly said that the chamber would prioritize the SAVE America Act before addressing a vote on bipartisan bills like crypto market structure.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Prime brokers push Wall Street access to prediction markets: Report
Clear Street and Marex Group are planning to offer prediction markets to clients, with Kalshi’s CEO tipping it to become a “core pillar of the financial ecosystem.”
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Metaplanet forms new venture firm as it expands Bitcoin playbook
Metaplanet said the new firm would support Japan-based Bitcoin projects in the payments and lending space in addition to stablecoins and tokenization-focused startups.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Stablecoin yields will bring fresh money to US banks: White House's Witt
Global demand for the US dollar is “massive,” and stablecoin yields will only bring more interest to the currency, argued the White House crypto chief.
- The BlockScore: 60
Prosecutors move to block Sam Bankman-Fried’s request for retrial
US prosecutors said that Sam Bankman-Fried's motion failed to present any legitimate newly discovered evidence.
- CoinDeskScore: 60
Strategy’s STRC buys an estimated 7,000 bitcoin this week, but Two Prime CEO warns ‘no free lunch’
Two Prime CEO Alexander Blume says the high yield product driving the buying surge carries risks despite strong momentum.
- DecryptScore: 60
Bitcoin Recovers Above $70K as Tanker Attacks Push Oil Back Over $100
Bitcoin rebounded as Gulf shipping strikes sent Brent crude past $101, with analysts split on near-term outlook.
- The BlockScore: 60
Grayscale debuts Avalanche staking ETF on Nasdaq under ticker GAVA
Grayscale’s Avalanche Staking ETF (GAVA) has debuted on Nasdaq, offering AVAX exposure and staking rewards.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Bitcoin hugs $70K range as March Fed rate cut odds fall below 1%
Bitcoin reacted in kind to calm US macro data, while oil stayed volatile amid uncertainty over the duration of the Middle East conflict.
- CointelegraphScore: 55
Ark Invest sees one-third of Bitcoin supply at risk from quantum threat
Ark and Unchained say about one-third of the Bitcoin supply remains exposed to future quantum threats, though the risk is still years away.
- CoinDeskScore: 55
Circle’s outperformance highlights USDC’s staying power, says bullish Wall Street analyst
William Blair said Circle’s recent rally reflects more than macro factors, pointing to USDC resilience and growing recognition of the firm’s stablecoin infrastructure advantage.
- CoinDeskScore: 55
Here is what $100 oil means for Bitcoin network
Research shows that only 8% to 10% of global Bitcoin hashrate runs in oil-sensitive power markets, suggesting that geopolitical shocks may affect BTC prices more than mining costs.
- DecryptScore: 55
Stablecoins Have ‘Increasing Relevance’ in Illicit Amazon Gold Trade: GI-TOC
Illicitly traded gold from the Amazon Basin is increasingly being bought in Venezuela using the USDT stablecoin, according to a new report.
- CoinDeskScore: 55
XRP steadies near $1.38 as Bollinger squeeze hints at breakout before CPI
nvestors are closely watching the upcoming U.S. Consumer Price Index release, which could influence Federal Reserve policy expectations and risk appetite.
- DecryptScore: 55
Singapore Jails Man Over $6.9M SafeX Crypto Theft Case
Prosecutors said Zhang Xinghua helped move stolen funds through Tornado Cash after unauthorized access drained SafeX-linked wallets in 2025.
- The BlockScore: 55
Hybrid crypto exchange GRVT targets post-June token launch, raises community allocation to 28%
ZKsync-based DEX GRVT plans to launch its token after June 30, expanding community allocations to 28% as platform trading volumes surge.
- The BlockScore: 50
TON cancels Dubai event over safety concerns in UAE amid Middle East conflict
Shortly after the U.S. and Israel launched strikes in Iran, the country attacked the United Arab Emirates with missiles and drones.
- The BlockScore: 50
Lido cleans up Earn offering, rolls outs first stablecoin vault with USDT and USDC
Lido is consolidating its Earn offering into EarnETH and EarnUSD, the latter of which represents its first stablecoin vault.
- CoinDeskScore: 50
Cathie Wood's Ark Invest says quantum computing is a long-term risk for bitcoin, not an imminent threat
Today’s quantum computers are far from breaking Bitcoin’s cryptography and any real threat would likely emerge gradually, giving the network time to adapt.
- CoinDeskScore: 50
Ethereum layer-2 developer OP Labs cuts roles to 'narrow focus'
The firm plays a central role in the development of Optimism, an Ethereum layer-2 scaling network designed to make transactions faster and cheaper by processing activity off the Ethereum main chain.
- The BlockScore: 50
CFTC to set ‘rules of the road’ for prediction markets, Chair Selig says
Prediction markets platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket are seeing record trading volumes and valuations near $20 billion each.
- DecryptScore: 50
Bitcoin Is Rising While Bonds and Stocks Struggle—Here's Why
Bitcoin is beating gold and stocks since the crisis began—and institutions are taking notice.
- The BlockScore: 50
Crypto whale loses nearly $50 million swapping USDT for AAVE
CoW Swap said the "transaction executed according to the parameters of the signed order" and that "clear price impact warnings" were given.
- The BlockScore: 50
Trump’s crypto advisor says stablecoins will drive global deposits into US banking system
Patrick Witt, the White House crypto advisor, said GENIUS-compliant stablecoins will 'actually lead to deposit inflows.'
- The BlockScore: 50
Optimism’s OP Labs cuts 20% of staff to ‘do fewer things well’
OP Labs CEO and Optimism co-founder Jing Wang clarified that the layoffs were not driven by financial difficulties.
- CointelegraphScore: 50
AI agent payment volumes lower than reported, but adoption is growing: a16z
Andreessen Horowitz partner Noah Levine says AI agents made $1.6 million in payments in the past month, which “is not a big number, but the infrastructure being built around it is.”
- DecryptScore: 50
Bitcoin Miners ‘Sitting on a Gold Mine’ as AI Demand Ramps Up: VanEck
VanEck’s Matthew Sigel argued miners are redirecting infrastructure to AI while trading at a discount to traditional data-center peers.
- DecryptScore: 50
Morning Minute: Ripple Buy Backs, Across Explores Token-to-Equity Swaps
Ripple is buying back shares at a $50 billion valuation, while Binance is pushing back at the Wall Street Journal's recent reporting.
- The BlockScore: 50
Tether backs Ark Labs $5.2 million seed raise to expand stablecoin and programmable finance infrastructure on Bitcoin
The funding coincides with Arkade adding support for digital assets, including infrastructure designed for stablecoins like USDT on Bitcoin.
- DecryptScore: 50
Tether Backs Ark Labs’ $5.2 Million Bet on Bitcoin’s Stablecoin Revival
Ark Labs’ latest funding builds upon efforts to return stablecoin giant Tether to its Bitcoin-based roots
- CoinDeskScore: 50
Tether invests in Ark Labs to make Bitcoin ready for stablecoins and payments
The issuer behind the USDT stablecoin joined a $5.2 million funding round for Ark Labs, backing software that could let stablecoins move and settle on Bitcoin rails.
- CoinDeskScore: 45
Lido launches stablecoin yield product to expand beyond ether
The goal is to make it easier for users to earn returns on crypto without having to choose or manage strategies themselves.
- CointelegraphScore: 40
Not Your Keys, Not Your Coins: What True Self-Custody Actually Requires
New research examines how investor behavior, wallet architectures, and operational security practices determine what genuine self-custody requires in 2026.
- The BlockScore: 40
Federal judge dismisses Binance terrorism financing lawsuit in Alabama but allows amended complaint
The court ordered plaintiffs to file a revised complaint that clearly links defendants’ conduct to the injuries claimed in the lawsuit.
- CointelegraphScore: 40
Tether joins $5.2M round in stablecoin infrastructure builder Ark Labs
The funding will support development of a programmable execution layer designed to enable faster issuance and settlement of digital assets on the network.
- DecryptScore: 40
Nvidia Drops Nemotron 3 Super Amid $26 Billion Open-Model AI Bet—America's Answer to Qwen?
Nvidia released its most capable open-weight model yet and revealed plans to spend $26 billion over five years building frontier open models—a direct challenge to Chinese AI dominance.
- CryptoSlateScore: 40
Binance data reveals insiders continue to dump TRUMP memecoins as its price hits a record low
Wallets linked to the team behind President Donald Trump’s Solana-based TRUMP memecoin sent a large batch of tokens to Binance on March 12, adding a fresh supply overhang to a project that has crashed to an all-time low. On March 12, blockchain data from Arkham Intelligence showed that a BitGo custo...
- CointelegraphScore: 40
Crypto ATM losses surge 33% in 2025 as AI superpowers scams: CertiK
Crypto ATMs or kiosks are the “lowest-friction extraction channel available to scammers,” said cybersecurity firm CertiK.
- The BlockScore: 40
Wallet provider Exodus reports $11 million in 2025 net loss despite record revenue
The loss was largely attributed to the general crypto market decline, alongside rising operational expenses.
- CointelegraphScore: 40
Bitcoin buyers ‘in control’ but trend won't change until this level breaks
Bitcoin analysts said buyers were regaining control, but reclaiming $78,000 as support was key to reversing the overall downtrend.
- CointelegraphScore: 40
Perp DEXs become the latest battleground for blockchains
Chains are launching perp DEXs to capture trading activity, but history suggests liquidity will consolidate around only a handful of platforms.
- CoinDeskScore: 40
CoinDesk 20 performance update: Polkadot (DOT) drops 2.3% as index trades lower
Aptos (APT), down 2.3% from Wednesday, was also among the underperformers.
- CoinDeskScore: 35
Vitalik Buterin says Ethereum should be used as a simple digital bulletin board
Ethereum’s co-founder wants developers to stop forcing blockchain into every problem and start treating it as a reliable, shared memory for the digital world.
- CointelegraphScore: 35
Binance says US midterms could boost Bitcoin and stocks
Binance Research says US midterms could set up a rebound for Bitcoin and stocks, though oil shocks and Middle East tensions may weigh near term.
- CoinDeskScore: 30
Avalanche’s business chief says crypto must grow up and solve real problems
John Nahas argues blockchain’s next phase is custom infrastructure for companies, not one-size-fits-all chains chasing hype.
- CoinDeskScore: 30
Crypto for Advisors: Crypto accounting; comparing the US and Europe
Crypto assets defy traditional accounting rules, posing huge risks for auditors and fund managers. Ganna Vitko breaks down U.S. vs EU trends.
- CointelegraphScore: 30
Is Bitcoin price at risk if private credit breaks?
A looming private credit crisis risked triggering liquidity crunches that could initially suppress Bitcoin prices, but Fed interventions may ignite a major BTC rally.
- CryptoSlateScore: 30
AI is now “stealing” thousands of jobs a month from humans – but is it as bad as we all feared?
AI pressure points in tech labor are real, and Bitcoin will feel them through macro, not mystique After years of claims that AI will cause chaos in the labor market, sentiment seems to be at an all-time low around AI layoffs, with social media accounts surfacing to track how fast white-collar tech w...
- The BlockScore: 30
Donald Trump memecoin team launches second gala promotion as TRUMP token hits all-time low
The promotion follows a similar memecoin-holder dinner last year that drew criticism from lawmakers and watchdog groups.
- CoinDeskScore: 30
Bitcoin looks resilient, but don't ignore those $20,000 puts
Your day-ahead look for March 12, 2026
- CointelegraphScore: 30
Stablecoins are becoming crypto’s largest wasted resource
Stablecoins move trillions each year but mostly sit unused, leaving a widespread inefficiency across crypto markets.
- DecryptScore: 30
MoonPay X Games League Athletes Will Be Offered Exodus Stablecoin Bonus
Athletes drafted on Thursday to compete in the MoonPay X Games League are set to receive signing bonuses in Exodus-powered stablecoins.
- DecryptScore: 25
President Trump Is Hosting Another Exclusive Event for Meme Coin Holders
President Trump's Solana meme coin jumped briefly after the team announced a new exclusive event for top holders.
- CointelegraphScore: 25
Why Ray Dalio says Bitcoin can’t replace gold
Ray Dalio argues Bitcoin cannot replace gold as a store of value, citing central bank demand, market maturity and Bitcoin’s risk-asset behavior.
- CryptoSlateScore: 20
White House admits Iran war burned equivalent of half the US Bitcoin reserve in 6 Days
The United States spent in the first six days of its war with Iran an amount equal to nearly half the current market value of the Bitcoin held by the federal government. The administration told lawmakers this week that the war cost at least $11.3 billion through its first six days, Reuters reported ...
- DecryptScore: 20
How Alkimi is Fixing the ‘Opaque’ Online Advertising Model With AdFi
Advertisers spend millions on ads that may never be seen by real people. Alkimi is aiming to make the online advertising market transparent.
- CoinDeskScore: 20
Donald Trump to hold another Mar-a-Lago lunch for his token holders
The U.S. President will be the keynote speaker at a "gala luncheon" for the top 297 holders of the $TRUMP token.
- DecryptScore: 20
Google's New AI Tool Predicts Flash Floods Up to 24 Hours in Advance
Google's Gemini-powered Groundsource AI system mines decades of news reports, powering real-time flash flood warnings in 150 countries.
- CryptoSlateScore: 20
First new US refinery in 50 years won’t produce fuel this decade as rising oil pressures Bitcoin now
President Donald Trump's announcement of the first major new US oil refinery in nearly 50 years arrives as gasoline prices have become a political problem and energy has turned inflationary again. The Brownsville project is being pitched as an industrial revival and consumer relief. Still, the sharp...
- CoinDeskScore: 10
The Emperor has no wallet
Why crypto still hasn’t solved a single everyday problem, argues VerifiedX’s Pollak.