Raw News Items
131 itemsMarch 17, 2026
- CointelegraphScore: 95
SEC will consider most crypto assets not securities under federal law
The interpretative notice included information on token taxonomy and what digital assets the regulator would consider a security under federal law.
- The BlockScore: 90
Bitcoin rally tests $75,000 level in massive short squeeze
The crypto market saw $609 million in liquidations in the past 24 hours, including $485 million in short positions, Coinglass data showed.
- DecryptScore: 90
PayPal Expands PYUSD Stablecoin Globally as Supply Tops $4 Billion
PayPal’s PYUSD is expanding to a total of 70 international markets as the payments giant’s stablecoin tops a $4 billion market cap.
- The BlockScore: 90
SEC and CFTC unveil new crypto guidance declaring most digital assets are not securities
The SEC is seeking to clarify how federal securities laws apply to certain cryptocurrencies and transactions.
- CryptoSlateScore: 85
Bitcoin price action retests $75k as G Coin by Playnance enters the utility-token conversation
Bitcoin is back in focus after another sharp turn higher, with the asset trading at $73,772 on March 17 after hitting an intraday high of $75,937, according to market data. The move matters less as proof of a clean breakout than as evidence that buyers have rebuilt momentum after a punishing Februar...
- CoinDeskScore: 85
Bitcoin just surged past $75,000. Derivatives seem to be driving the rally.
Bitcoin's move, led by unwinding of shorts, has lifted the broader crypto market, with the CoinDesk 20 Index up 5%.
- CointelegraphScore: 85
SEC seeks comment on crypto handling in OTC broker-dealer rule
The SEC has proposed narrowing Rule 15c2-11 to equity securities only, and is now seeking comment on whether it should apply to certain crypto assets, among other questions.
- CoinDeskScore: 85
Bitcoin’s derivatives-led rally is already unraveling. Prices are back below $75,000
Bitcoin briefly surged to a six-week high above $75,000 before quickly retreating, underscoring the fragility of the latest rally.
- CointelegraphScore: 85
US Bitcoin ETFs post 6-day inflow streak as crypto rallies
US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs have tallied nearly $1 billion worth of inflows since March 9, with Bitcoin rising more than 12% to $74,250 in that time.
- CoinDeskScore: 85
Crypto majors post double-digit weekly gains as bitcoin tests $75,000 ahead of Fed decision
Ether jumped 13%, XRP surged 11%, and solana gained 9.7% over seven days as $767 million in ETF inflows and ceasefire speculation fueled the broadest rally since before the war.
- CryptoSlateScore: 85
Bitcoin price climbs as global markets shake, fueled by ETFs and institutional buying
Bitcoin’s recovery is evolving into a broader market comeback as spot ETF inflows rebound, buyer activity returns after February’s sell-off, and fresh institutional accumulation helps push BTC back above $75,000. Bitcoin pushed above $75,000 in Asia trading hours, extending a rebound that's getting ...
- The BlockScore: 85
Mastercard to acquire stablecoin infrastructure firm BVNK for up to $1.8 billion
Mastercard said it will acquire stablecoin infrastructure firm BVNK for up to $1.8 billion to link onchain and fiat payment rails.
- CoinDeskScore: 85
Mastercard agrees to buy stablecoin platform BVNK for up to $1.8 billion
Payments giant Mastercard moves to bridge fiat and crypto with $1.8 billion acquisition of the U.K. based stablecoin startup.
- DecryptScore: 85
Mastercard to Acquire Stablecoin Tech Firm BVNK for Up to $1.8 Billion
Mastercard said Tuesday that it will acquire stablecoin infrastructure firm BVNK in an effort to connect fiat and crypto payment rails.
- CointelegraphScore: 85
Mastercard agrees to acquire BVNK in $1.8B stablecoin deal
Mastercard agreed to acquire BVNK for up to $1.8 billion as it expands further into stablecoin and blockchain-based payments.
- CoinDeskScore: 85
Popular Solana wallet Phantom wins CFTC nod to access regulated derivatives markets
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.
- The BlockScore: 85
Crypto e-commerce firm Bitrefill discloses cyberattack, names North Korea’s Lazarus Group as potential suspect
Bitrefill said attackers accessed 18,500 purchase records, potentially revealing “limited customer information."
- DecryptScore: 85
SEC Declares 'Most Crypto Assets' Not Securities, Including Staking, Airdrops and Bitcoin Mining
SEC Chair Paul Atkins said the new securities guidance, which impacts "most crypto assets," provides "clear lines in clear terms."
- CointelegraphScore: 85
US lawmakers introduce bill to crack down on prediction markets war bets
The BETS OFF Act from two Democratic lawmakers came in response to several “highly unusual bets” on the US-Israel conflict with Iran, suggesting insider information.
- DecryptScore: 80
Morning Minute: Strategy's $1.58B Buy Pushes BTC to $75k
Strategy just made its biggest Bitcoin buy of 2026, and Kalshi is running a $1 billion March Madness bracket contest.
- CoinDeskScore: 80
U.S. Democrats target government officials gaming prediction markets on war action
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.
- The BlockScore: 80
Bitcoin holds above $74,000 as Fed and global central banks line up rate decisions
Bitcoin steadies in the mid-$70,000 ahead of a pivotal slate of central bank decision as early signs of recovery emerge, per multiple analysts.
- CointelegraphScore: 80
CFTC issues 'no-action' letter for crypto wallet provider Phantom
The no-action position taken by the US regulator under Chair Michael Selig will allow the company to engage in certain activities without registering as a broker.
- CoinDeskScore: 80
Arizona Attorney General files criminal charges against prediction market Kalshi
Kris Mayes filed 20 criminal counts against the prediction market operator, escalating a multi-state legal clash over sports and election predictions markets.
- The BlockScore: 80
The Daily: Messari CEO steps down amid layoffs in ‘AI-first’ pivot, Mastercard to acquire BVNK for up to $1.8 billion, and more
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
- CoinDeskScore: 80
U.S. SEC issues first-ever definitions for what crypto assets are securities
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission shared the informal guidance it'll use to classify crypto securities alongside its sister agency overseeing commodities.
- DecryptScore: 80
Crypto Gift Card Platform Bitrefill Discloses Hack, Points Finger at North Korean Groups
Bitrefill, which lets users swap Bitcoin, Dogecoin and other crypto assets for gift cards, disclosed a breach that took place on March 1.
- DecryptScore: 75
Bitcoin Pushes Higher as Macro Tests Loom
Crypto is extending gains despite pressure on equities and gold, with geopolitical tensions reshaping correlations heading into a critical macro window.
- CoinDeskScore: 75
XRP flips BNB as open interest builds back toward pre-crash levels
The token broke through $1.50 resistance on a 125% volume spike, pushing its market cap to $93.4 billion. Binance futures open interest has climbed 59% since October even as the price remains 58% below its high.
- DecryptScore: 75
Buenos Aires Court Orders Polymarket Blocked in Argentina
The ban is the latest legal setback for prediction markets, which are facing regulatory pushback around the world.
- CoinDeskScore: 75
PayPal expands its stablecoin into 70 markets
The payments giant says the dollar-backed PYUSD token will enable cheaper cross-border transfers and faster settlement for merchants.
- CryptoSlateScore: 75
Strategy on course to hit 1 million BTC this year — and STRC is the clearest reason why
Michael Saylor’s Strategy bought 22,337 Bitcoin for about $1.57 billion last week, using a funding mix led by its variable-rate perpetual preferred stock, STRC. The March 16 announcement showed the company paid an average of $70,194 per Bitcoin in the purchase. The buy lifted Strategy’s holdings to ...
- CointelegraphScore: 75
PayPal expands PYUSD stablecoin to users in 70 countries
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.
- The BlockScore: 75
PayPal expands PYUSD stablecoin access to 70 markets
PayPal has expanded access to its PYUSD stablecoin to 70 markets, enabling wallet access, transfers, and rewards for eligible users.
- CoinDeskScore: 75
Vietnam pushes local crypto exchanges as Hanoi moves to block offshore trading: Reuters
The move aims to regulate the country's growing crypto market and restrict trading on foreign platforms.
- CoinDeskScore: 75
Strategy’s latest massive bitcoin purchase offers insight into its evolving funding model
A $1.18 billion preferred stock raise, roughly equivalent to 16,800 BTC, signals a shift away from common stock as dividend obligations top $1 billion.
- The BlockScore: 75
Bitcoin Layer 2 Stacks says its latest upgrade boosts DeFi capacity by up to 30x
Muneeb Ali's Stacks Labs said its SIP-034 upgrade has now been implemented, boosting effective capacity for certain DeFi applications.
- CryptoSlateScore: 75
Bitcoin breaks into a $2B options trap that can turn this rally violent around $75,000
For weeks, Bitcoin (BTC) couldn't convincingly break out of the $70,000 zone, which it kept circling as a real problem area. BTC repeatedly failed to close above that level from early February through early March, making the zone a meaningful area of resistance in a market shedding confidence. Glass...
- CointelegraphScore: 75
GSR acquires Autonomous, Architech as it builds crypto capital markets platform
With the combined $57 million deal, GSR looks to integrate token launches, liquidity and treasury into a single capital markets stack for crypto projects.
- DecryptScore: 75
Democrats Target Prediction Market Insider Trading, Claim Trump Allies Are Profiting
Democratic lawmakers introduced legislation prohibiting prediction markets that hinge on government action or pre-determined outcomes.
- CryptoSlateScore: 75
XRP rallies as ledger activity surges — even as ETFs suffer over $50 million in outflows
XRP gained nearly 10% over the past week, presenting a sharp divergence from the institutional sector as investment products tied to the token posted their steepest monthly outflows of the year. Data from CryptoSlate showed the digital asset reaching a monthly high of $1.60 over the last 24 hours be...
- CoinDeskScore: 75
Mastercard's $1.8 billion deal 'a clear answer' to a massive shift in the global payment war
Analysts say the $1.8 billion acquisition shows stablecoins are moving from niche use to global settlement rails.
- DecryptScore: 75
Crypto Bill Stablecoin Yield Compromise Could Come This Week: Tim Scott
The White House is prepared to announce progress as soon as tomorrow on the issue plaguing crypto's market structure bill.
- CryptoSlateScore: 70
Citi slashes Bitcoin target by $31,000 despite rising prices as Washington delays stall crypto breakout
Citigroup cuts Bitcoin and Ethereum targets as slower US policy timeline trims the upside case Citigroup has cut its 12-month targets for Bitcoin and Ethereum, lowering its Bitcoin forecast to $112,000 from $143,000 and its Ethereum forecast to $3,175 from $4,304. The March 17 revision marks a sharp...
- The BlockScore: 70
Messari CEO steps down alongside mass layoffs in AI pivot
Several other crypto companies have recently conducted layoffs, including OP Labs, Block Inc., and Gemini exchange.
- The BlockScore: 70
Crypto.com partners with South Korea’s largest payment gateway provider
The two plan to allow foreign tourists to use digital assets for payments on South Korean goods and services.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
South Korea police draft crypto seizure rules after custody lapses: Report
Local media outlet Asiae reported that the national police aim to select a private custody provider in the first half of 2026.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Do Bitcoin halvings matter? Strategy buys outpace new BTC supply by 700%
Strategy bought seven weeks of new Bitcoin supply in one week, boosting the case for a $400,000 BTC price target if this pace continues.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Bitcoin sparks ‘bull trap’ warning after BTC price rejects at $76K
Bitcoin bulls failed to break through major resistance at six-week highs as open interest trends triggered warnings of a BTC price reversal.
- The BlockScore: 70
Vietnam prepares to restrict overseas crypto trading as banks, brokers bid for new local licenses: report
Vietnam plans to restrict citizens from overseas crypto trading as banks and brokerages compete for new domestic licenses.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Five companies vie for Vietnam crypto licences as overseas ban looms: Report
Five companies, including bank affiliates and a major conglomerate, are competing for Vietnam’s first crypto exchange licences as authorities plan to restrict offshore trading.
- DecryptScore: 70
Theo Taps Gold Futures for Yield-Bearing Stablecoin Amid $100 Million Raise
Tokenization platform Theo plans to introduce a "gold-powered" stablecoin, which is set to generate yield from two independent sources.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Maestro launches mining-backed Bitcoin credit market for institutions
Maestro launched Mezzamine, a Bitcoin credit market linking institutional BTC holders with miners seeking capital backed by mining output.
- CoinDeskScore: 70
Crypto trading firm GSR expands token advisory with $57 million in acquisitions
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.
- The BlockScore: 70
GSR expands into token lifecycle management with $57 million acquisition of Autonomous and Architech
GSR, one of crypto's largest market makers, has acquired token launch platform Autonomous and crypto advisory firm Architech.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Strategy halts Bitcoin buying via STRC: Will BTC price dip again?
Strategy often pauses BTC buys when STRC falls below $100, a setup that has previously coincided with 25%–40% Bitcoin declines.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Theo closes $100M facility backing gold-linked yield stablecoin
A new gold-linked yield stablecoin aims to tap commodity markets for returns as institutions explore alternatives to Treasury-backed tokens.
- The BlockScore: 70
Hyperliquid’s HIP-3 markets hit $1.43 billion open interest fueled by 24/7 tokenized equities, commodities trading
The main reason for the growth in "non-crypto" contracts can be attributed to the ability for HIP-3 markets to operate 24/7.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
VersaBank expands tokenized deposits with cross-border FX use case
The Canadian bank added USD–CAD conversion to its tokenized deposits, enabling real-time cross-border transactions as banks test blockchain-based settlement systems.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Bitcoin holds $70K, bringing spot ETF buyers close to breakeven: Is the bull market back?
A Bitcoin price rally to $80,000 would bring the bulk of spot BTC ETF holders to breakeven on their positions and possibly signal the resumption of the crypto bull market.
- The BlockScore: 70
Ethereum governance solution Tally used by Uniswap, Arbitrum and others is winding down
The Tally team has already begun working with enterprise clients to create continuation plans as it begins shutting down.
- CointelegraphScore: 65
Crypto.com taps KG Inicis for tourist crypto payments in South Korea
The partnership targets foreign travelers in South Korea, adding real-world merchant access through a major local payments processor.
- DecryptScore: 65
Myriad Traders Flip Bullish on Ethereum Amid Rebound to $2,300
ETH rallied with fresh inflows and treasury-buying support, while users on prediction market Myriad have shifted bullish.
- DecryptScore: 65
AI, Privacy Coins Lead Altcoin Rally as Bitcoin Tops $75K
AI and privacy tokens have emerged as leaders after Bitcoin’s $75K retest, with experts citing infrastructure demand over speculative memes.
- CoinDeskScore: 65
Citigroup cuts BTC and ETH targets as U.S. crypto legislation stalls
The Wall Street investment bank cited slower ETF flows, weak network activity and a narrowing window for U.S. regulatory catalysts.
- CointelegraphScore: 65
Cango reports $285M Q4 loss as Bitcoin mining costs surge in 2025
Cango shares fell from about $4.50 in October to around $0.68, declining more than 84% over six months amid losses and restructuring.
- The BlockScore: 65
Robinhood’s startup fund invests roughly $35 million across Stripe and AI audio firm
The fund bought approximately $14.6M worth of Class B stock in Stripe and invested $20M in ElevenLabs by purchasing Series D preferred stock.
- The BlockScore: 65
CFTC won’t pursue broker registration action against Phantom over derivatives trading feature
The CFTC considers Phantom’s proposed feature as a passive software interface, with users trading directly through regulated brokers.
- CoinDeskScore: 65
Sam Altman's World teams up with Coinbase to prove there is a real person behind every AI transaction
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.
- DecryptScore: 65
XRP Flips BNB, Hitting Highest Price in a Month as Ripple Plans to Seek Brazil License
The Ripple-linked XRP has leapfrogged BNB in market cap as the crypto payments firm expands its Brazil push.
- The BlockScore: 65
Arizona AG charges Kalshi with illegal betting as state battles widen
Kalshi, which contends it is a federally regulated prediction platform, has faced scrutiny in multiple states.
- CointelegraphScore: 65
Arizona AG files charges against Kalshi over ‘illegal gambling‘
A Kalshi spokesperson said that the criminal case was based on ”paper-thin arguments” and claimed the company was exclusively under federal jurisdiction.
- CoinDeskScore: 65
Senator Tim Scott says market structure negotiations are advancing
The South Carolina Republican said he might see a draft of stablecoin yield language as soon as this week, and other issues continue to be negotiated.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Polymarket bettors threatened a journalist over an Iran missile report
Critics have been warning that prediction markets tied to wars could incentivize insider trading, which lawmakers in the US and abroad have moved to regulate.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Wife used CCTV to steal $176M of husband’s crypto, UK court told
Justice Cotter said in his judgment that the husband in the case has a high chance of succeeding, given the available evidence and recommended an early trial.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Messari’s new CEO is doubling down on AI as firm cuts staff
“We’re doubling down on Messari as an AI-first company serving institutions through research and AI products," said Messari's new CEO, Diran Li on Monday.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
DeFi lobby drops airdrop lawsuit against SEC, citing crypto shift
The voluntary dismissal was filed without prejudice, meaning Beba and the DeFi Education Fund could refile the same case at a later date.
- The BlockScore: 60
Cango posts $452.8 million net loss in first year as bitcoin miner
Cango’s first full mining year ended with a $452.8 million net loss, selling bitcoin to repay debt and fund its AI pivot.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Bitcoin’s ‘powerful move’ nears as Bollinger Bands warn of volatility
Bitcoin’s technical and onchain indicators are boosting the case that BTC price may go as high as $84,000 in the short-term.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Argentina court orders nationwide block of Polymarket over gambling
A Buenos Aires court instructed Argentina's telecom agency ENACOM to block Polymarket nationwide, citing unauthorized gambling concerns.
- The BlockScore: 60
Argentina orders nationwide block of Polymarket as scrutiny of prediction markets grows: report
Argentina has ordered a nationwide block of Polymarket, adding to growing scrutiny of prediction market platforms globally.
- CoinDeskScore: 60
Argentina joins growing list of countries blocking Polymarket access
The ruling directs internet providers to block access to the site, and Apple and Google to remove or restrict Polymarket's mobile apps.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Cari picks ZKsync’s Prividium as US regional banks join stablecoin race
Cari Network is building a bank‑governed tokenized deposit platform on ZKsync’s Prividium stack, giving US regional lenders a stablecoin‑style, onchain payments rail.
- CoinDeskScore: 60
U.S. regional banks building tokenized deposit network on ZKsync to rival stablecoins
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.
- CoinDeskScore: 60
Robinhood’s new venture fund just snapped up stakes in Stripe and ElevenLabs
The closed-end fund aims to give everyday investors exposure to private firms before they go public.
- CryptoSlateScore: 60
As Solana turns six years old, the “memecoin chain” is quietly listing 200 plus tokenized stocks for Wall Street
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,...
- The BlockScore: 60
Sam Altman-backed World adds identity toolkit for AI bots on Coinbase’s x402 protocol
AgentKit will enable World-verified individuals to delegate their World IDs to AI agents, including on Coinbase's x402 protocol.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
World launches AgentKit with Coinbase integration to enable human-verified AI agents
The new toolkit from Sam Altman's startup lets AI agents prove they are backed by a unique human while interacting with websites, APIs and other online services.
- DecryptScore: 60
Urea Surges 34% as Iran Conflict Ripples Through Commodities, Bitcoin
The Iran conflict is impacting on commodities beyond oil, as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz chokes off shipping.
- CryptoSlateScore: 60
Moody’s recession odds hit ‘point of no return’ preparing Bitcoin to show its true market value in 2026
Bitcoin is heading toward its first real recession-era test as a mature institutional asset after Moody’s recession model rose to 48.6%, a level that, in that historical series, has not previously been reached without a recession following within 12 months. The historical ‘point of no return' ...
- DecryptScore: 60
CFTC Clears Phantom to Connect Users to Regulated Derivatives Markets
Under the ruling, the developer of the Phantom self-custody crypto wallet avoids having to register as a broker.
- CoinDeskScore: 60
Bitcoin's rally faces key hurdle with Wednesday's Fed meeting
Hot PPI inflation data in the morning and hawkish remarks by Powell in the afternoon would be the most damaging combination for risk assets, including crypto, Bitfinex analysts said.
- DecryptScore: 55
Arizona Files Charges Against Kalshi, Calling Prediction Market an 'Illegal Gambling Operation'
Prediction market platform Kalshi was hit with 20 criminal charges in Arizona, which alleged that it's an "illegal gambling operation."
- CointelegraphScore: 55
Tether launches AI training framework for smartphones and consumer GPUs
Part of the QVAC platform, the framework can use non-Nvidia hardware, expanding support beyond the dominant GPUs typically used for AI training.
- CointelegraphScore: 55
OpenSea postpones SEA token launch, citing ‘challenging’ conditions
OpenSea's SEA token was first announced last October as it revealed it would be transitioning from an NFT marketplace to one that can "trade everything."
- CoinDeskScore: 55
Equity, oil and bond markets have freaked out. Bitcoin traders have not.
Bitcoin's implied volatility holds steady as panic hedging drives traditional volatility indexes higher.
- The BlockScore: 55
Stand With Crypto stakeholders ramp up pressure on Senate Banking Committee on DeFi protections, stablecoin rewards
Stand With Crypto stakeholders from states across the country sent a letter this week to senators urging them to protect DeFi.
- CointelegraphScore: 55
Bitcoin adoption metrics say one thing, price action says another
Bitcoin adoption is surging across institutions, banks and corporations, but the price tells a different story. What explains the divergence?
- CoinDeskScore: 55
Ripple looks to expand crypto and payment services in Brazil
The blockchain firm is adding custody, payments and brokerage tools for digital asset management and tokenization as it plans to apply for regulatory approval from the central bank.
- The BlockScore: 55
Digital Chamber, Money20/20 partner to broaden crypto policy talks as Congress weighs legislation
The Digital Chamber and international financial technology platform Money20/20 are partnering to expand policy discussions.
- DecryptScore: 55
Sam Altman’s World Taps Coinbase’s Open Protocol to Verify Humans Behind AI Agents
A new toolkit aims to allow AI agents to prove that a real person stands behind them when interacting online.
- DecryptScore: 55
Allium Brings 65TB of Data from Bitcoin, Ethereum, Sui and More to Walrus
The partnership aims to lay the foundations for the agentic workflows that will become increasingly important to on-chain finance.
- CointelegraphScore: 55
Bitcoin analysis sees $68K support as gold slips at key $5K level
Bitcoin consolidated recent gains in the face of blanket skepticism over its rebound, while gold threatened to give up $5,000 support.
- CointelegraphScore: 55
SOL price signal tied to previous 142% rally flashes again: Are the bulls back?
A SOL chart pattern that preceded several triple-digit rallies just flashed again. Are the altcoin bulls gearing up for a run to new price highs?
- CointelegraphScore: 50
Moody’s brings credit ratings onchain with Canton Network integration
The move marks an early step toward embedding traditional risk assessment into blockchain-based financial infrastructure.
- The BlockScore: 50
Morgan Stanley exec says crypto ETF adoption still ‘very early’ as advisors weigh allocations
Most demand for crypto ETFs at major brokerages is still coming from self-directed investors, Morgan Stanley’s Amy Oldenburg said.
- CoinDeskScore: 50
Bitcoin hits rare 8-day winning streak – but 2022 bear market saw one too
Historical trends point to upside potential, but 2022 parallels and cycle dynamics suggest caution.
- CoinDeskScore: 50
Bitcoin consolidation seen with BTC remaining 'overbought' after pullback
Crypto markets cooled after Monday's rally, with bitcoin eyeing support near $72,000–$74,000 even as derivatives positioning remains broadly bullish and altcoins see deeper profit-taking.
- CoinDeskScore: 50
Bitcoin hits a wall at $75,000 while onchain energy markets run hot
Your day-ahead look for March 17, 2026
- CointelegraphScore: 50
DAOs may need to ditch decentralization to court institutions
Crypto’s push into institutional adoption is forcing DAOs to choose between maintaining decentralization and business deals.
- CointelegraphScore: 50
XRP holders hit a record 7.7M: Will price break through $1.60 next?
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 BlockScore: 50
Injective to support native USDC and cross-chain transfers via Circle
Native USDC could give traders and DeFi apps on Injective a mainstream dollar-denominated asset for collateral, liquidity and settlement.
- The BlockScore: 50
TD Cowen says crypto bill window extends to August recess, reiterates potential delay to 2027
"We reject the idea that a deal has to come together in the next several weeks," said TD Cowen’s Jaret Seiberg.
- CoinDeskScore: 45
Cango is selling off its bitcoin stash to pay down debt and fund an AI makeover
The company sold 4,451 BTC in February to cut debt and fund AI infrastructure pivot.
- CointelegraphScore: 45
Stablecoins to replace old FX rails, but off-ramps remain a chokepoint
Stablecoins are emerging as cheaper alternatives to costly legacy FX rails, but off-ramps such as bank account access add significant friction, according to Delphi Digital.
- The BlockScore: 45
ASTER token rallies as privacy-preserving native blockchain powering DEX mainnets
Aster Chain supports 50ms block times, 100,000 TPS, as well as cross-chain deposits between BNB Chain, Arbitrum, Ethereum and Solana.
- The BlockScore: 40
CryptoQuant says bitcoin rally could face resistance between $75,000 and $85,000
If bitcoin continues to rally, it could first find resistance at $75,000," said CryptoQuant. "The next resistance level is near $85,000."
- DecryptScore: 40
OpenAI Releases GPT-5.4 Mini and Nano, Which Could Be More Useful Than the Big Model
OpenAI's new small models are faster and cheaper than GPT-5.4, and for most everyday use cases, that's exactly what developers and businesses actually need.
- DecryptScore: 40
Sheriff's Deputy Sentenced for Extorting Rivals of Self-Styled Crypto 'Godfather'
He used his badge to intimidate rivals of the self-titled crypto “Godfather." Now he's headed to prison for more than five years.
- CointelegraphScore: 40
Ex-LA cop gets 5 years prison for helping crypto ‘Godfather’ extort victims
Michael Coberg was sentenced to 63 months in prison for his role in helping the so-called crypto "Godfather" with a sham drug bust and the extortion of a victim for $127,000.
- The BlockScore: 40
Former LA deputy gets 5 years in prison for aiding ‘Crypto Godfather’ extortion scheme
Michael David Coberg, a former deputy and helicopter pilot, received a 63-month sentence and was ordered to pay $127,000 in restitution.
- CointelegraphScore: 40
Decentralized compute has failed, so far
Decentralized compute fails without cryptographic verification. Today's networks decentralize GPUs but centralize trust.
- CoinDeskScore: 40
'Gensler and Biden were just better for crypto,' says Tally CEO as DAO governance platform shuts down
End of DAOs? Firm behind Uniswap and Arbitrum governance says easing regulation made decentralization optional
- CoinDeskScore: 40
Facing a crisis, Bitcoin treasury companies need to pivot to survive
Here, Wellener offers tactics that firms must use to prove they’re more than just a crypto play.
- DecryptScore: 30
What If Elon Musk's Grok Leaks Classified Info? Elizabeth Warren Is Worried—The Pentagon Isn't
Sen. Warren is demanding answers after the Pentagon handed Elon Musk's xAI classified network access—despite NSA warnings and a trail of harmful AI outputs.
- CoinDeskScore: 30
CoinDesk 20 performance update: Uniswap (UNI) drops 4.1%, leading index lower
Sui (SUI) joined Uniswap (UNI) as an underperformer, declining 4% from Monday.
- The BlockScore: 30
Charlie Lee on Litecoin, crypto cycles, and what still matters
Charlie Lee discusses Litecoin’s role in payments, crypto’s evolution, and the long-term principles that still matter.
- CointelegraphScore: 20
Trump ups pressure for Fed chair Powell to cut rates ‘right now’
“What’s a better time to cut interest rates than now? A third-grade student would know that,” said US President Donald Trump.
- CointelegraphScore: 20
‘Bitcoin Standard’ author explores reality where decentralized gold stopped WWI
Saifedean Ammous, the author of The Bitcoin Standard, released an alternate history last fall, in which a decentralized gold system uproots central banking.
- DecryptScore: 20
Nvidia’s DLSS 5 Launch Sparks Meme Frenzy as Gamers Balk at AI ‘Neural Rendering’
NVIDIA pitched DLSS 5 as a breakthrough in real-time rendering. Players saw something closer to AI overreach.
- DecryptScore: 10
Minors Sue xAI in California Over Alleged Grok Deepfake Images
The class action alleges Elon Musk's AI company knowingly produced and profited from child sexual abuse material.