Trump-linked American Bitcoin's BTC holdings overtake Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital
American Bitcoin (ABTC) has climbed to become the 16th-largest bitcoin holder, with 6,899 BTC, as firms compete to build bitcoin treasuries.
By Helene Braun 3/18/2026, 3:44:32 PM
Tempo debuts mainnet and machine payments layer for autonomous agents
Tempo launches mainnet and machine payments protocol with Stripe to enable scalable stablecoin payments and agent-driven commerce. The post Tempo debuts mainnet and machine payments layer for autonomous agents appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 3/18/2026, 3:41:55 PM
Tesla (TSLA) vs BYD (BYDDY): Which Electric Vehicle Stock Is the Smarter Buy?
Tesla (TSLA) vs BYD (BYDDY): Compare two EV giants with different strengths. Analysis of deliveries, margins, growth prospects, and investment outlook. The post Tesla (TSLA) vs BYD (BYDDY): Which Electric Vehicle Stock Is the Smarter Buy? appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/18/2026, 3:38:27 PM
Circle Pushes UK to Merge EU and US Stablecoin Frameworks
TLDR Circle policy chief Dante Disparte urged the UK to combine MiCA clarity with the US GENIUS Act framework. Disparte told the House of Lords that a hybrid model can support innovation and consumer protection. He warned that the absence of regulation could push stablecoin activity offshore and expose UK users to risks. Disparte proposed [...]...
By Maxwell Mutuma 3/18/2026, 3:37:08 PM
XRP Drops 20% YTD Despite Strong Fundamentals
Despite major bullish developments surrounding XRP, the token continues to underperform, closely mirroring the broader market’s bearish trend. At press time, XRP trades at $1.46, down 2.63% over the past 24 hours and 1.43% over the past month. Visit Website
By Lele Jima 3/18/2026, 3:32:55 PM
US Senators Urge Swift Action on Bitcoin, Crypto Market Structure Bill
Bitcoin Magazine US Senators Urge Swift Action on Bitcoin, Crypto Market Structure Bill U.S. senators are pushing to advance a bipartisan bill on crypto market structure before the Easter recess to provide regulatory clarity. This post US Senators Urge Swift Action on Bitcoin, Crypto Market Structure Bill first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is...
By Micah Zimmerman 3/18/2026, 3:31:47 PM
Cloudbet and ZunaBet: Which Crypto Casino Platform Is Worth Your Time?
The crypto casino market looks nothing like it did even a couple of years ago. Early platforms that once had the field to themselves now compete against newcomers that launch with more games, more features, and more polished products than many veterans ever achieved. Players benefit from this competition, but it also means the gap [...] The post...
By Michelle DG 3/18/2026, 3:30:34 PM
Canada’s FINTRAC revokes registrations of 23 crypto MSBs in AML crackdown
Canada’s FINTRAC has yanked 23 crypto MSBs from its registry in a single sweep, escalating an AML crackdown that now targets exchanges, ATMs and offshore operators alike. Canada’s financial intelligence agency delivered its most sweeping single-day enforcement action against the…
By Andrew Folkler 3/18/2026, 3:30:00 PM
Stripe launches Tempo mainnet with AI payment protocol
TLDR Stripe and Paradigm launched the Tempo mainnet for live stablecoin payments. Tempo processes high transaction volumes at low cost on its blockchain network. Mastercard, UBS, Klarna, and Visa tested the network during its public test phase. Tempo introduced a Machine Payments Protocol for AI-driven transactions. The protocol allows software...
By Maxwell Mutuma 3/18/2026, 3:27:06 PM
Report: Kraken Pauses Public Listing Plans, Eyes Better Market Conditions
Crypto exchange Kraken has paused its planned initial public offering as softer market conditions weigh on timing, even as the company keeps the option open for a future listing. “People familiar with the matter” told Coindesk that Kraken’s IPO ambitions remain intact but are likely delayed until market conditions improve, following a period of...
By Bitcoin.com 3/18/2026, 3:26:41 PM
Oklo (OKLO) Stock Tumbles as Analysts Cut Targets and Insiders Offload $170M
Oklo (OKLO) stock drops after B. Riley, Needham, and Craig-Hallum slash price targets amid rising capital needs and $170M in insider sales. The post Oklo (OKLO) Stock Tumbles as Analysts Cut Targets and Insiders Offload $170M appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/18/2026, 3:26:13 PM
Circle Internet (CRCL) Stock Soars 115% as CEO Credits Growing Wall Street Recognition
Circle (CRCL) stock has surged 115% in one month. Strong Q4 earnings, analyst upgrades, and global stablecoin growth are driving momentum. The post Circle Internet (CRCL) Stock Soars 115% as CEO Credits Growing Wall Street Recognition appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/18/2026, 3:20:17 PM
Elon Musk’s X suffers major outage as thousands report service disruptions
The outage highlights the vulnerability of digital platforms and the potential impact on global communication and business operations. The post Elon Musk’s X suffers major outage as thousands report service disruptions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 3/18/2026, 3:19:21 PM
Why Bitcoin, Ethereum & XRP Prices Are Dropping—Is This a Bull Trap?
The post Why Bitcoin, Ethereum & XRP Prices Are Dropping—Is This a Bull Trap? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The crypto market has entered a corrective phase, with Bitcoin (BTC) price dropping to around $71,500, down nearly 3.33%, while Ethereum (ETH) price has also slipped below $2,200 alongside broader market weakness. The pullback...
By Sahana Vibhute 3/18/2026, 3:16:24 PM
Bitcoin Breaks Lower Range as Pressure Builds Beneath $71K
Bitcoin traded below $71,000 on March 18, 2026, after dropping to an intraday low of $70,767 just before 11 a.m. EST, within a broader $70,767 to $74,836 range. The move places price directly on a critical support zone, with technical signals increasingly strained across shorter timeframes. Bitcoin Chart Outlook Price action now reflects a deeper...
By Jamie Redman 3/18/2026, 3:16:06 PM
XRP Long Traders Flood Binance as Price Fights to Hold $1.50 Support
Binance long traders are betting aggressively on XRP in a push for more ambitious levels.
By Godfrey Benjamin 3/18/2026, 3:15:00 PM
Crypto exchange Kraken freezes multibillion-dollar IPO plan due to difficult market conditions
Kraken's parent company filed a draft S-1 registration statement with the SEC in November regarding the proposed initial public offering of its common stock.
By Will Canny 3/18/2026, 3:14:18 PM
Traders can now bet on the S&P 500 around the clock without ever touching a traditional stock exchange
S&P Dow Jones Indices licenses its flagship index for crypto trading on Hyperliquid, as perpetual futures gain traction beyond traditional markets.
By Olivier Acuna 3/18/2026, 3:13:09 PM
2 Bullish Signals for Ripple’s XRP Despite Ongoing Correction
The negative ETF streak finally came to an end, which is the first good sign for XRP.
By Jordan Lyanchev 3/18/2026, 3:12:59 PM
HYPE Spikes to $43 as S&P 500 Perpetuals Launch on Hyperliquid
Hyperliquid’s native token, HYPE, surged to an intraday high of $43 as a landmark partnership brought one of traditional finance’s most recognized benchmarks on-chain. The rally comes amid a general market downturn, with HYPE still holding gains after climbing roughly 1.55% in 24 hours. Visit Website
By Abdulkarim Abdulwahab 3/18/2026, 3:12:06 PM
Key U.S. senator on crypto market structure bill negotiation: 'We think we've got it'
Senator Cynthia Lummis, at the center of legislative talks, said the discussion is down to nuance and the bill will finally emerge from her committee in April.
By Jesse Hamilton 3/18/2026, 3:10:40 PM
Playnance Announces GCOIN Trading on MEXC as Token Officially Goes Live
With the formal start of GCOIN trading today, Playnance has reached a major milestone in the development of its Web3 entertainment ecosystem. The token is currently active on MEXC, and after the project’s Token Generation Event earlier that day, GCOIN/USDT trade will begin on March 18, 2026, at 13:00 UTC. By putting GCOIN on the […]
By PR DESK 3/18/2026, 3:10:33 PM
Why Is Crypto Crashing Today? Israel Strikes Iran’s Energy Infrastructure and Markets React Within Hours
The post Why Is Crypto Crashing Today? Israel Strikes Iran’s Energy Infrastructure and Markets React Within Hours appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Crypto markets dropped on Tuesday after Israel struck South Pars, Iran’s largest gas facility and the source of roughly 70% of the country’s domestic gas supply. The attack hit at the heart of...
By Anjali Belgaumkar 3/18/2026, 3:03:35 PM
VolitionRx (VNRX) Stock Soars 70% on Revolutionary Cancer DNA Discovery
VolitionRx (VNRX) stock jumped 70% in pre-market after achieving 99% pure tumor DNA isolation and detecting 49/49 cancers in a blind study. The post VolitionRx (VNRX) Stock Soars 70% on Revolutionary Cancer DNA Discovery appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/18/2026, 3:02:01 PM
'NOT a Security,' Shiba Inu Exec Declares as SHIB Gains SEC Clarity
Shiba Inu has been listed among the top cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, that have been officially declared by the SEC as digital commodities.
By Caroline Amosun 3/18/2026, 3:02:00 PM
Elbit Systems (ESLT) Stock Soars 16% on Record-Breaking Q4 Results
Elbit Systems (ESLT) stock surges 16% after crushing Q4 earnings expectations with $3.52 EPS and record $2.15B revenue. Backlog reaches $28.1B. The post Elbit Systems (ESLT) Stock Soars 16% on Record-Breaking Q4 Results appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/18/2026, 3:01:24 PM
Trending New Crypto GCOIN by PlayNance Debuts With 14 Billion Tokens Sold Already
PlayNance, a unified on-chain infrastructure specifically engineered to power the entire world of gaming, betting, and prediction, has launched its highly anticipated native cryptocurrency, GCOIN. This represents a massive milestone when it comes to the expansion of its Web3 entertainment ecosystem. GCOIN Deposits at MEXC Now Live, 200K Holders...
By Felix Mollen 3/18/2026, 3:00:39 PM
Trump waives Jones Act as oil tops $100 and crypto slumps on inflation fears
Oil tops $100 as the Hormuz blockade chokes 20% of global supply, forcing a rare Jones Act waiver and stoking inflation that threatens Fed cuts and crypto risk appetite. Oil markets remain in a state of acute stress on Wednesday,…
By Andrew Folkler 3/18/2026, 3:00:00 PM
Moody’s Launches On-Chain Credit Ratings
Token Integration Engine lets institutions access trusted credit data in real time, streamlining blockchain workflows and financial deals. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 3/18/2026, 3:00:00 PM
Solana price eyes rebound from $90 support as stablecoin supply hits record high
Solana price fell 4% on Wednesday, moving closer towards the $90 support amid a broader market downturn triggered by hotter than expected U.S. PPI data. According to data from crypto.news, Solana (SOL) price fell to an intraday low of $90.4,…
By Rony Roy 3/18/2026, 2:57:14 PM
Hyperliquid Lists First Official S&P 500 Perpetual
The S&P 500 has entered the world of decentralized finance with the launch of its first perpetual contract on Hyperliquid. The move signals a major step toward round-the-clock access to traditional financial benchmarks. S&P 500 Enters 24/7 Trading Era With Onchain Perpetual Launch In a landmark moment for the convergence of traditional finance and...
By Emmanuel Musa 3/18/2026, 2:54:04 PM
Bitcoin hash rate is tumbling as Iran war lifts energy prices
A falling hash rate and the resultant pressure on miners could signal another potential capitulation phase, which could push prices down further
By James Van Straten 3/18/2026, 2:53:08 PM
While You Were Panic Selling, Pantera Capital Was Watching These 4 Crypto Trends
The post While You Were Panic Selling, Pantera Capital Was Watching These 4 Crypto Trends appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitcoin is struggling to hold above $73,000 and crypto sentiment has been deeply negative for weeks. Mason Nystrom, junior partner at Pantera Capital, joined the Milk Road Show recently, explaining why he sees the...
By Zafar Naik 3/18/2026, 2:51:33 PM
Sui Price Targets $1.05, AVAX Aims for $12 while playnance’s G Coin TGE Goes Live Today
Both Avalanche and Sui are dropping on March 18, as indicated by data from TradingView. AVAX is down by over 3%, while SUI has dropped by over 2% as of the time of writing. However, investors want to know which of the two could result in bigger gains in 2026.
By Maya Collins 3/18/2026, 2:51:11 PM
Ripple CTO Emeritus Shares 2013 Email Clarifying XRP's Early Era
Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz shares early XRP memory from 2013.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 3/18/2026, 2:51:00 PM
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
By Cointelegraph 3/18/2026, 2:50:52 PM
Artelo Biosciences (ARTL) Soars 40% After Securing Fully-Funded Glaucoma Trial Partnership
Artelo Biosciences (ARTL) stock jumped 40% after announcing a fully-funded glaucoma trial for ART27.13 with Belfast Health and Social Care Trust. The post Artelo Biosciences (ARTL) Soars 40% After Securing Fully-Funded Glaucoma Trial Partnership appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/18/2026, 2:49:11 PM
XRP Price Nears $14M Options Battleground That Could Sway Trading
XRP Options at $1.40 Strike: What Traders Must Know The post XRP Price Nears $14M Options Battleground That Could Sway Trading appeared first on Coinspeaker.
By Daniel Francis 3/18/2026, 2:44:55 PM
Wen $3 XRP Price? — XRP Futures Heat Up as XRPL Hits Historic Milestone with Nearly 8 Million Holders
XRP continues to be in the spotlight as renowned market analyst Ali Martinez reports a 16.5% jump in XRP futures open interest last week.
By Brian Njuguna 3/18/2026, 2:44:15 PM
OpenAI Codex Integrates Figma as AI Coding Tool Hits 1M Weekly Users
OpenAI and Figma launch bidirectional code-to-design integration via MCP protocol. Codex usage up 400% in 2026 with enterprise adoption from Cisco, NVIDIA, Ramp. (Read More)
By N/A 3/18/2026, 2:43:49 PM
AIM ImmunoTech (AIM) Stock Soars Nearly 100% on Japanese Cancer Treatment Patent Approval
AIM ImmunoTech (AIM) stock jumped 97% after Japan's Patent Office approved its Ampligen cancer treatment patent covering multiple cancer types through 2039. The post AIM ImmunoTech (AIM) Stock Soars Nearly 100% on Japanese Cancer Treatment Patent Approval appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/18/2026, 2:43:14 PM
Japan’s SBI VC Trade launches retail USDC lending as stablecoin use grows
SBI VC Trade said users could lend assets directly to its platform, but added that the company may re-lend funds as part of its operations.
By Ezra Reguerra 3/18/2026, 2:42:53 PM
Fed day puts inflation — and crypto liquidity — back under the microscope
With oil surging and inflation sticky, the Fed is set to hold rates, but a hawkish tilt on 2026 cuts could drain dollar liquidity and push Bitcoin toward key support. The Federal Reserve walks into today’s policy meeting with inflation…
By Andrew Folkler 3/18/2026, 2:42:06 PM
Super Micro Computer (SMCI) Stock Unveils NVIDIA RTX PRO Blackwell-Powered Server Lineup
Super Micro Computer (SMCI) unveils new NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell GPU servers in compact form factors for enterprise and edge data centers. The post Super Micro Computer (SMCI) Stock Unveils NVIDIA RTX PRO Blackwell-Powered Server Lineup appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/18/2026, 2:37:17 PM
Bank of Korea Expands Digital Won Pilot With Phase 2 Launch and Two New Banks
The Bank of Korea has launched Phase 2 of its Project Hangang central bank digital currency pilot, expanding real-world testing of the digital won with broader banking participation and new programmable payment features. Korea Explores CBDC- Stablecoin Hybrid Model in Project Hangang Expansion The March 18 announcement marks a renewed push by the...
By Jamie Redman 3/18/2026, 2:34:59 PM
Glassnode Altcoin Vector #46 Drops as Season Index Hits 2-Month High
Glassnode releases weekly altcoin analysis as market shows selective recovery. Altcoin Season Index reaches 49 points, highest since January. (Read More)
By N/A 3/18/2026, 2:34:49 PM
Top 5 Crypto Exchanges to Buy Solana (SOL) in 2026
The post Top 5 Crypto Exchanges to Buy Solana (SOL) in 2026 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News If you’ve been around crypto for a minute, you’ve probably heard of Solana. It’s an open-source blockchain that built its reputation on doing things fast and cheap. Transactions cost very little, they settle quickly, and the network is designed to...
By Sara K 3/18/2026, 2:34:26 PM
Lumentum (LITE) Surges Over 10% on $8B Annual Revenue Goal and Major OCS Contract
Lumentum (LITE) stock soars 10%+ after revealing $8B annual revenue target and major OCS contract win at OFC 2026. Stifel maintains $800 price target. The post Lumentum (LITE) Surges Over 10% on $8B Annual Revenue Goal and Major OCS Contract appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/18/2026, 2:31:17 PM
Playnance Puts G Coin Presale in Focus as March 18 Launch Day Arrives
A token sale tied to a live ecosystem Playnance is bringing G Coin to a major public milestone today, after saying March 18 would mark the token’s generation event and broader market debut. Unlike projects that arrive before product adoption, Playnance is pitching G Coin as the utility layer for an ecosystem that already has […] The post Playnance...
By News Desk 3/18/2026, 2:30:27 PM
XRP Holders More Educated Than Bitcoiners? Bank Of International Settlements Report Shares Revelation
Crypto pundit Cool Breeze has drawn attention to a Bank of International Settlements (BIS) report that praised XRP holders as being more educated than Bitcoiners. The report also highlighted these XRP holders as being wealthier than the average crypto holders. XRP Holders Said To Be More Educated Than Bitcoiners In an X post, Cool Breeze […]
By Scott Matherson 3/18/2026, 2:30:11 PM