Grok, Claude, Qwen, ChatGPT, and More: 9 AI Models Predict Bitcoin’s Next Price Path
While bitcoin has drifted sideways this week, we turned to some of today’s leading artificial intelligence (AI) models to weigh in on where the asset may head next. Will the crypto asset fall below its 2026 low? Or will it reclaim the $100,000 mark in the near term? Nine AI models lay out their expectations. […]
By Jamie Redman 3/8/2026, 3:30:47 AM
Florida Passes First State-Level Stablecoin Bill — Crypto CLARITY Act Next?
In a positive development for the crypto industry, the Florida State Senate has passed a bill to create a regulatory framework for stablecoins at the state level. This move comes amid the struggles to enact a broader crypto market structure bill in the United States. Florida Creates Stablecoin Framework With New Bill In a Friday, […]
By Opeyemi Sule 3/8/2026, 3:30:13 AM
US Judge Throws out Lawsuit Against Binance and CZ Over Claims of Funding Linked to Violent Attacks
A federal judge dismissed claims tying Binance and its founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) to terrorist attacks, delivering a significant legal victory for the crypto exchange while leaving the door open for plaintiffs to refile with revised allegations. Federal Judge Tosses Claims Linking Binance to Terror Financing Legal disputes over cryptocurrency...
By Kevin Helms 3/8/2026, 3:30:12 AM
CBDC: Senator Pushes For Permanent Ban In Housing Act Amendment
US Senator Ted Cruz is maintaining a firm campaign against a US central bank digital currency (CBDC). In the latest development, the junior senator representing Texas has pushed for a permanent CBDC ban in the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, to replace an initial short-term prohibition. Related Reading: US Watchdogs Submit Crypto, Prediction...
By Semilore Faleti 3/8/2026, 2:00:01 AM
Coinbase Opens 84 Countries to ‘Everything Exchange’ Ecosystem Through Integrated Decentralized Trading
Coinbase is accelerating its global crypto push, expanding its Everything Exchange vision as decentralized trading inside the Coinbase app opens to users across 84 countries, unlocking access to millions of onchain tokens beyond traditional exchange listings. Coinbase Pushes ‘Everything Exchange’ Vision Worldwide Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong...
By Kevin Helms 3/8/2026, 1:30:56 AM
Pundit Says XRP Price Could Reach $1,000 By End Of 2026 If This Happens
The possibility of a massive surge in the XRP price has been raised again following comments made by financial commentator Jake Claver during an interview on the Paul Barron podcast. During the discussion, Claver suggested that XRP could eventually move into three or four digits, suggesting that the cryptocurrency might reach as high as $1,000...
By Scott Matherson 3/8/2026, 12:30:47 AM
Ripple’s Global Payments Expansion Strengthens XRP’s Institutional Role
Ripple’s global payments network is rapidly expanding as financial institutions increasingly seek full-service blockchain infrastructure partners, positioning Ripple’s ecosystem and XRP liquidity framework at the center of next-generation cross-border finance. Ripple’s Expanding Payments Network Signals Rising XRP Adoption XRP’s role in...
By Kevin Helms 3/8/2026, 12:30:32 AM
Solana’s 755% Surge Shows That Users Are Coming Back To The Table
After months of bearish pressure and fading market enthusiasm, Solana (SOL) appears to be finding its footing again. A new report by Messari, a crypto market intelligence platform, shows the network’s payment volume has surged dramatically by 755%, indicating that users are finally flooding back into the blockchain. Amid this surge, Solana has...
By Scott Matherson 3/8/2026, 12:30:05 AM
Shiba Inu Records -131 Billion in 24 Hours: Negative Netflow Signals Growing Demand
Shiba Inu's exchange flow has begun to show signs of growing demand despite its negative price action that has seen SHIB's price fall by over 4%.
By Caroline Amosun 3/8/2026, 12:05:00 AM
AI Does the Work, Blockchain Moves the Value: The Convergence That Is Rewriting Economic Infrastructure
TLDR: Companies are now hiring AI agents — not humans — to write content, run experiments, and engage developers autonomously. Traditional banking was built for humans; blockchain fills the gap with autonomous wallets, smart contracts, and stablecoin rails. The x402 protocol and Circle’s gas-free nanopayments are live infrastructure designed for...
By Brenda Mary 3/7/2026, 11:50:33 PM
Bitcoin ETF Flows Flash a Structural Signal as Market Recalibrates After All-Time High
TLDR: Bitcoin exchange reserves have steadily declined since late 2024, pointing to reduced short-term selling pressure in the market Spot Bitcoin ETF outflows began after BTC hit its ATH, directly reducing institutional demand and influencing overall price direction The pace of Bitcoin ETF outflows has slowed notably, suggesting institutional...
By Brenda Mary 3/7/2026, 11:47:51 PM
PBOC Governor: China Continues to Pursue Yuan Internationalization for Cross Border Payments
The People’s Bank of China is pushing to make the renminbi, popularly known as the yuan, an efficient international currency for international settlements. Pan Gongsheng, Governor of the People’s Bank of China, reinforced that the institution is still promoting financial cooperation with the Global South. PBOC Governor: Yuan Internationalization...
By Sergio Goschenko 3/7/2026, 11:30:56 PM
Here’s Why Bitcoin Price Must Not Fall To $54K: Analyst
Over the past few days, the Bitcoin price has had one of its better performances so far in the first quarter of 2026. Catalyzed by the rising geopolitical tensions between US-Isreal and Iran, the premier cryptocurrency climbed to $74,000 over the past week. However, the Bitcoin price did not take long before retreating back below the psychological...
By Opeyemi Sule 3/7/2026, 11:30:34 PM
Refusing new IRS crypto tax forms could cost you your exchange account
Log in to Coinbase next tax season, and your tax documents might no longer arrive by mail. Under a new IRS proposal, crypto exchanges could be required to file Form 1099-DA electronically. This form reports digital asset trades, and could refuse to do business with customers who decline to provide it. The comment period closes […] The post...
By Gino Matos 3/7/2026, 11:10:52 PM
BlackRock’s Former Head of Crypto Explains How He Pitches ETH to Wall Street
TLDR: BlackRock’s former Head of Crypto, Joseph Chalom now leads Sharplink, a $1.5 billion Ethereum treasury company. Stablecoins at $310 billion and tokenized assets at $32 billion are both projected to grow into the trillions. Chalom pitches ETH as a trust commodity, grounded in fundamentals, with no short-term price predictions made. Chalom...
By Brenda Mary 3/7/2026, 11:03:20 PM
Ethereum Under Pressure As Researchers Issue Critical Report
Ethereum is facing renewed scrutiny after Culper Research released a sharply critical report outlining its bearish stance on the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. The reporter argues that the key aspects of the ETH ecosystem and long-term narrative may be weaker than widely believed, prompting the firm to disclose that it has...
By Godspower Owie 3/7/2026, 11:00:36 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 3/7/2026, 10:32:13 PM
Binance Pushes Back on Senate Inquiry, Calls Allegations ‘False and Defamatory’ in Formal Response
Binance pushes back against U.S. scrutiny, outlining a sweeping compliance system, thousands of law-enforcement collaborations, and aggressive monitoring tools as it challenges allegations that the world’s largest crypto exchange failed to police illicit activity. Binance Counters Congressional Concerns, Says Investigations Triggered Account...
By Kevin Helms 3/7/2026, 10:30:41 PM
CAAT Pension Plan Fires CEO Derek Dobson Over $1.6 Million Vacation Payout
TLDR: CAAT CEO Derek Dobson resigned immediately after a $1.6M vacation payout triggered public outrage in 2026. A settlement agreement requires Dobson to repay the controversial 2025 vacation payout to the plan fully. Acting CEO Kevin Fahey appointed five internal senior leaders to restore stability and stakeholder trust. CAAT remains financially...
By Brenda Mary 3/7/2026, 10:30:06 PM
Crypto Fear and Greed Index falls back down to 'extreme fear' levels
Crypto investor sentiment has been in freefall ever since the October 2025 market crash that kicked off a sustained downturn in digital assets.
By Vince Quill 3/7/2026, 10:05:54 PM
Analysts Predict Conservative XRP Price If It Follows 2017 Run
XRP is at the center of ultra-bullish calls after two crypto commentators pointed to a 2017-style fractal as the basis for a major breakout. The latest discussion started with analyst CryptoBull, who predicted that the XRP price is on track for $10 to $11 by the end of March if its price action continues to follow its 2017 structure. That outlook...
By Scott Matherson 3/7/2026, 10:00:17 PM
Liquid crypto funds have a DeFi problem nobody talks about
The following is a guest post and guest post from Thomas Pratter, Founder and CEO at Renesis. Liquid crypto funds are having a moment. The number of actively managed vehicles keeps growing, DeFi strategies are gaining legitimacy, and regulatory clarity is slowly catching up. Institutional allocators are paying closer attention than ever. But...
By Thomas Pratter 3/7/2026, 10:00:05 PM
Gold Should Have Exploded When the Iran War Started: Here’s Why It Did Not
TLDR: Gold spiked to $5,390 on February 28 but dropped 4% by March 4, settling at $5,093 after strikes. Oil surged 13% and jet fuel jumped 140% while gold gained only 2.3% since the Iran war began. Dollar strength from inflation expectations historically outbids gold in phase one of energy crises. Goldman Sachs targets $6,300 [...] The post Gold...
By Brenda Mary 3/7/2026, 9:58:33 PM
Circle and Stripe Race to Replace Credit Cards With Stablecoin Payments for AI Agents
TLDR: Circle launched Arc blockchain and nanopayments, cutting transaction costs to fractions of a penny for AI agents. Stripe and Paradigm built Tempo blockchain, raising $500M at a $5B valuation for stablecoin payment rails. Credit card fees make microtransactions unworkable, giving stablecoins a structural edge in machine-to-machine commerce....
By Brenda Mary 3/7/2026, 9:45:20 PM
The World’s Largest Asset Managers Hold MSTR: Strategy Highlights Massive Institutional Bitcoin Exposure
Massive institutional exposure to Strategy stock underscores Wall Street’s deepening link to bitcoin as trillion-dollar asset managers quietly accumulate shares tied to the largest corporate bitcoin treasury. Vanguard, Blackrock, and Global Funds Accumulate Shares as World’s Largest Asset Managers Hold MSTR Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR), the largest...
By Kevin Helms 3/7/2026, 9:30:29 PM
Crypto Gets A Boost In Trump’s New National Cyber Strategy
US President Donald Trump’s new national cyber strategy names cryptocurrency and blockchain once and frames them as technologies the government must “protect and secure,” while also directing agencies to disrupt criminal uses that ride on those systems. Related Reading: Bitcoin Could Outshine Gold Through 2029, Macroeconomist Predicts Mention Is...
By Christian Encila 3/7/2026, 9:30:08 PM
$875B in property debt is due soon — and regional banks may be the weak link Bitcoin is watching
A large volume of US commercial real estate (CRE) debt is rolling into a very different market from the one that produced it. The Mortgage Bankers Association says $875 billion of commercial and multifamily mortgages are scheduled to mature in 2026, equal to 17% of the roughly $5 trillion of outstanding balances it tracks. While […] The post $875B...
By Andjela Radmilac 3/7/2026, 9:25:39 PM
Crypto Investor Says Attackers Stole $24M in Violent Robbery
The victim offered a 10% bounty for any recovered funds and asked exchanges and investigators to help trace the transfers.
By Wayne Jones 3/7/2026, 9:18:22 PM
Coinbase says new U.S. tax-reporting rules for crypto are cluttered, confusing
The IRS’s 1099-DA tax form for reporting digital asset gains comes with a burden of over-reporting, Coinbase's tax experts warned.
By Ian Allison 3/7/2026, 9:00:00 PM
XRP Derivatives Spike 1,185% on CEX as Traders Eye Next Move
Traders have pushed XRP derivatives up 1,185% amid the market watch.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 3/7/2026, 9:00:00 PM
Kuwait Oil Production Cut Begins as Strait of Hormuz Closure Fills Storage Tanks to Capacity
TLDR: Kuwait declared force majeure on day 18 as onshore tanks hit full capacity with no export route available. Seven insurance letters from London closed the Strait, not Iranian strikes on Kuwait’s oil production facilities. JPMorgan warns total Gulf shut-ins could reach nearly 5 million barrels per day if Hormuz stays closed. Forced well...
By Brenda Mary 3/7/2026, 8:37:47 PM
Vancouver City Staff Rejects Bitcoin Treasury Idea Ahead of March 10 Council Vote
Vancouver city staff have recommended that council halt work on a motion exploring a municipal bitcoin reserve, concluding the cryptocurrency is not an allowable investment under the Vancouver Charter. Vancouver Council to Decide Fate of Bitcoin Reserve Proposal A March 2, 2026, report from Vancouver’s Finance and Supply Chain Management...
By Jamie Redman 3/7/2026, 8:30:34 PM
XRP Whale Outflows Continue On Binance — What’s Happening?
According to recent on-chain data, large investors in the XRP market seem to be adjusting their positions. Further analysis suggests that if XRP finds favorable alignment with the current conditions, it could be at the start of a larger upside rally. 44 Million XRP Leave Binance Late In February In a Quicktake post on CryptoQuant, market analyst...
By Opeyemi Sule 3/7/2026, 8:30:13 PM
What’s Driving Bitcoin And Ethereum Prices – And Why Investors Should Be Watchful
The crypto market has grown increasingly cautious as Bitcoin and Ethereum prices have crashed to former lows amid growing concerns about institutional flows and network fundamentals. Bitcoin’s recent decline below $70,000 appears closely tied to shifts in the demand for its exchange-trading fund (ETF). Meanwhile, Ethereum’s price fell below $2,000...
By Scott Matherson 3/7/2026, 8:00:20 PM
Crypto Casinos vs Traditional Platforms: How BetRivers and ZunaBet Stack Up in 2026
Online gambling is going through a clear split. One side sticks with the traditional model — state licenses, bank transfers, and familiar interfaces. The other side is pushing forward with cryptocurrency, massive game catalogs, and reward systems built for a new kind of player. BetRivers and ZunaBet sit on opposite sides of that divide, and [...]...
By Michelle DG 3/7/2026, 8:00:10 PM
Citi Banker Allegedly Powers $1,300,000 Scheme To Drain Customer Accounts, Books One-Way Ticket out of the Country
A former Citi Bank employee allegedly deployed a multimillion-dollar scheme to drain the accounts of customers and flee the country. According to new court filings, Florida resident and Citi personal banker Ana Dalila Vega and her co-conspirators used her position to make fraudulent wire transfers from customer accounts to shell companies. Vega,...
By Mehron Rokhy 3/7/2026, 7:51:19 PM
Trump's cyber strategy vows to 'support the security' of cryptocurrencies and blockchain
This places blockchain security in the context of national technology competition alongside AI and quantum computing.
By Francisco Rodrigues 3/7/2026, 7:46:41 PM
Stablecoin Market Tops $313 Billion as Sky’s USDS Leads Weekly Gains
The stablecoin economy is once again scaling new heights, pushing past the $313 billion mark this weekend. Metrics from defillama.com show that Sky’s USDS posted the biggest percentage jump among the top ten fiat-pegged coins, climbing 8.5% over the last seven days. Stablecoin Sector Climbs Beyond $313 Billion Amid Steady Inflows The fiat-pegged...
By Jamie Redman 3/7/2026, 7:30:07 PM
$19B could “vanish” from Bitcoin ETFs without a single Bitcoin being sold
Headlines about Bitcoin ETF outflows often mix two things: Bitcoin's price move and actual share redemptions. If BTC drops, ETF AUM drops in dollars even if nobody sells a single share. That mark-to-market drop gets read as money leaving, and it can look like an institutional exit when the wrapper's Bitcoin holdings and shares outstanding […] The...
By Andjela Radmilac 3/7/2026, 7:15:40 PM
The Multibillion-dollar shift turning prediction markets into a professional hedging tool
Traders are moving beyond sports bets and elections to price "unpriceable" geopolitical and policy risks that standard financial tools can’t handle.
By Edward Ridgely 3/7/2026, 7:01:00 PM
Bitcoin Losing Strength — $66,000 Now The Line Between Recovery And Crash
Bitcoin is showing signs of weakening momentum as it struggles to regain higher ground, placing the market at a critical turning point. The $66,000 level has now emerged as a key support zone that could determine the next major move. Holding above it may give bulls a chance to spark a recovery, while a decisive break below could open the door for...
By Godspower Owie 3/7/2026, 7:00:45 PM
$35M Diverted To Crypto: Ex-CFO Gets 2-Year Prison Term
He told his colleagues only after the money was gone. Nevin Shetty, the former chief financial officer of a Seattle-based tech startup, was sentenced Thursday to two years in federal prison after secretly transferring $35 million in company funds into a cryptocurrency platform he ran on the side — then watching nearly all of it […]
By Christian Encila 3/7/2026, 6:30:47 PM
Legal Storm Hits Kalshi as Traders Claim ‘Death Carveout’ Erased Their Winning Bets
Traders are suing prediction market Kalshi after a controversial contract tied to Iran’s supreme leader sparked a payout dispute, igniting legal questions about how geopolitical event markets resolve outcomes and interpret rules. Traders Sue Kalshi, Claim Prediction Market Platform Uses ‘Death Carveout’ to Escape Massive Payouts Traders are...
By Kevin Helms 3/7/2026, 6:30:39 PM
Top Analyst Flags XRP, HBAR & Ondo As “Generational” RWA Bet
This low-viz environment serves as a classic accumulation phase, in which structurally-important assets are positioned for potentially “unfathomable” upside. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 3/7/2026, 6:12:00 PM
Prediction market Kalshi sued over Khamenei trade carveout
The plaintiffs characterized the death carveout in a prediction market for the former Iranian Supreme Leader's ouster as "deceptive."
By Vince Quill 3/7/2026, 6:04:28 PM
Bitcoin Price Analysis: BTC Must Break This Key Level to Confirm a Real Rally
Bitcoin remains trapped in a broader corrective structure, but the price action is starting to stabilize after defending the $60,000 demand region. The daily chart still leans cautiously as BTC trades below the major moving averages and beneath the descending resistance trendline. That leaves the cryptocurrency at an important crossroads, where a...
By Shayan Markets 3/7/2026, 6:00:58 PM
Latin America’s crypto user growth outpaced U.S. by 3x in 2025, report shows
Brazil and Argentina are leading the growth, with Brazil dominating by transaction size and Argentina seeing increasing adoption driven by cross-border payments and stablecoin use.
By Francisco Rodrigues 3/7/2026, 6:00:00 PM
Ethereum co-founder Jeffrey Wilcke sends $157M in ETH to Kraken after months of wallet silence
Large ETH transfers by prominent figures like Wilcke can influence market sentiment, potentially impacting Ethereum's price volatility. The post Ethereum co-founder Jeffrey Wilcke sends $157M in ETH to Kraken after months of wallet silence appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 3/7/2026, 5:50:24 PM
$100 XRP Price Dream? — Analysts Reveal Setup for ‘Face Melting’ Rally On The Horizon
Ripple's XRP has entered what analyst EGRAG Crypto calls its “face melting phase,” a period he argues will test conviction before any meaningful upside expansion.
By Olivia Brooke 3/7/2026, 5:33:04 PM
Trump Says ‘No Deal’ Without Iran Surrender as Oil Prices Jump and War Expands
President Donald Trump demanded Iran’s “unconditional surrender” as U.S. and Israeli forces intensified their military campaign, framing the escalating conflict as both a geopolitical turning point and a costly economic shock reverberating through global energy and financial markets. Iran War Enters Week Two as Trump Issues Surrender Demand and...
By Jamie Redman 3/7/2026, 5:30:54 PM