Kalshi co-founder fights back against Arizona’s ‘overstep’ in what a lawyer calls a federal-state turf war
Arizona has filed 20 criminal counts against Kalshi, a prediction market platform, accusing it of operating an illegal gambling business and offering election wagering in the state.
By Francisco Rodrigues 3/18/2026, 6:19:24 PM
Bitcoin Regains Momentum as US Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged
Bitcoin's price tumbled before the news went out but it staged a minor recovery.
By Jordan Lyanchev 3/18/2026, 6:17:26 PM
Kraken Postpones $20B Public Offering Amid Cryptocurrency Market Turbulence
Kraken postpones its $20B IPO amid crypto market volatility, focusing on acquisitions and growth strategies while waiting for improved market conditions. The post Kraken Postpones $20B Public Offering Amid Cryptocurrency Market Turbulence appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Oliver Dale 3/18/2026, 6:17:16 PM
Fed holds rates amid higher inflation outlook: Bitcoin bounces to $72K
Bitcoin’s pre-FOMC sell-off eased as the US Federal Reserve's choice to leave interest rates unchanged was followed by a swift bounce in BTC price.
By Biraajmaan Tamuly 3/18/2026, 6:16:41 PM
Character.AI Launches Imagine Gallery as CHAI Token Surges 187%
Character.AI rolls out Imagine Gallery for organizing AI-generated visuals while CHAI token posts triple-digit gains amid platform expansion. (Read More)
By N/A 3/18/2026, 6:16:02 PM
Red Cat Holdings (RCAT) Stock Surges 12% Near 52-Week Peak on Strong Earnings Outlook
Red Cat (RCAT) stock jumps 12% ahead of Q4 earnings, with revenue forecast to explode 1,842% YoY to $24M-$26.5M driven by military drone contracts. The post Red Cat Holdings (RCAT) Stock Surges 12% Near 52-Week Peak on Strong Earnings Outlook appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/18/2026, 6:13:56 PM
XRP Needs CLARITY Act Momentum to Unlock the Next Critical Price Zone
Large XRP holders added 200 million tokens over two weeks, quietly building their stack even as the price failed to hold $1.50.
By Wayne Jones 3/18/2026, 6:09:54 PM
FOMC Keeps Interest Rates Steady, Ignoring Trump’s Call to Cut
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday, brushing aside public pressure from President Donald Trump and signaling a cautious stance as economic crosscurrents persist. FOMC Holds the Line on Rates The Federal Open Market Committee voted to keep the federal funds rate in a target range of 3.50% to 3.75%, opting for patience despite...
By Jamie Redman 3/18/2026, 6:03:15 PM
Ethereum is outperforming Bitcoin when it shouldn’t be — what’s driving it?
Ethereum is outpacing Bitcoin as tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran continue to shape global markets. Data from CryptoSlate shows ETH has risen 18% against the dollar since the start of March, compared with a 13% gain for Bitcoin over the same period. The ETH/BTC ratio has also moved higher, rising 7.6% to […] The post Ethereum...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 3/18/2026, 6:02:33 PM
AbbVie (ABBV) Shares Plunge Nearly 5% as FDA Clears J&J’s Rival Psoriasis Treatment
AbbVie (ABBV) dropped 4.69% after FDA approved J&J's Icotyde psoriasis pill, creating fresh competition for blockbuster drug Skyrizi. The post AbbVie (ABBV) Shares Plunge Nearly 5% as FDA Clears J&J’s Rival Psoriasis Treatment appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/18/2026, 6:01:20 PM
Fed holds rates steady as sticky inflation and geopolitics pressure markets
Fed holds rates steady as PPI inflation beats forecasts and crypto markets decline amid rising geopolitical tensions. The post Fed holds rates steady as sticky inflation and geopolitics pressure markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 3/18/2026, 6:00:34 PM
Cardano (ADA) Stagnates at $0.30, But Experts Shift Focus to Taurox (TAUX) After Securing $300K at Launch
Cardano is stuck below $0.305 with bears firmly in control despite a 150% volume surge that should have powered a breakout. ADA sits at $0.284 today, still 70% below its all-time high, and the resistance just will not break. The catalysts are all there: Midnight mainnet launches before month’s end, CME futures went live recently, [...] The post...
By PR Desk 3/18/2026, 6:00:04 PM
XRP price prediction: slow grind or real breakout this cycle?
XRP has legal clarity and sits in a post‑parabolic range; models see slow upside toward 2026–2030, with any real breakout hinging on Ripple turning hype into payment volume. XRP (XRP) is trading around the mid‑$1.40s in March 2026, still capped…
By Andrew Folkler 3/18/2026, 6:00:00 PM
ETH Strengthens on ETF Inflows and Rising Open Interest
Institutional ETFs and rising derivatives open interest signal growing confidence and support Ethereum’s ongoing uptrend. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Alex Costa 3/18/2026, 6:00:00 PM
Federal Reserve holds policy steady as Iran war adds to growth and inflation concerns
Bitcoin remained sharply lower for the session following the expected decision by the U.S. central bank.
By James Van Straten 3/18/2026, 5:59:47 PM
OpenAI Codex Security Ditches SAST for AI-Driven Vulnerability Detection
OpenAI explains why Codex Security uses AI constraint reasoning instead of traditional static analysis, aiming to cut false positives in code security scanning. (Read More)
By N/A 3/18/2026, 5:55:24 PM
Fastly (FSLY) Stock Soars to 52-Week Peak After Debt Maturity and Strong Q4 Performance
Fastly (FSLY) stock soars to 52-week high of $25.80, up 259% annually, as debt concerns fade and Q4 earnings beat estimates with first profitable year. The post Fastly (FSLY) Stock Soars to 52-Week Peak After Debt Maturity and Strong Q4 Performance appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/18/2026, 5:55:13 PM
Barrick Gold (ABX) Shares Plunge as Lawsuit Gets Green Light and Gold Tumbles
Barrick Gold (ABX) stock tumbled 4.77% as Ontario court advances class-action lawsuit and gold prices fall below $5,000 for first time since February. The post Barrick Gold (ABX) Shares Plunge as Lawsuit Gets Green Light and Gold Tumbles appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Trader Edge 3/18/2026, 5:48:56 PM
SailPoint (SAIL) Stock Tumbles 13% as Loss Expansion Overshadows Robust SaaS Metrics
SailPoint (SAIL) stock plunged 13% to $12.75 following earnings despite 38% SaaS ARR growth. Widening losses and cautious guidance weighed on sentiment. The post SailPoint (SAIL) Stock Tumbles 13% as Loss Expansion Overshadows Robust SaaS Metrics appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Oliver Dale 3/18/2026, 5:48:40 PM
Harvey AI Targets Mid-Sized Law Firms With Deep Integration Play
Legal AI startup Harvey unveils integrated platform strategy for mid-sized law firms, tapping into a market where strategic AI adoption delivers nearly 4x better ROI. (Read More)
By N/A 3/18/2026, 5:48:24 PM
S&P Dow Jones licenses S&P 500 perpetual futures for Hyperliquid
The new derivative allows eligible non-US users to trade leveraged exposure to the index around the clock using official data on a decentralized platform.
By Nate Kostar 3/18/2026, 5:44:54 PM
Top Ethereum Price Predictions as ETH’s Price Soars 8% Weekly
Is ETH heading toward new local peaks or will the bears regain control?
By Dimitar Dzhondzhorov 3/18/2026, 5:36:40 PM
XRP Liquidations Accelerate After $1.50 Breakout: Short Squeeze Unfolds
XRP has reclaimed the $1.50 level as market activity accelerates and bullish momentum begins to build after weeks of consolidation. The move higher suggests that buyers are regaining control, with traders closely watching whether XRP can sustain this breakout and establish a stronger uptrend. Related Reading: Ethereum Whales Step In: $33M ETH...
By Sebastian Villafuerte 3/18/2026, 5:30:54 PM
Ethereum Price Prediction and Why DeepSnitch AI’s Launch This March Could Outrun ETH and AAVE With 1000x Potential
Tokenization platform Theo has, as of March 16, closed a $100 million vault for a gold-linked yield-bearing stablecoin in under 24 hours. Sam Altman’s World released AgentKit, a toolkit letting AI agents prove they’re backed by verified humans via Coinbase integration. And Mastercard’s $1.8 billion BVNK deal and six consecutive days of Bitcoin ETF...
By Michelle DG 3/18/2026, 5:30:15 PM
Fourth Payout: FTX Recovery Trust Plans ~$2 Billion Distribution To Creditors At Month-End
FTX and its Recovery Trust have set March 31, 2026, as the start date for the fourth distribution to creditors, with approximately $2.2 billion slated to be paid to eligible claimants. FTX Details Payment Timeline Distributions under the plan began in February 2025, with the inaugural round targeting Convenience Class claimants with claims under...
By Ronaldo Marquez 3/18/2026, 5:30:08 PM
‘Rich Dad, Poor Dad’ author says ‘pin is near’ on TradFi ‘bubble burst:’ Predicts $750K Bitcoin
Author and personal finance educator Robert Kiyosaki says Bitcoin is going to $750,000, but there's a catch.
By Marcel Pechman 3/18/2026, 5:30:00 PM
Polymarket Snaps Up Brahma in Major DeFi Infrastructure Deal
Polymarket acquires Brahma to enhance DeFi infrastructure, expand liquidity, and streamline trading while strengthening compliance and market reach. The post Polymarket Snaps Up Brahma in Major DeFi Infrastructure Deal appeared first on Blockonomi.
By Oliver Dale 3/18/2026, 5:26:14 PM
Coinbase competes for Cloudflare deal to build an AI stablecoin
Coinbase's pursuit of AI stablecoin infrastructure with Cloudflare could redefine digital payments, emphasizing machine-to-machine transactions. The post Coinbase competes for Cloudflare deal to build an AI stablecoin appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 3/18/2026, 5:25:22 PM
Hyperliquid’s HYPE token flips Cardano’s ADA in market cap
The market shift towards valuing revenue and usage over narratives signals a new era in crypto asset valuation, challenging established projects. The post Hyperliquid’s HYPE token flips Cardano’s ADA in market cap appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 3/18/2026, 5:24:50 PM
Is XRP a Good Investment 2026: The Ripple Paradox Chart Explained and Fact-Checked
The post Is XRP a Good Investment 2026: The Ripple Paradox Chart Explained and Fact-Checked appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News A detailed diagram circulating on X has reignited one of the most important debates in crypto: whether owning XRP actually benefits retail investors or simply funds Ripple Labs and its shareholders. The chart lays...
By Anjali Belgaumkar 3/18/2026, 5:17:23 PM
BNB Holders Earned 177% Returns Over 15 Months Through Stacking Rewards
Binance data shows 1 BNB held from January 2024 through Q1 2025 generated $553 in combined returns from price gains, Launchpool, and airdrops. (Read More)
By N/A 3/18/2026, 5:13:37 PM
After Returning Billions Last Year, FTX Starts Another Creditor Payout Round
Collapsed crypto exchange FTX Trading Ltd. said it will begin a new round of creditor payments on March 31, 2026, as part of its Chapter 11 restructuring process. Earlier in 2025, the company began returning funds under the plan, starting with a $7 billion payout in February. A second distribution of about $5 billion followed in May. Recoveries...
By Tareq Sikder 3/18/2026, 5:10:22 PM
The era of cheap money is over as the Iran war creates a permanent 'inflation floor'
The Iran war is creating a permanent inflation floor that could end the era of cheap money and expose the fragility of global energy markets.
By Omkar Godbole 3/18/2026, 5:09:02 PM
XBTFX Launches Gold-Based MT5 Accounts Enabling Traders to Fund and Trade Using Gold
The post XBTFX Launches Gold-Based MT5 Accounts Enabling Traders to Fund and Trade Using Gold appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The new infrastructure allows eligible users to deposit Tether Gold (XAUT), convert it into XAU-denominated balances, fund MetaTrader 5 ECN accounts in gold, and trade through a gold-based account framework...
By PR Manager 3/18/2026, 5:07:11 PM
Difficulty Drop Incoming: Bitcoin Miners Catch a Break While Revenues Stay Ugly
Bitcoin’s miners just got hit with a one-two punch—price slipping under $71,000 and network difficulty preparing to ease up like a bouncer who suddenly stopped caring. Bitcoin’s Difficulty Dial to Turn Down as Hashrate Loses Steam When bitcoin’s price drifts south and the machines start taking longer to spit out blocks, the protocol does what […]
By Jamie Redman 3/18/2026, 5:05:10 PM
Bitcoin Stuck At $74K As US Fed Sets the Stage For Explosive Move
Bitcoin (BTC) is hanging around $74k, still respecting the post‑shock range and struggling to clear recent highs. Bitcoin Range Holds Today’s QCP Market Colour reports that “the damage has been fairly contained”: the broader crypto market is soft compared with November–January, but continues to be under pressure, as other macro‑sensitive risk...
By James Halver 3/18/2026, 5:00:01 PM
Bhutan Sends 973 BTC to Unknown Addresses, Arkham Says
TLDR Bhutan transferred 973 BTC worth about $72.32 million to multiple addresses over two days. Arkham Intelligence tracked the transactions and linked them to Druk Holding and Investments. Bhutan moved about $44.44 million in bitcoin to two unknown addresses on Wednesday. The transfers brought Bhutan’s total bitcoin outflows this year to more...
By Maxwell Mutuma 3/18/2026, 4:59:50 PM
‘We are so close this time‘ — Senator Lummis on market structure bill
The Wyoming Republican said that the main issue holding up passage of the bill was stablecoin yield, while adding that she believed a provision on DeFi had been ”put to bed.”
By Turner Wright 3/18/2026, 4:53:11 PM
Strategy’s STRC-Fueled Bitcoin Buying Raises Risk Flags
TLDR Strategy funded most of its recent bitcoin purchases through STRC perpetual preferred share sales. K33 said the STRC structure depends on stable pricing and sustained market confidence. STRC offers a variable monthly dividend of about 11.5% annualized and trades near $100. K33 reported that STRC has recorded price declines of 5% to 10% during...
By Maxwell Mutuma 3/18/2026, 4:48:33 PM
Solana Price Prediction Climbs as Whale Activity Surges, But Pepeto Replaces Old Positions With Presale Math That SOL Cannot Match
The post Solana Price Prediction Climbs as Whale Activity Surges, But Pepeto Replaces Old Positions With Presale Math That SOL Cannot Match appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Ethereum is once again under the spotlight as large holders quietly move ETH into private wallets while the Solana price prediction climbs on institutional demand. The...
By PR Manager 3/18/2026, 4:47:09 PM
$3 Billion Breakout: Binance's BNB Chain Grows 33% in Just 30 Days in RWA Sector
BNB Chain's RWA sector surges 33% in 30 days, hitting a massive $3.15 billion milestone. Discover how BlackRock's BUIDL and Circle's USYC are driving this record growth.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 3/18/2026, 4:40:00 PM
Bhutan offloads an additional $72.3M Bitcoin amid market downturn
After the Kingdom of Bhutan's BTC reserve peaked in October 2024, when it held more than 13,000 coins, it has been pared to just 4,400 Bitcoin.
By Vince Quill 3/18/2026, 4:39:32 PM
Bitcoin Everlight: 5 Ways to Crush DeepSnitch AI Rewards in 2026
The post Bitcoin Everlight: 5 Ways to Crush DeepSnitch AI Rewards in 2026 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News DeepSnitch AI is a presale project whose native AI agents analyze on-chain data in real time and alert users to investment opportunities. The pitch is compelling — crypto participants have always struggled with information asymmetry,...
By PR Manager 3/18/2026, 4:38:53 PM
Best American Football Crypto Betting Sites 2026: Where to Bet on NFL with Bitcoin
Best NFL crypto betting sites 2026 — compare top Bitcoin sportsbooks, fast payouts, bonuses up to 480%, and strategies to bet on NFL with crypto like a sharp.
By Crypto Daily 3/18/2026, 4:38:34 PM
Kraken Halts IPO Plans as Weak Market Dents Crypto Valuations: Report
Crypto exchange Kraken has paused its plan to go public. According to sources cited by Coindesk, the exchange is blaming unfavorable market conditions four months after it filed confidentially with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Kraken’s parent company, Payward, submitted a draft S‑1 registration on last November for an initial...
By Jared Kirui 3/18/2026, 4:37:40 PM
Zip Ties, Sleeping Pills and Pepper Spray: Canadian Crypto Millionaire Targeted in Foiled Madrid Kidnapping
Bitcoin Magazine Zip Ties, Sleeping Pills and Pepper Spray: Canadian Crypto Millionaire Targeted in Foiled Madrid Kidnapping A Canadian crypto entrepreneur survived a kidnapping attempt in Madrid, after witnesses alerted police and helped foil the attack. This post Zip Ties, Sleeping Pills and Pepper Spray: Canadian Crypto Millionaire Targeted in...
By Micah Zimmerman 3/18/2026, 4:37:16 PM
Kenya Sets Out Draft VASP Rules on Licensing, Reserves
TLDR Kenya’s National Treasury released draft VASP rules and opened them for public comment until April 10. The 2026 Regulations operate under the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act that took effect on Nov. 4, 2025. The draft requires stablecoin issuers to hold at least 30% of funds in segregated Kenyan bank accounts. Issuers must invest [...]...
By Maxwell Mutuma 3/18/2026, 4:35:37 PM
FTX to distribute $2.2 billion to creditors starting March 31
FTX's creditor repayments highlight the importance of structured recovery plans in restoring stakeholder trust and financial stability post-crisis. The post FTX to distribute $2.2 billion to creditors starting March 31 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 3/18/2026, 4:33:31 PM
XRP Supply Shift: Whales Add 200 Million Tokens as Price Eyes $1.50
XRP whale wallets increase holdings by 200 million coins while the market watches $1.50 price level.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 3/18/2026, 4:33:00 PM
Top Baseball Betting Sites Accepting Bitcoin — Best Crypto Sportsbooks Ranked
Discover the best baseball betting sites accepting Bitcoin. Compare top crypto sportsbooks for MLB betting, odds, live markets, and fast payouts with crypto.
By Crypto Daily 3/18/2026, 4:30:51 PM