Over 15% of Global Tokenized Commodities On-chain Exist on XRP
The XRP Ledger accounts for more than 15% of the total tokenized commodities on-chain, putting it second on the global leaderboard. While prices have struggled this year on the back of the spillover from 2025, the broader crypto market has continued to witness progress in terms of broader adoption and real-world usage, especially in the area of...
By Sam Wisdom Raphael 3/12/2026, 6:00:33 AM
White House Crypto Advisor Denounces Attempts To Sabotage CLARITY Act’s Goals
No progress has been made recently on the delayed CLARITY Act, the crypto market structure bill, primarily due to opposition from the banking sector over stablecoin rewards. Despite this stalemate, White House Crypto Advisor Patrick Witt has been vocal in advocating for the bill’s passage. Witt Calls Out Banks For Undermining Crypto Progress In a...
By Ronaldo Marquez 3/12/2026, 6:00:27 AM
Is Coinbase Sabotaging Bitcoin De Minimis Tax Exemption In Favor Of Stablecoins?
A new controversy has emerged within the cryptocurrency community, particularly on “crypto Twitter,” involving US-based exchange Coinbase (COIN). Rumors are circulating that the exchange is actively opposing the proposed Bitcoin (BTC) de minimis tax exemption, allegedly to promote a regulatory framework that favors stablecoins over Bitcoin....
By Ronaldo Marquez 3/12/2026, 6:00:24 AM
Sharplink Maintains Ether Accumulation Strategy Amid Paper Losses
Ethereum strategy firm Sharplink plans to acquire more assets this year, bolstering retail market sentiments.
By Aliyu Pokima 3/12/2026, 5:59:53 AM
Leonardo AI Imagination Fund Backs Paris Creator's VR Dream Project
Lucas Clément expands his viral TikTok 'AnotherWorld' into a cinematic short film and 360° VR experience using Leonardo AI's Imagination Fund backing. (Read More)
By N/A 3/12/2026, 5:58:05 AM
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.”
By Martin Young 3/12/2026, 5:57:25 AM
Will Bitcoin price drop to $65,000 as bearish forces come into play?
Bitcoin price risks a drop back to the $65,000 zone as bearish macroeconomic forces continue to impact investor risk sentiment. According to data from crypto.news, Bitcoin (BTC) price fell 4.8% over the past 7 days, dropping below the $70,000 support…
By Rony Roy 3/12/2026, 5:52:39 AM
Wells Fargo files trademark for WFUSD, hinting at potential bank stablecoin
Wells Fargo has filed a trademark application for “WFUSD,” sparking speculation that the U.S. banking giant may be exploring a blockchain-based payment token or stablecoin. According to the filing, the mark covers financial services tied to digital assets, including cryptocurrency-related…
By Ann Maria Shibu 3/12/2026, 5:50:53 AM
Mastercard Praises Ripple for Fueling the Future of Digital Payments
Mastercard has acknowledged Ripple's growing role in global payments following the launch of its Crypto Partner Program. In its response, Mastercard highlighted Ripple’s long-standing work in cross-border payments and recognized the firm’s contribution to advancing the future of digital payments globally. Visit Website
By Lele Jima 3/12/2026, 5:41:33 AM
GitHub Copilot Rolls Out Agentic AI Features for JetBrains IDEs
GitHub Copilot's custom agents, sub-agents, and plan agent hit general availability for JetBrains users. Agent hooks enter preview with MCP auto-approve support. (Read More)
By N/A 3/12/2026, 5:39:30 AM
OP Labs cuts 20 employees as Ethereum L2 developer narrows strategic focus
OP Labs' restructuring reflects a broader trend in the crypto industry towards strategic focus and efficiency amid evolving market conditions. The post OP Labs cuts 20 employees as Ethereum L2 developer narrows strategic focus appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 3/12/2026, 5:38:56 AM
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.
By Jesse Coghlan 3/12/2026, 5:37:35 AM
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.
By Ciaran Lyons 3/12/2026, 5:31:51 AM
GitHub Adds 28 Secret Detectors Including Snowflake and Vercel API Keys
GitHub's March 2026 secret scanning update adds 28 new detectors from 15 providers, enables push protection for 39 patterns, and adds validity checks for DeepSeek and npm tokens. (Read More)
By N/A 3/12/2026, 5:30:30 AM
Ripple Buyback Program Values Company at $50 Billion
Ripple’s ongoing share buyback program has reportedly valued the company at around $50 billion, according to Bloomberg The post Ripple Buyback Program Values Company at $50 Billion appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 3/12/2026, 5:30:27 AM
From Blackouts to Bitcoin: South African Power Utility’s Surreal Pivot to High-Intensity Power Sales
Eskom, South Africa’s state-owned power utility, is reversing its previous stance by targeting high-intensity energy consumers, specifically bitcoin mining companies. Nyati announced plans to sell excess electricity generated during the day due to increased solar power usage. The Solar Paradox In a shift that seemed impossible only two years ago,...
By Terence Zimwara 3/12/2026, 5:30:10 AM
GitHub Copilot Code Review Now Available in CLI Terminal
GitHub CLI v2.88.0 lets developers request AI code reviews from Copilot directly in terminal, eliminating browser context switching for pull requests. (Read More)
By N/A 3/12/2026, 5:21:30 AM
Dogecoin (DOGE) Pullback Sparks Tension — Will Support Hold?
Dogecoin corrected some gains and traded below $0.0950 against the US Dollar. DOGE is now holding the $0.0915 support and might aim for a fresh increase. DOGE price started a fresh downside correction below $0.0950. The price is trading above the $0.0920 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a declining channel forming with...
By Aayush Jindal 3/12/2026, 5:18:28 AM
SEC and CFTC Sign Crypto Policy Agreement to Coordinate Oversight
US regulators SEC and CFTC signed a cooperation agreement to coordinate oversight and policy as crypto markets expand and intersect with traditional finance. The post SEC and CFTC Sign Crypto Policy Agreement to Coordinate Oversight appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Rachel Lourdesamy 3/12/2026, 5:17:06 AM
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.
By Shaurya Malwa 3/12/2026, 5:15:46 AM
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.
By Stephen Katte 3/12/2026, 5:14:23 AM
Sen. Adam Schiff Proposes Bill to Ban “War and Death” Bets on Prediction Markets
US Senator Adam Schiff has introduced legislation aimed at banning prediction market contracts tied to violent events such as wars or assassinations The post Sen. Adam Schiff Proposes Bill to Ban “War and Death” Bets on Prediction Markets appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 3/12/2026, 5:11:08 AM
Ghana selects 11 crypto exchanges for SEC regulatory sandbox pilot
Ghana has selected 11 crypto trading platforms to participate in a regulatory sandbox where they will “pilot their products and services in a controlled environment under the regulatory oversight” of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Starting March 10, Africoin, Blu…
By Rony Roy 3/12/2026, 5:03:18 AM
Cardano Price Forecast: ADA eyes breakout as Charles Hoskinson hints at buybacks, new 2026 funding model
Cardano (ADA) is approaching the descending trendline, trading at $0.26 as of writing on Thursday, and a potential breakout would suggest an upside move.
By N/A 3/12/2026, 5:02:45 AM
Binance Founder Now Richer Than Bill Gates? CZ Reacts To $110B Net Worth Estimate
Binance co-founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao has reacted to Forbes’ estimate that ranked his net worth among the 20 richest people on the planet, surpassing figures such as Bill Gates and Michael Bloomberg. Related Reading: Brad Garlinghouse Says 2026 Will Be A Defining Year For Ripple With XRP At The Center Of It Binance’s […]
By Rubmar Garcia 3/12/2026, 5:00:48 AM
Hyperliquid Looks Like Solana At $20 Last Cycle, Daniel Cheung Says
Daniel Cheung, co-founder of Syncracy Capital, says Hyperliquid’s native token HYPE is beginning to resemble Solana’s setup before its last major run, arguing that the protocol has become the clearest center of real trading activity in crypto. In a series of posts on X over the past month, Cheung laid out an increasingly aggressive thesis:...
By Jake Simmons 3/12/2026, 5:00:22 AM
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.
By Martin Young 3/12/2026, 4:58:36 AM
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%.
By Shaurya Malwa 3/12/2026, 4:56:52 AM
India Arrests Darwin Labs Co-Founder in $2.4B GainBitcoin Scam Investigation
Indian authorities have arrested Darwin Labs co-founder Ayush Varshney as part of an ongoing probe into the massive GainBitcoin Ponzi scheme which defrauded over $2.4 billion. The post India Arrests Darwin Labs Co-Founder in $2.4B GainBitcoin Scam Investigation appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 3/12/2026, 4:51:57 AM
XRP Price Reversal Gathers Speed, Downside Pressure Intensifies
XRP price failed to stay above $1.3950 and started a downside correction. The price is now holding the $1.3680 support but is at risk of more losses. XRP price started a downside correction and declined below $1.4050. The price is now trading near $1.3720 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a new bearish trend line forming with...
By Aayush Jindal 3/12/2026, 4:48:39 AM
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.
By Brayden Lindrea 3/12/2026, 4:44:06 AM
Ripple Labs launches $750M share buyback at $50 billion valuation
Ripple Labs has reportedly launched a new share buyback program to repurchase up to $750 million in shares from employees and early investors, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday.
By N/A 3/12/2026, 4:43:00 AM
Wells Fargo Signals Crypto Expansion With ‘WFUSD’ Trademark Filing
Wells Fargo has filed a trademark for “WFUSD,” hinting at potential plans for crypto-related financial services tied to a dollar-backed digital asset The post Wells Fargo Signals Crypto Expansion With ‘WFUSD’ Trademark Filing appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 3/12/2026, 4:42:42 AM
Mastercard Expands Crypto Push With New Network Integrating Binance and Ripple
Over 85 crypto and fintech companies have joined Mastercard’s new collaboration network focused on developing enterprise blockchain payment systems. The post Mastercard Expands Crypto Push With New Network Integrating Binance and Ripple appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Rachel Lourdesamy 3/12/2026, 4:39:16 AM
Is the XRP Rally Losing Steam? Open Interest Drops Sharply Across Exchanges
XRP futures traders appear to be pulling back as open interest dropped, funding rates weakened, and exchange transaction activity fell significantly.
By Chayanika Deka 3/12/2026, 4:30:28 AM
Mastercard Launches New Global Crypto Partner Program With 85 Firms to Accelerate Payments
Mastercard moves to link traditional finance and crypto infrastructure through a sweeping global partner program, assembling dozens of industry players to accelerate blockchain-powered payments, remittances, and settlements across mainstream commerce networks. New Mastercard Crypto Alliance With 85 Firms Signals Powerful Blockchain Finance Shift...
By Kevin Helms 3/12/2026, 4:30:01 AM
BONK.fun team account hacked and used to launch wallet drainer on site
The hacking incident exacerbates BONK.fun's declining market position, highlighting vulnerabilities in decentralized platforms. The post BONK.fun team account hacked and used to launch wallet drainer on site appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 3/12/2026, 4:28:17 AM
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.
By Omkar Godbole 3/12/2026, 4:27:17 AM
Millions Are Tracking XRP’s Price Daily: Ripple CTO Says They Are Looking at the Wrong Thing
The post Millions Are Tracking XRP’s Price Daily: Ripple CTO Says They Are Looking at the Wrong Thing appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The conversation around XRP is once again shifting toward its underlying technology rather than just price action. Breaking the notion, David Schwartz, also known as JoelKatz, the CTO of Ripple, said that...
By Anjali Belgaumkar 3/12/2026, 4:25:06 AM
Crypto Market Overview: Resilient despite Iran tanker strikes – ICP, HYPE, RENDER lead gains
Bitcoin (BTC) remains resilient near $70,000 amid ongoing Middle East tensions, which are driving oil prices and inflation risks.
By N/A 3/12/2026, 4:09:08 AM
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.
By Ciaran Lyons 3/12/2026, 4:06:33 AM
Mastercard Welcomes Ripple, Binance, And 83 Other Firms Into New Crypto Partner Program
Mastercard is making key moves in the digital asset landscape by launching a new global partnership program that includes over 85 firms across the payment and financial sectors. Names like Circle, Binance, and Ripple are among those joining this initiative, aimed at connecting crypto payments to Mastercard’s network. Mastercard’s New Crypto...
By Ronaldo Marquez 3/12/2026, 4:00:53 AM
The $2,050 Pivot: Ethereum Scarcity Index Turns Positive As Binance Supply Tightens
Ethereum is trading slightly above the $2,000 level as the market continues to navigate a period of uncertainty marked by sideways price action and cautious investor sentiment. After weeks of volatility across the broader cryptocurrency sector, ETH has entered a consolidation phase, with buyers and sellers struggling to establish a clear...
By Sebastian Villafuerte 3/12/2026, 4:00:50 AM
Ethereum Price Forecast: ETH is seeing capital outflows despite record network growth
Ethereum (ETH) network activity has been clocking new milestones over the past few months, with active addresses, smart contract calls, and transaction counts surging to new highs.
By N/A 3/12/2026, 3:44:08 AM
Legal Clash Deepens as Binance Files Defamation Suit While WSJ Reports DOJ Inquiry
Binance unleashes a legal battle against The Wall Street Journal over disputed reporting while the newspaper releases a new report on a U.S. investigation tied to the crypto exchange. Binance Sues WSJ as US Reportedly Probes Iran-Linked Crypto Activity A legal dispute between Binance and The Wall Street Journal intensified on March 11 after the […]
By Kevin Helms 3/12/2026, 3:30:03 AM
Ethereum Price Struggles Near Highs — Reversal Risk Rising
Ethereum price started a recovery wave above the $2,020 zone. ETH is now struggling to clear $2,080 and remains at risk of another decline in the near term. Ethereum started a recovery wave above the $2,020 zone. The price is trading above $2,020 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a declining channel forming with support at $2,000...
By Aayush Jindal 3/12/2026, 3:18:01 AM
Bitcoin Price Rally Fades, Market Braces for Possible Downside
Bitcoin price failed to extend its recovery wave above the $70,500 zone. BTC is now consolidating and might decline again below $68,500. Bitcoin started a decent recovery wave above the $68,500 zone. The price is trading above $68,650 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a key declining channel or a possible bullish flag forming with...
By Aayush Jindal 3/12/2026, 3:07:27 AM
Iran Set To Deploy Mines, Oil Hits Highs — What It Means For Bitcoin
A White House official’s deleted social media post briefly pushed oil prices lower — only for them to snap back hard after US intelligence detected signs that Iran was moving to mine the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway that carries roughly one-fifth of the world’s daily oil supply. Related Reading: Crypto Court Fight Not […]
By Christian Encila 3/12/2026, 3:00:13 AM
Crypto Thieves Pivot To Phishing As Protocol Hacks Decline In February
Bybit blocked more than $300 million in unauthorized withdrawals during the final quarter of last year — a figure that puts February’s total crypto theft losses in sharp relief. Related Reading: Bitcoin Crosses 20 Million Coins Mined — And Only 1 In 20 Remains According to security firm Nominis, close to $50 million was stolen across the entire...
By Christian Encila 3/12/2026, 3:00:02 AM
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.
By Jesse Coghlan 3/12/2026, 2:51:13 AM