Eightco shares jump 25% after $125 million raise backed by Bitmine, ARK and Payward
March 12, 2026 | theblock.co
The funding round includes new governance roles, with Tom Lee joining Eightco’s board and ARK Invest's Brett Winton serving as an advisor.

DEXTools taps intenal analytics, $3M raise in native perpetual futures DEX launch plans
March 12, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
DEXTools announced the upcoming launch of PerpTools open beta, expected in late Q2, 2026.

WLFI Price Prediction 2026-2032: Will World Liberty Financial Price Hit $1?
March 12, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Explore WLFI price prediction with technical analysis of the current WLFI token price.

JPMorgan Chase sued for allegedly enabling $328 million crypto Ponzi scheme
March 12, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
The lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase highlights the critical need for stricter oversight and accountability in financial institutions to prevent fraud.

Crypto exchange Binance.US names new CEO amid DoJ pressure
March 12, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Binance has recorded significant exchange outflows since late February.

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Polkadot (DOT) drops 2.3% as index trades lower
March 12, 2026 | coindesk.com
Aptos (APT), down 2.3% from Wednesday, was also among the underperformers.

HMRC explores crypto forensic tools for tax probes as former OECD advisor flags UK’s growing compliance push
March 12, 2026 | theblock.co
HMRC is exploring crypto forensic tools worth up to $4.6 million to combat digital asset-related tax fraud and money laundering in the UK.

Tether Backs Ark Labs’ $5.2 Million Bet on Bitcoin’s Stablecoin Revival
March 12, 2026 | decrypt.co
Ark Labs’ latest funding builds upon efforts to return stablecoin giant Tether to its Bitcoin-based…

MoonPay X Games League Athletes Will Be Offered Exodus Stablecoin Bonus
March 12, 2026 | decrypt.co
Athletes drafted on Thursday to compete in the MoonPay X Games League are set to receive signing bonuses in Exodus-powered stablecoins.

New BlackRock Staked Ethereum Fund to Pay 82% of Rewards to Investors
March 12, 2026 | decrypt.co
BlackRock's new ETHB fund launches Thursday, sharing 82% of Ethereum staking rewards with investors through monthly payments.

BNB holds $643 as transactions rise by 2.91M: Is a rebound near?
March 12, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
BNB network performance surges, but does it benefit investors?

Tether backs Ark Labs $5.2 million seed raise to expand stablecoin and programmable finance infrastructure on Bitcoin
March 12, 2026 | theblock.co
The funding coincides with Arkade adding support for digital assets, including infrastructure designed for stablecoins like USDT on Bitcoin.

Alameda Research unstakes $17M in SOL, continues monthly creditor distributions
March 12, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Alameda's asset liquidation highlights ongoing challenges in crypto insolvency recoveries, impacting creditor repayments and market stability.

Hybrid crypto exchange GRVT targets post-June token launch, raises community allocation to 28%
March 12, 2026 | theblock.co
ZKsync-based DEX GRVT plans to launch its token after June 30, expanding community allocations to 28% as platform trading volumes surge.

Crypto accounting firm Cryptio raises $45 million in Series B funding round
March 12, 2026 | coindesk.com
The company's platform tracks digital assets, storage locations and crypto loans, enabling financial institutions and corporations to produce accounting records and financial…

First new US refinery in 50 years won’t produce fuel this decade as rising oil pressures Bitcoin now
March 12, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
President Donald Trump's announcement of the first major new US oil refinery in nearly 50 years arrives as gasoline prices have become a political problem and energy has turned…

Risky trades, cautious market optimism return as Binance futures reclaims 2023 highs
March 12, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Binance futures expanded, now handling over five times the spot volume, the highest level since 2023.

Grayscale debuts Avalanche staking ETF on Nasdaq under ticker GAVA
March 12, 2026 | theblock.co
Grayscale’s Avalanche Staking ETF (GAVA) has debuted on Nasdaq, offering AVAX exposure and staking rewards.

Grayscale debuts Avalanche staking ETF on Nasdaq
March 12, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Grayscale's new ETF highlights growing mainstream acceptance of digital assets, potentially boosting institutional interest in blockchain tech.

Singapore Jails Man Over $6.9M SafeX Crypto Theft Case
March 12, 2026 | decrypt.co
Prosecutors said Zhang Xinghua helped move stolen funds through Tornado Cash after unauthorized access drained SafeX-linked wallets in 2025.

What do Americans stand to gain from Trump’s new trade wall?
March 12, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
After the country’s top court undermined its import tax program and opened formal investigations against 16 trading partners, the White House rushed on Wednesday to rescue…

Here’s what happened in crypto today: Solana partnership, Layer-2 competition, & more…
March 12, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
The crypto industry is entering a more disciplined phase as scaling networks focus on efficiency and real-world adoption.

Bank of England hints at softer approach to stablecoin restrictions
March 12, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
The Bank of England's openness to revising stablecoin regulations could foster innovation while balancing financial stability and industry growth.

Morning Minute: Ripple Buybacks, Across Explores Token-to-Equity Swaps
March 12, 2026 | decrypt.co
Ripple is buying back shares at a $50 billion valuation, while Binance is pushing back at the Wall Street Journal's recent reporting.

Metaplanet’s new VC arm bets $2.5mln on Japan’s stablecoin issuer – Details
March 12, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
The venture arm invested $2.5M in Japan's key stablecoin player JPYC Inc.

Bitcoin May Still Fall Under $10,000, Bloomberg’s McGlone Warns
March 12, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Bloomberg Intelligence senior commodity strategist Mike McGlone said bitcoin could still fall back toward and potentially below the $10,000 area, arguing that crypto remains…

BlackRock debuts staked ether ETF as demand grows for yield in crypto funds
March 12, 2026 | coindesk.com
The BlackRock’s iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHB) lets investors earn staking rewards alongside spot ETH exposure.

Bitcoin Recovers Above $70K as Tanker Attacks Push Oil Back Over $100
March 12, 2026 | decrypt.co
Bitcoin rebounded as Gulf shipping strikes sent Brent crude past $101, with analysts split on near-term outlook.

BTC reserve firm Metaplanet targets Japan’s digital asset ecosystem with $25M fund
March 12, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Metaplanet will invest $25 million in Japan’s Bitcoin infrastructure.

Is Quantum Computing A Threat To Bitcoin? ARK Invest Breaks It Down
March 12, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
A new research paper from ARK Invest and Unchained examines one of the most persistent questions in Bitcoin: whether advances in quantum computing could eventually break it’s…

As President Lula Proposes a Ban on Online Betting, Prediction Markets May Face a Rought Start in Brazil
March 12, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
After President Lula proposed a ban on online betting platforms in Brazil, as the country faces a gambling epidemic, unregulated prediction markets may be hurt.

A7A5 ruble stablecoin gains top 3 spot in Tron transaction volume despite Russian sanctions
March 12, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
The Russian ruble-pegged stablecoin A7A5 is now one of the three leading tokens in terms of daily transfers on the Tron blockchain.

Bank of England signals openness to revising sterling stablecoin caps amid industry pushback
March 12, 2026 | theblock.co
BOE Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden told lawmakers the central bank is open to alternative approaches that protect financial stability.

Bitcoin buyers ‘in control’ but trend won't change until this level breaks
March 12, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Bitcoin analysts said buyers were regaining control, but reclaiming $78,000 as support was key to reversing the overall downtrend.

Bitcoin futures trading is now five times bigger than spot on Binance
March 12, 2026 | coindesk.com
The futures-to-spot ratio has climbed to 5.1, reflecting a structural shift in how the market trades.

Bitcoin looks resilient, but don't ignore those $20,000 puts
March 12, 2026 | coindesk.com
Your day-ahead look for March 12,…

Users report losses as hackers plant crypto-draining malware in BonkFun's official domain
March 12, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Solana memecoin launchpad BonkFun was hacked on Thursday after malicious hackers hijacked a team account.

IBM unveils industry’s first quantum-centric supercomputing architecture
March 12, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
IBM's quantum-centric supercomputing architecture could revolutionize problem-solving in science by integrating quantum and classical systems.

Crypto Surveillance Surge? South Korea’s Tax Office Rolls Out Aggressive New Profit‑Tracking
March 12, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
South Korea has started laying the groundwork for a new tracking system designed to impose taxes on profits from cryptocurrency investments.

BYDFi Perpetual Futures Data Now Live on TradingView
March 12, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
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JPMorgan sued over alleged role in $328M crypto Ponzi scheme
March 12, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Investors allege JPMorgan helped facilitate fund flows in a $328 million crypto Ponzi scheme, while a parallel federal case targets Goliath Ventures’ founder.

Bitcoin Technical Analysis March 12: Bear Flag Consolidation – Much Lower Prices Realistic?
March 12, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
While some would point to the slightly recovering $BTC price as a bottoming pattern, this very pattern is starting to bear the hallmarks of a bear flag.

Strategy’s STRC buys an estimated 7,000 bitcoin this week, but Two Prime CEO warns ‘no free lunch’
March 12, 2026 | coindesk.com
Two Prime CEO Alexander Blume says the high yield product driving the buying surge carries risks despite strong momentum.

Bitcoin climbs the wall of worry amid escalating Iran war and stock market losses
March 12, 2026 | coindesk.com
BTC holds near $70,000 and outperforms major assets during Middle East tensions, even as derivatives data and fear indicators signal deep market pessimism.

‘Minimal damage’ from hack says Bonk.fun team – So why is BONK falling?
March 12, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Bonk.fun domain compromised, with hackers planting wallet drainer.

Bitcoin steady near $70,000 as rising open interest hints at cautious, bearish positioning
March 12, 2026 | coindesk.com
Bitcoin traded around $69,800 as open interest rose to $102 billion, suggesting defensive, bearish bets while altcoins outperformed in a risk-off macro backdrop.

Pump.fun becomes Solana’s first $1B revenue platform as Ethereum, Base, BSC and Monad subdomains hint at cross-chain move
March 12, 2026 | theblock.co
Pump.fun tops $1 billion in revenue as domain records reveal Ethereum, Base, BSC, and Monad subdomains amid potential cross-chain expansion.

Revolut Launches Full UK Banking Services After Securing Regulatory Approval
March 12, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
London-headquartered fintech neobank Revolut transitions to a fully licensed bank in the United Kingdom following the removal of restrictions by the Prudential Regulation…

XRP Negative Funding Continues, Crashes To Levels Not Seen Since 2022
March 12, 2026 | newsbtc.com
The XRP funding rate has been on the decline after the price hit its 2025 peak above 2025, and this trend has continued into the new year.

Bitcoin Miners ‘Sitting on a Gold Mine’ as AI Demand Ramps Up: VanEck
March 12, 2026 | decrypt.co
VanEck’s Matthew Sigel argued miners are redirecting infrastructure to AI while trading at a discount to traditional data-center peers.

Wallet provider Exodus reports $11 million in 2025 net loss despite record revenue
March 12, 2026 | theblock.co
The loss was largely attributed to the general crypto market decline, alongside rising operational expenses.

Utah set to block prediction markets as state-federal tensions rise
March 12, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
CFTC Chair Michael Selig has said that the agency has authority over prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket and warned it will defend that jurisdiction in court if…

PrimeXBT Launches PXTrader 2.0, Bringing Crypto and Traditional Markets into One Trading Platform
March 12, 2026 | dailyhodl.com
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PrimeXBT Launches PXTrader 2.0, Bringing Crypto and Traditional Markets into One Trading Platform
March 12, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
PrimeXBT Launches PXTrader 2.0, Bringing Crypto and Traditional Markets into One Trading…

Ethereum Wallet Growth Goes Parabolic, Outpaces Other Top Coins
March 12, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
On-chain data shows the Ethereum network has gone parabolic relative to other major blockchains in terms of growth in non-empty addresses.

FDIC blocks insurance for stablecoin users: ‘Inconsistent with GENIUS Act’
March 12, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
The FDIC chairman clarified that stablecoin users and payments are ineligible for deposit insurance.

BingX Launches the BingX AI Skills Hub, Enabling More Powerful Trading with OpenClaw
March 12, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
PANAMA CITY, March 10, 2026 – BingX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3-AI company, today announced the launch of the BingX AI Skills Hub, a new infrastructure layer…

Bitcoin’s kimchi premium is on life support after South Korea targets Bithumb
March 12, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
South Korea's move to suspend Bithumb over AML failures turns a local compliance case into a market-structure story.

Bybit EU Leads Paris Blockchain Week 2026 as Title Sponsor; CEO Ben Zhou to Take the Stage
March 12, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
Bybit EU Leads Paris Blockchain Week 2026 as Title Sponsor; CEO Ben Zhou to Take the…

Redotpay Secures Major Regulatory Licenses Across Argentina, Canada, and US
March 12, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Hong Kong-based fintech Redotpay expands its regulatory footprint by securing key licenses in North and Latin America to provide compliant digital asset solutions.

Conflux price prediction 2026-2032: Can CFX price lead China’s crypto market?
March 12, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Explore Conflux (CFX) price prediction and evaluate the future CFX market sentiment and impact on the Chinese crypto market.

SEC, CFTC move past turf battle as Bitcoin approaches $70K
March 12, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
The SEC and the CFTC entered into a memorandum of understanding to work together on a regulatory framework.

Major Data Breach at Healthcare Tech Firm Impacts 3,433,965 People – Names, Social Security Numbers and Insurance Info Potentially Exposed
March 12, 2026 | dailyhodl.com
A major data breach at a US healthcare technology firm has impacted 3,433,965 individuals.

Developers flock to Ethereum and Solana as smaller networks lose momentum
March 12, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Developer activity slowed down in late 2025, and continues the downtrend in 2026, as commits shifted to AI technology.

BYDFi Perpetual Futures Data Now Live on TradingView
March 12, 2026 | dailyhodl.com
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BYDFi Perpetual Futures Data Now Live on TradingView
March 12, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
BYDFi Perpetual Futures Data Now Live on…

XRP Bollinger Bands Are Squeezing—Volatility Incoming?
March 12, 2026 | newsbtc.com
A cryptocurrency analyst has highlighted how the Bollinger Bands are squeezing on the daily XRP price, a potential sign that volatility could be coming.

International Banks Evacuate Dubai Offices and Close Qatar Branches Amid Iranian Threats
March 12, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Global financial institutions including Citigroup, Standard Chartered, and HSBC are shuttering regional offices and activating contingency plans following direct threats to Gulf…

Here’s What The Solana Price Would Be If It Reaches The ATH Market Cap Of Ethereum
March 12, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Following the incredible recovery of the Solana price from less than $10 in 2022 to almost $300 by 2025, it has been pitched as a possible replacement for Ethereum, the…

Litecoin price prediction 2026-2032: Will LTC recover to $200 soon?
March 12, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Key Takeaways: Following Bitcoin’s move toward $100K, Litecoin faced increasing buying activity.

US prosecutors urge judge to deny Sam Bankman-Fried retrial bid: Report
March 12, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Prosecutors say testimony from two former FTX executives cited by the defense does not qualify as newly discovered evidence, Bloomberg reported.

Bitcoin Enters ‘Most Frustrating Phase,’ CryptoQuant Says: A Look At What’s To Come
March 12, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Bitcoin (BTC) is currently navigating a trading range between $60,000 and $73,000, entering what analytics platform CryptoQuant describes as “the most frustrating phase in the…

Ripple eyes $50B valuation with $750M buyback: Is XRP paying the price?
March 12, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Ripple’s $750 million buyback splits sentiment as XRP traders brace for volatility.

FDIC rejects deposit insurance request tied to stablecoin holdings
March 12, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
FDIC says stablecoin holders will not qualify for federal deposit insurance under new US rules, leaving digital dollar users without the protections given to traditional bank…

Bonk.fun warns hackers hijacked domain in wallet-drainer attack
March 12, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Bonk.fun warned users not to use its site after attackers hijacked the domain and pushed a fake wallet-draining prompt.

Sharplink Posts $28 Million Revenue as Ethereum Holdings Hit 868,699
March 12, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Sharplink has released its 2025 financial results, highlighting a major shift into an institutional-grade ethereum treasury model.

Ripple, Mastercard team up with 85 firms to advance crypto payments
March 12, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Ripple and Mastercard are leading 85 companies in bringing crypto into real-world payments.

This startup wants to tokenize crude oil trading – and it's gearing up for a 2027 launch
March 12, 2026 | coindesk.com
LITRO aims to modernize the $6 trillion oil market by replacing slow, paper-based settlement with 24/7, on-chain trading and redemption.

Binance Launches Defamation Lawsuit Against Wall Street Journal Over Iran Sanctions Claims
March 12, 2026 | dailyhodl.com
The crypto exchange giant Binance is launching a legal battle against the Wall Street Journal. Binance has filed a defamation complaint in the U.S.

Prosecutors move to block Sam Bankman-Fried’s request for retrial
March 12, 2026 | theblock.co
US prosecutors said that Sam Bankman-Fried's motion failed to present any legitimate newly discovered evidence.

Bitcoin Miner MARA Transfers 298 BTC After Opening Door To Sales
March 12, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Bitcoin miner MARA has transferred 298 BTC to Cumberland, a move that could be linked to the company’s new stance on BTC sales.

Asia’s biggest bitcoin buyer now wants to build the BTC ecosystem
March 12, 2026 | coindesk.com
Tokyo-listed Metaplanet is expanding beyond holding BTC into funding, incubating, and granting to companies building bitcoin financial infrastructure.

Across's acx rockets 80%, massively beating bitcoin, on plans to dump its DAO structure
March 12, 2026 | coindesk.com
The bridging protocol's team wants to exchange ACX tokens for equity in a new U.S.

Crypto code commits fall 75% as developers move to AI projects
March 12, 2026 | coindesk.com
Developers are shifting toward artificial intelligence infrastructure as blockchain ecosystems lose contributors across major networks, from Ethereum to Solana.

New Zealand regulator says NZDD stablecoin not a financial product
March 12, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Law firm MinterEllisonRuddWatts, which acted on behalf of the stablecoin’s issuer, says the designation of the token is an important step for regulatory clarity.

Hash2cash Bets on Tokenized Hashrate; Executive Rejects AI Pivot
March 12, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
The bitcoin mining industry is facing a severe hashrate shakeout, leading many independent operators to cease operations.

Crypto hacks drop 87%, but scams are getting smarter: Here’s how
March 12, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
One wrong click, one copied address, and millions vanished.

White House Crypto Advisor Denounces Attempts To Sabotage CLARITY Act’s Goals
March 12, 2026 | newsbtc.com
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.

Is Coinbase Sabotaging Bitcoin De Minimis Tax Exemption In Favor Of Stablecoins?
March 12, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
A new controversy has emerged within the cryptocurrency community, particularly on “crypto Twitter,” involving US-based exchange Coinbase (COIN).

AI agent payment volumes lower than reported, but adoption is growing: a16z
March 12, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
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.

Bonk.fun’s official website hijacked, draining user funds upon interaction
March 12, 2026 | theblock.co
A Bonk operator said hackers set up a faulty terms-of-service message, but noted that losses from the security breach were minimal.

OP Labs cuts 20 employees as Ethereum L2 developer narrows strategic focus
March 12, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
OP Labs' restructuring reflects a broader trend in the crypto industry towards strategic focus and efficiency amid evolving market conditions.

Kalshi preemptively sues Iowa, claiming risk of enforcement action
March 12, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
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.

Stablecoin yields will bring fresh money to US banks: White House's Witt
March 12, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
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.

From Blackouts to Bitcoin: South African Power Utility’s Surreal Pivot to High-Intensity Power Sales
March 12, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Eskom, South Africa’s state-owned power utility, is reversing its previous stance by targeting high-intensity energy consumers, specifically bitcoin mining companies.

Dogecoin (DOGE) Pullback Sparks Tension — Will Support Hold?
March 12, 2026 | newsbtc.com
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.

XRP steadies near $1.38 as Bollinger squeeze hints at breakout before CPI
March 12, 2026 | coindesk.com
nvestors are closely watching the upcoming U.S.

BoE open to scrapping stablecoin limit idea after backlash
March 12, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
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.

Metaplanet Deepens Bitcoin Strategy With $25M Investment Plan, New Venture Arm
March 12, 2026 | decrypt.co
Metaplanet is launching two subsidiaries and backing Japan's first licensed yen stablecoin as it bets on the country's digital asset infrastructure.

Binance Founder Now Richer Than Bill Gates? CZ Reacts To $110B Net Worth Estimate
March 12, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
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…