XRP Hits $1.52 as BlackRock Tokenization Strategy Eyes XRPL Utility

XRP Hits $1.52 as BlackRock Tokenization Strategy Eyes XRPL Utility

The growing momentum around asset tokenization is shifting from theory to a massive market reality, with BlackRock at the center of a “tsunami” that is reshaping U.S. financial markets. As the world’s largest asset manager surpasses $14 trillion in assets under management (AUM), its aggressive pivot toward blockchain-based infrastructure is providing a significant tailwind for … Read more

AI Crypto Tokens Surge as Nvidia Signals Agentic AI Breakthrough

AI Crypto Tokens Surge as Nvidia Signals Agentic AI Breakthrough

The cryptocurrency market is witnessing a sharp rally in AI-linked tokens fueled by an optimistic outlook from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. While addressing the crowd at the GTC conference in San Jose, Huang declared that “the agentic AI inflection point has arrived,” signaling a shift toward autonomous AI systems that can act and transact independently. … Read more

Why is the Crypto Market Up Today?

Why is the Crypto Market Up Today?

As of March 16, 2026, the broader cryptocurrency market is up 3.5%, driven by a renewed trend of investors shifting back into riskier assets like cryptocurrencies after moving away from traditional hedges. The market surge is aligned with Bitcoin’s bullish run above $74K, pushing the total crypto market capitalization toward $2.6 trillion. The uptrend is … Read more

Venus Protocol Exploited for $3.7M in ‘Thena’ Price Manipulation Attack

Venus Protocol Exploited for $3.7M in ‘Thena’ Price Manipulation Attack

Venus Protocol, a leading decentralized lending and borrowing platform on the BNB Chain, suffered a highly sophisticated flash-loan attack on its Core Pool on Sunday, resulting in the theft of approximately $3.7 million in various crypto assets. The platform detected suspicious trading activity in the liquidity pools for Thena (THE) and PancakeSwap (CAKE) tokens – … Read more

Bitcoin Hits $74K, Brent Tops $105 Following U.S. Strikes on Kharg Island

Bitcoin Hits $74K, Brent Tops $105 Following U.S. Strikes on Kharg Island

Bitcoin (BTC) posted major gains over the weekend as escalating tensions in the Middle East pushed oil prices higher. The world’s largest crypto traded at about $72,750 on Sunday, up roughly 2.5% during a volatile session that saw it climb above $73,300 earlier in the day before retreating. Meanwhile, Crude oil was up roughly 3% … Read more

Former British PM Boris Johnson Labels Bitcoin a “Giant Ponzi Scheme”

Former British PM Boris Johnson Labels Bitcoin a "Giant Ponzi Scheme"

In a move that has reignited the long-standing debate over the intrinsic value of digital assets, former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has publicly characterized Bitcoin as a “giant Ponzi scheme.” The comments, published on March 13, 2026, triggered a forceful backlash from prominent industry figures, most notably Strategy Inc. Chairman Michael Saylor. The exchange … Read more

Circle (CRCL) Overtakes Tether in Adjusted Volume With 64% Market Share

Circle (CRCL) Overtakes Tether in Adjusted Volume With 64% Market Share

On Friday, analysts at Japanese multinational banking and investment firm Mizuho increased stablecoin issuer Circle Internet Group’s (NYSE: CRCL) price target from $100 to $120, as the company’s flagship USDC coin surpassed Tether’s USDT in adjusted year-to-date volume. 2026 data show that USDC now accounts for 64% of total stablecoin trading volume, reversing a long-standing … Read more

Crypto Scam: Crypto ATM Scams Spike, $333 Million Lost in US

Crypto ATM Scams Spike, $333 Million Lost in US

The rate of crypto ATM scams or violent attacks involving cryptocurrencies has grown exponentially. In 2025, cryptocurrency scams have reached record highs, with estimates suggesting total losses of over 17 billion globally. The adoption of cryptocurrencies has increased to a fine level in recent years, and fraudsters use advanced tools like artificial intelligence and anonymous … Read more

BlackRock ETHB Staking ETF Debuts With $15.5M Trading Volume Day One

BlackRock ETHB Staking ETF Debuts With $15.5M Trading Volume Day One

World’s largest asset manager and exchange-traded fund issuer BlackRock’s iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHB) posted over $15.5 million in volume on its first trading day, according to Bloomberg’s senior ETF analyst James Seyffart. The product invests and stakes Ether – the world’s second largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, locking up the tokens on the … Read more

Bitcoin (BTC) Reclaims $72K as Institutional ETF Inflows Offset Oil Shock

Bitcoin (BTC) Reclaims $72K as Institutional ETF Inflows Offset Oil Shock

In a week marked by war shocks and extreme energy volatility, Bitcoin (BTC) made a dramatic recovery to reclaim the $71,000 level as tensions in the Middle East continue to weigh on equities. Meanwhile, oil prices are edging higher amid concerns of a prolonged conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran. With fears growing over … Read more