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Injective Expands Blockchain Payments Stack With USDC and Cross-Chain Protocol

Bitcoin | 2026-03-17, 21:52

Injective said on Tuesday that it plans to integrate USD

SEC CFTC Crypto Guidance: Landmark Joint Framework Clarifies Securities Law Application for Digital Assets

Bitcoin World | 2026-03-17, 21:50

WASHINGTON, D.C., March 15, 2025 – In a significant development for the digital asset industry, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have issued joint interpretive guidance on applying federal

Moody’s Ratings Becomes First Credit Rating Agency to Bring Independent Credit Analysis to Blockchain Financial Infrastructure

no EC The Huntsville Item | 2026-03-17, 21:23

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 17, 2026-- ...

The $1.8 Billion Bridge: Mastercard Acquires Stablecoin Giant BVNK

Coin Idol | 2026-03-17, 21:16

Published: Mar 17, 2026 at 20:23 Mastercard announced today, March 17, 2026, a definitive agreement to acquire BVNK, a leader in stablecoin payment infrastructure, for a staggering $1.8 billion. BVNK, which processes over

Money20/20 Forms Strategic Alliance With The Digital Chamber to Bridge Fintech and Policy

Crypto Economy | 2026-03-17, 19:47

Money20/20�announced a strategic alliance with The Digital Chamber (TDC), the largest digital assets and blockchain industry association in the United States. The announcement was made during the�DC Blockchain Summit 2026�in Washington, a two-day event that

Aster Chain Launches With Private, Zero-Gas Trading

Bitcoin | 2026-03-17, 18:16

Aster has launched its mainnet, introducing a privacy-first

1inch Fusion Mode Shatters Records with $82.8M Average Daily Volume in Q4 Surge

Bitcoin World | 2026-03-17, 17:38

The decentralized exchange landscape witnessed a significant milestone in late 2023 as 1inch Fusion mode’s average daily trading volume reached $82.8 million during the fourth quarter, representing a substantial 22.6% increase from the previous quarter

Ethereum’s Revolutionary FCR Solution Slashes L1 to L2 Deposit Times to a Blazing 13 Seconds

Bitcoin World | 2026-03-17, 17:38

In a landmark announcement poised to transform user experience, the Ethereum Foundation has unveiled the Fast Confirmation Rule (FCR), a groundbreaking solution that will reduce deposit confirmation times from Ethereum’s mainnet to Layer 2 networks and

Theo’s $100M Masterstroke: Gold-Backed Stablecoin thUSD Aims to Redefine Digital Finance

Bitcoin World | 2026-03-17, 17:38

In a landmark move for digital asset infrastructure, real-world asset tokenization platform Theo has secured a monumental $100 million to launch and back its innovative gold-pegged, yield-bearing stablecoin, thUSD. This strategic funding, confirmed in late

Coinbase Listing Roadmap Expands: Strategic Addition of KAT Cryptocurrency Signals Market Evolution

Bitcoin World | 2026-03-17, 17:38

San Francisco, March 2025 – Leading cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has announced a significant update to its digital asset listing roadmap, adding the KAT token to its planned offerings. This strategic move signals the exchange’s ongoing commitment to

Bitcoin Scarcity Crisis: MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor Warns Supply Can’t Meet Global Demand

Bitcoin World | 2026-03-17, 17:38

In a statement that sent ripples through financial markets, MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor declared on March 15, 2025, that there simply isn’t enough Bitcoin to satisfy global demand. This stark warning from one of cryptocurrency’s most

Aster Chain Breakthrough: Changpeng Zhao’s ‘This is Huge’ Endorsement Signals Privacy Trading Shift

Bitcoin World | 2026-03-17, 17:38

In a significant development for the cryptocurrency sector, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has publicly endorsed the Aster Chain blockchain, calling its capability for private trading “huge.” This endorsement, made via social media on March 21,

Gold IRA Rollover: Learn to Transfer Gold IRA Guide Released (2026)

ACCESSWIRE | 2026-03-17, 16:51

IRAEmpire has released a new gold IRA rollover guide to help consumers learn about the process and make better-informed decisions in 2026. NASHVILLE, TN / ACCESS Newswire / March 17, 2026 / As investors look for ways to protect retirement savings from

iTrustCapital Sees Momentum in 2026 as More People Turn to the Platform for Buying Physical ...

ACCESSWIRE | 2026-03-17, 16:51

IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / March 17, 2026 / iTrustCapital is seeing steady growth in 2026 as more long-term investors turn to the platform to buy physical gold and silver inside their retirement accounts. , and that momentum has continued as savers look

C2 Blockchain Reports DOG (Bitcoin) Treasury Holdings Surpassing 900 Million DOG

ACCESSWIRE | 2026-03-17, 16:51

MIAMI BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / March 17, 2026 / C2 Blockchain Inc. (OTCID:CBLO), a blockchain infrastructure and digital asset treasury company, today announced that its treasury holdings of DOG (Bitcoin) have increased to 900,789,168.9 Coins. The Company

Keyban Raises Funding to Accelerate Its Infrastructure for Agentic Commerce

ACCESSWIRE | 2026-03-17, 16:51

Digital Product Passport (DPP), blockchain-based loyalty and Agent Wallet combined to power AI-driven commerce and agent transactions. PARIS, FR / ACCESS Newswire / March 17, 2026 / Keyban announced today a €500,000 pre-seed funding round raised from its

Bitcoin Whale Accumulation: Strategic Move Nets $9M Profit in Fortnight

Bitcoin World | 2026-03-17, 16:09

A significant and anonymous cryptocurrency entity, commonly termed a ‘whale,’ has executed a major strategic accumulation of Bitcoin, withdrawing 2,634.7 BTC from a leading exchange over a two-week period for a paper profit exceeding $9 million as

CFTC No-Action Letter for Phantom Wallet Delivers Crucial Regulatory Clarity for Crypto

Bitcoin World | 2026-03-17, 16:09

WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 15, 2025 – The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued a significant no-action letter regarding the Phantom wallet, providing crucial regulatory clarity for the cryptocurrency industry. This decision explicitly

Tether Partner Antalpha’s $8.5M XAUT Deposit to Cobo Signals Major Institutional Confidence

Bitcoin World | 2026-03-17, 16:09

In a significant move underscoring institutional confidence in regulated digital asset custody, Tether partner Antalpha has deposited 1,700 XAUT, valued at approximately $8.46 million, into the Singapore-based custody firm Cobo. This transaction, identified by

AI Shopping Agents Face Crucial Test: World’s New ‘Proof of Human’ Tool Aims to Stop Fraud

Bitcoin World | 2026-03-17, 16:09

In a significant move to secure the burgeoning world of automated online shopping, Tools for Humanity (TFH) has launched a beta tool designed to verify the humans behind AI purchasing agents. The company, co-founded by Sam Altman, announced AgentKit on

Mastercard Adds Blockchain Muscle With $1.8B BVNK Acquisition

Finance Magnates | 2026-03-17, 14:42

Mastercard has agreed to acquire BVNK, a UK-based provider of stablecoin infrastructure, in a deal worth up to $1.8 billion. In Tuesday’s announcement, the payments giant mentioned that the acquisition includes $300 million in contingent payments. It will

Arbitrum Shatters Records: Surpasses 2.1 Billion Cumulative Transactions as Layer 2 Dominance Grows

Bitcoin World | 2026-03-17, 14:42

In a landmark achievement for Ethereum scaling, the Arbitrum Layer 2 network has officially processed over 2.1 billion cumulative transactions, signaling a seismic shift in blockchain adoption and utility. The Arbitrum Foundation confirmed this staggering

Strategic GSR Acquisition Unlocks Revolutionary Token Design Capabilities for Crypto Projects

Bitcoin World | 2026-03-17, 14:42

In a landmark move reshaping crypto project infrastructure, leading cryptocurrency market maker GSR has strategically acquired Autonomous and Architech for $57 million, fundamentally expanding its service portfolio to encompass the entire token lifecycle.

Revolutionary Tokenized Deposit Network: US Regional Banks Partner on zkSync for Banking Future

Bitcoin World | 2026-03-17, 14:42

In a significant move for the traditional finance sector, a consortium of major U.S. regional banks announced development of a groundbreaking tokenized deposit platform. This initiative, reported by CoinDesk in March 2025, will leverage the zkSync Ethereum

Revolutionary: Tether’s AI Fine-Tuning Tech Brings Billion-Parameter Models to Smartphones

Bitcoin World | 2026-03-17, 14:42

In a groundbreaking development that could democratize artificial intelligence, Tether has unveiled revolutionary technology enabling AI model fine-tuning on smartphones. The stablecoin giant announced the world’s first cross-platform LoRA fine-tuning

Injective Unleashes Native USDC with Revolutionary Cross-Chain Transfer Support

Bitcoin World | 2026-03-17, 14:42

The Injective blockchain has achieved a significant milestone in decentralized finance interoperability. On March 15, 2025, the Layer 1 protocol officially launched native USDC on its mainnet. This development fundamentally enhances cross-chain functionality

AI Altcoins and Privacy Tokens Surge: Expert Analysis Reveals Capital Rotation Amidst Bitcoin’s Powerful Rebound

Bitcoin World | 2026-03-17, 14:42

In a significant shift for digital asset markets, AI-focused and privacy-centric altcoins are demonstrating powerful gains, capitalizing on a broader recovery spearheaded by Bitcoin. This movement, observed globally in March 2025, signals a potential change in

Orbs Unveils Agentic Layer for Autonomous DeFi Trading

Bitcoin | 2026-03-17, 13:26

Orbs has introduced a new execution layer to enable