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Crypto needs to put on a business suit   north  
Crypto’s innovation dazzles but fragments liquidity. Institutions demand boring reliability over novel protocols to move real capital at scale.
Keywords: Opinion

Authors: Neil Staunton ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-03-16 12:30:00
Crypto needs to put on a business suit
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Strategy buys $1.6B in Bitcoin as holdings surpass 761,000 BTC   north  
Strategy bought 22,337 Bitcoin for $1.57 billion last week, lifting total holdings to 761,068 BTC as it funds purchases through record sales of its STRC preferred stock.
Keywords: Latest News

Authors: Helen Partz ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-03-16 12:21:54
Strategy buys $1.6B in Bitcoin as holdings surpass 761,000 BTC
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Precarious Calm in the Capital Markets, with a Softer Greenback   north  
The war continues to dominate, but the dollar is trading lower against the G10 currencies. April WTI is trading in around a $3 range on both sides of $99 a barrel. US and European benchmark 10-year yields are a little softer. If the markets seem calmer, recognize that it is precarious as the [...]
Keywords: Currency Movement

Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-03-16 10:52:00
Precarious Calm in the Capital Markets, with a Softer Greenback
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$58K BTC price still in play? Five things to know in Bitcoin this week   north  
Bitcoin traders demanded further support reclaims to avoid a return to fresh macro lows next, as BTC price hit six-week highs.
Keywords: Markets

Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-03-16 10:19:56
$58K BTC price still in play? Five things to know in Bitcoin this week
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How Polygon's Gas Fee Upgrade Delivered More Predictable Costs   north  
Polygon Just Made Transaction Fees More Predictable for Institutions

Source: Polygon Blog — Payments, Stablecoins & Blockchain Infrastructure Insights ( active sources )
Published: 2026-03-16 00:00:00
How Polygon's Gas Fee Upgrade Delivered More Predictable Costs
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Bitcoin price teases key support reclaims with weekly close above $70K   north  
Bitcoin edged toward an important weekly close above $70,000 that would include a reclaim of an important 200-week trend line.
Keywords: Markets

Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-03-15 15:12:03
Bitcoin price teases key support reclaims with weekly close above $70K
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Stablecoin uncertainty could hurt banks more than crypto firms: Expert   north  
Regulatory uncertainty around stablecoins may disadvantage banks, as crypto firms continue expanding while financial institutions wait for clearer rules.
Keywords: Latest News

Authors: Amin Haqshanas ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-03-15 10:01:51
Stablecoin uncertainty could hurt banks more than crypto firms: Expert
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Bitcoin beats stocks as Strategy's STRC hints at $776M BTC buying potential   north  
BTC faces bull trap risks due to the formation of a bear flag pattern, with a measured downside target at around $51,000.
Keywords: Market Analysis

Authors: Yashu Gola ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-03-14 17:38:08
Bitcoin beats stocks as Strategy's STRC hints at $776M BTC buying potential
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Crypto can fight money laundering without stifling financial freedom   north  
Blockchain's transparency traces illicit flows better than fiat systems. Industry-wide information sharing and unified AML rules close gaps, without curbing liberty.
Keywords: Opinion

Authors: Ana Carolina Oliveira ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-03-14 12:30:00
Crypto can fight money laundering without stifling financial freedom
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Week Ahead: Eight of the G10 Central Banks Meet, Maybe One Moves   north  
The Middle East War dominates the investment climate. The inflationary implications are first order considerations and there has been a large swing in expectations of central bank policy this year. Japan is a notable exception as the swaps market continues to discount almost two hikes this [...]
Keywords: Macro, Prices

Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-03-14 11:15:00
Week Ahead:  Eight of the G10 Central Banks Meet, Maybe One Moves
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USDC market cap nears record $80B amid ‘capital flight’ in UAE: Analyst   north  
USDC’s market cap is approaching a record $80 billion, with one analyst linking the surge to capital flight and turmoil in Dubai’s real estate market.
Keywords: Latest News

Authors: Amin Haqshanas ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-03-14 10:43:55
USDC market cap nears record $80B amid ‘capital flight’ in UAE: Analyst
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Bitcoin price eyes $74K rematch as US PCE inflation boosts crypto, stocks   north  
Bitcoin bulls squeezed the market toward $74,000 again as promising US inflation data buoyed risk assets, but BTC price forecasts stayed mixed.
Keywords: Markets

Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-03-13 14:58:30
Bitcoin price eyes $74K rematch as US PCE inflation boosts crypto, stocks
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DOJ and Europol take down SocksEscort network tied to crypto fraud   north  
Law enforcement agencies seized 34 domains, 23 servers and froze $3.5 million in crypto linked to SocksEscort, a proxy service that hijacked 369,000 devices.
Keywords: Latest News

Authors: Helen Partz ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-03-13 13:59:35
DOJ and Europol take down SocksEscort network tied to crypto fraud
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UK central bank is warming up to stablecoins, but says industry input is lacking   north  
The Bank of England is open to fixes on its proposed stablecoin framework, but one official said it needs better feedback from crypto industry participants.
Keywords: Features

Authors: Aaron Wood ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-03-13 13:30:00
UK central bank is warming up to stablecoins, but says industry input is lacking
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Bitcoin’s ‘narrative vacuum,’ Ethereum now inevitable: Trade Secrets   north  
Bitcoin hit by macro in the absence of a strong narrative, Ethereum down for now, but AI and CLARITY Act make it unstoppable. Trade Secrets
Keywords: Magazine

Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-03-13 13:20:00
Bitcoin’s ‘narrative vacuum,’ Ethereum now inevitable: Trade Secrets
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Prediction markets will scale as far as their resolution infrastructure allows   north  
Prediction market volume scales every month, as resolution infrastructure becomes a bottleneck. Opaque outcomes drive capital to headline markets only.
Keywords: Opinion

Authors: David Azubike ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-03-13 12:30:00
Prediction markets will scale as far as their resolution infrastructure allows
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The War Rages On; Equities and Bonds Don't Like It,   north  
The war and rhetoric around it keep investors on edge, even though WTI and Brent are consolidating now after reaching marginal new four-day highs. The greenback is firm against the G10 currencies. Disappointing UK January GDP has weighed on sterling, whose 0.65% loss leads the majors. The [...]
Keywords: Currency Movement

Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-03-13 10:56:00
The War Rages On; Equities and Bonds Don't Like It,
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The Promise of Ethereum: Introducing the EF Mandate   north  
Dearest Friends, Today we are publishing the EF Mandate, a document that serves as part constitution, part manifesto, and part guide for the Ethereum Foundation. It is written primarily for the EF itself: to be clear about what we are here to do, the principles by which we...
Keywords: Organizational

Source: Ethereum Foundation Blog ( active sources )
Published: 2026-03-13 00:00:00
The Promise of Ethereum: Introducing the EF Mandate
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Bitcoin hugs $70K range as March Fed rate cut odds fall below 1%   north  
Bitcoin reacted in kind to calm US macro data, while oil stayed volatile amid uncertainty over the duration of the Middle East conflict.
Keywords: Markets

Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-03-12 13:30:58
Bitcoin hugs $70K range as March Fed rate cut odds fall below 1%
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Fly’s mind ‘uploaded,’ human brain cell wetware plays Doom: AI Eye   north  
The truth behind viral claims scientists have uploaded a fly’s mind, and human brain cell AI wetware may perform better than silicon. AI Eye
Keywords: Magazine

Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-03-12 13:20:00
Fly’s mind ‘uploaded,’ human brain cell wetware plays Doom: AI Eye
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Perp DEXs become the latest battleground for blockchains   north  
Chains are launching perp DEXs to capture trading activity, but history suggests liquidity will consolidate around only a handful of platforms.
Keywords: Features

Authors: Yohan Yun ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-03-12 12:42:03
Perp DEXs become the latest battleground for blockchains
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Stablecoins are becoming crypto’s largest wasted resource   north  
Stablecoins move trillions each year but mostly sit unused, leaving a widespread inefficiency across crypto markets.
Keywords: Opinion

Authors: Artemiy Parshakov ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-03-12 12:30:00
Stablecoins are becoming crypto’s largest wasted resource
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JPMorgan sued over alleged role in $328M crypto Ponzi scheme   north  
Investors allege JPMorgan helped facilitate fund flows in a $328 million crypto Ponzi scheme, while a parallel federal case targets Goliath Ventures’ founder.
Keywords: Latest News

Authors: Helen Partz ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-03-12 10:59:08
JPMorgan sued over alleged role in $328M crypto Ponzi scheme
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The War Escalates and Markets are Unimpressed with IEA Oil Move   north  
The Middle East war is escalating. The market seems unimpressed with the announcement that strategic oil reserves will be released. The announcement is light on details, such as pace and composition. Moreover, the markets’ understanding of the disruption is well beyond oil and includes gas, [...]
Keywords: Currency Movement

Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-03-12 10:47:00
The War Escalates and Markets are Unimpressed with IEA Oil Move
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The True Cost of Cross-Border B2B Payments   north  
Cross-border B2B payments cost businesses $700B+ in fees annually. Learn where the money goes and how modern infrastructure cuts costs by orders of magnitude

Source: Polygon Blog — Payments, Stablecoins & Blockchain Infrastructure Insights ( active sources )
Published: 2026-03-12 00:00:00
The True Cost of Cross-Border B2B Payments
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