Create Your Own Information Diet

Follow and discuss news around the Web

Fed holds rates amid higher inflation outlook: Bitcoin bounces to $72K   north  
Bitcoin’s pre-FOMC sell-off eased as the US Federal Reserve's choice to leave interest rates unchanged was followed by a swift bounce in BTC price.
Keywords: Market Analysis

Authors: Biraajmaan Tamuly ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-03-18 18:16:41
Fed holds rates amid higher inflation outlook: Bitcoin bounces to $72K
| Discuss
Crypto industry ties were a liability in Illinois primary   north  
Ties to the crypto industry became a vector for attack in a recent Democratic primary election in the state of Illinois.
Keywords: Features

Authors: Aaron Wood ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-03-18 14:20:36
Crypto industry ties were a liability in Illinois primary
| Discuss
Big Questions: Can Bitcoin save you from the dreaded Cantillon Effect?   north  
When new money is created, those closest to the money printer get richer. Named the Cantillon Effect, it may be a good reason to buy Bitcoin.
Keywords: Magazine

Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-03-18 13:00:00
Big Questions: Can Bitcoin save you from the dreaded Cantillon Effect?
| Discuss
Crypto cards aren't the future, but onchain credit is   north  
Crypto cards force asset sales and tax hits. Onchain credit enables yield-bearing collateral power spending without liquidation, making cards obsolete interfaces.
Keywords: Opinion

Authors: Vikram Arun ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-03-18 12:30:00
Crypto cards aren't the future, but onchain credit is
| Discuss
Hope Lifts Risk Appetites Ahead of the Bank of Canada and FOMC Meetings   north  
There are three main talking points today. The first is the war. While it continues to rage, more oil is reportedly moving through the Strait of Hormuz and pipelines that bypass the choke point entirely. President Trump is again holding out the possibility that the war ends shortly. Second, [...]
Keywords: Currency Movement

Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-03-18 10:52:00
Hope Lifts Risk Appetites Ahead of the Bank of Canada and FOMC Meetings
| Discuss
Ethereum aims to cut bridge times by 98% to 13 seconds with new rule   north  
Ethereum’s FCR aims to reduce bridge times by up to 98%, bringing L1-to-L2 and exchange deposits down to 13 seconds without a hard fork.
Keywords: Latest News

Authors: Amin Haqshanas ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-03-18 10:18:41
Ethereum aims to cut bridge times by 98% to 13 seconds with new rule
| Discuss
Bitcoin analysis sees $68K support as gold slips at key $5K level   north  
Bitcoin consolidated recent gains in the face of blanket skepticism over its rebound, while gold threatened to give up $5,000 support.
Keywords: Markets

Authors: William Suberg ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-03-17 16:54:45
Bitcoin analysis sees $68K support as gold slips at key $5K level
| Discuss
Mastercard agrees to acquire BVNK in $1.8B stablecoin deal   north  
Mastercard agreed to acquire BVNK for up to $1.8 billion as it expands further into stablecoin and blockchain-based payments.
Keywords: Latest News

Authors: Amin Haqshanas ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-03-17 14:13:15
Mastercard agrees to acquire BVNK in $1.8B stablecoin deal
| Discuss
‘Bitcoin Standard’ author explores reality where decentralized gold stopped WWI   north  
Saifedean Ammous, the author of The Bitcoin Standard, released an alternate history last fall, in which a decentralized gold system uproots central banking.
Keywords: Features

Authors: Aaron Wood ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-03-17 13:30:00
‘Bitcoin Standard’ author explores reality where decentralized gold stopped WWI
| Discuss
Decentralized compute has failed, so far   north  
Decentralized compute fails without cryptographic verification. Today's networks decentralize GPUs but centralize trust.
Keywords: Opinion

Authors: Leo Fan ( top authors )
Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-03-17 12:30:00
Decentralized compute has failed, so far
| Discuss
RBA Hikes in a 5-4 Decision, Trump-Xi Meeting Postponed, Beijing Tightens Restrictions on Fertilizer   north  
There have been three developments to note. First, President Trump’s trip to China has been postponed by at least a month. The White House linked it to the war efforts, but earlier reports claimed Chinese officials were disappointed with the lack of progress in the preparatory efforts. The US [...]
Keywords: Currency Movement

Authors: Marc Chandler ( top authors )
Source: Marc to Market ( active sources )
Published: 2026-03-17 10:50:00
RBA Hikes in a 5-4 Decision, Trump-Xi Meeting Postponed,  Beijing Tightens Restrictions on Fertilizer
| Discuss
Stablecoin Payments for Enterprise: A Practical Guide   north  
Learn how enterprise finance teams are using stablecoins in 2026 for cross-border B2B payments, treasury management, and payroll, with real cost savings and infrastructure guidance.

Source: Polygon Blog — Payments, Stablecoins & Blockchain Infrastructure Insights ( active sources )
Published: 2026-03-17 00:00:00
Stablecoin Payments for Enterprise: A Practical Guide
| Discuss
Webinar Recap: Corporate Treasury Onchain — 24/7 Global Liquidity   north  
Discover how global enterprises are moving corporate treasury onchain. Learn how Solana and Fireblocks enable 24/7 liquidity, instant global payouts, and yield generation using stablecoins. Read article

Source: Solana News | Solana Media ( active sources )
Published: 2026-03-17 00:00:00
Webinar Recap: Corporate Treasury Onchain — 24/7 Global Liquidity
| Discuss
Metaplanet’s Japan Bitcoin bet, Bithumb ordered suspension: Asia Express   north  
Metaplanet invests in Japanese Bitcoin companies. Bithumb handed a six-month suspension. Asia Express
Keywords: Magazine

Source: Cointelegraph.com News ( active sources )
Published: 2026-03-16 23:27:46
Metaplanet’s Japan Bitcoin bet, Bithumb ordered suspension: Asia Express
| Discuss
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
| Discuss
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
| Discuss
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
| Discuss
$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
| Discuss
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
| Discuss
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
| Discuss
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
| Discuss
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
| Discuss
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
| Discuss
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
| Discuss
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
| Discuss