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The cryptocurrency market is nearing the end of the first quarter of 2026 and is in a unique position of stability. Unlike the past where BTC experienced extreme price swings; in March BTC has been flat and rather like what transpired in this same month one year ago, with analyst Daan Crypto

When a tourist from Bangkok taps to pay in Singapore using their Thai e-wallet, few stop to consider what powers that transaction. But for Singapore-based StraitsX, the company behind the stablecoin infrastructure running in the background, that seamless experience is exactly the point. Between t

BitMart, a cryptocurrency exchange with users worldwide, today announced the listing of SynboCoin (SYNBO) on its trading platform. With the listing, BitMart serves as a platform that facilitates the buying and selling of the SynboCoin and also functions as an important hub for the asset’s market

Since Bitcoin's all-time high of $127,000 in October 2025, the first quarter of 2026 has gotten off to a shaky start, with Bitcoin crashing to a $60,000 floor in under five months. While this whiplash may be painful, it looks worse than it really is: the market is actually doing exactly what it

Strategy (MSTR) did not increase its bitcoin holdings last week, breaking a streak of 13 consecutive weekly purchases. Executive Chairman Michael Saylor instead focused on a different offering, with MSTR holding 762,099 BTC at an average price of $75,694 each.

Following reports that the United States is preparing a stronger military operation for a final strike against Iran, Bitcoin plummeted, falling to $66,000. The report further stated that the planned attack will only be carried out if the ongoing peace talks fall through Amid this development,

In brief A leaked draft post revealed Anthropic’s most powerful AI model, Claude Mythos. The model also appears to introduce a new tier above Opus, internally referred to as “Capybara.” Cybersecurity stocks declined after reports suggested the system could accelerate AI-driven

Industry representatives recently reviewed the crypto market structure bill's proposed yield language, prompting mixed reactions. The legislation is set to progress with a markup anticipated in April, though concerns about its implications persist.

In brief ICE has invested another $600 million into Polymarket, fulfilling its commitment made in October. Rival Kalshi recently raised $1 billion at a $22 billion valuation, outpacing Polymarket's current valuation. Prediction markets face mounting regulatory pressure, with lawmakers

Kalshi has received approval for margin trading, aiming to attract institutional investors. The license enables it to act as a futures commission merchant, pending CFTC approval. This shift could enhance trading potential in prediction markets, facing competition and regulatory challenges.

Bitwise asserts that Bitcoin has already adjusted to tighter monetary policy impacts, while stocks remain vulnerable to macroeconomic shocks. With rising energy prices influencing inflation, expectations of Fed rate cuts have shifted significantly. Bitcoin's prior declines indicate its sensitivity to market conditions, while equities are now correcting from high valuations.

Canada’s federal government has moved to ban cryptocurrency donations to political campaigns, shutting down a fundraising channel that appears to have seen little to no real-world use in the country's previous elections. Bill C-25, the Strong and Free Elections Act, introduced March 26, would

The 2026 crypto market is moving at a breakneck pace, driven by institutional adoption and breakthrough blockchain technologies. For traders aiming to capitalize on rapid price shifts, identifying assets with high liquidity and strong market catalysts is essential. This guide examines the current tr

In brief California public officials are banned via executive order from using inside information to make money on prediction markets. The ban extends to state officials and appointees using information to help others from profiting, as well. The order follows continued scrutiny from

The Clarity Act's proposed stablecoin rules may hinder decentralized finance (DeFi) by banning yield on stablecoin balances, re-centralizing yield to traditional financial institutions. This could reduce competition and impact DeFi platforms, while benefiting infrastructure players like Circle.