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The U.S. Treasury Department reports that midway through the 2026 tax filing season, more than 63.5 million tax returns have been processed, with the average refund exceeding $3,700—a 10.2 percent increase from the prior year.

Ripple plans to acquire BC Payments Australia in April to obtain an Australian Financial Services License (AFSL) in order to provide comprehensive financial services. The AFSL will enable Ripple to effectively manage the entire transaction process and strengthen its presence in the Australian market. At the same time, Ripple has rapidly obtained multiple licenses over the past year, further enhancing its global business capabilities. In Australia, the crypto market faces banking restrictions, and Ripple's entry aims to improve this situation.

The Federal Court of Ohio dismissed Kalshi's injunction request, ruling that the CFTC's exclusive jurisdiction over sports event contracts and the federal law preemption argument are both unsubstantiated, and noting that the CFTC's inaction does not prove that the contracts are federally regulated. Kalshi expressed disagreement with the ruling and will appeal. This decision strengthens state-level regulation of prediction markets and could impact the future legal framework of the industry.

Benchmark Company remains optimistic about Intchains Group's stock, projecting a potential doubling despite lowering its price target due to revised revenue forecasts. The company is shifting towards hybrid crypto infrastructure, increasing Ethereum staking and reserves.

Ripple is pushing aggressively into global markets while embedding XRP deeper into its financial infrastructure, as CEO Brad Garlinghouse signals expanding payments, liquidity, and treasury ambitions tied to digital asset adoption. Is Ripple Quietly Building the XRP Engine That Could Reshape

Hedera (HBAR) latest developments suggest steady institutional interest beneath a consolidating price. The network has continued to attract capital and enterprise partners even as the broader crypto market remains volatile. ETF inflows are one sign of that trend. On 4 March 2026, Canary’s

Community engagement and social sentiment continue to play a role in shaping the future of Decentralized Finance, resulting in a continued increase in both market liquidity and developer interest. Market analytics from recently published data indicate that a large percentage of overall social

A new survey from Northwestern Mutual reveals that 73 percent of Americans using or considering speculative assets such as cryptocurrency, prediction markets, and sports betting say they do so because they feel financially behind.

Research shows that 73% of Americans using cryptocurrencies gamble due to financial hardship, with the rate among Generation Z reaching 80%. As high living costs and traditional savings methods become ineffective, investing in high-risk assets is seen as a way to pursue financial goals. The appeal of cryptocurrencies comes from the hope of improving one's situation rather than pure greed.

In brief Brookings says China’s AI industry is advancing through efficiency, global adoption, and integration into physical machines. While U.S. firms chase artificial general intelligence, the report said, Chinese firms aim to spread AI across devices, manufacturing, and global

Bitcoin (BTC) is currently maintaining a price of around $70,000. The Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that they will coordinate with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for joint meetings regarding product applications. Additionally, the case of Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm will be retried. The market is volatile due to geopolitical influences, and investor sentiment is poor, but a significant decline in the short term is unlikely.

Bitwise Asset Management Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan has reiterated his projection that Bitcoin could reach $1 million per coin, arguing that the cryptocurrency's potential becomes evident when analyzed against the expanding global store-of-value market.