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2026-03-26 19:39 1mo ago
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What's Next for XRP Price as Africa Hits $205B in Crypto cryptonews
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XRP is drawing fresh market attention as two distinct trends reshape the token's outlook. In Africa, on-chain value flowing into Sub-Saharan markets reached more than $205 billion over 12 months, indicating faster adoption of digital assets across the region. At the same time, XRP’s estimated leverage ratio on Binance has fallen about 78% from mid-July 2025 levels, showing that speculative pressure has eased. 

Africa’s Crypto Growth Adds Fresh Narrative to XRP’s Market Ripple executive Reece Merrick pointed to Sub-Saharan Africa’s $205 billion in on-chain value as proof that digital assets are being used for real financial activity. The data also showed a 52% year-on-year increase, while Nigeria alone accounted for $92 billion of the total. Four African countries now rank in the top 20 for global crypto adoption, up from two a year earlier.

That trend matters for XRP because Ripple continues to position its network around payments, cross-border transfers, and settlement tools. Africa’s rising stablecoin use and wider digital asset activity support the broader case for blockchain-based payment infrastructure. As utility-led adoption grows in emerging markets, traders are watching whether that narrative can support longer-term interest in XRP.

Ripple’s broader survey of global finance leaders also added context to that demand story. The company said most respondents believe digital asset services are now necessary to remain competitive, while stablecoins remain the most favored use case among institutions. That backdrop places more attention on tokens linked to payment networks and transaction-based ecosystems.

XRP Leverage Reset and Market StructureData from CryptoQuant showed XRP’s estimated leverage ratio on Binance dropped from about 0.59 in mid-July 2025 to around 0.13. Open interest on the exchange also fell to roughly $375 million, well below the higher levels seen during past speculative phases. That change suggests many leveraged positions have already been cleared from the market.

XRP Leverage Ratio on Binance | Source: CryptoQuant

A lower-leverage environment often reduces the likelihood of rapid liquidation cascades during short-term volatility. In XRP’s case, the drop signals that price action may now be driven more by spot demand than by aggressive futures positioning. That does not guarantee upside, but it does show a less crowded derivatives setup compared with earlier periods.

On-chain activity has also strengthened during this reset. Weekly transactions on the XRP Ledger climbed to 19 million, the highest level recorded since the start of 2025. Ripple’s recent product expansion, Mastercard’s addition of Ripple to its crypto partner program, and licensing efforts in markets such as Brazil and Australia have all added fresh attention to the network.

Key XRP Price Levels Come Into FocusWhile lower leverage and stronger on-chain activity may support a more stable trading setup, XRP still faces technical pressure. Recent chart analysis points to a head-and-shoulders pattern, which remains a risk if the price fails to hold near-term support. Traders are now focused on whether XRP can defend the $1.37-$1.40 zone.

If XRP holds that range, the market may continue to stabilize after the sharp drop in leveraged exposure. A successful defense of support would keep the current structure intact and allow buyers to test whether stronger activity on the XRP Ledger translates into firmer price action. In that scenario, attention would remain on follow-through rather than forced liquidations.

If XRP falls below $1.37, the neckline of the bearish pattern would move closer into view. The current setup suggests that a break of support could open the way for a correction of about 16%.
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Tether Rolls Out XAUt on BNB Chain as Gold Enters Crypto cryptonews
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TLDRXAUt and Tether Expand Tokenized Gold AccessGold Price Swings Drive Crypto Market ActivityGet 3 Free Stock Ebooks Tether has launched XAUt on BNB Chain to expand access to its tokenized gold product. Binance has listed XAUt for spot trading against USDT, BTC, USDC, TRY, and U. XAUt holds a market cap of about $3.2 billion and is backed by roughly 1,800 gold bars in Swiss vaults. Spot gold reached $5,595 per ounce in January before falling to around $4,450 on March 26. Crypto.com now offers tokenized gold perpetual contracts alongside spot trading in XAUt and PAXG. Tether has launched XAUt on BNB Chain to expand access to its tokenized gold product. Binance confirmed it will list XAUt for spot trading against USDT, BTC, USDC, TRY, and U. The move places tokenized bullion inside one of the largest exchange ecosystems as gold trading activity shifts into crypto markets.

XAUt and Tether Expand Tokenized Gold Access Tether introduced XAUt on BNB Chain to widen the distribution of its gold-backed token. The company aligned the launch with Binance’s spot listing announcement. As a result, traders can access XAUt across several major trading pairs on the same day.

Binance stated it would enable spot trading for XAUt against USDT, BTC, USDC, TRY, and U. The exchange added the token to its main trading platform. Therefore, users can buy and sell tokenized gold within existing crypto portfolios.

BNB Chain reported that XAUt holds a market cap of nearly $3.2 billion. The network linked the token to about 1,800 gold bars stored in Swiss vaults. Reuters reported in January that XAUt controls about 60% of the global gold-backed stablecoin market.

BNB Chain ranks as the second-largest chain for RWAs by distributed asset value, according to RWA.xyz. The network also said it attracted new asset inflows and holders over the past month. Consequently, Tether gains broader onchain reach for its bullion-backed token.

Gold Price Swings Drive Crypto Market Activity Gold prices recorded sharp moves earlier this year and drew fresh trading interest. Spot gold reached a record $5,595 per ounce in January as geopolitical tensions increased. However, prices later reversed direction and erased part of those gains.

Gold traded near $4,450 on March 26. The metal has fallen more than 15% since the war on Iran began on February 28. Higher oil prices, inflation concerns, and a stronger dollar pressured prices during that period.

Crypto platforms responded to the volatility by expanding gold-linked products. Crypto.com said its exchange now supports tokenized gold perpetual contracts. The platform also offers spot trading in XAUt and PAXG.

These products allow users to gain leveraged exposure to gold price movements around the clock. As a result, tokenized bullion now sits alongside traditional crypto assets. Traders can switch between digital tokens and gold exposure within the same exchanges.

Paolo Ardoino described the BNB Chain launch as a utility-driven step. He said the expansion aims to make gold more usable in digital markets. The rollout coincides with Binance activating spot trading for XAUt across multiple pairs.
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$100M Ethereum Whale Sparks Speculation: Is Tom Lee Behind the Massive Buy? cryptonews
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An unknown wallet bought about $106.98 million in ETH near $2,080, instantly reigniting market attention around Ethereum and the identity of the buyer. The purchase fueled speculation about Tom Lee, but the linked analysis did not identify the wallet owner or confirm any connection to him. Key levels remain $2,000 as support and $2,600 as resistance, with downside risk toward $1,900 and possibly $1,600 if support fails in coming sessions. Ethereum has drawn attention after a mystery wallet executed one of the market’s eye-catching buys of the week. The nine-figure purchase has revived speculation that a heavyweight institutional player may be quietly building a position. On-chain activity showed an unknown address buying about $106.98 million worth of ETH while the token traded near $2,080. That scale alone was enough to jolt sentiment. But the intrigue deepened because the transaction surfaced at a moment when Ethereum was sitting near a technical crossroads, with traders watching whether support could hold or crack.

THIS WHALE JUST BOUGHT $100 MILLION $ETH

An unmarked address just purchased $106.98M of ETH. The ETH purchase pattern matches Bitmine’s prior purchase patterns.

Did Tom Lee just buy $100M of ETH? pic.twitter.com/PI4V1bY96b

— Arkham (@arkham) March 26, 2026

Why Tom Lee’s name entered the conversation The speculation around Tom Lee emerged because the purchase was framed from the outset as potentially connected to a large accumulator. What made the theory spread was not proof, but the size and timing of the buy. The analysis did not identify the owner of the wallet, and it stopped short of confirming that Lee was responsible. Even so, when more than $100 million in ETH is absorbed by an unmarked address, traders rarely leave the vacuum empty. They begin assigning names, motives and institutional narratives long before ownership is verified by markets watching.

Ethereum’s chart, however, remains less dramatic than the headline. The whale purchase has energized the narrative, but price action still points more to consolidation than to confirmed escape velocity. The analysis places $2,000 as the support level and $2,600 as the main resistance above. As long as ETH holds that lower band, bulls can argue that accumulation is reinforcing a base. But the same setup comes with a warning: if support gives way, the downside could open toward $1,900 and potentially extend to $1,600. That leaves the market suspended between conviction and unresolved technical risk.

That tension is what keeps this episode so compelling. The mysterious buyer has delivered a symbolic vote of confidence, but not the kind of breakout that would settle the argument. For now, Ethereum is caught in a state where on-chain behavior looks bold while the chart still demands caution. The purchase has given traders a reason to watch the current range, especially with a figure like Tom Lee hovering over the narrative. Yet until the wallet is identified or price forces a decisive move, the market is left with an expensive clue without a conclusion.
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Bitcoin Slumps to $68K as Middle East Peace Hopes Fade cryptonews
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Bitcoin fell 3.6% as geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran rattled global markets. The cryptocurrency dropped from a high of $71,405 to $68,123, cutting its market capitalization to $1.36 trillion and dragging the broader crypto economy to $2.43 trillion.

Bitcoin Slides on Geopolitical Tensions Bitcoin once again fell victim to shifting investor sentiment amid uncertainty over a possible pause in the Middle East conflict. Barely a day after the U.S. government’s 15-point plan lifted global markets and briefly pushed bitcoin above $71,000, Iran’s rejection of Washington’s demands and counterproposals triggered the opposite reaction.

Market data show the leading cryptocurrency slid from an intraday high of $71,405 to a session low of $68,123 around 2:15 p.m. EST. The nearly 4% drop over 24 hours shaved its market capitalization from $1.43 trillion to about $1.36 trillion, while the broader crypto economy’s value fell to $2.43 trillion.

Bitcoin’s retreat mirrored global equities, which tumbled as fears mounted that the U.S. and Iran could enter the most dangerous phase of the war. On Wall Street, heavy selling drove the Nasdaq down more than 430 points, or 2%, the S&P 500 lower by nearly 1.5%, and the Dow Jones off by just under 1%. Asian and European markets followed suit, weighed down by the lack of progress in Washington-Tehran talks.

With President Donald Trump’s five-day deadline for Iran to comply approaching, traders appeared to be pricing in further escalation. Energy markets reflected the tension: Brent crude, which closed near $104 per barrel the previous day, surged 6% to $108.50, while WTI rose from $91 to briefly top $95 before slipping back just below the threshold.

Liquidations and Analyst Outlook Meanwhile, crypto derivatives also saw sharp moves. Bitcoin’s decline triggered $81 million in long liquidations compared with $7 million in shorts, reversing the prior day’s trend when $58 million in shorts were wiped out. Across the sector, nearly $305 million in leveraged positions were liquidated in 24 hours.

Commenting on the cryptocurrency’s moves, Bitunix analysts noted that bitcoin’s recent price swings suggest it is no longer driving narratives but instead serving as a passive gauge of risk appetite. They explained:

“Based on liquidation heat maps, price is currently confined within the 69,000–72,000 range. The 72,000 region holds a dense concentration of short positions and liquidation clusters, forming a near-term resistance ceiling, while the 69,000–70,000 zone continues to show persistent liquidity absorption and long positioning, acting as a passive support base. The overall structure reflects a bidirectional standoff, where price action is driven by liquidation dynamics rather than directional conviction.”

According to the analysts, bitcoin is likely to remain compressed within liquidity-dense zones until macro uncertainty clears. A decisive breakout, they argue, will hinge on three factors aligning: loss of control over energy prices, confirmation of sustained monetary tightening, and a shift in the Middle East from “threat” to actual disruption or blockade.

FAQ ❓ Why did bitcoin fall? Investor fears over U.S.–Iran tensions pushed prices lower. How much did bitcoin drop? It slid nearly 3% to about $68,123. What happened to global markets? Stocks in the U.S., Asia and Europe tumbled alongside energy price spikes. What do analysts expect next? Bitcoin may stay range‑bound until geopolitical and monetary risks resolve.
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Strategy's 11.5% dividend equity bounces back faster than historical average to unlock more bitcoin buying cryptonews
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Strategy’s 11.5% dividend equity bounces back faster than historical average to unlock more bitcoin buyingPreferred shares recovered in nine days after their ex-dividend drop, enabling further bitcoin accumulation. Updated Mar 26, 2026, 7:26 p.m. Published Mar 26, 2026, 7:17 p.m.

Stretch (STRC), the perpetual preferred equity issued by Strategy (MSTR), the world’s largest corporate holder of bitcoin, reclaimed its $100 par value during Thursday’s trading session, giving the company the leeway to raise funds to add to its stash of the largest cryptocurrency.

The recovery took nine trading days following the March 13 ex-dividend date, when buyers of the stock no longer qualify for the next payout. Prices of ex-dividend stocks typically drop to reflect the cash being distributed to the previous shareholders.

At its core, STRC works by adjusting yield to steer price. If shares trade above $100, the company can trim the dividend to cool demand. If shares fall below that level, it can raise dividends to attract buyers. Keeping the price anchored lets the firm issue new shares near par, bringing in capital that is then deployed to buy bitcoin.

The return to par, this time, was slightly faster than the historical average of around 10 trading days for STRC, according to STRC.live.

STRC functions as a short-duration, high-yield credit instrument, offering an 11.5% annual dividend paid monthly. This structure helps incentivise trading near its $100 par value, enabling the company to utilise at-the-market (ATM) share issuance to raise capital for additional bitcoin acquisitions.

In comparison, SATA, the equivalent tool issued by bitcoin treasury company Strive (ASST), offers a higher 12.75% dividend. Currently priced at $99.25, it is also approaching par value.

Strategy bought 1,031 bitcoin last week for a total cost of $76.6 million, or $74,326 per coin. However, the magnitude of that buy was far lower than that of recent acquisitions, and STRC wasn't at par during last week's bitcoin purchase.

The firm's holdings now stand at 762,099 bitcoin, bought for approximately $57.69 billion, at an average price of $75,694 per bitcoin.

Read more: Michael Saylor’s Strategy dominates DAT bitcoin buying as treasury demand collapses

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Stablecoins are entering their third phase of evolution - the institutionalization era - becoming increasingly embedded into core financial infrastructure. As institutions prioritize transparency and compliance, regulated issuers like USDC, RLUSD, and PYUSD are steadily gaining share with RLUSD surpassing $1B in market cap within its first year. North America, leading in regulatory frameworks and institutional distribution, is at the center of it all.

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Crypto prices and risk assets remain at the mercy of macro headlines for now, one analyst said.

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Bitcoin slipped more than 3% Thursday with ETH, XRP, SOL, ADA losing 4%-5% as fading hopes of Middle East de-escalation weighed on risk sentiment.Rising crude oil prices remain in the spotlight as macro headlines drive markets for now, an analyst warns.Crypto stocks COIN, CRCL, and MSTR were down...
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XRP Falls to 2-Week Low as Ripple Deploys AI to Boost Ledger Security cryptonews
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Ripple has unveiled a comprehensive AI-powered security overhaul for the XRP Ledger, deploying automated testing tools and establishing a dedicated red team that it said has already uncovered more than 10 bugs in the blockchain's codebase.

The company outlined its new strategy on Thursday, detailing how AI tools will be integrated across the XRP Ledger development lifecycle, including adversarial code scanning on every pull request and automated stress testing.

The AI-assisted red team focuses on analyzing how features interact in real-world scenarios, particularly at boundaries where legacy code meets new functionality.

Ripple said the next XRP Ledger software release will be dedicated entirely to bug fixes and improvements without introducing new features, signaling a shift toward prioritizing security over rapid feature deployment. The company also plans to require multiple independent security audits for significant protocol changes and is expanding its bug bounty program.

“XRPL has proven its reliability over more than a decade of operation. Our responsibility now is to ensure the ledger continues to meet the demands of global payments, tokenized assets, and institutional-grade financial infrastructure,” the blog post reads. “We will evolve XRPL by systematically strengthening the foundation it is built on.”

XRP was recently trading at $1.34, down 5% on the day amid a broader crypto market dip on Thursday. Stock prices are also tumbling amid uncertainty around the Iran conflict.

At that price, XRP is at its lowest price in more than two weeks, per data from CoinGecko. XRP set a new all-time high price of $3.65 last July, but has fallen 63% since.

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Goldman Sachs-Backed Canton Links With LayerZero cryptonews
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TLDRGoldman Sachs and Institutional Backers Support Canton ExpansionLayerZero Enables Cross-Chain Routing for Tokenized AssetsGet 3 Free Stock Ebooks LayerZero has integrated its interoperability protocol with the Canton Network to support cross-chain asset transfers. The Canton Network operates as a blockchain designed for regulated financial institutions and structured markets. Goldman Sachs supports Digital Asset, the primary developer behind the Canton Network. The integration enables institutions to route tokenized assets across more than 165 public blockchains. LayerZero reported that its ecosystem represents over $100 billion in value. LayerZero has launched its interoperability protocol on the Canton Network to enable cross-chain transfers for institutional users. The integration allows regulated financial firms to move tokenized assets across more than 165 public blockchains. Both organizations confirmed the development in a joint statement released Thursday.

Goldman Sachs and Institutional Backers Support Canton Expansion Canton Network operates as a blockchain built for regulated financial institutions and structured markets. Digital Asset develops the network, and Goldman Sachs supports the company alongside other firms. Microsoft and DTCC also back Digital Asset as strategic supporters.

Digital Asset raised $135 million in June during a funding round led by DRW Venture Capital and Tradeweb Markets. BNP Paribas, Circle Ventures, Citadel Securities, DTCC, and Goldman Sachs joined the round. The company confirmed that nearly 400 ecosystem participants now engage with Canton.

Goldman Sachs Global Head of Digital Assets Mathew McDermott addressed the partnership last year. He said, “Our longstanding relationship with Digital Asset stems from a deep conviction in the strength of their technology.” His statement highlighted continued institutional backing for the platform.

LayerZero Enables Cross-Chain Routing for Tokenized Assets LayerZero became the first interoperability protocol to go live on the Canton Network. The integration allows institutions in Canton to route tokenized assets securely across public blockchains. The organizations stated that the system maintains compliance and regulatory standards during transfers.

LayerZero designed its protocol to connect any token or application with any blockchain network. The company reported that its ecosystem represents over $100 billion in value. Through this link, that ecosystem can now access Canton’s institutional infrastructure.

Bryan Pellegrino, CEO of LayerZero Labs, outlined the operational scope of the integration. He said, “Canton has already built the rails for traditional finance, processing more than $350 billion in daily U.S. Treasury repo volume.” He added, “LayerZero’s job is to make sure those assets are available in every global market, across blockchains.”

BNP Paribas, DRW, Goldman Sachs, Liberty City Ventures, QCP, and Tradeweb have participated in testing Canton. The network confirmed ongoing collaboration with firms from both traditional and decentralized finance sectors. Canton stated that these participants contribute to network validation and infrastructure testing.

The integration now links institutional blockchain infrastructure with public networks through LayerZero’s protocol. Both organizations confirmed that institutions can transfer tokenized assets while retaining compliance controls. The companies released the announcement on Thursday as part of their joint update.
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Ethereum Foundation Holds Invite-Only Event For Institutions In New York City – What Is It About? cryptonews
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The Ethereum Foundation brought together some of the world’s most influential financial players in New York City for an exclusive, invitation-only institutional forum on how traditional finance is engaging with ETH. This gathering signals a growing focus on bridging the gap between decentralized technologies and traditional finance, as major players increasingly explore blockchain integration.

Institutional Participation Signals Growing Confidence In Ethereum The Ethereum Foundation hosted a high-level invite-only institutional forum in New York City, drawing participation from hundreds of banks, asset managers, and infrastructure providers representing a combined $250 trillion in assets under management (AUM). An investor known as Milk Road on X revealed that major players, including BlackRock, Western Union, Robinhood, Moody’s, Baillie Gifford, and Securitize, took part in panels as builders, actively working on solutions within the ETH ecosystem.

Related Reading: Ethereum Foundation Launches Bold New Push To Accelerate DeFi Growth

Before now, institutional adoption used to be a bumper sticker, a story investors told themselves to feel better about the asset they already held. This move is different because the firms managing a combined $250 trillion in assets sat in rooms and talked about what they’re actually building on ETH.

In addition, the ETH Foundation used the event to unveil its post-quantum security strategy and launch a dedicated resource hub. Addressing such forward-looking challenges in a room filled with major financial institutions sends a signal.

Milk Road noted that the ETH Foundation is positioning its infrastructure to evolve over decades, not just short-term market cycles. For those who have questioned whether major institutions would move beyond experimentation, the developments in New York offered a compelling counterpoint.

Bitmine Launches Staking Model, ETH Network Activity Surges Tom Lee, alongside Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR), has officially launched MAVAN, the made-in-America Validator Network. According to Tom Lee Tracker, MAVAN is set to become the largest Ethereum staking platform globally, with approximately 3,142,643 ETH already staked, valued at around $6.8 billion based on an estimated price of $2,148 per ETH.

Related Reading: Ethereum Sees Increased Whale Activity Following Optimistic Remarks From Tom Lee

The scale of growth is accelerating, with over 101,776 ETH, worth around $219 million, staked in the past week alone. At full deployment, the network is projected to generate nearly $300 million in annualized staking rewards. Beyond ETH, MAVAN is also expected to expand into additional proof-of-stake chains and broader blockchain infrastructure.

Activity on the Ethereum network is surging, with daily transactions rising at an explosive pace. Crypto investor known as CW on X has stated that despite the price weakness, the network activity still remains at an all-time high level. Such a growth is not a signal of a bear market, as the price has dropped, but some investors are working very hard under the surface.

ETH trading at $2,082 on the 1D chart | Source: ETHUSDT on Tradingview.com Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview.com
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Bitcoin Lending Layer Mezo Selects Aerodrome as Primary Liquidity Hub cryptonews
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Mezo has partnered with Aerodrome Finance in a collaboration that makes the latter the primary liquidity hub for the former’s native token and its Bitcoin-backed stablecoin.

Bridging Base’s ‘ve’ Pioneers into Bitcoin DeFi Mezo, a decentralized lending protocol built on Bitcoin, has entered into a strategic partnership with Aerodrome Finance, a leading decentralized exchange ( DEX) on Base. The collaboration will make DEX the primary liquidity hub for Mezo’s native token while also supporting liquidity for the bitcoin-backed stablecoin MSUD.

Under the agreement, Mezo will allocate 2.25% of its total MEZO token supply to Aerodrome’s veAERO voters over a 30-day period. The move is intended to attract liquidity and engage Aerodrome’s experienced vote-escrow participants, who have played a key role in shaping sustainable yield models on Base.

Aerodrome Finance, developed from Curve’s vote-escrow framework and refined through Velodrome, is considered the liquidity backbone of the Base ecosystem. Mezo’s yield platform, Mezo Earn, adapts this model for Bitcoin lending, creating what the team describes as “Aerodrome for Bitcoin lending.”

Matt Luongo, founder and CEO of Mezo, explained: “Aerodrome’s community wrote the playbook for sustainable DeFi yield through vote-escrow economics. We partnered with them because we wanted that audience to see what happens when you apply those mechanics to Bitcoin.”

The partnership follows Mezo’s “Bring Bitcoin Home” campaign, which migrated approximately $23 million in Bitcoin-denominated assets from Ethereum to Mezo’s mainnet. The protocol currently reports $76.3 million in total value locked, more than 2,000 loans issued at a fixed 1% APR, and over 43,500 mainnet users.

Mezo’s infrastructure includes validators such as P2P, Chorus One, and Everstake, with audits conducted by Quantstamp and Thesis Defense. Institutional access is supported through Anchorage Digital. The company has raised $28.5 million in seed funding, led by Pantera Capital with participation from Multicoin, Paradigm, Polychain, Draper, Nascent, a16z, and ParaFi.

This collaboration highlights a growing effort to connect liquidity and expertise from Base into Bitcoin’s decentralized finance ecosystem, reinforcing Bitcoin’s role in the broader DeFi landscape.

FAQ ❓ What is the partnership about? Mezo teamed up with Aerodrome Finance to make Aerodrome the main liquidity hub for the MEZO token and MUSD stablecoin. How will liquidity be boosted? Mezo is allocating 2.25% of its token supply to Aerodrome’s veAERO voters over 30 days to attract capital. Why Aerodrome Finance? Aerodrome’s vote‑escrow community is seen as one of the most experienced in DeFi yield mechanics, making it a natural fit for Bitcoin lending. What momentum does Mezo have? Mezo recently migrated $23M in Bitcoin assets, reports $76.3M in total value locked, and has processed $500M in MUSD volume.
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JPMorgan says bitcoin shows safe-haven-like demand during Iran war as gold and silver weaken cryptonews
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Bitcoin has held up better than gold and silver during the Iran war, with signs of inflows and rising activity, while precious metals have seen sharp outflows and position unwinds, JPMorgan analysts said.

Gold has fallen about 15% month-to-date, as rising interest rates and a stronger U.S. dollar weighed on "previously crowded positions," JPMorgan analysts led by managing director Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou said in a Wednesday report. Both gold and silver had rallied to record highs earlier this year — near $5,500 for gold and $120 for silver — leaving them vulnerable to profit-taking and position liquidation once market conditions shifted, the analysts noted.

Gold exchange-traded funds saw nearly $11 billion in outflows over the first three weeks of March, while silver ETF flows have reversed all of the inflows built up since last summer, the analysts said. In contrast, bitcoin (BTC) has seen net inflows over the same period, pointing to relative strength compared with traditional safe-haven assets.

Bitcoin momentum signals recovering Crypto activity surged in Iran following the outbreak of the war, as citizens moved funds from local exchanges to self-custody wallets and international platforms, the analysts said, citing Chainalysis data. Bitcoin’s borderless nature, ability to be held in self-custody, and 24/7 trading availability made it a preferred vehicle for capital movement during periods of economic instability, currency pressure, and capital controls, the analysts noted.

Institutional positioning also shows a shift. JPMorgan’s proxy for institutional futures positioning — based on changes in CME open interest — showed a build-up in gold and silver positions through late last year and early 2026, followed by a sharp decline since January, indicating profit-taking by institutional investors. Bitcoin futures positioning, by contrast, has remained relatively stable in recent weeks.

Momentum-driven traders appear to have amplified the move. Positioning signals tied to momentum strategies, such as commodity trading advisors, show gold and silver swinging from "overbought levels to below neutral," suggesting forced liquidations played a role in the recent price declines, according to the analysts. Bitcoin momentum signals, meanwhile, have been recovering from "oversold levels towards neutral," indicating improving sentiment.

Liquidity conditions have also shifted across assets. Gold has historically shown stronger market liquidity than both silver and bitcoin, as measured by the Hui-Heubel ratio, a metric that tracks market breadth and liquidity, the analysts said. However, that dynamic has recently reversed. Gold’s liquidity conditions have deteriorated, with bitcoin now showing better market breadth, while silver has seen an even sharper decline in liquidity, which may have worsened its price moves, according to the analysts.

"In all, silver ETF flows have unwound all of the previous inflows seen since last summer. The deterioration in liquidity conditions in gold has seen its market breadth decline below that of bitcoin currently," the analysts concluded. "Crypto activity reportedly surged in Iran, highlighting the important role cryptocurrencies play as a safe haven for the citizens of countries that suffer from economic and currency instability as well as geopolitical stress."

Disclaimer: The Block is an independent media outlet that delivers news, research, and data. As of November 2023, Foresight Ventures is a majority investor of The Block. Foresight Ventures invests in other companies in the crypto space. Crypto exchange Bitget is an anchor LP for Foresight Ventures. The Block continues to operate independently to deliver objective, impactful, and timely information about the crypto industry. Here are our current financial disclosures.

© 2026 The Block. All Rights Reserved. This article is provided for informational purposes only. It is not offered or intended to be used as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.
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AI Red Team set to probe XRPL cryptonews
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Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device identifiers, Non-precise location data, Precise location data, Users’ profiles

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Adikteev

Doesn't use cookies.

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Probabilistic identifiers, Authentication-derived identifiers, Non-precise location data, Users’ profiles

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RTB House S.A.

Cookie duration: 365 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, Non-precise location data, Users’ profiles, Privacy choices

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The UK Trade Desk Ltd

Cookie duration: 365 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Probabilistic identifiers, Authentication-derived identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, Non-precise location data, Precise location data, Users’ profiles, Privacy choices

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Nexxen Inc.

Cookie duration: 180 (days).

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Epsilon

Cookie duration: 400 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Probabilistic identifiers, Authentication-derived identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, User-provided data, Non-precise location data, Users’ profiles, Privacy choices

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Yahoo EMEA Limited

Cookie duration: 750 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Probabilistic identifiers, Authentication-derived identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, Non-precise location data, Precise location data, Users’ profiles, Privacy choices

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ADventori SAS

Cookie duration: 90 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device identifiers, Probabilistic identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, User-provided data, Non-precise location data, Privacy choices

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Triple Lift, Inc.

Cookie duration: 90 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Authentication-derived identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, Non-precise location data, Precise location data, Users’ profiles, Privacy choices

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Xandr, Inc.

Cookie duration: 90 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Authentication-derived identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, Non-precise location data, Precise location data, Users’ profiles, Privacy choices

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Nexxen Group LLC

Cookie duration: 365 (days).

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NEURAL.ONE

Cookie duration: 365 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Probabilistic identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, Non-precise location data, Privacy choices

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ADITION (Virtual Minds GmbH)

Cookie duration: 90 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Probabilistic identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, User-provided data, Non-precise location data, Precise location data, Users’ profiles, Privacy choices

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Active Agent (Virtual Minds GmbH)

Cookie duration: 90 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Probabilistic identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, User-provided data, Non-precise location data, Precise location data, Users’ profiles, Privacy choices

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Equativ

Cookie duration: 366 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Probabilistic identifiers, Authentication-derived identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, Non-precise location data, Precise location data, Users’ profiles, Privacy choices

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Adform A/S

Cookie duration: 3650 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Probabilistic identifiers, Authentication-derived identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, User-provided data, Non-precise location data, Users’ profiles, Privacy choices

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Magnite, Inc.

Cookie duration: 365 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Probabilistic identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, Non-precise location data, Precise location data, Privacy choices

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RATEGAIN ADARA INC

Cookie duration: 365 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Authentication-derived identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, User-provided data, Non-precise location data, Users’ profiles, Privacy choices

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Sift Media, Inc

Doesn't use cookies.

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Non-precise location data, Precise location data

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Lumen Research Limited

Doesn't use cookies.

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Browsing and interaction data, Non-precise location data, Privacy choices

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OpenX

Cookie duration: 365 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, Non-precise location data, Privacy choices

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Yieldlab (Virtual Minds GmbH)

Cookie duration: 90 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Probabilistic identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, User-provided data, Non-precise location data, Precise location data, Users’ profiles, Privacy choices

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Simplifi Holdings LLC

Cookie duration: 366 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device identifiers, Precise location data

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PubMatic, Inc

Cookie duration: 1827 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Probabilistic identifiers, Authentication-derived identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, User-provided data, Non-precise location data, Precise location data, Users’ profiles, Privacy choices

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Comscore B.V.

Cookie duration: 720 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Probabilistic identifiers, Authentication-derived identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, User-provided data, Privacy choices

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Flashtalking

Cookie duration: 730 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Probabilistic identifiers, Authentication-derived identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, Non-precise location data, Users’ profiles, Privacy choices

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Sharethrough, Inc

Cookie duration: 30 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, Non-precise location data, Users’ profiles, Privacy choices

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PulsePoint, Inc.

Cookie duration: 1830 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers

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Smaato, Inc.

Cookie duration: 21 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Authentication-derived identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, User-provided data, Non-precise location data, Users’ profiles, Privacy choices

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Crimtan Holdings Limited

Cookie duration: 365 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Probabilistic identifiers, Authentication-derived identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, User-provided data, Non-precise location data, Precise location data, Users’ profiles, Privacy choices

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Criteo SA

Cookie duration: 390 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Probabilistic identifiers, Authentication-derived identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, Non-precise location data, Users’ profiles, Privacy choices

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Adloox SA

Doesn't use cookies.

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Probabilistic identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, Non-precise location data

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LiveRamp

Cookie duration: 3653 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Authentication-derived identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, Non-precise location data, Privacy choices

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WPP Media

Cookie duration: 395 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Probabilistic identifiers, Authentication-derived identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, Non-precise location data, Precise location data, Privacy choices

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Sonobi, Inc

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LoopMe Limited

Cookie duration: 90 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Probabilistic identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, User-provided data, Non-precise location data, Precise location data, Users’ profiles, Privacy choices

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Dynata LLC

Cookie duration: 365 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Authentication-derived identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, User-provided data, Non-precise location data, Users’ profiles, Privacy choices

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Ask Locala

Doesn't use cookies.

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Non-precise location data, Precise location data, Privacy choices

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Uses other forms of storage.

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Azira

Doesn't use cookies.

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, Non-precise location data, Precise location data, Users’ profiles, Privacy choices

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DoubleVerify Inc.

Doesn't use cookies.

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Probabilistic identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, Non-precise location data, Privacy choices

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BIDSWITCH GmbH

Cookie duration: 365 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Probabilistic identifiers, Authentication-derived identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, Non-precise location data, Precise location data, Privacy choices

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IPONWEB GmbH

Cookie duration: 365 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Authentication-derived identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, User-provided data, Non-precise location data, Privacy choices

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NextRoll, Inc.

Cookie duration: 395 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, User-provided data, Non-precise location data, Users’ profiles, Privacy choices

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Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC

Cookie duration: 396 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Probabilistic identifiers, Authentication-derived identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, User-provided data, Non-precise location data, Users’ profiles, Privacy choices

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LiveIntent Inc.

Cookie duration: 731 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Authentication-derived identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, Privacy choices

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Basis Global Technologies, Inc.

Cookie duration: 365 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Authentication-derived identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, Non-precise location data, Precise location data, Users’ profiles, Privacy choices

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Seedtag Advertising S.L

Cookie duration: 365 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, Non-precise location data, Privacy choices

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SMADEX, S.L.U.

Cookie duration: 365 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Probabilistic identifiers, User-provided data, Non-precise location data, Users’ profiles, Privacy choices

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Bombora Inc.

Cookie duration: 365 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Authentication-derived identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, Non-precise location data, Users’ profiles

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Outbrain UK.

Cookie duration: 396 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Probabilistic identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, Non-precise location data, Users’ profiles, Privacy choices

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Yieldmo, Inc.

Cookie duration: 365 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Probabilistic identifiers, Authentication-derived identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, Non-precise location data, Users’ profiles, Privacy choices

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A Million Ads

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Remerge GmbH

Doesn't use cookies.

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, Non-precise location data

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Affle Iberia SL

Cookie duration: 730 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Probabilistic identifiers, Non-precise location data, Precise location data, Privacy choices

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Magnite CTV, Inc.

Cookie duration: 366 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Probabilistic identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, Non-precise location data, Precise location data, Privacy choices

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Delta Projects AB

Cookie duration: 365 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Probabilistic identifiers, Authentication-derived identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, User-provided data, Non-precise location data, Precise location data, Users’ profiles, Privacy choices

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Zemanta Inc.

Cookie duration: 1825 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Probabilistic identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, Non-precise location data, Users’ profiles, Privacy choices

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AcuityAds Inc.

Cookie duration: 365 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Authentication-derived identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, Non-precise location data, Users’ profiles, Privacy choices

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Rockerbox, Inc

Cookie duration: 30 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Probabilistic identifiers, Authentication-derived identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, User-provided data, Privacy choices

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StackAdapt Inc.

Cookie duration: 365 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Probabilistic identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, Non-precise location data, Precise location data, Users’ profiles, Privacy choices

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OneTag Limited

Cookie duration: 396 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, Non-precise location data, Privacy choices

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Smartology Limited

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Improve Digital

Cookie duration: 90 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Probabilistic identifiers, Authentication-derived identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, User-provided data, Non-precise location data, Precise location data, Users’ profiles, Privacy choices

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Adobe Advertising Cloud

Cookie duration: 730 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device identifiers, Authentication-derived identifiers, Privacy choices

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Bannerflow AB

Cookie duration: 30 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Non-precise location data, Privacy choices

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TabMo SAS

Cookie duration: 90 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Probabilistic identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, User-provided data, Non-precise location data, Precise location data, Users’ profiles, Privacy choices

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Integral Ad Science (incorporating ADmantX)

Doesn't use cookies.

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Browsing and interaction data, Non-precise location data, Privacy choices

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Wizaly

Cookie duration: 365 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Authentication-derived identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, Non-precise location data, Privacy choices

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Weborama

Cookie duration: 393 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Probabilistic identifiers, Authentication-derived identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, User-provided data, Non-precise location data, Precise location data, Users’ profiles, Privacy choices

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Readpeak Oy

Cookie duration: 390 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Probabilistic identifiers, Authentication-derived identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, User-provided data, Non-precise location data, Users’ profiles, Privacy choices

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Jivox Corporation

Cookie duration: 365 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, Non-precise location data, Precise location data, Users’ profiles, Privacy choices

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Sojern, Inc.

Cookie duration: 365 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Probabilistic identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, Non-precise location data, Users’ profiles, Privacy choices

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Polar Mobile Group Inc.

Doesn't use cookies.

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Browsing and interaction data, Privacy choices

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On Device Research Limited

Cookie duration: 30 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, User-provided data, Non-precise location data, Precise location data

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Exactag GmbH

Cookie duration: 180 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Authentication-derived identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, Privacy choices

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Celtra Inc.

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ADTIMING TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD

Cookie duration: 30 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Browsing and interaction data

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Gemius SA

Cookie duration: 1825 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, Users’ profiles, Privacy choices

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InMobi Pte Ltd

Doesn't use cookies.

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Probabilistic identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, User-provided data, Non-precise location data, Precise location data, Users’ profiles

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The Kantar Group Limited

Cookie duration: 914 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, Non-precise location data, Privacy choices

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Samba TV UK Limited

Cookie duration: 390 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device identifiers, Probabilistic identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, Non-precise location data, Users’ profiles, Privacy choices

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Nielsen Media Research Ltd.

Cookie duration: 120 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, User-provided data, Privacy choices

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RevX

Doesn't use cookies.

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, Users’ profiles, Privacy choices

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Pixalate, Inc.

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Triapodi Ltd. d/b/a Digital Turbine

Doesn't use cookies.

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Privacy choices

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AudienceProject A/S

Cookie duration: 365 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Probabilistic identifiers, Authentication-derived identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, User-provided data, Non-precise location data, Users’ profiles, Privacy choices

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Eulerian Technologies

Cookie duration: 390 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Authentication-derived identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, User-provided data, Users’ profiles, Privacy choices

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Seenthis AB

travel audience GmbH

Cookie duration: 397 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Probabilistic identifiers, Authentication-derived identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, Non-precise location data, Precise location data, Users’ profiles, Privacy choices

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HUMAN

Doesn't use cookies.

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Probabilistic identifiers, Non-precise location data

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Streamwise srl

Cookie duration: 366 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Authentication-derived identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, User-provided data, Non-precise location data, Users’ profiles, Privacy choices

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Innovid LLC

Cookie duration: 90 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, Non-precise location data, Privacy choices

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Zeta Global Corp.

Cookie duration: 390 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Probabilistic identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, User-provided data, Non-precise location data, Users’ profiles, Privacy choices

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Madington

Doesn't use cookies.

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Probabilistic identifiers, Non-precise location data

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Opinary (Affinity Global GmbH)

Cookie duration: 60 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Browsing and interaction data, User-provided data, Non-precise location data, Users’ profiles, Privacy choices

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GumGum, Inc.

Cookie duration: 90 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Browsing and interaction data, Non-precise location data

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Cint USA, Inc.

Cookie duration: 730 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, Privacy choices

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Jampp LTD

Doesn't use cookies.

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Precise location data

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Realtime Technologies GmbH

Doesn't use cookies.

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Probabilistic identifiers, User-provided data, Non-precise location data, Privacy choices

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DeepIntent, Inc.

Cookie duration: 548 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Non-precise location data

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Cookie duration resets each session.

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Happydemics

Doesn't use cookies.

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Probabilistic identifiers, Authentication-derived identifiers, User-provided data, Non-precise location data, Users’ profiles, Privacy choices

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Uses other forms of storage.

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Otto GmbH & Co. KGaA

Cookie duration: 365 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, User-provided data, Users’ profiles, Privacy choices

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Adobe Audience Manager, Adobe Experience Platform

Cookie duration: 180 (days).

Data collected and processed: IP addresses, Device characteristics, Device identifiers, Probabilistic identifiers, Authentication-derived identifiers, Browsing and interaction data, User-provided data, Non-precise location data, Precise location data, Users’ profiles, Privacy choices

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CHEQ AI TECHNOLOGIES

Localsensor B.V.

Doesn't use cookies.

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Citigroup: Stablecoin Rewards Limits May Slow USDC Growth cryptonews
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TLDR Citigroup said proposed limits on stablecoin rewards may slow USDC growth but not harm Circle’s core business model. The draft Clarity Act would restrict yield on passive stablecoin balances while allowing activity-based rewards. Analysts stated that Circle earns reserve income from USDC backing assets and does not directly pay yield to holders. Circle generated $2.64 billion in reserve income in fiscal year 2025. USDC supply increased from about $30 billion to $80 billion over the past two years. Citigroup said proposed U.S. limits on stablecoin rewards may slow Circle’s expansion but not derail its investment case. The bank stated that draft market structure rules could restrict certain incentives tied to stablecoin balances. However, analysts maintained that Circle’s core revenue model tied to reserve income remains intact.

Stablecoin Rewards and USDC Face Draft Rule Changes Citigroup analysts, led by Peter Christiansen, addressed the draft Clarity Act in a Tuesday report. They wrote, “We view this development potentially as a scaling setback, but not a thesis killer.” The draft permits narrow rewards programs if they do not resemble bank deposit interest.

However, the proposal would restrict yield on passive stablecoin balances. Analysts said Circle already transfers most reserve income to distribution partners such as Coinbase. Therefore, a broader ban on third-party rewards would not directly reduce Circle’s net revenue.

Still, the bank expects weaker incentives to hold USDC in the short term. Analysts described USDC as a payment instrument rather than a security. They added that stablecoin volume, not circulation, remains the main indicator of adoption.

Citigroup assigned Circle shares a high risk rating with a $243 price target. The stock traded near $100 when the report was published. Shares fell about 20% on Tuesday after the draft bill circulated.

Coinbase Yield Product and Circle Reserve Income The draft Clarity Act triggered concern about banning yield on passive balances. That concern pressured shares of Circle and partners tied to USDC distribution. Market participants questioned how limits on stablecoin rewards could affect related revenues.

Brokerage firm Bernstein addressed the selloff in a Wednesday report. Analysts led by Gautam Chhugani said investors are confused about who earns yield and who distributes it. They stated that Circle earns reserve income from USDC backing assets, while platforms distribute part of that income to users.

The draft would prohibit yield on passive balances but allow activity-based rewards tied to trading or payments. Bernstein said this rule would pressure Coinbase’s roughly 3.5% USDC yield product. The firm expects Coinbase may need to restructure that offering.

Bernstein maintained that Circle’s model remains unchanged under the draft language. The firm reported that Circle generated $2.64 billion in reserve income in fiscal year 2025. Analysts also highlighted that USDC supply grew from about $30 billion to $80 billion over two years.

They attributed that growth to trading, payments, and collateral demand rather than yield. Bernstein placed an outperform rating on Circle shares with a $190 price target. Meanwhile, Coinbase has signaled dissatisfaction with the latest compromise in private talks with Senate staff.
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xrpl security shifts to proactive AI testing for institutional-grade finance cryptonews
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As blockchain infrastructure matures into critical financial plumbing, xrpl security is being retooled to support a larger, more complex and regulated ecosystem.

Summary

XRPL’s decade-long track record raises the security barAI is reshaping how blockchain security testing worksWhy reliability and resilience matter for XRPLA systematic strategy to strengthen the ledgerAI in the XRPL software development lifecycleDedicated AI-assisted red team and adversarial testingModernizing and aligning the XRPL codebaseSecurity as a shared ecosystem responsibilityRaising standards for amendments and change managementTransparency, standards and community alignmentThe big picture: evolving XRPL for institutional-grade finance XRPL’s decade-long track record raises the security bar The XRP Ledger has run continuously since 2012, processing more than 100M ledgers and over 3 billion transactions, while securing billions in value transfer worldwide. However, that success comes with a tradeoff familiar to any long-lived software system.

Over more than a decade, the XRPL codebase has evolved through multiple design eras, assumptions and tooling generations. Earlier architectural decisions, patterns built for smaller scale, and legacy components now coexist with modern features. That said, this is not unique to XRPL; it is typical of any mature financial platform.

Moreover, as the network now underpins global payments, real-world asset issuance and institutional financial primitives, maintaining and strengthening this foundation is no longer optional. It has become an ongoing responsibility as scale, complexity and systemic importance increase.

AI is reshaping how blockchain security testing works Recent advances in AI are transforming how blockchain protocols are analyzed, tested and hardened. Modern tools can systematically traverse complex codebases, uncovering edge cases and hidden failure modes that traditional testing often fails to expose.

This shift is visible across the broader technology sector, where systems considered stable for years are now being reexamined with far greater depth. For XRPL, this represents a chance to move from reactive debugging to proactive discovery of vulnerabilities, using AI to strengthen the ledger faster and with greater confidence.

Moreover, this evolution enables a more continuous model of resilience. Instead of one-time validation, security becomes an ongoing cycle of hardening, stress testing and improvement as the ledger and surrounding ecosystem evolve.

Why reliability and resilience matter for XRPL The ledger functions as a piece of global financial infrastructure, enabling fast, low-fee payments, tokenization and more complex on-ledger financial primitives. Consequently, expectations for reliability, security and safety are extremely high and uncompromising.

Resilience must therefore be continuous rather than episodic. However, the team behind XRPL now has access to a new generation of tools and methods that make such continuous security operations more practical. These methods aim to ensure the network can keep pace with institutional use cases and regulatory expectations.

That said, achieving this standard requires both technical innovation and cultural alignment across the ecosystem, from core developers to validators and external auditors.

A systematic strategy to strengthen the ledger Instead of tackling issues in isolation, the roadmap focuses on a structured, proactive security strategy. The goal is to integrate best-in-class tooling directly into the development lifecycle, rather than treating security review as a final checkpoint.

This strategy rests on several pillars: AI-assisted development, a dedicated red team, codebase modernization, broader ecosystem collaboration, stricter amendment processes and greater transparency. Moreover, these components are designed to reinforce each other, creating layered defenses rather than isolated controls.

AI in the XRPL software development lifecycle The team is weaving AI into the full development lifecycle, from specification to deployment. Regular adversarial code scanning and AI-assisted reviews on every pull request are being introduced, alongside automated threat modeling and attack surface mapping for both new and existing feature interactions.

In addition, AI is used to simulate edge cases and stress scenarios that are hard or impossible to generate manually. This layered approach allows issues to be identified earlier, tested more thoroughly and mitigated faster, at a scale that would previously have been unrealistic for a complex protocol.

As these capabilities mature, they create a feedback loop in which findings further refine test coverage, coding standards and architectural decisions.

Dedicated AI-assisted red team and adversarial testing A dedicated, AI-assisted XRPL red team now focuses on continuously analyzing the codebase and feature interactions in realistic environments. Rather than evaluating features in isolation, it emphasizes the boundaries where legacy logic meets new functionality, which are often the most fragile points.

In parallel, the team is running fuzzing campaigns and automated adversarial testing guided by explicit threat models. This allows the protocol to be stressed at scale, simulating attacker behavior against rippled/xrpld to surface vulnerabilities earlier and with wider coverage.

The AI-assisted initiative has already identified more than 10 issues documented under the “AI Triage” label on GitHub, with only low-severity bugs disclosed publicly so far, while all findings are being prioritized and fixed internally.

Modernizing and aligning the XRPL codebase Alongside active testing, the roadmap calls for deeper modernization and alignment of the XRPL codebase itself. Many bug classes in long-lived systems arise from structural factors, not just isolated mistakes by individual developers.

Examples include limited type safety, inconsistent interaction patterns between features, insufficient invariant enforcement and undocumented or unenforced assumptions. However, addressing these design-level issues can make the system substantially more predictable, easier to reason about and more resilient by construction.

Pull requests tagged with “AI Triage” on the XRPLF rippled repository highlight early steps in this direction, demonstrating how structural refinements can eliminate entire categories of potential defects.

Security as a shared ecosystem responsibility The security of a decentralized network cannot rest on a single team or organization. It has to be a distributed responsibility shared by a broad set of contributors with diverse perspectives and expertise.

To expand this effort, the core team is deepening collaboration with XRPL Commons, the XRPL Foundation (XRPLF), independent security researchers, validator operators and external security firms. Moreover, distributing security work across multiple actors helps reduce blind spots and improves coverage of both protocol-level and operational risks.

This broader coalition is expected to align around common standards and processes, making it easier to coordinate responses when issues are discovered.

Raising standards for amendments and change management As the ledger evolves through amendments, the bar for change evaluation before activation is being raised significantly. The aim is to ensure that no modification, whether minor or major, reaches production without rigorous scrutiny.

Planned measures include requiring multiple independent security audits for significant amendments, expanding bug bounty incentives to drive deeper testing and organizing more attackathons where new features are exercised in adversarial environments. Furthermore, the team is defining explicit security readiness criteria that must be met before any amendment is enabled.

These criteria will be developed and published in collaboration with XRPLF, clearly setting expectations for how new features are evaluated in the context of global financial infrastructure.

Transparency, standards and community alignment Security is strongest when it is transparent and collaborative. Accordingly, the team is committing to open security disclosures, public reporting of key findings and sharing lessons learned with the broader community as they emerge.

In parallel, clearer security standards and best practices for core development are being defined. Moreover, aligning contributors around common expectations should help ensure that quality and safety scale alongside innovation, rather than lagging behind it.

This is being framed as a critical moment to identify and repair any cracks in the protocol’s foundation before they can affect higher layers of the ecosystem.

The big picture: evolving XRPL for institutional-grade finance Taken together, these initiatives mark a broader shift in how the ledger is built and maintained. The emphasis is moving toward surfacing security issues earlier in the specification and development process, while also improving response speed when vulnerabilities are discovered.

This is crucial because xrpl security now supports use cases ranging from global payments to tokenized assets and institutional-grade financial infrastructure, including the Institutional DeFi roadmap outlined by Ripple. That said, maintaining trust at this scale requires a long-term, methodical approach rather than one-off fixes.

The next XRPL release will focus exclusively on bug fixes and various improvements, without introducing new features. By investing in security enhancements at every stage of the lifecycle, the project aims to ensure that XRPL remains a trusted financial operating system for decades to come.

In summary, the adoption of AI-driven testing, red teaming, stricter amendment controls and broader ecosystem collaboration signals a deliberate effort to future-proof XRPL as it continues to scale into a core layer of global finance.

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XRP Price Drops, But Traders are Loading Up — What's Brewing? cryptonews
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XRP Signals a Hidden Bullish Shift as Long Positions Surge Despite Price DipXRP is sending a familiar but intriguing signal: soft price action on the surface, strengthening conviction underneath.

Despite slipping below the key $1.40 psychological level to $1.37 per CoinCodex data, bullish positioning is quietly building. 

Source: CoinCodexAs market analyst CryptoBull notes, both net long positions and open interest are climbing even as the price dips. 

Source: CryptoBullWell, this divergence matters because it suggests traders aren’t retreating with the pullback but are instead increasing exposure, anticipating a potential rebound rather than bracing for further downside.

What does this mean? Falling prices alongside rising open interest typically signal a surge in derivatives activity, not retreat. 

Instead of exiting, traders are adding new positions, and the growing skew toward longs suggests expectations are shifting upward. In short, while price action appears weak on the surface, underlying sentiment is quietly turning bullish.

Therefore, there's a deeper dynamic at play. Rising leverage across the market increases the risk of a liquidation cascade. 

If XRP slips further, overextended long positions could be wiped out in quick succession, accelerating the drop. But this isn’t purely bearish. These shakeouts often serve as a market reset, clearing excessive risk and overheated positioning. 

Once that pressure is relieved and conditions stabilize, XRP is typically better positioned for a more sustainable and structurally sound move higher.

XRP Defies Altcoin Slump as Hidden Strength Builds Beneath the SurfaceXRP stands out as altcoins remain largely in Bitcoin’s shadow. Only 5% of Binance-listed tokens are trading above their 200-day moving average, highlighting broad weakness in the sector, while liquidity dries up and market focus stays squarely on Bitcoin.

XRP is emerging as a rare standout in a struggling altcoin market. Despite a recent dip, it shows notable resilience, fueled by rising derivatives activity and sustained relevance in Bitcoin’s shadow.

For traders, this creates a pivotal moment: the price looks weak, but underlying data hints at hidden strength. If excess leverage is cleared and buying interest persists, XRP may be poised for a sharp rebound, potentially surprising those waiting on the sidelines.

ConclusionIn a market where price often hides the full picture, XRP is sending mixed but promising signals. While it dips below $1.40, rising long positions and open interest reveal growing trader confidence. 

Amid a weak altcoin market dominated by Bitcoin, XRP’s relative strength and sustained interest set it apart. If over-leveraged positions are cleared and buying pressure persists, this phase could signal a shift from quiet resilience to a potential upward breakout.
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XRP Price Prediction: Ripple To Run Once Clarity Act Passes? cryptonews
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XRP price is trading at $1.37, down as much as 3.1% in the last 24 hours, and the frustrating part is that none of the recent bullish prediction and catalysts have mattered.

Goldman Sachs became the largest XRP ETF buyer. Mastercard integrated Ripple into its payments program on March 11. Whales accumulated 1.3 billion XRP in early March. The price barely flinched. But one regulatory event could change all of that, and it’s hanging by a thread in the Senate.

The CLARITY Act would formally classify XRP as a digital commodity under federal law, placing it on the same statutory footing as Bitcoin and Ethereum. The bill cleared the House 294–134 with bipartisan support, but has stalled in the Senate over a stablecoin yield dispute.

Regulatory uncertainty continues to weigh on the broader crypto market, and Galaxy Digital has warned that the bill must clear the committee by the end of April, or it is likely dead for 2026. This deadline is now just weeks away.

With macro headwinds still in play and technicals deteriorating, the XRP price structure deserves a close look before assuming a CLARITY Act bounce is already priced in.

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XRP Price Prediction: Can Ripple Breach $1.51 Before the Senate Deadline?XRP rejected hard at $1.60 earlier this week, printing a bearish pin bar that triggered a 3.3% single-day drop, according to Finance Magnates analysts. Price is now consolidating at just around $1.37, with the 50-day SMA sitting at $1.43 acting as immediate overhead resistance.

RSI reads 50, neutral, but trending lower. The sentiment dashboard shows 26 of 30 technical indicators flashing bearish.

XRP USD, TradingViewThe critical floor is at $1.27, the 23.6% Fibonacci retracement level. A defense of that level opens a path back toward $1.51. Failure sends price toward $1.11–$1.13, a rangeanalysts are actively targeting on the downside.

The longer-term bull thesis, Elliott Wave targets of $5 then $27, depends entirely on legislative clarity materializing before institutional flows rotate elsewhere. That’s a meaningful “if.”

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Bitcoin Hyper Attracts Early Movers as XRP Tests Key SupportFor those watching XRP stall below resistance while a Senate deadline looms, the risk/reward calculus shifts. At the current market cap, a 2x from XRP requires billions in new capital. Even the most aggressive XRP targets remain constrained by its existing scale. Early-stage infrastructure plays offer a different entry profile.

Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) is positioning as the first-ever Bitcoin Layer 2 with Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) integration, combining Bitcoin’s security with transaction throughput that its developers claim surpasses Solana itself. The project targets Bitcoin’s three core limitations: slow finality, high fees, and absence of programmable smart contracts.

The presale has raised more than $32 million at a current token price of $0.0136, with staking available at high APY for early participants.

Research Bitcoin Hyper here.

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Is Your Bitcoin Really Bitcoin? The Truth About Wrapped and Staked BTC cryptonews
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What Are Wrapped and Staked Bitcoin?At first glance, tokens like LBTC, ckBTC, or staked BTC may look like new versions of Bitcoin. But in reality, they are financial layers built on top of Bitcoin, not Bitcoin itself.

Wrapped and staked BTC are derivative assets that represent Bitcoin in different environments:

Wrapped BTC allows Bitcoin to be used on other blockchains like Ethereum or SolanaStaked BTC lets holders earn yield by locking their BTC in DeFi protocolsSynthetic BTC tracks Bitcoin’s price without necessarily holding real BTCThese tokens typically aim to maintain a 1:1 value with BTC, but they come with very different mechanics and risks.

Most Expensive CryptosWrapped vs Staked vs Synthetic BTC — What’s the Difference?Understanding the differences is key before interacting with any of these assets.

Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC-style assets)Backed 1:1 by real BTC held in custodyUsed for DeFi trading, lending, and liquidityRequires trust in custodians or bridge mechanisms👉 Example use: Providing liquidity on Ethereum-based platforms

Staked Bitcoin (LBTC, eBTC, etc.)BTC is locked into a protocolUsers receive a token representing their depositCan earn yield while remaining liquid👉 Example use: Earning passive returns on BTC holdings

Synthetic BitcoinTracks BTC price via algorithms or collateralMay not be backed by real BTCHigher risk due to dependency on mechanisms👉 Example use: Trading exposure without owning BTC

What Does ‘Rehypothecated Bitcoin’ Mean?One of the most overlooked concepts in crypto today is rehypothecation.

This means the same Bitcoin can be used multiple times across different platforms.

Here’s a simplified example:

1 BTC is locked in a protocol
→ A wrapped token is issued
→ That token is used as collateral
→ Another asset is created from it

Now, multiple claims exist on the same BTC.

This creates what many call:
👉 “paper Bitcoin” inside DeFi

Why These Tokens Trade at Bitcoin PricesDespite not being real BTC, these assets trade close to Bitcoin’s price because:

They are designed to maintain a 1:1 pegArbitrage keeps prices alignedMarket participants trust the backing mechanismHowever, small deviations can occur due to:

Liquidity differencesMarket stressTrust issuesThis is where things get serious—and often misunderstood.

1. Custodial RiskIf the entity holding the BTC fails, the token may lose its backing.

2. Smart Contract RiskBugs or exploits in DeFi protocols can lead to loss of funds.

3. Depeg RiskThe token may lose its 1:1 value with BTC during market stress.

4. Liquidity RiskSome of these tokens have very low volume, making them hard to exit.

Why This Trend Is Growing in 2025The rise of wrapped and staked BTC is not random—it’s driven by major shifts in the crypto market:

Investors want yield on Bitcoin, not just price appreciationDeFi protocols need BTC liquidityInstitutions are exploring structured BTC productsCross-chain ecosystems are expandingBitcoin is no longer just a store of value—it is becoming programmable capital.

Should You Use Wrapped or Staked BTC?It depends on your strategy.

Use them if:You want to earn yield on BTCYou actively use DeFiYou understand the risksAvoid them if:You want pure, self-custodied BTCYou prioritize security over yieldYou don’t fully understand DeFi mechanismsFinal Thoughts: Not All Bitcoin Is EqualWhile wrapped and staked BTC open new opportunities, they also introduce layers of complexity and risk.

Owning Bitcoin directly is fundamentally different from holding a representation of it.

As the ecosystem evolves, one key question remains:

👉 Is your Bitcoin truly Bitcoin—or just a claim on it?
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HYPE Price is Looking At a 37% Decline As Capital Flows Tip To Negative cryptonews
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Hyperliquid (HYPE) is trading at $39, down 2.79% on the day after failing to hold gains above $42. The chart shows a double top formation on the 2-day timeframe, and capital flow data is now tipping to negative for the first time since early March.

The $42 level carries the largest short liquidation cluster in the 30-day map. A move above it is now looking increasingly unlikely.

Short Liquidations Ahead In HYPE’s PathHYPE liquidation map shows cumulative short liquidation leverage of $13.24 million concentrated at the $42 price level. This cluster acts as a ceiling rather than a catalyst. 

For the price to move above $42 and trigger a genuine short squeeze, buyers would need to overpower $13.24 million in stacked short leverage. With CMF at zero and declining, the demand simply is not present to accomplish that. 

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HYPE Liquidation Map. Source: CoinglassCapital Is Leaving HYPEThe CMF on the HYPE chart peaked near 0.20 during March 15–19 as the price pushed toward $42. Since then, it has declined without interruption, reaching exactly 0.00 on March 26.

A CMF reading at zero means buying and selling volumes are perfectly balanced on a dollar-weighted basis. Any further decline pushes the indicator below the zero line, which would signal that capital outflows are dominating inflows. That transition — from positive to negative — is the precise inflection point that historically precedes sustained price drops rather than consolidations.

HYPE CMF. Source: TradingViewCMF spent most of early March building from 0.05 toward 0.20, providing the fuel for HYPE’s rally to $42. That tailwind has now fully unwound.

HYPE Price Prediction: Double Top Projects a Drop to $21HYPE price is forming a clear double top pattern. The first peak formed near $38 in early February. HYPE then formed a second peak near $43 in mid-March before falling again. The annotated measured move on the chart applies the same 37.49% decline from the current breakdown zone, projecting a target of $21.

HYPE currently trades at $39. A 2-day close below $35 would confirm the double top breakdown and activate the $21 target. Below $35, the visible support levels on the chart are $32, then $28, then $26, then $23, with $21 as the measured move destination.

HYPE Price Analysis. Source: TradingViewThe bullish invalidation requires a daily close above $42. That level is both the double top neckline resistance and the apex of the short liquidation cluster. A confirmed close above $42 would break the pattern, squeeze $13.24 million in shorts, and open the path toward $44 and beyond.
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Expert Analyst Says Bitcoin Expansion Is Over, It Won't Rally Until This Is Over cryptonews
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Bitcoin’s next move is one of the most debated questions in the market right now. One side sees the current price structure as a base for a push to new all-time highs, pointing to strength around $70,000 and repeated rebounds above this price level. Another camp believes the recent action is only a pause within a broader downtrend, with more range consolidation and lower levels still ahead before any real rally begins.

That divide is exactly where expert analyst Tony Severino steps in with a very cautious outlook. According to the crypto trading expert, Bitcoin might not see a rally again until complacency is crushed.

A Warning Against The Bullish Complacency Severino, who posts under the handle @tonythebullBTC on X, recently declared that “the 16-year Bitcoin expansion is over.” This is a statement that carries particular weight given his track record. He had previously anticipated that Bitcoin’s bull run would end in 2025 and projected that the corrective wave ushering in a bear market could extend as far as mid-2027. 

Severino’s latest comments directly challenge the idea that Bitcoin is simply gearing up for another rally. The comments were in response to a sarcastic post by another analyst. In his view, the widespread belief that the Bitcoin price will continue to rise indefinitely is misplaced. 

Severino describes the current environment as one dominated by complacency, where investors have grown too comfortable buying dips without questioning the broader structure. According to him, it is because of people like this who think it will only go up forever.

Destruction First, Then Growth The most important part of Severino’s outlook is not just that a downturn could happen, but that it is necessary. Only when that complacency is fully broken, he contends, can a new cycle begin on a stronger footing.

“This destruction and reset is necessary for growth again. But not until complacency is crushed,” he said. “Complacency says: ‘Same asset, same behavior.’ Reality: Same asset, different environment = different outcome distribution,” he continued.

This is not the first time Tony Severino has sounded the alarm of complacency for investors who are strongly bullish despite Bitcoin’s recent price struggles. Back in February, he pointed out that the Bitcoin price may have already reached a 16-year cyclical peak. 

Notably, this 16-year cyclical peak concept has become a recurring theme in his broader outlook. That same idea resurfaced again in his latest remarks, where he noted the complacency among some investors.

In another analysis, Severino predicted a somewhat -72% maximum drawdown from Bitcoin’s October 2025 peak price of $126,000. If that scenario plays out, it would place Bitcoin’s price in the region of $34,000 before a more sustainable bottom can form.

BTC trading at $69,574 on the 1D chart | Source: BTCUSDT on Tradingview.com Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com
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XRP Shows Unusual Stability As Volatility Hits 2026 Low – Here's What This Means cryptonews
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XRP’s price is bullish once again, holding strong above the $1.40 level following a recovery across the broader cryptocurrency market. This bullish performance of the price is turning up on several key metrics, such as Realized Volatility, which has recently fallen to one of its lowest levels yet.

Volatility In XRP Plunges To Its Lowest Point After a brief rebound on Wednesday, market conditions around XRP seem to have entered an unusually calm phase as the price displays signs of stability. The Realized Volatility on Binance has been steadily dropping and has recently reached its lowest level of 2026.

While on-chain data is flashing at reduced volatility, Xaif Crypto, a technical analyst and investor, has declared the trend a calm before the storm rather than a bearish signal. With both buyers and sellers exhibiting less aggressive positioning, the decrease in price swings points to a period of less uncertainty.

Looking at the chart on the 30-Day time frame, the realized volatility is positioned at 0.5266, marking a multi-month low. Volatility Z-Score is at -0.9048, sitting well below the historical average, while price is holding steady at the $1.43 level. 

When volatility compresses this hard, it implies that the market is coiling. At the same time, supply and demand have reached have reached have reached equilibrium, with panic and euphoria lacking among investors across the market. The chart is signaling a clear path for XRP based on historical patterns.

Source: Chart from Xaif Crypto on X In the current market structure, every significant increase or decrease in XRP was preceded by a similar time frame. For now, the altcoin is set to experience a period of a tightening range, low volume, and silent charts before the spring takes place without any warning signs.

As a result of this setup, Xaif Crypto stated that the question is not whether a move is coming, but rather, if investors are positioned before the impending move occurs. At this point, the expert urges investors to closely watch the Volatility Z-Score because the metric is key to determining the upcoming move.

Once the metric moves back into positive territory, this will serve as the signal that momentum is returning to the market and the next move is close. XRP at $1.43 may look like things are slow, but Xaif Crypto predicts that the altcoin won’t remain in the range for long.

Activity On The XRP Ledger Explodes While volatility has reduced to the lowest level this year, activity on the XRP Ledger has witnessed explosive growth. Arthur stated that transaction volumes across the Ledger are spiking, hitting nearly 4 million in a single day. As more users interact with transfers, payments, and decentralized apps, the spike in on-chain activity marks the beginning of sustained growth.

According to the expert, this is the highest level seen since the rally in late 2024 following the US election. With the market showing signs of life, this surge suggests that on-chain usage is clearly accelerating again, alongside rising utility and adoption turning up on the Ledger.

XRP trading at $1.38 on the 1D chart | Source: XRPUSDT on Tradingview.com Featured image from Freepik, chart from Tradingview.com

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PIPPIN crashes 33% in a day: What triggered the sell-off? cryptonews
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Pippin [PIPPIN] is making waves, having caught the attention of crypto enthusiasts after crashing by over 33%. $37.35 million was wiped out from its market capitalization in a single day, tumbling from $94.15 million to $57.80 million.

Why is PIPPIN’s price falling? PIPPIN recently recorded a massive buildup of short positions before this crash, as shared by the analytics tool Stalkchain. The post on X also pointed out that the asset’s perpetual volume appeared to be collapsing.

Source: X/StalkHQ In fact, the derivatives tool CoinGlass revealed that over the past 24 hours, PIPPIN Futures have recorded massive liquidations totaling $2.62 million.

Of this, $1.91 million came from long-leveraged positions, while short positions recorded only $707.89K in liquidations during the same period.

This wave of liquidations has strong potential to influence market participants, and may trigger additional selling pressure.

Source: CoinGlass $0.0551 (support) and $0.0609 (resistance) are key levels where traders seem to be heavily overleveraged. At these levels, traders have built $658K in long positions and $935.29K in short positions, indicating that sellers are still in control.

Source: CoinGlass Another major factor behind the massive price crash appears to be broader market sentiment, which is still bearish due to the ongoing West Asia crisis.

Meanwhile, PIPPIN’s overall trend remained downward at the time of writing, a structure it has maintained since the 26th of February 2026. Currently, it has lost more than 92% of its value, while its market capitalization has plummeted by over $783.12 million.

PIPPIN: Daily chart signals potential reversal  On the four-hour chart, PIPPIN appeared to be rebounding, as the price seemed to be reversing after reaching the key support level of $0.0427, which it has been holding since November 2026.

The 26th of March marks the first time the price has revisited this level since November 2026, when it previously surged significantly from the same zone.

Source: TradingView If PIPPIN sustains above the $0.0427 level, the chances of a potential market rebound are high. If that happens, the asset could see a strong price surge of over 81% and may reach the $0.107 level.

Notably, the price has already jumped over 36% today from the key support level of $0.0427.

On the other hand, the price decline could continue if PIPPIN fails to hold this key support level.

As of now, the technical indicator Average Directional Index (ADX), which measures trend strength, has reached 45, well above the key threshold of 25, indicating strong directional momentum.

Final Summary With a 33% price crash, PIPPIN has lost a massive 92% of its value over the past month. Price action hints at a potential reversal if PIPPIN remains above the $0.0427 level.
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BNB to $5,000 Come AltSeason? Analyst Shares Data Backing Ultra Bullish Prediction cryptonews
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Prominent analyst Crypto Patel is forecasting that BNB could climb to $5,000 during the next altcoin season, calling the long-term setup one of the most compelling in the market.

BNB is trading near $627, roughly 53% below its all-time high. Moreover, technical analysis indicates that the token’s chart structure and historical fractals suggest significant upside potential. The case rests on BNB’s track record of massive adoption, regular token burns, and robust fundamentals that have allowed it to outperform expectations in every prior market cycle.

That said, Crypto Patel identifies the $300–$420 range as the most attractive accumulation window ahead of the next leg higher, with staged targets starting at $2,000, then $5,000, and potentially reaching five figures. The analyst insists that this is not just speculation but a data-driven outcome grounded in the network’s real growth and consistent mechanics.

Meanwhile, another technical view highlights a hidden bullish divergence on the BNB chart. Its price has been forming higher lows, while the momentum oscillator is printing lower lows. This classic setup often precedes continuation of an existing uptrend and a push back above the current all-time high near $1,375.

CoinMarketCap’s Year-to-date performance underlines the token’s resilience amid volatility. On Jan. 1, BNB opened at $863.26, reached a high of $954.86, and closed the month at $780.48 with a market capitalization of $106.4 billion. By Feb. 1, the price had pulled back to close at $617.25 after trading as low as $576.72, with monthly volume of $62.2 billion and market cap at $84.2 billion.

 

At press time, CoinMarketCap data shows BNB down 2.89% to $626 over the past 24 hours, tracking the broader market decline closely. The drop was primarily driven by a macro-driven selloff in Bitcoin, which pulled down most major altcoins.

If BNB holds above the $620–$600 support zone, it could attempt to reclaim its 7-day SMA near $637. A break below $600 risks a retest of the lower support level.
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DOGE Price Prediction: Dogecoin Holds Key Support at $0.08 Amid Negative Spot Flow cryptonews
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Dogecoin price remained under pressure on Thursday after spot market flows turned sharply negative, even as the broader cryptocurrency market faced renewed selling. Data from CoinGlass showed a steep decline in spot flow over the past 24 hours, reflecting cautious sentiment among traders while global risk assets weakened.

The pullback came during a wider sell-off across digital assets, U.S. equities, and precious metals. Futures tied to the Nasdaq-100 traded lower, while crypto markets recorded heavy liquidations. Despite the negative flow, Dogecoin continued to trade inside a range that has held since early February, signaling uncertainty rather than a confirmed trend reversal.

Spot Flow Turns Negative as Outflows Beat InflowsCoinGlass data showed that Dogecoin recorded $83.26 million in spot inflows in the last 24 hours, while outflows reached $97.17 million. The difference produced a negative netflow of $13.92 million. This translated into a drop in spot flow of 1,120.38%.

Negative spot flow often reflects more coins leaving exchanges than entering them. In some cases, this suggests accumulation as holders move tokens to private wallets. However, in the current market environment, the decline appears tied to defensive positioning rather than strong buying demand.

The broader crypto market also faced pressure during the same period. Around $253 million in crypto positions were liquidated across exchanges. Long positions accounted for about $203 million of the total, while short liquidations stood near $50 million. The imbalance showed that traders were positioned for upside before the sell-off began.

Large liquidations tend to increase volatility. When long positions are forced to close, prices can drop quickly. This pattern was visible across major cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin.

Market sentiment indicators continue to reflect caution. The Crypto Fear and Greed Index remains in the fear zone, showing that traders are avoiding aggressive risk exposure. Options market data also points to defensive positioning, with more demand for downside protection than bullish bets.

Dogecoin Price Fails to Break Key ResistanceDogecoin price attempted to move higher earlier this week but failed to hold above a key technical level. The meme coin rose for three consecutive sessions between March 23 and March 25 before losing momentum.

During the rally, Dogecoin reached a high of $0.09793. Buyers tried to push the price higher, but the move stalled near the daily 50-day moving average, which currently sits around $0.095. This level has acted as resistance since January and continues to cap upside attempts.

At the time of writing, Dogecoin trades at around $0.09132, down 5.28% in the last 24 hours.
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SIREN Coin Tumbles 70% After Record Run On BNB Chain cryptonews
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The meme department is used to wild price swings & roller-coaster performance, but this one reveals a behavior pattern.

Market Sentiment:

Bullish Bearish Neutral

Published: March 26, 2026 │ 6:07 PM GMT

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SIREN, a meme coin trading on BNB Smart Chain, swung violently after a breakout to a fresh high, then fell more than 70% from its March 22 peak as traders rapidly reversed course.

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The atrocious sell-off followed rising scrutiny around wallet concentration and the token’s distribution, issues that often amplify downside when momentum fades. The speed of the drop suggested thin liquidity and a market dominated by a relatively small set of holders, leaving late buyers exposed as selling accelerated.

A Loud SIREN Reversal After New Peaks: Here’s The Key Levels After printing a record level over the weekend, SIREN quickly gave back most of its gains. Market watchers pointed to concerns that a large share of supply sat in a limited number of wallets, a structure that can spook traders even in otherwise active markets.

a lot of people are talking about #SIREN …. so here its chart..$SIREN Facing resistance on 2.618 fib zone (2.6329$ area)… (wave 3 done here imo)

if it gives a retest of 0.5392$ (1.618 fib) for wave 4… then i’ll be a buyer…

minimum target – 2.0348$… (280% move)..0.618… pic.twitter.com/CLatg9Mg4g

— CHETAN (@CG_trades_) March 26, 2026 In tokens with concentrated ownership, price action can turn on a few decisions—large holders taking profit, liquidity being pulled, or trading attention shifting elsewhere. That dynamic can cascade into forced selling as stop-losses trigger and leverage, if present, unwinds.

What The Drastic Swings Tells Us About Broader Market Mood Violent moves like this are common in micro-cap and newly hot tokens, particularly in ecosystems where speculative launches and fast rotations are routine.

A token can climb rapidly on momentum and social chatter, only to fall just as fast when traders start questioning supply distribution, insider exposure, or the sustainability of volume. On Futures, this type of price swing wipes away traders on both sides – as seen in the $35 million long liquidations on Binance over the past two months.

Price speculation aside, there’s utility: even without any confirmed wrongdoing, concentration alone can change behavior. Participants may demand clearer on-chain transparency, deeper liquidity, and more predictable circulating supply before treating a rally as durable.

For crypto aficionados & meme coin fans, the SIREN slide is a reminder that gains built on reflexive momentum can evaporate quickly—especially when ownership is uneven and the market’s confidence hinges on a handful of wallets not heading for the exits at the same time.

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JPMorgan: Bitcoin Holds Firm While Metals Retreat cryptonews
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TLDR JPMorgan reported that Bitcoin traded near $69,000 while gold and silver extended recent losses. The bank said Bitcoin showed stronger resilience than traditional safe-haven assets during market stress. Gold prices fell about 15% month to date after reaching record highs in January. Silver prices also declined after reversing gains from earlier peaks this year. Gold ETFs recorded nearly $11 billion in outflows during the first three weeks of March. Bitcoin traded near $69,000 while gold and silver extended losses, according to a Wednesday report from JPMorgan. The bank said Bitcoin showed stronger resilience than traditional safe-haven assets during recent market stress. Analysts linked the divergence to ETF outflows, positioning cuts, and weaker liquidity in precious metals markets.

Bitcoin and JPMorgan Report Stable Futures Positioning JPMorgan said Bitcoin maintained relative stability after an initial sharp sell-off linked to the Iran conflict. Prices briefly fell into the low-$60,000 range before stabilizing in the high-$60,000 zone. Analysts wrote, “The deterioration in liquidity conditions in gold has seen its market breadth decline below that of bitcoin currently.” They added that Bitcoin behaved like a high-beta macro asset during the early shock phase.

The bank stated that Bitcoin futures positioning on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange remained relatively stable in recent weeks. In contrast, gold and silver futures exposure declined sharply after peaking earlier this year. The report showed that institutional proxies based on CME open interest reflected steady Bitcoin positioning. Momentum indicators also showed Bitcoin recovering from oversold levels toward neutral territory.

Gold and Silver Face ETF Outflows and Liquidity Pressure Gold prices dropped about 15% month to date after reaching record highs near $5,500 in January. Silver also reversed course after peaking near $120 earlier this year. JPMorgan attributed the declines to rising interest rates and a stronger U.S. dollar. The bank also cited broad profit-taking across retail and institutional accounts.

ETF flow data reflected the shift in capital allocation across asset classes. Gold ETFs recorded nearly $11 billion in outflows during the first three weeks of March. Silver ETF inflows built since last summer reversed during the same period. Meanwhile, Bitcoin funds continued to post net inflows over those weeks.

JPMorgan said trend-following investors reduced exposure to gold and silver as indicators shifted from overbought to below-neutral levels. The bank stated that this repositioning amplified price declines in both metals. It also reported that gold’s market breadth now trails Bitcoin, which reverses the usual pattern. Silver liquidity weakened further as thinner market depth intensified recent price swings.

Bitcoin traded around $69,000 at publication time, while gold stood near $4,450 per ounce. Silver changed hands near $69 per ounce. The report captured the latest cross-asset pricing levels during ongoing geopolitical tensions and oil prices above $100 per barrel.
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Bittensor's TAO price may plunge 40% within five weeks: Fractal data cryptonews
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The latest 160% rally in Bittensor (TAO) shows signs of exhaustion as it forms a golden-cross pattern on the chart that previously preceded steep corrections.

TAO/USD daily chart. Source: TradingViewKey takeaways:

TAO prints a golden cross that has preceded 40% drawdown on average in the past.

Social volume for Bittensor is high, but retail euphoria remains muted.

TAO price risks 40% drawdown in the coming weeksAs of Thursday, March 26, TAO’s 20-day exponential moving average (20-day EMA, the green line) was crossing above its 200-day exponential moving average (200-day EMA, the blue wave).

Traders typically view a short-term average moving above a long-term one as a bullish signal. In TAO’s case, however, the pattern has often appeared near local tops, sometimes triggering brief upside follow-through before reversing sharply.

TAO/USD daily chart. Source: TradingViewIn the last three similar crossovers, TAO dropped by roughly 38.50%, 32.50%, and 45.50% within five-six weeks. That amounts to an average drawdown of about 40%, raising Bittensor’s odds of falling to $200 by early May if the pattern repeats.

TAO’s downside risk is rising further as its relative strength index (RSI) has stayed above the 70 overbought threshold for weeks. The reading suggests the recent rally may have gone too far, too fast, raising the risk of profit-taking or a short-term cooldown.

Broader macro conditions add to the bearish case, as the escalating US–Iran war lifts oil prices, fuels inflation risks, and weakens the case for near-term Federal Reserve easing.

TAO rally still lacks euphoric retail sentimentTAO’s rally has triggered a sharp increase in online discussion without the kind of euphoric sentiment that typically marks local tops, according to data resource Santiment.

Social volume across X, Reddit, Telegram, and other platforms has climbed to its second-highest level in six months, trailing only the frenzy seen near TAO’s $529 peak in November.

TAO social volume and positive/negative sentiment. Source: SantimentAt the same time, sentiment remains relatively subdued, with only 1.5 positive comments for every negative one.

“This is generally a good sign that the rally can continue, with little interference from greedy traders that typically signal forming tops,” Santiment said.

Still, TAO’s golden cross fractal suggests that even rallies driven by improving sentiment can turn into bull traps.

In the last three similar golden-cross setups, TAO still rallied by roughly 15.6%, 5.7%, and 42.6% before reversing lower.

TAO/USD daily chart. Source: TradingViewThat puts the average post-cross upside at around 21.30%, hinting at a short-term Bittensor price rally toward $420 or higher before exhaustion sets in.

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Goldman Sachs Signals Bitcoin Bottom, Flags Attractive Crypto Stock Setups cryptonews
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Goldman Sachs analysts signaled Wednesday that cryptocurrency prices may have found a cyclical bottom following a months-long correction that wiped roughly 45% off bitcoin’s October 2025 peak, CNBC reported.

Goldman Sachs Analyst Note Says Crypto Prices May Have Bottomed The $3.6 trillion asset manager’s note, reported by CNBC on Thursday, marks a measured but notable shift in tone from one of Wall Street’s most closely watched institutions. Bitcoin hit an all-time high of over $126,000 in October 2025 and has since traded in the $69,000–$71,000 range as of March 26, 2026.

Goldman Sachs‘ analysts pointed to technical stabilization, improving liquidity signals, and reduced forced selling as factors supporting the thesis. CNBC’s report further notes that the financial giant also flagged “attractive setups” in crypto-linked equities, likely including exchanges such as Coinbase and Robinhood, mining companies, and blockchain infrastructure plays.

The bank’s evolving position on digital assets reflects how much has changed inside the firm over the past year. In its 2026 13F filings, Goldman disclosed roughly $2.36 billion in bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) and ethereum ETF exposure, at the time of filing.

CEO David Solomon publicly confirmed in February 2026 that he personally holds a small amount of bitcoin — a reversal from earlier statements in which he said he saw no real use case for the asset. Goldman also upgraded Coinbase to “Buy” in January 2026, citing resilient retail trading activity and progress on the regulatory front.

The firm is not alone in calling a potential bottom. Bernstein analysts recently declared bitcoin’s cyclical low confirmed and reiterated a $150,000 price target for 2026. Other institutional desks have pointed to onchain capitulation signals and technical support in the $60,000–$65,000 range as signs that selling pressure is easing.

The broader market correction has been driven by delayed Federal Reserve rate cuts, geopolitical pressures, including U.S.-Iran tensions, persistent inflation, and softer ETF inflows earlier in 2026. Some of those headwinds have started to ease, with potential Fed cuts expected later in the year.

Goldman’s note spread quickly across social media on Thursday. A great deal of high-traffic crypto X accounts amplified the headline within hours of publication, framing it as a potential catalyst for renewed institutional interest.

Still, Goldman’s phrasing was deliberately cautious. “May have bottomed” is not a confirmed call, and the firm raised its U.S. recession probability to 30% earlier this year, a reminder that macro risks remain active. Goldman also reduced some crypto ETF exposure in late 2025 during the rout, showing it adjusts positions alongside changing conditions.

Bitcoin has cleared several short-term technical levels in recent sessions. Altcoins have shown relative strength in select areas. All of these upswings have happened amid the conflict in the Middle East. Those moves are consistent with early-stage recovery patterns, though previous bear market cycles have produced multiple false bottoms before any sustained reversal took hold.

For onlookers watching this space, many believe Goldman’s note adds institutional weight to a thesis already circulating among crypto-native analysts. How the market responds in the weeks ahead will determine whether this reading of conditions holds.

FAQ 🔎 Has Goldman Sachs confirmed a bitcoin bottom? No — the firm used cautious language, saying prices “may have bottomed,” which is a signal of possibility rather than a definitive call. Where is bitcoin trading as of March 26, 2026? Bitcoin is trading in the $69,000–$71,000 range, roughly 45% below its October 2025 all-time high near $126,000. What crypto-linked stocks did Goldman Sachs flag? The firm pointed to “attractive setups” in crypto-related equities, likely including exchanges like Coinbase, mining companies, and blockchain infrastructure plays. Does Goldman Sachs hold crypto ETFs? Yes — Filings show the firm held billions in crypto ETF exposure, and CEO David Solomon confirmed personal bitcoin ownership in February 2026.
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Hashdex Nasdaq ETF Expands to Seven Assets, Adding XRP, Solana and Cardano cryptonews
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Hashdex’s NCIQ has expanded from five to seven holdings, adding Cardano and Chainlink by Dec. 31 and broadening exposure for U.S. investors. The ETF launched in late 2025 with Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, Solana and Stellar, then reported about $121.3 million in net assets in its first filing. The change arrives as multi-asset crypto ETFs gain momentum after late-2025 SEC listing standards helped push diversified products further into the U.S. market. The Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF has widened its reach, and the expansion says something larger about how multi-asset crypto products are evolving. This is no longer a narrowly concentrated fund story, but a broader indexed bet on the digital-asset market. According to its first annual SEC Form 10-K, the Hashdex Nasdaq ETF, trading under the ticker NCIQ, had expanded to seven major crypto assets by Dec. 31. The latest year-end filing shows the portfolio now goes beyond its earlier five-asset structure, giving investors a wider slice of the sector through one listed product.

What changed is specific and significant. Hashdex has added Cardano and Chainlink, turning a previously five-asset basket into a seven-token portfolio with broader market representation. The fund launched in late 2025 with exposure to Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, Solana and Stellar. Its new filing confirms that ADA and LINK have now joined that group. That matters because it modestly shifts the product away from a simpler large-cap concentration and toward a more diversified crypto index approach. For investors using exchange-traded vehicles to access digital assets, composition changes often matter as much as total assets under management.

Why the seven-asset expansion stands out The fund’s early asset base helps explain why the update is drawing attention. NCIQ is still young, but it has built enough scale for portfolio changes to carry market significance. By the end of Dec. 31, the ETF had accumulated about $121.3 million in net assets, according to the filing. Its net asset value per share stood at $22.71, closely tracking its closing market price of $22.73. That tight relationship suggests the structure was functioning as intended, while also giving investors one of the clearest looks at the fund’s footing since launching in late 2025.

The broader context makes the timing more revealing. This expansion lands as multi-asset crypto ETFs are moving from novelty to a competitive product category. Following the SEC’s approval of generic listing standards for crypto index products in late 2025, the market for diversified digital-asset ETFs has grown quickly. NCIQ’s seven-asset basket now sits inside that wider shift, where issuers are racing to offer investors more than single-token exposure. In that sense, the additions of ADA and LINK are not merely incremental. They reflect a market increasingly comfortable packaging broader crypto exposure into standard ETF form.
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Retail Investors Growing Exposed to Bitcoin Giant Strategy's STRC Over MSTR, Says CEO cryptonews
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In brief Strategy CEO Phong Le signaled that Strategy’s common stock is taking a backseat relative to its flagship preferred share among retail investors. Benchmark-StoneX’s Mark Palmer said that makes sense, describing STRC as an investment that dovetails with individuals’ accustomed thinking. On a notional basis, the value of common stock held by retail investors still outweighs allocations among individuals to the dividend-paying product. Strategy CEO Phong Le signaled on Thursday that retail investors are becoming increasingly interested in the Bitcoin-buying firm’s flagship preferred share relative to its common stock, highlighting who is exposed to the company’s shift in fundraising efforts.

Although individuals currently hold approximately 40% of the company’s ordinary shares, Lee noted in a post on X that they presently make up around 80% of those invested in STRC. Strategy started pitching the shares alongside its $2.5 billion debut last year.

At a market cap of $5 billion, Lee suggested that STRC’s popularity among retail investors indicates that they “prefer low-volatility, high-yield digital credit.” The assessment comes as Strategy’s common stock (MSTR) price has plunged 56% over the past six months to $134.

Not long after STRC debuted in July, Strategy Executive Chairman and co-founder Michael Saylor said the product that currently pays 11.5% in dividends annually could be interesting for a “whole new class of people.” Those remarks focused on investors like retirees, yet the product has also started showing up on its Bitcoin-buying peers’ balance sheets.

~ 40% of $MSTR shares are owned by retail. ~ 80% of $STRC shares are owned by retail. Retail investors prefer low-volatility, high-yield digital credit.

— Phong Le (@phongle) March 26, 2026

Platforms common among retail investors have expanded access to STRC, which trades on the Nasdaq, including Robinhood, Kraken, and Webull. At 80% of STRC’s market cap, Lee indicated that retail investors hold $4 billion worth of the dividend-paying product.

On a notional basis, that’s still less than the value of common shares that Lee said retail investors hold. A 40% slice of Strategy’s $46.3 billion market cap is currently $18.5 billion.

The notion that Strategy’s common stock is losing preference among retail investors makes sense when viewed through a risk-adjusted lens, according to Mark Palmer, an equity research analyst at investment banking firm Benchmark-StoneX.

“The company’s common stock offers theoretically unbounded upside, but it is essentially a leveraged, non-yielding Bitcoin proxy and therefore better suited for sophisticated, risk-tolerant investors,” he told Decrypt. “STRC offers a predictable return through its high-yield, low-volatility, and significant Bitcoin overcollateralization that limits downside, and as such it maps better to how most retail investors are accustomed to thinking about income-generating assets.”

Analysts at Benchmark, who have penciled in a year-end price target of $705 for Strategy, are among the Bitcoin-buying firm’s most bullish on Wall Street. Analysts at TD Cowen, for example, pared their price target to $500 from $440 earlier this year.

The investment bank’s managing director of equity research, Lance Vitzana, recently told Decrypt that STRC’s uptick in issuance followed Strategy’s annual conference in Las Vegas last month. He noted that STRC was marketed aggressively during the two-day confab.

So far this month, Strategy has raised more than $1.5 billion via the dividend-paying product, which is engineered to trade at near its $100 par value. That represents around 33% of the product’s market cap, including its multi-billion-dollar public offering.

When the preferred share trades above that threshold, Strategy issues more shares to grow its Bitcoin stockpile. If the product lingers below, then the firm has indicated that it will hike the dividend in an effort to increase demand and lift STRC back towards its target.

Even though institutional investors are allocating to STRC, Palmer said that group is unlikely to displace demand from individuals. That’s because institutions tend to prefer the relative liquidity of Strategy’s common equity and asymmetric risk-reward profile, he said.

“In that sense, STRC is carving out a distinct investor base rather than competing directly with Strategy’s common stock,” Palmer added. “Importantly, this dynamic strengthens Strategy’s ability to raise capital for bitcoin accumulation, as STRC effectively expands the company’s addressable investor base.”

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Hedera Launches Agent Lab to Streamline AI Agent Development cryptonews
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Hedera launched Agent Lab, an integrated development environment accessible from its portal to create AI agents in minutes. The tool offers three modes: no-code, low-code and advanced, with support for LangChain, Vercel AI SDK and Google ADK coming soon. The system includes a Human-in-the-Loop mode that requires the user’s signature before executing any transaction on the network. Hedera introduced Agent Lab, a fully integrated development environment accessible from the Hedera Developer Portal. The tool is built on the open-source Agent Kit and aims to reduce the complexity that developers have historically faced when attempting to connect artificial intelligence agents with a blockchain network.

Until now, that process involved environment configuration, framework decisions, boilerplate code and a testing infrastructure that demanded significant time before producing any functional result. Agent Lab condenses those steps into a flow that, according to the Hedera team, allows going from zero to an operational agent in a matter of minutes.

Hedera Agent Lab: Three Levels of Intervention The platform offers three working modes. The first is a no-code Agent Builder that guides the user through preconfigured templates for use cases within the Hedera ecosystem, ranging from basic transactions to an agent with full access to all available tools. The second is a low-code mode where the developer selects a framework and plugins while watching the source code being built in real time. The third is an advanced mode with direct code editing and assistance from an AI-powered integrated editor.

Regarding the framework, users can choose between LangChain or the Vercel AI SDK, while support for Google ADK is planned for upcoming versions. Each selection immediately impacts the generated code, making it easy to compare approaches or stay within one already familiar.

Security for Automated Transactions The execution mode is especially relevant for those operating with real assets. The Human-in-the-Loop option forces the agent to present the unsigned transaction bytes before any operation reaches the network, requiring explicit approval from the user. The autonomous mode, on the other hand, executes transactions without intervention and is primarily intended for testing environments on the Hedera Testnet.

The team also announced the upcoming addition of Policies and Hooks, a system of deterministic code-level controls that will operate independently from the AI model. Configurable restrictions include maximum HBAR limits per transaction, lists of permitted tokens and constraints on the creation of tokens with unlimited supply.
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Bitcoin ETFs Trim 2026 Losses With Strong March Demand cryptonews
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TLDR Bitcoin ETFs recorded $1.53 billion in net inflows in March after four months of withdrawals. Funds reaccumulated 38,000 BTC in March, reducing the 2026 net outflow to 4,000 BTC. February outflows pushed total 2026 withdrawals to 42,000 BTC before the March recovery. The March rebound brought ETF holdings close to their January 1 levels. CryptoQuant data shows that steady demand supported the recent recovery trend. Bitcoin exchange-traded funds reversed months of withdrawals as March inflows reduced earlier losses in 2026. CryptoQuant data shows funds added 38,000 BTC this month after heavy February exits. As a result, the net 2026 outflow now stands at 4,000 BTC as of March 26.

Bitcoin ETFs Cut 2026 Net Outflows to 4,000 BTC Bitcoin ETFs faced strong withdrawals in February, which pushed cumulative 2026 outflows to 42,000 BTC. CryptoQuant reported that funds lost 42,000 BTC between January and February. However, March inflows reversed much of that decline and improved balances.

Funds reaccumulated 38,000 BTC in March, valued at about $2.5 billion. Therefore, the overall net outflow for 2026 narrowed to 4,000 BTC. When compared with January 1 levels, holdings remain lower by 4,000 BTC.

CryptoQuant stated, “Bitcoin ETFs have reaccumulated 38,000 BTC in March.” The firm added that the remaining gap now stands at 4,000 BTC. As a result, March activity offset most early-year withdrawals.

Bitcoin ETF Flows Rebound After Heavy February Outflows

“For the positive momentum in Bitcoin to continue, this trend needs to persist, which could also help improve spot demand as well as exposure in the futures market.” – By @Darkfost_Coc pic.twitter.com/Q0x9vkHio3

— CryptoQuant.com (@cryptoquant_com) March 26, 2026

The data shows that steady buying supported the recovery trend. In turn, ETF balances approached their January starting levels. The reversal followed four consecutive months of withdrawals through February 2026.

March Inflows Break Four-Month Withdrawal Streak Bitcoin ETFs recorded about $1.53 billion in net inflows in March. Fund providers reported steady demand throughout the month. Consequently, the funds moved closer to ending the prolonged outflow streak.

Since November 2025, the products had posted monthly net withdrawals. However, March inflows placed the funds on track to close the month with a positive balance. This shift would end four straight months of declining balances.

CryptoQuant data confirms that inflows accelerated during recent weeks. As buying continued, ETF holdings recovered from February lows. The funds now stand within 4,000 BTC of their January positions.

Market data shows that sustained inflows could erase the remaining deficit. Analysts expect the products to offset the 4,000 BTC gap if demand holds. As of March 26, the net 2026 outflow remains at 4,000 BTC.

The latest figures reflect cumulative flows across all listed Bitcoin ETFs. Fund managers continue to publish daily flow updates. March totals currently show $1.53 billion in net inflows.
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Polygon Now Serving as Specialized Payments Blockchain, Report Reveals cryptonews
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Polygon, originally launched in 2017 as a general-purpose Ethereum scaling solution, has repositioned itself as a specialized payments blockchain in 2026. CoinGecko’s new report details how the network has strengthened its infrastructure, forged strategic partnerships, and delivered impressive on-chain activity metrics despite a broader industry shift away from traditional DeFi.

Over the past 18 months, Polygon completed six major network upgrades, the latest arriving on March 4, 2026.

These improvements raised the gas limit from 65 million to 110 million, pushing theoretical throughput above 2,600 transactions per second.

In parallel, co-founder Sandeep Nailwal assumed the role of CEO of the Polygon Foundation in June 2025.

The leadership change coincided with two sizable acquisitions—payment rails Coinme and Sequence—valued together at $250 million, underscoring the chain’s pivot toward real-world financial infrastructure.

The centerpiece of this strategy is the “Open Money Stack,” unveiled on January 8, 2026.

This modular, vertically integrated platform lets enterprises, fintechs, and payment apps build directly on-chain without stitching together separate wallet, compliance, or liquidity layers.

The announcement triggered an immediate 38% rally in POL’s price, lifting it from roughly $0.13 to $0.18.

High-profile partnerships followed: Revolut now routes up to $1.2 billion in volume across Polygon, while global payments provider Flutterwave and U.S. processor Shift4 (handling over $200 billion annually) have integrated the network.On-chain data reflects this momentum.

Monthly transactions climbed from 116 million to an all-time high of 204 million in February 2026.

Monthly active users, which had stabilized around 6–8 million earlier in 2025, surged in late Q4 and continued growing.

Polygon ranks as the second-most active chain for USDC addresses and the top EVM chain for stablecoin transfers overall.

Stablecoin supply on the network nearly doubled (99.8% growth) to $3.28 billion by February 2026—well above the global average—while payment-processor volumes surged 409% to nearly $2 billion monthly.

Total Value Locked (TVL) rose 40.1% year-over-year to $1.17 billion by the end of January 2026.

Polymarket accounts for 24.3% of that TVL at $375 million, followed closely by decentralized exchange QuickSwap ($451 million).

Network revenue also spiked fivefold in January 2026, driven largely by payment activity and prediction-market usage.

The successful migration from MATIC to POL reached 99% completion by September 2025, and a record 28.2 million POL tokens were burned in February 2026, introducing fresh deflationary pressure.

Challenges remain. DEX volume slipped 32% to $39.5 billion in 2025, pushing Polygon out of the top-ten chains by trading activity.

Staking APRs have settled at a modest 2.5–3% after legacy emissions ended. Yet these figures appear secondary to the network’s new identity.

With $3.4 billion in stablecoin liquidity, seven years of operational maturity, and institutional partners on board, Polygon is positioning itself to challenge both legacy payment rails and rival blockchains such as Solana and Base in the race to move money on-chain.

CoinGecko’s report paints a clear outlook: Polygon is no longer competing as a catch-all Layer-2. It has become a focused payments hub—and early 2026 metrics suggest the bet is already paying off.
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Cardano Founder Entertains ‘True Tinder' Idea On-Chain cryptonews
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Charles Hoskinson pitched a ‘blockchain for dating’ idea at Consensus Hong Kong: no more lies on dating profiles?

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Cardano’s founder Charles Hoskinson is entertaining the idea of a fully-verifiable Web3 dating app that doesn’t lie on people’s profiles. Some might argue this would make dating apps either brutally honest or empty, but the verifiable information pitch goes beyond the regular Tinder drill.

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“I want Tinder on blockchain so you can prove how tall you are and how much money you make”, uttered Cardano’s founder, adding that everything should be verified “on-chain forever.”

Cardano Founder Portrays True Blockchain FlexibilityWith the usual type of humour, Charles Hoskinson expects “No more 5’6″ kings claiming 6ft & No more “entrepreneurs” who are really unemployed.” He argues this would bring back the sense of integrity onto mainstream dating sites, with the blockchain serving as a neutral trust source.

TINDER x Blockchain

Cardano founder just said blockchain shouldn't just be about trading coins.

It should run EVERYTHING.: Social media. Games. Netflix.

"I want Tinder on blockchain so you can prove how tall you are and how much money you make"

No more 5'6" kings claiming… pic.twitter.com/Xh51vTXOe4

— Lark Davis (@LarkDavis) February 16, 2026 Moreover, this brave yet plausible idea extends to other key sections of the internet: popular subscription-based streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime or Spotify could potentially offer lower prices if entirely blockchain-based, Cardano’s Hoskinson argues. Efficiency is key, and blockchain is there to help.

The main point of Cardano’s (ADA) founder argument is crystal clear: he’s portraying blockchain as a technological, political & social product, rather than the typical “financial product” notion.

“We keep treating this as a financial product, but it’s the everything product”, remarked Charles Hoskinson at this year’s edition of Coinsensus in Hong Kong. Surely, Cardano’s (ADA) chief has put his money where his mouth is: Cardano’s dev team entered Midnight Kūkolu gradual mainnet roll-out this week.

Privacy Chain Dominates The Narrative For CardanoThis privacy-based side-chain enables a regulatory-friendly approach for enterprise crypto trading, focused on interoperability. Surfing across 80 compatible blockchain platforms, Cardano’s Midnight is in the Kūkolu Phase, which is expected to fully go live by April 1, 2026.

Midnight is gearing up for a full-scale rollout, and its path to launch is mapped out across four major phases:

Hilo — Kūkōlu — Mohalu — Hua

Each phase unlocks a new layer from chain activation, to onboarding developers, to rapid expansion of apps, and finally broad adoption… pic.twitter.com/GYA2cDtp7s

— Mintern (@MinswapIntern) December 9, 2025 Mid 2026 is reserved for the third phase in the roll-out, dubbed as Mōhalu Phase. This one includes the launch of DUST Capacity Exchange, which is set to minimize the cost of transactions on Midnight Network. Once that’s done, the fourth phase, known as Hua, revolves around launching hybrid apps to reach the maximum cumulative cross-chain power.

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People Also Ask:What is Charles Hoskinson’s “True Tinder” idea?

Cardano’s founder Charles Hoskinson recently floated the idea of bringing apps like Tinder to the blockchain. He envisions a “True Tinder” where users can prove real details about themselves — such as age, height, location, income, or that their photos are authentic — without exposing everything.

Why does Hoskinson want dating apps on-chain?

He believes crypto has focused too much on finance & DeFi, ignoring other fields. Everyday apps like dating, social media, or even video games could bring in 2–3 billion regular users. Blockchain would add trust, verification, and security in a way that feels natural, without users needing to understand the tech.

How would a blockchain Tinder actually work?

It would use zero-knowledge proofs to let you selectively prove facts with on-chain verified badges (e.g., “I’m over 18” or “this is a real photo”) while keeping the rest of your data private. This could make matching safer, more honest, and less prone to cat-fishing.

How does this connect to Midnight?

Midnight is Cardano’s privacy-focused partner chain, designed for programmable privacy. It’s ideal for apps that need to hide sensitive information but still allow controlled proofs — exactly what a “True Tinder” or similar real-world apps would require.

What are Midnight’s 4 roadmap phases?

Midnight is rolling out in four Hawaiian-named phases for a safe, gradual launch: Hilo, Kūkolu (the current one), Mohalu (the next one) & Hua (the final form of the Midnight mainnet).

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XRP Ledger Goes on the Offensive by Leveraging AI to Stop Security Threats Before They Hit cryptonews
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Strengthening XRP Ledger Security with AI for the Next Phase of GrowthThe XRP Ledger (XRPL) is entering a new era of security, harnessing AI to proactively safeguard its infrastructure as it scales globally. 

Since 2012, XRPL has processed over 100 million ledgers and three billion transactions, enabling billions in value transfers. As it supports global payments, tokenized assets, and institutional applications, maintaining robust security remains a top priority.

Reece Merrick, Ripple’s Senior Executive Officer for the Middle East and Africa, stated:

“We're taking AI to the front line of XRPL security.”

Therefore, XRPL’s initiative leverages artificial intelligence to identify and resolve vulnerabilities before they reach production, ensuring the ledger’s reliability scales with its growth.

By moving from reactive fixes to proactive defense, the XRP Ledger positions AI as the cornerstone of its blockchain resilience.

How is the XRPL elevating its security with AI-driven measures? Well, it intends to incorporate strategies, such as intelligent testing in the development lifecycle, a dedicated AI-assisted red team hunting vulnerabilities, and a modernized codebase aligned with best practices. 

Given that hidden edge cases and complex code risks are being unearthed, these efforts minimize unforeseen failures, boosting confidence for developers, institutions, and users alike.

XRPL Harnesses AI to Power Secure, Next-Gen Payments and Stablecoin GrowthBuilding on its security upgrades, XRPL is launching Agent Commerce, AI-powered autonomous agents that streamline on-chain payments. By executing transactions faster and smarter, these agents showcase how AI can simultaneously boost efficiency and strengthen the ledger’s security.

XRPL’s growth is clear because payments now drive over 50%  of all ledger activity, with RLUSD leading volumes, and stablecoin supply has more than doubled since December, nearing $570 million, demonstrating both adoption and the need for resilient infrastructure. 

As blockchain matures, AI is becoming essential for testing and security, and the transformation is real from proactive debugging to AI-driven inspection.

As a result, XRPL is not just upgrading technology, it’s investing in long-term reliability, ensuring the ledger can support the next wave of digital assets, institutional transactions, and global payment innovation.

ConclusionBy placing AI at the core of its security framework, the XRP Ledger is proactively safeguarding its ecosystem while preparing for its next phase of growth. This strategy enhances reliability, accelerates innovation, and builds trust for developers, institutions, and users. 

As XRPL scales to power global payments, tokenized assets, and autonomous on-chain agents, its AI-driven approach positions the ledger as a resilient, forward-looking leader in digital finance.
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Cipher Mining Falls 9%, Bitmine Immersion Drops 6%: Is Bitcoin's Price Move Punishing Crypto Mining Stocks? stocknewsapi
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Cipher Mining (NASDAQ:CIFR) is down 9% in Thursday trading, and Bitmine Immersion Technologies (NYSE:BMNR) is falling roughly 6% alongside it. No company-specific news is driving either move; this is a Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) story, through and through.

Bitcoin is down about 3.5% over the past 24 hours, trading near $68,900. That might not sound like a dramatic decline for cryptocurrency, but mining stocks don’t move dollar-for-dollar with Bitcoin. They amplify it. When the value of the asset miners are paid in drops, their revenue outlook drops with it, and equity markets price that in fast.

Adding pressure across the broader market today are Middle East conflict developments that have pushed investors into a risk-off posture. Crypto mining stocks sit at the intersection of two things that get sold first in that environment: speculative equities and digital assets.

Why Bitcoin’s Price Hits Miners So Hard Crypto miners earn Bitcoin as a reward for validating transactions on the blockchain. That means their revenue is denominated in Bitcoin. When the price of Bitcoin falls, the dollar value of every coin they mine falls with it, directly compressing margins and forward earnings expectations.

Cipher Mining stock carries a beta of 3, meaning it has historically moved roughly three times as much as the broader market. Its relationship to Bitcoin is even tighter. The stock just slid below $14.50, consistent with the high-beta behavior that has defined it through previous Bitcoin volatility events.

Cipher Mining is in the midst of a significant transition. The company has rebranded to Cipher Digital and is pivoting toward HPC data center development, with roughly $9.3 billion in contracted HPC revenue across two major leases. Yet, it still mines Bitcoin at its Odessa facility through a power purchase agreement expiring in July 2027, which keeps it directly exposed to Bitcoin’s price in the near term.

Bitmine Immersion Technologies and the ETH Treasury Risk Bitmine Immersion Technologies is a different kind of crypto equity. The company describes itself as the largest Ethereum treasury in the world, and previously announced holdings totaling $14.2 billion as of January 2026 reporting. That scale makes it highly sensitive to crypto market sentiment broadly, not just Bitcoin specifically.

BMNR stock tumbled today in a move that was less severe than CIFR stock’s collapse, though it still reflects the same macro pressure. The company’s plan to build a Made-in-America Validator Network for Ethereum staking is a longer-term story. Right now, Bitmine Immersion Technologies shares trade as a leveraged proxy on crypto sentiment.

Bitcoin itself is down 21% year to date after starting the year near $87,500. The one-month picture is more encouraging, with Bitcoin rising 2% to 3%. That context matters for understanding today’s move.

Bull Case vs. Bear Case Long-term holders of both stocks point out that Bitcoin near $68,900 remains elevated by historical standards. A 3.5% pullback on a risk-off day, with geopolitical noise in the background, is exactly the kind of routine volatility that long-term crypto investors learn to absorb. For Cipher Mining specifically, the HPC pivot means the company’s long-term revenue is increasingly untethered from Bitcoin’s daily price.

There’s still a bear case to consider, though. With Bitcoin trading below $70,000 and macro uncertainty persisting, miners face a revenue environment where even modest crypto price declines produce outsized stock moves.

Cipher Mining stock’s analyst consensus target of $27.10 implies significant upside from current levels, but getting there requires Bitcoin to cooperate. Today is a reminder that this doesn’t always happen.

CIFR stock and BMNR stock are doing exactly what high-beta crypto equities do on a Bitcoin down day. The real question for investors is whether the long-term thesis, HPC data centers for Cipher Mining and Ethereum treasury scale for Bitmine Immersion Technologies, is intact. Today’s price action simply tests your conviction in it.
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Securities Fraud Investigation Into FS KKR Capital Corp. (FSK) Announced – Shareholders Who Lost Money Urged To Contact Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP, a Leading Securities Fraud Law Firm stocknewsapi
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LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP, a leading national shareholder rights law firm, today announced that it has commenced an investigation on behalf of FS KKR Capital Corp. (“FS KKR” or the “Company”) (NYSE: FSK) investors concerning the Company's possible violations of the federal securities laws. IF YOU ARE AN INVESTOR WHO LOST MONEY ON FS KKR CAPITAL CORP. (FSK), CLICK HERE TO INQUIRE ABOUT POTENTIALLY PURSUING CLAIMS TO RECOVER YOUR LOSS. What Happened? On F.
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SoFi Expands Loan Platform Business with Multiple New Agreements Totaling Over $3.6 Billion stocknewsapi
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SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOFI) today announced the expansion of its Loan Platform Business (LPB), committing over $3.6 billion in personal loan delivery across three new partnerships. SoFi closed a LPB transaction with a leading global bank for an expected loan delivery of over $1 billion and a separate LPB transaction with a financial services and insurance group for $600 million over 12 months. Additionally, SoFi agreed terms on a new partnership with a.
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Syensqo notifies bondholders of the Redemption Price for its €500 million senior bonds stocknewsapi
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Syensqo notifies bondholders of the Redemption Price for its €500 million senior bonds

Brussels, March 26, 2026 - 6.15 pm CET

Following the publication by the Issuer on 27 February 2026 of a notice announcing Syensqo's decision to redeem all of the outstanding 2.750 per cent. Fixed Rate Bonds due December 2, 2027 (the “Bonds”) on Tuesday 31 March 2026, the company today announced the total redemption price.  The Bonds will be redeemed at an aggregate redemption price equal to the principal amount of 500,000,000.00 € plus accrued interest of 4,482,900.00 €.

In accordance with the Conditions of the Bonds, KBC Bank NV, in its capacity as Calculation Agent, has today determined the Reference Rate for the redemption (3.062%). KBC Bank NV  has also computed the Make-whole Amount (100,000.00 € per 100,000 € Bond) and the Interest accrued on the Bonds to, but excluding, the Make-whole Redemption Date (896.58 €  per 100,000 € Bond). The total redemption price (the “Redemption Price”) is therefore 100,896.58 € per €100,000 Bond.

Link to the notice published on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.  

Full press release available here.

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Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates in 30 countries.

Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and healthcare applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.

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ROSEN, TRUSTED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Driven Brands Holdings Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action - DRVN stocknewsapi
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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - March 26, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Driven Brands Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: DRVN) between May 9, 2023 and February 24, 2026, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important May 8, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Driven Brands common stock during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Driven Brands class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=18662 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than May 8, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved, at that time, the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose Driven Brands' financial condition and the effectiveness of its internal controls over financial reporting through a series of inaccurate financial reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") from May 9, 2023, to November 5, 2025. Among many other errors, Driven Brands' balance sheets contained an unreconciled cash balance originating in 2023 which resulted in revenue and cash being overstated in 2023 and 2024, and operating expenses being understated over the same period. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Driven Brands class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=18662 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

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UPS Boosts Its Presence in Asia Pacific With New Logistics Center stocknewsapi
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Key Takeaways UPS launches its largest logistics centre in Asia Pacific, the Taoyuan International Logistics Center.TILC features automation, AMRs, and advanced warehouse systems to boost productivity and efficiency.UPS hub near TPE airport enhances global connectivity with 22 weekly flights and faster distribution. United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS - Free Report) is expanding its presence in the Asia Pacific area to capitalize on new business opportunities. To this end, UPS has announced the opening of its largest and technologically-updated logistics center in the Asia Pacific, the UPS Taoyuan International Logistics Center (TILC). UPS’ investment in the TILC amounts to almost $100 million.

Applied Materials (one of the leading semiconductor and display equipment companies across the globe) utilizes the TILC as its Asia continental distribution center.

TILC: Inbuilt Features & Other DetailsThe new logistics centre features advanced automation technology, a full suite of value-added capabilities, and state-of-the-art storage and warehouse management solutions for customers in a wide range of industries.  

TILC also has a fleet of autonomous mobile robots (AMR), which are designed to operate tasks such as pick and pack and inventory management. Usage of AMRs can be beneficial because it leads to productivity gains as well as enhances the customer experience.

TILC spans more than 81,000 square meters of floorspace and is more than double the size of UPS’s warehouse footprint in Taiwan. TILC is located five kilometers from Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), Taiwan’s largest cargo airport. As a result, it helps in smooth connectivity to the global UPS network through the 22 flights operated by UPS across TPE every week.

Lauren Zhao, president of UPS Asia Pacific Supply Chain Solutions and Freight Forwarding, stated, “Taiwan plays a vital role in global supply chains, especially semiconductor manufacturing and high-value sectors such as medical technology. The TILC, which was created to meet evolving customer needs, boosts productivity, efficiency and agility, and gives customers flexibility for future challenges.”

ConclusionGiven that businesses across the Asia Pacific are exploring more opportunities to strengthen every part of their supply chain, the latest investment by UPS in the Asia Pacific appears to be a strategic business move. The newly announced logistics center in the Asia Pacific is expected to help UPS customers operate more efficiently, boost supply chain resilience and connect seamlessly to UPS’ end-to-end global network, while increasing productivity.

This marks the latest in a series of investments made by UPS in the Asia Pacific region, aimed at boosting businesses through the hassle-free dispatch of goods across borders and into UPS’s global smart logistics network.

We would like to remind investors that UPS provides its full portfolio of end-to-end logistics, digital and supply chain solutions to businesses in Taiwan, delivering to more than 200 countries and territories globally within as little as a single business day.

Currently, UPS carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

Stocks to ConsiderInvestors interested in the Zacks Transportation sector may consider Southwest Airlines (LUV - Free Report) and Air Lease (AL - Free Report) . 

LUV currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

Southwest Airlines has an expected earnings growth rate of more than 100% for the current year. The company has an encouraging earnings surprise history. Its earnings outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the trailing four quarters and missed the mark once, delivering an average beat of 253.92%.

AL currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

AL has an expected earnings growth rate of 14.1% for the current year. The company has an encouraging earnings surprise history. Its earnings topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the trailing four quarters, missed once in the remaining, delivering an average beat of 14.58%.
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EpicQuest Stock Is Skyrocketing Today: What's Happening? stocknewsapi
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EpicQuest Education Group stock is showing exceptional strength. What’s driving EEIQ stock higher? Speculation Fuels An Extreme Upside MoveThe explosive move appears to be driven by “strong speculative activity,” according to The Economic Times, and a sudden surge in investor interest.

A gain of more than 208% in a single session is typically a sign of aggressive short‑term trading activity, with momentum buyers amplifying the move as volume spikes.

EpicQuest Technical AnalysisEpicQuest is trading 228.1% above its 20-day SMA ($2.45) and 95.8% above its 100-day SMA ($4.11), a sign the stock has violently separated from its recent trend lines. Shares are down 29.98% over the past 12 months, and at $8.85 they're positioned closer to the middle of the 52-week range than the low after rebounding from the $1.90 trough.

RSI is at 50.97, which sits in neutral territory even after the spike — often a clue that the move is being driven by price gaps rather than a long, steady momentum build. MACD is at -0.2291 versus a signal line at -0.2719, which is bullish on the crossover (MACD above signal) even though both remain below zero.

The combination of neutral RSI (50.97) and bullish MACD suggests mixed momentum.

Key Resistance: $8.00 Key Support: $7.00 The Company’s Context: EpicQuest Education Group International Ltd provides education solutions for domestic and international students pursuing university and college degree programs in the U.S., Canada, and the UK. Its revenue is tied to foreign education programs, university education programs and student accommodation services.

EEIQ Price Action: EpicQuest shares were up 183.88% at $7.75 at the time of publication on Thursday, according to Benzinga Pro.

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Snowflake Reclaims The AI Throne: Why Cortex Is A Total Game Changer stocknewsapi
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• Snowflake stock is building positive momentum. What’s driving SNOW shares up?

Core Growth and AI Products Drive UpsideStifel reiterated its Buy rating and $205 price forecast on Snowflake after recent meetings with management, highlighting confidence in the company's growth outlook despite the stock trading well below its recent highs.

The analyst said Snowflake continues to generate strong core growth in analytics and data engineering, supported by low penetration even among large, established customers.

Management pointed to AI offerings such as Cortex Code, Intelligence and SnowWork as key drivers that can expand usage and increase revenue over time by enabling faster workflows and broader adoption within organizations.

Strong Positioning Against Emerging AI CompetitionStifel also noted Snowflake's strong integration with customers, along with its security and governance capabilities, strengthens its competitive position against emerging AI tools.

Technical AnalysisSnowflake is trading 4.8% below its 20-day SMA and 22% below its 100-day SMA, keeping the stock in a technically weak posture despite today's bounce. Shares are up 3.08% over the past 12 months and are currently positioned closer to their 52-week low than their 52-week high.

The RSI is at 38.30, which sits in neutral territory but leans toward "weak momentum" rather than a strong rebound setup. Meanwhile, MACD is at -4.0506 and remains below its signal line at -3.4111, reinforcing bearish pressure.

The combination of RSI in the 30–50 range and bearish MACD suggests mixed momentum.

Key Resistance: $184.50 Key Support: $156 Earnings & Analyst OutlookLooking further out, the next major catalyst for the stock arrives with the May 20 (estimated) earnings report.

EPS Estimate: Loss of 5 cents (Down from 24 cents year-over-year) Revenue Estimate: $1.32 billion (Up from $1.04 Billion YoY) Valuation: N/A Analyst Consensus & Recent Actions: The stock carries a Buy Rating with an average price target of $239.93. Recent analyst moves include:

Macquarie: Neutral (Lowers target to $177 on Feb. 26) JP Morgan: Overweight (Lowers target to $245 on Feb. 26) Canaccord Genuity: Buy (Lowers target to $240 on Feb. 26) Top ETF ExposureSignificance: Because SNOW carries such a heavy weight in these funds, any significant inflows or outflows will likely trigger automatic buying or selling of the stock.

Price ActionSNOW Stock Price Activity: Snowflake shares were up 1.23% at $162.58 at the time of publication on Thursday, according to Benzinga Pro data.

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$HAREHOLDER ALERT: The M&A Class Action Firm Announces An Investigation of Equitable Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EQH) stocknewsapi
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, /PRNewswire/ -- Class Action Attorney Juan Monteverde with Monteverde & Associates PC (the "M&A Class Action Firm"), has recovered millions of dollars for shareholders and is recognized as a Top 50 Firm in the 2025 ISS Securities Class Action Services Report. The firm is headquartered at the Empire State Building in New York City and is investigating Equitable Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EQH) related to its merger with Corebridge Financial, Inc. Upon closing of the proposed transaction, Equitable shareholders will own approximately 49% of the combined company. Is it a fair deal?

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ATG Capital Calls on ProCap Financial Board to Halt its Proposed Stockholder-Dilutive Merger with CFO Silvia stocknewsapi
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March 26, 2026 13:19 ET  | Source: ATG Capital Management LP

Highlights ISS Agreement: ISS Recommends Stockholders Vote “AGAINST” the ProCap Financial Merger and the Company’s Director Nominee

Reminds Stockholders it is Not Too Late to Make Their Voice Heard

SUNNY ISLES BEACH, Fla., March 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ATG Capital Management LP (together with certain of its affiliates, “ATG Capital” or “we”), a stockholder of ProCap Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: BRR) (“BRR,” “ProCap,” or the “Company”), today issued the following statement regarding ISS’s recommendations that BRR stockholders vote “AGAINST” the Company’s proposed merger with CFO Silvia, Inc. and “AGAINST” the election of the Company’s nominee for Class I director.

Note, this is not a solicitation of authority to vote any proxy. ATG Capital is not asking for your proxy card and will not accept proxy cards if sent.

On Wall Street, BRR is a digital asset treasury company that has traded at a persistent and significant discount to its net asset value — and whose Board has now undertaken an apparent self-enriching transaction that does not pass the smell test, as its terms dilute stockholders seemingly for the CEO’s benefit.

On Main Street, “brr” is an onomatopoeic interjection used to represent the sound of shivering, chattering teeth, or vocalized breathing made when a person is feeling very cold. It is a vocal signal used to communicate a freezing sensation to others, often accompanied by physically shaking or puffing out air.

Perhaps most concisely, the “brr” emoji is a freezing face.

Could ProCap Financial have chosen a more fitting ticker to capture the ProCap stockholder experience—the experience of being left out in the cold?

On March 12, ATG Capital released a public letter to ProCap’s board of directors (the “Board”), which outlined some of our concerns regarding its proposed CFO Silvia transaction. Since then, we have been pleased to hear from many stockholders who share our alarm and are also highly concerned. Since the issuing of our letter, the Company has not engaged with ATG Capital, and CEO Anthony Pompliano has gone so far as to block us on Twitter1 — a remarkable response to a stockholder raising legitimate concerns.

The information gaps between the Company’s public communications and the realities buried in its proxy filings remain wide and troubling. Stockholders deserve consistency and candor, and we believe they are receiving neither.

We are pleased to see that Institutional Shareholder Services (“ISS”) has independently agreed with our recommendation that stockholders vote “AGAINST” the CFO Silvia merger and “AGAINST” the Company’s director nominee. In issuing its recommendations, ISS found that the Company’s “public disclosure does not include adequate support for the valuation of the target,”2 and flagged inherent conflicts of interest and numerous corporate governance deficiencies.

We strongly encourage all stockholders to review the ISS report before casting their vote. If you have already voted, it is not too late to change your vote by submitting a new vote “AGAINST” the merger and “AGAINST” the Company’s director nominee today!

This situation demands action. We call on the Board to halt the merger immediately and chart a credible path toward genuine value creation for all stockholders. In our view, this process must start with a corporate governance overhaul, real transparency on treasury strategy, and the addition of independent, sizeable stockholders to the Board whose interests are properly aligned with those of all investors.

We encourage all ProCap stockholders to make their voice and concerns heard at the Company’s Annual Meeting!

ATG Capital Management LP

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION OF AUTHORITY TO VOTE YOUR PROXY. DO NOT SEND US YOUR PROXY CARD. ATG CAPITAL IS NOT ASKING FOR YOUR PROXY CARD AND WILL NOT ACCEPT PROXY CARDS IF SENT. ATG CAPITAL IS NOT ABLE TO VOTE YOUR PROXY, NOR DOES THIS COMMUNICATION CONTEMPLATE SUCH AN EVENT.

About ATG Capital

ATG Capital Management LP is a privately-held investment firm that manages investment vehicles for select accredited investors. ATG invests primarily in public equity markets, utilizing alternative strategies including direct and constructive engagement, in pursuit of providing superior investment returns.

Contact

ATG Capital Management LP
Gabi Gliksberg
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1 Given that the Company’s website points to Pompliano’s twitter account as a venue for sharing Company information, we are left wondering if this is a Reg FD violation. See https://investors.procapfinancial.com/ (“In addition to Press Releases and SEC filings, Company information may also be shared on the following social media accounts: Anthony Pompliano, CEO, on X  @APompliano and Jeff Park, Chief Investment Officer, on X  @dgt10011”).

2 Institutional Shareholder Services (“ISS”), Proxy Analysis & Benchmark Policy Recommendation: ProCap Financial, Inc. (BRR) (March 2026).
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The Big 3: TRV, ARM, ROST stocknewsapi
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Jason Brown (@brownreport) turns to insurance, AI, and retail for today's Big 3 as markets sell off over uncertainty on the U.S.-Iran War. He considers Travelers (TRV) a resilient stock in time of turbulence, doesn't see the rally in Arm Holdings (ARM) lasting, and calls Ross Stores (ROST) as a "necessity" trade with strong technical trends.
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Can Visa's Privacy Push on Canton Network Redefine Digital Payments? stocknewsapi
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Key Takeaways Visa joins Canton Network as Super Validator, enabling privacy-preserving blockchain payments.Visa reports $4.6B annualized stablecoin settlements and 130 linked card programs globally.Visa targets cross-border innovation by addressing privacy barriers in blockchain adoption. Visa Inc. (V - Free Report) is venturing into a new realm of digital finance by introducing privacy-preserving payment capabilities to the Canton Network. This move marks a significant change in how major payment players are viewing blockchain — not as a public, fully transparent system, but as a controlled environment tailored for institutional needs.

At its core, the initiative aims to merge the efficiency of blockchain technology with the confidentiality required in traditional finance. Unlike public networks, where transactions are visible, Canton allows for selective data sharing, allowing participants to maintain privacy while still benefiting from distributed ledger technology. Visa’s role as a Super Validator suggests growing confidence that such hybrid models could bridge the long-standing gap between compliance and innovation.

Visa’s move also reflects its broader momentum in digital assets and stablecoin initiatives. The company has already reached an annualized run rate of $4.6 billion in stablecoin settlement globally, signaling meaningful traction beyond experimentation. It has also enabled more than 130 stablecoin-linked card programs across over 50 countries, reflecting expanding real-world use cases and ecosystem depth.

Strategically, this positions Visa ahead in the race to modernize cross-border payments and settlement systems. Privacy has been a key barrier for banks and enterprises hesitant to adopt blockchain at scale. By addressing this concern, Visa is not only expanding its technological footprint but also reinforcing its relevance in an evolving payments landscape increasingly shaped by tokenization and digital assets. If successful, this privacy-first approach could indeed redefine how digital payments are built and adopted.

How Are Competitors Faring?Some of V’s competitors in the payments space include Mastercard Incorporated (MA - Free Report) and American Express Company (AXP - Free Report) .

Mastercard is steadily building its presence in digital assets by focusing on real-world usability. MA is enabling stablecoin spending through partnerships and integrating blockchain into its payments network, aiming to make digital currencies work seamlessly alongside traditional payment rails.

American Express is sharpening its focus on AI-driven payment solutions, rolling out new business cards alongside smarter expense management tools. AXP’s approach emphasizes embedding payments into intelligent workflows, keeping digital asset exposure limited while strengthening its core premium customer ecosystem.

Visa’s Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesOver the past year, shares of Visa have declined 12.8% compared with the industry’s 21.1% fall.

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From a valuation standpoint, V trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 22.31, above the industry average of 17.53. V carries a Value Score of D.

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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Visa’s fiscal 2026 earnings implies an 11.9% jump from the year-ago period.

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Visa stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
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American Express Bets Big on AI, Cash Back in 2026 Push stocknewsapi
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Key Takeaways American Express launches the Graphite card with 2% cash back and 5% travel rewards for businesses.AXP plans eight new offerings in 2026, including AI tools, expense software and virtual cards.American Express aims to boost engagement by combining payments, AI and financial solutions. American Express Company (AXP - Free Report) is stepping up its commercial strategy with the launch of the new Graphite™ Business Cash Unlimited Card, alongside a broader rollout of AI-powered tools and integrated financial solutions tailored for businesses of all sizes.

At the heart of this strategy lies a straightforward rewards system: unlimited 2% cash back on all eligible purchases and 5% on travel booked through AXP’s platform, paired with no preset spending limit. The Graphite card is designed for business owners who appreciate simple rewards and the flexibility of liquidity, two key factors for small and mid-sized businesses navigating today’s unpredictable economic landscape.

But the bigger story lies beyond the card itself. American Express is gearing up to launch eight new or improved offerings in 2026, which will include expense management software, virtual card integrations and some AI-driven features. The introduction of ChatGPT Business statement credit and AI expense automation tools signals a deeper integration of generative AI into financial workflows, an area where competition is rapidly intensifying.

These moves strengthen AXP’s positioning as more than just a card issuer. By combining payments, software and AI, the company is building an ecosystem aimed at embedding itself deeper into day-to-day business operations. This could improve customer stickiness while opening new revenue streams beyond transaction fees.

This expansion reflects a dual focus: capturing higher spending through richer rewards while driving long-term engagement via tech-led solutions. If executed well, American Express’ 2026 roadmap could solidify its leadership in the premium business segment and broaden its competitive edge.

How Are Competitors Faring?Some of AXP’s competitors in the payments space include Mastercard Incorporated (MA - Free Report) and Visa Inc. (V - Free Report) .

Mastercard is strengthening its SME presence through value-added services like expense management, cybersecurity and data analytics. Instead of competing solely on rewards, MA focuses on collaborations and embedded finance, enabling businesses to integrate payments seamlessly into workflows while driving higher transaction volumes and client retention.

Visa continues to dominate through scale, leveraging its vast global network and strong issuer partnerships. V is expanding SME offerings via digital tools, real-time payments and B2B solutions, while enabling fintech collaborations that enhance payment flexibility, cross-border capabilities and working capital access for growing businesses.

American Express’ Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesShares of AXP have risen 9.1% over the past year against the industry’s decline of 20.9%.

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From a valuation standpoint, American Express trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 16.60X, up from the industry average of 9.22X. AXP carries a Value Score of B.

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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for American Express’ 2026 earnings is pegged at $17.53 per share, implying a 14% jump from the year-ago period.

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AXP currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
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Six Ounces of Gold Hidden in New Brunswick as Seventh Bonus Treasure in The Great Canadian Treasure Hunt Is Released stocknewsapi
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Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - March 26, 2026) - EarthLabs Inc. (TSXV: SPOT) (OTCQX: SPOFF) (FSE: 8EK0). Entering the second half of its first year, The Great Canadian Treasure Hunt is excited to announce the next regional bonus prize. Organized by The Northern Miner, the treasure hunt has captured the attention of puzzlers and explorers alike. Six one-ounce gold coins valued at over $35,000 will be claimed by a hunter, or hunters, in New Brunswick – where coal, potash, and metals mining have all shaped the provincial economy.

Looming large over New Brunswick's mining history is the Bathurst Mining Camp. With over 70 years of history, the Bathurst Mining Camp remains a globally significant mining district. In 1952, the discovery of what is now known as Brunswick No. 6 began the transformation of the region from a primarily logging and fishing district into a prolific mining camp and key driver of Canadian prosperity. While the most significant mine, Brunswick No. 12, closed in 2013, modern exploration tools enable enterprising explorers to revisit the area with new eyes; all hopeful to uncover the secrets hidden below the forests of Bathurst.

"The Bathurst Mining Camp in northern New Brunswick stands as a cornerstone of Canadian geological history, representing one of the world's most prolific concentrations of massive sulphide deposits. Staggering quantities of lead, zinc, and copper have been extracted from the region – fueling decades of economic prosperity for both New Brunswick and Canada." - Anthony Vaccaro, President, The Northern Miner Group.

Tens of thousands of hunters continue their search for the grand prize, alongside the two active regional bonus prizes – The Golden Triangle in BC, and now New Brunswick. The Great Canadian Treasure Hunt is poised to ramp up as the winter chill and snow relents. Hunters from across the country have been wracking their brains to solve the mysteries wrapped in Canadian geological history, forming friendships and memories as they hunt across the country.

Participants can join the hunt and view the New Brunswick clue here.

Watch the New Brunswick reveal video here:

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This campaign is proudly presented with the support of industry sponsors including Agnico Eagle Mines Limited, Sprott Money, EarthLabs Inc., IAMGOLD Corporation, Kinross Gold Corporation, The World Gold Council, McEwen Inc., Alamos Gold Inc., Ernst & Young LLP, Mining Matters, MINING.COM, CEO.CA and The Canadian Mining Journal.

For more information, including full contest rules, FAQs and updates, visit treasure.northernminer.com.

Follow @northernminer (X/FB/YouTube) | @thenorthernminer (IG) | @mining (X) | @miningdotcom (IG/FB/YouTube); @ceodotca (X/IG/FB/TikTok) | @ceocafilm (YouTube) for ongoing clues and community updates.

About The Northern Miner

The Northern Miner is a one-of-a-kind information resource. With over 110 years of experience serving the mining and exploration industry, crucial reports by The Northern Miner writing staff inform the decision-making process of thousands of high-performing mining professionals.

Founded in 1915, The Northern Miner remains the industry's most respected mining news authority, known for its on-the-ground journalism, editorial independence, and deep sector expertise. Now owned by EarthLabs Inc., it operates alongside platforms like MINING.COM, CEO.CA, and Canadian Mining Journal, delivering critical insight and trusted intelligence to the global mining community.

About EarthLabs Inc.

EarthLabs Inc. (TSXV: SPOT) (OTCQX: SPOFF) (FSE: 8EK0) is a mining investment, technology, and media company that aims to provide strategic leverage to the metals and mining sector through investments, royalties and a full suite of data-driven media SaaS tools and services including CEO.CA, The Northern Miner, MINING.COM, Canadian Mining Journal and DigiGeoData.

Disclaimer
18+. No purchase necessary. Open to residents of Canada only. All prize valuations are in Canadian dollars (CAD) and based on the spot gold prices as of March 26, 2026, and may fluctuate with market prices. Full contest rules, eligibility criteria, and redemption process available at treasure.northernminer.com.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange ("TSXV"), OTC Best Market ("OTCQX") nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Information

Certain statements contained in this news release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation. All statements included herein, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. Often, but not always, these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "estimate", "potential", "projected", "assumed", "planned", "to be", "may", "could", "should", or similar expressions.

Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied. These risks include, but are not limited to, those described in the Company's filings on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. While the Company has attempted to identify key risks and assumptions, actual outcomes may vary.

Forward-looking statements reflect the beliefs, expectations, and opinions of management as of the date of this release. The Company disclaims any obligation to update or revise these statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, unless required by law. Undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements.

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/282101

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Why Reddit Shares Are Trending Lower On Thursday? stocknewsapi
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Broader Market WeaknessThe social media platform faces headwinds from a declining tech sector. On Thursday, the Nasdaq dropped 1.35%. Similarly, the S&P 500 shed 0.99%. Reddit is underperforming these major indices today as all high-growth stocks are taking a beating, with investors rotating out of high-growth tech stocks.

Insider Sales Impact SentimentRecent SEC filings show insider selling by Reddit executives. Chief Technology Officer Christopher Brian Slowe sold 2,000 shares in a transaction executed on Thursday, totaling about $1.28 million at $74.60 per share.

Earlier, Chief Operating Officer Jennifer Wong sold 5,660 shares in a deal executed Saturday, valued at approximately $5.62 million.

Short Interest DataAccording to Benzinga, short interest in RDDT recently decreased. It fell from 18.47 million to 17.24 million shares. Currently, 14.65% of the company's float is held short. It would take 3.45 days for short sellers to cover their positions.

Recent Company ContextThis pullback follows Wednesday's gains driven by legal news. A San Francisco judge tentatively sided with Reddit against Anthropic, where Reddit alleges the AI firm used user posts without a licensing deal.

Technical AnalysisReddit is trading 9.4% below its 20-day simple moving average (SMA) and 33% below its 100-day SMA, keeping the intermediate trend pointed lower.

Shares are up 6.25% over the past 12 months, but the stock is currently positioned closer to its 52-week low than its 52-week high.

RSI is at 42.54, which sits in neutral territory. Meanwhile, MACD is at -5.7213 versus a signal line at -7.5601.

Key Resistance: $147.50 Key Support: $111.00 RDDT Stock Price Activity: Reddit shares were down 8.79% at $127.36 at the time of publication on Thursday, according to Benzinga Pro data.

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