Industry News

  • BTQ Launches Quantum-Resistant Bitcoin Testnet With BIP 36021 Mar 2026 05:30BTQ Launches Quantum-Resistant Bitcoin Testnet With BIP 360BTQ Technologies has launched the first working implementation of BIP 360 on its Bitcoin Quantum testnet. The update allows developers to test quantum-resistant bitcoin transactions in a live environment. Bitcoin Quantum Testnet Debuts BIP 360 Implementation BTQ Technologies has introduced Bitcoin Quantum testnet v0.3.0, marking the first live implementation of Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP) 360. […]
  • Meta’s Metaverse Is Safe, at Least for Now21 Mar 2026 03:32Meta's Metaverse Is Safe, at Least for NowWhile the company had announced that it would be sunsetting the Horizon World experience, the in-house digital world for VR headsets, it has now backpedaled. Nonetheless, the experience is now being tailored to mobile platforms, where it has enjoyed more popularity. Meta’s Is Saving Its Metaverse for VR Headsets, but Focusing on Mobile From Now […]
  • Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Drops 7.76% as Hashprice Struggles to Support Miners21 Mar 2026 02:02Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Drops 7.76% as Hashprice Struggles to Support MinersAs projections anticipated, Bitcoin’s difficulty adjusted downward at block height 941472, falling 7.76% and easing the path for miners to find blocks over the next two weeks. The network has now logged six difficulty adjustments this year, with the metric sitting nearly 10% below its level at the close of 2025. Lower Bitcoin Difficulty Offers […]
  • Ripple Survey Shows 72% of Finance Leaders See Digital Asset Revolution Happening Now21 Mar 2026 00:11Ripple Survey Shows 72% of Finance Leaders See Digital Asset Revolution Happening NowDigital asset adoption has become an immediate priority, with 72% of global finance leaders warning that action is needed now to stay competitive as stablecoins, custody, and tokenization rapidly move into core financial operations. Digital Asset Adoption Surges Across Global Finance Sector Mounting competitive pressure is pushing financial institutions toward digital asset adoption. Ripple published […]
  • Crypto ETFs Struggle Again: Bitcoin Loses $90 Million, Ether $136 Million20 Mar 2026 22:46Crypto ETFs remained under pressure on Thursday, with bitcoin and ether posting another round of outflows. Solana offered a rare bright spot, while XRP activity stayed flat. Solana Bucks Trend as Bitcoin, Ether ETFs See Fresh Outflows The mood around crypto ETFs remains cautious. Another day, another round of outflows, and this time the selling […]
  • Cash Dubai Crude Breaks $170 as Physical Oil Market Signals Acute Supply Shock20 Mar 2026 21:27Cash Dubai crude crossed $170 per barrel for the first time in history this week, delivering a clear signal that the physical oil market is under severe strain amid escalating Middle East disruptions. Physical Oil Tightness Sends Dubai Crude Into Uncharted Territory The price move did not come from paper trading or speculative futures. It […]
  • Kalshi Ordered to Temporarily Stop Operations in Nevada20 Mar 2026 20:33Kalshi Ordered to Temporarily Stop Operations in Nevada for Acting Without a Gaming LicenseA State Judge signed a restraining order barring the company from offering some kinds of prediction market contracts in the state, as the battle between state and federal regulators accelerates. Kalshi also faces similar allegations in other states, like Arizona. Kalshi Faces Restraining Order in Nevada for Acting as an Unlicensed Gaming Business The conflict […]
  • CFTC Publishes FAQs Defining Bitcoin, Ether, Stablecoin Roles in Margin20 Mar 2026 20:13CFTC Publishes FAQs Defining Bitcoin, Ether, Stablecoin Roles in MarginCFTC defines how bitcoin, ether, and stablecoins function in derivatives margin, applying risk-based haircuts and tighter usage limits while reinforcing structured oversight instead of banning crypto from core market activity. CFTC Formalizes Crypto Margin Treatment With Risk-Based Haircuts Regulatory treatment of bitcoin, ether, and stablecoins within U.S. derivatives markets is evolving toward structured oversight rather […]
  • Justin Sun Delivers Keynote at DC Summit 2026 as TRON DAO Strengthens Policy Engagement20 Mar 2026 20:00This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland, March 20, 2026 — TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications ( dApps), participated as a Diamond Sponsor at the DC Blockchain Summit 2026, highlighting its ongoing engagement in policy discussions shaping […]
  • Market Resilience: Bitcoin Holds $69,500 Floor Despite Global Equity Slump20 Mar 2026 19:04Bitcoin showed typical volatility on March 20, swinging between $69,500 and $71,356 before closing nearly flat with a 0.1% gain and a $1.39 trillion market cap. Market Resilience and Equity Parallels Bitcoin’s trademark volatility was once again on display Friday, March 20, as the cryptocurrency swung from $69,500 to an intraday peak of $71,356 before […]