- Nebius Prices $4 Billion Convertible Notes to Fuel AI Data Center Expansion18 Mar 2026 20:05
Nebius Group N.V. priced an upsized $4 billion convertible senior notes offering on Wednesday increasing the deal size after strong institutional demand. Inside Nebius’ $4B Raise to Power Next-Gen AI Infrastructure Nebius, the Nasdaq-listed AI infrastructure firm, trading under NBIS, had initially proposed a $3.75 billion raise a day earlier before expanding the offering. The […] - Redotpay Courts $150M Ahead of Potential US IPO as Stablecoin Spending Push Accelerates18 Mar 2026 19:35
Hong Kong-based fintech Redotpay is in talks to raise up to $150 million ahead of a potential U.S. IPO, aiming to cement its role in turning stablecoins into everyday spending tools. Redotpay Positions Itself as Revolut-Style Crypto Payments Leader According to Bloomberg, the fundraising effort follows a $194 million capital raise completed in 2025, placing […] - New Visa Crypto Labs Tool Hands AI a Wallet—and the Keys to the Checkout18 Mar 2026 19:23
Visa’s latest experiment turns the command line into a checkout lane, signaling that AI agents are no longer just thinking—they’re spending. Visa’s Command Line Bet: Let the Bots Pay Visa Crypto Labs has introduced Visa CLI, a beta command-line interface tool designed to let AI agents execute payments directly from the terminal, eliminating the clunky […] - From $76K to $71K: Is Bitcoin Losing Its ‘Safe Haven’ Status to Macro Reality?18 Mar 2026 19:00
Bitcoin temporarily dropped below $71,000 after the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported higher-than-expected wholesale inflation, causing significant market turbulence. Macro Pressures: PPI vs. Geopolitics Bitcoin momentarily slipped below the $71,000 threshold on Wednesday after the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released data showing wholesale inflation came in significantly hotter than expected across all […] - Court Reaffirms Bitcoin’s Status as Property but Limits Tort Claims in $172M Case18 Mar 2026 18:35
A United Kingdom High Court’s recent ruling has clarified the legal status of bitcoin, stating that while it is considered property, it cannot be subjected to traditional legal claims applicable to physical goods. The $172 Million Bitcoin Dispute In a landmark ruling, the High Court of Justice clarified the legal status of digital assets, specifically […] - FOMC Keeps Interest Rates Steady, Ignoring Trump’s Call to Cut18 Mar 2026 18:03
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday, brushing aside public pressure from President Donald Trump and signaling a cautious stance as economic crosscurrents persist. FOMC Holds the Line on Rates The Federal Open Market Committee voted to keep the federal funds rate in a target range of 3.50% to 3.75%, opting for patience despite […] - Difficulty Drop Incoming: Bitcoin Miners Catch a Break While Revenues Stay Ugly18 Mar 2026 17:05
Bitcoin’s miners just got hit with a one-two punch—price slipping under $71,000 and network difficulty preparing to ease up like a bouncer who suddenly stopped caring. Bitcoin’s Difficulty Dial to Turn Down as Hashrate Loses Steam When bitcoin’s price drifts south and the machines start taking longer to spit out blocks, the protocol does what […] - Polymarket Doubles Down on Growth With DC Bar Launch and Brahma DeFi Deal18 Mar 2026 15:58
Polymarket is doubling down on its real-time prediction identity with a Washington, D.C., bar launch and a fresh DeFi acquisition, even as scrutiny from U.S. lawmakers intensifies. Polymarket’s D.C. Bar Debut and Brahma Deal Signal Aggressive Growth Polymarket has unveiled “The Situation Room,” a Washington, D.C.-based bar designed around live monitoring of global events, while […] - Report: Kraken Pauses Public Listing Plans, Eyes Better Market Conditions18 Mar 2026 15:26
Crypto exchange Kraken has paused its planned initial public offering as softer market conditions weigh on timing, even as the company keeps the option open for a future listing. “People familiar with the matter” told Coindesk that Kraken’s IPO ambitions remain intact but are likely delayed until market conditions improve, following a period of declining […] - Bitcoin Breaks Lower Range as Pressure Builds Beneath $71K18 Mar 2026 15:16
Bitcoin traded below $71,000 on March 18, 2026, after dropping to an intraday low of $70,767 just before 11 a.m. EST, within a broader $70,767 to $74,836 range. The move places price directly on a critical support zone, with technical signals increasingly strained across shorter timeframes. Bitcoin Chart Outlook Price action now reflects a deeper […]