- Bitcoin Hits $74K as War Jitters Fuel Third Consecutive Monday Crypto Rally16 Mar 2026 09:05
Bitcoin surged past $74,000 on Monday, driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East, marking its highest trading level since February. Altcoins Rally as Ethereum Hits Six-Week High Bitcoin ( BTC) surged past the $74,000 threshold on Monday as the cryptocurrency market continued to catch significant tailwinds from escalating Middle East war jitters. The rally […] - Crude Prices Rise Over $100 as Trump Mulls Attacking Iran’s Kharg Island Oil Facilities16 Mar 2026 08:30
Both the U.S. and international crude benchmarks, WTI and Brent futures, surpassed $100 on Sunday night as the market examined the effects of a possible attack on Iran’s Kharg Island oil facilities, considered a hub for 90% of the nation’s oil exports. Oil Prices Continue to Rise as Trump Takes Aim at Kharg Island The […] - Metacomp Raises $35 Million to Accelerate Stablecoin Platform Growth16 Mar 2026 07:30
Singapore-based Metacomp has secured $35 million in total Pre-A funding within three months, backed by Alibaba and Spark Venture, to scale its integrated payments and wealth platform. Metacomp announced the completion of its Pre-A+ funding round on March 13, 2026, in Singapore to accelerate its regulated Web2.5 financial infrastructure. The group, which includes affiliate Alpha […] - ‘Integrity Infrastructure’ Key to Prediction Market Survival, Says Pred CEO16 Mar 2026 05:30
Prediction markets gained attention for their accuracy in forecasting events but now face scrutiny over allegations of insider trading and ethical concerns. Industry leaders like Amit Mahensaria advocate for a balance between self-regulation and necessary government oversight to ensure ethical standards while supporting innovation. The Debate Over Innovation and Oversight Since surging into the mainstream […] - Tokenizing Big Finance: How Blockchain is Rewiring the Stock Market16 Mar 2026 04:30
Blockchain has clearly divided the history of the stock market into “before” and “after.” For over three years, the securities market has been actively setting its sights on tokenization. An increasing number of global financial hubs are now exploring and testing this technology. This is because blockchain does not merely translate traditional securities into a […] - Beyond the Monolith: How Decentralized Startups Are Fighting Big Tech for the Future of AGI16 Mar 2026 03:30
Ben Goertzel notes that for blockchains achieving the necessary scale will require overcoming technical hurdles related to decentralization, scalability and security. He also emphasizes the need for decentralized AI to compete with larger corporations dominating the field. Engineering Challenges and the Path to Level 5 Commerce In their February 2026 annual letter, co-founders of the […] - Bitcoin Liquidity Shock Builds as Exchange Balances Hit Lowest Level Since 201716 Mar 2026 02:30
Bitcoin liquidity is quietly tightening as exchange balances sink to levels not seen since November 2017, signaling a shrinking pool of readily tradable supply just as market demand cycles intensify. Bitcoin Exchange Supply Shrinks as Long-Term Holding Trend Accelerates A shift in bitcoin’s liquid supply is drawing attention after a key on-chain metric reached an […] - Blackrock Ethereum Staking ETF Roars Into Market as Institutional Demand Surges16 Mar 2026 01:30
Blackrock’s new staking-enabled ethereum ETF opened with strong trading momentum, signaling rising institutional appetite for yield-generating crypto exposure while blending spot ether access with on-chain rewards in a structure designed for traditional market investors. Wall Street Enters Ethereum Staking Race as Blackrock ETF Ignites Institutional Momentum A new crypto investment product is drawing early trading […] - Robert Kiyosaki Cites Warren Buffett Cash Strategy While Loading up on Bitcoin Ahead of ‘Giant Crash’16 Mar 2026 00:45
Robert Kiyosaki warns a “giant crash” is accelerating as Warren Buffett piles up cash for turmoil, while he urgently shifts millions into bitcoin, gold, silver, and oil in preparation for what he believes could be the biggest market collapse in history. Robert Kiyosaki Doubles Down on Bitcoin Strategy While Warren Buffett Builds Crash Liquidity Rich […] - Iran’s Internet Blackout Reaches 360 Hours: Starlink Users Targeted16 Mar 2026 00:15
Netblocks, an internet observatory, has reported that Iranians have now over 360 hours without internet connection, a measure impulsed by the Iranian regime since the start of the U.S.-Israel conflict. While Starlink allows citizens to bypass this measure, owners of these terminals have also been targeted. Iran Continues to Be in Digital Darkness: Internet Blackout […]