Industry News

  • Trump Says ‘No Deal’ Without Iran Surrender as Oil Prices Jump and War Expands07 Mar 2026 17:30Trump Says 'No Deal' Without Iran Surrender as Oil Prices Jump and War ExpandsPresident Donald Trump demanded Iran’s “unconditional surrender” as U.S. and Israeli forces intensified their military campaign, framing the escalating conflict as both a geopolitical turning point and a costly economic shock reverberating through global energy and financial markets. Iran War Enters Week Two as Trump Issues Surrender Demand and Energy Markets Spike The joint operation, […]
  • Derivatives Activity Boils as Bitcoin Options Traders Favor Calls Over Puts07 Mar 2026 16:30Derivatives Activity Boils as Bitcoin Options Traders Favor Calls Over PutsBitcoin traded at $67,802 as of 10 a.m. EST on March 7, 2026, while derivatives markets flashed a mix of cautious positioning and long-term optimism. Futures open interest remains elevated and options traders continue clustering bets around major expirations, suggesting the next decisive move may hinge on upcoming settlement windows. Derivatives Data Shows Traders Betting […]
  • AI Agents Enter Crypto Markets With Support From Exchanges, Wallets, Data Firms and More07 Mar 2026 15:35AI Agents Enter Crypto Markets With Support From Exchanges, Wallets, Data Firms and MoreArtificial intelligence (AI) agents are quietly becoming the newest traders, analysts, and operators in crypto—and dozens of exchanges, data firms, and infrastructure projects are rushing to give them the tools to run wild. Crypto Industry Races to Equip AI Agents With Trading and Wallet Tools The rapid rise of autonomous AI agents has fueled a […]
  • Crypto ETFs Stay Red: Bitcoin Loses $349 Million in Friday Pullback07 Mar 2026 14:32Crypto ETFs Stay Red: Bitcoin Loses $349 Million in Friday PullbackCrypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) ended the week under pressure as bitcoin funds recorded a second consecutive day of heavy outflows. Ether, XRP, and solana ETFs also posted losses, marking another broad selloff across the sector. Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Post Second Straight Day of Heavy Outflows The crypto ETF market closed the week on a cautious […]
  • Bitcoin Drifts in Tight Range With Downtrend Still Intact07 Mar 2026 13:15Bitcoin Drifts in Tight Range With Downtrend Still IntactBitcoin traded at $68,094 as of 8 a.m. EST on March 7, 2026, down 3.3% over the previous 24 hours, with a market cap of around $1.36 trillion and roughly $39.07 billion in daily trading volume. The leading cryptocurrency moved within a $67,495 to $70,423 intraday range, while technical indicators across multiple timeframes pointed to […]
  • Chinese Tea Money, Arthur Hayes’ Forecasts, and More – Week In Review07 Mar 2026 12:30Crypto and financial markets are converging in new ways as institutions, regulators, and macro forces reshape the landscape. NYSE parent ICE has invested in crypto exchange OKX at a $25 billion valuation, signaling deeper Wall Street integration with digital assets. Arthur Hayes argues the next bitcoin buying opportunity could follow Fed rate cuts tied to […]
  • OKX Introduces Social Trading Platform After $25 Billion Valuation07 Mar 2026 10:30OKX Introduces Social Trading Platform After $25 Billion ValuationCrypto exchange OKX is rolling out a built-in social network called Orbit inside its trading app, aiming to merge market discussion, community engagement, and real-time trading data. OKX Blends Social Media and Crypto Trading With Orbit Crypto exchange OKX is expanding its platform with a new built-in social network designed to bring market conversations directly […]
  • Argentine Neobank Uala Raises $195 Million to Bankroll Latin American Expansion07 Mar 2026 08:30Argentine Neobank Uala Raises $195 Million, Reaches $3.2 Billion Valuation Amidst Latin American Expansion PushThe round, led by Allianz X, Allianz’s Group strategic investment arm, seeks to help Uala expand its operations across Latin America. The company reached a $3.2 billion valuation, becoming one of the largest digital conglomerates in the region. Uala Reaches $3.2 Billion Valuation In Latest Funding Round Uala, an Argentina-based neobank, has closed a successful […]
  • Kazakhstan Announces Investment of up to $350 Million in Crypto Reserve07 Mar 2026 06:30Kazakhstan Announces Investment of up to $350 Million in Crypto ReserveThe Central Bank of Kazakhstan recently announced that it would set up an investment portfolio of up to $350 million to invest in cryptocurrency companies and other instruments providing exposure to digital assets, using gold, and part of its foreign reserves to this end. Kazakhstan To Invest Up to $350 Million In Cryptocurrency Companies Central […]
  • Crypto Crime Hits $154B in 2025 but It’s Below 1% of Onchain Activity07 Mar 2026 04:30Crypto Crime Hits $154B in 2025 but It’s Below 1% of Onchain ActivityIllicit crypto transactions surged to record levels in 2025, yet the digital asset economy continues expanding as legitimate adoption accelerates worldwide, highlighting a rapidly growing blockchain ecosystem that still overwhelmingly operates within legal activity. Illicit Crypto Flows Surge While Global Adoption Accelerates Despite the rise in illicit activity, the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem continues to expand […]