PayPal expands its stablecoin into 70 markets
The payments giant says the dollar-backed PYUSD token will enable cheaper cross-border transfers and faster settlement for merchants.
Ethereum Price Analysis: ETH Still Not Out of the Woods Despite Surge Past $2.3K
Ethereum is finally showing more upside potential. After spending weeks building a base above the February lows, ETH has now pushed into a key resistance zone, which makes this one of the more important tests since the selloff began. The rebound is real, but it is now approaching an area where sellers previously stepped in. […]
Crypto ‘Godfather’ Extortion Case: Ex-Sheriff’s Deputy Gets 63 Months in Prison
The Crypto ‘Godfather’ extortion case demonstrates that a former Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy received a sentence of more than five years in federal prison for his role in an extortion scheme linked to a self-proclaimed crypto “Godfather.” Moreover, the significant findings suggested that the authority and influence could be misused when high-value financial disputes
Argentina’s Bold Move: Blocks Polymarket, Shaking Crypto-Based Prediction Markets in 2026
Argentina’s step to regulate crypto-based prediction markets is quite radical, by banning Polymarket among other platforms across the country. The Buenos Aires court requested telecom regulator ENACOM to block access via internet providers and asked Google and Apple to remove the app from the stores for Argentina’s users. LOTBA’s Complaint Sparks Action The court decision
Cardano Eyes Potential Breakout as $0.30 Resistance Approaches
Cardano (ADA) is showing early signs of a possible bullish move after several weeks of sideways trading. As of March 17, the token is trading at $0.2823 with a 24-hour trading volume of $1.45 billion and a capitalization of $10.33 billion, representing 0.41% of the overall cryptocurrency market. The token gained 1.34% in the past
Bitcoin (BTC) Climbs Above $74K as ETF Inflows Signal Strong Demand
Bitcoin (BTC) continued to rise on Tuesday, trading above $74,000 as it broke out of a consolidation phase that lasted close to six weeks. This has been a bullish move, as data indicated sustained demand and a tightening of supply. The breakout followed steady accumulation in the recent weeks. The price of Bitcoin has risen
XRP Price Flips BNB as Open Interest Rebuilds Toward Pre-Crash Levels
XRP price just flipped BNB to become the fourth largest crypto by market cap. Price pushed past $1.50 on a 125% volume spike. Total market cap hit $93.4 billion. Futures open interest on Binance has climbed 59% since October. Traders are re-leveraging aggressively. OI is rebuilding toward the same danger zone that preceded the last […]
Trump Urges Immediate Fed Rate Cut, Adding Macro Pressure to Markets
US President Donald Trump has demanded the Federal Reserve hold a “special meeting” to cut interest rates immediately, calling the current 3.50% to 3.75% target range a threat to national security. While CME FedWatch data shows a 99% probability of rates holding steady at this week’s Federal Reserve meeting, the political pressure is adding volatility […]
Citigroup Just Slashed Its Bitcoin Price Target to $112,000 — Is Washington About to Kill the Bull Run?
Citigroup just cut its 12-month Bitcoin price target. Down from $143,000 to $112,000. Strategist Alex Saunders is pointing at one core problem. The regulatory catalysts markets were counting on after the election are running behind schedule. The legislative window to unlock the next wave of ETF-driven demand is closing faster than anyone priced in. Bitcoin […]
Former LA Deputy Sentenced to 5 Years in ‘Crypto Godfather’ Extortion Case
A former LA County Sheriff’s deputy just got sentenced to 63 months in prison for running a violent extortion racket. The operation was led by a figure known as the “Crypto Godfather.” And it had nothing sophisticated about it. No exploits. No smart contract hacks. Just corrupt cops and physical intimidation dressed up in crypto […]
Bitcoin hits a wall at $75,000 while onchain energy markets run hot
Your day-ahead look for March 17, 2026
Bitcoin sparks ‘bull trap’ warning after BTC price rejects at $76K
Bitcoin bulls failed to take out major resistance at six-week highs as open interest trends resulted in warnings over a BTC price reversal.