On March 10, Ripple publicised that it has plans to acquire BC Payments to have an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) as it looks to expand its presence in the Asia Pacific region. In the statement, Ripple added that having the AFSL via the acquisition will help the firm to
Bitmine Immersion Technologies moved 9,600 ETH, which is worth around $19.5 million, to the account linked with Coinbase Prime on Tuesday. According to the report from Arkham Intelligence, the transfers were made in two separate transactions. The analyst says that the transfers do not necessarily indicate that Bitmine plans to
Since the beginning of 2026, the crypto market has been defined by persistent volatility and tightening price ranges for major assets. Many investors have entered a passive holding phase, waiting for clearer market direction. Consequently, there is a growing demand for solutions that keep idle capital productive while maintaining the
Sonic Labs launched USSD, a new stablecoin pegged to the US dollar. The announcement on March 9, 2026, operates on a decentralized blockchain network and offers genuine financial backing from traditional markets, supported by 1:1 short-term U.S. Treasury assets, and provides steady liquidity to the Sonic blockchain ecosystem. According to
Both the red and green charts linger in the crypto market, making the price movement hard to find direction. As a result, the largest asset, Bitcoin (BTC), is hovering at $67.6K, while Ethereum (ETH), the largest altcoin, trades around $1.9K. However, Ethena (ENA) accompanied the current momentum, with a 1.73%
The day began with a modest uptick, as the overall crypto market rose 0.49%, bringing the total market capitalization to $2.31 trillion. Meanwhile, the Crypto Fear and Greed Index has remained at 19 extreme fear for over a month, reflecting persistent market caution. According to CoinMarketCap, ETH reached a high
The U.S. government is asking Congress to consider a new rule that allows crypto platforms to temporarily freeze suspicious funds linked to illegal activities. This proposal comes from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, which is connected to the GENIUS Act. This act focuses on the tools to protect against
Oil prices have surged, and chances are they will rise in the days to come. For the crypto market, this comes as a worry because higher oil prices could trigger global inflation. Meanwhile, the US Dollar has gained strength as the oil price against a barrel surpasses a major mark.
As more women enter the Indian cryptocurrency market, the overall crypto picture has evolved significantly. According to the most recent CoinDCX report published on March 6, the number of female investors rose by 116.8% in the most recent yearly growth cycle, which reflects increasing participation across both metro and non-metro
Payments company Strike got a virtual currency licence and a money transmitter licence (MTL) from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), permitting the firm to provide its Bitcoin services to residents and businesses in New York. Permitted in February, the approvals authorise Zap Solutions, Inc., which does
