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Crypto exchange Gemini has cut about 30% of its workforce since January, reducing staff to around 445 employees. The company is also bringing in AI tools to improve efficiency and lower costs. Gemini reported a net loss of nearly $585 million in 2025, with about $60 million in revenue in the final quarter. The cuts come after earlier layoffs, exits from the UK, EU, and Australia, and leadership changes as the firm tries to stabilise its business.
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The Federal Reserve’s FOMC meeting concludes today with the rate decision at 2:00 p.m. ET (11:30 p.m. IST), followed by Chair Jerome Powell speaking at 2:30 p.m. ET (12:00 a.m. IST). The Fed is expected to hold rates at 3.50%–3.75%. Markets will focus on Powell’s comments on inflation, jobs, and global tensions. Earlier, February’s PPI data at 8:30 a.m. ET may also influence sentiment and market reactions.
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Binance has announced it will delist several tokens from its platform, including A2Z, FORTH, HOOK, IDEX, LRC, NTRN, RDNT, and SXP. Spot trading for these tokens will end on April 1, 2026, at 03:00 UTC, and all open orders will be automatically removed. Futures positions will be closed earlier on March 24. Users are advised to manage or close their trades and bots before the deadlines to avoid losses. Deposits will stop on April 2, and withdrawals will remain open until June 1. Binance may later convert remaining balances into stablecoins, though this is not guaranteed.
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Crypto payments platform Bitrefill revealed it was targeted in a cyberattack on March 1, 2026, possibly linked to North Korea’s Lazarus Group. Around 18,500 order records were accessed, including customer email and crypto addresses. The breach began with a compromised employee device and stolen login credentials. Attackers gained access to parts of the company’s database and hot wallets, transferring funds before the issue was contained.
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Pi Network has rolled out its full Mainnet upgrade to Protocol 20, unlocking support for programmable smart contracts that can power decentralized apps, NFTs, escrow systems, and subscription services. Launched in 2019 by Stanford founders Nicolas Kokkalis and Chengdiao Fan, the network now has 17.7 million verified users. After exchange listings, including Kraken, Pi trades near $0.1735 with a $1.7 B market cap. The team emphasizes careful testing and audits ahead of broader utility releases.
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Hyperliquid’s permissionless HIP‑3 derivatives market has set a fresh record with open interest topping $1.43 billion, highlighting strong trader demand for decentralized perpetual futures. Notably, the WTI crude oil contract logged about $1.39 billion in 24‑hour volume, placing it behind only Bitcoin in activity and ahead of Ethereum. Recent trends show most of Hyperliquid’s top 30 active markets are tokenized real‑world assets, such as the S&P 500 Index, NVIDIA, and precious metals, while just seven are traditional crypto pairs, underscoring a shift toward broader asset exposure.
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Mastercard has agreed to acquire stablecoin infrastructure firm BVNK for up to $1.8 billion, including $300 million in performance‑based payments, in a deal expected to close by the end of 2026. BVNK’s platform connects fiat money and stablecoins across major blockchains, helping businesses send and receive digital payments in 130+ countries. The move gives Mastercard on‑chain payment rails and builds on its broader digital‑asset and Crypto Partner Program efforts, coming months after BVNK’s talks with Coinbase collapsed.
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Ripple has announced a major expansion in Brazil, strengthening its role in one of the world’s fastest-growing financial markets. The company now offers a full suite of services for institutions, including cross-border payments, digital asset custody, prime brokerage, and treasury management. Ripple also plans to apply for a VASP license with Brazil’s Central Bank, aligning with new regulations. President Monica Long said Brazil remains a key market for Ripple’s long-term growth strategy.
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After three months of inactivity, MetaPlanet has moved 4,986 BTC—worth about $368.3 million—into new wallets, likely redistributing funds rather than preparing an immediate sale. The transfers were split across multiple transactions, pointing to internal treasury management. The move comes as Bitcoin sees a slight pullback due to profit-taking, adding pressure across the market. At the same time, MetaPlanet’s stock dropped 12% on Tuesday following the transfers. The sharp reaction highlights how closely investors are tracking the company’s Bitcoin holdings and any large on-chain movements tied to its treasury strategy.
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Pepe coin ($PEPE) is gaining attention as its price holds steady near a key support level around $0.0000033, where large buyers have been stepping in. Recent activity suggests investors may be building a base, helping prevent further drops. The token is now trading in a tight range up to $0.0000040, setting up for a possible breakout. Adding to the buzz, PEPE was recently included in a global crypto partner program linked to Mastercard, hinting at growing recognition. Analysts say if momentum continues, the coin could see a strong upward move in the coming months.
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On March 16, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded about $200 million in net inflows, extending their winning streak to nearly a week, with BlackRock’s IBIT alone contributing roughly $139 million. Ethereum ETFs also stayed strong with around $35.9 million in inflows, marking continued institutional demand, while XRP products saw a $5.98 million outflow, keeping their overall cumulative flows in negative territory.
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Bitmine Immersion Technologies reported buying 60,999 ETH last week, bringing its Ethereum holdings to 4,595,562 ETH, about 3.81% of the total supply, while also holding 196 BTC. The company’s broader crypto, cash, and strategic assets now total approximately $11.5 billion, making it one of the largest digital asset treasuries globally. Bitmine continues its long‑term ETH accumulation strategy and generates staking revenue, reflecting strong institutional confidence in Ethereum’s future
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Michael Saylor’s firm Strategy has added 22,337 Bitcoin for about 1.57 billion dollars at roughly 70,194 dollars per coin. This brings their total holdings to 761,068 Bitcoin acquired for around 57.61 billion dollars at an average price of 75,696 dollars each as of March 15, 2026. The company continues to grow its Bitcoin portfolio, reinforcing its long-term strategy of holding Bitcoin as a primary treasury asset while navigating market fluctuations.
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Bittensor’s $TAO recorded a sharp 40% rally, reaching a high near $294 before easing to around $280. The surge follows rapid network expansion, with active AI subnets growing to 128 this year. Strong momentum came after Templar introduced Covenant 72B, a large decentralized language model trained on 1.1 trillion tokens, drawing significant market attention. Although some traders secured profits after the spike, continued network growth and supply tightening are keeping long-term sentiment constructive.
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On March 15, 2026, crypto lender BlockFills and its affiliates filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Delaware, listing just 50 to 100 million dollars in assets against 100 to 500 million dollars in liabilities. The filing came after the company stopped deposits during Bitcoin price drops, its CEO exited, and Dominion Capital sued over a 77 million dollar deficit tied to commingled client funds, including 70.6 Bitcoin now frozen by court order. BlockFills says restructuring is the best way to protect clients, but unsecured creditors now face uncertain recoveries.
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Bitcoin spot ETFs continued strong inflows on March 13, drawing a total of $180 million in net new money and extending their winning run to five straight days as investors seek regulated crypto exposure. BlackRock’s IBIT dominated flows with $144 million in a single session, showing continued preference for its liquidity and brand trust. Ethereum spot ETFs also saw growing interest, adding $26.69 million and making it four days of net inflows, while BlackRock’s ETHA led the group with $32.39 million.
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Coinbase is discussing a possible investment deal with Bybit, one of the largest global crypto exchanges outside the United States. Bybit sees the partnership as a way to expand into the regulated US market, but it has not publicly confirmed the talks. Industry leaders say a deal could strengthen standards and reduce loopholes in crypto trading. This comes after big investments like ICE’s backing of OKX at a $25 billion valuation and Coinbase’s $2.9 billion purchase of Deribit last year.
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Tether is stepping up its focus on the U.S. market by launching a new dollar-backed stablecoin called USAT, designed to comply with U.S. regulations and serve American users and institutions. The company is also exploring a major fundraising round that could value it at around $500 billion, putting it among the most valuable private fintech firms. In 2025, Tether reported more than $10 billion in profit and holds roughly $122 billion in U.S. Treasuries, while expanding investments across crypto, energy, AI, and media.
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Binance said it will add Monitoring Tags to eight tokens, ATA, A2Z, FIO, GTC, NTRN, PHB, QI, and RDNT, starting March 13, 2026. Tokens with these tags have shown higher volatility and risk than regular listings, so Binance will watch them more closely and may remove them if they don’t meet standards. To keep trading these assets, users must complete a risk‑awareness quiz every 90 days. The move aims to help protect traders and improve risk awareness on the platform.
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Alibaba, China’s biggest e-commerce company, has spearheaded a $35 million funding round for Singapore-based MetaComp, a platform blending stablecoin and fiat payment solutions with tokenized wealth management services. MetaComp focuses on hybrid offerings that integrate digital assets with traditional finance and holds key Singapore crypto licenses, including Capital Markets Services (CMS) and Recognized Market Operator (RMO), positioning it for regulated growth in digital payments and real-world asset tokenization.
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Binance has removed 21 tokens from its Binance Alpha spotlight after they did not pass updated reviews on project development, transparency, team progress, or risk metrics. The cleanup, effective March 12, 2026 at 12:00 UTC, included assets like MIRROR, SHARDS, and FST. Binance Alpha, launched in late 2024 within the Binance Wallet to showcase Web3 projects being considered for full exchange listings, conducts regular evaluations to protect users. Though delisted from Alpha, these tokens can still be traded through wallet interfaces.
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A class action lawsuit filed on March 10, 2026, in California federal court alleges that JPMorgan Chase played a key role in facilitating a $328M crypto Ponzi scheme linked to Goliath Ventures. Plaintiffs claim the bank processed large suspicious transfers and ignored compliance warning signs, which helped the operation appear legitimate to more than 2000 investors nationwide. Goliath CEO Christopher Delgado, arrested in February, allegedly misused investor funds for luxury assets while repaying earlier investors with new deposits.
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Grayscale Investments is set to launch its Avalanche Staking ETF (GAVA) on Nasdaq this Friday, converting a private trust that holds 572,000 AVAX with a net asset value of $23.33 per share. The fund will stake part of its AVAX to earn rewards, which averaged 7.36% last year, though returns are not guaranteed. The launch follows VanEck’s similar ETF in December 2025 and signals rising traditional finance interest in Avalanche’s growing gaming and DeFi ecosystem.
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XRP ETFs have attracted strong investor interest despite recent price weakness. Launched in mid-November 2025 following Ripple’s SEC court victory, funds from issuers such as Canary Capital and Franklin Templeton have gathered $1.44 billion in inflows by early March 2026. Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart said the flows have remained steady through market volatility, largely driven by retail investors. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse called it a sign of XRP’s long-term payments potential, with $58 million added in February alone.
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India is developing a Virtual Asset Lab to detect offshore crypto exchanges operating without registration. The system will use data analytics and web surveillance tools to identify risky platforms targeting Indian users. Authorities have already blocked 85 non-compliant crypto URLs. Platforms offering services without proper KYC and AML compliance may be forced to follow Indian rules or shut down. The move comes after many traders shifted to offshore exchanges following India’s 30% crypto tax and 1% TDS introduced in 2022.
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Crypto exchange Kraken has announced the upcoming listing of $PI, the token from Pi Network. Trading is set to begin on March 13. Pi Network is known for its mobile-first mining model, allowing users to mine tokens directly from their smartphones without specialized hardware. The project is also developing a utility-focused ecosystem, with developers building apps and services designed to use the Pi token within its growing network.
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US spot crypto ETFs saw strong inflows on March 11, 2026, totaling about $173.8M. Bitcoin ETFs added 1,629 BTC ($115M) while Ethereum ETFs bought 27,480 ETH ($57M). BlackRock led the buying with 1,630 BTC, followed by Fidelity with 218 BTC. Grayscale sold 155 BTC but added ETH. Notably, Bitcoin ETFs bought about four days of newly mined BTC supply in a single day, showing strong institutional demand for Bitcoin and Ethereum.
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Binance.US has appointed Stephen Gregory as its new Chief Executive Officer, taking over from Norman Reed, who has shifted to an advisory role as of March 9. Gregory brings extensive experience in the crypto industry, having served as U.S. CEO of Currency.com and holding key compliance positions at Gemini and CEX.IO. His leadership is expected to guide Binance. US is facing regulatory challenges and growth opportunities, reinforcing its position in the U.S. crypto market while maintaining strong compliance and operational standards.
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