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Another Friday is here again, and another batch of Bitcoin and Ethereum options contracts is expiring as spot markets retreat from their recent rally.   Around 24,600 Bitcoin options contracts will expire on Friday, Mar. 20, with a notional value of roughly $1.7 billion. This event is smaller than last week’s, which was also quite negligible, so it is unlikely to affect spot markets. Crypto prices have been in decline over the past few days following the Federal Reserve’s hawkish outlook for the rest of the year. Total capitalization has declined by $75 billion since Monday, and volatility and volumes have…

Animoca Brands has announced a strategic investment in Avalanche. The move aims at promoting the adoption of projects built on Avalanche. Could the strategic investment boost AVAX price? The Avalanche (AVAX) price has slipped below $10 as cryptocurrencies experience sell-off pressure. AVAX could extend the decline to below $9, but is the announcement that Animoca Brands has partnered with Ava Labs to help expand adoption across the Middle East and Asia bullish for the token? Animoca Brands partners with Ava Labs Animoca Brands is one of the most influential entities in the web3 ecosystem, boasting notable traction globally and particularly…

Welcome back, Web3 community, to our weekly NFT roundup! Even though the market’s heartbeat fluctuates, builders and artists are still working hard at their keyboards to create top tier collections. This week, our heatmap is glowing with surprising developments: from the return of original PFP art to incredibly attractive “buy the dip” opportunities in the GameFi space.Let’s “unbox” the names making waves this week: The Bunns, Dark Table Founder’s Packs, and the booming new wave on the Ethereum network!The BunnsThe Bunns – Source: OpenSeaMany projects today use complex roadmaps or promise over the top utilities. The Bunns takes a different…

Prediction markets correctly call 19 of 24 Oscar category winners as the role of market-based forecasts expands in awards season.Prediction markets generated more than $200 million in reported trading tied to the 2026 Academy Awards, as contracts related to Hollywood’s biggest night drew heavy activity on Kalshi and Polymarket.The total reflects trading across dozens of Oscars-related markets on the two platforms, including contracts predicting who would win individual awards, as well as mention and attendance markets. Ahead of the big night, both platforms also offered markets predicting which films, actors and other contenders would receive Oscar nominations.Combined totals compiled from…

In brief Three Tennessee minors have sued xAI, alleging Grok generated CSAM from their real photos and spread it online, causing severe harm. The filing claims xAI knowingly released Grok without safeguards and profited from its misuse, calling it a “business opportunity.” Filed amid global probes, the alleged victims are seeking $150,000 per violation plus damages and an injunction. Three Tennessee minors have sued Elon Musk’s xAI in a federal class action, alleging Grok generated child sexual abuse material using their real photographs and that the company knowingly designed its AI chatbot without industry-standard safeguards, then profited from the result. The…

James Ding Mar 17, 2026 00:42 Argentine fintech Takenos processes $500M+ in cross-border payments using its own Solana (SOL) stablecoin, with 500k users across 20 Latin American countries. Takenos, the Argentine fintech tackling Latin America’s broken cross-border payment system, has processed over $500 million in total payment volume using its proprietary stablecoin built on Solana (SOL). The platform now handles $10 million in on-chain monthly volume and serves more than 500,000 users across 20 countries. The numbers matter because they represent real money flowing to real workers. Over $100 billion enters Latin America annually as cross-border income—freelancers, remote contractors, creators…

On-chain data shows Dogecoin whales have gone on a buying spree over the last few days, scooping up 470 million tokens of the memecoin. Dogecoin Has Seen A Rally Back Above $0.10 The cryptocurrency sector has kicked off the new week with a surge and Dogecoin has been no exception as the memecoin has reclaimed the $0.10 level after climbing up by more than 5% over the last 24 hours. The below chart shows how the asset’s recent performance has looked. As is visible in the graph, Dogecoin made a bullish attempt at the end of last week as well,…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The US Secret Service announced a new international initiative aimed at combating crypto scams. In a press release issued on Monday, it was revealed that this week, law enforcement agencies from the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada are collaborating on what they called “Operation Atlantic.”  This joint effort is primarily focused on identifying individuals who may have lost or are at risk of losing crypto assets due to “approval phishing,” a tactic frequently linked to investment scams in the digital asset sector. Operation Atlantic Launches…

📊No votes yet – Be the first to vote The dollar’s winning streak continues. Geopolitical tensions with Iran pushed the greenback higher for a second straight week, with investors scrambling for safety amid fears of Middle East conflict escalation. Iran cranked up the pressure Wednesday by announcing plans to boost uranium enrichment, basically thumbing its nose at global sanctions and diplomatic efforts. The move sent shockwaves through financial markets, with traders quickly pivoting to traditional safe haven assets. Oil prices jumped on supply disruption fears while currency markets saw massive flows into the dollar. Military analysts warn the situation could…

Many people exploring privacy in the crypto space eventually ask “what is Midnight (NIGHT)” and why it’s gaining attention in the Cardano ecosystem. Midnight is a blockchain project focused on protecting privacy while still allowing systems to meet legal and regulatory standards. Instead of hiding everything, the Midnight network lets users choose what information stays private and what can be shared. In this guide, we’ll explore how Midnight works, the role of the NIGHT token, its real-world use cases, and what the future could look like for the project.What Is Midnight (NIGHT)?Midnight is a privacy-focused blockchain designed to protect sensitive data…