Author: Isabella Taylor

The European Central Bank said it expects by this summer to present the standards for a possible digital euro.  Summary ECB plans to publish digital euro standards by summer to help payment firms prepare early. The central bank expects pilot testing in 2027 and possible issuance readiness around 2029 ahead. Cipollone said the digital euro would support payments without replacing cash or bank deposits directly. The move would give payment firms, banks, and merchants time to prepare their systems before any final launch decision. ECB Executive Board member Piero Cipollone told European Union lawmakers that the central bank plans to…

Bhutan transferred more Bitcoin from a state-linked wallet on Wednesday, continuing a series of March outflows tied to its sovereign holdings.  Summary Bhutan moved 519.7 BTC on Wednesday, marking its third large sovereign wallet transfer this month. Arkham data showed Bhutan still held 4,453 BTC after the latest state-linked outflow this month. Bhutan continues expanding mining and reserve plans while trimming Bitcoin holdings through repeated March transfers. Meanwhile, the latest move came as the country kept building its broader Bitcoin strategy through mining, infrastructure, and reserve planning. Arkham data showed that a Bhutan government-linked wallet moved about 519.7 BTC on…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. US-Iran tensions rattle markets as oil plunges 13% and Bitcoin rebounds above $71,000. Summary US–Iran tensions rise after Trump ultimatum, shaking global markets with sharp volatility. Strike delay announcement triggers swings: oil drops 13% while Bitcoin rebounds to $71.4k amid uncertainty. Conflux Capital promotes a crypto arbitrage platform with rewards, security features, and a global user base. In March 2026, tensions between the US and Iran escalated again, with Trump issuing a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran, causing severe shockwaves…

Irish authorities said they have gained access to one Bitcoin wallet tied to convicted drug dealer Clifton Collins, years after the recovery phrase was believed lost.  Summary Irish authorities accessed a lost Bitcoin wallet tied to Clifton Collins with Europol’s technical support. The seized wallet held 500 Bitcoin and formed part of Collins’ larger 6,000 Bitcoin stash. Blockchain data showed the recovered wallet moved funds to Coinbase Prime after years of silence. The wallet held 500 Bitcoin, and the seizure followed support from Europol’s European Cybercrime Centre. Ireland’s Criminal Assets Bureau said on Tuesday that it had “gained access to…

Robinhood has approved a share repurchase program worth $1.5 billion, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday. The company said it plans to execute the buyback over the next three years. Summary Robinhood approved a $1.5 billion share buyback program to run over the next three years. HOOD closed down 4.7% Tuesday and remains nearly 39% lower so far in 2026 overall. Robinhood replaced its prior credit line with a new $3.25 billion JPMorgan revolving facility Tuesday. According to the filing, the total includes $1.1 billion in new capacity. Robinhood rolled over the rest…

Ethereum price has formed a strong support at $2,100 as whales continue accumulating the asset. Now, a bullish pattern on charts hints at more potential upside over the coming sessions. Summary Ethereum held firm above the $2,100 support as whales accumulated over 750,000 ETH in the past 48 hours, signaling sustained buying interest. The asset rebounded more than 3% as improved risk sentiment followed U.S.-led ceasefire efforts, with crude oil prices slipping below $90. A cup and handle pattern has formed on the daily chart, with a breakout above $2,384 potentially opening the path toward the $3,000 level. According to…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Based Eggman gains traction as a memecoin blending gaming and blockchain on the growing Base network. Summary Based Eggman gains attention as a meme-gaming project on Coinbase’s Base blockchain. Built on Base, the project targets scalability and low-cost transactions. Based Eggman plans play-to-earn gaming, NFTs, and governance features to attract early crypto investors. In recent months, the return of meme coins has become one of the most noticeable trends across the crypto industry. Meme-driven projects have historically demonstrated the…

Tether hires a Big Four firm for the first full financial audit of $184b USDT reserves, aiming to reset stablecoin transparency and institutional trust. Summary Tether has formally engaged a Big Four accounting firm to conduct its first full independent financial statement audit, the company announced March 24. With over $184 billion in USDT market capitalization and more than 550 million users globally, the audit is expected to be the largest inaugural audit in financial markets history. CEO Paolo Ardoino and CFO Simon McWilliams say the milestone signals a new benchmark for transparency and institutional accountability in the digital asset…

Summary Research firm Bernstein says Bitcoin has likely found a cycle bottom and is reiterated its $150,000 year-end price target, describing the current drawdown as the “weakest bear case” in the asset’s history. BTC is trading around $70,668, roughly 40% below its all-time high, but Bernstein argues the correction reflects a temporary confidence crisis rather than any structural breakdown. Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) — which holds approximately 3.6% of Bitcoin’s total supply, worth around $53.5 billion — has continued buying at recent lows, raising $7.3 billion in 2026 alone to expand its holdings. Research and brokerage firm Bernstein, which manages approximately…

Solana launches an API-based developer platform for institutions, landing Mastercard, Western Union and Worldpay as early users for stablecoin and payment rails. Summary The Solana Foundation launched the Solana Developer Platform (SDP) on March 24, a unified API-based platform targeting institutions and enterprises building tokenized assets, stablecoins, and payment flows on Solana. Mastercard, Western Union, and Worldpay have signed on as first adopters, with use cases spanning stablecoin settlement, cross-border payments, and merchant settlement. The platform launches as Solana processed a record $650 billion in stablecoin volume in February 2026, surpassing both Ethereum and Tron to become the leading chain…