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Kraken SPAC Targets $10B Stablecoin and DeFi Deals

March 15, 2026 CoinPulseHQ Editorial

Kraken’s special-purpose acquisition company is actively pursuing acquisitions in the stablecoin and decentralized finance sectors with a valuation target reaching $10 billion, according to industry reports. The move signals a strategic expansion for one of cryptocurrency’s longest-standing exchanges as it seeks to diversify its service offerings through corporate acquisition vehicles. Strategic Acquisition Focus The SPAC, […]

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Scaramucci Forecasts $1.5M Bitcoin in 15 Years

March 15, 2026 CoinPulseHQ Editorial

March 14, 2026 – SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci has projected that Bitcoin could reach a price of $1.5 million within the next 15 years. The prediction, based on his analysis of long-term adoption trends and the cryptocurrency’s fixed supply, adds to a series of bullish forecasts from prominent financial figures. The Long-Term Valuation Thesis […]

Bitcoin regulatory challenge: symbolic scale weighing Bitcoin against traditional banking assets under Basel framework scrutiny

Breaking: Bitcoin Advocates Challenge Fed’s ‘Toxic’ 1250% Basel Risk Weight

March 14, 2026 CoinPulseHQ Editorial

WASHINGTON, D.C., March 13, 2026 — The Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI) launched a formal campaign today to overturn what it calls “toxic” regulatory treatment of Bitcoin under international banking standards. This decisive move comes as the U.S. Federal Reserve prepares to issue proposals implementing the Basel framework for bank capital requirements, which currently assigns Bitcoin […]

Eightco Holdings secures $125 million funding for AI and blockchain expansion with Tom Lee joining the board

Exclusive: Eightco Lands $125M from Bitmine, ARK as Tom Lee Joins Board

March 14, 2026 CoinPulseHQ Editorial

NEW YORK, March 13, 2026 — Eightco Holdings (NASDAQ: ORBS) secured a landmark $125 million strategic investment today from leading cryptocurrency and technology firms, marking a significant pivot toward artificial intelligence and blockchain infrastructure. The e-commerce platform announced the funding round led by crypto treasury firm Bitmine with $75 million, while ARK Invest and Payward, […]

MEV bot crypto swap gone wrong showing smartphone warning about extraordinary slippage on Aave DeFi platform

Shocking $50M Crypto Swap Loss: MEV Bot Makes $10M as User Ignores Warnings

March 13, 2026 CoinPulseHQ Editorial

In a stunning demonstration of the persistent risks in decentralized finance, a cryptocurrency user suffered a catastrophic loss of nearly $50 million during a single token swap on March 12, 2026. The transaction on the Aave protocol, executed via the CoW Protocol aggregator and SushiSwap DEX, resulted in the user receiving just $36,000 worth of […]

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce speaking about disclosure rules and tokenized securities innovation exemption at SEC hearing

Breaking: SEC’s ‘Crypto Mom’ Demands Simpler Disclosure Rules, Flags Tokenization Debate

March 13, 2026 CoinPulseHQ Editorial

WASHINGTON, D.C. — March 13, 2026: U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Commissioner Hester Peirce delivered a significant policy address today urging fundamental reforms to corporate disclosure requirements while highlighting the growing debate around tokenized securities. During a speech to the SEC’s Investor Advisory Committee, the commissioner known as “Crypto Mom” for her supportive stance toward […]

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Breaking: Mastercard Launches Global Crypto Program with 85+ Industry Giants

March 12, 2026 CoinPulseHQ Editorial

On Wednesday, March 19, 2026, from its global headquarters in Purchase, New York, Mastercard announced the launch of a new global crypto partner program. This strategic initiative immediately unites more than 85 leading companies from the digital asset and traditional payments sectors. The Mastercard crypto partner program represents a decisive move to collaboratively build and […]

Revolut obtains UK banking license for new deposit accounts with FSCS protection in London.

Breaking: Revolut Secures Full UK Bank License, Unveils Deposit Protection

March 12, 2026 CoinPulseHQ Editorial

LONDON, UK — March 26, 2026: In a landmark move reshaping the financial arena, digital banking giant Revolut has obtained a full UK banking license from the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA). The authorization, granted on Wednesday, allows the fintech unicorn to immediately launch Revolut Bank UK, offering protected deposit accounts for individuals and businesses. Consequently, […]

Analysis of Bitcoin price chart showing resistance at the $78,000 target level as traders assess breakout odds.

Breaking: Bitcoin $78K Breakout Odds Slump Below 17% as Traders Weigh Risks

March 12, 2026 CoinPulseHQ Editorial

NEW YORK, March 27, 2026 — Professional cryptocurrency traders are assigning remarkably low probability to a near-term Bitcoin breakout above the $78,000 threshold, with derivatives market data pricing the odds at less than 17% by the end of March. This cautious sentiment persists despite Bitcoin reclaiming the $70,000 level this week, as analysts point to […]

FDIC Chair Travis Hill announces stablecoin deposit insurance ban under GENIUS Act at ABA summit

Breaking: FDIC Bans Stablecoin Insurance Under GENIUS Act, Hill Confirms

March 12, 2026 CoinPulseHQ Editorial

WASHINGTON, D.C. — March 18, 2026: The U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation will not insure stablecoin deposits under the newly implemented GENIUS Act, FDIC Chair Travis Hill confirmed today in a definitive policy statement that reshapes cryptocurrency regulation. During his prepared remarks at the American Bankers Association Washington Summit, Hill outlined the agency’s strict interpretation […]