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Messari Cuts Staff as New CEO Pivots to AI Focus

March 18, 2026 Jackson Miller

March 17, 2026 — Blockchain data provider Messari has announced leadership changes and staff reductions as the company shifts toward an artificial intelligence-focused strategy under new CEO Diran Li. Leadership Transition Amid Strategic Shift Former CEO Eric Turner stepped down on Monday, handing leadership to Diran Li, who previously served as Messari’s chief technology officer […]

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SEC Seeks Comment on Crypto in OTC Broker Rule

March 18, 2026 Jackson Miller

WASHINGTON, D.C. — March 17, 2026 — The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed narrowing a key broker-dealer reporting rule and is now seeking public comment on whether it should apply to certain cryptocurrency assets. The move aims to resolve years of regulatory uncertainty for over-the-counter markets. Proposal Reverses 2021 Interpretation The SEC announced […]

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Trump Demands Immediate Fed Rate Cuts From Powell

March 18, 2026 Jackson Miller

March 17, 2026 — President Donald Trump has intensified pressure on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to cut interest rates immediately, using public remarks and social media to argue that lower borrowing costs are urgently needed for the U.S. economy. Public Pressure at the White House Speaking at a White House meeting, Trump suggested the […]

UK High Court of Justice where a $176 million Bitcoin theft case is being heard.

Wife Accused of Using CCTV to Steal $176M in Bitcoin

March 18, 2026 Jackson Miller

LONDON, March 17, 2026 — A UK High Court judge has stated a husband stands a high chance of recovering $176 million in Bitcoin he alleges his estranged wife stole by covertly recording his hardware wallet’s seed phrase using a security camera. Alleged Theft via Surveillance In a judgment filed last week, Justice Cotter of […]

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Polymarket Bans Bettors for Threatening Journalist

March 18, 2026 Jackson Miller

March 17, 2026 — Prediction markets platform Polymarket has banned users and reported them to authorities after they threatened an Israeli journalist to alter a news report about an Iranian missile strike. The report was central to resolving a market with over $17 million in wagers. Threats Over a Market Resolution Emanuel Fabian, a military […]

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OpenSea Postpones SEA Token Launch Amid Market Slump

March 18, 2026 Jackson Miller

March 17, 2026 — Nonfungible token (NFT) marketplace OpenSea has postponed the launch of its native SEA token. The company cited challenging market conditions and a desire to ensure the platform is fully prepared. Token Launch Delayed Indefinitely OpenSea CEO Devin Finzer announced the delay in a post on social media platform X. The token […]

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Crypto Must Prioritize Reliability for Institutional Adoption

March 17, 2026 Jackson Miller

March 16, 2026 — The cryptocurrency industry must shift its focus from relentless innovation to building reliable, predictable market infrastructure to attract institutional capital at scale, according to industry analysis. The central challenge is not technological but structural, stemming from fragmented liquidity across decentralized networks. The Institutional Demand for Predictability Financial institutions are open to […]

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Crypto Funds Add $1B as Inflow Streak Hits Three Weeks

March 17, 2026 Jackson Miller

March 16, 2026 — Cryptocurrency investment products recorded another week of substantial inflows, adding over $1 billion as positive momentum continued for a third consecutive week. The sustained demand highlights investor resilience amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, according to the latest data from digital asset manager CoinShares. Weekly Inflows Exceed $1 Billion CoinShares reported on Monday, […]

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Bitcoin Hits $74.4K High as Bulls Target $80K

March 17, 2026 Jackson Miller

March 16, 2026 — Bitcoin’s price rallied to a six-week high of $74,400 during early trading hours, marking a significant recovery as market analysts highlighted increasing bullish momentum and a key technical breakout. The move represented a 2.5% gain over 24 hours, according to data from TradingView. It pushed the leading cryptocurrency above its 50-day […]

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Bitcoin Rebound Shows Stronger Long-Term Holder Base

March 17, 2026 Jackson Miller

March 16, 2026 – Bitcoin’s recent price recovery signals a fundamental shift toward a more resilient base of long-term investors, according to a research note from brokerage firm Bernstein. Analysts point to sustained inflows into U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and continued accumulation by corporate buyers as key drivers reshaping the cryptocurrency’s ownership structure. […]