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Ben Goertzel notes that for blockchains achieving the necessary scale will require overcoming technical hurdles related to decentralization, scalability and security. He also emphasizes the need for decentralized AI to compete with larger corporations dominating the field. Engineering Challenges and the Path to Level 5 Commerce In their February 2026 annual letter, co-founders of the […]

Netblocks, an internet observatory, has reported that Iranians have now over 360 hours without internet connection, a measure impulsed by the Iranian regime since the start of the U.S.-Israel conflict. While Starlink allows citizens to bypass this measure, owners of these terminals have also been targeted. Iran Continues to Be in Digital Darkness: Internet Blackout […]

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this edition, Paraguay strengthens its crypto reporting requirements, Argentina blocks operations for a peso stablecoin, and new revelations surge in the case against Libra in Argentina. Paraguay Strengthens Mandatory Reporting Requirements for VASPs and Individuals […]

The artificial intelligence (AI) arms race just got another shot of rocket fuel after Nvidia dropped a cool $2 billion on AI cloud builder Nebius, signaling that the next frontier of computing won’t be fought with clever code alone—it’ll be fought with gigawatts of electricity and warehouses full of silicon. Nvidia’s AI Bet: $2B Investment […]

Prediction markets have a funny habit of saying the quiet part out loud, and right now the betting pits of the internet are whispering, shouting, and occasionally cackling about one thing: just how high bitcoin might climb before 2026 is done with us. Crypto Crystal Ball: Prediction Markets Reveal Bitcoin Price Odds for March and […]

Kalshi and Polymarket anticipate that the Democratic Party will sweep both the House and the Senate in the midterm elections slated for November. There is a close to 50% chance of this outcome, while the second option, where Democrats win the House but lose the Senate, reaches 37%. Blue Sweep: Prediction Markets Anticipate a Democrat […]

Pharos Network’s RealFi Alliance expands with the intelligence partners cohort, introducing Dune, Alchemy and Anchorage Digital to provide the transparency and data-backed research required for institutional real-world assets ( RWA) adoption. Solving the Trust Gap Pharos Network, a financial Layer 1 blockchain, announced the addition of a specialized group of research, data, and institutional infrastructure […]

U.S. regulators move to rein in fast-growing prediction markets as event-based derivatives gain traction, with the CFTC warning exchanges to strengthen surveillance, prevent manipulation, and ensure new contracts tied to real-world outcomes meet federal trading rules. CFTC Issues New Guidance Signaling Major Expansion for US Prediction Markets Growing interest in event-based derivatives has drawn new […]

Corporate demand for bitcoin is accelerating as publicly traded companies tap stock and preferred-share financing to accumulate supply, a trend some industry leaders say could significantly increase corporate demand for newly mined coins and potentially influence market dynamics. Wall Street Capital Floods Bitcoin as Corporate Treasuries Expand Holdings Corporate treasury demand for bitcoin is increasing […]

Authorities pulled the plug on the Socksescort proxy empire, freezing $3.5 million in crypto and exposing a global router botnet. U.S. and European authorities have dismantled Socksescort, a residential proxy network powered by AVRecon malware that quietly hijacked more than 369,000 devices across 163 countries. Operating since 2020, the service sold access to infected home […]

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) extended their inflow streak to five consecutive days with $180 million in new capital. Ether and solana ETFs also posted gains, while XRP ETFs recorded no trading activity. Inflow Momentum Continues as Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Stay Green The steady march of institutional money into crypto ETFs continued to close out the […]

Wall Street legend Stanley Druckenmiller just tossed a polite grenade into the global payments debate, predicting that within 10 to 15 years the machinery moving money around the planet won’t rely on SWIFT wires or card networks—but on blockchain-powered stablecoins that settle transactions faster, cheaper, and without bankers checking the clock. Faster, Cheaper Payments? Druckenmiller […]

Judge James E. Boasberg blocked these subpoenas, considering that a “mountain of evidence” suggests their true purpose is to “harass Powell to pressure him to lower rates.” Jeanine Pirro, U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C., stressed that the DOJ will appeal the judge’s decision, escalating the legal battle. Judge Quashes Federal Reserve Subpoenas, DOJ Announces Appeal […]

Betting companies have reportedly asked regulators to pause the operations of prediction market platforms, such as Polymarket and Kalshi, in Brazil. The betting lobby argues that prediction market contracts constitute bets and should be blocked, as these platforms are unlicensed in the country. Betting Lobby Attacks Prediction Markets in Brazil Betting companies have taken action […]

Bitcoiners often argue that BTC should thrive when the global financial system starts to look unstable. But Luke Gromen says that this time, BTC simply was not behaving the way he thought it should, and that was enough for him to slash a position he described as “irresponsibly large.” Gromen Says BTC’s Weakness Against Gold, […]

Circle’s USDC has overtaken Tether’s USDT in adjusted stablecoin transaction volume for the first time since 2019, signaling a notable shift in how digital dollars are actually being used across crypto markets. A March 13 research note from Mizuho Securities analysts Dan Dolev and Alexander Jenkins found that USDC has processed about $2.2 trillion in […]

The two companies announced that a set of agents completed end-to-end payments in five markets across Latin America. Executing purchases in controlled conditions while following clear consent rules, the pilot shows that AI agents can be integrated into traditional finance scenarios without violating customer protections. Santander and Visa Pioneer AI Agentic Payments Across Five Latin […]

Bitcoin strutted into the market like it owned the place, bouncing from a dip below $70,000 and marching back toward $74,000 as traders watched the charts the way reality TV fans watch a season finale — equal parts suspense, skepticism, and popcorn. Bitcoin Chart Outlook As of the latest market snapshot, bitcoin traded at $72,665, […]

Bitcoin ETFs extended their inflow streak to four straight days with $54 million in new capital. Ether funds also remained strong with a third day of inflows, while solana ETFs posted gains and XRP ETFs slipped into outflows. Bitcoin ETFs Add $54 Million While Ether Posts Third Straight Gain Institutional demand for crypto exchange-traded funds […]

Proof of reality platform, VeryAI, said it has raised $10 million in seed funding led by Polychain Capital to scale its infrastructure. The Death of the CAPTCHA? VeryAI, a “proof of reality” platform, announced March 12 that it has raised $10 million in seed funding. The round was led by Polychain Capital, with participation from […]

U.S. regulators move to tighten coordination as the SEC and CFTC launch a joint framework aimed at reducing regulatory conflicts, modernizing oversight, and shaping clearer rules for emerging financial markets, including crypto assets. Regulatory Turf Wars End as SEC and CFTC Coordinate Oversight Across US Markets Federal financial regulators moved to coordinate oversight on March […]

Ghana’s Securities and Exchange Commission has launched a regulatory sandbox framework under the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act. Sandbox Duration and Transition Paths Ghana’s Securities and Exchange Commission has taken another step in shaping the country’s digital asset landscape by announcing the operational rollout of its regulatory sandbox framework under the Virtual Asset Service Providers […]

Just when the TRUMP meme coin looked like it had fallen off a financial cliff, its promoters pulled out the old crypto playbook: throw another gala, invite the faithful, and hope the price chart stops screaming. From $74 to $2.73: Trump Meme Coin Team Turns to Mar-a-Lago Gala The team behind the official trump (TRUMP) […]

Wall Street finally warming up to bitcoin? Not so fast — U.S. regulators are about to drop a Basel III rule so punishing that banks eyeing the digital asset may suddenly remember they left the oven on. Fed Basel Proposal Slaps Bitcoin With 1,250% Risk Weight — Banks Face Capital Shock Federal Reserve Vice Chair […]

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation plans to propose rules that would exclude stablecoins from pass-through insurance coverage, highlighting a regulatory divide between tokenized deposits and payment stablecoins. The Limits of Pass-Through Protection Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Chairman Travis Hill said the agency plans to propose rules that would explicitly exclude payment stablecoins from its pass-through […]

Bitcoin ETFs extended their inflow streak to a third straight day with $115 million in new capital. Ether ETFs also rebounded strongly, while solana posted modest gains and XRP ETFs saw no trading activity. Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Stay Green While XRP Trading Stalls Institutional investors continued to lean into crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) midweek, though […]

U.S. prosecutors are urging a federal judge to reject Sam Bankman-Fried’s attempt to secure a new trial, arguing his latest claims recycle arguments already rejected by a jury that convicted him of orchestrating a multi-billion-dollar cryptocurrency fraud. Prosecutors Reject SBF Claim FTX Was Solvent as Retrial Battle Begins Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of […]

London-headquartered fintech neobank Revolut transitions to a fully licensed bank in the United Kingdom following the removal of restrictions by the Prudential Regulation Authority. Revolut Bank UK Ltd announced on March 11, 2026, that the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has authorized its exit from the mobilization phase. This allows the firm to launch full banking […]

Mastercard moves to link traditional finance and crypto infrastructure through a sweeping global partner program, assembling dozens of industry players to accelerate blockchain-powered payments, remittances, and settlements across mainstream commerce networks. New Mastercard Crypto Alliance With 85 Firms Signals Powerful Blockchain Finance Shift Digital asset integration is expanding within traditional finance as Mastercard introduced a […]

Robert Kiyosaki warns a historic market collapse could erupt in 2026 as unresolved 2008-era risks, surging global debt, and fragile private credit markets threaten retirement savings and financial stability worldwide. Robert Kiyosaki Warns 2026 Market Crash Could Be Worse Than 2008 Crisis Rich Dad Poor Dad author and investor Robert Kiyosaki repeated his warning on […]

Coinfello has launched its open-source Openclaw skill, designed to facilitate secure interactions between AI agents and Ethereum Virtual Machine smart contracts, in partnership with Metamask. Delegated Permissions and ERC-4337 Integration Coinfello, an artificial intelligence (AI) agent designed for direct interaction with Ethereum Virtual Machine ( EVM) smart contracts, has released its open-source Openclaw skill in […]

Strategy Inc.’s bitcoin-backed preferred equity STRC crossed a notable milestone this week after Chairman Michael Saylor announced the instrument had delivered one of the strongest risk-adjusted performance metrics in the market. Saylor Promotes STRC as Digital Credit With Sharpe Ratio Over 3 Strategy Inc. issued the preferred security STRC—short for Strategy Inc. Variable Rate Series […]

This content is provided by a sponsor. For years, decentralized finance has largely developed around assets native to smart contract platforms such as Ethereum. Meanwhile, major digital assets like XRP have remained largely outside decentralized finance markets despite their large market capitalization and global holder base. Bridging that gap requires new technical frameworks capable of […]

U.S. stocks opened cautiously Wednesday morning after fresh inflation data showed consumer prices rising at a steady pace in February, offering investors some relief while geopolitical tensions in the Middle East kept energy markets and risk assets on edge. February CPI Confirms Cooling Inflation While Energy Markets Spike on Middle East Conflict The February Consumer […]

Babylon Labs and Ledger have integrated native hardware signer support to provide secure, trustless bitcoin collateral solutions through a new Clear Signing partnership. Babylon Labs and Ledger announced their partnership on March 10, 2026, to bring Bitcoin Vaults (BTCVaults) to millions of self-custody users globally. This integration allows users to authorize vault transactions directly from […]

With bitcoin trading between $65,962 and $73,669 this week, market data shows South Korea posted its deepest discount to global prices since December 2024. Rare Bitcoin Discount Hits South Korea — Only Three Such Events Since 2022 Bitcoin is trading at a discount in South Korea, as metrics collected at 7 p.m. EST Tuesday show […]

Stablecoins are rapidly reshaping global finance as transaction volume surges past traditional payment giants, signaling accelerating institutional adoption and expanding real-world use cases across emerging markets, cross-border payments, and enterprise financial infrastructure. Stablecoin Growth Signals Rising Institutional Demand Worldwide Stablecoin adoption is accelerating globally as transaction activity and institutional use expand. Ripple Managing Director for […]

Bitcoin experienced upward momentum on Tuesday, reaching an intraday high of $71,775, driven by a broader relief rally in global equities. However, it retraced to $70,000, reflecting volatility linked to recent Middle East tensions. Market Correlation and the Oil Retreat Bitcoin maintained upward momentum Tuesday, climbing to an intraday peak of $71,775 as digital assets […]

Meta Platforms Inc. has acquired Moltbook, an experimental Reddit-style social network designed exclusively for artificial intelligence (AI) agents, in a talent-focused deal announced on Tuesday. Moltbook’s AI Agent Communities Draw Meta’s Interest in Acqui-Hire Deal The acquisition, first reported on by Axios, centers on bringing Moltbook’s founders and technology into Meta’s expanding artificial intelligence division. […]

Bitcoin ETFs opened the week with renewed momentum, pulling in $167 million in fresh capital. However, ether, XRP, and solana ETFs moved in the opposite direction, posting net outflows. Crypto Funds Start Week Mixed as Altcoin Funds Slide The week began with a familiar pattern in the crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) market, with bitcoin attracting […]

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland, March 10, 2026 — TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications ( dApps), today announced that TRON has joined the Agentic AI Foundation (AAIF), an open foundation driving the transparent and collaborative […]

A malicious npm package impersonating an installer for the Openclaw artificial intelligence (AI) agent framework is spreading credential-stealing malware designed to quietly take control of developer machines. Security Researchers Expose Malicious Openclaw npm Package Security researchers say the package is part of a supply-chain attack aimed at developers working with Openclaw and similar AI-agent tooling. […]

Tokenized equities are moving closer to mainstream finance as Nasdaq and Payward team up to build a gateway linking regulated stock markets with open blockchain networks, potentially allowing programmable shares to circulate across institutional and decentralized ecosystems. Kraken Teams With Nasdaq on Tokenized Stock Infrastructure A new gateway linking tokenized equity markets with decentralized blockchain […]

The crypto industry is examining what President Donald Trump’s newly released National Cyber Strategy signals about the future of blockchain and digital asset policy. The document highlights support for emerging technologies, including cryptocurrencies, AI security, and post-quantum cryptography, suggesting potential long-term backing for crypto infrastructure. New U.S. Cyber Strategy Highlights Blockchain and AI Security The […]

Cboe Global Markets is bringing Wall Street’s favorite volatility playbook to bitcoin, announcing plans to launch a new index designed to track the market’s expected price swings using options tied to the popular Ishares Bitcoin Trust ETF. BITVX: Cboe Applies VIX Methodology to Bitcoin ETF Options Market The Chicago-based exchange operator explained on Monday that […]

Bitcoin rallied at the start of the week, reaching an intraday high of $69,497 despite broader market declines driven by rising oil prices, now exceeding $100 per barrel. Global Equities Hemorrhage Amid Energy Crisis Mirroring its performance on March 2, bitcoin ( BTC) kickstarted the workweek with a defiant rally, even as global equity markets […]

Onchain data indicates that the Bitcoin network has now recorded the mining of its 20th million bitcoin, leaving fewer than one million coins still waiting to be brought into existence. Bitcoin’s Scarcity Deepens After 20 Million BTC Mined, 21M Cap Approaches Blockchain metrics show that 95.24% of Bitcoin’s total supply has already been mined into […]

The Japanese stock market experienced historic volatility on March 9, with the Nikkei 225 plunging over 4,200 points at its lowest, ultimately closing down 2,892.12 points (or 5.2%), marking the third-largest point drop in history. Historic Point Drop The Japanese stock market endured a day of historic volatility on Monday as the Nikkei 225 suffered […]

This content is provided by a sponsor. Paris has long served as a global crossroads of finance, policy, and intellectual exchange. From historic capital markets to modern regulatory leadership within the European Union, the city has shaped economic dialogue for centuries. As digital assets transition from experimental technology to institutional infrastructure, that same convergence of […]

Iran’s Assembly of Experts has named Mojtaba Khamenei, the 56-year-old son of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as the country’s new supreme leader, according to state media reports on Sunday. In a significant development amid the ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel, Iranian state media announced that the clerical Assembly of […]