Month: March 2026

Algorand Foundation cuts 25% of staff as macro pressure and crypto slump weigh on operations

The Algorand Foundation said Wednesday it is reducing its workforce by 25% in response to what it described as an uncertain global macro environment and a broader downturn in crypto markets, marking one of the latest cost-cutting moves across the…

The ₱60 to $1 Reality: The Pros, Cons, and What It Means for the Filipino Crypto Holder

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Green Light for Fan Tokens: What the SEC/CFTC Ruling Means for Chiliz Crypto

The US SEC and CFTC have ended regulatory uncertainty around sports crypto, issuing joint guidance on March 17, 2026, that classifies Fan Tokens, such as Chiliz crypto, as “digital collectibles and tools” rather than securities. This shift removes the legal…

SBI VC Trade Launches Japan’s First Licensed USDC Lending Service

SBI VC Trade has become the first licensed exchange in Japan to launch a USDC lending service, offering an introductory 10% annual yield. SBI VC Trade, a subsidiary of SBI Holdings, announced it will launch its “USDC Lending” service on…

can Pi escape its range in 2026?

Pi has morphed from a hyped IOU into a battered $0.18 L1; 2026’s open mainnet will decide whether it earns real usage or just fuels another round of unlocked sell pressure. Summary Pi now trades near $0.18 with a roughly…

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What Is Cardano (ADA)? How it Works, Use Cases, & Future Outlook

Over the years, Cardano has steadily risen to become one of the top 10 blockchain networks for running decentralized applications. Its native token, ADA, is currently performing among the top 10 tokens as the crypto market recovers. Considering user adoption…

Jack Dorsey’s Block brings back a few workers after mass layoffs

At least four Block employees have rejoined the company after being cut during the firm’s sweeping workforce reduction in February. Chane Rennie, who leads creative strategy at Block, is among them. He has returned to the role just a week…

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$XRP Hits Wallet ATH – Is $1.60 the Final Wall Before a Breakout?

XRP is entering a decisive moment in its current market cycle. While price action appears relatively subdued at first glance, a deeper look reveals one of the strongest fundamental backdrops the asset has seen in years. Record-breaking wallet growth, surging…

Differently Secured: Bitlease Founder Nima Beni on Why Falling Hashrates Aren’t a Threat

The bitcoin mining industry is undergoing a significant transformation as it matures into more institutional structures. Nima Beni of Bitlease argues against fears regarding the sustainability of transaction fees, emphasizing that current fee levels don’t reflect long-term dynamics. Challenging the…

Bitcoin Exchange Inflows Spike as BTC USD Price Hits $75K Resistance

The BTC USD price just slammed into a massive resistance wall at $75,000. And right on cue, the on-chain alarm bells started ringing. A sudden spike in exchange inflows, coins moving from private wallets to trading platforms, hit a four-week…