Crypto

Algorand Foundation Cuts 25% of Staff as Crypto Layoffs Continue

The Algorand Foundation has cut 25% of its workforce, sending a sharp signal to holders that the bear market’s chill is far from over. This isn’t just corporate restructuring; it is a defensive maneuver to preserve runway as the ALGO…

Further Gains Ahead or Brutal Collapse?

Certain market observers predicted that the asset’s price could soon surpass $50, while others cautioned traders to be extremely careful. The lesser-known altcoin RIVER has defied the ongoing bear market, with its price spiking by double digits over the…

Iran strikes Gulf energy network as oil surges past $110

Iran’s IRGC pounds Gulf energy hubs after Israel’s South Pars attack, torching Qatar’s LNG lifeline, affecting crypto markets, and dragging the global economy toward recession. Summary Iran’s IRGC hits Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG hub and refineries in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia,…

TRX/USDC trading pairs now available on Aerodrome, fueling cross-chain liquidity for TRON’s ecosystem

Geneva, Switzerland — March 19, 2026 — TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps), today announced the launch of the TRX/USDC trading pair on Aerodrome, the leading…

Nasdaq Wins SEC Approval for Tokenized Securities: Wall Street Goes On-Chain

Nasdaq has received SEC approval to launch a pilot program for trading tokenized securities, marking a significant move for Wall Street into blockchain infrastructure. However, the process remains tied to existing centralized clearing systems. The pilot will enable Nasdaq to…

Max pain at $75k but $596m in $20k Bitcoin puts expose market’s fear

Summary Deribit data shows $20k Bitcoin put options are now the third most crowded strike by open interest, with about $596m notional, behind $125k and $75k calls heading into the quarterly expiry. Despite the doomsday optics, much of the $20k…

Vivek Ramaswamy’s Strive acquires 317 Bitcoin, moving into top 10 BTC holders

Strive has expanded its Bitcoin position by 317 coins, taking total holdings to about 13,628 BTC and entering the top 10 corporate holders, said CEO Matt Cole in a statement. Strive has acquired 317 BTC for $23 million at an…

OpenClaw Developers Hit by GitHub Phishing Attack: How to Protect Your Wallet

Scammers are targeting contributors to the viral AI project OpenClaw with a sophisticated phishing campaign aimed at draining crypto wallets. By exploiting GitHub’s trusted notification system, attackers lure developers with a fake $5,000 token airdrop that leads directly to a…

This Crypto Firm Cuts 12% of Its Workforce to Accelerate AI Integration

Marszalek was specific about who is being let go: those in roles that, in his words, “do not adapt in our new world.” Crypto.com founder Kris Marszalek has said the exchange will cut around 12% of its workforce. The…

ECB seeks experts to define digital euro integration across payment infrastructure

The European Central Bank is looking for experts who can help define how a potential digital euro can be used across ATMs and payment terminals. Summary ECB opens applications for expert workstreams to define how a digital euro would function…