Blockchain & Digital Assets

March 31, 2026 @ 5:56 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Binance is set to introduce a new prediction market capability directly within its cryptocurrency wallet application, leveraging the decentralized platform Predict.Fun to expand user engagement with event-based trading. This upcoming feature will enable participants to speculate on the likely results of various real-world and digital… Read More

March 31, 2026 @ 4:07 pm By JD Alois  |  

Cross River has received $50 million in new equity capital from existing investors. While the funding terms were not disclosed by the Fintech, it has been reported that Cross River was valued at $3 billion. Cross River reported that certain existing Cross River investors, accounts… Read More

March 31, 2026 @ 3:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The first quarter of 2026 is now behind us, but the impact of many of the key developments across the web3 and broader crypto markets will be felt across the entire DeFi and TradFi ecosystems in the months ahead. Most financial market analysts would agree… Read More

March 31, 2026 @ 3:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a revelation from one of the world’s asset manager, BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) has shed light on the behavior of those investing in Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). According to the firm’s head of digital assets, Robert Mitchnick, the overwhelming majority of these investors—exceeding nine out of… Read More

March 31, 2026 @ 11:42 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Alphabet (Google) (NASDAQ:GOOG) has sounded a fresh alarm about the accelerating risks posed by quantum computers to the foundational security of Bitcoin and similar digital currencies. In a detailed update released recently, the tech company’s Quantum AI researchers caution that breakthroughs in quantum hardware could… Read More

March 31, 2026 @ 9:30 am By Omar Faridi  |  

TRM Labs has indicated that prediction markets—platforms allowing traders to buy and sell contracts tied to the outcomes of real-world events like elections, geopolitical conflicts, economic shifts, sports results, and pop culture happenings—have evolved from niche forecasting tools into a major financial phenomenon. Once limited… Read More

March 31, 2026 @ 7:26 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Swift has moved its blockchain-powered shared ledger from the planning stage into full-scale development, marking a significant step toward modernizing international finance. The organization recently finalized the blueprint for this initiative and is now constructing the initial operational version, known as the minimum viable product… Read More

March 31, 2026 @ 7:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The European Central Bank (ECB) has published its new holistic payments strategy for the Eurosystem, responding to the swift pace of digitalisation and breakthroughs in technologies such as distributed ledger technology and tokenization. The plan sets out a clear dual-track vision: upgrading today’s payment systems… Read More

March 31, 2026 @ 6:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The National Football League (NFL) is pressing prediction market platforms to halt certain high-risk event contracts, prompting the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to signal it will largely follow the leagues’ lead on what constitutes acceptable trading. In letters sent to CFTC-registered operators this week, the… Read More

March 31, 2026 @ 5:29 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

NordVPN’s Threat Intelligence research unit, in collaboration with TechRadar, has revealed three major, interconnected global cybercrime operations exploiting user trust in digital platforms, outdated technology, and cryptocurrency markets. “Online scams are evolving faster than ever before. What once looked like crude attempts to trick a… Read More

March 31, 2026 @ 12:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a notable development for traditional banking and cryptocurrency integration, BNP Paribas (EPA: BNP) has launched six exchange-traded notes (ETNs) linked to Bitcoin and Ether. This initiative targets everyday investors in France, allowing them to gain exposure to the two largest digital currencies through familiar… Read More

March 30, 2026 @ 5:41 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Mined in America Act is new legislation that aims to encourage digital asset mining in the United States. Sponsored by Republican Senators Bill Cassidy and Cynthia Lummis, the legislation would direct the US Department of Commerce to establish a voluntary certification program for crypto… Read More

March 30, 2026 @ 3:32 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Blockchain Leadership Fund (BLF) is a new Political  Action Committee (PAC) that aims to advance digital asset policy, just as legacy banks are holding up the CLARITY Act due to fears of new competition from blockchain firms. The CLARITY Act, or crypto market infrastructure legislation, is… Read More

March 30, 2026 @ 1:51 pm By JD Alois  |  

Plume, a tokenization platform supporting digital real-world assets (RWAs), recently shared an update on the platform’s performance. Plume was founded in 2023 as a layer 2 blockchain focused on RWAs. The company was founded by CEO Chris Yin, previously at Rainforest and Scale Ventures; CBO Teddy… Read More

March 30, 2026 @ 9:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Alphabet (Google) (NASDAQ:GOOG) has taken a major step forward in accessible artificial intelligence by launching its Search Live feature globally this week. Originally introduced in limited markets last year, the tool was confined to users in India and the United States. Now, the company has… Read More

March 30, 2026 @ 8:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a sign of institutional support for its own blockchain, the Ethereum Foundation has recently locked away approximately $46 million worth of Ether, achieving its largest single-day staking operation to date. This move underscores the organization’s deepening commitment to the network’s long-term security and growth… Read More

March 30, 2026 @ 8:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The New York Stock Exchange has formally approved the listing of Morgan Stanley’s (NYSE:MS) new spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund. The product, set to trade under the ticker MSBT on NYSE Arca, marks the latest milestone in the Wall Street giant’s push into digital assets. Analysts… Read More

March 30, 2026 @ 2:03 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Balancer Labs, the corporate entity behind of one of decentralized finance’s longest-running automated market makers, is winding down operations. Co-founder Fernando Martinelli announced the decision in a governance forum post on March 24, 2026, roughly five months after a devastating exploit in November 2025 drained… Read More

March 29, 2026 @ 8:22 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Tokenization and crypto-backed mortgages? A revised CLARITY Act? Bitcoin price movement? Web3 Thoughts of the Week contains all that and more. Bitcoin “Bitcoin is currently showing signs of short-term improvement, but the broader technical picture remains unchanged, with the asset still trading within a well-defined… Read More

March 29, 2026 @ 8:10 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Bitpanda, a European platform for crypto and other digital assets, this week launched Vision Chain, a dedicated technical layer designed to transition tokenized assets from isolated pilots into the mainstream economy. Developed in partnership with the Vision Web3 Foundation and built on the Optimism tech… Read More