Technical charts suggest that Bitcoin’s rally continuation is fully dependent on bulls securing a weekly close above $75,000. Key points: Bitcoin (BTC) has risen above $78,000, extending upon its 11.87% rally in April, per CoinGlass data. The recovery in April was supported by solid buying in the US spot BTC exchange-traded funds, which saw $1.97...Continue Reading

XRP social media sentiment has turned bullish following integration with Rakuten Wallet, but resistance at $1.40 could cap the upside. XRP’s (XRP) sentiment on social media has risen sharply over the last few days, but overhead resistance at $1.40 kept the price in consolidation. Key takeaways: . Read moreContinue Reading

AI and blockchain infrastructure company Gency AI today announced it has raised $20 million in a new funding round. San Francisco, U.S.A., March 17, 2026 — AI and blockchain infrastructure company Gency AI today announced it has raised $20 million in a new funding round. The round saw participation from several institutions, including Y&ZC Capital,...Continue Reading

Crypto markets splinter as miners pivot to AI, BitMine doubles down on ETH, stablecoin liquidity idles, and tokenized Treasurys reshape trading collateral. Historically, crypto markets have been driven by a dominant narrative. Not today.  In one corner, miners are trying to break free of four-year cycles. IREN is being recast as an AI infrastructure company,...Continue Reading

Crypto faces backlash for freezing stolen funds and for doing nothing, with expectations pulling in opposite directions. Decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols are stepping in to freeze stolen funds while centralized issuers face criticism for holding back. A recent intervention on Arbitrum saw attacker-linked assets frozen after a major exploit, while some stablecoin issuers, including Circle,...Continue Reading

Crypto VC funding fell to $659 million in April, its lowest monthly total since July 2024, as dealmaking slowed across the sector. Crypto venture capitalist (VC) funding plunged to a near two-year low in April as investors pulled back from crypto start-ups and early-stage companies. Crypto VC funding fell to $659 million across 63 funding...Continue Reading

Why the Ethereum Foundation is selling now, and TRUMP extends its decline despite the President’s event for top holders. Market MovesContinue Reading

Dogecoin whale wallets hit record DOGE holdings as the price rallies 23.5%, strengthening the memecoin’s rally chances in May. Dogecoin (DOGE) has outpaced the broader crypto market over the past month, rising roughly 18% versus the market’s 10% gain, as whale accumulation and a bullish chart setup hint at a potential bottom. DOGE/USDT vs. TOTAL...Continue Reading

US spot Bitcoin ETFs posted strong April inflows as Bitcoin rallied, with IBIT leading gains despite late-month outflows across funds. US-listed spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) finished April in the green as Bitcoin rallied throughout the month. Bitcoin ETFs drew $1.97 billion in inflows in April, well above March’s $1.37 billion, marking their highest...Continue Reading

Brazil’s central bank barred virtual assets from settlement inside regulated eFX payment rails as it tightens oversight of crypto-linked flows. Brazil’s central bank, Banco Central do Brasil (BCB), has barred the use of virtual assets in certain regulated international payment and transfer services, tightening rules for cross-border payment providers operating under the country’s eFX framework....Continue Reading