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Ethereum ($ETH) is trading near $2,148 on March 21, as sustained large-holder accumulation meets weakening network growth and a key support test. Whale buying and slowing on-chain momentum have compressed $ETH into a tight range. The $1,928 level now defines the next major move. Ethereum Whale Flash Conviction Santiment data from March 18 to March 21 shows wallets holding between 1 million and 10 million $ETH rising from about 6.38 million to 6.49 million coins. This marks a 110,000 $ETH increase, which is currently valued at $235 million, exhibiting confidence. The divergence is clearest between mid-March and March 19. As…
In a significant strategic expansion, ING is deepening its involvement in the crypto world, joining a growing list of financial institutions embracing digital assets. Despite recent downturns in cryptocurrency valuations, the promise of long-term financial gains keeps major banks like ING engaged and expanding their crypto services, as demonstrated by its latest initiative through its German branch. How is ING Germany Expanding Crypto Offerings?What Challenges Are Crypto Investment Products Facing? How is ING Germany Expanding Crypto Offerings? ING Germany’s collaboration with American asset managers Bitwise and VanEck considerably expands the crypto investment options available to its clients. Already offering products…
Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton is poised to become the next Senator from the state after winning the Democratic primary Tuesday night, defeating Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi. Krishnamoorthi had received north of $8 million in backing from crypto super-political action committee (PAC) Fairshake, among other entities, while Stratton was backed by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker. Illinois’ senate seat is rated a “Solid Democratic” seat by Cook Political Report, meaning the winner of Tuesday’s primary will most likely win the general election this November and represent the Prairie State in the Senate in 2027. Fairshake’s ads largely attacked Stratton, rather than supporting…
Ripple, the payments-focused blockchain company closely associated with the $XRP Ledger ($XRP) network, is expanding its digital asset services in Brazil while preparing to apply for a license with the country’s central bank, a move that would place it under the nation’s new crypto framework. The company said Tuesday it is rolling out a broader set of services that bundle cross-border payments, digital asset custody, brokerage and treasury tools. It said the combined offering targets banks and fintechs that want to move money across borders, hold crypto and manage liquidity in one system. It said it also plans to apply…
Datavault AI said Thursday it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire NYIAX, a move that gives the company control of blockchain-based exchange technology it says will underpin a broader push into institutional trading venues for data and other tokenized real-world assets. The announcement converts an October 13, 2025 letter of intent into a formal merger agreement and deepens a relationship that already included licensing agreements and a technology alliance announced in March 2025. The company said NYIAX’s infrastructure will be combined with Datavault AI’s Information Data Exchange and its DataScore, DataValue, and Data Vault AI tools to support tokenization,…
During his appearance at the DC Blockchain Summit 2026, CZ shared a personal anecdote that highlighted the humble beginnings of Ethereum. He recalled attending a 2014 conference in Chicago, where a young Vitalik Buterin was actively engaging with attendees and explaining the concept of Ethereum. CZ Recalls the 2014 Chicago Conference: 19-Year-Old Vitalik Brought Up Ethereum to Anyone He MetBinance founder CZ reviewed the history of the digital asset industry during a live broadcast at the DC Blockchain Summit 2026 on March 18. CZ summarized that the crypto industry… pic.twitter.com/g0ETef9fZ2 — Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) March 19, 2026 At that time,…
Key takeaways Tariffs continue to play a significant role in US economic policy, contributing to market volatility. Despite high tariffs, the US economy has demonstrated resilience and adaptability. A three-tier tariff structure is expected to stabilize, reducing volatility in the market. The US administration is shifting towards industrial policy, moving away from reliance solely on tariffs. Industrial policy and government intervention are anticipated to be major economic themes by 2026. The affordability debate, driven by rising costs, will be central to the upcoming midterm elections. Gas prices are a critical factor in public perception of economic affordability. There is a…
US Securities and Exchange Commission chair Paul Atkins says the agency should consider a “safe harbor proposal” to give crypto companies and some tokens a regulatory carveout. Atkins said in remarks at a crypto lobby event in Washington, DC, on Tuesday that his safe harbor proposal was made up of a “startup exemption,” a “fundraising exemption,” and an “investment contract safe harbor.” “It is past time for us to stop diagnosing the problem and start delivering the solution,” he said. “Such a safe harbor would provide crypto innovators bespoke pathways to raise capital in the US, while providing appropriate investor…
The math has turned against bitcoin miners, and the war is making it worse every week. Checkonchain’s difficulty regression model, which estimates average production costs based on network difficulty and energy inputs, pegged the figure at $88,000 per bitcoin as of March 13. Bitcoin is trading at $69,200 as on Sunday morning, creating a gap of nearly $19,000 per coin and meaning the average miner is operating at a 21% loss on every block produced. The cost squeeze has been building since October’s crash took bitcoin from $126,000 to below $70,000, but the Iran war accelerated it. Oil above $100…
South Korea is taking a big step with blockchain. The government has started a pilot project to manage public funds using digital systems. This project uses deposit tokens, which are linked to a central bank digital currency (CBDC). These tokens help move and track government money in a new way. South Korea is Bringing Blockchain to its National BudgetThe Gov & @bok_hub are launching a pilot project using CBDC based “Deposit Tokens” to execute state funds. It starts with a 30B KRW EV charging infrastructure project.9 major banks (KB, Shinhan, etc.) are joining to… — BLOCKMEDIA(블록미디어) (@with_blockmedia) March 20, 2026…