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Stablecoin infrastructure platform OpenTrade closed a $17 million funding round Wednesday led by Mercury Fund and Notion Capital, with participation from a16z Crypto, AlbionVC and CMCC Global, bringing its total funding to more than $30 million. The London-based company said the funding will be used to expand its permissioned and permissionless infrastructure and support plans to grow its asset management and trading teams. The raise follows earlier backing from a16z Crypto and comes as OpenTrade expands its offerings for fintechs, exchanges, wallets and institutional clients seeking stablecoin-based yield products. The firm provides support and infrastructure that enables fintechs, exchanges and…

Summary Anonymous crypto commentator @DeepDishEnjoyer, known online as “peepeepoopoo,” went viral on March 24 after calling out degens for minting meme coins based on their persona and using them to scam each other, in a post that racked up 50,500 views, 582 likes, and 19 retweets. The account, a self-described bearish macro voice with 40,100 followers and a Substack based in Boston, Massachusetts, previously created a joke token called $THATSIT — explicitly telling everyone it was worth $0 — only to watch it pump to a $2.6 million market cap after Chinese traders mistook it for an artificial intelligence coin.…

The likelihood that the CLARITY Act would become law has surged to approximately 68%, reflecting growing confidence that the United States might finally put clearer rules on crypto in place. But along with that optimism stands a caveat: political shifts in Washington, particularly whichever party controls the Senate, could still prolong the situation, or even sink the bill. The legislation, designed to create a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets, has gained traction after months of stalled Senate negotiations. Market sentiment has improved following a series of compromises on key sticking points—particularly around stablecoin rules and regulatory jurisdiction between the…

Polymarket moved closer to a bearish majority after its market on whether Bitcoin falls below $45,000 this year reached 52% before easing to 51% at press time. The move still marked a 3% gain in downside conviction and highlighted a sharper risk focus across prediction markets. BREAKING: Bitcoin is now likely to crash below $45,000 this year. 52% chance. https://t.co/YTvlpcPIjX — Polymarket (@Polymarket) March 30, 2026 YES shares traded at 51 cents, while NO shares changed hands at 50 cents. That pricing showed a narrowly split market, yet one leaning toward further weakness. Earlier sessions had kept sentiment between 44%…

B.AI, a blockchain-native infrastructure platform built to act as a relay station and economic engine for artificial intelligence (AI) agents, has announced its strategic partnership with Emblem Vault, a cross-chain, multi-asset storage solution that wraps various cryptocurrencies. The primary purpose of this partnership is to enable autonomous AI agents to manage and execute cross-chain trading without human intervention. https://t.co/JerjymcZyf 🤝 @EmblemVaultThe future of AI trading is cross-chain, autonomous, and intent-driven. We are partnering with Emblem Vault to explore next-generation agentic trading infrastructure.As https://t.co/JerjymcZyf advances toward becoming the core financial… pic.twitter.com/GrVcq2Ys49 — B.AI (@BAI_AGI) May 6, 2026 The integration of B.AI…

Executives from Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), OKX and Securitize warned that synthetic tokenized stocks are creating market and retail risks, as ICE moves ahead with a regulated platform for tokenized U.S. equities. Michael Blaugrund, who works on strategic initiatives at ICE, the owner of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), said during a panel at Consensus Miami that NYSE’s first version will start with pre-funded tokenized equities trading against stablecoins. That model is “not the sexiest way” to build a market, Blaugrund said, but gives issuers, investors and regulators a structure they can evaluate before more complex features such as leverage…

Ripple Custody, a secure digital asset management platform tailored for financial institutions, is now operational in over 20 global markets. Highlighted in a February 2026 report, the platform’s rapid adoption reflects growing interest from regulated financial bodies aiming for efficient digital asset settlement and management tools. How is Ripple Custody Gaining Traction?Why Are $XRP and $RLUSD Central to Ripple’s Strategy?What Sets DZ Bank Apart in the Ripple Ecosystem? How is Ripple Custody Gaining Traction? The company has witnessed a marked increase in the number of banks and financial entities leveraging its custody services. This framework aids organizations in scaling operations…

Analysts believe that the ghost of the restriction of dollar depositors, popularly referred to as “corralito,” still haunts Argentines who prefer to hold their savings in cash dollars rather than in banks, even after the approval of the Fiscal Innocence law. Key Takeaways: Milei’s tax-free law failed to attract even $1 billion of the $170 billion held outside banks, curbing liquidity. Facimex Valores Adrián Yarde Buller notes that citizens distrust banks due to the 2001 crisis. Milei has walked back his main campaign promise to dollarize Argentina, citing peso preference. Argentines Still Distrust the Government: Fiscal Innocence Law Struggles to…

Not too long ago, most in-game items existed in a closed ecosystem. Players could spend hundreds of hours unlocking rare skins, weapons, characters, or collectables, but none of it truly belonged to them outside the game itself. NFTs began to change that idea by giving players actual ownership of digital assets. Instead of items sitting permanently on a developer’s server, NFTs made it possible for players to buy, sell, trade, or hold in-game assets with real-world value attached. That shift has had a noticeable impact on the gaming industry, especially with the rise of play-to-earn titles. For many players, these…

Bitcoin traded at $66,597 on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 8:30 a.m Eastern time, with a market capitalization of $1.33 trillion and a 24-hour volume of $48.8 billion, reflecting active but indecisive participation. Price remained confined within a $66,037 to $68,130 intraday range, signaling consolidation just below key resistance levels as broader technical conditions continue to lean neutral-to- bearish. Bitcoin Chart Outlook The daily bitcoin chart reflects a market transitioning out of a prior bullish structure into a more neutral-to- bearish posture. Price action has rolled over from a lower high near the mid-$70,000s and is now drifting in the…