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Oil prices pulled back sharply early Monday after reports that Group of Seven (G7) finance ministers planned an emergency call to discuss a coordinated release of strategic crude reserves, giving markets a possible policy response to the war-driven supply shock. The Financial Times reported that G7 finance ministers planned an emergency call to discuss a possible coordinated release of 300 million to 400 million barrels from strategic oil reserves to calm markets after the war-driven spike in crude prices. On Hyperliquid, crude oil futures rose nearly 25% to as high as about $117 overnight before falling by around 14.5% to…

The $XRP Ledger is entering a new phase of security hardening as developers roll out an AI strategy to support the network’s next wave of global adoption. XRPL validator Vet highlighted the shift on X, describing it as “next level security for $XRP for the next level of adoption.” Notably, Vet’s comment points to a framework that goes beyond traditional methods like bug bounties, code scans, and attackathons. At the center of this evolution is a newly introduced AI-assisted red team to proactively identify vulnerabilities before they reach production. Key Points $XRP Ledger rolls out AI-driven security to boost adoption…

DEX activity declined in April, extending an overall downward trend. The liquidity outflows and volume declines affected both spot and futures markets. DEX activity dipped again in April, extending the overall downward trend since October 2025. Trading on DEX reflects crypto sentiment for native traders, as well as general interest in long-tail assets. In April, total DEX volumes reached $166.78B, the lowest level since August 2024, according to DeFi Llama data. DEX activity in April contracted further, following the general downward trend from the October 2025 peak. | Source: DeFi Llama DEX trading is now around 59% lower than the…

US President Donald Trump’s statements suggesting that the war with Iran could end soon have boosted optimism in the cryptocurrency markets, while analysts have begun to assess the impact of a possible ceasefire on the price of Bitcoin. Following recent contradictory messages from the White House, Trump’s statement that “the war will end soon” triggered a swift reaction in the markets. As of today, Bitcoin has risen to $68,594, while Ethereum and altcoins have also seen increases. According to market experts, a short-term reversal in crypto assets could be seen if geopolitical tensions ease. SCRYPT CEO Norman Wooding stated that…

On-chain data shows whale wallets pocketed $7M in tokenized gold profits in under 48 hours. The same Iran conflict that sent gold soaring is now fueling oil and the dollar. With U.S. inflation data dropping this week, the next move in gold could set the tone for crypto too. Gold has been one of the strongest trades of the year. But on-chain data suggests some of the biggest players may be walking out the door. On-chain analytics platform Lookonchain flagged that two whale wallets offloaded roughly $40 million worth of tokenized gold in just 48 hours, and both walked away…

The crypto market just witnessed a powerful shift as $XRP recorded a massive $315 million inflow on Binance within two days. This sudden $XRP buying surge has caught the attention of traders, analysts, and institutional watchers across the globe. The scale of this accumulation signals strong conviction among buyers, especially during a time when market sentiment remains mixed. Traders now question whether this $XRP buying surge marks the beginning of a sustained rally or simply a short-term spike driven by speculative momentum. The speed of accumulation suggests coordinated buying, possibly from large players or whales. Market participants now watch closely…

In brief MoonPay launched the MoonAgents Card, a virtual Mastercard debit card letting AI agents spend stablecoins directly from crypto wallets at any online Mastercard merchant. The card converts crypto to fiat at the point of purchase without requiring pre-loaded custodial funds, and users can revoke agent spending access at any time. Currently live in the U.K. and Latin America, the card will expand to the U.S. and EU in the coming months, requiring identity verification to issue. Crypto payments provider MoonPay announced Friday that it has created a virtual debit card allowing AI agents—autonomous software programs that can act…

Bitcoin ($BTC) treasury company Nakamoto (NAKA) selling its $BTC at a loss could signal capitulation of more crypto treasury companies and the start of a “contagion” that could spark a wave of forced selling, according to market analyst Nic Puckrin. “Cracks are beginning to show in the digital asset treasury (DAT) market,” Puckrin said, adding that the war in the Middle East will likely place further pressure on Bitcoin’s price and treasury companies in a reinforcing cycle. He said: “Price is likely to remain below $70,000 for some time and could fall further to a range around $55,700-$58,200 in the…

Crypto adoption in Latin America is accelerating at an unprecedented pace. According to a recent report from Argentine exchange Lemon, the region’s crypto transaction volume surged 60% in 2025, reaching $730 billion. Monthly active users grew 18% year-over-year, three times faster than in the U.S. This rapid growth highlights Latin America’s increasing reliance on digital assets as a hedge against economic instability. LATEST: 📊 Latin America’s crypto transaction volume surged 60% to $730 billion in 2025, with monthly active users growing 3x faster than in the US, according to Argentine crypto firm Lemon. pic.twitter.com/DIWSP32Jws — CoinMarketCap (@CoinMarketCap) March 9, 2026…

When one of the world’s largest card networks pays a significant premium over a company’s last valuation to acquire it, that is worth paying attention to. When the company in question builds stablecoin settlement infrastructure, it tells you something fundamental about where the payments industry believes it needs to be – and how urgently it needs to get there. Mastercard had options. It could have partnered with BVNK. It could have taken a minority stake. It could have acquired a smaller stablecoin infrastructure player for a fraction of the price. Instead, it paid $1.8 billion – more than double BVNK’s…