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Citi is pushing for a major shift in how money moves across borders. John Phinney, Head of Cross-Border Payments Services at Citi, recently said, “Moving money across borders should be as easy as making payments domestically.” The statement, released on March 6, 2026, comes alongside Swift’s new framework for retail payments, highlighting the need for faster, more efficient international transfers. NEW: Head of Cross-Border Payments Services at Citi says “Moving money across borders should be as easy as making payments domestically.” pic.twitter.com/lXfzetzDUi — STEPH IS CRYPTO (@Steph_iscrypto) March 7, 2026 Citi Advocates Seamless Cross-Border Payments Phinney emphasized that international transfers…

Recently, MarsCat Global has entered into a strategic alliance with GPT360, an AI based platform that is set to assist blockchain initiatives to create loyal communities and raise capital in a safe setting. The Web3 ecosystem is still in constant development as platforms strive to find a more robust community interaction and open infrastructure. 🤝 GPT360 x @MarsCat_Global We’re excited to announce our collaboration with @MarsCat_Global – a decentralized connection network and Web3 application engine built for privacy-first communication.Together we’ll:• explore decentralized communication infrastructure for Web3… pic.twitter.com/crjV6Xw0GK — GPT360 (@GPT360_Official) March 10, 2026 The partnership will seek to integrate the…

TL;DR: DIA partnered with River to provide oracle price feeds for satUSD across five blockchains and fundamental valuation for satUSD+. The satUSD market feeds cover Ethereum, $BNB Chain, BOB, Arbitrum and Base, aligned with River’s omnichain architecture. For satUSD+, the Contract Exchange Rate methodology is applied, reading the exchange rate directly from the vault contract. DIA partnered with River to deploy oracle infrastructure on top of the protocol’s omnichain stablecoin system. The integration covers two assets with distinct valuation logics: satUSD, the overcollateralized stablecoin backed by BTC, ETH, $BNB and liquid staking tokens; and satUSD+, the yield token users receive…

The Ethereum price is just 6.5% away from challenge range resistance at $2,140 level. $ETH reserves on centralized exchanges dropped to nearly 16 million coins, a multi-year low last seen around 2016. The momentum indicator ADX reverted to 40% suggesting a gradual decline in market’s bearish momentum. $ETH, the second largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, bounced over 6% during Monday’s market despite geopolitical tension including Iran, Israel, and U.S. While the weekend volatility temporarily pushed Ethereum price to $1,840 low, the coin price recorded above $2,000, signaling market strong resilience. The buying pressure can be attributed to renewed inflow in…

In a move that solidifies cryptocurrency’s position within mainstream finance, asset management titan BlackRock has executed a significant transfer of digital assets. The firm deposited a combined $89.5 million worth of Bitcoin ($BTC) and Ethereum ($ETH) into the institutional platform Coinbase Prime, according to on-chain data reported by Onchain Lens. This substantial BlackRock Coinbase Prime transaction, occurring in early 2025, represents more than a simple transfer; it is a powerful signal of deepening institutional commitment to digital asset infrastructure and custody solutions. Decoding the BlackRock Coinbase Prime Transaction Onchain data analytics provider Onchain Lens reported the precise details of this…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — March 2025: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s recent $10 million settlement with Tron founder Justin Sun has created significant regulatory confusion, directly contradicting the Trump administration’s established cryptocurrency stance. This enforcement action represents a notable departure from the administration’s consistent position that most digital assets fall outside securities law jurisdiction. SEC Justin Sun Settlement Creates Regulatory Conflict The SEC finalized its settlement with Justin Sun last week, concluding a lengthy investigation into the Tron founder’s business activities. According to official documents, the regulatory agency determined that Sun violated U.S. securities laws through his promotion and sales…

As oil surges past $100 amid escalating Middle East tensions, the question for the Bitcoin network and miners is not whether their power bills will rise, but whether Bitcoin’s price will fall. According to research from bitcoin mining software and services company Luxor’s Hashrate Index, the direct effect of oil price shocks on mining costs is likely to be limited, but the broader macroeconomic consequences could weigh more heavily on the industry. However, the impact of oil prices surging isn’t zero on the Bitcoin network. Luxor estimates that about 8 to 10 percent of global bitcoin hashrate operates in electricity…

ChainGPT Pad has opened a new door for projects that want to keep their token sales close to home. In a short but pointed announcement on X, the team introduced Saleium, a self-hosted public token sale module that embeds the same on-chain sale mechanics powering ChainGPT Pad directly onto a project’s own website. The pitch is simple and pragmatic. Not every project wants or needs distribution reach from a third-party launchpad. Some teams already have large, engaged communities and what they lack is robust, battle-tested infrastructure. Saleium aims to bridge that gap by delivering the same subscription-style public sale system…

Ethereum bulls pushed its price to nearly $2,200 on Thursday amid a market-wide recovery. Summary Ethereum price rebounded to a 4-week high on Friday amid increased demand from institutional traders and a surge in short liquidations. $ETH has formed a double bottom pattern on the daily chart. According to data from crypto.news, Ethereum ($ETH) price rallied over 11% to a 4-week high of $2,192. Ethereum price rallied amid a broader market recovery led by Bitcoin. The bellwether reclaimed the $73,000 mark for the first time since early February as reports emerged that the U.S. and Iran could be negotiating a…

Wall Street does not make quiet moves at this scale. Jane Street, managing roughly 662 billion dollars in assets under management, has sharply increased its stake in MicroStrategy. The firm now holds 951,000 shares valued at approximately 121 million dollars. That marks a stunning 473 percent increase in its exposure. This development immediately grabs attention because it centers on the Jane Street MSTR position, a trade that signals serious conviction. When a quantitative trading powerhouse expands exposure by nearly five times, markets pay attention. Traders and long term investors alike now question what this move reveals about institutional sentiment. MicroStrategy…