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Bitcoin’s monthly performance is under scrutiny as early 2026 data points to a possible shift in seasonal patterns, with March now positioned as a key inflection point. After consecutive declines in January and February, the latest recovery raises questions about whether the asset can avoid an extension of what would mark a prolonged losing streak. Bitcoin March Rebound Tests Losing Trend As of now, bitcoin is trading around $70,335 reflecting a rise of 3% seen in the last 24 hours. Meanwhile, the broader crypto market is also showing slight recovery, with total market cap jumps to $2.44 trillion, up 3.06%.…

A whale address linked to BIT, the digital asset platform formerly known as Matrixport, has opened a substantial long position in Ethereum ($ETH) totaling 120,000 $ETH, valued at approximately $254 million, according to blockchain analytics firm Lookonchain. The position was initiated across four separate addresses following a recent downturn in the cryptocurrency market. Whale Adds to $ETH Long Amid Market Weakness Data from Lookonchain indicates that the whale expanded its exposure after $ETH prices declined, a move that signals a contrarian bet on a price recovery. However, the position is currently underwater, facing an unrealized loss of roughly $17.5 million…

Bitcoin ($BTC) continued its upward trend last night, briefly climbing above $79,300. However, this was short-lived, and Bitcoin failed in its attempt to break the critical $80,000 resistance level. The $BTC price retreated to around $77,800. While the $BTC price continues its volatile course, the positive sentiment and inflows in US spot ETFs continue. According to Farside Investors data, US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw net inflows for the seventh consecutive day. On Wednesday, net inflows of $336 million were recorded in ETFs. BlackRock’s IBIT fund led Bitcoin ETF inflows with $246.9 million, followed by Fidelity’s FBTC fund with $56.7 million.…

The crypto industry continues to chase faster payments, cheaper transactions, and mainstream adoption. Most blockchains still struggle to deliver all three together. High fees frustrate users during network congestion, while slow settlement damages the payment experience. Stablecoins solved volatility issues, but many networks still create friction during transfers. That challenge pushed developers toward new payment infrastructure built for speed and accessibility. Now, the arrival of $USDsui stablecoin could shift momentum for the entire Sui ecosystem. The announcement revealed that the stablecoin will support gasless transfers and near-instant settlement. The project also carries strong credibility because U.S. Treasuries back the asset.…

Americans for Responsible Innovation, a nonprofit focused on AI policy, is pushing the Trump administration to require mandatory safety reviews for any AI lab that wants a shot at US government contracts. The recommendation, made on May 11, 2026, targets developers building so-called “frontier” models, the most powerful and potentially dangerous AI systems in existence. ARI’s proposal centers on structured safety evaluations that would serve as a gating mechanism for federal procurement. An AI lab building frontier models would need to demonstrate that its systems have been vetted for misuse potential before qualifying for any government contract. On April 6,…

The gaming and blockchain sectors are undergoing change on a grand scale as they move away from just simple play-to-earn business models. Many Web3 gaming projects are now building robust infrastructure to deliver more seamless and reliable gaming experiences for their users. In connection with this shift, YOM, a decentralized cloud gaming platform, announced the launch of their token within TrustSwap’s Launchpad. This announcement is a big step in the development of a community-driven infrastructure network, known as Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN), which will provide an alternative solution to traditional centralized infrastructure. A Premier Launchpad for Next-Gen Infrastructure TrustSwap…

Bitcoin has outdone both the S&P 500 and gold over the four-week US-Iran war. The cryptocurrency has also seen significant adoption among institutions and war afflicted nations. Several reasons favor the digital gold over traditional assets. Bitcoin ($BTC) has excelled over gold and the S&P 500 ($SPX) in terms of returns in the past month that the US-Iran war has lasted. Notably, the conflict has caused widespread investor tension and uncertainty, with volatility witnessed in crypto, stock markets and gold prices. This trend may be prolonged seeing as Iran has stated its adamance in being on the offensive after allegedly…

A whale address linked to the founder of cryptocurrency exchange Shapeshift has acquired an additional 2,656 Ether ($ETH) for approximately $5.68 million in USDC, according to on-chain analytics platform Onchain Lens. The transaction brings the whale’s total Ethereum holdings to 129,667 $ETH, valued at roughly $274.78 million at current market prices. Who Is Behind the Whale Wallet? The address is widely believed to belong to Erik Voorhees, the founder of Shapeshift and a well-known early Bitcoin adopter. Voorhees has been a prominent figure in the crypto space since 2011, advocating for decentralized finance and self-custody. While Shapeshift has not officially…

Digital asset investment firm Pantera Capital is urging London-listed Satsuma Technology (SATS) to liquidate its remaining bitcoin holdings and return cash to shareholders, marking a sharp turning point for a strategy that once drew strong investor enthusiasm, Bloomberg reported on Thursday. Pantera’s DAT Opportunity Fund, which owns about 6.7% of the company, is among those pushing for a full wind-down of Satsuma’s roughly $50 million bitcoin position (646 $BTC) with SATS having lost 99% of its value since peaking at 14 pounds ($18.90) last June. Satsuma acknowledged receiving requests for capital returns but did not disclose which investors were involved.…

Ondo Finance ($ONDO), a decentralized finance protocol focused on institutional-grade asset management, has moved a significant amount of its native token, $ONDO, to external wallets and centralized exchanges. According to blockchain analytics firm EmberCN, a multisig wallet associated with Ondo Finance transferred 150 million $ONDO tokens, valued at approximately $63.88 million, to an external address seven hours ago. Subsequently, one hour ago, 21.338 million $ONDO, worth roughly $9.15 million, was deposited into the exchanges Coinbase and Bybit. What the On-Chain Movement Suggests In the cryptocurrency market, large deposits of tokens to centralized exchanges are widely interpreted by analysts and traders…