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In a significant move that captured immediate market attention, Bitcoin mining giant Riot Platforms reportedly executed a sale of 500 $BTC, valued at approximately $34.13 million, according to on-chain data from Lookonchain. This transaction, occurring just hours before publication, marks a continuation of a notable trend for the publicly traded miner and prompts a deeper analysis of strategic treasury management within the volatile cryptocurrency sector. The sale’s timing and scale offer a critical lens through which to examine the evolving financial strategies of industrial-scale Bitcoin producers, especially as the network approaches its next halving event. Riot Platforms $BTC Sale: A…

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On Monday, March 23, President Trump announced a 5-Day pause on strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure. The decision added $1.7 trillion to US stocks, crashed oil prices by 15%, and sent Bitcoin above $70,000. That pause is now extended until April 6. But Tehran called these claims ‘fake news’, and Israel already violated Trump’s pause. Almost all of these financial gains vanished within a week. So, did Donald Trump actually have productive talks with Iran, or was it just a ploy to benefit financial markets and have big players cash out? BREAKING: The US is preparing for a potential ground…

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Solana once dominated decentralized trading with unmatched speed and low fees. Traders flocked to its ecosystem during peak memecoin and DeFi cycles. That momentum now shows clear signs of cooling. Recent data reveals a sharp decline in Solana DEX volumes, raising concerns about sustainability. The network recorded just $55.5 billion in decentralized exchange activity. This marks its lowest level since September 2024. The drop triggered a steep 42 percent decline in network fees. Such a sharp contraction signals reduced user engagement and weakening trading demand. At the same time, Ethereum continues to build strength across its ecosystem. Its market share…

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In brief California public officials are banned via executive order from using inside information to make money on prediction markets. The ban extends to state officials and appointees using information to help others from profiting, as well. The order follows continued scrutiny from Democratic lawmakers that have claimed Trump insiders are profiting from proximity. California is joining the crackdown on prediction market insider trading. Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order, effective immediately, that prohibits public officials and decision-makers in the state from using inside information to profit via prediction markets. “Public service should not be a get-rich-quick scheme,”…

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Onchain commodity trading is drawing more attention as traders look for round-the-clock access to oil, gold, and index products. Recent volume data shows that demand is rising, but limited liquidity still keeps traditional markets ahead in scale and execution. Hyperliquid’s HIP-3 market reached a new record on March 23. The platform posted about $5.4 billion in perpetual futures volume across commodities and macro assets. Silver led activity with $1.3 billion, while WTI crude oil reached $1.2 billion. Brent crude oil recorded $940 million, and gold posted $558 million. The rise in volume points to broader interest in onchain macro trading.…

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The decentralized finance space continues to evolve at a rapid pace. Every new integration pushes boundaries and reshapes how users interact with digital assets. The latest move brings a major shift as WBTC on TRON enters the spotlight through SparkLend. This development does not just add another asset. It unlocks fresh opportunities for liquidity, lending, and efficient capital use. Bitcoin has always held strong value, but its utility inside DeFi remained limited for years. Now that WBTC on TRON becomes usable as collateral, users gain new ways to put their Bitcoin to work. This shift strengthens the bridge between Bitcoin…

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The media-driven war strategy of U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly losing grip amid the shift in crypto market narratives this weekend. In this respect, the exclusive reports from the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) indicate that crypto investors are now preferring economic fundamentals in comparison with political statements. NEW:🇺🇸 Wall Street Journal reports that Trump’s media war no longer affects marketsAccording to the Wall Street Journal, claims of fake news about negotiations, exaggerated military threats, and the “talk therapy” of the US president can no longer prevent the decline in stock… pic.twitter.com/n6Rd2iYC0q — Megatron (@Megatron_ron) March 28, 2026 The WSJ…

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Crypto firms are embracing fresh guidance from US regulators after the Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission designated 16 digital assets as commodities. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse called the joint framework a “huge step forward” after years of enforcement he described as politically motivated under former SEC Chair Gary Gensler, who pushed the Ripple lawsuit forward after assuming office in 2021. The crypto entrepreneur also urged Congress to codify SEC-CFTC guidance into law to avoid another Gensler-style crackdown that could harm crypto innovation and US competitiveness. “We certainly want to see more. We want to see this…

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OnePay, which is majority-owned by Walmart, has added more than a dozen crypto tokens to its offerings that the executive responsible for digital assets said “meet a high bar” that’s been set by the banking app’s customers. Since launching in January, offering Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) on its its nascent crypto platform, OnePay on Thursday added $SUI ($SUI), Polygon (POL) and Arbitrum (ARB) just days after listing another 10 tokens, including Solana (SOL), , Cardano (ADA), Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and PAX Gold (PAXG). “We plan on continuing to expand thoughtfully, prioritizing assets that meet a high bar: demand, liquidity,…

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Aave V4 is live on Ethereum with a hub-and-spoke design that keeps liquidity pooled while routing credit to bespoke RWA and structured credit markets for institutions. Aave ($AAVE) has used EthCC 2026 in Cannes as the launchpad for its long‑anticipated V4 upgrade, activating a new “hub‑and‑spoke” architecture on Ethereum (ETH) mainnet that is explicitly designed to serve real‑world assets and institutional credit strategies. The decentralized lending protocol, which Phemex notes already holds more than $24 billion in TVL, is betting that its next phase of growth will come from RWA‑backed lending and structured products, not just yield‑farming loops. In The…

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