Aster Chain Launches With Private, Zero-Gas Trading
Aster has launched its mainnet, introducing a privacy-first Layer 1 blockchain. The network combines zero-knowledge cryptography with high-speed execution to deliver a decentralized yet confidential trading experience. New Aster Chain Goes Live With Privacy-First DeFi Infrastructure Aster has officially launched the mainnet of Aster Chain, positioning the network as a purpose-built Layer 1 blockchain tailored … Read more
Bitrefill Addresses Attack Linked to North Korea, Confirms Limited Data Exposure
Bitrefill said it was hit by a March 1 cyberattack linked to North Korean hacking groups, resulting in drained company funds and limited user data exposure. Bitrefill Says Security Breach Was Likely Connected to Lazarus Group The crypto payments and gift card platform disclosed the incident in a detailed report, citing similarities to past operations … Read more
GSR acquires Autonomous, Architech as it builds crypto capital markets platform
With the combined $57 million deal, GSR looks to integrate token launches, liquidity and treasury into a single capital markets stack for crypto projects. Go to Source
OpenAI Faces Backlash After Pentagon AI Deal as ChatGPT Uninstalls Spike in US
OpenAI’s push into classified U.S. military networks collided with a consumer backlash and a quieter but consequential infrastructure pivot, underscoring the tightrope the artificial intelligence (AI) giant is now walking between national security ambitions and user trust. #QuitGPT Movement Grows as OpenAI Revises DoD AI Contract Amid Consumer Fallout The controversy ignited around Feb. 28, … Read more
Bitget Expands Spot Market With Ondo Tokenized Stocks, ETFs and Precious Metals
This content is provided by a sponsor. Victoria, Seychelles, March 17, 2026 — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange, is expanding its spot market with a new batch of Ondo Global Markets tokenized securities, bringing major U.S. equities, index ETFs, and precious metals into a single trading environment alongside digital assets. The rollout adds a … Read more
Bitcoin analysis sees $68K support as gold slips at key $5K level
Bitcoin consolidated recent gains in the face of blanket skepticism over its rebound, while gold threatened to give up $5,000 support. Go to Source
CFTC issues ‘no-action’ letter for crypto wallet provider Phantom
The no-action position taken by the US regulator under Chair Michael Selig will allow the company to engage in certain activities without registering as a broker. Go to Source
Bitcoin Derivatives Data Shows Wall Street and Crypto Traders Diverging
Bitcoin is flirting with $74,055 at noon EST, but the real drama isn’t on the price chart — it’s in the derivatives market, where billions are quietly positioning for what comes next. Futures and Options Data Hint at Bitcoin’s Next Big Move — or Big Fakeout The bitcoin derivatives complex is anything but sleepy. According … Read more
Theo closes $100M facility backing gold-linked yield stablecoin
A new gold-linked yield stablecoin aims to tap commodity markets for returns as institutions explore alternatives to Treasury-backed tokens. Go to Source