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

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

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,

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

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

CFTC clears a path for crypto wallet software to expand into derivatives access without broker registration, signaling a major regulatory opening for non-custodial platforms while preserving boundaries around trading control and custody. CFTC Opens Door for Wallet-Based Derivatives Access Regulatory relief for crypto software providers advanced as the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Market Participants Division

Bitcoin ETFs extended their inflow streak to six consecutive days, anchoring a strong start to the week. Ether and solana followed with steady gains, while XRP lagged with continued outflows. Bitcoin ETFs Extend Inflow Streak to Six Days Momentum doesn’t knock, it builds. And in the world of crypto ETFs, it continued on Monday, March

Robinhood Ventures Fund I said on Tuesday, it has invested about $34.58 million in Stripe and Elevenlabs, expanding retail investor access to private technology companies. NYSE-Traded Robinhood Fund Invests in Stripe, Elevenlabs for Retail Access Robinhood Ventures Fund I stated on March 17 that it deployed about $34.58 million across Stripe and Elevenlabs, expanding its

A strong surge in bitcoin prices drove an estimated $1.2 billion gain over one week for Strategy, highlighting the powerful upside of its bitcoin-centric treasury strategy and the growing impact of crypto on corporate performance. Bitcoin Price Movements Drive New Performance Framework As bitcoin’s price appreciates, companies with significant exposure to the asset are seeing

Over the last hour, bitcoin traded at $73,859 to $74,375 on Tuesday, with a market cap of $1.47 trillion and 24-hour volume of $55.84 trillion, while price action remained confined within a $73,143 to $75,937 range. Across the 1-hour, 4-hour, and daily charts, the price structure reflected consolidation beneath resistance, with mixed oscillator signals and