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## [Bitmine Buys 5,000 ETH From Ethereum Foundation in $10.38M OTC Deal](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/19039)

By Riza Dagoc | Business
Published: 2026-03-14T23:34:29.000Z
Updated: 2026-03-14T23:34:29.000Z

Tom Lee's Bitmine has acquired 5,000 Ethereum directly from the Ethereum Foundation through an over-the-counter transaction priced at $2,042.96 per ETH, totaling approximately $10.38 million. The Ethereum Foundation c…

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## [Middle East Conflict Forces Major Crypto Conferences and F1 Races to Cancel or Postpone](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/19036)

By Riza Dagoc | Business
Published: 2026-03-14T23:28:58.000Z
Updated: 2026-03-14T23:28:58.000Z

The ongoing war in the Middle East is sending shockwaves through the global business and sports calendar, with major crypto conferences and Formula 1 races among the latest high-profile casualties.

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## [Circle's USYC Overtakes BlackRock's BUIDL as Tokenized Treasury Market Hits $11 Billion](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/19029)

By Riza Dagoc | Business
Published: 2026-03-13T23:36:04.000Z
Updated: 2026-03-13T23:36:04.000Z

Circle, widely recognized as the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, has claimed the top spot in the fast-growing tokenized U.S. Treasury market. Its USYC token has surged to approximately $2.2 billion in supply, surpassin…

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## [BlackRock Launches ETHB: A New Ethereum ETF With Staking Potential](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/19025)

By Riza Dagoc | Business
Published: 2026-03-13T05:36:46.000Z
Updated: 2026-03-13T05:36:46.000Z

BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, has expanded its cryptocurrency portfolio with the launch of the iShares Ethereum Trust B (ETHB), adding to its existing lineup that already includes the iShares Bitcoin T…

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## [Mastercard and Ripple Join Forces to Advance CBDC Adoption](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/19018)

By Riza Dagoc | Business
Published: 2026-03-12T22:25:19.000Z
Updated: 2026-03-12T22:25:19.000Z

Mastercard is strengthening its blockchain strategy by deepening its collaboration with Ripple and other leading digital asset firms to accelerate the development and real-world adoption of central bank digital curren…

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## [Bitcoin's Quantum Computing Threat: What You Need to Know](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/19017)

By Riza Dagoc | Business
Published: 2026-03-12T22:22:46.000Z
Updated: 2026-03-12T22:22:46.000Z

A new ARK Invest report has flagged a significant long-term risk to Bitcoin holders: quantum computing could eventually compromise the security of approximately 6.9 million BTC, valued at roughly $483 billion. While t…

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## [OP Labs Cuts 20 Jobs in Strategic Restructuring Amid Optimism Ecosystem Growth](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/19011)

By Riza Dagoc | Business
Published: 2026-03-12T22:08:16.000Z
Updated: 2026-03-12T22:08:16.000Z

OP Labs, the primary development firm behind the Optimism blockchain ecosystem, has laid off 20 employees as part of a deliberate internal restructuring effort. The decision, framed as a strategic realignment rather t…

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## [JPMorgan Chase Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged $328M Crypto Ponzi Scheme](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/19009)

By Riza Dagoc | Business
Published: 2026-03-12T22:03:37.000Z
Updated: 2026-03-12T22:03:37.000Z

JPMorgan Chase is facing a proposed class action lawsuit filed by investors in Goliath Ventures, accusing the banking giant of ignoring clear warning signs that the crypto investment pool was fraudulent. The complaint…

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## [Metaplanet Launches Bitcoin Venture Arm to Build Japan's Crypto Financial Infrastructure](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/19006)

By Riza Dagoc | Business
Published: 2026-03-12T07:54:57.000Z
Updated: 2026-03-12T07:54:57.000Z

Asia's largest publicly listed Bitcoin holder, Metaplanet, is expanding beyond its treasury strategy. The Tokyo-listed company, which holds 35,102 BTC, has announced the formation of Metaplanet Ventures K.K., a wholly…

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## [Mastercard Expands Crypto Partner Program With Ripple, Binance, and 80+ Firms](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/19002)

By Riza Dagoc | Business
Published: 2026-03-12T00:25:35.000Z
Updated: 2026-03-12T00:25:35.000Z

Mastercard has significantly broadened its Crypto Partner Program, welcoming over 80 digital asset companies including Ripple and Binance into its global payment ecosystem. The move represents one of the most concrete…

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## [MSTR Stock Eyes $180 Breakout as Bitcoin Climbs and Short Interest Builds](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/19001)

By Riza Dagoc | Business
Published: 2026-03-12T00:23:16.000Z
Updated: 2026-03-12T00:23:16.000Z

MicroStrategy (MSTR) stock posted modest gains Thursday, trading at $138.74, up 0.20% on the day, as Bitcoin climbed toward the $71,000 mark. The session range stretched between $135.14 and $142.67, with a market cap …

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## [Bullish (BLSH) Surpasses Coinbase to Become Third-Largest Crypto Exchange by Spot Trading Volume](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18997)

By Riza Dagoc | Business
Published: 2026-03-12T00:14:19.000Z
Updated: 2026-03-12T00:14:19.000Z

Crypto platform Bullish (BLSH) made a significant leap in February, breaking into the top three centralized cryptocurrency exchanges by spot trading volume for the first time, overtaking Coinbase (COIN) amid a broader…

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## [Ripple's $50 Billion Valuation Signals Confidence Amid Crypto Downturn](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18995)

By Riza Dagoc | Business
Published: 2026-03-12T00:01:45.000Z
Updated: 2026-03-12T00:01:45.000Z

Ripple, the blockchain payments company behind the XRP Ledger network, has launched a share buyback program that places its valuation at approximately $50 billion. According to a source familiar with the matter, the f…

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## [Ripple Pursues Australian Financial Services License via Strategic Acquisition](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18992)

By Riza Dagoc | Business
Published: 2026-03-11T08:25:03.000Z
Updated: 2026-03-11T08:25:03.000Z

Ripple is making a significant move into the Australian financial market by seeking an Australian Financial Services License (AFSL) through the planned acquisition of BC Payments Australia Pty Ltd. The deal, still pen…

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## [Strategy Doubles Down on Bitcoin With $1.28 Billion Purchase, Holdings Reach 738,731 BTC](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18987)

By Riza Dagoc | Business
Published: 2026-03-10T23:46:19.000Z
Updated: 2026-03-10T23:46:19.000Z

Strategy has once again reinforced its position as the largest corporate Bitcoin holder, acquiring 17,994 BTC for approximately $1.28 billion in one of its most significant purchases of the year. The move signals unwa…

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## [Polymarket Partners with Palantir and TWG AI to Combat Sports Prediction Market Manipulation](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18983)

By Riza Dagoc | Business
Published: 2026-03-10T23:03:01.000Z
Updated: 2026-03-10T23:03:01.000Z

Polymarket, one of the fastest-growing prediction market platforms, has announced a partnership with data giant Palantir and analytics firm TWG AI to build a sophisticated trading surveillance system aimed at detectin…

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## [Circle Stock (CRCL) Eyes 60% Upside as USDC Stablecoin Adoption Defies Crypto Market Slump](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18981)

By Riza Dagoc | Business
Published: 2026-03-10T23:00:47.000Z
Updated: 2026-03-10T23:00:47.000Z

Bernstein analysts have initiated coverage of Circle Internet Group (CRCL) with an outperform rating and a $190 price target, implying roughly 60% upside from its current price near $120. The bullish call comes after …

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## [Nvidia's NemoClaw Platform Sends AI-Linked Crypto Tokens Surging](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18979)

By Riza Dagoc | Business
Published: 2026-03-10T06:15:49.000Z
Updated: 2026-03-10T06:15:49.000Z

Cryptocurrencies tied to artificial intelligence saw a sharp rally after Wired reported that Nvidia is developing a new open-source platform designed for autonomous AI agents. Tokens such as Bittensor's TAO, NEAR Prot…

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## [Bhutan Quietly Sells Bitcoin Reserves, Stack Down 58% From Peak](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18978)

By Riza Dagoc | Business
Published: 2026-03-10T06:13:46.000Z
Updated: 2026-03-10T06:13:46.000Z

Bhutan's state-owned investment arm, Druk Holding and Investments (DHI), has been steadily liquidating the country's Bitcoin holdings throughout early 2026, with on-chain data revealing roughly $42.5 million in outflo…

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## [Binance Responds to U.S. Senate Inquiry Over Iran Sanctions Compliance](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18959)

By Riza Dagoc | Business
Published: 2026-03-07T02:16:26.000Z
Updated: 2026-03-07T02:16:26.000Z

Title: Binance Responds to U.S. Senate Inquiry Over Iran Sanctions Compliance

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## [Private Credit Market Stress Raises Risk of Crypto Contagion](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18953)

By Riza Dagoc | Business
Published: 2026-03-07T01:49:58.000Z
Updated: 2026-03-07T01:49:58.000Z

Growing instability in the global private credit market is beginning to worry investors, with analysts warning that the pressure could eventually spill over into the cryptocurrency market. Recent developments involvin…

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## [OKX Launches Orbit Social Network Inside Trading App After $25B Valuation](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18952)

By Riza Dagoc | Business
Published: 2026-03-06T05:08:21.000Z
Updated: 2026-03-06T05:08:21.000Z

Crypto exchange OKX is expanding beyond traditional trading services by introducing a built-in social network called Orbit, reflecting the growing overlap between social media platforms and digital asset trading commu…

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## [Ripple Prime Expands Institutional Access to Regulated Crypto Futures via Coinbase Derivatives](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18945)

By Riza Dagoc | Business
Published: 2026-03-05T22:56:24.000Z
Updated: 2026-03-05T22:56:24.000Z

Ripple, the blockchain company closely tied to the XRP Ledger and XRP cryptocurrency, announced that institutional clients using its Ripple Prime platform can now trade the complete suite of crypto futures listed on C…

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## [Kraken Gains Limited Federal Reserve Access, Signaling Breakthrough for Crypto in U.S. Banking](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18944)

By Riza Dagoc | Business
Published: 2026-03-05T22:53:32.000Z
Updated: 2026-03-05T22:53:32.000Z

The cryptocurrency industry has taken another step toward integration with the traditional U.S. financial system after digital asset exchange Kraken secured approval for limited access to a Federal Reserve account. An…

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## [U.S. Judge Freezes BlockFills Bitcoin Assets Amid Dominion Capital Crypto Lawsuit](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18943)

By Riza Dagoc | Business
Published: 2026-03-05T22:49:26.000Z
Updated: 2026-03-05T22:49:26.000Z

A U.S. federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) against crypto trading and lending firm BlockFills, freezing bitcoin assets tied to an ongoing lawsuit filed by investment firm Dominion Capital. The…

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## [CleanSpark Sells Majority of February Bitcoin Production to Fund AI and HPC Expansion](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18940)

By Riza Dagoc | Business
Published: 2026-03-05T22:35:40.000Z
Updated: 2026-03-05T22:35:40.000Z

CleanSpark (NASDAQ: CLSK), a U.S.-based bitcoin mining company operating large-scale data centers, sold nearly all of the bitcoin it mined in February as it ramps up investment in artificial intelligence (AI) and high…

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## [Coupang Pay Expands Stablecoin Strategy With New Legal Counsel Hiring](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18935)

By Riza Dagoc | Business
Published: 2026-03-05T01:11:48.000Z
Updated: 2026-03-05T01:11:48.000Z

Coupang Pay, the fintech division of South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang, is ramping up its push into digital assets by recruiting in-house legal counsel with expertise in stablecoins and crypto regulation. The hiri…

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## [Strategy Inc. Surpasses 720,000 Bitcoin Holdings After $204M BTC Purchase](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18921)

By Riza Dagoc | Business
Published: 2026-03-04T00:01:47.000Z
Updated: 2026-03-04T00:01:47.000Z

Strategy Inc. has reached a historic milestone in its corporate Bitcoin strategy, officially surpassing 720,000 BTC in total holdings following a fresh $204 million acquisition. According to a recent Form 8-K filing w…

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## [American Bitcoin Expands BTC Mining Operations with 11,298 New ASIC Miners](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18918)

By Riza Dagoc | Business
Published: 2026-03-03T23:55:03.000Z
Updated: 2026-03-03T23:55:03.000Z

As many publicly traded bitcoin miners pivot toward AI infrastructure investments, Trump family-backed American Bitcoin (ABTC) is reinforcing its commitment to large-scale bitcoin mining. The company announced Tuesday…

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## [Aave Chan Initiative Shuts Down After Governance Dispute Over $51M Aave Labs Proposal](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18917)

By Riza Dagoc | Business
Published: 2026-03-03T23:51:46.000Z
Updated: 2026-03-03T23:51:46.000Z

The Aave Chan Initiative (ACI), one of the most influential governance groups within the Aave DAO, has announced it will shut down following a dispute over transparency and voting power tied to a record-breaking budge…

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## [OKX Launches AI-Powered OnchainOS Upgrade to Power Autonomous Crypto Trading Agents](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18911)

By Riza Dagoc | Business
Published: 2026-03-03T09:27:47.000Z
Updated: 2026-03-03T09:27:47.000Z

OKX has introduced an AI-focused upgrade to OnchainOS, its developer platform, positioning the new release as core infrastructure for autonomous crypto trading agents. The update integrates artificial intelligence dir…

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## [BMNR Stock Jumps as Ethereum Surges Above $2,000 and Bitmine Expands Holdings](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18909)

By Riza Dagoc | Business
Published: 2026-03-03T00:25:28.000Z
Updated: 2026-03-03T00:25:28.000Z

BMNR stock surged on March 2 as Ethereum climbed back above the critical $2,000 level, fueling renewed investor interest in crypto-related equities. Shares of Bitmine Immersion Technologies Inc. rose 8% during the tra…

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## [PayPay Targets $1.1 Billion U.S. IPO, Strengthens Crypto Ties Through Binance Japan](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18903)

By Riza Dagoc | Business
Published: 2026-03-03T00:07:25.000Z
Updated: 2026-03-03T00:07:25.000Z

PayPay, the SoftBank Corp-backed digital payments company and a major player in Japan’s fintech sector, is seeking to raise up to $1.1 billion through a U.S. initial public offering, according to Reuters. The Tokyo-ba…

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## [X Lifts Crypto Ad Ban, Allowing Paid Promotions with Mandatory Disclosure](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18895)

By Riza Dagoc | Business
Published: 2026-03-01T22:36:47.000Z
Updated: 2026-03-01T22:36:47.000Z

In a major policy reversal, X (formerly Twitter) has removed cryptocurrency and gambling from its prohibited industries list for paid promotions, reopening the platform to crypto advertising and influencer marketing. …

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## [US Lawmakers Urge Probe Into Binance Over Alleged $1.7B Iran-Linked Transfers](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18892)

By Riza Dagoc | Business
Published: 2026-03-01T22:29:17.000Z
Updated: 2026-03-01T22:29:17.000Z

A group of 11 US lawmakers has called on federal regulators to investigate Binance over allegations that roughly $1.7 billion in crypto transactions were linked to Iran-connected entities. The request, led by Senators…

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## [Institutional Investors Reignite Interest in Digital Assets as Crypto Sentiment Stabilizes](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18888)

By Riza Dagoc | Business
Published: 2026-03-01T22:16:06.000Z
Updated: 2026-03-01T22:16:06.000Z

Sentiment around digital assets is rebounding among some of the world’s largest institutional investors, according to Ron Biscardi, CEO of iConnections, a global capital introduction platform representing more than $5…

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## [Strategy Raises STRC Preferred Dividend to 11.5% as Bitcoin and MSTR Slide](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18887)

By Riza Dagoc | Business
Published: 2026-03-01T22:13:40.000Z
Updated: 2026-03-01T22:13:40.000Z

Leading bitcoin treasury company Strategy has increased the dividend on its STRC (“Stretch”) preferred stock, reinforcing its commitment to income-focused investors despite ongoing volatility in the crypto market. The…

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## [Stablecoin Payments Surge as Meta, Stripe and Global Firms Embrace Tokenized Fiat](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18879)

By Riza Dagoc | Business
Published: 2026-02-28T23:08:30.000Z
Updated: 2026-02-28T23:08:30.000Z

While Bitcoin (BTC) and the broader crypto market remain subdued after retreating from October highs, stablecoins are rapidly becoming the focal point of digital asset innovation. Companies worldwide are accelerating …

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## [Morgan Stanley Applies for OCC Approval to Launch Crypto-Focused National Trust Bank](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18877)

By Riza Dagoc | Business
Published: 2026-02-28T00:26:55.000Z
Updated: 2026-02-28T00:26:55.000Z

Morgan Stanley has officially filed an application with the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish a crypto-focused national trust bank, signaling a major step in institutional adoption of d…

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## [Citigroup to Launch Institutional Bitcoin Custody, Expanding Digital Asset Integration](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/18872)

By Riza Dagoc | Business
Published: 2026-02-28T00:14:00.000Z
Updated: 2026-02-28T00:14:00.000Z

Citigroup (NYSE: C) is preparing to launch institutional bitcoin custody services later this year, marking a significant step in the bank’s broader strategy to integrate digital assets into its traditional financial i…

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