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• Report: Kraken Pauses Public Listing Plans, Eyes Better Market Conditions
  Crypto exchange Kraken has paused its planned initial public offering as softer market conditions weigh on timing, even as the company keeps the option open for a future listing. “People familiar with the matter” told Coindesk that Kraken’s IPO ambitions remain intact but are likely delayed until market conditions improve, following a period of declining […]
• Bitcoin Breaks Lower Range as Pressure Builds Beneath $71K
  Bitcoin traded below $71,000 on March 18, 2026, after dropping to an intraday low of $70,767 just before 11 a.m. EST, within a broader $70,767 to $74,836 range. The move places price directly on a critical support zone, with technical signals increasingly strained across shorter timeframes. Bitcoin Chart Outlook Price action now reflects a deeper […]
• Hyperliquid Lists First Official S&P 500 Perpetual
  The S&P 500 has entered the world of decentralized finance with the launch of its first perpetual contract on Hyperliquid. The move signals a major step toward round-the-clock access to traditional financial benchmarks. S&P 500 Enters 24/7 Trading Era With Onchain Perpetual Launch In a landmark moment for the convergence of traditional finance and crypto […]
• Bank of Korea Expands Digital Won Pilot With Phase 2 Launch and Two New Banks
  The Bank of Korea has launched Phase 2 of its Project Hangang central bank digital currency pilot, expanding real-world testing of the digital won with broader banking participation and new programmable payment features. Korea Explores CBDC- Stablecoin Hybrid Model in Project Hangang Expansion The March 18 announcement marks a renewed push by the Bank of […]
• XRP Correction Masks Bullish Momentum as Regulation Clarity and Macro Pressure Collide
  XRP declines after a failed breakout, even as landmark regulatory recognition of its non-security status strengthens the broader bullish case, highlighting a disconnect between short-term price pressure and improving long-term crypto fundamentals. XRP Drops Below Key Levels as Selling Pressure Builds At 10:08 a.m., XRP is trading at $1.46758, extending its decline as selling pressure […]
• Tempo Launches Mainnet With Machine Payments Protocol, Targeting AI-Driven Commerce
  Tempo, a Stripe- and Paradigm-backed layer-1 blockchain, has launched its mainnet alongside a new Machine Payments Protocol designed to let AI agents transact autonomously across the internet. Machine Payments Protocol Goes Live as Tempo Targets AI Economy The debut positions Tempo as infrastructure built specifically for payments, not general-purpose blockchain activity, with a focus on […]
• Bitcoin ETFs 7-Day Streak Sees Inflows Reach $1.16 Billion
  Bitcoin ETFs extended their inflow streak to seven days with a $199 million addition, reinforcing strong institutional demand. Ether, solana, and XRP also posted gains, marking a broadly positive day across crypto ETFs. ETF Momentum Builds as Bitcoin, Ether Lead Fresh Inflows On Tuesday, March 17, the market didn’t just open; it accelerated. Bitcoin ETFs […]