Author: John Smith
The Sui Foundation has introduced USDsui, a native stablecoin built to power digital payments and decentralized finance across the Sui network. Summary Sui Foundation and Bridge launched USDsui on mainnet on March 4, 2026. The stablecoin is issued through Stripe’s infrastructure and supports DeFi and cross-border payments. Sui processed over $111B in stablecoin transfers in January 2026, supporting large-scale adoption. The token went live on mainnet on March 4, 2026. USDsui is issued through Bridge, a subsidiary of Stripe, using its Open Issuance platform. The platform offers robust enterprise controls and built-in compliance features, enabling institutions to gain better oversight. At launch, several popular decentralized finance…
Bitcoin price jumped to its highest level in over a month as investors reacted to news that Iran had reached out to the United States for talks on ending the war. Summary Bitcoin price jumped to $72,000 for the first time in a month. The rally happened amid reports that Iran had reached out to the United States. Still, recent rebounds have turned out to be dead-cat bounces. Bitcoin (BTC) jumped to $72,000, its highest level since February 4, and 20% above the lowest level this year. However, there is a risk that this rebound could be a bull trap.…
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. If DeFi and TradFi truly converge, the pressure point will be on and off-ramps. Few things, other than secure custody, are more critical than having a low-friction way to convert digital tokens into the fiat currency people use every day. For years, that conversion layer was crypto’s weakest link, slowing down mass adoption. Summary Off-ramps are crypto’s real bottleneck: Without fast, low-cost fiat exits, trillions in on-chain value remain operationally trapped and disconnected from the real economy.…
Bitcoin price pushed back above $71,000 on Wednesday, defying geopolitical jitters tied to escalating Middle East tensions and a spike in global oil prices, as on-chain data suggests selling pressure may be drying up. Summary Bitcoin rose above $71,000, gaining over 5% and challenging the upper end of its recent consolidation range. Exchange inflows dropped to 28,235 BTC, a level historically linked to reduced selling pressure and potential accumulation phases. Technical indicators such as Balance of Power turning positive suggest short-term buyer momentum is strengthening. Bitcoin seller exhaustion? Exchange flows fall to near-cycle lows According to analysis from CryptoQuant, the…
XRP price is close to confirming a breakout from a multi-week descending trendline that could potentially kickstart an uptrend over the coming sessions. Summary XRP price has fallen 43% from its yearly high amid a sector-wide downturn. XRP is close to breaking above a descending trendline resistance on the daily chart. XRP (XRP) price has dropped nearly 17% from mid-February and nearly 43% from its year-to-date high of $2.39. XRP has mirrored Bitcoin’s recent move lower, as the bellwether slipped beneath several key support levels while investor appetite for risk assets remained subdued amid rising macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty. XRP…
A new study from the Bitcoin Policy Institute finds that leading artificial intelligence models show a strong preference for Bitcoin and other digitally native forms of money when placed in simulated economic scenarios. Summary Bitcoin was the most preferred monetary instrument overall, selected in nearly half of all AI responses. AI models strongly favored digital-native money over fiat, with more than 90% of responses choosing crypto-based options. Stablecoins were preferred for payments, while Bitcoin dominated as a long-term store of value. Study of 36 AI models finds Bitcoin dominates as store of value The research, published at MoneyForAI.org, evaluated 36…
Ethereum price faces $2,000 support as exchange withdrawals surge to the highest level since November, indicating potential shifts in market supply and momentum. Summary Ethereum trades at $2,001, down 4.3% in the last 24 hours. Exchange withdrawals hit 31.6M ETH in February, highest since November. $2,000 support is critical; break below risks $1,850, upside targets $2,300–$2,400. Ethereum (ETH) is trading at $2,001 at press time, down 4.3% in the past 24 hours. The seven-day range stands between $1,841 and $2,099. ETH is still up 7.7% over the past week but down 14% in the last 30 days. From its August…
Global payments giant Visa is expanding its partnership with Stripe-owned Bridge to scale stablecoin-backed cards to more than 100 countries. Summary Visa and Stripe’s Bridge will expand stablecoin cards to over 100 countries by end of 2026. The cards let users spend stablecoins at 175M+ Visa merchants worldwide. Settlement is supported through Visa’s on-chain stablecoin pilot with Lead Bank. In a statement published on March 3, Visa confirmed that the expanded program will allow businesses and developers to issue cards linked to stablecoins, with transactions settled on-chain through Bridge’s partnership with Lead Bank. The product was first released in 2025 with a…
HBAR price has faced repeated rejection at the value area high, signaling fading upside momentum. With demand weakening, the market now risks rotating toward deeper support near $0.07. Summary Repeated rejection at value area high resistance $0.09 support critical for short-term structure Breakdown exposes $0.07 high timeframe support HBAR (HBAR) price remains locked in a corrective phase as price continues to trade within clearly defined value levels. Multiple failed attempts to break above resistance highlight persistent supply overhead, preventing bullish continuation. As momentum fades near the upper boundary of the range, attention shifts toward whether key support can hold or…
CFTC chairman Michael Selig plans to enable US-listed crypto perpetual futures within weeks. Summary CFTC chair Michael Selig told attendees the agency aims to clear regulatory obstacles and launch “genuine professional” crypto perpetual futures in the US within about 4 weeks. The move is part of “Project Crypto,” a joint SEC–CFTC initiative that includes new guidance for DeFi, prediction markets, and tokenized collateral frameworks. BTC and major altcoins saw modest intraday gains while derivatives traders priced in potential onshoring of volume from offshore venues, with expectations for higher regulated futures open interest. The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is…