Month: March 2026

Will private credit break the Bitcoin price?

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There is a growing risk that a looming crisis in the private credit market, fueled by rising redemptions and defaults, could spill over into Bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets, according to analysts. Key takeaways: The $2 trillion private credit sector faces a crisis from defaults, redemptions, and limited oversight. A liquidity crunch may force investors to sell readily accessible assets, like Bitcoin, first. Historical crises show Fed interventions often lead to strong Bitcoin price rallies as a hedge against money supply expansion. The private credit ticking time bomb? The private…

Microsoft launches Copilot Health AI assistant, allowing users to upload medical and wearable data

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Microsoft launched Copilot Health, a new artificial intelligence health assistant integrated into its consumer Copilot chatbot, expanding the company’s push into AI-driven medical tools. The feature allows users in the United States to upload medical records and data from wearable devices into a dedicated health portal within Copilot. The system then analyzes that information to provide personalized health guidance and answer medical-related questions. Mustafa Suleyman, Microsoft’s head of consumer AI, said the company aims to replicate aspects of concierge-style medical support by offering users continuous access to health information powered…

Tether Backs Ark Labs in $5.2M Round to Expand Stablecoins on Bitcoin

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Tether’s investment arm has invested in Ark Labs, the developer of the programmable Bitcoin infrastructure Arkade, as part of a $5.2 million funding round to expand stablecoin capabilities on the Bitcoin network. According to Thursday’s announcement from Ark Labs, the investment is intended to support infrastructure that enables stablecoins such as USDT (USDT) to be issued, transferred and settled more efficiently on Bitcoin (BTC). The Lugano, Switzerland-based startup is developing an execution layer designed to support instant and programmable transactions on Bitcoin. The funding round brings the company’s total funding…

Here’s How Much Needs To Flow Through Ripple For XRP Price To Reach $3,700

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cHowever, a growing segment of analysts believes the more important outlook is based on the financial infrastructure of Ripple and XRP. The global financial system processes about quadrillions each year, a scale few investors truly grasp. Much of that flow moves through the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), which still operates on settlement rails built decades ago. The need for improvement has led to interest in the architecture of Ripple’s ecosystem, and the math behind XRP’s price potential places it far above levels that most retail investors can think…

BlackRock launches staked Ethereum ETF, expanding crypto product lineup

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BlackRock launched the iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF, a new crypto investment product that combines spot ether exposure with staking rewards. The fund, trading under the ticker ETHB, marks the asset manager’s third crypto ETF and its first to incorporate staking. ETHB will hold spot ether and stake a portion of its holdings on the Ethereum network, allowing investors to earn staking rewards alongside price exposure. The launch expands BlackRock’s growing digital asset lineup, which already includes the iShares Bitcoin Trust IBIT and the iShares Ethereum Trust ETHA. Since their…

Bitcoin holds steady while Hyperliquid quietly steals the spotlight

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Bitcoin is doing its best impression of a sleeping giant. The asset has barely moved over the past 24 hours, hovering near $70K with a gain of just 0.1%, while the broader market mood sits deep in “Extreme Fear” territory. Meanwhile, Hyperliquid’s HYPE token is on a quiet tear, hitting fresh all-time highs against BTC and making the kind of move that gets noticed only after it’s already happened. The numbers behind Bitcoin’s calm surface On the surface, Bitcoin looks stable. Look a little deeper and the picture gets more…

South Korea Moves to Build AI Platform to Monitor Crypto Gains

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South Korea’s tax authority is preparing to deploy artificial intelligence to track cryptocurrency investment gains as the government moves closer to implementing a long-delayed tax on digital assets. According to a report by The Korea Times on Thursday, South Korea’s tax authority has opened a bid to build an AI-backed system to analyze cryptocurrency transaction data, as the government prepares for its planned 2027 tax on digital asset gains. The project, valued at about 3 billion Korean won (around $2 million), will establish an integrated platform capable of processing large…

Eightco Holdings shares swing after $125M funding round led by Bitmine and ARK Invest

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Eightco Holdings (ORBS) shares swung sharply after the company announced a $125 million funding round led by Bitmine and ARK Invest. The stock surged as much as 35% before giving back most of those gains, trading about 6% higher by Thursday morning. The funding includes a $75 million commitment from Bitmine, at least $25 million from ARK Invest, and $25 million from Payward, the parent company of crypto exchange Kraken. Eightco said the capital will support investments in artificial intelligence, blockchain infrastructure, and digital consumer platforms. The company also disclosed…

Crypto ATM Fraud Hit $333 Million in the US in 2025

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Crypto ATM fraud surged to $333 million in the US in 2025, with complaints received by the FBI growing 33% in the year as scam networks became more industrialized while tapping into advanced AI deepfake technology. Crypto ATM fraud is one of the fastest-growing financial crime categories in the US, according to cybersecurity firm CertiK in its latest report shared with Cointelegraph on Thursday, explaining that criminal organizations are exploiting the “speed and pseudonymity” of crypto ATMs or “kiosks” to extract funds from victims at an accelerating pace. The FBI…

Bitcoin–Gold Ratio Rebound Signals a Potential Opportunity Window

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Bitcoin’s (BTC) long-term price trend against gold shows a bullish shift after retracing to a level previously seen in 2017, 2022, and 2023. The potential trend change appears alongside what analysts describe as an “opportunity within risk.” BTC–gold ratio shows bullish divergence MN Capital founder Michaël van de Poppe noted that the Bitcoin-to-gold ratio is showing strength after forming a bullish divergence with the relative strength index (RSI) on the daily chart. BTCUSD/Gold ratio on a daily chart. Source: X A bullish divergence occurs when the price forms lower lows…