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- Stratton wins Illinois Senate primary, defeating crypto-backed Krishnamoorthi
by Nikhilesh De on March 18, 2026 at 3:03 amLieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton is now likely to be the next Senator from Illinois, after defeating Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, who enjoyed major backing from crypto PAC Fairshake.
- Senator Tim Scott says market structure negotiations are advancing
by Nikhilesh De on March 17, 2026 at 9:26 pmThe South Carolina Republican said he might see a draft of stablecoin yield language as soon as this week, and other issues continue to be negotiated.
- Bitcoin’s rally faces key hurdle with Wednesday’s Fed meeting
by Krisztian Sandor on March 17, 2026 at 8:30 pmHot PPI inflation data in the morning and hawkish remarks by Powell in the afternoon would be the most damaging combination for risk assets, including crypto, Bitfinex analysts said.
- U.S. SEC issues first-ever definitions for what crypto assets are securities
by Jesse Hamilton on March 17, 2026 at 8:28 pmThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission shared the informal guidance it’ll use to classify crypto securities alongside its sister agency overseeing commodities.
- Mastercard’s $1.8 billion deal ‘a clear answer’ to a massive shift in the global payment war
by Helene Braun on March 17, 2026 at 7:00 pmAnalysts say the $1.8 billion acquisition shows stablecoins are moving from niche use to global settlement rails.
- Arizona Attorney General files criminal charges against prediction market Kalshi
by Olivier Acuna on March 17, 2026 at 5:49 pmKris Mayes filed 20 criminal counts against the prediction market operator, escalating a multi-state legal clash over sports and election predictions markets.
- Facing a crisis, Bitcoin treasury companies need to pivot to survive
by Tyler Wellener on March 17, 2026 at 4:30 pmHere, Wellener offers tactics that firms must use to prove they’re more than just a crypto play.
- Strategy’s latest massive bitcoin purchase offers insight into its evolving funding model
by James Van Straten on March 17, 2026 at 3:44 pmA $1.18 billion preferred stock raise, roughly equivalent to 16,800 BTC, signals a shift away from common stock as dividend obligations top $1 billion.
- Popular Solana wallet Phantom wins CFTC nod to access regulated derivatives markets
by Margaux Nijkerk on March 17, 2026 at 3:06 pmThis means Phantom can act as a non-custodial interface connecting users to registered derivatives platforms, removing the need for broker registration under specific conditions.
- Sam Altman’s World teams up with Coinbase to prove there is a real person behind every AI transaction
by Olivier Acuna on March 17, 2026 at 3:00 pmWorld said some estimates suggest agentic commerce could reach $3 trillion to $5 trillion by 2030, with agents accounting for up to 25% of U.S. e-commerce.
- Vietnam pushes local crypto exchanges as Hanoi moves to block offshore trading: Reuters
by Francisco Rodrigues on March 17, 2026 at 2:45 pmThe move aims to regulate the country’s growing crypto market and restrict trading on foreign platforms.
- Robinhood’s new venture fund just snapped up stakes in Stripe and ElevenLabs
by Helene Braun on March 17, 2026 at 2:33 pmThe closed-end fund aims to give everyday investors exposure to private firms before they go public.
- ‘Gensler and Biden were just better for crypto,’ says Tally CEO as DAO governance platform shuts down
by Sam Reynolds on March 17, 2026 at 2:30 pmEnd of DAOs? Firm behind Uniswap and Arbitrum governance says easing regulation made decentralization optional
- Crypto trading firm GSR expands token advisory with $57 million in acquisitions
by Krisztian Sandor on March 17, 2026 at 2:15 pmThe firm, best known for being one of the oldest crypto market makers, acquired Autonomous and Architech to combine token launch services, trading and treasury management tools.
- U.S. Democrats target government officials gaming prediction markets on war action
by Jesse Hamilton on March 17, 2026 at 2:00 pmPotential indicators of prior-knowledge bets on U.S. military action spurred Democrats from the Senate and House of Representatives to introduce a new bill.
- U.S. regional banks building tokenized deposit network on ZKsync to rival stablecoins
by Margaux Nijkerk on March 17, 2026 at 1:42 pmThe Cari Network is targeting a 2026 rollout as banks test issuance, transfers and redemption of digital deposits. Participating banks include Huntington Bancshares, First Horizon, M&T Bank, KeyCorp and Old National Bancorp.
- CoinDesk 20 performance update: Uniswap (UNI) drops 4.1%, leading index lower
by CoinDesk Indices on March 17, 2026 at 1:17 pmSui (SUI) joined Uniswap (UNI) as an underperformer, declining 4% from Monday.
- Ripple looks to expand crypto and payment services in Brazil
by Krisztian Sandor on March 17, 2026 at 1:06 pmThe blockchain firm is adding custody, payments and brokerage tools for digital asset management and tokenization as it plans to apply for regulatory approval from the central bank.
- Citigroup cuts BTC and ETH targets as U.S. crypto legislation stalls
by Will Canny on March 17, 2026 at 12:49 pmThe Wall Street investment bank cited slower ETF flows, weak network activity and a narrowing window for U.S. regulatory catalysts.
- Argentina joins growing list of countries blocking Polymarket access
by Francisco Rodrigues on March 17, 2026 at 12:44 pmThe ruling directs internet providers to block access to the site, and Apple and Google to remove or restrict Polymarket’s mobile apps.
- Mastercard agrees to buy stablecoin platform BVNK for up to $1.8 billion
by Olivier Acuna on March 17, 2026 at 12:22 pmPayments giant Mastercard moves to bridge fiat and crypto with $1.8 billion acquisition of the U.K. based stablecoin startup.
- PayPal expands its stablecoin into 70 markets
by Will Canny on March 17, 2026 at 11:59 amThe payments giant says the dollar-backed PYUSD token will enable cheaper cross-border transfers and faster settlement for merchants.
- Bitcoin hits a wall at $75,000 while onchain energy markets run hot
by Omkar Godbole on March 17, 2026 at 11:23 amYour day-ahead look for March 17, 2026
- Cango is selling off its bitcoin stash to pay down debt and fund an AI makeover
by James Van Straten on March 17, 2026 at 11:00 amThe company sold 4,451 BTC in February to cut debt and fund AI infrastructure pivot.
- Bitcoin consolidation seen with BTC remaining ‘overbought’ after pullback
by Oliver Knight on March 17, 2026 at 10:44 amCrypto markets cooled after Monday’s rally, with bitcoin eyeing support near $72,000–$74,000 even as derivatives positioning remains broadly bullish and altcoins see deeper profit-taking.
- SEC Finally Clarifies That Most Crypto Assets Are Not Securities
by Martin Young on March 18, 2026 at 5:17 amThe US Securities and Exchange Commission has cleared up longstanding ambiguity about how crypto assets should be treated.
- Analyst: Bitcoin ETF Holders Are $5K Underwater Even as Institutional Demand Returns
by Wayne Jones on March 17, 2026 at 10:34 pmInstitutional holders quietly added roughly 26,600 BTC to ETF positions during the recent recovery, a 2% increase in total holdings.
- Argentina Orders Nationwide Block on Polymarket Over Unlicensed Gambling
by Chayanika Deka on March 17, 2026 at 8:39 pmThe court ordered Google and Apple to restrict Polymarket after investigators flagged unregulated betting and missing identity checks across Argentina.
- Trending Meme Coin PIPPIN Collapses by 50%: Classic Rug Pull or Buying Opportunity?
by Dimitar Dzhondzhorov on March 17, 2026 at 7:31 pmThis is a “scam coin” that “rugged people,” one analyst claimed.
- The Old Whales Aren’t Selling: What Bitcoin’s Plunging CDD Multiple Means for the Rally
by Chayanika Deka on March 17, 2026 at 6:56 pmA falling CDD Multiple means older Bitcoin isn’t moving much, showing long-term holders aren’t selling, and overall selling pressure is low.
- ChangeNOW Launches Private Send to Break Blockchain Address Tracking
by Chainwire on March 17, 2026 at 5:52 pm[PRESS RELEASE – Kingstown, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, March 17th, 2026] Non-custodial exchange platform ChangeNOW has announced the rollout of Private Send, a feature designed to prevent direct links between sender and recipient addresses on public blockchains. Integrated into NOW Wallet, Private Send introduces a toggle within the transaction flow. Instead of a direct
- Cardano (ADA) Poised for a 30% Rally, But Only if One Condition is Met
by Dimitar Dzhondzhorov on March 17, 2026 at 5:21 pmWhile some analysts think ADA could climb as high as $0.50 in the near term, certain indicators also point to the possibility of a pullback.
- Bitcoin Could Win Big as Central Banks Prepare to Hold Rates
by Wayne Jones on March 17, 2026 at 4:27 pmEconomists are penciling in UK inflation hitting 3% to 4% by end of 2026, complicating rate cuts for the foreseeable future.
- Ripple Price Prediction: What’s Next for XRP After Reclaiming Key Resistance?
by Shayan Markets on March 17, 2026 at 2:02 pmXRP is showing a modest recovery attempt, but the bigger picture still looks cautious on both the USDT and BTC pairs. The price has bounced from recent lows, and short-term momentum has improved, yet XRP is still trading below major moving averages and within broader bearish structures. That means buyers are improving the short-term picture,
- What If Bitcoin Everlight Shards Unlock Your BTC Earnings Today?
by Felix Mollen on March 17, 2026 at 1:59 pmThere’s a specific type of crypto participant who doesn’t chase price charts. They look for infrastructure. They look for systems that generate Bitcoin — not promises of Bitcoin, not tokens that might convert to Bitcoin someday — but actual BTC, flowing from real network activity. That participant is exactly who Bitcoin Everlight was built for.
- Aster Chain Launch: Defining a New Era for Onchain Privacy and Transparency
by Chainwire on March 17, 2026 at 1:45 pm[PRESS RELEASE – George Town, British Virgin Islands, March 17th, 2026] Aster, a privacy-focused trading ecosystem backed by YZi Labs, today announced the official launch of Aster Chain Mainnet. This purpose-built Layer 1 blockchain is designed to dismantle the “transparency trap” of modern DeFi, offering institutional-grade privacy and CEX-level performance to professional and retail traders
- Pi Network (PI) News Today: March 17
by Dimitar Dzhondzhorov on March 17, 2026 at 1:45 pmExplore all the latest and most important advancements across the Pi Network ecosystem.
- GSR Acquires Autonomous and Architech to Launch Integrated Capital Markets and Treasury Platform for Crypto
by Chainwire on March 17, 2026 at 1:11 pm[PRESS RELEASE – New York, United States, March 17th, 2026] GSR, crypto’s capital markets partner, today announced the $57 million acquisition of Autonomous and Architech. The transaction significantly expands the firm’s ability to support tokenized organizations from formation through scale. Autonomous will continue to operate under its existing brand within the GSR group, providing launch
- Bitcoin Price Analysis: Will The Rally Continue as BTC Nears Key Breakout Point?
by Shayan Markets on March 17, 2026 at 12:54 pmBitcoin is pressing into a major test. The rebound from the $60,000 area has now extended into the mid-$70,000s, which means the price is no longer just recovering. It is challenging the first real ceiling of this bounce, and that makes the current zone especially important for the next directional move. Bitcoin Price Analysis: The
- Mastercard Deepens Crypto Push With $1.8B Acquisition of Stablecoin Payments Firm BVNK
by Jordan Lyanchev on March 17, 2026 at 12:36 pmThe deal will include $300 million in contingent payments.
- Ripple Takes Over Brazil: Inside the Massive Institutional Expansion and VASP Application
by Jordan Lyanchev on March 17, 2026 at 12:17 pmThe company’s expansion in Brazil comes after it made big moves in Australia, the US, and Canada.
- Ethereum Price Analysis: ETH Still Not Out of the Woods Despite Surge Past $2.3K
by Shayan Markets on March 17, 2026 at 11:50 amEthereum is finally showing more upside potential. After spending weeks building a base above the February lows, ETH has now pushed into a key resistance zone, which makes this one of the more important tests since the selloff began. The rebound is real, but it is now approaching an area where sellers previously stepped in.
- Ripple (XRP) Price Jumps 8%, New Crypto Project PlayNance (GCoin) Locks 250M Tokens Within Hours
by Felix Mollen on March 17, 2026 at 10:28 amXRP’s price has increased by more than 8% over the past week, pushing above the pivotal $1.5 level. Ripple’s native cryptocurrency is also a leading performer for the past 24 hours, up by 2.8% – the most out of the top 10 coins by means of total market capitalization. It’s worth noting that XRP reached
- Zcash and MemeCore Soar by Double Digits, Bitcoin Touched $76K: Market Watch
by Jordan Lyanchev on March 17, 2026 at 10:13 amIn contrast, Pi Network’s native token continues to bleed out, dipping below $0.18 earlier today.
- Base58 Labs’ BASIS 2026 Blueprint Forges a New Standard for BTC, ETH, SOL & PAXG
by Chainwire on March 17, 2026 at 10:06 am[PRESS RELEASE – London, UK, March 17th, 2026] New roadmap positions BASIS as an institutional-grade digital asset management platform built for macro volatility, tokenized safe-haven demand, and frictionless Web3 onboarding. Base58 Labs today unveiled the BASIS 2026 Technical Blueprint & Infrastructure Roadmap, introducing what the company describes as a next-generation digital asset management platform purpose-built
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- Citi slashes Bitcoin target by $31,000 despite rising prices as Washington delays stall crypto breakout
by Liam ‘Akiba’ Wright on March 17, 2026 at 10:25 pmCitigroup cuts Bitcoin and Ethereum targets as slower US policy timeline trims the upside case Citigroup has cut its 12-month targets for Bitcoin and Ethereum, lowering its Bitcoin forecast to $112,000 from $143,000 and its Ethereum forecast to $3,175 from $4,304. The March 17 revision marks a sharp step down from the bank’s December view The post Citi slashes Bitcoin target by $31,000 despite rising prices as Washington delays stall crypto […]
- Moody’s recession odds hit ‘point of no return’ preparing Bitcoin to show its true market value in 2026
by Liam ‘Akiba’ Wright on March 17, 2026 at 7:35 pmBitcoin is heading toward its first real recession-era test as a mature institutional asset after Moody’s recession model rose to 48.6%, a level that, in that historical series, has not previously been reached without a recession following within 12 months. The historical ‘point of no return’ signal arrives as US growth slows, the labor market The post Moody’s recession odds hit ‘point of no return’ preparing Bitcoin to show its true […]
- Bitcoin price action retests $75k as G Coin by Playnance enters the utility-token conversation
by News Desk on March 17, 2026 at 6:48 pmBitcoin is back in focus after another sharp turn higher, with the asset trading at $73,772 on March 17 after hitting an intraday high of $75,937, according to market data. The move matters less as proof of a clean breakout than as evidence that buyers have rebuilt momentum after a punishing February washout. On Feb. The post Bitcoin price action retests $75k as G Coin by Playnance enters the utility-token conversation appeared first on […]
- XRP rallies as ledger activity surges — even as ETFs suffer over $50 million in outflows
by Oluwapelumi Adejumo on March 17, 2026 at 6:10 pmXRP gained nearly 10% over the past week, presenting a sharp divergence from the institutional sector as investment products tied to the token posted their steepest monthly outflows of the year. Data from CryptoSlate showed the digital asset reaching a monthly high of $1.60 over the last 24 hours before pulling back to stabilize at The post XRP rallies as ledger activity surges — even as ETFs suffer over $50 million in outflows appeared first […]
- Bitcoin breaks into a $2B options trap that can turn this rally violent around $75,000
by Gino Matos on March 17, 2026 at 4:05 pmFor weeks, Bitcoin (BTC) couldn’t convincingly break out of the $70,000 zone, which it kept circling as a real problem area. BTC repeatedly failed to close above that level from early February through early March, making the zone a meaningful area of resistance in a market shedding confidence. Glassnode’s Mar. 11 report described those failures The post Bitcoin breaks into a $2B options trap that can turn this rally violent around $75,000 […]
- As Solana turns six years old, the “memecoin chain” is quietly listing 200 plus tokenized stocks for Wall Street
by Gino Matos on March 17, 2026 at 2:10 pmFor most of its life, Solana’s brand was straightforward: fast infrastructure for whatever crypto wanted to do at volume. By year four, that mostly meant memecoins, and it stayed that way until year five. Solana became known for being the infrastructure for high-profile, and sometimes controversial, memecoin launches. A few cases include President Donald Trump-linked The post As Solana turns six years old, the “memecoin chain” is quietly […]
- Strategy on course to hit 1 million BTC this year — and STRC is the clearest reason why
by Oluwapelumi Adejumo on March 17, 2026 at 12:05 pmMichael Saylor’s Strategy bought 22,337 Bitcoin for about $1.57 billion last week, using a funding mix led by its variable-rate perpetual preferred stock, STRC. The March 16 announcement showed the company paid an average of $70,194 per Bitcoin in the purchase. The buy lifted Strategy’s holdings to 761,068 Bitcoin, valued at about $56.5 billion at The post Strategy on course to hit 1 million BTC this year — and STRC is the clearest reason […]
- Bitcoin price jumps as global markets shake, fueled by ETFs and institutional buying
by Andjela Radmilac on March 17, 2026 at 10:42 amBitcoin’s recovery is evolving into a broader market comeback as spot ETF inflows rebound, buyer activity returns after February’s sell-off, and fresh institutional accumulation helps push BTC back above $75,000. Bitcoin pushed above $75,000 in Asia trading hours, extending a rebound that’s getting harder to dismiss as a simple bounce. Wall Street is putting fresh The post Bitcoin price jumps as global markets shake, fueled by ETFs and […]
- New Bitcoin power law chart turns $124k into the ETF-era battleground
by Liam ‘Akiba’ Wright on March 16, 2026 at 8:10 pmBitcoin’s power law enters a 2026 stress test as Giovanni’s new chart shifts the debate from price targets to regime signals Bitcoin Power Law chart creator Giovanni Santostasi has added a new layer to one of crypto’s most durable valuation models. The chart shifts attention to Bitcoin’s movements away from the trend line, with a The post New Bitcoin power law chart turns $124k into the ETF-era battleground appeared first on CryptoSlate.
- Congress has only weeks left to convince banks on crypto CLARITY Act or risk losing it to midterms
by Oluwapelumi Adejumo on March 16, 2026 at 6:10 pmThe President-backed effort to set broader rules for US crypto markets is nearing a political deadline in Congress as banks press lawmakers and regulators to block stablecoin companies from offering rewards that resemble interest on deposits. The fight has become one of the central unresolved questions in Washington’s crypto agenda. At stake is whether dollar-linked The post Congress has only weeks left to convince banks on crypto CLARITY Act […]
- Time To Confront Islamic Terrorism
by Tyler Durden on March 18, 2026 at 3:40 amTime To Confront Islamic Terrorism Authored by Victor Joecks via The Epoch Times, Importing people who hate America didn’t end well. See if you can spot any similarities in these four events. During the weekend, President Donald Trump attacked Iran, Ndiaga Diagne opened fire at a bar in Austin. He wore a “Property of Allah” sweatshirt on top of an Iranian flag shirt. He killed three people and injured more than a dozen […]
- Footage Appears To Show China Mass-Producing Iranian-Style Kamikaze Drones
by Tyler Durden on March 18, 2026 at 3:15 amFootage Appears To Show China Mass-Producing Iranian-Style Kamikaze Drones Across both conflict theaters, the Russia-Ukraine war in Eastern Europe and the U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran, there is one common denominator that stands out the loudest: the widespread use of cheap kamikaze drones. Focusing on the Middle East, Iran’s counteroffensive strategy of mass kamikaze-drone swarms, missile barrages, and electronic warfare has […]
- Federal Government Cannot Implement Sweeping Funding Freeze: Appeals Court
by Tyler Durden on March 18, 2026 at 2:25 amFederal Government Cannot Implement Sweeping Funding Freeze: Appeals Court Authored by Zachary Stieber via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court decision blocking the Trump administration from freezing trillions of dollars in funding to states. The Eisenhower Executive Office Building, which houses the Office of Management and Budget, in Washington on Oct. 3, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The […]
- US Confirms Tesla–LG Energy Solution’s $4.3 Billion LFP Battery Plant In Michigan
by Tyler Durden on March 18, 2026 at 1:50 amUS Confirms Tesla–LG Energy Solution’s $4.3 Billion LFP Battery Plant In Michigan Authored by Evgenia Filimianova via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), The U.S. government has confirmed that Tesla and South Korea’s LG Energy Solution have signed a supply agreement to build a $4.3 billion lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cell factory in Michigan. A Tesla Model Y is displayed at the AI+Expo Special Competitive Studies Project […]
- Details Of Fire On US Navy’s Largest Carrier Much Worse Than Previously Known
by Tyler Durden on March 18, 2026 at 1:25 amDetails Of Fire On US Navy’s Largest Carrier Much Worse Than Previously Known There was chaos aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford after a major onboard fire knocked out a big swathe of living quarters, leaving hundreds of US sailors without beds in the middle of a live war deployment, in what marks a much bigger incident than what the Pentagon previously disclosed The fire occurred last week, raising immediate questions of whether it was […]
- California Democratic Lawmaker Seeks To Create Two New Muslim State Holidays
by Tyler Durden on March 18, 2026 at 1:00 amCalifornia Democratic Lawmaker Seeks To Create Two New Muslim State Holidays Authored by Bryan Hyde via American Greatness, Multiculturalism is on the march in California: A Democratic state lawmaker has introduced a bill to recognize two Muslim holidays as official state holidays. Fox 11 reports that California State Assembly member Matt Haney (D–San Francisco) has introduced AB 2017, which would designate Eid al-Fitr and […]
- Democrats Claim Thwarted Terror Attack Proves That Americans Don’t Need Guns
by Tyler Durden on March 18, 2026 at 12:35 amDemocrats Claim Thwarted Terror Attack Proves That Americans Don’t Need Guns Virginia Democrats have sent a sweeping gun-control package to hard-left Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s desk this past week. The assault weapons ban was introduced in January at the very start of the expanded Democratic majority’s rule in Richmond and is considered one of the most divisive issues facing Virginia residents as leftists seek to assert […]
- Bovino Out-Out: Top Border Patrol Official Plans To Retire
by Tyler Durden on March 18, 2026 at 12:10 amBovino Out-Out: Top Border Patrol Official Plans To Retire Authored by Aldgra Fredly via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Customs and Border Protection commander-at-large Gregory Bovino, who has led federal immigration raids in several major cities, said on March 15 that he will retire from the agency at the end of March. U.S. Border Patrol Commander-at-large Gregory Bovino seen here in Charlotte, N.C., on Nov. 17, 2025. Matt […]
- Did Two Weird Events At The Oscars Just Expose Woke Hollywood’s Greatest Fear?
by Tyler Durden on March 17, 2026 at 11:45 pmDid Two Weird Events At The Oscars Just Expose Woke Hollywood’s Greatest Fear? It’s no secret that the Oscars has largely abandoned its role as a showcase for the art of film, devolving into a schizophrenic fever dream of woke rants, political declarations and progressive platitudes that never seems to end. Yes, the event has always had political moments; celebrities are often very dumb people and the dumbest of people all think […]
- Kansas Introduces Medical Freedom Act; Would Impose $50,000 Fines For Vax Mandates Or Medical Discrimination
by Tyler Durden on March 17, 2026 at 11:20 pmKansas Introduces Medical Freedom Act; Would Impose $50,000 Fines For Vax Mandates Or Medical Discrimination Authored by Jon Fleetwood via JonFleetwood.com, A new bill introduced last week in the Kansas Legislature would prohibit government agencies, employers, schools, and businesses from denying services or employment based on a person’s medical decisions, including whether they accept or refuse vaccines, tests, masks, or other […]
- Tulsi Too? GOP Hits Back After Counterterrorism Chief Quits; Says Iran Threat To Americans Was ‘Imminent’
by Tyler Durden on March 17, 2026 at 11:02 pmTulsi Too? GOP Hits Back After Counterterrorism Chief Quits; Says Iran Threat To Americans Was ‘Imminent’ Update (1902ET): DNI Tulsi Gabbard (yes that Tulsi Gabbard) backed Johnson and Trump officials claiming that Iran posed an imminent threat, posting on X; The Office of the Director of National Intelligence is responsible for helping coordinate and integrate all intelligence to provide the President and Commander in Chief with […]
- Iran Confirms Death Of Ali Larijani In Another Key Loss Of Leadership
by Tyler Durden on March 17, 2026 at 10:55 pmIran Confirms Death Of Ali Larijani In Another Key Loss Of Leadership Summary: Iranian state media confirms deaths of top national security chief Larijani and Basij chief Gholamreza Soleimani. Israel issues widest evacuation order for Lebanon since the major 2006 war. Russia is trying to keep its regional ally Iran “in the fight”; Pentagon eyes ramping up Kamikaze drone use and production. Trump: War will be over […]
- “That Wasn’t Public”: Trump Stuns Johnson By Blurting Out GOP Rep.’s Dire Medical Condition
by Tyler Durden on March 17, 2026 at 10:40 pm“That Wasn’t Public”: Trump Stuns Johnson By Blurting Out GOP Rep.’s Dire Medical Condition President Donald Trump casually revealed Monday that Rep. Neal Dunn (R-FL) was facing a terminal heart diagnosis and would have been “dead by June” without the president stepping in to connect him with top White House doctors. The stunning disclosure came during a White House lunch with Kennedy Center Board members, where Trump and […]
- Trump Admin Seeks Alternative Fertilizer Supplies
by Tyler Durden on March 17, 2026 at 10:20 pmTrump Admin Seeks Alternative Fertilizer Supplies Authored by Evgenia Filimianova via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), The Trump administration is working on securing alternative fertilizer supplies for U.S. farmers as conflict with Iran threatens shipping through the Gulf, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on March 17. A tractor spreads fertilizer on a field at a farm in Church Hill, Md., on March 20, 2025. Jim […]
- Amazon Accelerates Last-Mile Delivery War With New 1-Hour Option
by Tyler Durden on March 17, 2026 at 10:00 pmAmazon Accelerates Last-Mile Delivery War With New 1-Hour Option Amazon is intensifying the last-mile delivery war with its announcement of an ultrafast delivery service, featuring new one-hour and three-hour options. Amazon Launches 1-Hour Delivery in Hundreds of U.S. Cities Bad for Instacart — zerohedge (@zerohedge) March 17, 2026 The new one-hour and three-hour delivery services will be available in 2,000 cities and towns, […]
- Greenwald: 9/11-Like Mass Casualty Attacks Could Trigger Permanent Emergency Measures
by Tyler Durden on March 17, 2026 at 9:40 pmGreenwald: 9/11-Like Mass Casualty Attacks Could Trigger Permanent Emergency Measures Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, Tucker Carlson sat down with independent journalist Glenn Greenwald for a pointed exchange that cut straight to concerns over free speech limits and the risk of domestic fallout from the ongoing Iran conflict. Greenwald laid out a sobering scenario: mass casualty attacks on U.S. soil could trigger […]
- Watch: Humanoid Robot Returns Tennis Shots With 96% Accuracy In Simulation Tests
by Tyler Durden on March 17, 2026 at 9:00 pmWatch: Humanoid Robot Returns Tennis Shots With 96% Accuracy In Simulation Tests Authored by Atharva Gosavi via Interesting Engineering, Galbot Robotics has released a video on its official X handle on March 16 showing a humanoid robot rallying tennis shots with a human player in real time. Robot playing tennis The demonstration showcases the company’s LATENT system, developed in collaboration with researchers from Tsinghua […]
- “We’re At War”: Ecuador Deploys 75,000 Troops, Launches Anti-Cartel Missile Strikes; Colombia Warns “We’re Being Bombed”
by Tyler Durden on March 17, 2026 at 8:40 pm“We’re At War”: Ecuador Deploys 75,000 Troops, Launches Anti-Cartel Missile Strikes; Colombia Warns “We’re Being Bombed” On Sunday, Ecuador launched a massive anti-cartel offensive involving 75,000 troops, armored vehicles, and helicopters, with support from the U.S., in what Interior Minister John Reimberg described as a “very strong offensive,” according to BBC News. “We’re at war,” Reimberg said. “Don’t take any risks, don’t go […]
- VDH: Our New Ungracious Immigrants
by Tyler Durden on March 17, 2026 at 8:20 pmVDH: Our New Ungracious Immigrants Authored by Victor Davis Hanson via American Greatness, The Traditional Immigrant Silicon Valley was energized by legal immigrants from all over the world who founded eBay, Google, Nvidia, SpaceX, Stripe, Sun Microsystems, Tesla, Yahoo, and a host of others. The Greek American Elia Kazan’s 1963 film America, America is a fictional account based on the Herculean struggle of the director’s […]
- Bank Of America Settles Lawsuit Over Ties To Jeffrey Epstein’s Sex Crimes
by Tyler Durden on March 17, 2026 at 7:40 pmBank Of America Settles Lawsuit Over Ties To Jeffrey Epstein’s Sex Crimes Authored by José Niño via Headline USA, Bank of America has reached a settlement with an anonymous woman who accused the financial giant of enabling Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking operation and profiting from his criminal enterprise. A Bank of America flies backward, emblematic of the financial institution’s backward mindset in prioritizing […]
- $5 Diesel Means A 35% Jump In Prices For US Consumers
by Tyler Durden on March 17, 2026 at 7:20 pm$5 Diesel Means A 35% Jump In Prices For US Consumers While US gasoline prices have risen substantially since the start of the Iran war (although RBOB futures suggest there is much more upside should oil prices remain around $100), the average price of diesel has already soared above $5 per gallon in the US, the highest since 2022, and pushing up supply chain costs and setting the stage for broader inflation for consumers. The […]
- Appeals Court Lifts Block On Expedited Third Country Deportations
by Tyler Durden on March 17, 2026 at 7:05 pmAppeals Court Lifts Block On Expedited Third Country Deportations Authored by Stacy Robinson via The Epoch Times, An appeals court ruled on Mar. 16 that the Trump administration could continue deporting illegal immigrants to places other than their native countries, without giving them a chance to protest against their destination. “There is more work ahead on this important issue, but this is a key win for [President Donald […]
- Warner Bros CEO To Collect $667 Million In Paramount Deal
by Tyler Durden on March 17, 2026 at 6:25 pmWarner Bros CEO To Collect $667 Million In Paramount Deal Authored by Andrew Moran via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav will collect about $667 million in compensation after the entertainment empire completes its sale to Paramount Skydance. President and CEO of Discovery Communications David Zaslav in Pasadena, Calif., on June 29, 2015. Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images Last month, the […]
- Trump Signs Order Assigning Vance To Head Anti-Fraud Task Force
by Tyler Durden on March 17, 2026 at 5:45 pmTrump Signs Order Assigning Vance To Head Anti-Fraud Task Force Authored by Janice Hisle via The Epoch Times, President Donald Trump signed an executive order on March 16, officially creating an anti-fraud task force headed by Vice President JD Vance, a job that could be one of the most important in the country, the president said during an Oval Office signing ceremony. Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson will […]
- Musk’s xAI Turns To Wall Street Bankers To Improve Grok’s Financial Analysis
by Tyler Durden on March 17, 2026 at 5:25 pmMusk’s xAI Turns To Wall Street Bankers To Improve Grok’s Financial Analysis Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI is expanding efforts to make its chatbot Grok more capable in financial analysis by hiring experienced finance professionals to help train the system, according to Bloomberg. Job listings show the company is recruiting investment bankers, traders, portfolio managers, and credit analysts to join its data-training teams. These […]
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- Trump Orders Historic 172M Barrel SPR Release Amid Middle East Crisis – Lowest Reserve Levels Since 1970s
by Sterling Ashworth on March 17, 2026 at 6:00 am(NaturalNews) Large-Scale SPR Release Authorized to Address Energy CostsPresident Donald Trump authorized the release of 172 million barrels of crude oil from the…
- Iranian Official Warns of $200 Oil Prices Amid Escalating Strait of Hormuz Tensions
by Garrison Vance on March 17, 2026 at 6:00 am(NaturalNews) Iran Warns of $200 Oil as Hormuz Blockade Threat IntensifiesA senior Iranian military spokesperson warned on March 11, that global crude oil prices …
- A Knowledge Revolution: Bright Learn Announces Hundreds of Free Audiobooks Each Month for Self-Reliance and Decentralized Learning
by Mike Adams on March 17, 2026 at 6:00 am(NaturalNews) A Breakthrough in Accessible KnowledgeImagine a world where vital knowledge is locked behind high prices, digital gatekeepers, and restrictive techn…
- The truth about fats: Which to embrace, which to limit for long-term health
by Willow Tohi on March 17, 2026 at 6:00 am(NaturalNews) Not all dietary fats are equal; trans fats are harmful, while unsaturated fats are essential for health. Saturated fats, found in animal produc…
- Hamas reasserts control in Gaza as Iran war diverts global attention
by Laura Harris on March 17, 2026 at 6:00 am(NaturalNews) The Israel-Iran conflict has shifted global attention, allowing Hamas to quietly rebuild its influence and authority inside Gaza. Social media …
- FDA’s raw milk cheese scare: Another case of selective fearmongering?
by Patrick Lewis on March 17, 2026 at 6:00 am(NaturalNews) Their own data shows pathogen levels are “relatively low and similar to other foods,” debunking decades of fearmongering while ignoring pasteurize…
- Alternative Health Sources Identify Several Fish High in Vitamin D
by Coco Somers on March 17, 2026 at 6:00 am(NaturalNews) Introduction: Vitamin D Needs and Dietary SourcesVitamin D is crucial for bone health and immune function, according to numerous health researchers …
- Pro-Iran hackers claim Microsoft outage, vow escalating attacks on U.S. firms
by Cassie B. on March 17, 2026 at 6:00 am(NaturalNews) Pro-Iran hackers are attacking major U.S. corporate and digital infrastructure. These groups publicly claim credit and vow more attacks over U….
- Ticks and the growing threat beyond Lyme disease
by Ava Grace on March 17, 2026 at 6:00 am(NaturalNews) A nine-year study in New York’s Hudson Valley found the malaria-like parasite Babesia microti, which causes babesiosis, is now remarkably common i…
- Groundwater contamination near golf courses linked to increased Parkinson’s risk
by Patrick Lewis on March 17, 2026 at 6:00 am(NaturalNews) Residents living within a mile of golf courses face a 126% higher risk of Parkinson’s due to pesticide exposure, compared to those living six mile…
- U.S. Firm Deploys Humanoid Robots in Ukraine for Field Testing
by Edison Reed on March 17, 2026 at 6:00 am(NaturalNews) Humanoid Robots Deployed in Ukraine for Military AssessmentA Silicon Valley robotics startup has deployed humanoid robots in Ukraine for field testi…
- Commercial Shipping Persists in Critical Waterway as Conflict Escalates
by Garrison Vance on March 17, 2026 at 6:00 am(NaturalNews) At least a dozen commercial vessels have transited the contested Strait of Hormuz since late February 2026, navigating a live war zone to deliver crud…
- Global allies BALK at Trump’s call to deploy warships to the Strait of Hormuz
by Ramon Tomey on March 17, 2026 at 6:00 am(NaturalNews) Oil prices surpass $100/barrel due to Iran’s retaliatory restrictions on Strait of Hormuz shipments after U.S.-Israeli strikes, threatening worldw…
- The great dimming: New York’s push for a statewide lights-out mandate faces practical and philosophical backlash
by Ava Grace on March 17, 2026 at 6:00 am(NaturalNews) A proposed New York law, the Dark Skies Protection Act, would mandate a nightly blackout of most outdoor lighting from 11 p.m. to sunrise, aiming …
- Lycopene: The powerful antioxidant hidden in red fruits and vegetables
by Belle Carter on March 17, 2026 at 6:00 am(NaturalNews) Lycopene is a carotenoid with double the antioxidant capacity of beta-carotene, neutralizing free radicals to reduce oxidative stress, aging and c…
- Iran seeks full American military withdrawal from Persian Gulf as U.S. allies retreat
by Lance D Johnson on March 17, 2026 at 6:00 am(NaturalNews) The myth of American military invincibility is crumbling in the Persian Gulf. A reckless U.S.-Israeli military campaign, initiated with boasts of swif…
- The hidden triggers of gout: How diet and lifestyle fuel the pain—and how to stop it
by Evangelyn Rodriguez on March 17, 2026 at 6:00 am(NaturalNews) Gout is caused by uric acid buildup, forming painful crystals in joints due to dietary and lifestyle factors, primarily high-purine foods (meat, s…
- Winter Storm Systems Prompt Travel Warnings and Power Outage Concerns Across United States
by Iva Greene on March 17, 2026 at 6:00 am(NaturalNews) IntroductionThree major winter weather systems are converging across the central and eastern United States, prompting widespread warnings for travel…
- Potential Atlantic Current Weakening Identified by Researchers, Debate Continues on Causes and Implications
by Iva Greene on March 17, 2026 at 6:00 am(NaturalNews) IntroductionResearchers from multiple institutions have published analyses suggesting the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) may be …
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- OpenSea Delays Token Launch Again, Citing Market Conditions
on March 17, 2026 at 9:53 pmNFT marketplace shelves March 30 TGE target with no new date, ends rewards campaign, and offers fee refunds.
- SEC Clarifies How Federal Securities Laws Apply to Crypto Assets
on March 17, 2026 at 7:46 pmThe SEC has issued an official interpretation clarifying the application of federal securities laws to crypto assets and transactions, marking a significant step in regulatory clarity for the industry.
- Pyth Network Launches 24/7 Oil Index as Volatility Spikes Amid Iran Conflict
on March 17, 2026 at 6:53 pmThe oracle network’s new composite index blends institutional and onchain data sources to produce a constantly updated crude oil reference price.
- ZEC Rallies 20% After Cypherpunk Reports First Annual Profit
on March 17, 2026 at 5:51 pmThe Winklevoss-backed Zcash treasury company reported $4.8 million in net income in 2025, driven by unrealized gains on its ZEC holdings.
- CFTC Clears Phantom to Offer Derivatives Trading Without Broker Registration
on March 17, 2026 at 5:48 pmThe popular Solana wallet can now partner with registered exchanges to offer in-app access to derivatives and event contracts without registering as a broker.
- World Launches AgentKit to Let AI Agents Carry Proof of Human Backing
on March 17, 2026 at 3:00 pmThe toolkit integrates with Coinbase’s x402 protocol, giving platforms a way to verify a real person stands behind an automated agent — without revealing who that person is.
- Mastercard to Acquire Stablecoin Infra Firm BVNK for up to $1.8 Billion
on March 17, 2026 at 2:15 pmThe move aims to integrate BVNK’s infra into Mastercard’s network to bridge on-chain payments and existing fiat rails.
- Aster Launches Privacy-Focused Layer 1
on March 17, 2026 at 1:52 pmThe second-largest perpetual futures DEX by volume began the rollout of its mainnet, which uses ZK proofs to keep trades private.
- Ripple to expand in Brazil with custody, payments, and brokerage services ahead of central bank approval push: Ripple
on March 17, 2026 at 1:17 pmRipple is adding custody, payments, and brokerage tools for digital asset management in Brazil as it prepares to seek regulatory approval from the country’s central bank.
- Cari Network launches tokenized deposit platform on ZKsync’s Prividium for US regional banks: Cari Network
on March 17, 2026 at 12:16 pmCari Network is building a bank-governed tokenized deposit platform on ZKsync’s Prividium stack, offering US regional lenders an onchain payments rail with stablecoin-like speed and transferability.