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Bitcoin’s biggest DeFi drawback under attack as OpNet unlocks smart contracts on mainnet
Bitcoin’s biggest limitation is being challenged as OpNet brings native, yield-generating DeFi directly to the Bitcoin mainnet.

Crypto.com cuts 12% of staff as it integrates AI across the business for efficiency
The exchange laid off about 180 employees as it restructures and rolls out enterprise-wide AI to drive efficiencies.


Venus’ XVS token plunges 9% as exploit leaves protocol with bad debt
The exploit, which occurred on March 16, didn’t appear to impact XVS prices until analysis showed major holders moving large amounts to exchanges.

Bitcoin slips below $70,000 as oil surge, Fed pause weigh on risk assets
BTC dipped below $70,000 as energy prices spiked and the Fed held interest rates, pressuring crypto and equities.

Bitcoin OGs dump over $100 million in BTC after hawkish Fed dents rate cut hopes
OGs sell as Fed's hawkish stance on rates pressures crypto and other risk assets.

Forget market hours: Leading ETP firm just opened 24/7 liquidity for tokenized stocks, gold and money market funds
ETP market giant Flow Traders just launched 24/7 over-the-counter (OTC) liquidity service for tokenized assets.

The era of cheap money is over as the Iran war creates a permanent 'inflation floor'
The Iran war is creating a permanent inflation floor that could end the era of cheap money and expose the fragility of global energy markets.

Powell's comments on oil, inflation are likely to guide bitcoin traders
Your day-ahead look for March 18, 2026

Bitcoin holds steady at $74,000 as traders turn cautious before Fed meeting
BTC consolidated with subdued volatility, while derivatives positioning and macro uncertainty signaled cautious market sentiment.

