Monthly Archives: March 2026

OP_NET has launched a “SlowFi” DeFi stack that runs smart contracts directly in standard Bitcoin transactions with BTC as the only gas asset, avoiding bridges and wrapped BTC. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/opnet-brings-native-defi-to-bitcoin?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Beyond immediate losses, attacks often lead to prolonged downtime, liquidity shocks and confidence erosion, as interconnected DeFi systems amplify the impact across markets. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/hacked-crypto-tokens-drop-61-on-average-and-rarely-recover-security-report-says-embargo-thursday?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Apex Group’s Tokeny and Polygon Labs are launching T-REX Ledger, a Polygon-based blockchain that aims to centralize compliance for ERC-3643 security tokens. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/apex-polygon-launch-compliance-chain?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek announced a 12% workforce reduction due to AI integrations, warning that companies “that do not make this pivot immediately will fail.” Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-com-cuts-staff-ai-pivot?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Bitcoin price correction reversed at $69,500, preserving a new higher BTC trading range as gold led a post-Fed macro asset sell-off. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-tests-old-2021-top-gold-falls-six-week-lows-under-4-7k?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Listings and on-ramps monetized access scarcity. Intent-based protocols make it native to networks, ending gatekeeper detours forever. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/intent-protocols-make-access-native?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

US Bitcoin and altcoin ETFs saw notable outflows on Wednesday as BTC dipped below $71,000 and investor sentiment returned to extreme fear. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/spot-bitcoin-etf-end-inflow-streak-164-million-outflows?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Ether risks over $2.5 billion in long liquidations below $2K, with volatility increasing the chance of a retest of $1,800 support. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/ethereum-long-squeeze-risk-rises-eth-price-dips-2-100?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

The ruling Democratic Party responded, saying it has not formed a consensus on abolishing the tax but will review the new proposal. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/south-korea-opposition-proposes-scrapping-crypto-tax-2027?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound