A new gold-linked yield stablecoin aims to tap commodity markets for returns as institutions explore alternatives to Treasury-backed tokens. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/theo-100m-vault-gold-linked-yield-stablecoin?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Monthly Archives: March 2026
World launches AgentKit with Coinbase integration to enable human-verified AI agents
The new toolkit from Sam Altman’s startup lets AI agents prove they are backed by a unique human while interacting with websites, APIs and other online services. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/world-launches-agentkit-coinbase-integration-enable-human-verified-ai-agents-embargo?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Strategy halts Bitcoin buying via STRC: Will BTC price dip again?
Strategy often pauses BTC buys when STRC falls below $100, a setup that has previously coincided with 25%–40% Bitcoin declines. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/strategy-halts-bitcoin-buying-via-strc-will-btc-price-dip-again?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
XRP holders hit a record 7.7M: Will price break through $1.60 next?
XRP’s road to recovery will pick up momentum if network usage continues rising and bulls push the price above the $1.60 resistance. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/xrp-holders-hit-record-7-7m-will-price-break-1-60?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Mastercard agrees to acquire BVNK in $1.8B stablecoin deal
Mastercard agreed to acquire BVNK for up to $1.8 billion as it expands further into stablecoin and blockchain-based payments. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/mastercard-to-acquire-bvnk-in-1-8b-stablecoin-deal?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Maestro launches mining-backed Bitcoin credit market for institutions
Maestro launched Mezzamine, a Bitcoin credit market linking institutional BTC holders with miners seeking capital backed by mining output. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/maestro-bitcoin-credit-market-institutional-mining-yield?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
PayPal expands PYUSD stablecoin to users in 70 countries
PayPal is rolling out its PYUSD stablecoin in 68 additional countries beyond the US and UK, aiming to reduce cross-border fees and offer rewards on holdings. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/paypal-expand-pyusd-stablecoin-70-countries?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
‘Bitcoin Standard’ author explores reality where decentralized gold stopped WWI
Saifedean Ammous, the author of The Bitcoin Standard, released an alternate history last fall, in which a decentralized gold system uproots central banking. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-standard-author-ammous-envisions-world-without-fiat?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Cango reports $285M Q4 loss as Bitcoin mining costs surge in 2025
Cango shares fell from about $4.50 in October to around $0.68, declining more than 84% over six months amid losses and restructuring. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/cango-q4-loss-285m-mining-revenue-costs-2025?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Stablecoins to replace old FX rails, but off-ramps remain a chokepoint
Stablecoins are emerging as cheaper alternatives to costly legacy FX rails, but off-ramps such as bank account access add significant friction, according to Delphi Digital. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/stablecoins-replace-fx-rails-chokepoint?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound