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- Sam Bankman-Fried’s past political cash gives AI PAC fuel for bashing NY candidate Boresby Margaux Nijkerk on March 20, 2026 at 8:03 pm
A mailer from Think Big PAC told voters that the Democratic U.S. House candidate once got $100,000 in support from the former head of failed global exchange FTX.
- Senators say they’ve reached compromise on yield to advance crypto market billby Jesse Hamilton on March 20, 2026 at 7:27 pm
One of the major sticking points on the crypto market structure bill may be resolved, at least enough to move toward a Senate hearing to advance the bill.
- Kalshi gets temporary Nevada ban in dispute over sports bettingby Jesse Hamilton on March 20, 2026 at 6:45 pm
A Nevada court issued a 14-day ban on a wide range of contracts from prediction market firm Kalshi as the firm continues battling with state regulators.
- Nasdaq winning SEC approval to move stocks onchain shows how Wall Street is taking charge of crypto techby Krisztian Sandor on March 20, 2026 at 5:04 pm
Nasdaq’s structure the SEC approved opens door to bring blockchain benefits to equities, while preserving the same-old intermediaries and market structure, industry insiders say.
- Bitcoin’s latest fear unlocked as rate hike bets rise and bond markets crumbleby James Van Straten on March 20, 2026 at 2:51 pm
For now, surging oil prices and persistent geopolitical tensions are driving inflation fears and weakening traditional safe-haven assets.
- Why CoinDesk PitchFest matters heading into Miamiby Chelsie Lin on March 20, 2026 at 2:30 pm
Lin examines the role of the Consensus event in providing founders with structured access to the sector’s most influential decision-makers.
- Crypto wallet maker Ledger taps former Circle exec as CFO to help lead IPO pushby Helene Braun on March 20, 2026 at 1:57 pm
The crypto security firm is expanding its U.S. footprint and strengthening its leadership team as it prepares for a potential public listing.
- Kalshi valuation doubles to $22 billion in latest funding round: Bloombergby Olivier Acuna on March 20, 2026 at 1:25 pm
The new $1 billion investment round indicates that interest in the embattled prediction market remains.
- CoinDesk 20 performance update: Aptos (APT) gains 6.3% as index risesby CoinDesk Indices on March 20, 2026 at 1:12 pm
Bitcoin Cash (BCH), up 2.5% from Thursday, joined Aptos (APT) as a top performer.
- Coinbase introduces stock perpetual futures contracts for non-U.S. customersby Francisco Rodrigues on March 20, 2026 at 12:51 pm
The contracts trade 24/7, are cash-settled in USDC and allow for up to 10-times leverage on single-stock contracts and 20-times on ETF products.
- Iran war volatility is driving oil trading boom on Hyperliquid, says JPMorganby Will Canny on March 20, 2026 at 12:45 pm
Round-the-clock oil trading on Hyperliquid is drawing investors beyond crypto as geopolitical shocks expose gaps in traditional markets, the bank said.
- Bitcoin holds steady, with one analyst seeing the upside emergingby Francisco Rodrigues on March 20, 2026 at 11:41 am
Your day-ahead look for March 20, 2026
- Crypto market steadies as derivatives signal caution, macro pressure buildsby Oliver Knight on March 20, 2026 at 10:49 am
BTC holds near $70,500 as derivatives turn defensive, macro risks weigh on sentiment and altcoins show pockets of strength.
- Ripple data reveals stablecoins are becoming the go-to tool for corporate treasuryby Omkar Godbole on March 20, 2026 at 8:48 am
A new Ripple survey of more than 1,000 global finance leaders finds that digital assets are now seen as a strategic necessity rather than an optional experiment.
- Bitcoin’s price action looks dangerously similar to the pattern that sent it crashing to $60,000by Omkar Godbole on March 20, 2026 at 7:14 am
The recent price action echoes the November–January pattern, showing weak conviction among the “buy the dip” crowd.
- Bitcoin jumps to $70,800 as oil retreats; ether and XRP lagby Omkar Godbole on March 20, 2026 at 5:43 am
Oil prices slipped as major economies announced joint efforts to stabilize energy markets.
- Morgan Stanley sets MSBT ticker and $1 million seed capital for bitcoin ETFby Omkar Godbole on March 20, 2026 at 5:05 am
Morgan Stanley has filed to launch a spot Bitcoin ETF with the ticker MSBT and a $1 million seed at debut.
- Crypto Clarity Act inches toward Senate hearing as lawmakers weigh legislative tradesby Jesse Hamilton on March 19, 2026 at 10:10 pm
The White House may be reviewing fresh legislative text, and lawmakers are reportedly weighing offers to banks of other, unrelated provisions for their support.
- DeFi risk management giant Gauntlet sees $380 million exit as OKX crypto campaign endsby Margaux Nijkerk on March 19, 2026 at 8:12 pm
Gauntlet noted that deposits are now back to same levels before the campaign, and has navigated large capital swings before due to incentive campaign endings, airdrops, and shifts in market conditions which regularly produce short-period swings in either direction.
- Crypto markets – and the American people – deserve clarityby Paul S. Atkins on March 19, 2026 at 8:12 pm
The SEC is pivoting away from its previous regulatory strategy.
- Appeals court clears way for Nevada to temporarily ban prediction market Kalshiby Nikhilesh De on March 19, 2026 at 8:12 pm
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals denied a legal effort by Kalshi to stave off an expected temporary restraining order from the state of Nevada.
- Coinbase’s bitcoin yield fund goes onchain with Apex’s tokenization pushby Krisztian Sandor on March 19, 2026 at 8:09 pm
The Coinbase Bitcoin Yield Fund’s tokenized share class runs on Base as the $3.5 trillion fund services giant Apex applies tokenization across its business.
- Wall Street heavyweight Cantor among investment banks pitching FalconX for its potential IPOby Will Canny on March 19, 2026 at 7:23 pm
Crypto trading firm FalconX’s CEO has previously said it is considering a public listing.
- Market maker IMC Trading hires Alex Casimo as chief commercial officer for its crypto businessby Will Canny on March 19, 2026 at 6:34 pm
Casimo will be responsible for growing the Dutch market maker’s institutional crypto offering.
- Bitcoin holds $69,000 as gold tumbles and oil spikes, but one analyst says stay on sidelinesby Krisztian Sandor on March 19, 2026 at 4:54 pm
While bitcoin has shown relative strength against gold since the war in Iran broke out, investors are better off holding off “dry powder” while prices swing wildly on headlines, said Wintermute’s Bryan Tan.
- The Ultimate Launchpad? Why Bitcoin’s Current Price Action Mirrors the 2017 and 2020 Bull Runsby Chayanika Deka on March 20, 2026 at 7:22 pm
Bitcoin is testing a historic floor zone tied to previous parabolic rallies.
- Bittensor (TAO) Hits a 3-Month Peak: What Caused the Rally and What Comes Next?by Dimitar Dzhondzhorov on March 20, 2026 at 5:43 pm
TAO “looks like it’s about to go on a massive run,” one analyst argued.
- Morgan Stanley Files Second Amendment for Direct Spot Bitcoin ETF Productby Wayne Jones on March 20, 2026 at 4:13 pm
BNY Mellon will handle cash custody and administration while Coinbase takes care of prime brokerage and BTC custody.
- These Trending Altcoins Are Turning Heads: Bittensor (TAO), SIREN, and GCOIN by PlayNanceby Felix Mollen on March 20, 2026 at 3:41 pm
The cryptocurrency market has remained shaky over the past 24 hours, and sentiment remains in “Extreme Fear” according to the popular Crypto Fear and Greed Index. The total market capitalization is dwindling, currently at about $2.47 trillion as of this writing. Bitcoin’s Price Struggles Through the Week Before we proceed with the altcoins, let’s have
- Crypto Price Analysis Mar-20: ETH, XRP, ADA, BNB, and HYPEby Duo Nine on March 20, 2026 at 3:09 pm
This Friday, we examine Ethereum, Ripple, Cardano, Binance Coin, and Hyperliquid in greater detail. Ethereum (ETH) Ethereum tested the $2,400 resistance this week, but it was quickly rejected as the overall market entered a significant pullback. Nevertheless, the price is up by 2% compared to last week. Hopefully, buyers will manage to hold the price
- Bitcoin Volatility Rising Again — Investors Are Turning to Everlight Shards for Passive BTC Rewardsby Felix Mollen on March 20, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Bitcoin opened 2026 with a brief window of relative calm — and then the market remembered what it does best. Geopolitical tensions, a derivatives market running on elevated leverage, and a macro environment still digesting shifting interest rate expectations have combined to push Bitcoin’s 30-day volatility metrics to their highest levels since March 2025. Price
- Bitcoin Struggles at $70K After $76K Rejection as Fed Holds Rates: Weekly Recapby Jordan Lyanchev on March 20, 2026 at 2:40 pm
The Federal Reserve left the interest rates unchanged as many expected, but BTC still struggled after the announcement.
- ADA’s Next Price Targets, XRP Whales on the Move, and More: Bits Recap March 20by Dimitar Dzhondzhorov on March 20, 2026 at 1:49 pm
Here’s everything most interesting surrounding ADA, XRP, and BTC.
- Bitcoin ETFs Smash Records: 4 Highest Trading Volumes Ever All in Past Monthby Wayne Jones on March 20, 2026 at 12:22 pm
At nearly $91 billion in total net assets, spot Bitcoin ETFs now represent about 6.4% of BTC’s entire market value.
- $METAWIN Presale Raises $350,000 in Hoursby Chainwire on March 20, 2026 at 12:21 pm
[PRESS RELEASE – Panama City, Panama, March 20th, 2026] $METAWIN Raises $350,000 in Hours as First Two Tranches Sell Out – Sub-10c Pricing Closes Today! Less than 12 hours after launch, the $METAWIN community token presale has raised $350,000 and sold out its first two tranches entirely. The raise happened in a matter of hours
- Crypto.com Review 2026: Features, Pros & Cons, Step-by-Step Guideby Bridgit Murphy on March 20, 2026 at 9:31 am
Crypto.com has positioned itself as one of the most recognized exchanges in the industry. It serves as a fully-spectrum platform, offering everything from spot and futures trading to staking and a Visa card-linked ecosystem, as well as self-custody wallet solutions. The exchange supports hundreds of cryptocurrencies and serves a global user base. It’s suited for
- Pi Network’s PI Token Rebounds Hard as Major Upgrade Approachesby Jordan Lyanchev on March 20, 2026 at 9:11 am
The PI token is among the top-performing altcoins today.
- XRP Could Struggle in 2026 — Why Some Holders Are Quietly Switching to Bitcoin Everlight Shardsby Felix Mollen on March 20, 2026 at 9:02 am
The SEC lawsuit against Ripple that was compressing XRP sentiment for many years has finally concluded a few months back. Exchanges that had previously delisted the cryptocurrency are now back offering it. And yet, the token has spent the first few months of this year trading sideways, while the broader crypto market was moving around
- Another Exchange Slashes 30% Workforce as AI Pivot Deepens Amid Mounting Lossesby Chayanika Deka on March 20, 2026 at 7:54 am
Gemini’s workforce shrinks to 445 employees as exchange pivots toward AI.
- How Will Markets React to $2.1B Crypto Options Expiring?by Martin Young on March 20, 2026 at 5:45 am
Another Friday is here again, and another batch of Bitcoin and Ethereum options contracts is expiring as spot markets retreat from their recent rally.
- Igra Network Launches Public Mainnet as Decentralized EVM Layer on Kaspa’s Proof-of-Work BlockDAGby Chainwire on March 20, 2026 at 5:41 am
[PRESS RELEASE – Zug, Switzerland, March 19th, 2026] Following six months of testing with zero state divergence, Igra Network opens public access to a 3,000+ TPS smart contract environment secured by proof-of-work consensus. Fifteen protocols are deploying at launch alongside cross-chain connectivity through Hyperlane. A security audit by Sigma Prime completed with no unresolved issues.
- Now Live: MetaWinners Community Launches $METAWIN Token Presaleby Chainwire on March 20, 2026 at 5:39 am
[PRESS RELEASE – Panama City, Panama, March 19th, 2026] The $METAWINNERS token presale is now live at mw.xyz. $METAWIN is the community token of the MetaWinners – a collective of crypto natives that has grown into one of the most active and recognisable communities in Web3. With 440,000 connected wallets, 300,000 social community members, a
- Bitcoin Clears Key Supply Wall, But Weak Conviction Clouds Bull Market Outlookby Chayanika Deka on March 19, 2026 at 10:14 pm
Bitcoin’s push to $74,000 demonstrated strength, but heavy profit-taking and low futures activity suggest the rally may lack long-term sustainability.
- Bitcoin and Ethereum Markets Rattled by Iran Tensions, Hot Inflation Data, and Fed Warningby Wayne Jones on March 19, 2026 at 8:06 pm
Analysts are watching $2,180–$2,200 on Ethereum closely, as a sustained break below it could open the door all the way to $1,900
- River (RIVER) Soars 50% Weekly: Further Gains Ahead or Brutal Collapse?by Dimitar Dzhondzhorov on March 19, 2026 at 6:47 pm
Certain market observers predicted that the asset’s price could soon surpass $50, while others cautioned traders to be extremely careful.
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- Britain’s bond panic is currently making the case for Bitcoin many people seem to have forgettenby Liam ‘Akiba’ Wright on March 20, 2026 at 9:05 pm
Britain’s bond scare is reopening a question Bitcoin was built for – moments when trust in sovereign debt and monetary management starts to crack. Britain’s fiscal squeeze turned sharper after official borrowing data showed February public sector net borrowing hit £14.3 billion, up £2.2 billion from a year earlier and the second-highest February reading since The post Britain’s bond panic is currently making the case for Bitcoin many […]
- Why rising mortgage rates and gas prices are suddenly impacting Bitcoin holders directlyby Liam ‘Akiba’ Wright on March 20, 2026 at 7:20 pm
Your gas bill just became a Bitcoin story Fresh March data tied one household pressure point to one market trade. The preliminary survey from the University of Michigan put consumer sentiment at 55.5, the lowest reading of 2026, and said gasoline prices had exerted the most immediate impact felt by consumers. The same release showed The post Why rising mortgage rates and gas prices are suddenly impacting Bitcoin holders directly appeared first […]
- While the world watches oil prices, one critical Fed cash backstop is almost emptyby Liam ‘Akiba’ Wright on March 20, 2026 at 5:30 pm
Bitcoin’s real macro risk right now is more discreet than simply watching the price of oil. Behind the scenes, a Fed liquidity cushion is nearly gone, and it can quickly become a headwind for Bitcoin’s attempt to avoid a deep crypto winter. On March 19, usage of the Federal Reserve’s overnight reverse repo facility stood The post While the world watches oil prices, one critical Fed cash backstop is almost empty appeared first on CryptoSlate.
- Bitcoin beating gold and stocks right now is making “smart money” worriedby Oluwapelumi Adejumo on March 20, 2026 at 2:05 pm
Bitcoin investors are buying protection around $50,000 even as the flagship digital asset holds near $70,000 and has recently outperformed gold, the S&P 500, and the US dollar during the ongoing Iran war. According to CryptoSlate’s data, Bitcoin was trading at about $70,688 at press time, which means hedging around the $50,000 level means investors are The post Bitcoin beating gold and stocks right now is making “smart money” worried […]
- Vanity Fair “bathrobe-gate” proves $135 million bought the crypto industry leverage but not respectby Gino Matos on March 20, 2026 at 12:30 pm
When Vanity Fair published “Crypto’s True Believers Demand to Be Taken Seriously” on Mar. 17, the backlash arrived within hours. Hayden Adams said he had passed on the shoot after being asked to pose in a bathrobe in a sauna. Camila Russo called the framing “so off.” Nic Carter compared the group photograph to the The post Vanity Fair “bathrobe-gate” proves $135 million bought the crypto industry leverage but not respect appeared […]
- Even at $70,000 Bitcoin is now exposed to a bigger fight that it cannot controlby Gino Matos on March 20, 2026 at 10:25 am
The Fed kept rates unchanged at 3.50%-3.75% on Mar. 18, lifted its 2026 inflation projections to 2.7% for both headline and core PCE, and held to a median year-end fed-funds path of 3.4%. Chair Jerome Powell said higher energy prices will push up overall inflation in the near term and that the implications of events The post Even at $70,000 Bitcoin is now exposed to a bigger fight that it cannot control appeared first on CryptoSlate.
- Retail is rushing into gold, but institutions are buying Bitcoin again – so why the split?by Oluwapelumi Adejumo on March 19, 2026 at 10:10 pm
Retail investors became the main force behind gold-fund buying over the past six months, helping extend bullion’s rise even as some institutional money started to step back. At the same time, fresh inflows into US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) show part of Wall Street rebuilding crypto exposure through the regulated ETF channel, setting up The post Retail is rushing into gold, but institutions are buying Bitcoin again – so why […]
- Coinbase tells users to follow ‘foolish’ steps scammers use to withdraw funds from walletsby Oluwapelumi Adejumo on March 19, 2026 at 8:05 pm
Coinbase is directing some Commerce users to a seed-phrase recovery flow ahead of a March 31 migration deadline. The issue sits inside Coinbase’s shutdown plan for legacy Commerce wallets. In its transition guide, Coinbase says users with funds in a Commerce wallet must withdraw them before March 31, 2026, when the Commerce portal and withdrawal The post Coinbase tells users to follow ‘foolish’ steps scammers use to withdraw funds from […]
- RIP metaverse: Land values capitulate as $24M metaverse plot collapses to just $9,000by Liam ‘Akiba’ Wright on March 19, 2026 at 6:10 pm
Metaverse land never recovered. The numbers now show how far it fell The biggest metaverse land deals of the 2021 and 2022 boom now map to four- and five-digit values when priced against current collection floors, rather than the six- and seven-figure valuations buyers once paid. The decline runs through the entire metaverse land trade. The post RIP metaverse: Land values capitulate as $24M metaverse plot collapses to just $9,000 appeared first […]
- Playnance’s G Coin goes live on MEXC as staking momentum buildsby News Desk on March 19, 2026 at 4:40 pm
Trading begins on MEXC Playnance’s G Coin has entered open-market trading, with the G Coin/USDT pair going live on MEXC after the project’s Token Generation Event on March 18. MEXC’s official announcement said deposits were open and withdrawals would begin on March 19, while the exchange’s live G Coin page shows the pair as active. The post Playnance’s G Coin goes live on MEXC as staking momentum builds appeared first on CryptoSlate.
- ‘TRUMP AMERICA AI Act’ Repeals Section 230, Expands Liability, & Establishes Centralized Federal Control Over AI Systemsby Tyler Durden on March 20, 2026 at 6:45 pm
‘TRUMP AMERICA AI Act’ Repeals Section 230, Expands Liability, & Establishes Centralized Federal Control Over AI Systems Authored by Jon Fleetwood via JonFleetwood.com, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn has released a 291-page legislative framework that would repeal Section 230, expand liability across the artificial intelligence ecosystem, and establish a unified federal rulebook governing how AI systems are built, deployed, and […]
- Will Chinese Robot Maker Unitree’s Shanghai IPO Spark A Humanoid-Investing Bubbleby Tyler Durden on March 20, 2026 at 6:25 pm
Will Chinese Robot Maker Unitree’s Shanghai IPO Spark A Humanoid-Investing Bubble Unitree Robotics, one of China’s top robot makers – spanning robo-dogs to humanoid robots – has filed for a Shanghai STAR Board IPO, according to Bloomberg. The planned listing suggests that the humanoid robotics industry is entering a more accelerated commercialization phase in 2026, with a broader pipeline of public offerings likely to emerge […]
- Chokepoint Madness: Iran Refuses Hormuz Talks As Houthis Threaten Red Sea Straitby Tyler Durden on March 20, 2026 at 5:48 pm
Chokepoint Madness: Iran Refuses Hormuz Talks As Houthis Threaten Red Sea Strait Summary Oil rises on news of a second massive Marine deployment toward Gulf in a week, as Trump calls NATO a ‘paper tiger’. IRGC contradicts Bibi: says missile production is ongoing, is of “no concern” – even as IRGC spokesman Ali Mohammad Naeini is reported killed. Energy war ongoing: Major sites damaged across the region – Haifa refinery […]
- John Fetterman Reveals Who’s Really The Leader Of His Partyby Tyler Durden on March 20, 2026 at 5:45 pm
John Fetterman Reveals Who’s Really The Leader Of His Party Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) sat down for an interview on the “All-In Podcast” this week and made a telling admission about the Democratic Party. When co-host David Friedberg asked Fetterman point-blank, “Who do you think leads the Democratic Party today?” the Pennsylvania senator didn’t flinch. “Oh, we don’t have one,” he said. “I think the TDS, that’s the leader right […]
- Dr. Oz Says He’s Eyeing Florida In Medicaid Fraud Crackdownby Tyler Durden on March 20, 2026 at 5:25 pm
Dr. Oz Says He’s Eyeing Florida In Medicaid Fraud Crackdown Authored by Jack Phillips via The Epoch Times, The administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) confirmed this week that his office is eyeing Florida for instances of potential health care fraud. Dr. Mehmet Oz, also known as Dr. Oz, wrote on March 17 on X that what he saw in Florida “around durable medical equipment fraud was horrifying” and […]
- CBS News Announces Fresh Round Of Layoffs As Bari Weiss Buzzsaw Continuesby Tyler Durden on March 20, 2026 at 4:45 pm
CBS News Announces Fresh Round Of Layoffs As Bari Weiss Buzzsaw Continues After paying Bari Weiss $150 million for The Free Press and hiring her to run their newsroom, CBS News announced a fresh round of layoffs on Friday which will affect over 60 jobs, or 6% of the news division, according to the NY Times. Bari Weiss “Certain parts of this newsroom need to get smaller in order for us to make room for the things that we need […]
- These Seven Allies Concocted A ‘Hormuz Coalition’ Statement To Placate Trump, Which Failedby Tyler Durden on March 20, 2026 at 4:20 pm
These Seven Allies Concocted A ‘Hormuz Coalition’ Statement To Placate Trump, Which Failed We reported earlier that President Trump has again expressed his extreme frustration at lack of direct NATO participation in a plan to open up the Strait of Hormuz. He declared the US has “militarily WON” – and lambasted lack of allied interest in a “simple military maneuver” to open the Strait of Hormuz, calling NATO a “Paper Tiger” […]
- ‘Radical’ Biden Judge Reverses RFK Jr. On Trans-Child Surgeries, Other Proceduresby Tyler Durden on March 20, 2026 at 3:40 pm
‘Radical’ Biden Judge Reverses RFK Jr. On Trans-Child Surgeries, Other Procedures A federal judge deemed ‘too radical’ by GOP lawmakers during his confirmation hearings said on Thursday that he will grant a motion by blue states to vacate (reverse) a declaration by HHS Director Robert F. Kennedy Jr. blocking breast removal and other procedures for youths with gender dysphoria. Oregon US District Judge Mustafa Kasubhai, who […]
- JPMorgan Activates BTC & ETH As Institutional Collateralby Tyler Durden on March 20, 2026 at 3:25 pm
JPMorgan Activates BTC & ETH As Institutional Collateral Via Sentora Research, JPMorgan has officially bridged the gap between “Digital Gold” and “Wholesale Credit.” The activation of direct BTC and ETH collateralization allows institutional giants to finally turn their dormant holdings into immediate USD liquidity without selling a single satoshi. Operating through the Kinexys (formerly Onyx) digital financing platform, […]
- Bond Markets Are Beginning To Panic Over Inflationby Tyler Durden on March 20, 2026 at 2:40 pm
Bond Markets Are Beginning To Panic Over Inflation By Benjamin Picton, Senior Market Strategist at Rabobank Look To America US equity indices closed lower yesterday but were comparative outperformers against European and Asian counterparts, which were roundly brutalized. The relative performance of equity markets reflects what is happening in oil markets, where the law of one price is being strained by a complete dearth of oil in […]
- IEA Chief Warns Gulf Flows May Take Six Months To Restore After Biggest-Ever Energy Shockby Tyler Durden on March 20, 2026 at 2:20 pm
IEA Chief Warns Gulf Flows May Take Six Months To Restore After Biggest-Ever Energy Shock The head of the International Energy Agency told the Financial Times on Friday that the world is severely underestimating the scale of the Gulf energy shock, and that it may take at least six months to restore disrupted oil and gas flows. Fatih Birol described the conflict, now in its third week, as “the greatest global energy security threat […]
- California Moves To Rename Cesar Chavez Day Before March 31 Holidayby Tyler Durden on March 20, 2026 at 2:00 pm
California Moves To Rename Cesar Chavez Day Before March 31 Holiday Authored by Jill McLaughlin via The Epoch Times, California state lawmakers took steps on March 19 to remove Cesar Chavez’s name from a state holiday this year and replace it with “Farmworkers Day” after accusations against the civil rights icon of sexual assault involving children and women surfaced the day before. The state became the latest to take […]
- “Our Employees & Guests Were Uncomfortable”: Arkansas Gov. Sanders Told To Leave Restaurantby Tyler Durden on March 20, 2026 at 1:25 pm
“Our Employees & Guests Were Uncomfortable”: Arkansas Gov. Sanders Told To Leave Restaurant Authored by Jonathan Turley, Republican Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders was kicked out of another restaurant this week. Years ago, I wrote about how Sanders, then the Trump White House spokesperson, was told to leave the Red Hen restaurant in Lexington, Virginia. Now, the Croissanterie Restaurant in Little Rock, Arkansas, has […]
- Futures Slide Ahead Of Massive $5.7 Trillion OpEx As Iran War Shows No Signs Of Easingby Tyler Durden on March 20, 2026 at 12:37 pm
Futures Slide Ahead Of Massive $5.7 Trillion OpEx As Iran War Shows No Signs Of Easing Futures are weaker heading into the weekend after US equities finished lower yesterday despite Netanyahu headlines leading to a late day bounceback into EOD. Geopolitical headlines remain the focus overnight with Brent rising as much as 90bps before reversing, as Iran pressed ahead with hitting energy assets & headlines that the US is […]
- “Lot Of Questions On Structure:” Goldman Reacts To Old Bay Maker’s Bid For Unilever Food Unitby Tyler Durden on March 20, 2026 at 12:25 pm
“Lot Of Questions On Structure:” Goldman Reacts To Old Bay Maker’s Bid For Unilever Food Unit Bloomberg reported earlier this week that Unilever Plc was in early talks to sell its food business – a move that would end its competition with major packaged-food rivals, including Nestlé, PepsiCo, and Kraft Heinz. By Friday morning, Unilever stated in a press release that, despite “media speculation regarding a potential transaction […]
- The Debt Can Is Getting Harder To Kickby Tyler Durden on March 20, 2026 at 12:05 pm
The Debt Can Is Getting Harder To Kick Authored by Timothy Nash, Bob Thomas, George Lang, & Tom Rastin via RCP, In the book When We Are Free, an anthology published by Northwood University Press with a foreword by Milton Friedman, economic historian Dr. Lawrence W. Reed contributed a chapter titled The Fall of Rome and Modern Parallels.Reed examines how the Roman Empire collapsed and draws striking comparisons to the fiscal […]
- Israel Vows No More Strikes On Iranian Energy Assets After South Pars Hit Sparks Lasting Shockby Tyler Durden on March 20, 2026 at 11:20 am
Israel Vows No More Strikes On Iranian Energy Assets After South Pars Hit Sparks Lasting Shock At a Thursday evening press conference, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attempted to calm energy markets, saying Israel would halt further strikes on energy infrastructure after this week’s attack on Iran’s South Pars gas field triggered Iranian retaliation against Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG complex. The attacks on upstream oil and gas […]
- New York Governor Begs Wealthy Taxpayers To Stop Leaving The Stateby Tyler Durden on March 20, 2026 at 10:55 am
New York Governor Begs Wealthy Taxpayers To Stop Leaving The State New York Governor Kathy Hochul became infamous during the pandemic lockdowns for her authoritarian policies and bizarre justifications. Some may remember her viral speech to a congregation of NY Christians about how “God wants them to take the experimental Covid vaccine”. “I prayed a lot to God during this time and you know what – God did answer our prayers. […]
- How To Transport Next-Gen Nuclear Fuel Safely? NANO Nuclear Hits Key Milestoneby Tyler Durden on March 20, 2026 at 10:30 am
How To Transport Next-Gen Nuclear Fuel Safely? NANO Nuclear Hits Key Milestone Authored by Prabhat Ranjan Mishra via Interesting Engineering, A New York-based company has taken a significant step to develop a proprietary, optimized transportation solution for High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) fuel. NANO Nuclear Energy achieved the conceptual design milestone for an advanced, proprietary HALEU transport package supporting […]
- Netanyahu Declares Iran’s Nuclear Program & Missile Production “Destroyed” – Denies Israel Influenced Trumpby Tyler Durden on March 20, 2026 at 10:00 am
Netanyahu Declares Iran’s Nuclear Program & Missile Production “Destroyed” – Denies Israel Influenced Trump Summary Netanyahu: Iran can no longer enrich Uranium; missile production destroyed; says Israel acted alone against Pars oil field; claims Trump was not influenced by Israel to go to war. F-35 stealth jet takes on Iranian fire, emergency landing: CNN Trump dials up threat, seeking leverage, denies approving […]
- ‘Explosives And Extra Blood’: Denmark Planned To Blow Up Greenland’s Runways If US Invadedby Tyler Durden on March 20, 2026 at 9:45 am
‘Explosives And Extra Blood’: Denmark Planned To Blow Up Greenland’s Runways If US Invaded In January 2026, amid escalating tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump over his renewed push to acquire control of Greenland, Denmark’s military deployed explosives and blood supplies to the Arctic island as part of contingency plans to counter a potential American attack. The preparations were revealed in a report by Denmark’s public […]
- NASA’s Curiosity Rover Finds Evidence Of Underground Water On Mars ‘That Could Have Supported Life’by Tyler Durden on March 20, 2026 at 9:00 am
NASA’s Curiosity Rover Finds Evidence Of Underground Water On Mars ‘That Could Have Supported Life’ Authored by Jill McLaughlin via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), NASA’s Curiosity Rover has discovered evidence on Mars that suggests underground water once existed in a region of the planet later than scientists first believed, the agency reported March 15. Curiosity component images combined into a self-portrait at drilling […]
- RT Reporter Injured During ‘On Air’ Segment By Israeli Strike, Angering Moscowby Tyler Durden on March 20, 2026 at 8:15 am
RT Reporter Injured During ‘On Air’ Segment By Israeli Strike, Angering Moscow The Kremlin and state media outlet Russia Today (RT) are outraged after its reporter and cameraman narrowly missed being blown up in an Israeli airstrike, while receiving wounds. Reporter Steve Sweeney and his Lebanese cameraman, Ali Rida, were injured by shrapnel during a live shot from southern Lebanon on Thursday. Sweeney is a British national who […]
- UK Teacher Banned For Saying Migrants Should ‘Respect Our Laws Or Leave’by Tyler Durden on March 20, 2026 at 7:30 am
UK Teacher Banned For Saying Migrants Should ‘Respect Our Laws Or Leave’ Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, A British Physical Education teacher has been indefinitely banned from the classroom after daring to state that migrants should respect Britain’s laws, culture, and way of life — or leave. Sam Everett taught at Haughton Academy in Darlington for two years. Someone identified his X account, reported him to […]
- Orban Announces Will Block All EU Measures For Ukraine Until Oil Transit Restoredby Tyler Durden on March 20, 2026 at 6:45 am
Orban Announces Will Block All EU Measures For Ukraine Until Oil Transit Restored Hungary remains one of the lone Ukraine-skeptic EU/NATO members which actually has a lot of leverage, resulting in bolder and bolder pronouncements being issued by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of late. He has newly made clear this week that Hungary will block all EU summit decisions in Ukraine’s favor until oil Russian flows resume. There’s […]
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- The Flash Has Hit: Why the Coming Energy Catastrophe Will Blindside the Oblivious Massesby Mike Adams on March 20, 2026 at 6:00 am
(NaturalNews) A Warning from the Flash: We Are Counting the SecondsWe are living in the flash-to-bang delay, and the silence is deafening. The recent, deliberate …
- The World Just Changed Forever: Why Two Destroyed LNG Trains Open the Door to Famine, Collapse and Chaosby Mike Adams on March 20, 2026 at 6:00 am
(NaturalNews) The Dominoes Have Begun to FallOn March 19, 2026, the CEO of QatarEnergy, the world’s largest exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG), confirmed wha…
- The practical prepper pantry: Simple, efficient food storage for peace of mindby HRS Editors on March 20, 2026 at 6:00 am
(NaturalNews) When prepping, storage is as critical as the food itself. Protect your stockpile from heat, light, oxygen and moisture by keeping it in a cool, da…
- The Haber-Bosch House of Cards: Why The One Chemical Reaction that Feeds Half the World is About to Go Offlineby Mike Adams on March 20, 2026 at 6:00 am
(NaturalNews) The Most Important Chart in the World – A Glimpse at Our Civilizational PrecipiceI want you to look at a simple chart (see below). On one axis, plot…
- Mojtaba Khamenei denies death rumors, issues warning to U.S. after deadly strikesby Laura Harris on March 20, 2026 at 6:00 am
(NaturalNews) Mojtaba Khamenei released a new statement denying rumors that he is dead or severely injured following airstrikes in Tehran. The message, read …
- Russia and Iran deepen military alliance, sharing drone tech and intelligence against U.S.by Patrick Lewis on March 20, 2026 at 6:00 am
(NaturalNews) Moscow provides Iran with advanced satellite imagery, drone upgrades and tactical battlefield insights, enhancing Tehran’s precision strikes again…
- Iran strikes Israelâs largest oil refinery in escalating energy warby Cassie B. on March 20, 2026 at 6:00 am
(NaturalNews) Iran struck Israel’s largest oil refinery in Haifa in retaliation for an Israeli attack on Iran’s major gas field. This marks a dangerous shift…
- Trump Administration Issues 60-Day Jones Act Waiver Following Oil Price Spikeby Garrison Vance on March 20, 2026 at 6:00 am
(NaturalNews) Administration Waives Cabotage Law for Oil ShipmentsPresident Donald Trump issued a 60-day waiver suspending enforcement of the Jones Act on March 1…
- Trump threatens to annihilate world’s largest gas field, risking a cascade of global energy catastrophesby Lance D Johnson on March 20, 2026 at 6:00 am
(NaturalNews) President Donald Trump has threatened to “massively blow up” the world’s largest natural gas field, a move analysts warn could collapse the global ene…
- The Strait of Decision: U.S. unleashes air power to break Hormuz blockadeby Willow Tohi on March 20, 2026 at 6:00 am
(NaturalNews) U.S. and allied forces have initiated a new offensive phase, deploying A-10 jets and Apache helicopters to strike Iranian naval vessels and drones…
- Purple power: Anthocyanins in common foods fight disease, slow agingby Cassie B. on March 20, 2026 at 6:00 am
(NaturalNews) Purple foods contain powerful antioxidants called anthocyanins. These compounds fight inflammation and protect against chronic diseases. The…
- Decade-old clue ignored: Could a GMO protein be creating “leaky gut”?by Willow Tohi on March 20, 2026 at 6:00 am
(NaturalNews) A 2011 Canadian study found the insecticidal protein from GMO corn in the blood of 93% of pregnant women and 80% of their fetuses. The discover…
- Children’s Ibuprofen Oral Suspension Recalled Nationwide Following FDA Noticeby Morgan S. Verity on March 20, 2026 at 6:00 am
(NaturalNews) Nationwide Recall of Children’s Ibuprofen AnnouncedStrides Pharma Inc. is recalling 89,592 bottles of Children’s Ibuprofen Oral Suspension, USP, whi…
- U.S. Central Command reports over 7,800 targets struck inside Iranby Kevin Hughes on March 20, 2026 at 6:00 am
(NaturalNews) The U.S. has conducted over 8,000 combat sorties, striking 7,800+ targets in Iran under Operation Epic Fury, destroying 120 naval vessels and targ…
- Internal Documents Show CDC Altered COVID Vaccine Study, Raising Questions About Transparencyby Douglas Harrington on March 20, 2026 at 6:00 am
(NaturalNews) Internal CDC Documents Reveal Altered COVID-19 Vaccine StudyInternal documents obtained through litigation show researchers at the Centers for Disea…
- Silver Tsunami: Why precious metals are your last lifeline before the crashby Kevin Hughes on March 20, 2026 at 6:00 am
(NaturalNews) The book “Silver Tsunami: The Coming Storm in Precious Metals and the Collapse of Dollar Hegemony” warns that decades of reckless money printing, …
- TSA agents sell blood plasma to make ends meet as shutdown leaves them unpaidby Cassie B. on March 20, 2026 at 6:00 am
(NaturalNews) TSA officers are selling blood plasma to afford gas for work due to the shutdown. Thousands of security workers are facing eviction and financi…
- Qatar confirms Iranian attacks have crippled Ras Laffan LNG facilityby Ramon Tomey on March 20, 2026 at 6:00 am
(NaturalNews) Iranian missile strikes targeted Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City â the world’s largest LNG export hub â causing major damage, disrupting gl…
- Beans Linked to Health Benefits Including Reduced Cancer and Heart Disease Risk, Studies Showby Coco Somers on March 20, 2026 at 6:00 am
(NaturalNews) Nature’s Secret Weapon? The Amazing Health Benefits of BeansBeans and other legumes are associated with significant health benefits, including a re…
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- Electric Capital Maps 501 Real-World Yield Sources, Finds 93% Untouched by DeFion March 20, 2026 at 8:24 pm
A new taxonomy from the venture firm identifies seven barrier clusters keeping most traditional yield sources off-chain, and argues that stablecoin growth is pulling them closer.
- Coinbase Launches Stock Perpetual Futures for Non-U.S. Userson March 20, 2026 at 7:53 pm
The exchange is offering leveraged contracts on major technology stocks and ETFs.
- World Gold Council Proposes Shared Infrastructure for Tokenized Gold Productson March 20, 2026 at 7:38 pm
The industry body co-authored a white paper with Boston Consulting Group outlining a “Gold as a Service” platform to standardize issuance and custody of digital gold.
- Privy Taps Deframe by Pods to Unlock DeFi Yield Strategieson March 20, 2026 at 7:23 pm
The Stripe-owned wallet infrastructure provider has integrated Deframe’s DeFi aggregation API, the latest in a string of yield-focused moves.
- Solana Foundation President Says Web3 Gaming ‘Is Not Coming Back’on March 20, 2026 at 7:22 pm
Liu also added “head of gaming” at Solana Foundation to her X bio, in what appears to be a pointed joke.
- SEC’s Crypto Guidance Ends Years of Regulatory Ambiguity But Key Questions Remainon March 20, 2026 at 4:37 pm
Lawyers say the joint SEC-CFTC framework is the most significant crypto regulatory development in years. But who decides when a token sheds its investment contract status, and what happens to DeFi, are still unanswered.
- Kalshi Raises $1B at $22B Valuation: Reporton March 20, 2026 at 4:37 pm
The deal doubles the valuation from Kalshi’s previous round in November.
- Crypto Markets Extend Post-FOMC Selloffon March 19, 2026 at 11:03 pm
Bitcoin drops below $70,000 as the Fed raises its inflation forecast and oil-driven price pressures cloud the outlook for rate cuts.
- Celo Proposes Shifting Opera to ‘Long-Term Stakeholder’ with 160M CELO Granton March 19, 2026 at 6:49 pm
The move would replace quarterly CELO grants to Opera, which each required Celo governance approval, to a one-time token payment for a three-year partnership.
- EtherFi to Tap Plume’s Nest Vaults for Real-World Asset Yieldon March 19, 2026 at 6:41 pm
The DeFi neobank will route customer deposits into a basis-trade vault powered by Superstate’s USCC fund.













































































































