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APIA, Samoa, March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Phemex, a user-first crypto exchange, announced that its TradFi (Traditional Finance) trading platform has exceeded $10 billion in trading volume for the first month, driven by unprecedented demand for tokenized gold and commodity contracts amid escalating geopolitical tensions. Gold-related instruments — including XAU (Gold) and PAXG perpetual contracts — accounted for a significant share of the volume surge, as traders sought safe-haven exposure through Phemex’s 24/7 trading infrastructure. The TradFi platform, which offers tokenized access to stocks, commodities, and indices alongside crypto assets, has seen a 340% increase in active users quarter-over-quarter. Its core…

ORBS makes strategic investments in category-defining companies, including OpenAI and Beast Industries Tom Lee, Chairman of Bitmine (NYSE: BMNR), joins board of directors to support ORBS’ long-term investment strategy ARK Invest joins ORBS as a partner, providing strategic advisory and private market intelligence; commits $25 million to ORBS Brett Winton, Chief Futurist at ARK Invest, will join as an advisor to ORBS’ Board Payward, the parent company of global crypto platform Kraken, commits $25 million to ORBS The Company is supported by a group of strategic and institutional investors including: Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR), MOZAYYX, ARK Invest, Payward, World Foundation,…

Castries, Saint Lucia, March 12th, 2026, Chainwire PrimeXBT, a global multi-asset broker and crypto asset service provider, announced the launch of PXTrader 2.0, a major upgrade of its native trading platform that combines crypto with traditional financial markets, giving traders access to more than 350 instruments from a single account. The launch reflects PrimeXBT’s leading role in the growing convergence between crypto and traditional finance, supported by infrastructure designed to allow digital asset capital to move more freely across global markets. PXTrader 2.0 reflects a broader shift in how digital assets are being used within financial markets. Increasingly, crypto is…

Victoria, Seychelles, March 12th, 2026, Chainwire BYDFi announced the integration of its perpetual futures market data into TradingView, enabling traders to access real-time pricing and crypto market signals directly within TradingView charts. The integration supports more efficient workflows by bringing BYDFi derivatives data into a familiar charting environment used by traders worldwide for crypto futures analysis. Market Signals in View, Strategy in Sync With BYDFi perpetual futures data available on TradingView, users can monitor price action, volume dynamics, and market structure signals on TradingView while keeping their chart workflow anchored to BYDFi as the data source, ranging from BTCUSDT perpetual…

A DeFi protocol just proposed going private as its stewards believe the current DAO structure is creating a hurdle to close institutional deals.Across Protocol’s ACX token jumped 80% to $0.06 on Thursday after the team behind the cross-chain bridging platform published a ‘temp-check’ proposal to dissolve its token structure and convert into a traditional U.S. C-corporation.”As Across deepens our work with institutional and enterprise partners, the token and DAO structure has materially impacted our ability to close partnerships and integrations,” the proposal reads. “Transitioning to a traditional legal entity would meaningfully improve our ability to enter enforceable contracts, structure revenue…

In brief Metaplanet’s board has approved two wholly owned subsidiaries: Metaplanet Ventures and Metaplanet Asset Management. The firm plans to invest $25 million (¥4 billion) over two to three years in Japan’s Bitcoin ecosystem. Its first investment is up to $2.6 million (¥400 million) into JPYC, Japan’s first licensed yen stablecoin, as part of the firm’s Series B round. Metaplanet is moving to broaden its Bitcoin strategy beyond simply accumulating the crypto, unveiling a new venture arm and investment initiative aimed at supporting Japan’s emerging Bitcoin infrastructure ecosystem.The Tokyo-listed firm said on Thursday its board has approved the creation of…

Stablecoin yield providers will inject more capital into the US banking system, argues White House Council of Advisors for Digital Assets executive director Patrick Witt, amid debate over whether stablecoin yields will draw deposits away. “Foreigners exchange local currency for stablecoins from a US-based issuer,” Witt said in an X post on Wednesday, adding that “global demand for USD is massive.”“That is net new capital entering the American banking system,” Witt said. Most US stablecoin issuers hold US dollars or US Treasuries to back each token issued.Banking and crypto industry clash over stablecoin yieldsThe US dollar index, which tracks the strength…

Prediction market Kalshi has sued regulators in the US state of Iowa, claiming it did so as there was a risk of an impending enforcement action over its sports event contracts.Kalshi sued Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, along with the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission and its board, in an Iowa federal court on Wednesday, claiming there “is a substantial risk” Bird would bring enforcement action to block the company’s event contracts.In its complaint, Kalshi said a company representative met with Bird for what was believed to be a discussion about a tax bill currently under consideration in the Iowa…

QCP sees Bitcoin as a ‘stress barometer’ amid macro, geopolitical risks. BTC continues to eye $70,000 as support, with gains key to upside continuation. Breakdown risks BTC retesting $63k lows, where prior dip-buying emerged. Bitcoin (BTC) continues to show resilience near the critical $70,000 level after today’s US CPI data. The bellwether digital asset had traded slightly off this mark earlier in the day. According to analysts at Singapore-based trading firm QCP Capital, Bitcoin’s uptick from lows of $63,000 suggests stabilisation. However, the continued fluctuation around the $70k mark signals that the market is yet to return to full risk-on…

Ronaldo is an experienced crypto enthusiast dedicated to the nascent and ever-evolving industry. With over five years of extensive research and unwavering dedication, he has cultivated a profound interest in the world of cryptocurrencies. Ronaldo’s journey began with a spark of curiosity, which soon transformed into a deep passion for understanding the intricacies of this groundbreaking technology. Driven by an insatiable thirst for knowledge, Ronaldo has delved into the depths of the crypto space, exploring its various facets, from blockchain fundamentals to market trends and investment strategies. His tireless exploration and commitment to staying up-to-date with the latest developments have…