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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…

Payment transaction volumes among artificial intelligence agents are more than 90% lower than reports suggest, but crypto giants are pouring billions into building the infrastructure around it.AI agents are starting to buy things, but “the numbers are inconsistent,” Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) partner Noah Levine wrote in an X post on Wednesday.He said a Bloomberg article on Saturday reported that AI agents made $24 million in payments over a 30-day period, citing data from x402.org.Levine said that data from Allium Labs shows there have been roughly $3 million in AI agent transactions over the same period. Filtering out wash trades shrinks…

Bitcoin climbed back above $70,000 Tuesday as crude oil staged a sharp reversal, easing near-term fears of accelerating inflation and giving digital asset markets room to recover.According to CryptoSlate’s data, the largest digital currency jumped over 5% in the last 24 hours, peaking at around $71,164 after slipping below $68,000 earlier in the session.Brent crude fell more than 6% to around $90 a barrel, retracing much of the previous day’s surge that had briefly pushed the international benchmark to nearly $120. West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US benchmark, fell by a similar margin as traders reassessed how long a geopolitical…

Bitcoin BTC$69,911.87 touched $71,612 on Tuesday evening before settling back to $70,036 by Wednesday’s Asian session, as oil price slide revved up risk sentiment. A key catalyst was a Wall Street Journal report that the International Energy Agency had proposed the largest crude reserve release in its history, exceeding the 182 million barrels released in 2022 after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The proposal responds to Persian Gulf production cuts that have removed roughly 6% of global oil output since the Iran war began, sending jet fuel and cooking gas prices soaring worldwide.Brent crude dropped below $90 per barrel on Wednesday…

Strategy has found a new gear in its Bitcoin accumulation engine, and its STRC preferred stock equity is doing a growing share of the driving.The company, formerly known as MicroStrategy, held 738,731 BTC as of March 8, up from 672,500 at the end of 2025. This represents an addition of 66,231 coins in 68 days, already surpassing its full-year net purchases in 2021, 2022, or 2023.Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) Pace of Bitcoin Purchases Over Past Years (Source: Adam Argo)The pace of these acquisitions is striking by any measure, and what makes 2026 different is where the capital is coming from.For years,…

Exchange-related activity involving XRP has declined significantly in recent months. What does it mean for Ripple’s price? Alongside Bitcoin, major altcoins posted minor recovery as optimism surrounding a potential ceasefire in the Iran conflict supported risk assets. XRP, for one, climbed by 4% on Tuesday. The appreciation, however, comes at a time when fewer XRP users are interacting with exchanges. Market Interest Cools On-chain analytics shared by CryptoQuant shows that the number of deposit and withdrawal transactions across major trading platforms has fallen to the lowest level recorded since the indicator was first introduced. The decline in activity has emerged…

Ripple announced plans on Wednesday to secure an Australian Financial Services License through the proposed acquisition of BC Payments Australia Pty Ltd, per a release shared with CoinDesk.The acquisition, which is still subject to completion, would allow Ripple to offer its full payments stack in Australia, covering onboarding, compliance, funding, foreign exchange, liquidity management, and payout through a single integration. Australian customers currently using Ripple Payments include Hai Ha Money Transfer, Stables, Caleb & Brown, Flash Payments, and Independent Reserve.”Australia is a key market for Ripple, and an AFSL strengthens our ability to scale Ripple Payments across the region,” said…

In brief Lawmakers Mike Levin and Adam Schiff introduced the DEATH BETS Act on Tuesday, targeting prediction contracts on war, death, and assassination. The bill comes as CFTC Chairman Selig announced plans to expand the regulatory framework for prediction markets. Schiff previously led a Senate letter urging the CFTC to enforce existing prohibitions on war and death contracts. Two Democratic lawmakers introduced legislation on Tuesday to ban prediction market contracts tied to war, death, and assassination, even as the CFTC announced plans to expand the regulatory framework governing the sector.Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) and Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) unveiled the…