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03/12/2026 06:00 AM

Is Coinbase Sabotaging Bitcoin De Minimis Tax Exemption In Favor Of Stablecoins?

A new controversy has emerged within the cryptocurrency community, particularly on “crypto Twitter,” involving US-based exchange Coinbase (COIN).  Rumors are circulating that the exchange is actively opposing the proposed Bitcoin (BTC) de minimis tax exemption, allegedly to promote a regulatory framework that favors stablecoins over Bitcoin. Coinbase’s Alleged Lobbying  As the US government seeks to […]
03/12/2026 05:00 AM

Binance Founder Now Richer Than Bill Gates? CZ Reacts To $110B Net Worth Estimate

Binance co-founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao has reacted to Forbes’ estimate that ranked his net worth among the 20 richest people on the planet, surpassing figures such as Bill Gates and Michael Bloomberg. Related Reading: Brad Garlinghouse Says 2026 Will Be A Defining Year For Ripple With XRP At The Center Of It Binance’s […]
03/12/2026 04:00 AM

Mastercard Welcomes Ripple, Binance, And 83 Other Firms Into New Crypto Partner Program

Mastercard is making key moves in the digital asset landscape by launching a new global partnership program that includes over 85 firms across the payment and financial sectors. Names like Circle, Binance, and Ripple are among those joining this initiative, aimed at connecting crypto payments to Mastercard’s network.  Mastercard’s New Crypto Strategy In a statement […]
03/12/2026 03:00 AM

Iran Set To Deploy Mines, Oil Hits Highs — What It Means For Bitcoin

A White House official’s deleted social media post briefly pushed oil prices lower — only for them to snap back hard after US intelligence detected signs that Iran was moving to mine the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway that carries roughly one-fifth of the world’s daily oil supply. Related Reading: Crypto Court Fight Not […]
03/12/2026 02:00 AM

XRP Whales Flood Binance: 450M Tokens Hit the Exchange in a 10-Day Liquidity Surge

XRP is currently trading in a consolidation phase after several volatile sessions triggered by geopolitical tensions surrounding the Iran conflict. The broader cryptocurrency market experienced sharp intraday swings during this period as risk sentiment fluctuated across global financial markets. While the immediate volatility has eased, XRP now appears to be stabilizing as traders assess both […]
03/12/2026 01:00 AM

Bitcoin Crosses $70K And FOMO Is Back, But Fear Still Grips The Market

Five months of losses may have set Bitcoin up for a rebound — and some traders think the bears are about to face their first real test this cycle. Related Reading: Solana ETFs Attract $540 Million From Wall Street In Q4: Data Oversold Conditions Catch The Market’s Attention Bitcoin climbed back above $70,000 on Tuesday, […]
03/12/2026 12:00 AM

Bear Cycle Warning: Bitcoin’s Rising Supply-in-Loss Is Mimicking The 2022 Pre-Capitulation Phase

Bitcoin is currently consolidating around the $70,000 level as the market continues to trade sideways following several weeks of volatility. Price action has remained relatively stable in recent sessions, with buyers and sellers struggling to establish a clear directional trend while liquidity across the broader crypto market remains constrained. Related Reading: Ethereum Leverage Declines As […]
03/11/2026 11:00 PM

XRP Suppression: Ripple CEO Says ‘They Were Afraid Of Us’

For years, Ripple and XRP faced hostility that went beyond typical market skepticism. Lawsuits, regulatory pressure, and a relentless wave of negative sentiment followed the company at nearly every turn before it finally reached a legal resolution with the US SEC in 2025. At a recent XRP conference in Sydney, Australia, Ripple’s top executives spoke […]

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