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Tether Launches Bitnet AI Framework for Smartphones, Cutting Need for Nvidia GPUs

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Tether is taking aim at Big Tech’s AI hardware moat with a framework that promises to shrink billion-parameter model training down to something your phone can handle. Tether AI Framework Cuts VRAM Use by Over 70%, Expands Edge Computing On Tuesday, Tether unveiled a cross-platform LoRA

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Cango Reports $452M Net Loss Despite $688M Revenue in First Full Year of Bitcoin Mining

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Cango Inc.’s first full year as a bitcoin miner delivered $688.1 million in revenue but ended with a $452.8 million net loss, driven largely by non-cash charges tied to equipment impairments and bitcoin price-linked accounting adjustments. Cango Sells Bitcoin to Cut Debt, Pivots Toward AI Infrastructure in 2026 The New York-listed company (NYSE: CANG), which […]

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Mastercard to Acquire Stablecoin Infrastructure Firm BVNK in Deal Worth up to $1.8 Billion

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Mastercard said Tuesday it has agreed to acquire London-based stablecoin infrastructure provider BVNK in a deal valued at up to $1.8 billion, as the payments giant expands deeper into blockchain-enabled financial services. Mastercard Targets Cross-Border Payments Growth With BVNK Acquisition The transaction includes up to $300 million in performance-based contingent

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Citigroup Reduces Bitcoin and Ethereum Forecasts as ETF Inflows Slow in US

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Citigroup has lowered its 12-month price targets for bitcoin and ethereum, citing delays in U.S. crypto legislation, softer ETF inflows and weakening network activity. Bitcoin Range Trading Likely Near $70K, Citi Analysts Say The revised outlook, detailed in a March 16 client note by Citigroup Research strategist Alex Saunders, trims expectations while maintaining a view

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Vietnam Plans Overseas Crypto Trading Ban Amid Domestic Exchange Rollout

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Vietnam is reportedly advancing plans to restrict its citizens from trading on overseas cryptocurrency platforms while accelerating a tightly controlled domestic licensing regime for digital asset exchanges. Vietnam Banks, Brokers Compete for Crypto Licenses as Ban Looms Reuters reported that the Ministry of Finance is drafting rules that would prohibit Vietnamese

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Orbs Unveils Agentic Layer for Autonomous DeFi Trading

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Orbs has introduced a new execution layer to enable secure, automated trading for AI-driven DeFi agents. The system emphasizes verification, safety, and institutional-grade execution standards as automation accelerates across crypto markets. New Orbs Layer Targets Safer AI-Driven DeFi Trading Orbs has unveiled a new execution layer designed to bring structure and safety to

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Ripple Expands Aggressively in Brazil, Targets Institutional Crypto Dominance

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Ripple accelerates a sweeping expansion across Brazil’s financial system, positioning itself at the center of institutional crypto infrastructure as demand surges for faster payments, tokenization, and dollar-backed assets in Latin America. Ripple Deepens Brazil Push With Full-Stack Crypto Platform and License Bid A major expansion in Latin America’s digital asset

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Ironlight Group Secures $21 Million Series A to Scale Tokenized Securities Infrastructure

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Austin-based fintech firm Ironlight Group, Inc. closes a $21 million Series A funding round to advance its regulated marketplace for tokenized securities. On March 16, 2026, Ironlight Group, Inc. announced the close of its $21 million Series A financing backed by senior Wall Street executives and institutional investors. The funding round includes participation from the

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Report: Paypal Expands PYUSD Stablecoin to Nearly 70 Countries, Targeting Global Payments

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Paypal just turned its stablecoin into a global contender, pushing PYUSD into dozens of new markets in a single sweep. Paypal Broadens Crypto Push With PYUSD Rollout Across Emerging Markets Paypal is expanding access to its dollar-pegged stablecoin, PYUSD, to users in 68 additional countries, bringing total availability to 70, according to a March 17 […]

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Twelve Individuals Linked to Onecoin Sentenced in Argentina

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The group of local individuals that handled the Onecoin scheme in Cordoba, Argentina, received jail sentences of up to 9 years and agreed to provide compensation to the plaintiffs. Another case involving bank employees linked to the crypto scheme is also being processed. Argentine Arm of Onecoin Sentenced to 71+ Years in Prison While Onecoin, […]