More Australians reported using cryptocurrency to pay for goods and services in 2026 compared to the year before, but banking friction has continued to weigh on crypto users, according to a newly published report by crypto exchange Independent Reserve. The annual survey of 2,000 “everyday Australians” was conducted between Jan. 12 and Jan. 30. It
Bitcoin price has been trading flat in the past 24 hours, but the broader trend still shows strength. Over the last seven days, Bitcoin has gained more than 6%, signaling steady upward momentum. However, short-term signals now suggest the rally may slow down before the next move. The setup is not bearish yet, but it
In a significant move for the digital payments sector, stablecoin infrastructure provider TransFi has successfully closed a $19.2 million funding round. Announced on April 2, 2025, this capital infusion underscores growing institutional confidence in blockchain-based payment solutions. Consequently, the industry is watching closely as TransFi prepares to scale its operations globally. TransFi Funding Details and
US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) extended their inflow streak to seven consecutive days, marking the longest run since October 2025. Spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs added $199.4 million on Monday, bringing their seven-day streak to around $1.2 billion, according to data from SoSoValue. The latest inflows suggest continued institutional interest, though total inflows remain far
Bitcoin and altcoins have been experiencing a strong recovery in recent days. Although $BTC rose above $76,000, it couldn’t maintain that level and subsequently fell back to around $74,000. While Bitcoin continues to experience volatile movements, analysts believe that today’s PPI data and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s statements are of critical importance for $BTC.
Zero-knowledge proofs are emerging as a key technology for scaling blockchain networks, moving beyond their original focus on privacy. Speaking at ETHDenver, Alpen Labs co-founder and CEO Simanta Gautam said the technology allows complex computations to be verified without requiring every participant to process them. How zero-knowledge proofs scale computation Instead of each node validating
The tokenized real-world asset ( RWA) market pushed past $27 billion in onchain value this week, cementing one of crypto’s fastest-growing sectors as institutions quietly take over the rails. Tokenized Asset Market Sees Massive Growth As of Tuesday, March 17, 2026, data from rwa.xyz shows distributed onchain value — excluding stablecoins — hitting an all-time
The global trade finance industry is experiencing a substantial transformation as Distributed Ledger Technology progresses from trial to essential components within an organization. Dow Protocol has announced a significant partnership with Conflux to streamline processes in the Real-World Asset (RWA) market. This partnership puts blockchain’s built-in speed and transparency to work, cutting through the red
Bitcoin price started a strong increase and traded above the $75,500 zone. $BTC is now consolidating and might aim for more gains if it clears $76,000. Bitcoin started a decent upward move above the $75,000 zone. The price is trading above $73,500 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a bullish trend line