Author: James Wilson
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Quick Take: Bitcoin price today sits at $74,272 inside a $73,500–$74,500 range. The crypto fear and greed index reads 26 (Fear). Spot BTC ETF inflows hit $2.8 billion in March. Tomorrow’s FOMC meeting is the next major catalyst. The Bitcoin price opened the March 18 session near $74,272, stuck inside a razor-thin band that has capped every move for three straight days. Crypto traders worldwide are watching a single event: the Federal Reserve’s FOMC meeting scheduled for March 19. Whatever Jerome Powell says about rising oil prices and sticky inflation tomorrow will almost certainly decide whether BTC breaks out or…
On CoinDCX US Stock Futures, the funding rate in us stock futures is a periodic fee paid between long and short traders every 8 hours — at 09:30, 17:30, and 01:30 IST. For US stocks, this rate sits between 4% and 8% per annum, far lower than crypto perpetuals where BTC runs at 12%+ and small altcoins can hit 60%+. Funding is charged on your total notional position size, not just your margin. On a ₹50,000 position held for 7 days at 8% p.a., the funding cost is ₹76.71. This article explains exactly how the rate works, how to calculate…
Risk modeling has become exponentially more sophisticated since the shift to using digital tools occurred. The next stage in the evolution of this process is enabled by a combination of artificial intelligence and the blockchain. If this sounds intimidatingly complex, don’t worry. Here’s a brief run-through of the main things you need to know about next-gen digital risk modeling. Dynamic Deployment Arguably, the most important alteration to occur as a result of migrating risk modeling to the blockchain and integrating AI alongside it is the move to a dynamic approach from a static one. In other words, rather than auditing…
Bitcoin slips to $72.3k as the Strait of Hormuz conflict spikes oil, U.S. inflation runs hot, and traders slash Fed cut bets, pressuring crypto and stocks. Summary Strait of Hormuz closure sends oil above $100, adding fresh inflation pressure before it even hits official data. Hot U.S. PPI print forces traders to reprice 2026 Fed cuts, pushing equity futures and Bitcoin lower in a correlated risk-off move. Elevated energy prices, sticky core inflation and an entrenched Gulf conflict leave the near-term path for crypto and other risk assets highly uncertain. Cryptocurrency markets came under sharp pressure on Wednesday as two…
Stripe and Paradigm launch Tempo’s mainnet and the Machine Payment Protocol, targeting high-speed, stablecoin-based payments for AI agents and global enterprises. Summary Stripe- and Paradigm-incubated Tempo launches its payments-focused Layer 1 mainnet with no native gas token, settling fees in major stablecoins instead. The new Machine Payment Protocol aims to standardize machine-to-machine and AI agent payments, positioning Tempo as settlement rail for an “AI-native” economy. Tempo targets cross-border payments and B2B flows with ISO 20022 compliance, EVM compatibility, and early interest from firms like Klarna, Visa, Nubank, and Shopify. After months of anticipation following a public testnet deployment in December…
Gemini’s GEMI stock is down about 3% over 24 hours and trading below $6 even as Bitcoin, Ethereum and Coinbase rebound, signaling growing decoupling from the crypto rally. Summary GEMI opened near $5.95, about 3% below its 24‑hour level and near the bottom of today’s $5.92–$6.98 range, a pattern that suggests distribution rather than fresh accumulation. After a 2025 IPO at $28 and a first‑day pop to ~$37, the stock has traced a classic post‑hype round‑trip as exploding losses, heavy spend and thin liquidity leave late‑cycle retail deep underwater. Bitcoin and Ethereum have rebounded on ETF flows while Coinbase trades…
Vanity Fair’s “crypto true believers” cover sparks backlash on X, reviving an old question: can an anti‑establishment movement win mainstream respect without losing its soul? Summary Vanity Fair’s “Crypto True Believers Demand to Be Taken Seriously” profiles Cathie Wood, Olaf Carlson-Wee and Michael Novogratz in imagery many in the industry see as mocking. Crypto founders, photographers and market commentators argue the photos and prose are openly contemptuous, crystallizing how legacy media still frames the sector as spectacle. The X backlash taps into Dean Eigenmann’s warning that crypto’s hunt for institutional approval has hollowed out its original mission, leaving it mainstream…
A pseudonymous whale called Jason has built a 2,281 BTC short on Binance, now in multi‑million profit, extending a pattern of eerily well‑timed macro trades. Summary On-chain sleuths say Jason holds a 2,281 BTC short on Binance at a $74,238 entry, sitting on roughly $4.2 million in unrealized profit with BTC near $72,467. The trader’s history includes perfectly timed shorts during prior market crashes and a reported $58.89 million loss, underscoring a high‑conviction, high‑risk strategy. Today’s bet lands as Bitcoin slides on Iran-linked Strait of Hormuz tensions and hotter‑than‑expected U.S. PPI, with analysts split on whether Jason is signal or…
Canada’s FINTRAC has yanked 23 crypto MSBs from its registry in a single sweep, escalating an AML crackdown that now targets exchanges, ATMs and offshore operators alike. Summary FINTRAC revoked the registrations of 23 money services businesses offering crypto services, citing failures to respond to information requests, keep records updated, or meet AML eligibility conditions. The move follows Finance Minister François‑Philippe Champagne’s February order to “mobilize resources” against illicit finance and high‑risk virtual currency businesses, including crypto ATMs and foreign operators. Ottawa has already signalled its direction with a record C$176.96 million fine against Cryptomus operator Xeltox in 2025, and…