Author: James Wilson

Solana price fell 4% on Wednesday, moving closer towards the $90 support amid a broader market downturn triggered by hotter than expected U.S. PPI data. Summary Solana price fell 4% toward $90 after hotter than expected U.S. PPI data raised concerns of persistent inflation and delayed Fed rate cuts. Market pressure increased as investors priced in a likely Fed pause, with odds above 99%, amid rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions. Despite the decline, strong stablecoin supply and continued ETF inflows provide underlying support for a potential rebound. According to data from crypto.news, Solana (SOL) price fell to an intraday…

Oil tops $100 as the Hormuz blockade chokes 20% of global supply, forcing a rare Jones Act waiver and stoking inflation that threatens Fed cuts and crypto risk appetite. Summary Brent trades above $104 and WTI near $97, more than 70% above January levels, as the U.S.-Israel war on Iran effectively shuts the Strait of Hormuz. The Trump administration’s 60‑day Jones Act waiver lets foreign tankers move fuel between U.S. ports, but estimates suggest only modest relief for gasoline prices. Surging energy costs flow into PPI and future CPI, keeping Fed cuts on hold and adding macro pressure to Bitcoin…

With oil surging and inflation sticky, the Fed is set to hold rates, but a hawkish tilt on 2026 cuts could drain dollar liquidity and push Bitcoin toward key support. Summary Inflation is running above target and oil is up more than 50% since January, leaving Powell to balance war‑driven price shocks against markets already priced for a long pause. A “neutral hold” with just one 2026 cut still penciled in would fit expectations and likely trigger a sell‑the‑news move in Bitcoin and other risk assets after weeks of front‑running easing. A hawkish hold — higher inflation projections, dots that…

A Coinbase–EY survey of 351 institutions finds 74% expect crypto prices to rise and 73% plan to increase allocations, with stablecoins and tokenisation driving the next wave. Summary A January 2026 Coinbase and EY-Parthenon survey of 351 institutions found 74% expect crypto prices to rise and 73% plan to increase allocations this year. Respondents now favour ETPs and other regulated vehicles for exposure, while 83% already use or plan to use stablecoins and view the GENIUS Act as a key catalyst. Sixty-three percent are interested in tokenised assets and 61% see tokenisation reshaping market structure, even as recent volatility pushes…

Uniswap price risks a drop to $3.3 in the coming sessions if it confirms a break below a key trendline support on charts. Summary Uniswap price fell to $3.85 after repeated rejection at $4.20, with a potential drop to $3.30 if key trendline support breaks. Network activity weakened, with TVL falling to $3.31 billion and weekly fees dropping sharply, signaling reduced usage. Bearish momentum builds as futures open interest declines and indicators turn negative, while a rebound above $4.10 could revive bullish structure. According to data from crypto.news, Uniswap (UNI) price fell 3.8% on Wednesday, March 18, to $3.85 at…

Ethereum Foundation deploys 3,400 more ETH into Morpho vaults, cementing its shift toward active, on-chain DeFi treasury management instead of selling ETH to fund operations. Summary The Foundation allocated 3,400 ETH (about $7.6M) to Morpho Vaults, including 1,000 ETH to Vaults V2, as part of an expanding DeFi treasury program.​ Since early 2025, it has funneled tens of thousands of ETH plus stablecoins into Morpho, Compound and Spark to earn yield while backing Ethereum-aligned, open-source protocols. The latest move signals confidence in Ethereum’s DeFi stack even as ETH trades near $2,239, with Morpho’s TVL near $5.8B and growing RWA exposure.…

Hyperliquid price rallied over 20% in the past seven days, reclaiming $40 as support, driven by record commodities trading activity on its perpetual futures markets. Summary Hyperliquid price rose over 20% in a week, reclaiming $40 support amid record trading volumes in commodity perpetual futures like oil and silver. Whale activity surged, with over $3.6 billion in leveraged positions boosting liquidity and supporting continued price momentum. Bullish technical indicators and strong inflows signal potential upside, with $50 as the next key resistance and all-time highs in focus. According to data from crypto.news, Hyperliquid (HYPE) price rallied 22% to a four-month…

Ethereum client teams are testing an opt-in mechanism that could cut the time some layer-2 networks and exchanges wait to recognize mainnet deposits, allowing them to process transactions much faster. Summary Ethereum client teams are testing a Fast Confirmation Rule that could reduce deposit recognition times for layer 2 networks and exchanges to about 13 seconds. The proposal suggests replacing block counting with validator attestations, offering faster confirmation than canonical bridges while avoiding the need for a hard fork. Dubbed the Fast Confirmation Rule (FCR), the proposal is expected to bring confirmation times down to around 13 seconds, according to…

Australians are increasingly using cryptocurrency for day-to-day payments, even as banking restrictions continue to hamper access to the ecosystem. Summary Crypto payments in Australia doubled to 12% in 2026 as more users turn to digital assets for everyday spending, led by online shopping and service payments. Nearly 30% of investors reported bank delays or blocks when transferring funds to crypto exchanges, up from 19.3% in 2025. A recent survey by crypto exchange Independent Reserve, which polled 2,000 “everyday Australians” between Jan. 12 and Jan. 30, found that the share of users paying with crypto has doubled from 6% to 12%…

Spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds drew in $138.2 million in net inflows over the past day, their highest single-day inflows since Feb. 25. Summary Spot Ethereum ETFs recorded $138.2 million in daily inflows, marking their highest since late February and extending a six-day inflow streak. Institutional demand strengthened amid Bitmine’s continued ETH accumulation, with Fundstrat’s Tom Lee calling a potential market bottom near $2,150. ETH price traded near $2,328, with price approaching a breakout above $2,400 as markets await the Federal Reserve rate decision. According to data compiled by SoSoValue, BlackRock’s ETHA led the inflows of the day with $81.7 million…