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ThursdayMar 26, 2026 10:00 am

Could Bitcoin Be Decoupling from its Status as a Safe Haven?

Bitcoin is struggling to live up to its reputation as a safe-haven asset in 2026, as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz send oil prices sharply higher. Rather than moving independently, the crypto is tracking energy markets more closely, with a notable positive correlation of 0.68 with crude. The disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil supply, has sent shockwaves through financial markets. Analysts at Goldman Sachs revised their outlook earlier this week, expecting Brent crude to average around $110 through March and April. Prices have already surged, with Brent crossing…

WednesdayMar 25, 2026 9:00 am

MindWave Innovations Inc. (NYSE American: APUS) Is ‘One to Watch’

The company is developing an institutional Digital Asset Treasury model focused on enabling corporations to manage and generate yield from Bitcoin holdings. Its ecosystem integrates multiple verticals, including AdTech, InsurTech, AI Governance, and ClimateTech, within a unified blockchain-enabled framework. The $NILA token serves as a central mechanism for governance, incentives, and interoperability across the platform. The company operates across several large and expanding markets, including decentralized finance, digital advertising, artificial intelligence, and sustainability-focused finance. Its structure as a publicly traded entity combined with a decentralized ecosystem positions it to pursue both institutional adoption and broader ecosystem participation. MindWave Innovations (NYSE…

TuesdayMar 24, 2026 10:00 am

Uncertainty Surrounds How the US Plans to Use $15B in Seized Crypto

The U.S. Justice Department unveiled the largest asset confiscation in the nation’s history last October, seizing $15 billion worth of Bitcoin. Authorities linked the funds to Cambodia’s Prince Group, which prosecutors claim ran a far-reaching network involving large-scale online fraud and human trafficking. For victims of crypto scams, the announcement briefly signaled progress, as recovering stolen digital assets has long been difficult. Many victims struggle not only to reclaim their money but even to prompt investigations. Officials framed the seizure as a decisive move against exploitation. Yet months later, uncertainty surrounds what will happen to the 127,271 Bitcoins, now worth…

MondayMar 23, 2026 9:45 am

Beeline Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: BLNE) Launches Self-Service Mortgage Platform to Offer Greater Flexibility and Control to Borrowers

The company has introduced a Self-Service Mortgage Experience (“SSME”) allowing borrowers to review loan customized scenarios and lock rates online without speaking to a loan officer. The feature provides a 24/7 digital mortgage pathway, reflecting growing demand for self-directed financial services among Millennials and Gen Z. Beeline’s AI-powered platform processes applications in seconds and presents personalized mortgage rate options rather than static rate quotes. The company’s broader digital infrastructure enables loan closings in 14–21 days, significantly faster than the traditional mortgage timeline. The platform targets two major demographic opportunities: younger homebuyers an investors seeking entry into property markets, plus older…

FridayMar 20, 2026 10:00 am

AI Tokens, Infrastructure Assets Up as Crypto Recovery Continues

The crypto market is once again showing resilience, pushing beyond a period of sideways movement into a clearer upward trajectory. Recent data from CoinMarketCap’s weekly gainers list highlights notable activity, particularly among projects linked to AI and decentralized infrastructure. While the broader market remains sensitive to global economic conditions, certain segments are beginning to move independently of Bitcoin, driven by technical upgrades and growing investor interest in practical use cases. One of the standout performers over the past week is River, which surged by more than 88%. The project has garnered attention for its focus on decentralized communication systems, an…

ThursdayMar 19, 2026 10:00 am

Bitcoin Inches Towards $75k as Crypto Recovery Continues

Bitcoin rose to $74,500 in early Monday U.S. trading, marking its highest level since the start of February. The rally represents a rebound of nearly one quarter from the crypto’s February trough near $60,000. The price move occurred alongside easing energy markets and renewed strength in global equities. Oil markets showed notable volatility over the past several days. Crude contracts fell about 4% after briefly crossing the $100 per barrel mark during the weekend. Prices had surged after attacks on energy facilities tied to tensions in the Middle East raised fears of supply disruptions. Traders were particularly focused on the…

WednesdayMar 18, 2026 10:30 am

Beeline Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: BLNE) Partners with TYTL Corp on Tokenized Fractional Real Estate Model

Beeline Holdings Inc. has partnered with TYTL Corp. to support fractional equity transactions in U.S. residential real estate, and have already finalized 11 fractional equity acquisitions and launched an initial property portfolio. The product is branded at BeelineEquity and can be found on Beeline's website representing a significant revenue opportunity for Beeline - Every $1B in transaction value represents $41M in revenue for Beeline. Tokenization model combines traditional and blockchain infrastructure, as property interests are deed-recorded through standard closings before being tokenized on-chain. Beeline’s digital mortgage, title, and closing infrastructure will facilitate scaling of the fractional equity model, with the…

TuesdayMar 17, 2026 10:00 am

Bitcoin’s Price Movement is Mirroring What Happened During the Ukraine War Onset

Bitcoin’s response to the current conflict involving Iran is starting to mirror the price behavior seen in the early weeks following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. A side-by-side look at both periods reveals a familiar sequence in the crypto market. Markets initially reacted with fear, leading to a sharp drop in price. That decline was followed by a quick recovery and then a period marked by choppy trading as investors processed the broader geopolitical implications. When Russian forces crossed into Ukraine, Bitcoin fell steeply as uncertainty gripped investors and risk appetite weakened. Yet the downturn proved brief. Within…

FridayMar 13, 2026 10:00 am

French Authorities Arrest 12 Over Crypto Kidnappings

French authorities say they are making progress in a series of investigations linked to crypto-related kidnapping cases after a new wave of arrests connected to a violent abduction last summer. Police in Lyon confirmed that 12 suspects were taken into custody in connection with an August incident in which a young Swiss man was held captive for four days while his attackers demanded a ransom paid in crypto. According to France Info, officers stormed a building and freed the man after tracking the group believed to be responsible for the kidnapping. Authorities said the latest detentions are the result of…

ThursdayMar 12, 2026 10:00 am

As Bitcoin Dominance Reduces, Could Money be Shifting to Ethereum?

Bitcoin hovered near $67,200 on Monday after several days of limited movement, but signs are emerging that its grip on the broader crypto market may be weakening. Figures from the crypto data platform CoinGecko show that the total value of all digital assets has climbed above $2.38 trillion. At the same time, Bitcoin’s share of that market has slipped below the 59% mark, settling around 58.82%. The decline in market share comes as Ether gains momentum. The second-largest crypto rose roughly 1.1%, while Bitcoin moved sideways with noticeably lighter trading activity. According to Bitmine chair Tom Lee, the compression between…