Crypto wallets used to mean one thing: self-custody. Users held their keys, owned their assets, and stayed off the radar of traditional finance.Phantom’s Mar. 17 no-action relief from the CFTC’s Market Participants Division rewrites that definition.The letter allows Phantom to serve as the consumer interface for regulated derivatives without registering as an introducing broker, provided registered futures commission merchants, introducing brokers, and designated contract markets handle the actual customer relationships, custody, and clearing.On Jan. 29, CFTC Chairman Michael Selig announced the agency would pursue “clear and unambiguous safe harbors for software developers” and explore onshoring perpetual derivatives.On Mar. 11, the…
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A proposal in Washington could alter one of the basic rhythms of US markets: how often public companies have to publish quarterly reports.The SEC is reportedly preparing a proposal that would make quarterly reporting optional, letting companies file financial updates twice a year instead of four times. Backers say the current system feeds short-term thinking and adds cost.Opponents warn that fewer required check-ins would leave investors with a foggier view of corporate reality and a much wider gap between insiders and everyone else.This comes as a huge surprise from the SEC, the agency most people associate with forcing companies to…
Shiba Inu is finally gaining some credible momentum in the market amid the rising ETF narrative. T. Rowe has recently updated its ETF filing, featuring a basket of cryptocurrencies in which SHIB has finally made the cut. The company’s new call has led speculation to rise, hinting at dynamics featuring SHIB as one of the leading elements of the market worthy of its own ETF hype. What does AI think about this potential ETF dynamic? Let’s explore some important points.Also Read: Shiba Inu Rally Triggers Heavy Short Liquidations: What’s Next?AI SHIB Perspective: ETF VersionT. Rowe is a major asset manager…
As the broader cryptocurrency market continues to regain strength, the HAEDAL coin demonstrates strong upward momentum, according to a technical analysis shared today by analyst RoccoBullBottom. The HAEDAL coin is the native cryptocurrency that drives the Haedal Protocol, a liquid staking platform built on the SUI blockchain, allowing users to optimize profits through staking and DeFi applications. Based on recent price movement as identified by the analyst, the crypto asset is continuing to decrease its downtrend as days go by, an indicator that its volatility is declining, selling pressure is exhausting, and buyers are repositioning themselves in its market. Haedal…
Author Ahmed Balaha Author Ahmed Balaha Part of the Team Since Aug 2025 About Author Ahmed Balaha is a journalist and copywriter based in Georgia with a growing focus on blockchain technology, DeFi, AI, privacy, digital assets, and fintech innovation. Share Last updated: March 21, 2026 XRP has been stuck in a grind since January. Down bad, consolidating, and not doing much to excite anyone.The on-chain data is actually getting interesting though. SOPR is closing in on 1, which historically signals that profit-taking is drying up. That is usually what happens right before a bottom forms. NUPL is also flashing…
Is Coinbase safe for cryptocurrency trading? If this question often pops up in your mind, you’re in the right place. Coinbase is a globally renowned and the largest crypto exchange based in the US. It serves users in 100+ countries, with annual trading volumes exceeding $1.2 trillion.In this article, we’ll walk you through Coinbase’s security features, regulatory compliance, and associated risks. We’ll also provide a step-by-step guide on securing your Coinbase account, including what to do in the event of a hack.Is Coinbase Safe to Use in 2026?Coinbase is considered safe to use in 2026 due to its regulatory oversight,…
The fundamental principle behind every passive crypto income strategy is the same: you provide capital, liquidity, or network security and receive rewards, fees, or interest in return. The variable that separates good strategies from bad ones is sustainability — whether the reward mechanism is tied to real economic activity or to temporary incentives that collapse the moment the promotional period ends. Most of what the 2026 passive income landscape offers fails that test quietly. Major proof-of-stake assets offer around 6.8% in annual rewards on average — at a time when those rewards are paid in the same token being staked,…
Author Ahmed Balaha Author Ahmed Balaha Part of the Team Since Aug 2025 About Author Ahmed Balaha is a journalist and copywriter based in Georgia with a growing focus on blockchain technology, DeFi, AI, privacy, digital assets, and fintech innovation. Share Last updated: March 20, 2026 A pseudonymous whale known as Jason just flipped from long to short on Bitcoin price with surgical precision.Days ago he closed a long position for $14.6 million in profit, effectively top-ticking the local high.Now he is sitting on a 2,281 BTC short on Binance with an average entry of $74,238. Bitcoin is trading near…
Author Ahmed Balaha Author Ahmed Balaha Part of the Team Since Aug 2025 About Author Ahmed Balaha is a journalist and copywriter based in Georgia with a growing focus on blockchain technology, DeFi, AI, privacy, digital assets, and fintech innovation. Share Last updated: March 20, 2026 Coinbase stock closed at $202.24 on March 19. Basically flat on the day but the week told a different story.Highs of $210.23 earlier in the week. A sharp 3.78% correction on March 18. Now consolidating right around the psychological $200 level while investors watch volume closely for signs of another move like the 14.57%…
TRON (TRX) is among altcoins seeing a slight uptick. The token hovered above $0.30 amid broader volatility across the cryptocurrency market. Bulls could target highs of $0.37 if momentum holds. On Friday, March 20, TRX traded to highs of $0.308 across major exchanges, climbing about 3% in intraday performance that included a 7% spike in daily volume. By maintaining prices above the critical support level, bulls could tap into factors such as regulatory clarity, trading expansion, and institutional demand to target levels last seen in August 2025. TRX price holds $0.30: what’s bullish TRX’s price outlook in the past 24…
