Tech

March, 2026

• 20 March

  Bluesky Secures $100M in Series B Led by Bain Capital Crypto

  

  Decentralized social network Bluesky has revealed a major $100 million Series B funding round, led by Bain Capital Crypto and closed back in April 2025. The previously undisclosed raise—announced March 19, 2026—includes participation from Alumni Ventures, True Ventures, Anthos Capital, Bloomberg Beta, and the Knight Foundation. This injection of capital follows Bluesky’s $15 million Series A in October 2024 and …
• 19 March

  Solana’s Stablecoin Liquidity Hits All-Time High Amid Rising Open Interest

  

  Solana’s ecosystem is experiencing robust growth, with **stablecoin supply** on the network reaching record levels around **$15.58 billion to $17 billion** as of mid-March 2026, marking an all-time high. This surge, primarily driven by USDC (dominating ~54% of the pool) alongside USDT, PYUSD, and emerging tokens like USDG and USD1, reflects strong capital inflows and diversification beyond traditional stables. Data …
• 19 March

  Bittensor (TAO) Jumps 46% as Covenant-72B Ignites Subnet Boom

  

  Bittensor’s native token **TAO** has surged approximately **46%** in March 2026, driven by the successful completion and deployment of **Covenant-72B**, a landmark 72-billion-parameter large language model (LLM) trained entirely on the network’s decentralized infrastructure. As of March 19, 2026, TAO trades around **$270–$280** after peaking near **$293–$300** earlier in the month, reflecting strong momentum in the decentralized AI sector. **Covenant-72B**, …
• 19 March

  Crypto Clash Ahead? Banks Roll Out ZKsync-Based Cari Network to Rival Stablecoins

  

  A consortium of five major U.S. regional banks—Huntington Bancshares, First Horizon, M&T Bank, KeyCorp, and Old National Bancorp—has launched the **Cari Network**, a tokenized deposit platform built on **ZKsync**’s Prividium infrastructure. Announced on March 17, 2026, the initiative aims to provide a regulated, blockchain-based alternative to non-bank stablecoins like USDT and USDC, enabling instant, 24/7 settlement of digital representations of …
• 19 March

  Hong Kong’s RedotPay Eyes $150M Pre-IPO Boost Ahead of US Listing

  

  Hong Kong-based fintech RedotPay, a stablecoin payments unicorn, is in talks to raise up to **$150 million** in fresh funding, according to Bloomberg and multiple reports from March 18, 2026. This pre-IPO round follows over $150 million raised across two tranches in September and December 2025, backed by investors including Coinbase Ventures and Circle Ventures. The company, which enables users …
• 19 March

  BTC Steady at $73,500 as FOMC Nears — All Eyes on Jerome Powell

  

  Bitcoin is currently trading around **$70,000–$71,000** as of March 19, 2026, following a post-FOMC dip after holding near $73,000–$74,000 in the lead-up to the Federal Open Market Committee meeting on March 17–18. The FOMC, chaired by Jerome Powell, concluded its March meeting on March 18, 2026, deciding to **hold interest rates steady** in the 3.50%–3.75% range (an 11-1 vote, with …
• 19 March

  SEC’s Paul Atkins Proposes ‘Safe Harbor’ Exemptions for Crypto Firms

  

  In a significant development for U.S. digital asset regulation, SEC Chairman Paul Atkins recently outlined a proposed “safe harbor” framework during remarks at the DC Blockchain Summit on March 17, 2026. This initiative aims to provide tailored exemptions and clearer pathways for crypto firms to raise capital and operate, marking a shift toward more innovation-friendly rules while preserving investor protections. …
• 17 March

  Crypto Leaders Hit Back After Boris Johnson Calls Bitcoin a Ponzi Scheme

  

  Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson sparked backlash in the crypto community with a March 2026 Daily Mail opinion column calling Bitcoin a “giant Ponzi scheme.” Johnson recounted a friend’s alleged £20,000 loss over 3.5 years to a promoter promising Bitcoin gains but delivering only fees, arguing the asset relies on belief without intrinsic value—less practical than Pokémon cards, he …
• 17 March

  XRP Flips BNB as Open Interest Rebuilds Toward Pre-Crash Levels

  

  XRP has reclaimed the No. 4 spot among cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, overtaking BNB with a valuation of approximately $93.4 billion as of March 17, 2026. The Ripple-linked token surged to $1.53 (up 11% weekly and ~3% daily), breaking through $1.50 resistance on a 125% spike in trading volume to $3.22 billion, per CoinDesk and FXStreet reports. Simultaneously, derivatives open …
• 17 March

  Markets Under Pressure as Trump Urges Fed to Slash Rates Now

  

  Global markets are grappling with heightened uncertainty following President Donald Trump’s March 12, 2026, Truth Social post demanding the Federal Reserve slash interest rates “IMMEDIATELY.” Labeling Chair Jerome Powell “Too Late,” Trump argued lower rates would spur growth, aid businesses and consumers, and restore confidence amid economic headwinds. This echoes his ongoing pressure, including plans to replace Powell with a …