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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**, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …