Ripple's share buyback program values the firm at $50 billion: Bloomberg

Despite the bear market, today's report suggests a higher valuation than the $40 billion at which the firm raised funds in November.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/03/11/ripple-s-share-buyback-program-values-the-firm-at-usd50-billion-bloomberg

Circle could rally 60% more on stablecoin adoption, AI agentic finance, Bernstein says

Stablecoins are decoupling from crypto market cycles as they are increasingly used for digital payments, Bernstein analysts said, which bodes well for USDC issuer Circle.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/10/circle-could-rally-60-more-on-stablecoin-adoption-ai-agentic-finance-bernstein-says

Bitcoin jumps past $70,000 as war volatility fades

BTC rebounded from about $65,000 as crude oil retreated and institutional flows helped stabilize the market.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/10/bitcoin-jumps-past-usd70-000-as-war-volatility-fades

Trump's threat to block Congress over voter-ID law leaves crypto bill on shakier ground

At a Republican event, the U.S. president delivered a speech that doubled down on recent comments he won't sign anything else until he gets the voting bill.

source https://www.coindesk.com/news-analysis/2026/03/09/trump-s-threat-to-block-congress-over-voter-id-law-leaves-crypto-bill-on-shakier-ground

How the war in Iran and trader positioning could be behind the surge in Circle's stock

Shares were up another 9.7% on Monday, bringing them nearly to double over the past month.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/09/how-the-war-in-iran-and-trader-positioning-could-be-behind-the-surge-in-circle-s-stock

Crypto and stocks add to gains as Trump says Iran war could be over soon

It's been a historic 24 hours for crude oil, which soared to $120 per barrel overnight on Iran worries, but has plunged back to just above $80.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/09/crypto-and-stocks-add-to-gains-as-trump-says-iran-war-could-be-over-soon

Oil shorts on Hyperliquid get wiped out as crude surges 30% on Iran escalation

Tokenized crude oil futures saw their largest liquidation event on crypto venues as the conflict expanded to Saudi Arabia and Gulf oil production collapsed.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/09/oil-shorts-on-hyperliquid-get-wiped-out-as-crude-surges-30-on-iran-escalation-triggering-usd40-million-in-liquidations