Crypto/Blockchain Ethereum faces scaling, security and AI crossroads in early 2026 Co-founder Vitalik Buterin argued that current scaling approaches do not fully deliver on Ethereum’s original design goals Joseph Morton1 day ago
Crypto/Blockchain PayPal rolls out PYUSD stablecoin across 70 markets beyond U.S. The sector is led by Tether’s USDT with a market capitalization of about USD$143 billion Joseph Morton5 days ago
Bitcoin Bitcoin banking future hinges on upcoming Federal Reserve capital vote That gap matters because capital rules dictate what banks can do economically, not just legally Joseph MortonMarch 18, 2026
Bitcoin Abra plans public debut as crypto IPO pipeline begins to reopen Abra's platform lets users store digital assets, trade tokens and borrow against holdings Joseph MortonMarch 17, 2026
Crypto/Blockchain U.S. regulators pledge joint approach to cryptocurrency policy under new agreement The agreement itself does not create new laws or binding rules governing the digital asset industry Joseph MortonMarch 16, 2026
Crypto/Blockchain Mastercard unveils program connecting blockchain with global payments network Mastercard executives say the company wants to connect blockchain systems with payment networks businesses already use Joseph MortonMarch 12, 2026
Bitcoin Bitcoin supply passes 20 million milestone with fewer than one million coins left Each halving occurs every 210,000 blocks, which takes about four years Joseph MortonMarch 10, 2026
Crypto/Blockchain Circle tests stablecoin treasury transfers with USD$68M in internal payments Stablecoin transactions run continuously without banking cut-off windows Joseph MortonMarch 9, 2026
Crypto/Blockchain Ripple builds full-stack payments system as stablecoin adoption accelerates Fintech firms can operate international payout networks without managing several financial service partners Joseph MortonMarch 5, 2026
Crypto/Blockchain Lawmakers tie CBDC ban to sweeping housing affordability legislation The bill spans more than 300 pages and focuses primarily on housing reforms Joseph MortonMarch 3, 2026