Bitcoin traders bet on a rally above $80,000
Bitcoin traders bet on a rally above $80,000
Daily Crypto Highlights — March 11, 2026
Latest crypto news from CoinDesk, Cointelegraph, Decrypt & CryptoSlate • Updated daily with the most important stories
Democrats Introduce Bill to Ban Prediction Market Contracts on War and Death
The DEATH BETS Act would prohibit CFTC-registered exchanges from listing contracts tied to terrorism, assassination, war, or death.
Dogecoin zooms as Elon Musk announces X Money launch date for April
Dogecoin zooms as Elon Musk announces X Money launch date for April
Crypto is just finance with new plumbing: Australia’s ASIC fintech chief
New regulatory frameworks weren’t needed when financial infrastructure shifted from paper to electronic records, so it isn't needed for blockchain either, argues ASIC’s Rhys Bollen.
Ethereum's on fire with record activity, but ether price and blockchain fees lag
Ethereum's on fire with record activity, but ether price and blockchain fees lag
Nvidia's Huang: AI will boost jobs as it needs trillions in infrastructure
Nvidia founder Jensen Huang says AI will create countless jobs as buildout for the tech has only just started and will require many more workers.
Ripple Seeks Australian Financial License to 'Scale' Payments Across the Region
If approved, the license would allow Ripple to run services and bring its infrastructure into the country’s financial system.
Bitcoin is back in ‘FOMO territory’ after crossing $70K: Santiment
US President Donald Trump's recent comments about Iran helped trigger a Bitcoin rally, leading to an uptick in social media sentiment about Bitcoin.
Bitcoin permabull Arthur Hayes says he wouldn't bet $1 on BTC right now
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes said he will start buying Bitcoin when the US Federal Reserve eases monetary policy and starts printing money amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
China Plays the Long Game in AI While US Chases Superintelligence: Brookings
A Brookings report says China’s AI strategy prioritizes efficiency, open-source adoption, and embedding AI into real-world systems.
Ripple targets April for Australian financial license via acquisition
Ripple APAC managing director Fiona Murray said there was sufficient institutional interest in Australia to warrant the costs of acquiring an Australian Financial Services License.
Quantum Computing Isn't Just Coming for Bitcoin—It Threatens Messaging Apps Too
Experts warn that encrypted chats could face a “harvest now, decrypt later” risk as quantum computing advances.