March 17, 2026
Bitcoin

XRP $150 Price Target? The $13.5 Trillion Reality

XRP to $150 is the latest number flying around social media. The pitch sounds seductive. A small $1,000 position turning into something life-changing. Analysts point to chart patterns that supposedly mirror the 2017 breakout. But run the numbers. With XRP trading near $0.60, a move to $150 means roughly a 25,000% rally. Crypto can move

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Ethereum

Arrow Glacier Upgrade Announcement | Ethereum Foundation Blog

The Ethereum network will be undergoing a scheduled upgrade at block number 13,773,000, which is predicted to occur on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. The exact date is subject to change due to variable block times and timezones. Please upgrade your node before Sunday, December 5, 2021 to account for the variable block times. What is

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Crypto

Indiana enacts Bitcoin Rights Bill after governor approves HB 1042

Governor Mike Braun has signed House Bill 1042 into law, formalizing new protections for digital asset users in Indiana and setting guardrails around how state and local authorities may regulate cryptocurrency activity. Summary HB 1042 prohibits state and local governments from imposing discriminatory taxes or restrictions targeting cryptocurrency transactions. The law protects the right of

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Ethereum

Announcing Grants for Advocacy Non-Profits

The Ethereum Foundation is allocating 1 million USD in grant funding to organizations that educate governments and policymakers about Ethereum and blockchain technology. We encourage others in the Ethereum community to support their important work. A space to grow, and to do good We understand that transformative technologies raise new questions for regulators and governments.

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Bitcoin

XRP-linked firm processes more than $100 million in stablecoin volumes

Ripple is no longer just moving money. It wants to be the entire pipe. The company shared with CoinDesk on Wednesday a press release that outlines a major expansion of Ripple Payments which turns the platform into a full-stack infrastructure layer for fiat and stablecoin money movement. Businesses can now collect, hold, exchange, and pay

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Crypto

Bitcoin leverage jumps as open interest spikes near $70k

Bitcoin perpetual open interest posts its largest daily rise since 2025 as BTC stalls below $70k. Summary Perpetual open interest records its biggest daily percentage increase since July 2025 as BTC tests $69.4k resistance. Leverage expands sharply into a failed breakout attempt, leaving speculative longs vulnerable to liquidations if price moves away from the $69k–$70k

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Ethereum

Finalized no. 32 | Ethereum Foundation Blog

tl;dr Kintsugi🍵 in progress At the start of November, the Kintsugi🍵 month-long Merge sprint began! Kintsugi specs and milestones/plans were released, and now client teams are deep into the sprint with an aim to launch a persistent testnet in the first week of December. Kintsugi specs incorporate all of the learnings and minor adjustments from

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Bitcoin

Indiana Governor Signs Bill Allowing Bitcoin In State Retirement Plans

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun has signed legislation allowing bitcoin and cryptocurrency investments in the state’s public retirement and savings plans, opening the door for state employees to gain exposure to digital assets through self-directed accounts. The measure, House Bill 1042, requires Indiana’s public retirement boards, deferred compensation committees, and annuity savings programs to offer self-directed

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Crypto

Here’s why Pi Network is suddenly beating Bitcoin, XRP, and Solana

Pi Network price is suddenly doing better than top cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, XRP, and Solana this year, driven by key catalysts like the potential Kraken listing and the upcoming validator rewards distribution. Summary Pi Network price has retreated by about 17% this year. It has done better than other popular cryptocurrencies. The team has made

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Ethereum

Update on the partnership between EF and UNICEF

Since 2019, we have supported UNICEF’s CryptoFund with recurring contributions, and we are excited about our most recent donation too. Today, I would like to share the story of our journey together, to recognize some of the achievements of our partnership, and to speak a bit more about what’s next. Why and how we started

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