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Blockchain 20 January 2026 - 18 March 2026

Mastercard’s BVNK Deal Puts Trade Finance Tokenization – and Solana – in Focus

Mastercard’s BVNK Deal Puts Trade Finance Tokenization – and Solana – in Focus

Mastercard agreed to buy BVNK for up to $1.8 billion to expand stablecoin and blockchain payment infrastructure, the company said Tuesday. The deal follows recent corporate tests using stablecoins for insurance payments and trade finance, including pilots by Aon and Citi. Visa, Nasdaq, and ICE are also advancing blockchain and tokenization projects. Solana featured in several of the latest trials.
18 March 2026
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Bitmine Immersion Technologies Stock Jumps After New Filing Shows $11.5 Billion in Crypto and Cash

Bitmine Immersion Technologies Stock Jumps After New Filing Shows $11.5 Billion in Crypto and Cash

Bitmine Immersion Technologies shares jumped 11.6% Monday after the company reported its crypto, cash, and other investments had reached $11.5 billion. Bitmine disclosed holdings of 4,595,562 ETH, 196 bitcoin, and $1.2 billion in cash as of March 15. The company said 3,040,515 ETH was staked, generating $180 million in annualized revenue. Bitmine remains the largest ether treasury among public companies.
16 March 2026
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Nasdaq Partners With Kraken on Tokenized Stocks, Eyes 2027 Launch

Nasdaq Partners With Kraken on Tokenized Stocks, Eyes 2027 Launch

Nasdaq announced plans for a tokenized shares framework and will partner with Payward, parent of crypto exchange Kraken, to build a gateway linking regulated stock markets to blockchain networks. The program is set to launch in the first half of 2027. Kraken will help distribute tokenized shares in Europe and other markets outside the U.S. The plan requires SEC approval and updated market infrastructure.
9 March 2026
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BitMine’s $9.9 billion crypto treasury update lands as BMNR stock jumps with Ethereum

BitMine’s $9.9 billion crypto treasury update lands as BMNR stock jumps with Ethereum

BitMine Immersion Technologies reported holdings of 4.47 million ether, 195 bitcoin, $868 million in cash, and minority stakes in two firms, totaling $9.9 billion as of March 1. The company said it had staked 3.04 million ether, valued at $6 billion, generating $172 million in annualized staking revenue. BMNR shares rose 9.7% to $21.47 as ether climbed 9.9% to $2,190.61. BitMine ranks as the No. 2 global crypto treasury after Strategy Inc.
4 March 2026
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Ethereum near $1,950 as NFT “utility” pitch meets Polymarket’s $1.17 million price bet

Ethereum near $1,950 as NFT “utility” pitch meets Polymarket’s $1.17 million price bet

Ether traded at $1,955.79 on Friday, down 0.73% in 24 hours, with $18 billion in volume, CoinMarketCap reported. Polymarket users wagered $1.17 million on ether price contracts, with settlements above $1,500 and $1,900 but not $2,000. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin warned prediction markets risk becoming “low-value gambling.” Bitcoin hovered near $67,088 late Thursday, according to Dow Jones data.
20 February 2026
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HSBC share price in focus as UK taps Orion blockchain for ‘digital gilt’ pilot

HSBC share price in focus as UK taps Orion blockchain for ‘digital gilt’ pilot

The UK Treasury selected HSBC’s Orion platform to run a pilot issuance of tokenised UK government bonds, with law firm Ashurst as legal adviser. HSBC shares closed at 1,305.4p on Wednesday, little changed ahead of the London open. The government has not set an issuance date for the pilot. HSBC will release its annual results and consider a dividend on Feb. 25.
12 February 2026
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XRP price today: back near $1.40 as crypto selloff bites; Ripple event and ETF flows ahead

XRP price today: back near $1.40 as crypto selloff bites; Ripple event and ETF flows ahead

XRP fell about 2.7% to $1.4009 Tuesday morning, nearing a key support level after a sharp sell-off in digital assets. The broader crypto market’s value has dropped roughly 10% in February to around $2.4 trillion, with bitcoin at $69,000 and ether near $2,000. U.S.-listed XRP spot ETFs saw $6.3 million in inflows Monday, bringing total inflows to $1.23 billion. Ripple will hold an XRP community event Feb. 11-12.
10 February 2026
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ETH price tests $2,000 as “blockchain art” talk reaches Corning, New York

ETH price tests $2,000 as “blockchain art” talk reaches Corning, New York

Ether traded near $2,022 Tuesday after dipping below $2,000 in the past day, as traders watched the key level. Standard Chartered maintained a $7,500 target for end-2026 despite recent volatility. New articles highlighted Corning, N.Y.’s glassmaking scene as a potential hub for Ethereum-based digital art and NFT sales. Market researcher Mordor Intelligence estimated the digital art market at $5.8 billion for 2025.
10 February 2026
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Epstein files reignite Satoshi Nakamoto mystery as Binance and Brownstone posts claim Bitcoin was ‘hijacked’

Epstein files reignite Satoshi Nakamoto mystery as Binance and Brownstone posts claim Bitcoin was ‘hijacked’

Newly released Justice Department emails show Jeffrey Epstein sought contact with early Bitcoin developers and urged Gavin Andresen to call his New York office, DL News reports. Journalists criticized the document release for exposing victims’ names and images, prompting the DOJ to pull and replace thousands of records. Bitcoin fell 15% Thursday, trading near $62,500.
5 February 2026
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Ethereum slips under $2,000: analysts size up $1,450 downside and $6,200 rebound case

Ethereum slips under $2,000: analysts size up $1,450 downside and $6,200 rebound case

Ether fell 8% to $1,955 on Friday, briefly touching $1,935, as bitcoin slid to $66,424 in a broad crypto selloff. Analysts remain split on whether Ether’s drop signals a rebound or a deeper slide. On-chain data showed mid-sized wallets trimming positions, while large holders bought more. A new Ethereum-focused payments project is set to launch Feb. 9.
5 February 2026
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BitMine Immersion (BMNR) stock ends higher after $14.5B crypto holdings update as market looks to next session

BitMine Immersion (BMNR) stock ends higher after $14.5B crypto holdings update as market looks to next session

BitMine Immersion shares closed up 3.9% at $29.35 after reporting $14.5 billion in crypto and cash assets, led by 4.2 million ether. Shareholders approved a charter amendment raising authorized shares from 500 million to 50 billion. The company said it recently acquired 35,268 ETH and has staked 1.8 million ether. BitMine’s $200 million investment in Beast Industries is set to close this week.
22 January 2026
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Coinbase stock slips after-hours as Base network glitch shows “incorrect balances” warning

Coinbase stock slips after-hours as Base network glitch shows “incorrect balances” warning

Coinbase reported a third-party issue causing missing or incorrect balances and inaccurate price quotes for assets on its Base network Wednesday. Shares closed down 0.35% at $226.93 and barely moved after hours. The company said customer funds remain safe and a fix is underway. Investors await further updates ahead of earnings on Feb. 12.
22 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Micron and FedEx Shine with Blowout Earnings Amid Market Turmoil
    March 20, 2026, 10:15 PM EDT. Micron Technology and FedEx reported strong quarterly earnings that stand out in a week marked by broader market declines fueled by surging oil prices and economic uncertainty linked to the Iran conflict. Micron's fiscal Q2 revenue soared nearly threefold to $23.86 billion, driven by high demand for AI-related memory products, topping earnings per share (EPS) estimates by over 38%. The company projects robust Q3 sales growth at $33.5 billion and anticipates exceeding $100 billion in annual sales next year. FedEx posted a fiscal Q3 EPS of $5.25, beating estimates by nearly 27%, supported by disciplined operations and digital efficiencies. It raised full-year EPS guidance to $19.30-$20.10, surpassing Wall Street forecasts. Both stocks could appeal to investors seeking buy-the-dip opportunities amid volatile trading.
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