Here’s what happened in crypto today March 18, 2026, 10:50 am
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
Japan’s SBI VC Trade launches retail USDC lending as stablecoin use grows March 18, 2026, 10:42 am
SBI VC Trade said users could lend assets directly to its platform, but added that the company may re-lend funds as part of its operations.
Crypto industry ties were a liability in Illinois primary March 18, 2026, 10:20 am
Ties to the crypto industry became a vector for attack in a recent Democratic primary election in the state of Illinois.
Circle’s policy chief tells UK to merge MiCA clarity with US stablecoin rules March 18, 2026, 10:20 am
The UK has a unique opportunity to merge the best of the EU’s MiCA framework and the US GENIUS Act, Circle’s Dante Disparte told the House of Lords committee on Wednesday.
Bitcoin dips to $72K on hot US PPI inflation hours before Fed FOMC meeting March 18, 2026, 10:02 am
Bitcoin price action fell to week-to-date lows with Bitcoin caught between high US inflation and nerves over Fed policy hints at the day's FOMC meeting.
74% of institutions expect crypto prices to rise in 12 months: Survey March 18, 2026, 10:00 am
A Coinbase-EY study reveals institutional investors plan to boost crypto allocations in 2026, favoring regulated products as stablecoins and tokenization gain traction.
Crypto firms’ open letter urges top US colleges to teach DeFi March 18, 2026, 10:00 am
Crypto firms argue that DeFi should be taught at top schools so that students can eventually take on a rapid rise in non-technical crypto jobs on Wall Street.
Crypto cards aren't the future, but onchain credit is March 18, 2026, 8:30 am
Crypto cards force asset sales and tax hits. Onchain credit enables yield-bearing collateral power spending without liquidation, making cards obsolete interfaces.
RedotPay defends team reshuffle amid funding talks and IPO plans March 18, 2026, 7:47 am
RedotPay says it restructured teams for efficiency after a Bloomberg report flagged executive turnover, China sensitivities and new funding talks.
Connecticut suspends Bitcoin Depot as 2026 revenue outlook worsens March 18, 2026, 7:27 am
Connecticut halts Bitcoin Depot’s operations, with the company expecting lower revenue in 2026 amid mounting regulatory pressure and a steep decline in its stock price.