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The Algorand Foundation announced a 25% workforce reduction on March 18, 2026, affecting approximately 50 staff from a total of fewer than 200. The layoffs came one day after US regulators issued joint guidance classifying ALGO as a digital commodity rather than a security. The layoffs coincide with a broader wave of 2026 crypto industry job cuts. The Algorand Foundation said on March 18 that it had cut about 25% of its staff, citing weak crypto market conditions and a worsening macroeconomic environment. The foundation had fewer than 200 employees, which puts the number of affected roles at roughly 40…

Bitcoin traded to intraday lows of $70,500 amid key macro and geopolitical-related events. Veteran trader Peter Brandt has highlighted a potential bearish retest of support. The Iran war and inflation concerns tick potential negative catalysts boxes. Bitcoin price flipped lower to trade below $70,500 as sellers showed fresh strength, with BTC down as cryptocurrencies reacted to US inflation data, the Federal Reserve’s rate decision, and the escalation in the Iran war. Veteran trader Peter Brandt has shared his outlook for BTC in terms of technical setup, noting that a constructive “horn” remains in play. However, it could also be an…

Bitcoin’s hash rate dropped to approximately 920 EH/s, down roughly 8% over the past week, with a difficulty adjustment of about −8% expected on March 20. Rising crude oil prices are pressuring miners in energy-sensitive markets, while hash price hit an all-time daily low of US$27.89 PH/s/day in late February. Major public miners have collectively sold more than 15,096 BTC from peak holdings and are pivoting to AI and high-performance computing as Bitcoin margins remain compressed. Bitcoin’s hash rate fell to about 920 EH/s this week, around 8% below the prior week, as lower miner profitability pushed more operators to…

The FOMC held the federal funds rate at 3.75%, with only Fed Governor Stephen Miran dissenting in favour of a cut. The Fed revised its 2026 headline and core PCE inflation forecasts up to 2.7% from 2.4% and 2.5% respectively, with Chair Jerome Powell attributing the rise largely to oil price increases caused by the Iran conflict. Bitcoin fell from approximately US$74,000 to US$70,900 in the days around the decision, while the S&P 500 closed down 1.36% and the Nasdaq dropped 1.46% on the day. The Federal Reserve left its benchmark rate unchanged at 3.50%–3.75% on March 18, signalling that…

NFTs are generally treated as digital collectibles, not securities, under the SEC’s updated framework. Classification still depends on structure, particularly whether profit expectations rely on others’ efforts. The new guidance aims to clarify crypto rules while allowing flexibility for edge cases. US SEC Chair Paul Atkins has stated that NFTs are typically not considered securities, describing them as digital collectibles that fall outside traditional investment frameworks. His comments build on recent regulatory guidance aimed at clarifying how different crypto assets are classified. Under the SEC’s updated taxonomy, digital assets are divided into several categories, with only one group defined as…

Subscriptions are once again available through the United States Mint for the 1776 ~ 2026 Enduring Liberty half dollar, allowing collectors to sign up in advance for products featuring one-year-only designs created for the nation’s Semiquincentennial. It is also the first half dollar since 1964 issued without the portrait of President John F. Kennedy. CoinNews photo shows two circulation-found rolls of 1776 ~ 2026 Enduring Liberty half dollars, the first half dollar since 1964 issued without the portrait of President John F. Kennedy. U.S. Mint-branded rolls and bags debut May 5. Through the U.S. Mint’s subscription program, eligible products are…

US banks “reduced” their credit risk after 2008 by shifting more of it to nonbank lenders.Since 2008, banks have shifted a growing share of their lending to nonbanks like private credit funds, making it their fastest-growing loan category. That shift doesn’t signal another 2008-style crisis today, but it does show where trouble could surface first if private credit starts to crack.This week, traders, analysts, and Investment firms are reviving a familiar question: are US banks setting up a repeat of 2008?The clean answer is no, based on the publicly available numbers. The same debate also points to a real shift…

A CoinNews photo of the Philadelphia Mint The United States Mint has temporarily suspended public tours and closed the gift shop at its facility in Philadelphia as renovations to the building’s front entrance move forward. The changes took effect March 9 and are expected to remain in place until the end of April, when tours are scheduled to resume. According to the Mint, the renovation project will create a redesigned entrance experience for visitors, including updated exhibits and a larger assembly space. The improvements will better accommodate guests ahead of the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary…

Stack’s Bowers Galleries will present a wide array of paper-money rarities during three U.S. currency sessions of its Spring 2026 Global Showcase Auction, scheduled for March 12. Bank of Germantown in the County of Philadelphia 1862 $1 The sessions will take place at Griffin Studios at the firm’s headquarters in Costa Mesa, California, with online bidding available through StacksBowers.com. Session 5 Highlights Colonial, Fractional and Obsolete Notes Session 5 will feature a broad mix of collectible currency, including Colonial and Continental issues, Fractional currency, and Obsolete notes. Among the highlights are pieces from the Caine Collection of obsolete bank notes.…

Hyperliquid’s HYPE token moved into the top 10 crypto assets by market capitalization, beating Cardano’s ADA amid a 1,700-fold rise in trading volume tied to oil volatility during the US-Iran conflict.Notably, Bitcoin benefited significantly from the broader bid for crypto during the conflict, but HYPE gained a second channel as traders used Hyperliquid’s platform to express views on oil around the clock, including on weekends when conventional futures venues were closed.From March 1 to March 18, HYPE’s market value rose from about $8.16 billion to $10.66 billion, a gain of about 30.7%, according to CryptoSlate’s data. Over the same stretch,…