Day: 17 March 2026

Quick Breakdown Bitcoin’s Post-Quantum Upgrade will roll out gradually over several years, likely between 5 and 10 years, with a typical estimate of 7 years. BIP-360 will introduce quantum-resistant signature schemes and move users to new, more secure addresses in phases. The upgrade will need thorough testing, updates to nodes ...

Crypto adoption in everyday spending is taking a practical leap forward as Crypto.com partners with KG Inicis to bring digital asset payments into South Korea’s mainstream retail network. Bridging crypto and real-world spending Announced on Tuesday, the partnership will integrate Crypto.com Pay into KG Inicis’s vast merchant ecosystem, enabling foreign ...

Blockchain data firm Messari is entering a new chapter marked by leadership changes, workforce reductions, and a sharper focus on artificial intelligence. The company announced on Monday that CEO Eric Turner has stepped down, handing over leadership to longtime chief technology officer Diran Li. Turner described the decision as difficult ...

WEMIX is making a strategic move into Southeast Asia’s fast-growing crypto and gaming market, announcing the listing of its native token on Coins.ph, the Philippines’ largest digital asset platform. The listing, which goes live on March 17, 2026, marks a significant step in deepening WEMIX’s global reach while tapping into ...

PayPal has officially extended access to its PYUSD stablecoin to users in 70 countries, marking a significant push to integrate digital assets with traditional payments. Previously limited to the U.S. and U.K., the rollout now reaches regions in South America, Africa, and Asia, including Colombia, Uganda, and Peru. Global rollout ...

Bybit EU, the Vienna-based MiCAR-licensed crypto platform, has announced a partnership with PayPal to integrate the global payment service as a fiat funding and withdrawal method. The move aims to streamline crypto access for European users and reduce barriers for newcomers entering the digital asset market. Residents in the US ...

Quick Breakdown Turning big assets such as real estate, energy, and infrastructure into digital tokens makes them easier to buy and sell. This boosts liquidity and opens up new chances for on-chain markets. Using assets that have real-world utility as collateral means DeFi doesn’t have to depend so much on ...

George Town, British Virgin Islands, 17th March 2026, Chainwire

For much of the past two years, digital asset markets have moved in close step with interest rate expectations. That relationship appears to be breaking down — and the implications for Bitcoin are, counterintuitively, constructive. Friday's US payrolls print came in sharply below consensus: expectations were running at approximately +60,000 ...

Capital B, Europe’s first Bitcoin Treasury Company, has acquired an additional 8 BTC for €0.5 million, increasing its total holdings to 2,844 BTC.  The company reports a ‘BTC Yield’ of 0.29% for both the year and the current quarter, highlighting steady growth in its crypto treasury. The purchase was funded ...