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World launches AgentKit with Coinbase integration to enable human-verified AI agents
The new toolkit from Sam Altman's startup lets AI agents prove they are backed by a unique human while interacting with websites, APIs and other online services.
Published Date: 2026-03-17 15:57:47Creator: Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar
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Strategy halts Bitcoin buying via STRC: Will BTC price dip again?
Strategy often pauses BTC buys when STRC falls below $100, a setup that has previously coincided with 25%–40% Bitcoin declines.
Published Date: 2026-03-17 15:35:35Creator: Cointelegraph by Yashu Gola
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XRP holders hit a record 7.7M: Will price break through $1.60 next?
XRP’s road to recovery will pick up momentum if network usage continues rising and bulls push the price above the $1.60 resistance.
Published Date: 2026-03-17 14:31:47Creator: Cointelegraph by Nancy Lubale
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Mastercard agrees to acquire BVNK in $1.8B stablecoin deal
Mastercard agreed to acquire BVNK for up to $1.8 billion as it expands further into stablecoin and blockchain-based payments.
Published Date: 2026-03-17 14:13:15Creator: Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas
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Maestro launches mining-backed Bitcoin credit market for institutions
Maestro launched Mezzamine, a Bitcoin credit market linking institutional BTC holders with miners seeking capital backed by mining output.
Published Date: 2026-03-17 14:00:00Creator: Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai
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PayPal expands PYUSD stablecoin to users in 70 countries
PayPal is rolling out its PYUSD stablecoin in 68 additional countries beyond the US and UK, aiming to reduce cross-border fees and offer rewards on holdings.
Published Date: 2026-03-17 13:30:40Creator: Cointelegraph by Helen Partz
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‘Bitcoin Standard’ author explores reality where decentralized gold stopped WWI
Saifedean Ammous, the author of The Bitcoin Standard, released an alternate history last fall, in which a decentralized gold system uproots central banking.
Published Date: 2026-03-17 13:30:00Creator: Cointelegraph by Aaron Wood
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Cango reports $285M Q4 loss as Bitcoin mining costs surge in 2025
Cango shares fell from about $4.50 in October to around $0.68, declining more than 84% over six months amid losses and restructuring.
Published Date: 2026-03-17 13:04:27Creator: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra
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Stablecoins to replace old FX rails, but off-ramps remain a chokepoint
Stablecoins are emerging as cheaper alternatives to costly legacy FX rails, but off-ramps such as bank account access add significant friction, according to Delphi Digital.
Published Date: 2026-03-17 12:47:51Creator: Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai
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Bitcoin adoption metrics say one thing, price action says another
Bitcoin adoption is surging across institutions, banks and corporations, but the price tells a different story. What explains the divergence?
Published Date: 2026-03-17 12:46:26Creator: Cointelegraph by Dilip Kumar Patairya
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