Author: Saanjana Nikita

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Saanjana Nikita is a researcher and content writer at CoinDisc covering cryptocurrency, blockchain, Web3, artificial intelligence, and emerging digital technologies. Before joining CoinDisc, she contributed to research and content initiatives within the Web3 ecosystem, working with organizations including ChainGPT and Seedify. She specializes in crypto market trends, decentralized technologies, AI innovation, and educational content that helps readers understand the rapidly evolving blockchain industry.

BNB experienced a remarkable surge in 2025, breaking past the $1,000 milestone for the first time and eventually reaching a peak of $1,369.99 in October. However, that upward momentum was interrupted by a sharp, market-wide downturn in mid-October. This event triggered the largest single-day liquidation in crypto history, causing widespread losses across the sector. Since hitting its peak, BNB has dropped approximately 53.7%, based on data from CoinGecko. In the shorter term, the asset has declined 1.8% over the past 24 hours, close to 6% over the past week, and about 1.5% over the last two weeks. Despite these setbacks,…

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Polymarket is set to introduce trading fees across nearly all market categories starting March 30, with crypto traders experiencing the highest rates. Under the updated system, crypto trades could reach fees of up to 1.8%, while sports markets will remain comparatively lower at 0.75%. Currently, the platform charges fees only on crypto and sports-related contracts.  Crypto Markets See Largest Fee Increase With the new rollout, fees will now apply to additional categories, including politics, finance, economics, culture, weather, and technology. Rather than using a fixed commission, Polymarket applies a dynamic fee model based on probability. Fees are highest when an…

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The cryptocurrency market experienced a notable downturn beginning in October 2026, following one of the largest single-day liquidation events in its history. Before that decline, however, several digital assets had surged to record-breaking levels. Despite recent losses across the market, a potential recovery later in the year could push certain cryptocurrencies to fresh all-time highs. 3 Digital Assets With Strong Upside Potential There is growing speculation that the crypto market may rebound in the latter part of 2026. Broader economic uncertainty, global political tensions, and reduced liquidity have contributed to the current weakness. If these pressures ease in the coming…

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have jointly stated that the majority of crypto assets do not fall under the definition of securities. This announcement builds on earlier guidance released in January 2026, which outlined an initial framework for handling tokenized securities. That document marked the beginning of a broader effort to establish clearer rules for the crypto sector. According to SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins, the new interpretation is intended to eliminate long-standing market uncertainty. He explained that regulators are responsible for clearly defining how laws apply, and this step helps…

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Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, is reportedly looking for experienced financial professionals to help train its AI system, Grok. The company has begun recruiting individuals with backgrounds in investment banking, portfolio management, trading, and credit analysis to strengthen the platform’s financial modeling capabilities. The move is part of Musk’s broader plan to enhance Grok’s capabilities and support his vision of turning X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, into a multifunctional “everything app.” By bringing in industry experts, xAI aims to improve the AI’s ability to analyze and develop financial strategies. According to several job listings on…

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Solana (SOL) has moved back above the $90 level, briefly touching around $94 on March 16, 2026. Recent market data shows the asset gaining momentum, with roughly a 6% increase in the past 24 hours. Over the last week, it has risen by more than 12%, while the two-week chart shows a similar improvement. Monthly, SOL is up close to 9%. Even with this recent recovery, however, the cryptocurrency remains nearly 30% below its level from March 2025. With the market showing signs of renewed strength, many traders are now wondering whether Solana can maintain its current pace and potentially…

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The total market capitalization of altcoins (often tracked as TOTAL2) has moved back above the $1 trillion mark. The market also ended the second week of March with its first positive weekly candle after seven consecutive weeks of decline. Meanwhile, the Altcoin Season Index has climbed back to a level last seen at the beginning of the year. This recovery has led some investors to speculate that an altcoin rally could develop during March, even as global political tensions remain uncertain. Several analysts point to additional signals that might support a broader altcoin move. However, current capital flows appear to…

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Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino revealed on March 15 that the company’s artificial intelligence team is preparing to unveil what he described as a “major breakthrough” in the coming week. The announcement hints at the next step in Tether’s push toward decentralized AI technologies. The statement was released shortly after the QVAC development team released Workbench version 0.4.1 This update redesigned the application interface and improved its ability to run AI models locally on both desktop and mobile devices. Profits Fuel Expansion Into AI Over the past year, Tether has been developing QVAC (QuantumVerse Automatic Computer), a platform intended to run…

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The cryptocurrency market is ending the weekend on a positive note. Both the total crypto market capitalization and Bitcoin (BTC) are trending upward, while Bittensor (TAO) has stood out with a notable gain of about 14% over the past 24 hours. Crypto Market Shows Signs of Strength Over the last day, the total value of the cryptocurrency market increased by roughly $25.8 billion, bringing the combined market capitalization to around $2.42 trillion. Gradual growth like this is generally considered more stable compared to sudden spikes, which often lead to quick corrections. From a technical perspective, the total market cap has…

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On March 14, the Ethereum Foundation, the nonprofit that supports development of the Ethereum blockchain, announced it had completed an over-the-counter sale of 5,000 ETH to BitMine. The deal was executed at an average price of $2,042.96 per ETH, totaling approximately $10 million. According to the foundation, the funds will support its core activities, including protocol research and ongoing development. The organization has faced criticism in the past regarding the timing and impact of its ETH sales, and the selection of BitMine as the buyer has again drawn attention. BitMine Expands Its Ethereum Holdings BitMine is currently the largest known…

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