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Zcash surges 20% after breakout – ZEC traders, watch THIS for next move

Zcash (ZEC) surged over 20% in 24 hours, breaking out of a descending wedge pattern and signaling a potential bullish shift. The price moved from the $194.90 support level toward the $300 resistance zone, with RSI strengthening to 58, indicating growing buying interest without overbought conditions. However, underlying metrics present mixed signals: Spot Taker CVD remains sell-dominant, suggesting persistent selling pressure, and the funding rate is negative (-0.032%), reflecting heavy short positioning. This sets the stage for potential short squeezes and increased volatility near key resistance. While the breakout shows strength, the sustainability of the rally depends on overcoming layered resistance and resolving conflicting market dynamics.

ambcrypto03/17 11:22

Zcash surges 20% after breakout – ZEC traders, watch THIS for next move

ambcrypto03/17 11:22

Coin Stock Barometer丨Strategy Invests $1.57 Billion to Increase Holdings by 22,337 BTC; Bitmine, ARK Invest, and Others to Invest $125 Million in Eightco Holdings (March 17)

Crypto stocks demonstrated strong performance amid geopolitical tensions, with companies like Circle (CRCL) and Bitmine posting significant gains. MicroStrategy invested $1.57 billion to acquire 22,337 Bitcoin, bringing its total holdings to 761,068 BTC. Wall Street firms remain bullish on U.S. equities despite Middle East conflicts, with Bitcoin outperforming gold and global stocks as institutional adoption grows. Bitcoin ETF inflows totaled $2.1 billion over three weeks, capturing 6.1% of supply. Metaplanet plans to raise $234 million for Bitcoin purchases via warrants, while Ethereum Foundation sold 5,000 ETH to Bitmine for $10.2 million to fund ecosystem development. Eightco Holdings secured $125 million in funding led by Bitmine ($75M) and ARK Invest ($25M) to expand into AI and blockchain infrastructure. Other notable moves include Zeta Network’s $10 million convertible note for Bitcoin acquisition and Cypherpunk’s $5 million investment in Zcash development.

marsbit03/17 10:18

Coin Stock Barometer丨Strategy Invests $1.57 Billion to Increase Holdings by 22,337 BTC; Bitmine, ARK Invest, and Others to Invest $125 Million in Eightco Holdings (March 17)

marsbit03/17 10:18

Metaplanet’s $255M raise fuels plan to hold 210K BTC by 2027

Metaplanet has resumed its Bitcoin accumulation strategy after a three-month pause, raising $255 million through a stock sale to global investors. CEO Simon Gerovich indicated that an additional $276 million could be raised if investors exercise strike warrants, bringing the total potential funding to $531 million. The firm aims to increase its current holdings of 35,102 BTC to 100,000 by the end of 2026 and ultimately reach 210,000 BTC by 2027, which would represent 1% of the total Bitcoin supply. Despite a 12% drop in its stock price following the announcement, the company remains focused on leveraging stock volatility to fund its ambitious BTC targets. Meanwhile, BTC treasury firms have seen a 3.6% increase in demand over the past month, outpacing the 0.4% growth in BTC ETFs.

ambcrypto03/17 10:07

Metaplanet’s $255M raise fuels plan to hold 210K BTC by 2027

ambcrypto03/17 10:07

Bitcoin Bet Deepens As Metaplanet Raises $255 Million For Future Purchases

Metaplanet raised $255 million through a private share placement to further its Bitcoin acquisition strategy, aiming to build a 210,000 BTC treasury. The firm, which already holds 35,102 BTC, issued shares at a 2% premium along with fixed-strike warrants that could bring an additional $276 million. A separate "moving strike" warrant package, tied to a mNAV (market-to-net-asset value) threshold of 1.01x, could provide another $234 million. This mechanism prevents share issuance at prices that would dilute Bitcoin per share. The funds will be used primarily for continued Bitcoin purchases, following a strategy similar to MicroStrategy, to become one of the largest corporate BTC holders. Investors should monitor the mNAV ratio, as it dictates the company’s ability to raise more capital and buy more Bitcoin.

bitcoinist03/17 09:02

Bitcoin Bet Deepens As Metaplanet Raises $255 Million For Future Purchases

bitcoinist03/17 09:02

Zcash (ZEC) Jumps 12%: Can the Momentum Fuel a Bigger Weekly Run?

Zcash (ZEC) surged 12.51% amid a $25 million funding boost, signaling strong investor confidence and development support. Trading at $266.43, its market cap reached $4.42 billion, while daily trading volume spiked 72.59% to $721.17 million. Technical indicators show bullish momentum, with the MACD line above the signal line and a CMF of 0.13 indicating buying pressure. However, the RSI of 73.15 suggests overbought conditions, hinting at a potential pullback. If momentum holds, ZEC could target $282.56; a reversal may see it test support at $258.31 or lower.

TheNewsCrypto03/17 07:21

Zcash (ZEC) Jumps 12%: Can the Momentum Fuel a Bigger Weekly Run?

TheNewsCrypto03/17 07:21

Why Did the Prediction Market, Which Secured 20 Billion in Funding, Become the Target of Washington's Regulation?

Polymarket and Kalshi, two prediction market platforms, are seeking funding at valuations of around $20 billion each amid growing regulatory scrutiny from Washington. Their rise coincides with political controversy surrounding contracts related to Iran, where approximately $529 million was wagered on the timing of an Iranian attack and $150 million on contracts tied to the potential ouster of Supreme Leader Khamenei. Six accounts reportedly profited around $1.2 million from well-timed trades, raising concerns about insider information and war speculation. While Wall Street sees prediction markets as valuable information tools—evidenced by data partnerships with major media outlets like CNBC and Dow Jones—regulators are moving to impose stricter rules. U.S. lawmakers are drafting bills to restrict certain event contracts, and the CFTC is advancing new regulatory frameworks. The core issue revolves around trust, fairness, and the risk of incentivizing leaks of sensitive or classified information. A lawsuit against Kalshi further highlights challenges: users allege the platform refused to pay $54 million in winnings related to Iran contracts by invoking new exceptions after events unfolded. The tension reflects a broader dilemma: balancing the growth and legitimacy of prediction markets as information products against the need to prevent unethical profiteering and protect national security interests.

比推03/16 13:29

Why Did the Prediction Market, Which Secured 20 Billion in Funding, Become the Target of Washington's Regulation?

比推03/16 13:29

Ethereum Foundation sells 5,000 ETH to BitMine: A new funding playbook?

The Ethereum Foundation has sold 5,000 ETH to the cryptocurrency mining and staking service provider BitMine. This transaction is notable as it represents a strategic move by the Foundation to secure funding, potentially establishing a new model for financing its ongoing operations and development initiatives. The sale highlights a growing trend of major blockchain entities leveraging their substantial crypto holdings in direct deals with industry partners, moving beyond traditional public market sales.

ambcrypto03/16 06:48

Ethereum Foundation sells 5,000 ETH to BitMine: A new funding playbook?

ambcrypto03/16 06:48

Funding Weekly Report | 15 Public Funding Events, Stablecoin Payment Company KAST Completes $80 Million Funding Round at Approximately $600 Million Valuation

Weekly Funding Report: 15 public financings totaling over $238 million, with stablecoin payment company KAST raising $80 million at a $600 million valuation. Key highlights from the week of March 9-15 include: - **DeFi**: 2 deals, including a $13.33M seed round for yield-bearing stablecoin protocol Unitas Labs. - **AI & Web3**: 2 deals, featuring a $10M seed round for palm-verification startup VeryAI, led by Polychain Capital. - **Infrastructure & Tools**: 9 most active sector with 9 deals. Major rounds include a $45M Series B for crypto platform Cryptio and a $25M+ seed round for Zcash developer ZODL, with participation from Paradigm and a16z crypto. - **CeFi**: 2 deals, headlined by stablecoin payment firm KAST's $80M raise co-led by QED Investors and Left Lane Capital. Other notable infrastructure deals include a $5.5M round for Solana-based AI data marketplace Kled AI and a $5.2M seed round for Bitcoin infrastructure firm Ark Labs, which saw participation from Tether.

marsbit03/16 03:09

Funding Weekly Report | 15 Public Funding Events, Stablecoin Payment Company KAST Completes $80 Million Funding Round at Approximately $600 Million Valuation

marsbit03/16 03:09

AI Agents Are Starting to Register Email Accounts Themselves: This YC-Backed Company Raised $6 Million to Do Just One Thing

AI agents are now autonomously registering email accounts through AgentMail, a San Francisco-based startup that recently secured $6 million in seed funding. The company, backed by General Catalyst, Y Combinator, and prominent angels, is building email infrastructure specifically designed for AI agents—not humans. Unlike traditional email services, AgentMail provides API-first access, allowing AI agents to programmatically create accounts, send/receive emails, manage threads, and handle authentication without human intervention. This addresses a critical gap: while AI agents can perform complex tasks, they lack the identity layer (email) required to interact with most internet services. Key capabilities enabled by AgentMail include third-party authentication, bidirectional communication, automated audit trails, and multi-threaded conversations. The platform already serves thousands of human users and hundreds of thousands of AI agents, with use cases spanning supply chain coordination, customer support, loan collection, and procurement negotiations. Notably, AI agents are proactively seeking out and registering for AgentMail themselves—a sign of growing autonomy. This shift underscores a broader trend: AI agents are evolving from tools into active internet participants, necessitating new infrastructure tailored to their needs. As Box CEO Aaron Levie predicts, AI agents will soon become the primary users of software, vastly outnumbering human users in enterprises. AgentMail’s vision positions email as the foundational identity layer for this agent-centric future.

marsbit03/13 07:06

AI Agents Are Starting to Register Email Accounts Themselves: This YC-Backed Company Raised $6 Million to Do Just One Thing

marsbit03/13 07:06

Crypto Morning Brief: TRUMP Team to Host Banquet for Holders, Backpack Plans TGE This Month

Crypto Morning Brief: Key updates from March 13 include a speech by SEC Commissioner Atkins advocating for streamlined regulation and innovation exemptions for tokenized equities. BlackRock launched its first staked Ethereum ETF (ETHB), offering both ETH exposure and staking rewards. The TRUMP token team announced a summit and banquet for top token holders in April 2026. Backpack confirmed its TGE is scheduled for March 23. Avantis introduced a token buyback and burn program using 30% of daily trading fees. In AI and tech, Perplexity unveiled "Personal Computer," an AI-integrated Mac mini, while Tencent responded to data scraping allegations related to ClawHub. Funding highlights include Cryptio raising $45M for crypto accounting software, Oro Labs securing $100M for AI procurement automation, and Eightco Holdings completing a $125M round with investments in OpenAI and Beast Industries. Market analysis and opinion pieces covered topics like AI narrative arbitrage, the evolution of crypto exchanges, Bitcoin treasury strategies, and talent polarization in AI.

marsbit03/13 01:07

Crypto Morning Brief: TRUMP Team to Host Banquet for Holders, Backpack Plans TGE This Month