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NYSE Exchanges Scrap Crypto Options Cap on Bitcoin and Ether ETFs

NYSE-affiliated exchanges, including NYSE Arca and NYSE American, have eliminated the 25,000 contract position limit for Bitcoin and Ether ETF options. This change applies to options linked to eleven crypto ETFs, such as the iShares Bitcoin Trust and ARK21Shares Bitcoin ETF, aligning their rules with the broader derivatives market. The decision aims to improve market efficiency, liquidity, and price discovery by allowing larger positions, reflecting the growing size and maturity of crypto markets. It offers institutional investors greater flexibility in managing exposure and supports the continued integration of cryptocurrency products into conventional financial systems.

TheNewsCrypto03/23 06:54

Trading Moment: BTC Above $70K with CME Gap, Trump's Ultimatum Less Than 24 Hours Away

"Trading Moment: BTC Holds Above $70K with CME Gap, Trump's Ultimatum Under 24 Hours" Amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum demanding Iran open the Strait of Hormuz, with a deadline at 7:44 AM Beijing time Tuesday. Oil prices face extreme volatility as the strait's oil flow plummeted 97%, potentially surpassing 2008 highs. Asian stocks plunged, with Japan's Nikkei dropping over 5%. Bitcoin retreated near $67K, erasing recent gains, while a CME futures gap around $70,100 remains. Mining costs now exceed $88K per BTC, creating significant miner losses. Analysts warn of potential drops to $50K if key supports break, citing Bitcoin's correlation with S&P 500 as concerning. Bulls argue geopolitical panic often creates historic bottoms, anticipating short squeezes toward $72K-77K. Market data shows extreme fear (index 11) with $252M liquidations. Bitcoin ETFs saw $95M inflows while Ethereum ETFs faced outflows. Notable events include Resolv protocol's $500K exploit and SIREN's 161% pump amid allegations of 88.5% supply manipulation. Key upcoming events include Backpack's TGE, Polymarket's announcement, and major token unlocks totaling millions in value.

marsbit03/23 06:36

AI Agent Outputs Garbage? The Problem Is You're Not Willing to Burn Enough Tokens

The core argument is that the quality of an AI Agent's output is directly proportional to the number of tokens invested in the process. More tokens lead to fewer errors, as they allow for deeper reasoning, multiple independent attempts, self-critique from fresh contexts, and verification through testing. This approach can solve problems of scale and complexity but fails when facing novel problems not present in the model's training data. For such novel challenges, human domain knowledge and guidance are essential. Two practical, immediate solutions are proposed: implementing an automatic review cycle (WAIT) for the Agent to repeatedly critique and fix its work, and establishing frequent verification checkpoints (VERIFY) where a separate Agent validates outputs to catch errors early. The key takeaway is that insufficient token investment is often the primary reason for poor Agent performance, not the underlying framework.

marsbit03/23 06:14

ShapeShift founder denies $260mln whale accumulation – Here’s what we know!

ambcrypto03/23 06:02

Hawk Tuah Influencer Says Memecoin Collapse Left Her Traumatized, But Critics Push Back

Hawk Tuah influencer Hailey Welsh says the collapse of the HAWK memecoin in December 2024 left her traumatized. The token surged to a $490 million market cap before crashing over 90% the next day. Welsh claims she was only a promoter, received no profits, and faced death threats after the incident. She was cleared by an FBI investigation and excluded from an investor lawsuit targeting the token’s creators. Despite warnings from the crypto community, she launched the token without fully understanding the risks. Welsh now advises others to avoid crypto entirely. Estimated losses from the failed launch are around $200,000.

bitcoinist03/23 06:01

Thousands of people around the world are selling their identities to train AI, but at what cost?

A global investigation reveals a growing gray market where thousands of people worldwide are selling their biometric data—voices, faces, call logs, and daily videos—to train AI models for small payments. Examples include individuals in South Africa, India, and the U.S. earning modest sums through apps like Kled AI, Silencio, and Neon Mobile. While this provides crucial income, especially in economically strained regions, it raises serious concerns about privacy, exploitation, and long-term risks. Contributors often grant broad, irreversible rights to their data, potentially exposing them to deepfakes, identity theft, and unauthorized commercial use. Experts warn that this practice is unstable, offers no career progression, and primarily benefits tech companies in wealthier nations, leaving workers vulnerable with little recourse. Cases like an actor discovering his AI likeness promoting medical products without consent highlight the ethical and personal consequences of this emerging data-for-cash economy.

marsbit03/23 05:56

Countdown to Hormuz Begins | Rewire Morning News Brief

Summary: The countdown to a potential crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has begun as a US ultimatum to Iran is set to expire. Iran is sending mixed signals: its foreign minister claims the strait remains open, while its military threatens a complete closure if the US attacks its power plants. In response to the escalating tensions, the IEA has announced its largest-ever release of 400 million barrels from strategic oil reserves, but oil prices remain above $100 due to significant supply disruptions. The conflict is also impacting global tech infrastructure, with AWS data centers in the Middle East being attacked and helium supplies from Qatar—critical for semiconductor manufacturing—threatened. In AI news, Cursor admitted its new model is based on China's Moonshot AI, sparking a licensing dispute. Other notable updates include Morgan Stanley filing for a Bitcoin ETF, a major US Army contract for Anduril, and a significant drop in Bitcoin mining difficulty.

marsbit03/23 04:12

Hyperliquid drops below $40 as $3mln whale goes long – What’s next for HYPE?

Hyperliquid's HYPE token has been in a steep downtrend, falling 2.5% to $38.5 and struggling to hold above $40 after failing to break the $43.7 resistance. Despite reduced whale activity in futures over the past few days, a new whale recently entered the market with a $3 million long position on 80,000 HYPE using 10x leverage, signaling potential bullish expectations. However, market sentiment remains largely bearish, with $2.2 million in long liquidations in 24 hours and a Long/Short Ratio below 1. Technical indicators like the RSI at 58 and declining Aroon Up suggest weakening bullish momentum. If selling pressure continues, HYPE could drop toward $35, but a reversal is possible if whale activity attracts fresh capital.

ambcrypto03/23 04:01

Crypto Industry Lays Off Hundreds in Weeks, Blaming Both AI and Bear Market

The cryptocurrency industry has seen a wave of layoffs in recent weeks, with companies including Algorand, Gemini, Crypto.com, OP Labs, and Messari cutting hundreds of jobs. Official reasons cited range from poor macroeconomic conditions and declining token prices to increased integration of AI to improve efficiency. However, industry observers suggest these layoffs are less about AI replacing human labor and more a result of broader sector consolidation. Key areas like restaking, DePIN, and Layer 2 solutions have significantly contracted, forcing companies into cost-cutting mode. New job postings in crypto have dropped by about 80% compared to last year, indicating a wider market slowdown. The reported layoffs likely represent only a fraction of the actual reductions, reminiscent of the larger downturn seen during the 2022 crypto winter.

marsbit03/23 03:53

What happened in crypto today: Hormuz tensions, oil prices impact the market

Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum over the Strait of Hormuz triggered a crypto market downturn, reinforcing Bitcoin’s role as a macro stress outlet. BTC swung between $68,265 and $71,051 before settling near $69,195, down 2.2%, with over $123 million in liquidations. Ethereum fell 2.1%, and the Fear and Greed Index dropped to 9, indicating rising fear. The sell-off spread to altcoins like XRP and SOL, with total market cap falling to $2.37 trillion. Bitcoin dominance rose to 58.2%, showing a defensive shift into BTC rather than altcoins. Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $163 million in outflows on March 18, reversing prior inflows, though cumulative inflows remain above $56 billion. The market appears reactive, with fragile liquidity and no significant new capital entering.

ambcrypto03/23 03:02