Arizona Challenges Kalshi’s Federal Status With Unlicensed Gambling Charges

Arizona prosecutors have filed charges against prediction market operator Kalshi, alleging the company ran an unlicensed gambling operation and accepted illegal election wagers within the state. Prediction Market Kalshi Charged in Arizona for Sports and Election Betting Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes on March 17 filed a 20-count criminal information in Maricopa County Superior Court…

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OpenAI Faces Backlash After Pentagon AI Deal as ChatGPT Uninstalls Spike in US

OpenAI’s push into classified U.S. military networks collided with a consumer backlash and a quieter but consequential infrastructure pivot, underscoring the tightrope the artificial intelligence (AI) giant is now walking between national security ambitions and user trust. #QuitGPT Movement Grows as OpenAI Revises DoD AI Contract Amid Consumer Fallout The controversy ignited around Feb. 28,…

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Strategy Reports $1.2B Bitcoin Gain in One Week as BTC Accumulation Accelerates

A strong surge in bitcoin prices drove an estimated $1.2 billion gain over one week for Strategy, highlighting the powerful upside of its bitcoin-centric treasury strategy and the growing impact of crypto on corporate performance. Bitcoin Price Movements Drive New Performance Framework As bitcoin’s price appreciates, companies with significant exposure to the asset are seeing…

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Crypto App OKX Just Added a Social Feed Where Your Trades Can’t Lie

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. BitPinas has no commercial relationship with any mentioned entity unless otherwise stated. 📬 Get the biggest crypto stories in the Philippines and Southeast Asia every week — subscribe to the BitPinas Newsletter. Global cryptocurrency exchange OKX has confirmed the upcoming launch…

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Orbs Unveils Agentic Layer for Autonomous DeFi Trading

Orbs has introduced a new execution layer to enable secure, automated trading for AI-driven DeFi agents. The system emphasizes verification, safety, and institutional-grade execution standards as automation accelerates across crypto markets. New Orbs Layer Targets Safer AI-Driven DeFi Trading Orbs has unveiled a new execution layer designed to bring structure and safety to the rapidly…

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Invisible Money Rails: StraitsX CEO on Stablecoins and Blockchain as Backbone of Digital Assets in SEA

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. BitPinas has no commercial relationship with any mentioned entity unless otherwise stated. 📬 Get the biggest crypto stories in the Philippines and Southeast Asia every week — subscribe to the BitPinas Newsletter. This article is part of our Consensus HK 2026 Coverage…

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Ironlight Group Secures $21 Million Series A to Scale Tokenized Securities Infrastructure

Austin-based fintech firm Ironlight Group, Inc. closes a $21 million Series A funding round to advance its regulated marketplace for tokenized securities. On March 16, 2026, Ironlight Group, Inc. announced the close of its $21 million Series A financing backed by senior Wall Street executives and institutional investors. The funding round includes participation from the…

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GoTyme Drops TIN Requirement for Activating GoCrypto, Gold Investing on Its App

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. BitPinas has no commercial relationship with any mentioned entity unless otherwise stated. 📬 Get the biggest crypto stories in the Philippines and Southeast Asia every week — subscribe to the BitPinas Newsletter. Digital bank GoTyme has officially dropped the Tax Identification…

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Bitcoin Shatters $76K Resistance Before Sharp Retracement to $74K Support

Bitcoin broke past the $76,000 resistance level, reaching a peak of $76,013 before profit-taking caused a sharp pullback to around $74,000. Resistance and Profit-Taking at the Peak Bitcoin shattered the $76,000 resistance level early Tuesday, extending a rally that has seen it consistently decouple from traditional equities amid escalating Middle East tensions. Bitstamp exchange data…

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TRON Joins Mastercard Crypto Partner Program

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland, March 17, 2026 — TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps), today announced that TRON has joined the Mastercard Crypto Partner Program. The initiative reflects a shared belief that the next…

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