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Australia's central bank backs tokenization as pilot finds $16.7B upside

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjZjODEtODk4Ni03ZDRkLTgxYjQtYjg1ZTdiNDY5Njg3LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Australia's central bank backs tokenization as pilot finds $16.7B upside" class="type:primaryImage">Tokenized finance and related infrastructure upgrades will be “revolutionary,” said Reserve Bank of Australia Assistant Governor Brad Jones.

Bitcoin Depot picks ex-MoneyGram boss as CEO as state actions mount

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YzAzZDUtYWE4ZC03MzdkLTk1YzUtYzQ2NTFlOGEyYjkzLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Bitcoin Depot picks ex-MoneyGram boss as CEO as state actions mount" class="type:primaryImage">Former MoneyGram veteran Alex Holmes is now leading Bitcoin Depot, as crypto ATM operators face mounting legal scrutiny in multiple US states.

Court rejects dev's bid to shield software from money transmitter laws

Pharos developer Michael Lewellen said his lawyers are exploring all options for a path forward after a Texas judge dismissed the case without prejudice.

Mortgage rates near 6-month high — but here’s how much worse it would be without Freddie and Fannie’s bond buying

The spike in U.S. mortgage rates since the Iran war began in late February has been dashing hopes for an affordability boost ahead of the spring home-buying season.

Here’s what airlines are offering passengers trapped in long TSA lines — and why travelers won’t get much else

As travelers continue to face hours-long airport security lines during the busy spring-break season, some airlines are making it easier and less expensive to change flights.

Google targets 2029 post-quantum migration as threats draw nearer

Google has urged others to accelerate post-quantum efforts as it continues to develop Willow, one of the most powerful superconducting quantum processors today.

$18.6B in Bitcoin options expire Friday: Should traders prepare for $75K BTC?

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDMvMDE5Y2IxZjktNzNiYS03ZmRkLWI3YmMtZjIyMzc2MWNjZTJhLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="$18.6B in Bitcoin options expire Friday: Should traders prepare for $75K BTC?" class="type:primaryImage">Bitcoin bulls face an uphill battle to turn the March options expiry in their favor, requiring a 6% price rally to $75,000 before Friday.

Micron’s stock is dropping. Is Google partly to blame?

Google introduced an algorithm that it says improves memory usage in AI models. Whether that will actually eat into business for Micron and rivals is unclear.

This fund has jumped 1,200% on Anthropic and SpaceX hype. Retail investors should be cautious.

Shares of the Fundrise Innovation Fund have surged as investors look to invest in private AI companies, but history suggests that these high valuations aren’t tenable.

Gonna be golden: These ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ meals could make McDonald’s $100 million in just the first few days

Restaurant analyst says the tie-in with the Netflix film will be a huge hit for the Golden Arches

ZachXBT claims Circle wrongfully freezing exchange wallets

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDMvMDE5ZDI2ZjYtMjMxNC03ODljLTgzYTItY2QzYTdkZDA5YjdhLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="ZachXBT claims Circle wrongfully freezing exchange wallets" class="type:primaryImage">The stablecoin issuer was accused of freezing 16 hot wallets linked to operating businesses, including crypto exchanges and online casinos.

The 5 highest-paid college basketball players this year: No. 1 is making $4.2 million from NIL

As the Sweet 16 of March Madness tips off, multiple athletes are now earning over $1 million from NIL deals.

Six years away from Social Security’s insolvency and lawmakers still can’t agree on how to fix it

With six years to go until Social Security hits insolvency, lawmakers agree that the future of the program is a mess — but that’s about all they can agree on.

Data points to accelerating Ether supply crunch: Will ETH price follow?

The number of Ether staked continues to rise while ETH outflows from exchanges are increasing. Will the phenomenon have a positive or negative impact on ETH price?

US lawmakers hash out tokenized securities concerns in latest hearing

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDIvMDE5Yzk2MWMtODBiMS03NGFlLThjZDUtMDRkZjBlMzUzNDk0LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="US lawmakers hash out tokenized securities concerns in latest hearing" class="type:primaryImage">Industry executives told US lawmakers that existing investor protection and financial surveillance regulations should apply to tokenized securities.

Super Micro, Dell and HPE have been red-hot stocks this week. What’s behind the big moves.

Server makers could benefit from a possible easing of memory pressures and renewed interest in central processing units.

Microsoft’s stock is having its worst quarter in 17 years — and there may be no quick fix

Analysts see ways that Microsoft could ultimately improve trends in its cloud and software businesses, but they may take some time to manifest.

JetBlue’s stock turns positive for the year on merger talk

Jetblue reportedly hiring advisers to explore potential deal, and the stock zooms 15%.

This ‘single greatest’ stock-market predictor has never been more bearish

Retail investors have loaded up on stocks, which is typical before a bull market peaks.

Bitcoin ‘compression’ outcome may send BTC to $80K: Analyst

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjM1ZDItMWRkZS03NGQxLTlmOWYtMjY1ZWVjNDU0ZTBiLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Bitcoin ‘compression’ outcome may send BTC to $80K: Analyst" class="type:primaryImage">Bitcoin charts point to a possible rally to $80,000, but spot volumes need to increase in order for the rally to hold.