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December AugustBitcoin enters the public bond market as Moody’s gives a first-of-its-kind crypto deal a rating
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 31. 22:58
A New Hampshire state authority is set to issue a first-of-its-kind bitcoin-backed bond with a Ba2 rating, marking an early test of how crypto can function as collateral inside traditional public finance markets. What's next after bitcoin's historic underperformance stretch against stocks
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 31. 20:14
With a few hours to go, bitcoin has tumbled 22% in the first quarter, following a 25% drop in the last quarter of 2025. Clarity Act ‘not a gatekeeper’ for crypto innovation, WisdomTree exec says
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 31. 19:06
The asset manager says innovation can proceed under current SEC rules as the Clarity Act faces debate in Congress. The post-quantum transition can’t be postponed any longer
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2026. Mar. 31. 18:05
Google’s new research potentially puts the entire bitcoin supply – and the very foundation of digital trust – at risk, explains Pruden.
Bitcoin, stocks rise, oil slides, after report of Iran's willingness to end conflict
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 31. 16:59
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said the country is prepared to end the conflict if it receives security guarantees. Charles Hoskinson not a fan of CLARITY Act, warns of 'weaponization' by future lawmakers
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 31. 16:21
The Cardano founder says post-FTX politics, flawed design and a narrow U.S.-only approach risk stifling new crypto projects while benefiting established players Why 12 European banks are teaming up to save the euro from digital dollarization
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 31. 15:50
In an interview with CoinDesk, the CEO of a the 12-member consortium why Europe is racing to put the euro onchain and compete with dollar dominance in crypto markets. The time for clear financial privacy rules is now
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2026. Mar. 31. 15:30
Despite recent regulatory progress in the industry, privacy remains an area that needs to be addressed, says Yelderman.
Mercado Libre shuts down Mercado Coin, ending its loyalty-driven crypto experiment
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 31. 14:49
Starting April 17, users will no longer be able to buy, sell or earn cashback in Mercado Coin, but can sell, spend, or have the token converted to local currency. Bitfarms targets zero bitcoin on the balance sheet as it pivots to AI
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 31. 14:41
The company is actively selling bitcoin and redeploying capital into AI-focused data centers as part of a broader transformation away from mining. CoinDesk 20 performance update: Bitcoin Cash (BCH) gains 1.5% as index trades flat
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2026. Mar. 31. 13:10
NEAR Protocol (NEAR), up 1.9% from Monday, joined Bitcoin Cash (BCH) as a top performer. Chainalysis adds 'natural language' AI agents to its blockchain investigation platform
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 31. 13:00
CEO Jonathan Levin says it marks a "really important moment" for making such analysis more accessible as the crypto industry grows with non-native entrants. Coinbase’s Base to focus on tokenized markets, stablecoins, developers this year
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 31. 13:00
The move comes as the chain distances itself from Optimism technology and toward in-house infrastructure as it seeks greater independence and scale. Downside risk remains as bitcoin nears record-tying six-month losing streak
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 31. 12:58
A close below $67,300 for bitcoin would confirm six straight monthly losses amid ongoing macro pressures. Google warns five quantum attack paths could put $100 billion on Ethereum at risk
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 31. 12:02
A 57-page whitepaper identifies how future quantum computers could target Ethereum's wallets, smart contracts, staking system, Layer 2 networks and data verification layer, with combined exposure exceeding $100 billion. Prediction markets backlash builds possible stormcloud for 2027
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2026. Mar. 31. 12:00
Odds favor a Democratic rise in Congress next year, when lawmakers who've begun going after firms such as Kalshi and Polymarket may have greater sway. Forex startup OpenFX raises $94 million to expand stablecoin-powered cross-border payments
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 31. 11:40
The company acts as a bridge between traditional banking and digital assets, enabling faster and cheaper foreign-exchange conversions for businesses moving large sums of money. Bitcoin bulls scramble for post-quantum protection as Google drops bombshell paper
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2026. Mar. 31. 11:38
Google's finding that breaking bitcoin's cryptography requires 20x fewer qubits than previously estimated has triggered the strongest industry response to quantum threats since the Willow chip in 2024. Here's how builders, investors, and researchers are reacting. Quantum risk resurfaces at the worst time for bitcoin, but 1 token is loving it
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 31. 11:15
Your day-ahead look for March 31, 2026 A quantum computer may need just 10,000 qubits to empty your crypto wallets, researchers say
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2026. Mar. 31. 11:03
The research shows quantum computers may break bitcoin and ether wallet encryption with far fewer qubits than previously thought, accelerating the push toward post-quantum security. Bearish sentiment builds in crypto as volatility and hedging rise
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2026. Mar. 31. 10:34
Bitcoin’s brief rally faded amid war-driven oil price surge, rising volatility and declining futures interest, signaling growing caution across crypto markets. David Bailey’s Nakamoto sells roughly 5% of its bitcoin holdings, offloading 284 BTC
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2026. Mar. 31. 09:41
The sale underscores liquidity pressures as the company continues its pivot to a bitcoin treasury strategy. Hashdex’s diversified crypto ETF adds options for hedging, income generation
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 31. 09:02
Options on Hashdex’s diversified NCIQ ETF now let investors hedge, generate income and manage risk across a broad basket of digital assets. Crypto investment firm Keyrock valued at $1.1 billion in Series C led by SC Ventures
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 31. 08:30
The Brussels-based digital asset firm said the new capital will bolster its balance sheet and support expansion and acquisitions. Bitcoin demand falters as 'real' interest rates surge
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2026. Mar. 31. 06:52
Rising U.S. real yields, especially on 10-year TIPS, pose a headwind to zero-yielding risk assets like bitcoin. Bitcoin holds $67,500 as Trump signals he may end Iran war with Hormuz still shut
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2026. Mar. 31. 05:48
Equity futures rallied and oil erased gains on the report, but the S&P 500 is on its longest losing streak since 2022 and MSCI Asia Pacific is heading for its worst month since 2008. Maryland man charged in $50 million Uranium Finance hack after U.S. seized $31 million in crypto
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2026. Mar. 31. 05:33
Prosecutors say Jonathan Spalletta exploited smart contract bugs twice in April 2021, laundering funds through Tornado Cash and spending proceeds on rare collectibles. KuCoin operator barred from U.S. after CFTC order, following $297 Million DOJ case
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2026. Mar. 31. 05:19
KuCoin operator Peken Global Limited cannot cater to U.S. users on its platform unless it registers as a foreign board of trade. Breaking Bitcoin with quantum may be easier than thought, with Taproot partly to blame, Google says
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2026. Mar. 31. 04:57
The findings suggest attackers could one day steal bitcoin mid-transaction, challenging assumptions that the threat is decades away. U.S. rule change may open trillions in 401(k) funds to crypto
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2026. Mar. 30. 22:00
The Labor Department on Monday proposed a rule following an executive order from President Donald Trump that directed regulators to expand access to digital assets in retirement portfolios. Democrats urge warnings to federal officials against insider bets on prediction markets
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2026. Mar. 30. 21:37
Members of the House and Senate asked the CFTC and federal ethics office to remind government employees it's illegal to make insider derivatives trades. Why Consensus is crypto’s new ground zero
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2026. Mar. 30. 21:02
A decade of building is paying off. Massive Institutional presence, deep focus on agentic commerce make the event in Miami one for the ages.
Fed's Powell's comments sooth bond market, but oil continues rise, hitting crypto and stocks
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2026. Mar. 30. 20:28
WTI crude oil closed above $100 per barrel for the first time since 2002. Jack Dorsey’s Square auto-enables bitcoin payments for millions of U.S. businesses
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2026. Mar. 30. 18:15
The new rollout converts BTC to dollars by default for small businesses, aiming to embed bitcoin into everyday commerce without added friction.
Trump-backed American Bitcoin hits 7,000 BTC as holdings expand rapidly
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2026. Mar. 30. 17:07
Satoshis per share climbs past 660, reinforcing rapid treasury expansion since Nasdaq debut. Bitcoin hashrate posts first-quarter drop for first time in 6 years as miners pivot to AI
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2026. Mar. 30. 15:04
The first-quarter decline breaks a long-standing growth trend, but could ultimately support decentralization as public U.S. miners face losing dominance. The SEC’s latest crypto guidance still leaves too much unsaid
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2026. Mar. 30. 15:00
The regulatory agency’s reset is real, but the new details stop short of the full course correction the industry needs, say Gibson Dunn attorneys. Bitmine makes biggest ether purchase in 2026 while other digital asset treasuries pull back
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2026. Mar. 30. 14:38
Tom Lee's Ethereum treasury bought more than 71,000 ETH over the past week, remaining the sole large corporate crypto buyer as Strategy broke its 13-week bitcoin purchase streak. Bernstein says the 60% crash in crypto stocks is a rare chance to buy the dip at a 'big' discount
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 30. 14:28
The broker said crypto equities trading at steep discounts are approaching a floor into weak first-quarter results, revising price targets on Coinbase, Robinhood and Figure. Zcash upside hinges on repricing financial privacy in an AI-driven world, Grayscale says
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2026. Mar. 30. 14:18
The crypto asset manager argued rising surveillance and AI could elevate demand for private digital money, positioning Zcash as a mispriced bet on confidentiality. Nearly half of all circulating bitcoin is underwater as long-term holders sell at a loss
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 30. 13:53
Nearly half of all bitcoin is now trading at a loss, with the Bitcoin Impact Index surging to 57.4, indicating high stress levels.
Charles Hoskinson’s $200 million bet: Midnight goes live to tackle crypto’s biggest flaws
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2026. Mar. 30. 13:53
The Cardano founder argues crypto is too public, complex and risky for mainstream use and is backing a privacy-focused network to change that. Lido DAO proposes $20 million LDO buyback to boost price after 95% slide
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 30. 13:26
A proposed treasury buyback of up to 10,000 stETH for LDO highlights how thin DeFi governance token liquidity has become, forcing the DAO to route through centralized exchanges. CoinDesk 20 performance update: Ethereum (ETH) price rises 4.2% over weekend
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2026. Mar. 30. 13:14
Chainlink (LINK) joined Ethereum (ETH) as a top performer, up 4.1% since Friday. Aave rolls out v4 on Ethereum, aiming to expand DeFi into real-world credit markets
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2026. Mar. 30. 13:00
The upgrade has been in development for about two years and is designed to make it easier to use Aave for a wider range of lending and borrowing activities. Rate hike bets are building for the Fed – and now the Bank of Japan too
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2026. Mar. 30. 12:29
A weakening yen, rising bond yields, and the risk of a carry trade unwind pose a headwind to risk assets, including bitcoin. Bitcoin rises as Trump says U.S. in talks with 'new regime' in Iran, threatens oil infrastructure if deal fails
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2026. Mar. 30. 11:46
Trump said "great progress" had been made toward ending the war, but warned the U.S. would "obliterate" Iran's power plants, oil wells and Kharg Island if a deal isn't reached shortly. Bitcoin, ether bounce is running low on fuel
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 30. 11:15
Your day-ahead look for March 30, 2026 Midas raises $50 million to tackle pain point for tokenized asset investors
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2026. Mar. 30. 11:00
The funding will support the introduction of an instant redemption system for onchain funds, a key hurdle for broader institutional adoption. Coinbase survey finds over half of customers don’t understand crypto tax
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2026. Mar. 30. 10:30
The 2026 Crypto Tax Readiness Report, done with Cointracker, found that only 49% correctly understand that crypto is taxable anytime it is sold. Coinbase survey finds over half of investors don’t understand crypto tax
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2026. Mar. 30. 10:30
The 2026 Crypto Tax Readiness Report, done with Cointracker, found that only 49% correctly understand that crypto is taxable anytime it is sold. Bitcoin steadies, altcoins jump in liquidity-driven relief rally
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2026. Mar. 30. 10:30
Bitcoin and ether tick higher while altcoins surge on oversold bounce, but weak liquidity and macro tensions keep the broader trend fragile. Ethereum Foundation stakes additional $42 million of ether
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2026. Mar. 30. 09:58
About 20,470 ETH, or roughly $42 million, flowed from Ethereum Foundation-linked wallets into the Beacon Chain in a series of coordinated deposits Monday, marking one of the largest visible batches in its ongoing staking rollout.
Polymarket trader exploits UFC blunder, turns $676 into $67,000 in under a minute
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2026. Mar. 30. 09:34
The episode underscores how quickly prediction market prices can whipsaw on live-event errors. FTX payout, U.S. jobs: Crypto Week Ahead
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 30. 08:15
Your look at what's coming in the week starting March 30. The Bitcoin market remains boring. Investors chasing yields may be partly to blame
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 30. 06:15
Yield hungry investors seem to have influenced market flows such that they limit price swings. Yield-hungry bitcoin holders may be keeping BTC stuck in a sideways grind
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 30. 06:15
Yield hungry investors seem to have influenced market flows such that they limit price swings. Bitcoin recovers to $67,400 after dipping below $65,200 as Houthis enter Iran war
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 30. 05:27
The conflict's fifth week brought its widest expansion yet, with Iran-backed forces opening a new front and U.S. ground troops arriving in the region. Hyperliquid traders in Tokyo get 200-millisecond edge, Glassnode research shows
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2026. Mar. 30. 05:09
Hyperliquid’s validators cluster in AWS Tokyo alongside Binance, BitMEX and KuCoin, giving nearby traders a latency advantage, Glassnode data shows Stablecoin payments go 'invisible' in Southeast Asia as crypto card business surges
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2026. Mar. 29. 19:00
StraitsX, a Singapore-based company, has seen rapid growth in its stablecoin card program, with a 40x surge in transaction volume and an 83x increase in card issuance between 2024 and 2025. Strategy may have paused bitcoin accumulation last week, ending a thirteen week buying streak
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2026. Mar. 29. 18:31
The company seemed to have skipped it's weekly bitcoin purchase announcement for the first time since late december. Strategy may have paused bitcoin accumulation last week, ending a 13th week buying streak
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2026. Mar. 29. 18:31
The company seemed to have skipped its weekly bitcoin purchase announcement for the first time since late December. Strategy may have paused bitcoin accumulation last week, ending a 13-week buying streak
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2026. Mar. 29. 18:31
The company seemed to have skipped its weekly bitcoin purchase announcement for the first time since late December. No one is 100% happy with the stablecoin yield agreement: State of Crypto
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2026. Mar. 29. 18:00
The crypto and banking industries saw Senators Alsobrooks and Tillis' agreement-in-principle for stablecoin yield. Bitcoin bullish bets hit a 28-month high on Bitfinex, and that's music to bears' ears
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2026. Mar. 29. 17:09
Historically, spikes in Bitfinex BTC/USD longs have acted as a contrary indicator. Crypto's CLARITY Act could be a headwind for DeFi tokens ring-fencing yield, analyst says
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2026. Mar. 29. 16:00
The proposed restriction on yield would shift value toward regulated players and away from decentralized finance' tokens, 10x Research's Markus Thielen said. Markets move to price in rate hikes as inflation fears and geopolitics reshape Fed expectations
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2026. Mar. 29. 15:46
Middle East tensions have driven divergences across asset markets as oil stays elevated and traditional safe havens falter. New Ethereum project aims to fix network fragmentation and improve user experience
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2026. Mar. 29. 15:00
The project is designed to make Ethereum’s many layer 2s work together more seamlessly. XRP tests $1.33 as rising leverage and weak price action create unstable setup
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2026. Mar. 29. 13:38
Funding spikes and liquidations point to positioning build-up, with direction hinging on whether buyers can defend support. Bittensor ecosystem tokens' value hit $1.5 billion as Jensen Huang endorsement supports TAO rally
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2026. Mar. 29. 13:15
The ecosystem's smaller tokens are acting as leveraged bets on TAO, with multiple subnet tokens posting 200-400% monthly gains. Inside Aave’s governance battle as DeFi giant prepares for upgrade
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2026. Mar. 29. 13:00
In an interview with CoinDesk, Aave Labs CEO Stani Kulechov reflected on the governance debates in the Aave ecosystem, as well as what’s to come for the network.
Crypto needs a reset before the next bull run
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2026. Mar. 28. 18:27
The industry’s most significant opportunities are being forged during this period of uncomfortable volatility. Here’s why, argues Grider.
Washington sues Kalshi as states ramp up legal pressure against prediction markets
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2026. Mar. 28. 17:43
The Washington state attorney general alleged Kalshi offers "gambling products" products dressed up as prediction markets in a lawsuit Friday. Kalshi secures license to offer margin trading to institutional investors
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2026. Mar. 28. 17:06
Margin feature is a departure from traditional prediction markets, which typically require fully collateralized positions, and comes as the industry sees growing trading volumes and investment. Canada moves to ban crypto donations for election campaigns following UK
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2026. Mar. 28. 16:56
Bill C-25 follows years of warnings from Canada's Chief Electoral Officer about the risk that crypto donations could pose to electoral integrity. Why bitcoin's 'compressed' valuation offers reduced downside risk versus stocks
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2026. Mar. 28. 16:39
The recent surge in oil and gas prices has driven up inflation expectations, causing markets to adjust their bets on Federal Reserve rate cuts, with traders now pricing in a near 40% chance of no rate cuts this year. Here's how bitcoin, Ethereum and other networks are preparing for the looming quantum threat
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2026. Mar. 28. 16:00
Across many of the most well-known ecosystems like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, responses are diverging along familiar lines: what to do on social consensus and technical iteration, and community members are split between caution and acceleration.
Crypto's future is bright in the context of AI's assault on software firms, says Kraken-backed investment firm
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2026. Mar. 28. 15:00
Crypto’s latest bear cycle is a mere blip when compared with the existential threat AI now poses to traditional software services, says Ravi Tanuku, CEO of KRAKacquisition Corp. Here's what next as Anthropic's most powerful AI model leaked via unsecured data cache
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2026. Mar. 28. 13:00
A draft blog post left in an unsecured data cache revealed a new model tier called Capybara that Anthropic says is more capable than anything it has built, with the company flagging "unprecedented" cybersecurity risks. Watch out Bitcoin devs. Google says post-quantum migration needs to happen by 2029.
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2026. Mar. 28. 12:00
The search giant set a corporate deadline to migrate all authentication services to quantum-resistant cryptography, validating the timeline Ethereum has been building toward for eight years. Bitcoin's response so far has been silence. Ripple turns to AI to stress-test the XRP Ledger as institutional use cases scale
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2026. Mar. 28. 05:30
The next XRP Ledger release will be dedicated entirely to bug fixes and improvements. Bitcoin miners are becoming AI companies and selling their BTC to fund the transition
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2026. Mar. 28. 02:30
The average public miner spent $79,995 to produce one bitcoin last quarter. Bitcoin is trading at $70,000. The math doesn't work, so the industry is pivoting to AI, taking on $70 billion in contracts, and liquidating bitcoin treasuries to finance the shift. Morgan Stanley enters bitcoin ETF race with market-leading low fee
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2026. Mar. 27. 20:21
The bank priced its proposed spot bitcoin fund at 14 basis points, making it the lowest fund on the market, if approved. Why Mastercard paid double for stablecoin infrastructure it could have built
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2026. Mar. 27. 16:30
The credit card giant’s pricey payment to buy stablecoin platform, BVNK, says more than any strategy deck or earnings call ever could. Crypto stocks battered as Nasdaq enters correction in $17 trillion market rout
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2026. Mar. 27. 16:00
The Friday plunge fits into a pattern since the war in Iran broke out, with gains on Monday turning into losses by the end of the week. Anthropic’s massive 'Claude Mythos' leak sends software names — and crypto — sharply lower
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2026. Mar. 27. 13:56
The model could significantly heighten cybersecurity risks by rapidly finding and exploiting software vulnerabilities, potentially accelerating a cyber arms race. CoinDesk 20 performance update: AAVE drops 3.2% as nearly all constituents decline
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2026. Mar. 27. 13:10
Bitcoin Cash (BCH), up 0.8% from Thursday, was the only gainer. NYSE owner doubles down on Polymarket with fresh $600 million investment
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2026. Mar. 27. 12:23
The parent company of the New York Stock Exchange is cementing its bet on the future of prediction markets, bringing its total commitment to nearly $2 billion. Retail investors drive widespread bitcoin selling as prices fall
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2026. Mar. 27. 11:44
Glassnode data shows distribution across cohorts as BTC falls below $67,000, with whales remaining largely neutral. Ondo, canton sidestep macro concerns with institutional deals as bitcoin, ether slide
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2026. Mar. 27. 11:36
Your day-ahead look for March 27, 2026 Bitcoin drops to two-week low as $300 million in longs are liquidated
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2026. Mar. 27. 11:04
Bitcoin fell below $67,000 and ether dropped toward $2,000 as equities weakened, oil topped $100 and leveraged longs unwound, signaling fragile sentiment. Anchorage Digital adds Tron custody, opens U.S. institutional access to TRX trading
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2026. Mar. 27. 10:07
The integration provides institutions with a compliant way to hold TRX and will be expanded to include TRC-20 assets and native TRX staking. Bitcoin falls below $68,000 as U.S. 10-year Treasury yield nears 1-year high of 4.5%
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2026. Mar. 27. 09:29
Liquidation heatmap shows large liquidity cluster around $66,000, signaling potential downside target. Bitcoin falls below $67,000 as U.S. 10-year Treasury yield nears 1-year high of 4.5%
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2026. Mar. 27. 09:29
Liquidation heatmap shows large liquidity cluster around $66,000, signaling potential downside target. Investors yank $171 million from bitcoin ETFs in largest single-day outflow in three weeks
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2026. Mar. 27. 07:35
ETFs show institutional demand for bitcoin is cooling after a strong start to the month. Bitcoin macro risks spike as Ukraine throws a spanner in Trump's plan to stabilize oil markets
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2026. Mar. 27. 06:08
Ukraine’s disruption of Russian oil flows has added fresh uncertainty to already strained energy markets, complicating inflation outlooks and keeping pressure on risk assets including bitcoin. Bitcoin macro risks spike as Ukraine messes with Trump's plan to stabilize oil markets
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2026. Mar. 27. 06:08
Ukraine’s disruption of Russian oil flows has added fresh uncertainty to already strained energy markets, complicating inflation outlooks and keeping pressure on risk assets including bitcoin. XRP slides toward $1.35 as liquidation wave signals weak support
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2026. Mar. 27. 04:54
Sharp late-session selling and rising leverage suggest a bigger move is coming, with downside risk building. Bitcoin slides below $68,500 as Trump extends Iran deadline but war risks persist
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2026. Mar. 27. 04:31
Every major is red on the day as the war enters its fifth week with no resolution, though ETF inflows of $2.5 billion over the past month and net exchange outflows suggest institutional accumulation beneath the surface. Tether hires KPMG for USDT audit, brings in PwC as it gears up for U.S. expansion
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2026. Mar. 27. 04:16
FT identifies KPMG as auditor as stablecoin giant eyes fundraising and expansion under new U.S. rules White House crypto czar David Sacks transfers to presidential advisory committee role
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2026. Mar. 27. 00:11
White House AI and Crypto Czar David Sacks said Thursday he was joining the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology and leaving the czar role. Top Democrat on House committee questions Kraken's Federal Reserve account
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2026. Mar. 26. 22:17
Maxine Waters, who would likely take the House Financial Services Committee gavel again if Democrats win the House, sent a letter to the Kansas City Fed. Crypto edges off of worst levels after Trump extends Iran strike pause
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2026. Mar. 26. 21:03
It was an ugly day all around in markets as the Iran war has sent oil prices and bond yields surging higher. GameStop turned its $368 million bitcoin stash into an options income play
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2026. Mar. 26. 20:20
The video retailer sparked speculations of selling bitcoin after it transferred nearly all its coins to Coinbase Prime in January. OKX won’t rush IPO as exec warns poor listings hurt crypto industry
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2026. Mar. 26. 19:32
OKX says it will delay going public until it can deliver consistent shareholder returns, even after a $25 billion valuation tied to its NYSE parent company deal. Strategy’s 11.5% dividend equity bounces back faster than historical average to unlock more bitcoin buying
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2026. Mar. 26. 19:17
Preferred shares recovered in nine days after their ex-dividend drop, enabling further bitcoin accumulation. Why big banks are snubbing open ledgers to build their own private blockchains
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2026. Mar. 26. 16:51
DRW founder Don Wilson says public blockchains conflict with how institutions trade and manage risk, limiting adoption. Bitcoin slips below $69,000 as oil rebounds on fading Middle East peace hopes
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2026. Mar. 26. 16:30
Crypto prices and risk assets remain at the mercy of macro headlines for now, one analyst said. Bitcoin holds ground as gold, silver slide on ETF outflows and liquidity strains: JPMorgan
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2026. Mar. 26. 16:08
The bank said institutional unwinding and weakening liquidity have hit precious metals, while bitcoin shows steadier flows and improving momentum amid geopolitical stress. The NYSE wants to bring blockchain to Wall Street without breaking the existing system
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2026. Mar. 26. 15:45
The exchange's chief of product development, Jon Herrick, said blockchain technology will be layered into current systems rather than replace them. Crypto for Advisors: The evolution of stablecoins
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2026. Mar. 26. 15:00
From niche trading instrument to global financial infrastructure: How stablecoins are extending the US dollar’s reach and what advisors need to know. The privacy paradox: regulating zero-knowledge finance in the EU and beyond
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2026. Mar. 26. 14:30
How regulators are balancing the "untraceable" promise of ZK-proofs with strict new anti-money laundering mandates – and what it means for the future of anonymous wealth. Stablecoin rewards restrictions can slow but not stop Circle's USDC, says Citigroup
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2026. Mar. 26. 14:02
USDC adoption hinges on volume, not circulation, the bank said CoinDesk 20 performance update: index falls 3.2% as all constituents trade lower
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2026. Mar. 26. 13:18
Aave (AAVE) declined 5.6% and Cardano (ADA) dropped 4.8%, leading the index lower from Wednesday. MARA Holdings higher by 10% after selling $1.1 billion in bitcoin to fund debt buyback
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2026. Mar. 26. 12:23
The strategic move cuts debt, reduces dilution risk, and strengthens the balance sheet for expansion into AI and energy infrastructure, said the company. U.S. midterms pack major digital assets wallop as Stand With Crypto preps strategy
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2026. Mar. 26. 12:00
The terrain of Congress is likely to shift considerably even as the crypto sector continues to chase fundamental legislation. U.S. midterms pack major digital assets punch as Stand With Crypto preps strategy
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2026. Mar. 26. 12:00
The terrain of Congress is likely to shift considerably even as the crypto sector continues to chase fundamental legislation. Brazil passes law turning seized crypto into public-security war chest
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2026. Mar. 26. 11:56
The law lets authorities use crypto seized during investigations and expands their power to freeze, block or seize funds in a bid to crack down on criminal organizations. Coinbase, Fannie Mae bring crypto-backed mortgages to homebuyers
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2026. Mar. 26. 11:41
The crypto exchange is working with financial technology mortgage firm Better, a Fannie Mae-approved mortgage seller. Everyone's calling bitcoin resilient, may be it's just complacent
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2026. Mar. 26. 11:16
Your day-ahead look for March 26, 2026 Crypto slides as oil spike, macro jitters trigger derivatives unwind
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2026. Mar. 26. 10:40
Bitcoin dropped below $70,000 and ether fell toward $2,000 as rising oil prices, falling equities and weak liquidity sparked risk-off flows and pressured altcoins. Bitcoin DAT trade is concentrating in Michael Saylor’s Strategy as treasury demand fades elsewhere
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2026. Mar. 26. 09:20
Strategy accounted for nearly all recent BTC digital-asset treasury purchases, with other firms’ share dropping from 95% to about 2%, CryptoQuant data show.
Some bitcoin indicators are still going the wrong way, challenging the bullish $70,000 holdout story
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2026. Mar. 26. 06:12
Key indicators such as ETF inflows cloud the bullish $70,000 holdout story Bhutan moves another 500 bitcoin to exchanges as 2026 outflows top $150 million
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2026. Mar. 26. 05:08
The Royal Government of Bhutan transferred 519.707 BTC on Wednesday, the latest in a series of increasingly large moves that have taken its holdings from a peak of roughly 13,000 BTC to 4,453. XRP volatility hits cycle lows as $1.40 support comes into focus
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2026. Mar. 26. 04:45
Tight range and fading momentum suggest a breakout is near, with direction hinging on $1.40 hold. Market structure bill compromise draws wide-ranging reaction from fractured crypto crowd
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2026. Mar. 25. 23:11
The yield agreement, seen as a step toward finally advancing the stalled market structure bill, hasn't yet fully won industry support. Elon Musk's X hires crypto-savvy design lead as X Money payments push inches closer
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2026. Mar. 25. 20:54
Benji Taylor, former CPO at Aave Labs and design head at Coinbase's Base, brings self-custody wallet and DeFi product experience to the social media platform. BitGo teams with ZKsync to build tokenized deposit infrastructure to bring banks onchain
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2026. Mar. 25. 20:00
Now in testing, the platform aims to enable programmable payments and simplify blockchain adoption for financial institutions. Crypto Long & Short: Prediction Markets Don’t Just Forecast Power - They Reshape It
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2026. Mar. 25. 18:36
In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Ryan Kirkley writes on how crypto prediction markets can risk incentivizing manipulation and amplify misinformation at scale. AI agents to help investigators unearth crypto criminals, according to new TRM program
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2026. Mar. 25. 18:24
TRM Labs has added an AI agent to the services the blockchain analytics firm offers law enforcement agencies. U.S. lawmakers dig into tokenizing securities as Trump ties muddy waters
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2026. Mar. 25. 17:55
A U.S. House of Representatives hearing reviewed tokenization, with a broad agreement that securities traded via token need the same treatment as regular trading. SBI, Sony back Startale’s $63 million push to expand Japan’s tokenized finance stack
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2026. Mar. 25. 17:00
The Singapore-based company builds blockchain tools for financial firms and retail users, including a blockchain for tokenized securities, stablecoins, and a consumer app. Solana bets on AI agents: Foundation says network is becoming core infrastructure for ‘agentic’ internet
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2026. Mar. 25. 16:36
This shift could fundamentally reshape internet business models, Solana Foundation's Vibhu Norby believes. Sky-backed Obex spreads $1 billion across credit, energy and AI assets to expand stablecoin yield
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2026. Mar. 25. 16:34
The stablecoin incubator is targeting tokenized assets tied to AI hardware, energy and housing to move Sky’s ecosystem beyond "circular" crypto yields. The Protocol: Ethereum faces make-or-break moment as scaling, quantum and AI pressures mount
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2026. Mar. 25. 15:49
Plus: Solana developer platform, Balancer Labs to shut down and Bitcoin mining concentration triggers small reorg.
Binance tightens market maker rules, tells token issuers they must disclose partners
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2026. Mar. 25. 15:39
The guidelines ban profit-sharing and guaranteed return arrangements, aiming to prevent conflicts of interest and manipulative trading. Circle selloff may be overdone as crypto bill weakens Coinbase edge, say analysts
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2026. Mar. 25. 15:38
The latest draft of the CLARITY Act hit both stocks, but one analyst says the bill could ultimately shift bargaining power toward Circle and away from Coinbase. Ethereum Foundation prepares for quantum threat with new cryptography roadmap
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2026. Mar. 25. 15:33
The effort to protect Ethereum from quantum computing threats has been underway for eight years and is now producing working code. Franklin Templeton puts its $1.7 trillion weight behind Ondo to bring 24/7 stock trading to the blockchain
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2026. Mar. 25. 15:15
The move expands access to U.S. markets as tokenized securities gain traction among digital investors. UK political crypto donations banned by Starmer government
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2026. Mar. 25. 14:29
The government halted crypto political donations over concerns about foreign interference, as the Rycroft review warns that anonymity risks undermine democratic transparency. CoinDesk 20 performance update: Stellar (XLM) gains 6% as all constituents rise
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2026. Mar. 25. 13:25
Aave (AAVE), up 5.8% from Tuesday, joined Stellar (XLM) as a top performer. Cipher Digital stock rises 9% on new data center deal with Hyperscale tenant
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2026. Mar. 25. 12:48
The new 15-year hyperscale lease and $200 million in financing underscore the push into AI data centers. Monument Bank to tokenize 250 million pounds of retail deposits in UK first
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2026. Mar. 25. 12:00
The deposits will remain interest-bearing, fully backed, and protected by the country's Financial Services Compensation Scheme. Bitcoin’s refusal to fall signals crypto's underlying strength even as war risks linger
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2026. Mar. 25. 11:21
Your day-ahead look for March 25, 2026 STS Digital unveils structured crypto platform with Kraken as distribution partner
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2026. Mar. 25. 11:00
The platform, which covers 400 tokens, is aimed at banks, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals and comes as digital assets face growing institutional demand. Bitcoin nears $72,000 as rising open interest signals growing leverage in choppy market
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2026. Mar. 25. 10:45
BTC rises with equities while surging open interest and fading volatility point to leveraged positioning despite repeated rejections near $72,000. Gold’s longest losing streak in a century meets bitcoin’s resurgence
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2026. Mar. 25. 10:37
As gold posts its worst run since 1920, bitcoin gains ground and outperforms, pushing the BTC to gold ratio 30% higher, since the Middle East conflict started. Crypto broker Bitpanda launches blockchain to connect EU banks with tokenized assets
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2026. Mar. 25. 09:00
The Vienna-based firm is joining the growing race joins race to build compliant blockchain rails for traditional securities like equities and funds. There's a huge $14 billion bitcoin options expiry this Friday and it points to $75,000 as price magnet
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2026. Mar. 25. 08:10
Bitcoin options worth billions of dollars will expire on Deribit this Friday at 8:00 UTC. Crypto giant debuts oil trading, but it's a different model to Hyperliquid's perps
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2026. Mar. 25. 06:13
Leading crypto market maker Wintermute debuts WTI crude oil CFDs – an OTC derivative that lets traders speculate on oil prices 24/7. Retail traders fare worse on prediction markets than sportsbooks
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2026. Mar. 25. 05:26
A new report from Citizens JMP says median losses are deeper on prediction platforms as retail traders face sharper, better-capitalized counterparties
Ripple taps Singapore's central bank sandbox to test stablecoin-powered trade finance with RLUSD
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2026. Mar. 25. 05:13
The pilot with supply chain firm Unloq under MAS's BLOOM initiative would trigger cross-border payments automatically when shipment conditions are verified, a use case that connects Ripple's stablecoin ambitions to a concrete commercial application. Cardano price indicator that once preceded a 300% rally is back
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2026. Mar. 25. 05:07
Two historically contrarian indicators are flashing simultaneously for ADA, with average holders deeply underwater and derivatives traders piling into the most aggressive short positioning in nearly three years. XRP holds near $1.41 as range tightens, breakout setup builds
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2026. Mar. 25. 04:41
Traders are watching $1.38 support and $1.42 resistance as compression points to a potential move. Robinhood reloads stock repurchase plan to $1.5 billion as shares continue in downtrend
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2026. Mar. 24. 20:59
Riding the crypto boom to become one of the 2025's hottest stocks, HOOD has shed more than 50% of its value since bitcoin topped in early October. Bitcoin jolted modestly higher on Iran ceasefire report; oil tumbles 4%
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2026. Mar. 24. 20:48
An Israeli TV report said a one-month ceasefire could be announced soon. BlackRock sees AI driving crypto’s next bull phase as altcoin interest fades
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2026. Mar. 24. 20:17
The asset management giant's Robbie Mitchnic said clients are focused on bitcoin, ether and only a few other tokens, and aren't looking for broad exposure. Rather, they see opportunity for crypto in artificial intelligence. BNY Mellon CEO says the future of crypto runs through big banks
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2026. Mar. 24. 19:24
Robin Vince says large banks can bridge digital assets and traditional finance as trust and regulation shape the next phase of growth. BNY CEO says the future of crypto runs through big banks
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2026. Mar. 24. 19:24
Robin Vince says large banks can bridge digital assets and traditional finance as trust and regulation shape the next phase of growth. Wall Street’s crypto push has been years in the making, says Morgan Stanley
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2026. Mar. 24. 16:10
Morgan Stanley’s Amy Oldenburg said banks are expanding into crypto not because of hype, but after years of infrastructure development. Circle stock plunges 18% as a new draft of the Clarity Act threatens stablecoin rewards
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2026. Mar. 24. 16:09
The latest version of the Clarity Act is pressuring stocks as it would restrict stablecoin rewards. Circle stock plunges 20% as a new draft of the Clarity Act threatens stablecoin rewards
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2026. Mar. 24. 16:09
The latest version of the Clarity Act is pressuring stocks as it would restrict stablecoin rewards. Crypto finance is beginning to look at lot more traditional, Aave and Ethena founders say
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2026. Mar. 24. 16:05
Until recently, crypto users mostly traded tokens or borrowed against them, often chasing high, but unpredictable yields. New tools allow them to lock in returns, even in a market known for big swings. Why cautious TradFi firms love staked ether
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2026. Mar. 24. 15:55
Regulated insurance and standardized benchmarks are pivoting staked ETH from a crypto experiment to a legitimate institutional yield asset.
Bitcoin slips below $70,000, Circle's 16% slide leads crypto stock sell-off
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2026. Mar. 24. 15:30
Market participants are now pricing in rate hikes, and it could be weighing on risk assets. CoinDesk 20 performance update: Polkadot (DOT) drops 2.3% as index trades lower
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2026. Mar. 24. 13:27
Ripple (XRP), down 1.3% since Monday, was also among the underperformers. Tether hires a 'Big Four' firm for a full audit of USDT reserves
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2026. Mar. 24. 13:24
The audit aims to address long-standing questions over USDT reserves and push new disclosure standards. Bitcoin may have already bottomed out near $60,000. Here’s why.
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2026. Mar. 24. 13:18
Implied volatility indicators DVOL and BVIV suggest peak fear has passed, with crypto leading traditional markets in pricing risk. Solana Foundation taps Mastercard, Western Union, Worldpay for institutional developer platform
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2026. Mar. 24. 13:00
The platform is a toolkit that lets enterprises create and scale financial applications on Solana without deep crypto infrastructure expertise. Coinbase says the 'second wave' of institutional money for crypto is here and it is all about yield
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2026. Mar. 24. 12:43
Coinbase’s head of institutional, Brett Tejpaul, says institutional priorities in crypto are evolving, and investors are increasingly hunting for yield. Coinbase says the ‘second wave’ of crypto investors are prioritizing income over price appreciation
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2026. Mar. 24. 12:43
Coinbase’s head of institutional, Brett Tejpaul, says institutional priorities in crypto are evolving, and investors are increasingly hunting for yield. Wall Street broker Bernstein calls bitcoin bottom, keeps $150,000 year-end target
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2026. Mar. 24. 12:43
The broker sees bitcoin rebounding from its recent lows, supported by ETF flows and expanding corporate treasury demand. ParaFi defies crypto market downturn with $125 million raise for new fund: Bloomberg
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2026. Mar. 24. 12:36
The firm now manages about $2 billion, having already raised an additional $325 million for existing crypto investment strategies since last year. New York Stock Exchange taps Securitize to build its tokenized stock platform
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2026. Mar. 24. 12:31
The move comes as the race to bring equities to always-on blockchain markets is heating up after Nasdaq obtained regulatory approval for its tokenization plan. BitGo, Susquehanna Crypto offering institutional OTC access to prediction markets
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2026. Mar. 24. 12:00
New partnership lets hedge funds and other large investors trade event contracts using crypto collateral held on BitGo’s platform. Bitcoin finds stability at 2023 investor cost basis, echoing past cycle
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2026. Mar. 24. 11:58
Onchain cost basis data suggests $60,000 is a critical support, with deeper historical support near $54,000. Invesco joins tokenization race as it takes over Superstate’s $900 million onchain fund
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2026. Mar. 24. 11:30
The $2.2 trillion asset manager is stepping into the rapidly-growing tokenized Treasury market, joining global financial behemoths like BlackRock and Franklin Templeton. Crypto-friendly fintech Revolut sees profit soar 57% to $2.3 billion in 2025
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2026. Mar. 24. 11:02
The company's customer base grew to 68.3 million, with total balances up 66% to $67.5 billion and transaction volume reaching $1.7 trillion. Bitcoin leads crypto rebound to $71,000 as $550 million in shorts liquidated
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2026. Mar. 24. 10:32
BTC climbs despite escalating Middle East tensions, outperforming gold as altcoins rally and derivatives data signals cautious but improving market sentiment. Fund services giant Apex to tokenize Bitcoin mining note on Coinbase’s Base platform
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2026. Mar. 24. 09:57
Apex will tokenize the Omnes Mining Note “OMN,” an institutional-grade structured note backed by Bitcoin hashrate. Here’s where Treasuries could shape Trump’s Iran war — and bitcoin moves
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2026. Mar. 24. 07:38
Treasury yields and swap spreads could eventually pressure the Trump administration to moderate the conflict, analysts argue. Here’s how Treasuries could shape Trump’s Iran war and bitcoin moves
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2026. Mar. 24. 07:38
Treasury yields and swap spreads could eventually pressure the Trump administration to moderate the conflict, analysts argue. Balancer Labs will shut down as corporate entity became 'a liability' after $110 million exploit
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2026. Mar. 24. 06:25
Co-founder Fernando Martinelli said he considered winding down the entire protocol but decided the team deserved a chance to restructure, with the DAO targeting zero emissions, fee restructuring, and a BAL buyback to offer holders a fair exit. Bitcoin, ether, solana prices move higher as Gulf allies inch toward joining Iran war
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2026. Mar. 24. 05:07
Crypto recovered on Tuesday morning even as Monday's relief rally unraveled across traditional markets, with oil jumping 4% on reports that Saudi Arabia and the UAE are moving to join the conflict. Bitcoin's mining concentration just showed up in a rare 2-block reorg
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2026. Mar. 24. 04:33
A 2-block reorg at height 941,881 saw Foundry's chain overwrite blocks from AntPool and ViaBTC, coming days after mining difficulty dropped nearly 8%. Stablecoin yield in crypto Clarity Act won't allow rewards on balances, latest text says
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2026. Mar. 23. 22:43
The crypto industry got a first look at legislative language that won't allow rewards on stablecoin balances, and the approach is seen as restrictive. Bitcoin holds above $70,000, but future direction hinges on Iran-U.S. 'talks'
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2026. Mar. 23. 21:14
Cryptos bounced on Trump’s five-day pause announcement, but the next move hinges on whether tensions between the U.S. and Iran ease or spiral, a Wintermute trader said. Solana Foundation targets institutions with new privacy framework
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2026. Mar. 23. 20:00
The organization argued that the next phase of crypto adoption will depend less on transparency alone and more on giving companies control over what they reveal — and to whom. Prediction market boom spurs new VC fund backed by Polymarket, Kalshi CEOs
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2026. Mar. 23. 19:39
The fund, called 5c(c) Capital, is aiming to raise $35 million to fund startups tied to the rapid growth of event-based trading markets. BlackRock is betting billions that tokenized funds will do for Wall Street what the internet did to mail
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2026. Mar. 23. 16:12
In his annual letter, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink argues that digital wallets and tokenized assets could modernize markets and expand investor access. Strategy tops up capital-raising plans, bringing potential bitcoin buying power back to $42 billion
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2026. Mar. 23. 14:58
Expanded share issuance plans and new Wall Street partners boost capital raising firepower. Pharmaceutical firm pivots to stablecoins, holds nearly 9% of SKY's supply
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2026. Mar. 23. 14:25
Nanocap NovaBay Pharmaceuticals changed its name to Stablecoin Development Corporation. Backpack launches BP token on Solana with 25% airdrop, no insider allocation
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2026. Mar. 23. 13:52
The remaining tokens are subject to long-term lockups tied to company milestones and a potential IPO. CoinDesk 20 performance update: Bitcoin Cash (BCH) gains 2.3%, leading index higher
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2026. Mar. 23. 13:13
Solana (SOL), up 1% from Friday, was also a top performer. Tom Lee's Bitmine extends buying streak with $138 million ETH purchase, betting on crypto slump ending
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2026. Mar. 23. 12:57
The Ethereum treasury firm led by Thomas Lee now has increased its buying pace for three consecutive weeks even as unrealized losses mount. Bitcoin's wild roller coaster ride leaves leveraged traders with $415 million in liquidations
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2026. Mar. 23. 12:42
Bitcoin swung from $67,500 to $71,200 and back to $70,000 in a single session as Trump said he was postponing Iran strikes, then Iran denied any communication was taking place. H100 eyes Europe’s largest bitcoin treasury with 3,500 BTC in proposed acquistions
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2026. Mar. 23. 12:35
Proposed bitcoin-for-bitcoin acquisition of Moonshot and Never Say Die would triple the company's holdings and expand institutional scale. Strategy returns to 'small' bitcoin purchases, adding $76.6 million in BTC last week
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2026. Mar. 23. 12:22
Led by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, Strategy acquired 1,031 bitcoin, bringing holdings to 762,099 coins. Brazil’s finance minister delays divisive crypto tax plan
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2026. Mar. 23. 11:55
The proposed tax would classify some crypto transactions as foreign exchange operations, subject to rates ranging to as high as 3.5%. Bitcoin surges above $71,000 as Trump postpones Iran strikes for 5 days
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2026. Mar. 23. 11:23
Trump said that the two countries held "very good and productive conversations regarding a complete and total resolution of our hostilities in the Middle East." Polymarket traders bet on Iran ceasefire even as oil shock concerns persist
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2026. Mar. 23. 11:16
Your day-ahead look for March 23, 2026 Bitcoin retreats to $68,000, leaving CME gap as traders eye $70,000 rebound
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2026. Mar. 23. 10:49
BTC slipped back into February's range after Donald Trump threatened to attack Iran's power plants, sparking a selloff and shifting flows toward commodities. Bitcoin clings to monthly gains, historic losing streak still in play
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2026. Mar. 23. 10:46
Bitcoin shows early signs of outperformance against gold, with the BTC gold ratio rebounding toward 16 ounces after a steep cycle drawdown. Bitcoin's momentum indicator is flashing a signal that should worry bulls
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2026. Mar. 23. 10:10
A key momentum indicator that has been accurate at calling price selloffs since October just triggered. Fed's Miran speaks, Bitgo earnings, Casper hard fork: Crypto Week Ahead
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2026. Mar. 23. 09:07
Your look at what's coming in the week starting March 23. Prosecutors flag mail discrepancies in Sam Bankman-Fried’s retrial motion letter from prison
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2026. Mar. 23. 08:53
A letter attributed to the jailed FTX founder was shipped via FedEx and misidentified his prison, prompting prosecutors to question its authenticity
Resolv stablecoin drops 70% after $80 million exploit after attacker mints USR
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2026. Mar. 23. 06:23
The protocol holds $95 million in assets against $173 million in liabilities, leaving it functionally insolvent. USR is trading at $0.27, down 72% in a week. Resolv stablecoin crashes 70% as attacker extracts $25 million in ETH
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2026. Mar. 23. 06:23
The protocol holds $95 million in assets against $173 million in liabilities, leaving it functionally insolvent. USR is trading at $0.27, down 72% in a week. Oil, silver trading is way more popular than XRP, solana on Hyperliquid
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2026. Mar. 23. 06:23
Traders on decentralized exchange Hyperliquid are increasingly favoring perpetual futures tied to commodities. Stocks start catching up with bitcoin’s earlier price crash to $60,000 as bond yields rise
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2026. Mar. 23. 05:32
Stocks look to be catching with BTC's earlier crash to nearly $60,000. XRP drops 3.7% as break below $1.40 signals renewed downside risk
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2026. Mar. 23. 05:04
Traders are watching the $1.38–$1.40 zone after repeated failures to reclaim resistance. Bitcoin holds $68,300 as gold crashes for a ninth day and Asian stocks drop
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2026. Mar. 23. 04:55
The Iran conflict's fourth week is breaking the traditional safe-haven playbook, with gold down to $4,360 and equities falling for a third consecutive session. Sam Bankman-Fried’s parents tell CNN no customer money was lost. FTX creditors see it differently.
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2026. Mar. 23. 04:42
FTX payouts tied to 2022 prices leave creditors short as parents press case for pardon on CNN's Smerconish.
South Korea crypto liquidity tumbles as stablecoin balances plunge 55% and stock buying rises
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2026. Mar. 23. 04:23
On-chain data shows a sharp drawdown in dollar-linked token holdings since July, with the latest wave triggered by won weakness. If one trader can force the outcome of a prediction market, it shouldn’t be tradable
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2026. Mar. 22. 19:30
By hosting manipulable contracts, prediction markets swap their long-term credibility for short-term engagement.
The SEC explains how it's viewing a crypto security: State of Crypto
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2026. Mar. 22. 18:00
Joint SEC-CFTC interpretive guidance outlines how the agencies will determine whether a cryptocurrency is a security. Ethereum faces make-or-break moment in high-stakes balancing act as scaling, quantum and AI pressures mount
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2026. Mar. 22. 17:00
While upgrades have improved efficiency and lowered costs, the ecosystem faces deeper structural questions around fragmentation, security, and purpose, even as it continues prioritizing base-layer scaling. The genius and the danger of STRC: How Strategy’s new funding model bends so it doesn't break
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2026. Mar. 22. 16:00
Strategy's STRC has bitcoin a major bitcoin accumulation tool, but analysts warn the risks aren't as clear as the marketing makes them out to be. Gold falters as macro pressures build, bitcoin holds liquidity trend
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2026. Mar. 22. 15:00
Rising real rates and inflation risks weigh on gold, while bitcoin continues to consolidate. XRP falls 3% as breakdown below $1.44 and bitcoin weakness caps recovery
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2026. Mar. 22. 06:47
Traders are watching support near $1.40 as repeated failures below $1.60 reinforce broader downtrend. Bitcoin miners are losing $19,000 on every BTC produced as difficulty drops 7.8%
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2026. Mar. 22. 06:26
The average production cost was sitting at $88,000 per bitcoin in mid-March, according to Checkonchain's difficulty regression model. Bitcoin drops below $69,200 as Trump gives 48-hour ultimatum on Iran power plants
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2026. Mar. 22. 06:00
BTC fell 2.2% as $299 million in liquidations hit crypto markets, with long positions accounting for 85% of the damage. Bitcoin options signal extreme fear as downside protection premium hits new all-time high, says VanEck
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2026. Mar. 21. 18:54
Despite stabilizing spot prices, investors remain defensive, with leveraged speculation cooling and realized volatility dropping from 80 to 50, suggesting a cautious market sentiment. Crypto firms cut hundreds of jobs in weeks, blaming weak markets, strong AI
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2026. Mar. 21. 18:00
A wave of crypto job cuts in early 2026 exposes the gap between two convenient narratives: macro headwinds and AI transformation. How DeFi is quietly rebuilding the fixed-income stack for institutional capital
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2026. Mar. 21. 17:30
The real institutional prize isn’t about tokenized assets. It’s about programmable yield. Grayscale wants to bring the world's hottest crypto trading frenzy to your brokerage account
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2026. Mar. 21. 17:27
The Hyperliquid network has seen significant growth, with weekly derivatives trading volume exceeding $50 billion and 24-hour fee revenue of $1.6 million. The 5-cent contract that debunked a wartime death conspiracy
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2026. Mar. 21. 16:00
When social media declared Netanyahu dead, crypto prediction markets priced it at 5%. The money was right — and Washington wants to shut it down. Strategy set for second-biggest bitcoin buying quarter despite BTC price slide
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2026. Mar. 21. 14:00
First-quarter purchases have reached 89,618 BTC so far, the most since fourth-quarter 2024, and the quarter is not yet over. It could cost you up to $6 million to grab lunch with Donald Trump
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2026. Mar. 21. 14:00
Qualifying for Trump’s crypto gala can cost as little as $70,000 or as much as several million, with rankings driven by timing and strategy rather than sheer holdings. Sam Bankman-Fried tries to get on Donald Trump’s good side by backing his Iran strikes
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2026. Mar. 21. 12:00
The jailed founder of bankrupt crypto exchange FTX is fueling growing speculation that he is seeking a presidential pardon. Sam Bankman-Fried's past political cash gives AI PAC fuel for bashing NY candidate Bores
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2026. Mar. 20. 20:03
A mailer from Think Big PAC told voters that the Democratic U.S. House candidate once got $100,000 in support from the former head of failed global exchange FTX. Senators say they've reached compromise on yield to advance crypto market bill
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2026. Mar. 20. 19:27
One of the major sticking points on the crypto market structure bill may be resolved, at least enough to move toward a Senate hearing to advance the bill. Kalshi gets temporary Nevada ban in dispute over sports betting
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2026. Mar. 20. 18:45
A Nevada court issued a 14-day ban on a wide range of contracts from prediction market firm Kalshi as the firm continues battling with state regulators. Nasdaq winning SEC approval to move stocks onchain shows how Wall Street is taking charge of crypto tech
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2026. Mar. 20. 17:04
Nasdaq's structure the SEC approved opens door to bring blockchain benefits to equities, while preserving the same-old intermediaries and market structure, industry insiders say. Bitcoin's latest fear unlocked as rate hikes bets rise and bond markets crumble
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2026. Mar. 20. 14:51
For now, surging oil prices and persistent geopolitical tensions are driving inflation fears and weakening traditional safe-haven assets. Bitcoin's latest fear unlocked as rate hike bets rise and bond markets crumble
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2026. Mar. 20. 14:51
For now, surging oil prices and persistent geopolitical tensions are driving inflation fears and weakening traditional safe-haven assets. Why CoinDesk PitchFest matters heading into Miami
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2026. Mar. 20. 14:30
Lin examines the role of the Consensus event in providing founders with structured access to the sector’s most influential decision-makers. Crypto wallet maker Ledger taps former Circle exec as CFO to help lead IPO push
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2026. Mar. 20. 13:57
The crypto security firm is expanding its U.S. footprint and strengthening its leadership team as it prepares for a potential public listing. Kalshi valuation doubles to $22 billion in latest funding round: Bloomberg
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2026. Mar. 20. 13:25
The new $1 billion investment round indicates that interest in the embattled prediction market remains. CoinDesk 20 performance update: Aptos (APT) gains 6.3% as index rises
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2026. Mar. 20. 13:12
Bitcoin Cash (BCH), up 2.5% from Thursday, joined Aptos (APT) as a top performer. Coinbase introduces stock perpetual futures contracts for non-U.S. customers
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2026. Mar. 20. 12:51
The contracts trade 24/7, are cash-settled in USDC and allow for up to 10-times leverage on single-stock contracts and 20-times on ETF products. Iran war volatility is driving oil trading boom on Hyperliquid, says JPMorgan
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2026. Mar. 20. 12:45
Round-the-clock oil trading on Hyperliquid is drawing investors beyond crypto as geopolitical shocks expose gaps in traditional markets, the bank said. Bitcoin holds steady, with one analyst seeing the upside emerging
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2026. Mar. 20. 11:41
Your day-ahead look for March 20, 2026 Crypto market steadies as derivatives signal caution, macro pressure builds
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2026. Mar. 20. 10:49
BTC holds near $70,500 as derivatives turn defensive, macro risks weigh on sentiment and altcoins show pockets of strength. Ripple data reveals stablecoins are becoming the go-to tool for corporate treasury
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2026. Mar. 20. 08:48
A new Ripple survey of more than 1,000 global finance leaders finds that digital assets are now seen as a strategic necessity rather than an optional experiment. Bitcoin’s price action looks dangerously similar to the pattern that sent it crashing to $60,000
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2026. Mar. 20. 07:14
The recent price action echoes the November–January pattern, showing weak conviction among the “buy the dip” crowd. Bitcoin jumps to $70,800 as oil retreats; ether and XRP lag
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2026. Mar. 20. 05:43
Oil prices slipped as major economies announced joint efforts to stabilize energy markets. Morgan Stanley sets MSBT ticker and $1 million seed capital for bitcoin ETF
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2026. Mar. 20. 05:05
Morgan Stanley has filed to launch a spot Bitcoin ETF with the ticker MSBT and a $1 million seed at debut. Crypto Clarity Act inches toward Senate hearing as lawmakers weigh legislative trades
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2026. Mar. 19. 22:10
The White House may be reviewing fresh legislative text, and lawmakers are reportedly weighing offers to banks of other, unrelated provisions for their support. DeFi risk management giant Gauntlet sees $380 million exit as OKX crypto campaign ends
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2026. Mar. 19. 20:12
Gauntlet noted that deposits are now back to same levels before the campaign, and has navigated large capital swings before due to incentive campaign endings, airdrops, and shifts in market conditions which regularly produce short-period swings in either direction. Crypto markets – and the American people – deserve clarity
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2026. Mar. 19. 20:12
The SEC is pivoting away from its previous regulatory strategy.
Appeals court clears way for Nevada to temporarily ban prediction market Kalshi
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2026. Mar. 19. 20:12
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals denied a legal effort by Kalshi to stave off an expected temporary restraining order from the state of Nevada. Coinbase's bitcoin yield fund goes onchain with Apex's tokenization push
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2026. Mar. 19. 20:09
The Coinbase Bitcoin Yield Fund's tokenized share class runs on Base as the $3.5 trillion fund services giant Apex applies tokenization across its business. Wall Street heavyweight Cantor among investment banks pitching FalconX for its potential IPO
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2026. Mar. 19. 19:23
Crypto trading firm FalconX's CEO has previously said it is considering a public listing. Market maker IMC Trading hires Alex Casimo as chief commercial officer for its crypto business
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2026. Mar. 19. 18:34
Casimo will be responsible for growing the Dutch market maker's institutional crypto offering. Bitcoin holds $69,000 as gold tumbles, oil spikes, but analyst says stay on sidelines
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2026. Mar. 19. 16:54
While bitcoin has shown relative strength against gold since the war in Iran broke out, investors are better off holding off "dry powder" while prices swing wildly on headlines, said Wintermute's Bryan Tan. Bitcoin holds $69,000 as gold tumbles and oil spikes, but one analyst says stay on sidelines
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2026. Mar. 19. 16:54
While bitcoin has shown relative strength against gold since the war in Iran broke out, investors are better off holding off "dry powder" while prices swing wildly on headlines, said Wintermute's Bryan Tan. Quadruple witching arrives tomorrow as markets brace for potential bitcoin volatility
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2026. Mar. 19. 16:40
Bitcoin tended to show muted performance on quadruple witching days in 2025, followed by weakness in the days to weeks after. As crypto trading platforms race to deploy AI agents, here's what a Nasdaq executive is seeing
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2026. Mar. 19. 16:16
The exchange is expanding AI use across surveillance, compliance and trading as machines take over decision-making, leaving humans as the final checkpoint. As crypto trading platforms race to deploy AI agents, here's what a Nasdaq engineer is seeing
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2026. Mar. 19. 16:16
The exchange is expanding AI use across surveillance, compliance and trading as machines take over decision-making, leaving humans as the final checkpoint. OpenClaw developers targeted in GitHub phishing scam offering fake token airdrops
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2026. Mar. 19. 15:45
Security researchers said attackers are impersonating OpenClaw on GitHub, luring developers with bogus CLAW token giveaways that trick users into connecting their crypto wallets. Crypto for Advisors: Bitcoin’s price discovery
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2026. Mar. 19. 15:00
Bitcoin’s price discovery is increasingly driven by derivatives positioning and institutional synthetics rather than spot demand, signaling a structural shift in how crypto markets move. ECB seeks experts to help integrate digital euro into ATMs, card payment terminals
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2026. Mar. 19. 14:46
The European Central Bank is preparing the ground should legislators enable the issuance of a digital currency and the bank's governing council approve issuing it. Bitcoin $20,000 put option is third most popular strike ahead of quarterly expiry
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2026. Mar. 19. 14:34
Nearly $600M in deep out-of-the-money puts highlights tail-risk positioning, though flows point more to volatility strategies than to outright bearish bets. Major League Baseball signs prediction markets pacts with CFTC, Polymarket
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2026. Mar. 19. 14:20
The arrangement between the U.S. derivatives regulator and the professional sports organization is the first of its kind in overseeing sports events contracts. CoinDesk 20 performance update: NEAR Protocol (NEAR) drops 3.3%, leading index lower
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2026. Mar. 19. 13:16
Hedera (HBAR), down 2.9% from Wednesday, was also an underperformer. Browser maker Opera seeks 160 million CELO stake to become key network stakeholder
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2026. Mar. 19. 12:52
The proposed allocation represents a major share of Celo's circulating supply and 16% of its maximum supply. XRP treasury firm Evernorth discloses $233.7 million impairment on holdings in SPAC filing
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2026. Mar. 19. 12:46
The company reported a $233.7 million digital asset impairment for 2025, reflecting the gap between purchase prices and lower market values. Coinbase faces a multibillion-dollar threat from D.C. but a 'rewards' loophole could protect its stablecoin revenue
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2026. Mar. 19. 12:00
The proposed rules could ban yield on stablecoins like USDC, though analysts say the exchange may adapt. Bitcoin’s biggest DeFi drawback under attack as OpNet unlocks smart contracts on mainnet
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2026. Mar. 19. 12:00
Bitcoin’s biggest limitation is being challenged as OpNet brings native, yield-generating DeFi directly to the Bitcoin mainnet. Crypto.com cuts 12% of staff as it integrates AI across the business for efficiency
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2026. Mar. 19. 11:44
The exchange laid off about 180 employees as it restructures and rolls out enterprise-wide AI to drive efficiencies. Capital is shifting into digital dollars as bitcoin wilts
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2026. Mar. 19. 11:28
Your day-ahead look for March 19, 2026 Venus’ XVS token plunges 9% as exploit leaves protocol with bad debt
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2026. Mar. 19. 11:18
The exploit, which occurred on March 16, didn’t appear to impact XVS prices until analysis showed major holders moving large amounts to exchanges. Bitcoin slips to $70,000 as oil surge, Fed pause weigh on risk assets
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2026. Mar. 19. 10:42
BTC dipped below $70,000 as energy prices spiked and the Fed held interest rates, pressuring crypto and equities. Bitcoin slips below $70,000 as oil surge, Fed pause weigh on risk assets
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2026. Mar. 19. 10:42
BTC dipped below $70,000 as energy prices spiked and the Fed held interest rates, pressuring crypto and equities. Bitcoin’s quantum threat is real, but far from an existential crisis, Galaxy says
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2026. Mar. 19. 10:30
Developers are already working to address quantum risks, and investors shouldn’t mistake a long-term challenge for an immediate threat, according to Galaxy Digital’s head of research Alex Thorn. Bitcoin, unusually, outperforms gold as hawkish Fed, oil price fuel risk-off sentiment
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2026. Mar. 19. 10:28
Bitcoin fell 2% while gold and silver saw sharper declines as oil prices surged and the Fed flashed hawkish signals. Bitcoin OGs dump over $100 million in BTC after hawkish Fed dents rate cut hopes
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2026. Mar. 19. 07:19
OGs sell as Fed's hawkish stance on rates pressures crypto and other risk assets. Forget market hours: Leading ETP firm just opened 24/7 liquidity for tokenized stocks, gold and money market funds
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2026. Mar. 19. 06:27
ETP market giant Flow Traders just launched 24/7 over-the-counter (OTC) liquidity service for tokenized assets. SEC approves Nasdaq's move to support tokenized securities trading
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2026. Mar. 18. 20:44
The SEC’s approval lets Nasdaq test blockchain-based versions of stocks that trade and settle like traditional shares. Fairshake's $10 million Illinois misfire marks first big hitch in crypto political surge
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2026. Mar. 18. 20:31
The crypto sector's leading political action committee devoted more than 5% of its war chest trying to defeat a Senate candidate who just won her primary. Bitcoin sinks below $71,000, stocks close at session lows, as 2026 Fed rate cut hopes fade further
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2026. Mar. 18. 20:19
Fed chair Jerome Powell said rising energy prices are feeding into the inflation outlook, but "nobody knows" yet how lasting the impact will be. Polymarket acquires Brahma to scale blockchain trading infrastructure
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2026. Mar. 18. 19:56
"Building reliable infrastructure across blockchain networks and traditional financial rails is hard — there are no shortcuts,” said Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan. Sam Bankman-Fried's bankrupt exchange FTX set to repay creditors $2.2 billion this month
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2026. Mar. 18. 19:06
The trust handling the bankruptcy proceedings detailed how much will be distributed to creditors and claimants at the end of March. Kalshi co-founder fights back against Arizona’s ‘overstep’ in what a lawyer calls a federal-state turf war
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2026. Mar. 18. 18:19
Arizona has filed 20 criminal counts against Kalshi, a prediction market platform, accusing it of operating an illegal gambling business and offering election wagering in the state. Federal Reserve holds policy steady as Iran war adds to growth and inflation concerns
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2026. Mar. 18. 17:59
Bitcoin remained sharply lower for the session following the expected decision by the U.S. central bank. The era of cheap money is over as the Iran war creates a permanent 'inflation floor'
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2026. Mar. 18. 17:09
The Iran war is creating a permanent inflation floor that could end the era of cheap money and expose the fragility of global energy markets. Crypto Long & Short: When price stops working, yield starts mattering
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2026. Mar. 18. 16:17
In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Ruchir Gupta writes on how we’re moving toward a true fixed-income market for crypto-native yield. Then, Clara García Prieto on bitcoin becoming mainstream collateral, but most are not prepared for its risks. The Protocol: Ethereum community debates foundation’s new mandate document
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2026. Mar. 18. 15:52
Also: World’s AgentKit, Visa and Coinbase on AI agents, and prediction markets + AI.
Former Binance CEO CZ waves off accusations on Iran, terror ties
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2026. Mar. 18. 15:48
The founder of the world's largest exchange distanced himself from reports about Binance activity that reports had recently suggested aided terrorism. Trump-linked American Bitcoin's BTC holdings overtake Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital
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2026. Mar. 18. 15:44
American Bitcoin (ABTC) has climbed to become the 16th-largest bitcoin holder, with 6,899 BTC, as firms compete to build bitcoin treasuries. Crypto exchange Kraken freezes multibillion-dollar IPO plan due to difficult market conditions
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2026. Mar. 18. 15:14
Kraken's parent company filed a draft S-1 registration statement with the SEC in November regarding the proposed initial public offering of its common stock. Traders can now bet on the S&P 500 around the clock without ever touching a traditional stock exchange
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2026. Mar. 18. 15:13
S&P Dow Jones Indices licenses its flagship index for crypto trading on Hyperliquid, as perpetual futures gain traction beyond traditional markets. Key U.S. senator on crypto market structure bill negotiation: 'We think we've got it'
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2026. Mar. 18. 15:10
Senator Cynthia Lummis, at the center of legislative talks, said the discussion is down to nuance and the bill will finally emerge from her committee in April. Bitcoin hash rate is tumbling as Iran war lifts energy prices
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2026. Mar. 18. 14:53
A falling hash rate and the resultant pressure on miners could signal another potential capitulation phase, which could push prices down further Bank of Korea adds two banks to digital won trials as real-world testing begins
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2026. Mar. 18. 14:19
Korea's central bank and nine commercial lenders started real-world testing of deposit tokens, including subsidy payments and peer-to-peer transfers.
Stripe-led payments blockchain Tempo goes live with protocol for AI agents
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2026. Mar. 18. 14:05
The Stripe-led blockchain targets fast, low-cost digital payments and a new Machine Payments Protocol that allows AI agents pay autonomously. CoinDesk 20 performance update: index falls 3.1% as all constituents trade lower
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2026. Mar. 18. 14:01
Uniswap (UNI) declined 4.9% and Aave (AAVE) dropped 4.4%, leading the index lower. Large investors are doubling down on crypto, but getting a lot pickier about risk
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2026. Mar. 18. 14:00
Most institutional investors plan to increase allocations even as concerns around regulation and risk management continue to grow. RedotPay executive turnover clouds crypto payments firm's $4 billion U.S. IPO ambition
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2026. Mar. 18. 13:01
The company's internal strain, including reports of required long working hours, is overshadowing its push for a U.S. listing. Bitcoin quickly pulls back to $72,300 as Iran fears team up with poor U.S. inflation data
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2026. Mar. 18. 12:50
The price of oil moved higher after reported attacks against Iran's South Pars gas field. Bitcoin quickly pulls back to $71,000 as Iran fears team up with poor U.S. inflation data
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2026. Mar. 18. 12:50
The price of oil moved higher after reported attacks against Iran's South Pars gas field. UK lawmakers urge ‘immediate moratorium’ on crypto political donations
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2026. Mar. 18. 11:57
The committee highlighted that the fast payment traits of crypto, along with tools like mixers, tumblers, and AI-assisted splitting of payments below the £500 reporting threshold. Powell's comments on oil, inflation are likely to guide bitcoin traders
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2026. Mar. 18. 11:25
Your day-ahead look for March 18, 2026 Bitcoin’s rally runs into 'sell the news' risk ahead of Fed decision
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2026. Mar. 18. 10:40
Two Prime data shows post-meeting weakness dominates, even as markets price a Fed hold and limited rate cuts ahead. Bitcoin holds steady at $74,000 as traders turn cautious before Fed meeting
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2026. Mar. 18. 10:37
BTC consolidated with subdued volatility, while derivatives positioning and macro uncertainty signaled cautious market sentiment. Bitcoin is stuck below $75,000 even after landmark SEC, CFTC crypto rules
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2026. Mar. 18. 09:29
Bitcoin remains stuck near key resistance around $75,000, leaving the broader market in limbo. Bitrefill accuses North Korea-linked Lazarus hacker group for compromising 18,500 purchase records
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2026. Mar. 18. 07:17
Bitrefill will cover the losses from operational capital. XRP hovers near $14 million options battleground that could sway trading
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2026. Mar. 18. 05:58
XRP is trading around $1.50, just above a key options cluster at $1.40 on Deribit. Stratton wins Illinois Senate primary, defeating crypto-backed Krishnamoorthi
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2026. Mar. 18. 03:03
Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton is now likely to be the next Senator from Illinois, after defeating Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, who enjoyed major backing from crypto PAC Fairshake. Senator Tim Scott says market structure negotiations are advancing
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2026. Mar. 17. 21:26
The South Carolina Republican said he might see a draft of stablecoin yield language as soon as this week, and other issues continue to be negotiated. Bitcoin's rally faces key hurdle with Wednesday's Fed meeting
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2026. Mar. 17. 20:30
Hot PPI inflation data in the morning and hawkish remarks by Powell in the afternoon would be the most damaging combination for risk assets, including crypto, Bitfinex analysts said. U.S. SEC issues first-ever definitions for what crypto assets are securities
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2026. Mar. 17. 20:28
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission shared the informal guidance it'll use to classify crypto securities alongside its sister agency overseeing commodities.
Mastercard's $1.8 billion deal 'a clear answer' to a massive shift in the global payment war
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2026. Mar. 17. 19:00
Analysts say the $1.8 billion acquisition shows stablecoins are moving from niche use to global settlement rails. Arizona Attorney General files criminal charges against prediction market Kalshi
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2026. Mar. 17. 17:49
Kris Mayes filed 20 criminal counts against the prediction market operator, escalating a multi-state legal clash over sports and election predictions markets. Facing a crisis, Bitcoin treasury companies need to pivot to survive
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2026. Mar. 17. 16:30
Here, Wellener offers tactics that firms must use to prove they’re more than just a crypto play.
Strategy’s latest massive bitcoin purchase offers insight into its evolving funding model
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2026. Mar. 17. 15:44
A $1.18 billion preferred stock raise, roughly equivalent to 16,800 BTC, signals a shift away from common stock as dividend obligations top $1 billion. Popular Solana wallet Phantom wins CFTC nod to access regulated derivatives markets
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2026. Mar. 17. 15:06
This means Phantom can act as a non-custodial interface connecting users to registered derivatives platforms, removing the need for broker registration under specific conditions. Sam Altman's World teams up with Coinbase to prove there is a real person behind every AI transaction
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2026. Mar. 17. 15:00
World said some estimates suggest agentic commerce could reach $3 trillion to $5 trillion by 2030, with agents accounting for up to 25% of U.S. e-commerce. Vietnam pushes local crypto exchanges as Hanoi moves to block offshore trading: Reuters
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2026. Mar. 17. 14:45
The move aims to regulate the country's growing crypto market and restrict trading on foreign platforms. Robinhood’s new venture fund just snapped up stakes in Stripe and ElevenLabs
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2026. Mar. 17. 14:33
The closed-end fund aims to give everyday investors exposure to private firms before they go public. 'Gensler and Biden were just better for crypto,' says Tally CEO as DAO governance platform shuts down
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2026. Mar. 17. 14:30
End of DAOs? Firm behind Uniswap and Arbitrum governance says easing regulation made decentralization optional
Crypto trading firm GSR expands token advisory with $57 million in acquisitions
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2026. Mar. 17. 14:15
The firm, best known for being one of the oldest crypto market makers, acquired Autonomous and Architech to combine token launch services, trading and treasury management tools. U.S. Democrats target government officials gaming prediction markets on war action
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2026. Mar. 17. 14:00
Potential indicators of prior-knowledge bets on U.S. military action spurred Democrats from the Senate and House of Representatives to introduce a new bill. U.S. regional banks building tokenized deposit network on ZKsync to rival stablecoins
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2026. Mar. 17. 13:42
The Cari Network is targeting a 2026 rollout as banks test issuance, transfers and redemption of digital deposits. Participating banks include Huntington Bancshares, First Horizon, M&T Bank, KeyCorp and Old National Bancorp. CoinDesk 20 performance update: Uniswap (UNI) drops 4.1%, leading index lower
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2026. Mar. 17. 13:17
Sui (SUI) joined Uniswap (UNI) as an underperformer, declining 4% from Monday. Ripple looks to expand crypto and payment services in Brazil
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 17. 13:06
The blockchain firm is adding custody, payments and brokerage tools for digital asset management and tokenization as it plans to apply for regulatory approval from the central bank. Citigroup cuts BTC and ETH targets as U.S. crypto legislation stalls
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 17. 12:49
The Wall Street investment bank cited slower ETF flows, weak network activity and a narrowing window for U.S. regulatory catalysts. Argentina joins growing list of countries blocking Polymarket access
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2026. Mar. 17. 12:44
The ruling directs internet providers to block access to the site, and Apple and Google to remove or restrict Polymarket's mobile apps. Mastercard agrees to purchase BVNK for up to $1.8 billion
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 17. 12:22
Payments giant Mastercard moves to bridge fiat and crypto with $1.8 billion acquisition of the U.K. based stablecoin startup. Mastercard agrees to buy stablecoin platform BVNK for up to $1.8 billion
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 17. 12:22
Payments giant Mastercard moves to bridge fiat and crypto with $1.8 billion acquisition of the U.K. based stablecoin startup. PayPal expands its stablecoin into 70 markets
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 17. 11:59
The payments giant says the dollar-backed PYUSD token will enable cheaper cross-border transfers and faster settlement for merchants. Bitcoin hits a wall at $75,000 while onchain energy markets run hot
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 17. 11:23
Your day-ahead look for March 17, 2026 Cango is selling off its bitcoin stash to pay down debt and fund an AI makeover
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2026. Mar. 17. 11:00
The company sold 4,451 BTC in February to cut debt and fund AI infrastructure pivot. Bitcoin consolidation seen with BTC remaining 'overbought' after pullback
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 17. 10:44
Crypto markets cooled after Monday's rally, with bitcoin eyeing support near $72,000–$74,000 even as derivatives positioning remains broadly bullish and altcoins see deeper profit-taking. Equity, oil and bond markets have freaked out. Bitcoin traders have not.
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 17. 09:48
Bitcoin's implied volatility holds steady as panic hedging drives traditional volatility indexes higher. Bitcoin hits rare 8-day winning streak – but 2022 bear market saw one too
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 17. 09:45
Historical trends point to upside potential, but 2022 parallels and cycle dynamics suggest caution. XRP flips BNB as open interest builds back toward pre-crash levels
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 17. 06:40
The token broke through $1.50 resistance on a 125% volume spike, pushing its market cap to $93.4 billion. Binance futures open interest has climbed 59% since October even as the price remains 58% below its high. Crypto majors post double-digit weekly gains as bitcoin tests $75,000 ahead of Fed decision
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 17. 06:21
Ether jumped 13%, XRP surged 11%, and solana gained 9.7% over seven days as $767 million in ETF inflows and ceasefire speculation fueled the broadest rally since before the war. Bitcoin’s derivatives-led rally is already unraveling. Prices are back below $75,000
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 17. 04:52
Bitcoin briefly surged to a six-week high above $75,000 before quickly retreating, underscoring the fragility of the latest rally. Bitcoin just surged past $75,000. Derivatives seem to be driving the rally.
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 17. 01:53
Bitcoin's move, led by unwinding of shorts, has lifted the broader crypto market, with the CoinDesk 20 Index up 5%. AI-linked crypto tokens surge as Nvidia's Jensen Huang touts agentic future
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2026. Mar. 16. 22:20
CEO Jensen Huang predicted $1 trillion in chip demand through 2027 and praised OpenClaw and the rapid rise of agentic AI systems. Man accuses wife of using CCTV cameras to steal $172 million bitcoin from his hardware wallet
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 16. 21:57
The alleged theft of 2,323 bitcoin has triggered a High Court dispute testing how English property law applies to digital assets. OpenSea delays highly anticipated token launch, citing challenging crypto market conditions
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 16. 21:17
The platform will end its rewards waves, offer optional fee refunds for certain traders and introduce 0% token trading fees for 60 days starting March 31 as it promotes its revamped marketplace. T. Rowe Price is ready to put dogecoin, shiba inu among tokens in its new crypto ETF
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 16. 19:49
The amended SEC filing details the assets, custody arrangements and potential staking plans for the actively managed crypto fund. Ether surges 10%, leading crypto rebound as ETF demand, Bitmine buying pick up
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 16. 19:23
Fresh ETF inflows, digital asset treasury buying and a shift away from bitcoin to altcoins are helping lift the second-largest cryptocurrency. Ethereum Foundation’s new mandate sparks debate about its role, priorities
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 16. 16:22
The document quickly sparked debate across the Ethereum community, with supporters saying it reinforces the network’s core principles. Critics, however, argue the mandate signals the foundation intends to take a backseat just as institutional interest in blockchain is accelerating. Circle is up 100% in a month: Why this boring stablecoin stock is suddenly the hottest trade in crypto
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2026. Mar. 16. 16:15
The stablecoin issuer has rallied as analysts point to growing demand for USDC, a higher interest-rate environment and the rapid expansion of tokenized assets. Circle is up 100% in a month: Why this stablecoin stock is suddenly the hottest trade in crypto
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 16. 16:15
The stablecoin issuer has rallied as analysts point to growing demand for USDC, a higher interest-rate environment and the rapid expansion of tokenized assets. Institutions had ‘diamond hands’ during bitcoin's 50% plunge, Bitwise's Matt Hougan says
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 16. 15:12
“The wildest thing about my $1 million prediction is that it's not wild at all,” said the digital asset fund manager's CIO. Bitcoin eyes $75,000, nearing 25% bounce from February bottom
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 16. 14:26
Gains came for crypto and stocks as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz appeared to ease slightly, sending oil prices lower. Bitcoin outperforms gold and stocks in global turmoil as ETFs and Strategy accumulate
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 16. 13:53
Wall Street broker Bernstein took note of an institutional ownership shift as behind bitcoin's resilience during this latest bout of global turmoil. CoinDesk 20 performance update: Ethereum (ETH) price jumps 8.8%, leading index higher
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2026. Mar. 16. 13:17
Polkadot (DOT), up 8.5% from Friday, joined Ethereum (ETH) as a top performer. Crypto wealth platform Abra to go public through $750 million SPAC deal
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 16. 13:14
The transaction is expected to deliver as much as $300 million in cash, which will be used to expand the company's institutional crypto lending, yield and custody offerings. Bitmine buys 60,999 ether as Tom Lee touts crypto strength amid Iran war
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2026. Mar. 16. 13:02
The ether treasury firm now holds nearly 4.6 million ETH, while maintaining a $1.2 billion cash position despite ramping up acquisitions. U.S., UK, Canada start Operation Atlantic to disrupt crypto approval-phishing scams
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 16. 12:50
International law enforcement effort targets approval-phishing schemes tied to crypto investment fraud. Metaplanet raises $255 million to accelerate bitcoin accumulation
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2026. Mar. 16. 12:11
The Japanese bitcoin treasury firm structured the financing with premium-priced shares and warrants that could unlock up to $531 million. Michael Saylor's Strategy made another huge buy of bitcoin, adding $1.57 billion worth last week
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 16. 12:11
The company's stack now stands at 761,068 bitcoin, acquired for $57.61 billion. SEC drops lawsuit against BitClout’s Nader Al-Naji
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2026. Mar. 16. 12:05
The regulator ended its civil enforcement case accusing the DeSo creator of wire fraud and selling unregistered crypto securities. South Korea fines Bithumb $24 million, orders 6-month partial suspension over money laundering violations
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2026. Mar. 16. 12:04
The fine stems from approximately 6.65 million violations related to KYC and transaction restrictions. Memecoins outpace bitcoin, ether as 'barbell strategy' wins out
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 16. 11:29
Your day-ahead look for March 16, 2026 Altcoins jump as bitcoin inches toward potential $74,000 breakout
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2026. Mar. 16. 10:35
The bitcoin price is approaching a key technical level while PEPE and other memecoins jump more than 10% in a sign of rising appetite for risk. Trump-backed WLFI passes proposal letting $5 million stakers buy 'direct access' to team
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2026. Mar. 16. 09:09
The governance vote passed with 99.12% approval from 1,800 voters, with 76% of tokens coming from just 10 wallets.
Fed headlines central bank rate decisions, Gemini earnings: Crypto Week Ahead
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 16. 08:42
Your look at what's coming in the week starting March 16. Australian Senate panel backs crypto regulation framework
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 16. 06:28
The Senate Economics Legislation Committee said the proposed legislation will modernize digital assets regulatory framework. XRP climbs 3% past $1.47 as breakout extends on broad bitcoin-led move
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 16. 05:30
Volume jumped more than 250% during the move, with traders watching whether former resistance now turns into support. Bitcoin tops $74,000 as ether, sol, ada gains as much as 6% in Monday surge
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 16. 05:14
Majors posted broad gains on Monday as oil eased from highs, two tankers sailed through the Strait of Hormuz for the first time since the war began, and Trump said the U.S. was talking to Iran. Bitcoin briefly tops $74,000 as ether, sol, ada gains as much as 6% in Monday surge
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 16. 05:14
Majors posted broad gains on Monday as oil eased from highs, two tankers sailed through the Strait of Hormuz for the first time since the war began, and Trump said the U.S. was talking to Iran. Bitcoin's price trades above its 50-day average as bullish move gathers pace
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 16. 04:42
Bitcoin's convincing move above its key average indicates a strengthening of the bullish momentum. Crypto trading firm Blockfills has filed for bankruptcy
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2026. Mar. 16. 04:27
The institutional crypto lender filed for bankruptcy after suspending withdrawals, incurring about $75 million in losses and facing a lawsuit alleging misuse of customer funds. Crypto trading firm Blockfills files for bankruptcy
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 16. 04:27
The institutional crypto lender filed for bankruptcy after suspending withdrawals, incurring about $75 million in losses and facing a lawsuit alleging misuse of customer funds. The SEC and CFTC join hands: State of Crypto
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 15. 19:33
The SEC and CFTC signed a memorandum of understanding to do a better job providing a combined regulatory approach to the digital asset sector. Crypto’s age of hype is over, making way for the real infrastructure to be built
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2026. Mar. 15. 19:30
Nikolic challenges a recent CoinDesk op-ed, declaring "crypto's rock 'n' roll era is over," and argues that it’s the best shift for the industry’s builders. Bitcoin set for best week since September 2025 as correlation with tech stocks weakens
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2026. Mar. 15. 16:44
Bitcoin is outperforming equities and gold since the Middle East conflict began, as institutional inflows return while broader market sentiment remains cautious. Here is why Nasdaq and owner of NYSE are putting the $126 trillion equity market on blockchain
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2026. Mar. 15. 16:00
The race for the "everything exchange" makes Wall Street operators and crypto exchanges rivals and partners at the same time. Bitwise’s Matt Hougan revisits $1 million bitcoin — analysts agree but debate his timeline
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 15. 14:00
Hougan says bitcoin could reach that milestone if it captures a larger share of the global store-of-value market, though analysts say it would likely take years of institutional adoption and macro shifts. Visa is ready for AI agents. So is Coinbase. They're building very different internets
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2026. Mar. 15. 13:00
The next trillion-dollar payments network won't have a checkout page. No card number, no CVV, no human at the keyboard. Just machines paying machines, thousands of times a second, for fractions of a cent. AI agents are quietly rewriting prediction market trading
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2026. Mar. 15. 12:00
Valory co-founder David Minarsch says autonomous agents running on the Olas protocol are giving retail traders a 24/7, strategy-driven edge on platforms like Polymarket. Bitcoin sold off first when the U.S.-Iran war began. Two weeks later, it's outperforming nearly everything
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2026. Mar. 15. 03:50
Each escalation in the Iran conflict has been larger than the last, but each bitcoin drawdown has been getting smaller. Crypto broker Bitpanda bets on banks and tokenization to expand globally ahead of IPO plans
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2026. Mar. 14. 20:00
The Vienna-based crypto broker eyes emerging markets, teaming up with institutions rather than competing with local exchanges, said Vishal Sacheendran, VP of global markets strategy and operations. Hoskinson might be wrong about the future of decentralized compute
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2026. Mar. 14. 18:30
Cardano’s founder recently made an argument about hyperscalers that needs to be addressed, says Fan.
Crypto’s multi-million F1 sponsorship under fire as Middle East war hits region's biggest events
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 14. 18:00
Other major business events across the UAE, such as Middle East Energy Dubai and the Dubai International Boat Show, have also been postponed or delayed. Crypto’s multimillion F1 sponsorship under fire as Middle East war hits region's biggest events
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 14. 18:00
Other major business events across the UAE, such as Middle East Energy Dubai and the Dubai International Boat Show, have also been postponed or delayed. Ethereum Foundation sells 5,000 ether to Tom Lee's BitMine in $10.2 million deal
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 14. 17:56
The funds will support the EF's core operations, including protocol R&D and ecosystem grants, as part of a treasury strategy to balance ETH and fiat-like assets. Boris Johnson calling Bitcoin a ‘Ponzi’ draws rebuttal from Michael Saylor and others
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 14. 17:18
The cryptocurrency community pushed back, with Michael Saylor saying Bitcoin has no issuer, promoter, or guaranteed return, and is instead driven by code and market demand. Wall Street pushes tokenized stocks, but institutions aren’t eager to trade them
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2026. Mar. 14. 16:00
Exchanges are racing toward blockchain-based equities and 24/7 trading. Institutions, however, fear liquidity and funding risks. Brazil industry giants representing 850 companies decry stablecoin tax threat
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2026. Mar. 14. 14:58
They argue the tax would be illegal, violating Brazil's Constitution and Virtual Assets Law, as stablecoins are not considered fiat currency. The math behind Strategy’s path to 1 million bitcoin by the end of 2026
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 14. 14:00
The largest publicly traded corporate holder of bitcoin would need to buy roughly 6,158 BTC per week, about $523 million, to reach the milestone by Dec. 31. AI developers may not be keen on crypto, but stablecoins are the secret to agentic finance, crypto insiders say
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2026. Mar. 14. 14:00
The brave new world of autonomous, micro-transacting AI agents is where programmable cryptocurrencies will shine, according to stablecoin experts. Bitcoin holds $71,000 despite Trump warning of strikes on Iran's oil-rich Kharg Island
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 14. 06:08
The largest cryptocurrency is up 4.2% on the week despite Friday's reversal, with attention now turning to the Fed meeting on March 17-18 and whether oil above $100 forces a shift in rate expectations. Bitcoin can survive 72% of the world's submarine cables being cut, but a targeted attack on five hosting providers could cripple it
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2026. Mar. 14. 03:30
A Cambridge study spanning 11 years and 68 verified cable failures found that Bitcoin's physical infrastructure is far more resilient than previously understood, with TOR adoption actually strengthening the network. A huge gap between network use and token value is the most important thing happening in XRP right now
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 13. 23:30
Daily payments on XRPL surged to 2.7 million, AMM pools exploded to 27,000, and tokenized asset value jumped 35% in 30 days. XRP is down 26% this year. Court closes Custodia fight with Federal Reserve just as Fed opens master-account door
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2026. Mar. 13. 21:04
Just days after the Federal Reserve granted a limited master account to Kraken, crypto bank Custodia's years-long court battle with the Fed concludes in a loss. Circle overtakes BlackRock in tokenized Treasuries as market hits record $11 billion
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 13. 19:41
Circle’s USYC tokenized U.S. Treasury fund has grown to $2.2 billion, surpassing BlackRock’s BUIDL fund as investors increasingly seek onchain yield and collateral. Arthur Hayes: Strong Revenue and Real Trading Could Send HYPE to $150
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2026. Mar. 13. 17:17
Hayes said Hyperliquid’s strong revenue, real trading activity and disciplined token supply could push the token to new highs. Bitcoin quickly drops 3.5% as fresh Iran escalation short-circuits crypto rally
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2026. Mar. 13. 16:30
Surging to a near one-month high of $74,000, bitcoin reversed back to just above $71,000 as news of U.S. military movements in the Middle East rattled risk assets. One mysterious investor made $2.5 million profit in hours by betting big on the latest Trump gala news
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2026. Mar. 13. 16:16
A dormant crypto whale just bet $7 million on the Trump memecoin after a new Mar-a-Lago gala was announced, sparking a 60% rally for the struggling token. MoonPay introduces Ledger-secured AI crypto agents to address wallet key risks
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 13. 16:00
The feature allows users to verify and sign every transaction generated by an AI agent using a Ledger hardware device, ensuring private keys never leave the hardware signer. Ethereum Foundation publishes new mandate defining its role, core principles
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2026. Mar. 13. 15:47
The document comes at a point of transition for the organization, following shifts in the blockchain's technical roadmap and the resignation of a co-executive director. Stablecoins, bitcoin could reshape finance, Stanley Druckenmiller says
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2026. Mar. 13. 15:28
The billionaire investor said stablecoins could become the whole payment system in 10-15 years, and reiterated that crypto might replace the U.S. dollar as the global reserve currency. Circle's USDC volumes top Tether's USDT for first time since 2019, prompting sell-side price target hike
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 13. 15:18
Japanese investment bank Mizuho remains neutral on Circle, but lifted it price target to $120 from $100. Bitcoin rises to one-month high of $73,800, continuing to outperform since start of Iran war
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2026. Mar. 13. 14:27
Falling oil prices are helping, but a bounce seemed in the cards after some of the worst sentiment in bitcoin's history. U.S. sanctions 6 people, 2 companies that laundered $800 million in crypto for North Korea
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2026. Mar. 13. 14:00
The Treasury Department said North Korea infiltrated IT workers into U.S. businesses and channeled their wages back to the country to fund weapons of mass destruction programs. CoinDesk 20 performance update: index jumps 3.7% as all constituents climb higher
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2026. Mar. 13. 13:14
Sui (SUI) gained 6.7% and Cardano (ADA) rose 5.8%, leading the index higher.
Vitalik Buterin recounts how shiba inu tokens became a $1 billion AI policy war chest
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2026. Mar. 13. 12:00
The Ethereum co-founder said he expected the Future of Life Institute to cash out $10-25 million from his 2021 meme coin donation. It liquidated roughly $500 million and pivoted to political advocacy he worries could lead to "authoritarian" outcomes. Bitcoin's building steam and a $3 billion trigger could make it wild
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 13. 11:28
Your day-ahead look for March 13, 2026 Bitcoin outperforms stocks, tops $72,000 even as dollar strengthens
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 13. 10:52
BTC climbed 2% to break through $72,000 while U.S. equity futures slipped and the dollar strengthened, as altcoins and AI tokens joined a broader crypto rally. Bitcoin holds above $71,000, defying rising dollar, oil and U.S. bond yields
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 13. 09:32
Stronger dollar, rising Treasury yields, and tech equities treading water contrast with bitcoin’s resilience amid geopolitical tensions. Bitcoin's early crash to $60,000 now looks like a warning for stocks
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 13. 07:24
Bitcoin has once again acted as a leading indicator for risk assets, plunging sharply before the ongoing global stock market swoon. Bitcoin's crash to $60,000 warned stocks first – now they're following
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 13. 07:24
Bitcoin has once again acted as a leading indicator for risk assets, plunging sharply before the ongoing global stock market swoon. Bitcoin's recent crash to $60,000 warned stocks first – now they're following
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 13. 07:24
Bitcoin has once again acted as a leading indicator for risk assets, plunging sharply before the ongoing global stock market swoon. BlackRock’s new ether ETF for yield hungry investors debuts with $15 million in trading volume
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 13. 06:23
The new ETHB fund launched with over $100 million in assets and traded more than $15 million on day one, offering investors exposure to ethereum plus staking rewards. Pi rallies more than 30% after Kraken announces listing
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2026. Mar. 13. 04:51
Bybit previously declined to list the mobile crypto mining platform, with CEO Ben Zhou citing warnings from Chinese police that the project is a scam.
XRP jumps 3% as breakout above $1.39 ends early-2026 downtrend
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 13. 04:47
Volume surged more than 300% during the move, per CoinDesk analytics data, with traders watching whether the token can hold the former resistance as support. Bitcoin above $71,000, ETH, SOL, ADA zoom higher as cryptos shrugs off stock weakness
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2026. Mar. 13. 04:39
Majors posted modest gains Friday with BTC hovering near the top of its month-long range even as equities struggle under rising energy prices and geopolitical stress. Bitcoin climbs to near $72,000 after Treasury Secretary Bessent attempts to calm oil fears
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2026. Mar. 13. 00:38
Bessent said the U.S. Treasury Department will provide temporary authorization to allow countries to purchase Russian oil currently in transit. Stricter MiCA rules could thin crypto industry across the EU, says Swiss wealth manager
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2026. Mar. 12. 22:47
Crypto wealth manager Swissborg gets MiCA approval and prepares to move its European operations to France while targeting growth in markets including Germany, Italy and Spain. Crypto investor turns $50 million into $36,000 in one botched move
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2026. Mar. 12. 22:19
Aave founder Stani Kulechov said the interface displayed multiple slippage warnings, which the user manually accepted on a mobile device. SEC's advisory group backs tokenized securities push, outlines how to keep it safe
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2026. Mar. 12. 21:56
The committee that steers the U.S. securities regulator on investor issues voted to support a new effort to regulate stock transactions on blockchains. Donald Trump to hold another Mar-a-Lago lunch for his token holders
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2026. Mar. 12. 20:25
The U.S. President will be the keynote speaker at a "gala luncheon" for the top 297 holders of the $TRUMP token. The Emperor has no wallet
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2026. Mar. 12. 17:06
Why crypto still hasn’t solved a single everyday problem, argues VerifiedX’s Pollak. U.S. Senate votes to ban CBDCs in housing bill that may face trouble in the House
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2026. Mar. 12. 16:21
A bipartisan housing bill was approved in the Senate, carrying an unrelated ban on U.S. central bank digital currencies, but its future remains uncertain. Ethereum layer-2 developer OP Labs cuts roles to 'narrow focus'
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2026. Mar. 12. 16:19
The firm plays a central role in the development of Optimism, an Ethereum layer-2 scaling network designed to make transactions faster and cheaper by processing activity off the Ethereum main chain. Here is what $100 oil means for Bitcoin network
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2026. Mar. 12. 15:57
Research shows that only 8% to 10% of global Bitcoin hashrate runs in oil-sensitive power markets, suggesting that geopolitical shocks may affect BTC prices more than mining costs. Alleged Ponzi scheme victims sue JPMorgan for banking supposed $328 million scam
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2026. Mar. 12. 15:48
The proposed class action suit said Chase provided “the essential banking infrastructure” for Goliath Ventures’ alleged fraud, despite red flags it claims made the scheme “obvious.” Bitcoin holds $70,000 level as surging oil prices and credit issues have stocks tumbling
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2026. Mar. 12. 15:41
U.S. President Trump said stopping Iran is more of a concern than oil prices, as crude climbed 10% on Thursday. Cathie Wood's Ark Invest says quantum computing is a long-term risk for bitcoin, not an imminent threat
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2026. Mar. 12. 15:28
Today’s quantum computers are far from breaking Bitcoin’s cryptography and any real threat would likely emerge gradually, giving the network time to adapt.
Prediction markets get tailored U.S. guidance from former foe CFTC
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2026. Mar. 12. 15:26
The agency that once fought the events contracts platforms in court has now issued a new policy stance and is proposing permanent rules for oversight. Vitalik Buterin says Ethereum should be used as a simple digital bulletin board
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2026. Mar. 12. 15:25
Ethereum’s co-founder wants developers to stop forcing blockchain into every problem and start treating it as a reliable, shared memory for the digital world. Circle’s outperformance highlights USDC’s staying power, says bullish Wall Street analyst
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2026. Mar. 12. 15:00
William Blair said Circle’s recent rally reflects more than macro factors, pointing to USDC resilience and growing recognition of the firm’s stablecoin infrastructure advantage. Lido launches stablecoin yield product to expand beyond ether
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2026. Mar. 12. 15:00
The goal is to make it easier for users to earn returns on crypto without having to choose or manage strategies themselves. Crypto for Advisors: Crypto accounting; comparing the US and Europe
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2026. Mar. 12. 15:00
Crypto assets defy traditional accounting rules, posing huge risks for auditors and fund managers. Ganna Vitko breaks down U.S. vs EU trends. Avalanche’s business chief says crypto must grow up and solve real problems
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2026. Mar. 12. 14:55
John Nahas argues blockchain’s next phase is custom infrastructure for companies, not one-size-fits-all chains chasing hype. Bitcoin selling intensifies across all wallet sizes despite price holding near $70,000
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2026. Mar. 12. 14:29
Glassnode’s Accumulation Trend Score drops to 0.04 as smaller wallet cohorts offload BTC while macro headwinds intensify. Eightco shares jump on $125 million funding commitment, investment in OpenAI, Beast Industries
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2026. Mar. 12. 14:03
Eightco holds a digital asset treasury that includes some 277 million WLD tokens and 11,000 ether. Tether invests in Ark Labs to make Bitcoin ready for stablecoins and payments
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2026. Mar. 12. 13:19
The issuer behind the USDT stablecoin joined a $5.2 million funding round for Ark Labs, backing software that could let stablecoins move and settle on Bitcoin rails. CoinDesk 20 performance update: Polkadot (DOT) drops 2.3% as index trades lower
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2026. Mar. 12. 13:16
Aptos (APT), down 2.3% from Wednesday, was also among the underperformers. Crypto accounting firm Cryptio raises $45 million as institutional demand accelerates
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2026. Mar. 12. 12:49
The company's platform tracks digital assets, storage locations and crypto loans, enabling financial institutions and corporations to produce accounting records and financial reports. BlackRock debuts staked ether ETF as demand grows for yield in crypto funds
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2026. Mar. 12. 12:00
The BlackRock’s iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHB) lets investors earn staking rewards alongside spot ETH exposure. Bitcoin futures trading is now five times bigger than spot on Binance
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2026. Mar. 12. 11:15
The futures-to-spot ratio has climbed to 5.1, reflecting a structural shift in how the market trades. Bitcoin looks resilient, but don't ignore those $20,000 puts
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2026. Mar. 12. 11:11
Your day-ahead look for March 12, 2026 Strategy’s STRC buys an estimated 7,000 bitcoin this week, but Two Prime CEO warns ‘no free lunch’
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2026. Mar. 12. 10:53
Two Prime CEO Alexander Blume says the high yield product driving the buying surge carries risks despite strong momentum. Bitcoin climbs the wall of worry amid escalating Iran war and stock market losses
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2026. Mar. 12. 10:51
BTC holds near $70,000 and outperforms major assets during Middle East tensions, even as derivatives data and fear indicators signal deep market pessimism. Bitcoin steady near $70,000 as rising open interest hints at cautious, bearish positioning
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2026. Mar. 12. 10:33
Bitcoin traded around $69,800 as open interest rose to $102 billion, suggesting defensive, bearish bets while altcoins outperformed in a risk-off macro backdrop. Meet LITRO: The tokenized crude project to start pilot testing soon for 2027 debut
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2026. Mar. 12. 07:15
LITRO aims to modernize the $6 trillion oil market by replacing slow, paper-based settlement with 24/7, on-chain trading and redemption. Tokenized crude oil: Inside LITRO’s blockchain pilot ahead of its 2027 launch
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2026. Mar. 12. 07:15
LITRO aims to modernize the $6 trillion oil market by replacing slow, paper-based settlement with 24/7, on-chain trading and redemption. Former Petronas head of oil trading is putting the $6 trillion crude market on blockchain
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2026. Mar. 12. 07:15
LITRO aims to modernize the $6 trillion oil market by replacing slow, paper-based settlement with 24/7, on-chain trading and redemption. Asia’s biggest bitcoin buyer now wants to build the BTC ecosystem
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2026. Mar. 12. 06:55
Tokyo-listed Metaplanet is expanding beyond holding BTC into funding, incubating, and granting to companies building bitcoin financial infrastructure. Across's acx rockets 80%, massively beating bitcoin, on plans to dump its DAO structure
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2026. Mar. 12. 06:41
The bridging protocol's team wants to exchange ACX tokens for equity in a new U.S. C-corp or buy holders out at a 25% premium, in what would be one of the first major reversals from token to traditional corporate structure. Crypto code commits fall 75% as developers move to AI projects
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2026. Mar. 12. 06:39
Developers are shifting toward artificial intelligence infrastructure as blockchain ecosystems lose contributors across major networks, from Ethereum to Solana. XRP steadies near $1.38 as Bollinger squeeze hints at breakout before CPI
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2026. Mar. 12. 05:15
nvestors are closely watching the upcoming U.S. Consumer Price Index release, which could influence Federal Reserve policy expectations and risk appetite. XRP steadies near $1.38 as Bollinger squeeze hints at breakout
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2026. Mar. 12. 05:15
The U.S. Consumer Price Index release tends to influence Federal Reserve policy expectations and risk appetite. Bitcoin slips below $69,500 as tanker attacks send oil back above $100
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2026. Mar. 12. 04:56
Brent crude surged 10% after attacks on two oil tankers in Iraqi waters, with the prompt spread hitting levels not seen in years and MSCI Asia Pacific stocks falling 1.8%. Bonk.fun hacked: Domain hijacked, crypto drainer planted
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2026. Mar. 12. 04:27
The operator, known as Tom, said only users who signed a fake terms-of-service message on the compromised site after the breach were affected. SEC, CFTC end years of rivalry with deal that will mean combined crypto oversight
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2026. Mar. 11. 23:00
The two agencies sealed their memorandum of understanding to link the parts of their work that overlap, and coordinated crypto oversight is among the top goals. Crypto platform Bullish climbs past Coinbase to become third-largest crypto exchange by spot volume
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2026. Mar. 11. 20:33
The institutional-focused exchange saw spot trading jump 62% to $76 billion in February, surpassing Coinbase’s market share. Bitcoin holds $70,000, starting to show relative strength versus stocks, software sector, and gold
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2026. Mar. 11. 20:23
Bitcoin is up about 7% from the Sunday lows, even as equities and gold tread water. Analysts point to seller exhaustion, shifting gold correlation and improving ETF flows. Ripple's share buyback program values the firm at $50 billion: Bloomberg
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2026. Mar. 11. 19:19
Despite the bear market, today's report suggests a higher valuation than the $40 billion at which the firm raised funds in November. Ripple's share buyback program values the firm at $50 billion
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2026. Mar. 11. 19:19
Despite the bear market, today's report suggests a higher valuation than the $40 billion at which the firm raised funds in November. Bloomberg strategist doubles down on $10,000 bitcoin call but peers say it would take a nuclear war to get there
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2026. Mar. 11. 17:00
The longtime bitcoin bear's gloom-and-doom call met with fierce rebuttal from industry analysts. Crypto-friendly fintech Revolut gains full UK banking license
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2026. Mar. 11. 16:41
The move is a major step in Revolut's goal to become a global digital bank. Services like crypto and stock trading remain separate. Stablecoins won't get any kind of deposit insurance under GENIUS rules, says FDIC chief
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2026. Mar. 11. 16:08
The chairman of the U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. made clear that even pass-through deposit insurance won't be allowed from third-party firms. Crypto Long & Short: AI agents choosing denationalized money
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2026. Mar. 11. 16:02
In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Sylvia To on AI agents choosing denationalized money. Wells Fargo signals deeper push into crypto, filing trademark for WFUSD
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2026. Mar. 11. 15:23
The move mirrors JPMorgan's similar trademark filing that foreshadowed the bank's introduction of tokenized deposits on Ethereum layer-2 network Base. European Central Bank unveils tokenized finance plan to bolster EU's financial autonomy
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2026. Mar. 11. 15:11
The Appia roadmap for a euro-based tokenized financial system is part of the European Union’s push to reduce reliance on foreign financial infrastructure. The Protocol: Ethereum Foundation starts experimenting with ‘DVT-lite’ technology
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2026. Mar. 11. 15:09
Also: Nvidia’s rare blog, Aave liquidations, and Pudgy Penguins new game.
Binance.US names compliance veteran as CEO as regulation, competition get tougher
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2026. Mar. 11. 15:05
The appointment of Stephen Gregory comes as U.S. crypto exchanges intensify competition and broaden offerings beyond digital assets. Former legal executives from crypto exchange OKX unveil DeFi connectivity, risk-rating service
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2026. Mar. 11. 15:00
Shredpay targets U.S. retail and institutional users looking for ease of use and a comprehensive risk rating. Bitcoin reverses overnight losses, rising to above $70,000 as oil renews decline
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2026. Mar. 11. 14:21
Wednesday morning's U.S. inflation data was in line with forecasts, and markets continue to price out any chance of a Fed rate cut at either the March or April meetings. Strategy's STRC preferred series gets $50 million investment from fellow BTC treasury company Strive
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2026. Mar. 11. 14:07
Strive also added to its bitcoin holdings and boosted the dividend on its own SATA preferred stock. CoinDesk 20 performance update: Hedera (HBAR) drops 1.8%, leading index lower
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2026. Mar. 11. 13:27
Stellar (XLM), down 1.6% from Tuesday, joined Hedera (HBAR) as an underperformer. Ghana opens crypto trading sandbox with 11 firms under new VASP law
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2026. Mar. 11. 13:21
The companies will be able to run their products in a controlled environment while regulators monitor risks and compliance. Mining giant Foundry to introduce institutional zcash mining pool
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2026. Mar. 11. 13:00
The pool is designed for institutional and public company miners, focusing on compliance and regulated infrastructure. U.S. February inflation data matches forecasts, reinforcing expectations for no near-term rate cuts
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2026. Mar. 11. 12:35
The price of bitcoin was trading at $69,500 following the news, down 1.2% over the past 24 hours. U.S. February CPI matches forecasts, reinforcing expectations for no near-term rate cuts
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2026. Mar. 11. 12:35
The price of bitcoin was trading at $69,500 following the news, down 1.2% over the past 24 hours. Binance sues Wall Street Journal as newspaper says U.S. Dept. of Justice is investigating Iran transactions
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2026. Mar. 11. 12:29
The situation adds pressure to Binance, which is already operating under a compliance monitor following its $4.3 billion anti-money laundering and sanctions settlement in 2023. Binance, PayPal and Ripple join Mastercard’s massive new push into blockchain payments
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2026. Mar. 11. 12:00
More than 85 partners will work with Mastercard to connect on-chain payments with banks, merchants and global commerce as part of the payment giant's recent crypto program. Bitcoin stuck under $70,000 as investors play it safe before U.S. inflation report
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2026. Mar. 11. 11:15
Your day-ahead look for March 11, 2026 Bitcoin drops on Iran war uncertainty, AI tokens jump
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2026. Mar. 11. 10:35
BTC traded near $69,500 after failing to hold $71,000 as the Iran war kept markets cautious. AI tokens including ICP, FET outperformed on strong retail demand. Oracle jumps 11% premarket as AI demand challenges 'SaaS apocalypse' fears
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2026. Mar. 11. 10:10
Cloud and AI growth beat expectations while investors grow less worried about Oracle’s debt plans and software disruption. Coinbase-backed AI payments protocol wants to fix micropayment but demand is just not there yet
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2026. Mar. 11. 08:11
Agentic commerce holds promise, but data shows that x402 is still in the trial phase Next week could spice things up for bitcoin as seven central banks face an inflation test
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2026. Mar. 11. 07:14
Seven major central banks, including the Federal Reserve, will issue rate decisions next week just as war-driven oil price spikes raise fresh concerns about global inflation. Senate Democrats push ban on prediction market bets tied to war and death
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2026. Mar. 11. 07:13
Senate Democrats' bill would write the prohibition into federal law even as the CFTC shifts toward a more permissive stance on event contracts. Senate Democrats push prediction market limits, including banning bets on war, death
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2026. Mar. 11. 07:13
One Senate Democrat's bill would write the prohibition into federal law even as the CFTC shifts toward a more permissive stance on event contracts. Ripple to acquire Australian financial services license as APAC payments volume doubles
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2026. Mar. 11. 05:23
The company plans to obtain the license through the acquisition of BC Payments Australia, expanding its regulated footprint to over 75 licenses worldwide. Bitcoin steady above $70,000 as IEA proposes largest-ever oil reserve release
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2026. Mar. 11. 05:16
The largest cryptocurrency gained 7% from Monday's lows as energy price fears eased, with Asian equities rising 1.8% and Brent crude dropping below $90 for the first time since the war began. XRP Ledger transactions jump to 2.7M as price stays rangebound
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2026. Mar. 11. 05:05
Traders are watching whether support near $1.34 holds after repeated rejection near $1.44. Bitcoin traders bet on a rally above $80,000
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2026. Mar. 11. 05:02
Many traders expect bitcoin to recover toward the $80K level between June and September, Derive said. Dogecoin zooms as Elon Musk announces X Money launch date for April
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2026. Mar. 11. 05:00
The payments app offers 6% yield on balances and peer-to-peer transfers inside X, competing directly with the same demand stablecoin products are targeting. No mention of dogecoin or any crypto functionality was included. Elon Musk announces X Money launch date for April
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2026. Mar. 11. 05:00
The payments app offers 6% yield on balances and peer-to-peer transfers inside X, competing directly with the same demand stablecoin products are targeting. No mention of dogecoin or any crypto functionality was included. Ethereum's on fire with record activity, but ether price and blockchain fees lag
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2026. Mar. 11. 04:13
Capital outflows, even as activity surges across Ethereum’s ecosystem, highlight the growing disconnect between usage growth and ETH’s market performance, a CryptoQuant report shows. DeFi lending platform Aave sees a rare $27 million liquidations after a price glitch
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2026. Mar. 10. 22:15
The blockchain data flagged shows a spike in liquidations over the past 24 hours. Some observers believe the event may have been linked to a price update in an oracle system that Aave uses to determine the value of collateral. Stablecoin boom could eat into traditional banks' profits, warn Jefferies analysts
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2026. Mar. 10. 20:46
Digital dollar use in payments and crypto markets may slowly pull deposits from banks, forcing lenders to seek pricier funding, a new report by Jeffries finds. Investment firm Multicoin bets 'Internet Labor Markets' will drive crypto’s next wave of adoption
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2026. Mar. 10. 19:14
According to the firm, the next wave of users that will onboard into crypto will be thanks to networks where users earn crypto by contributing work rather than buying tokens outright.
Senators try to unlock stalled crypto Clarity Act with compromise on stablecoin yield
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2026. Mar. 10. 19:00
As the window narrows to pass a crypto market structure bill this year, lawmakers told bankers at a Washington summit that the final bill won't risk deposits. Polymarket and Palantir team to protect integrity of sports betting as prediction markets face key moment
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2026. Mar. 10. 18:38
The new monitoring platform aims to detect suspicious trading as prediction markets face scrutiny over insider information. Circle could rally 60% more on stablecoin adoption, AI agentic finance, Bernstein says
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2026. Mar. 10. 18:32
Stablecoins are decoupling from crypto market cycles as they are increasingly used for digital payments, Bernstein analysts said, which bodes well for USDC issuer Circle. U.S. SEC chief Atkins said bond with sister agency CFTC to include joint meetings, exams
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2026. Mar. 10. 17:30
The SEC chairman made clear that formal new ties between the U.S. markets regulators will run so deep as to include combined meetings with firms pitching products. Why banks are moving beyond single-provider stablecoin payment rails
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2026. Mar. 10. 17:01
Insitutions experimenting with stablecoins are shifting from single-vendor pilots to multi-provider infrastructure designed for global reach. Why crypto's privacy problem is a total dealbreaker for mainstream users
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2026. Mar. 10. 16:30
Without privacy, the industry is fundamentally mismatched with its audience and stalling mass adoption, argues Gruell.
Crypto shouldn’t “die on the hill” of stablecoin yield, Rick Edelman says
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2026. Mar. 10. 16:26
The veteran financial advisor says the banking lobby will likely win the yield-bearing stablecoin debate. Crypto shouldn’t 'die on the hill' of stablecoin yield, Rick Edelman says
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2026. Mar. 10. 16:26
The veteran financial advisor says the banking lobby will likely win the yield-bearing stablecoin debate. Bitcoin climbs past $71,000 as oil shock fears continue to ease
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2026. Mar. 10. 15:58
The International Energy Agency (IEA) on Tuesday said it will convene an extraordinary meeting of its member countries to consider releasing emergency oil reserves. CFTC chair highlights wide crypto agenda, including rules on DeFi, prediction markets
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2026. Mar. 10. 15:45
Commodity Futures Trading Commission chief Michael Selig updated his progress on guidance for DeFi developers, crypto derivatives and prediction markets. Vitalik Buterin pushes ‘DVT-Lite’ to make Ethereum validator setup easier
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2026. Mar. 10. 15:30
In a post on X, the blockchain's co-founder said the Ethereum Foundation is testing a new method for running validators that could make staking infrastructure significantly easier for institutions holding large amounts of ether.
Solana, XRP ETFs take different paths as crypto investors pile in
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2026. Mar. 10. 15:20
Solana funds are seeing more institutional demand, while the XRP products are retail investor favorites, according to a Bloomberg report. Jito Foundation acquires and revives SolanaFloor following shutdown over $27 million exploit
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2026. Mar. 10. 15:00
The acquisition follows SolanaFloor's shutdown last month due to a $27 million exploit linked to its parent company, Step Finance. Kraken's tokenized stock venue starts points program, hinting at possible ecosystem token
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2026. Mar. 10. 14:52
The initiative will reward trading and DeFi use of tokenized stocks as the sector tops $1 billion and gains traction with major exchanges. Stablecoin market hits $312 billion as banks, card networks embrace onchain dollars
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2026. Mar. 10. 14:48
As regulation advances and institutions adopt blockchain settlement, stablecoins are expanding beyond crypto trading into payments infrastructure. CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Stellar (XLM) Gains 5.1%, Leading Index Higher
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2026. Mar. 10. 13:30
Near Protocol (NEAR), up 3.6% from Monday, was also a top performer. Anthropic is suing the U.S. government for allegedly blacklisting its AI
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2026. Mar. 10. 13:10
The maker of Claude filed suit against multiple federal agencies, arguing it was shut out of government procurement without the legal process required to ban a vendor. Slumping Strategy and Strive started with buy ratings at B. Riley
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2026. Mar. 10. 12:42
The bank said the bitcoin treasury sector’s slump reset valuations, but opened the door for new digital credit financing models that could revive growth. U.S. requests October retrial for Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm
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2026. Mar. 10. 12:17
Roman Storm, a Tornado Cash co-founder and developer, has criticized proceedings against him as an attempt “to make writing code a crime.” A single crypto trader is sitting on a $194 million bet that bitcoin and ether will keep climbing
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2026. Mar. 10. 11:37
Whales on Hyperliquid are piling into leveraged bitcoin and ether longs as BTC rallies to $71K, fueling bets the cryptocurrency will break above $75,000. Stablecoin market expands, bitcoin rallies as Iran war panic cools
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2026. Mar. 10. 11:33
Your day-ahead look for March 10, 2026 Traders snapped up nearly 600,000 BTC as bitcoin dipped below $70,000, blockchain data show
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2026. Mar. 10. 11:33
Glassnode data shows strong demand during bitcoin’s recent correction, with 200,00 BTC purchased over the past two weeks. Nvidia's Huang argues AI creates jobs, not destroys them, in rare official blog post
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2026. Mar. 10. 11:31
The Nvidia CEO laid out a five-layer framework for AI infrastructure in his first standalone blog post in months, pushing back against the narrative that AI will destroy jobs. Hyperliquid's next upgrade to let seasoned traders take bigger bets with less capital
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2026. Mar. 10. 11:13
Hyperliquid will introduce portfolio margin for real trading accounts, letting users offset risk across positions and support larger trades with less collateral. Bitcoin climbs to $71,000 as dollar, oil weaken after Trump comments on Iran war
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2026. Mar. 10. 10:41
Crypto and risk assets rally as the dollar retreats following comments from Donald Trump suggesting the conflict in Iran may end soon, while bitcoin still faces a broader downtrend. Strategy logs record STRC equity issuance on Monday, buys estimated 1,420 bitcoin
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2026. Mar. 10. 10:05
The company amended its Omnibus Sales Agreement to allow multiple agents to execute sales of the same security outside regular trading hours. Hyperliquid’s permissionless market hits record $1.2 billion in open positions as oil and equity futures boom
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2026. Mar. 10. 07:54
Trading has been driven largely by tokenized futures on equities and commodities such as oil, gold and silver. Hyperliquid’s tokenized futures hit $1.2B as traders bet on oil, stocks
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2026. Mar. 10. 07:54
Trading has been driven largely by tokenized futures on equities and commodities such as oil, gold and silver. Ether treasury firm Bitmine moves $19.5 million in ETH to Coinbase Prime
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2026. Mar. 10. 07:15
The largest public ether holder sent two transfers totaling $19.5 million to Coinbase Prime hot wallets on Tuesday, though the moves don't necessarily signal selling. Sharplink Gaming holds 868,000 ether as price drop drove $734 million loss in 2025
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2026. Mar. 10. 06:31
The Nasdaq-listed company raised $3.2 billion in 2025 to buy ether, doubled its ETH per share, but watched unrealized losses eat through the income statement as the token fell 45% from its peak. Pudgy Penguins launches its 'Club Penguin' moment, and the game doesn't feel like crypto at all
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2026. Mar. 10. 06:20
Pudgy World went live with 12 towns, plot-based quests, and mini-games in what the team calls "one of the most technically advanced browser-based games ever created." The PENGU token jumped 9% on the news. Here's how traders and big buyers stepped in to keep bitcoin steady during the oil shock
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2026. Mar. 10. 06:14
Several market participants, including MSTR and OTC traders, kept demand steady, helping BTC stay resilient. AI tokens rally after Nvidia open-source agent plan, beat CoinDesk 20
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2026. Mar. 10. 05:29
The AI-linked cryptocurrencies moved higher after a report from Wired said Nvidia is planning an open-source platform for autonomous AI agents. Bhutan sells $42.5 Million of bitcoin in 2026 as national stack drops 58% from peak
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2026. Mar. 10. 05:09
The Himalayan kingdom moved another 175 BTC on Monday, continuing a drawdown that has taken its holdings from a peak of roughly 13,000 BTC to under 5,400 in just over a year. Ether, solana, XRP jump higher as Trump signals Iran war nearing end
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2026. Mar. 10. 04:42
Major altcoins bounced alongside risk assets on Tuesday after the president said U.S. military objectives were "pretty well complete." Bitcoin jumps past $70,000 as war volatility fades
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 10. 03:31
BTC rebounded from about $65,000 as crude oil retreated and institutional flows helped stabilize the market. Trump's threat to block Congress over voter-ID law leaves crypto bill on shakier ground
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2026. Mar. 10. 00:11
At a Republican event, the U.S. president delivered a speech that doubled down on recent comments he won't sign anything else until he gets the voting bill. How the war in Iran and trader positioning could be behind the surge in Circle's stock
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2026. Mar. 09. 20:49
Shares were up another 9.7% on Monday, bringing them nearly to double over the past month. Crypto and stocks add to gains as Trump says Iran war could be over soon
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 09. 19:48
It's been a historic 24 hours for crude oil, which soared to $120 per barrel overnight on Iran worries, but has plunged back to just above $80. Bitcoin could be the big winner if the U.S.-Iran conflict drags on for months
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2026. Mar. 09. 16:07
Macro strategist Mark Connors says war-driven spending, rising debt and lower interest rates could support bitcoin. Bitcoin rises to $69,000, stocks reverse big early losses, as crude oil sinks back below $100
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 09. 16:02
WTI crude oil, which soared nearly 30% to $120 per barrel overnight, has pulled back to $95, easing pressure on risk assets. Josh Swihart's Zcash Open Development Lab raises $25 million in seed funding
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 09. 15:26
The capital will be used to expand development of the Zcash (ZEC) protocol and its privacy-focused self-custodial mobile wallet, Zodl. Global insurance broker Aon tests stablecoin payments with Coinbase, Paxos
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 09. 15:21
The firm used USDC on Ethereum and PayPal USD on Solana for insurance premium payments, testing how stablecoins could reshape settlements. Stock market volatility hits one-year high, possibly marking bitcoin bottom
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 09. 14:55
Bitcoin has its own volatility gauge (BVIV), and that spiked in early February, suggesting crypto markets may have already experienced their panic phase. 'Mini crypto winter' nearly over, says Tom Lee as Bitmine ramps up pace of ether acquisition
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 09. 13:51
The company now holds more than 4.5 million ETH, worth over $9 billion, though it is sitting on a loss of nearly $8 billion. CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Avalanche (AVAX) Gains 2% as Index Trades Flat
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 09. 13:22
Internet Computer (ICP), up 1.4% from Friday, was also among the top performers. Crypto doesn’t belong in AI portfolio as it’s ‘a different animal,’ says tech investor and former Snap exec
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 09. 13:18
Former Snap strategy chief and Credit Suisse banker says crypto sits outside his AI thesis. KAST raises $80 million at $600 million valuation to expand stablecoin payments platform
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 09. 12:43
Funding will support product expansion, licensing and compliance as the company scales a platform for cross-border stablecoin payments. Bithumb faces proposed 6-month partial ban over South Korea AML breaches
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2026. Mar. 09. 12:42
The suspension, according to local media reports, would only restrict virtual asset transfers for newly registered users, not affecting existing customer operations. U.S. Treasury signals shift on crypto mixers, acknowledges legitimate privacy uses
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 09. 12:23
A congressional report on implementing the Genius Act acknowledges the existence of lawful uses for blockchain privacy tools even as U.S. regulators pursue enforcement cases tied to illicit finance. Michael Saylor's Strategy made $1.3 billion bitcoin purchase last week
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 09. 12:11
The company now holds 738,731 bitcoin purchased for about $56 billion and worth roughly $50 billion at the current price just shy of $68,000. Bitcoin is beating stocks and gold as the Middle East conflict rattles global markets
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 09. 11:38
Bitcoin has outperformed precious metals and U.S. equities since the war in Iran first began, softening sentiment after a rough start to the year. Bitcoin stays calm while other markets panic: key levels to watch
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 09. 11:24
Your day-ahead look for March 9, 2026 Nasdaq and Kraken are teaming up to let you trade tokenized stocks
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 09. 11:17
Nasdaq plans to work with Kraken to distribute tokenized versions of public stocks globally as the exchange pushes to bring blockchain infrastructure into traditional markets. U.S. inflation, Polkadot upgrade, Solstice-Kamino announcement: Crypto Week Ahead
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 09. 10:48
Your look at what's coming in the week starting March 9. Bitcoin rises as oil spikes, equities drop
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 09. 10:37
Bitcoin climbed during European trading hours even as U.S. equity futures, gold and silver fell, highlighting its relative resilience to oil shocks and war risks. Nigel Farage takes 6% stake in UK bitcoin treasury firm Stack BTC
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 09. 09:31
Reform UK leader backs London-listed company chaired by former Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng as it expands bitcoin strategy. Clarity Act will benefit banks more than crypto, former CFTC chair says
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 09. 08:44
Former CFTC Chair Christopher Giancarlo says banks, more than crypto firms, need the stalled Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. Bitflyer volume surges 200% past Binance, Coinbase as oil spike sends Nikkei sliding
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 09. 08:04
Bitflyer trading spiked even as Japan’s Nikkei tumbled, while Korea and Taiwan equities joined the broader Asian selloff. Oil pulls back from 25% spike as G7 discusses emergency reserve release
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 09. 07:39
Crude oil futures on Hyperliquid dropped from $114 to $102 after reports that G7 finance ministers would discuss a joint release of strategic oil reserves to cool the price surge driven by the Iran conflict. Bitcoin steadies as limited U.S. exposure to oil shocks calms markets
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 09. 06:02
Rising oil prices are shaking global markets, but the U.S. is largely insulated and bitcoin seems to be riding the wave alongside Wall Street. U.S. isn’t really exposed to oil shocks and that might be helping bitcoin stay resilient
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 09. 06:02
Rising oil prices are shaking global markets, but the U.S. is largely insulated and bitcoin seems to be riding the wave alongside Wall Street. Bitcoin could face deeper downside as odds of U.S. market meltdown rise to 35%
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 09. 05:04
Veteran strategist Ed Yardeni raised his probability of a stock market crash this year as oil tops $100, the dollar posts its best week in a year, and the Iran conflict expands to Saudi Arabia. Oil shorts on Hyperliquid get wiped out as crude surges 30% on Iran escalation
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 09. 04:54
Tokenized crude oil futures saw their largest liquidation event on crypto venues as the conflict expanded to Saudi Arabia and Gulf oil production collapsed. Oil futures surge 20% past $110 as war fears hammer Asian stocks, bitcoin steady near $67K
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 09. 03:25
Nikkei drops more than 6%, and Kospi slides about 8% as traders price supply disruption risk, while prediction markets show strong odds of $120 crude.
Bitcoin tumbles below $66,000 as oil prices explode nearly 20% higher
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 08. 22:43
There was little sign over the weekend of any de-escalation in the war against Iran. Crypto’s Rock ’n’ Roll Era Is Over
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2026. Mar. 08. 19:05
As crypto passes into mainstream use, it’s losing its rebel soul. It may still express rebellion, but won’t be rebellion anymore, says Callon-Butler.
Bitcoin is still a great way to diversify portfolio even if it trades like a tech stock, analyst says
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 08. 16:00
The central debate has shifted from whether bitcoin can survive to if it can function as a sovereign reserve asset, as critics assess it by institutional standards. Market structure state of play: State of Crypto
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 08. 14:00
Hopes are rising that the Clarity Act may soon see some forward motion. Oil leaving Middle East trades over $100 a barrel. Here’s how it could affect bitcoin
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 08. 13:41
Murban crude, a key benchmark for barrels that can bypass the Strait of Hormuz, now trades at $103 per barrel. Tokenized assets exceed $25 billion after nearly quadrupling in a year
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 08. 11:04
Treasurys, private credit, and commodities are driving growth, but most tokenized assets remain isolated from DeFi markets. Canton’s Yuval Rooz says smart contract blockchains face a reckoning over value gap
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 08. 11:00
The network's co-founder says many blockchains pitching financial rails lack the activity to justify their valuations, and stablecoins still lack true product-market fit. Bitcoin dip may not be over as whales sell into retail buying — a bearish signal
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 08. 05:16
The divergence between large and small holders has historically preceded further downside, with the Crypto Fear and Greed Index dropping to 12 XRP slips as traders watch $1.35 support
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 08. 05:06
Traders are watching whether the $1.35 support zone holds after high-volume selling earlier in the session. Coinbase says new U.S. tax-reporting rules for crypto are cluttered, confusing
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 07. 21:00
The IRS’s 1099-DA tax form for reporting digital asset gains comes with a burden of over-reporting, Coinbase's tax experts warned. Trump's cyber strategy vows to 'support the security' of cryptocurrencies and blockchain
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 07. 19:46
This places blockchain security in the context of national technology competition alongside AI and quantum computing. The Multibillion-dollar shift turning prediction markets into a professional hedging tool
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2026. Mar. 07. 19:01
Traders are moving beyond sports bets and elections to price "unpriceable" geopolitical and policy risks that standard financial tools can’t handle. Latin America’s crypto user growth outpaced U.S. by 3x in 2025, report shows
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 07. 18:00
Brazil and Argentina are leading the growth, with Brazil dominating by transaction size and Argentina seeing increasing adoption driven by cross-border payments and stablecoin use. Bitcoin purist Jack Dorsey says that his firm is reluctantly giving in to stablecoin craze
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2026. Mar. 07. 17:24
The shift comes as stablecoins surge in popularity and competitors like Stripe and PayPal add stablecoin options, increasing market pressure. Top Wall Street minds see AI rotation ahead as bitcoin seeks role in new cycle
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2026. Mar. 07. 17:00
BlackRock’s Rick Rieder, UBS’s Ulrike Hoffmann-Burchardi and Third Point’s Daniel Loeb see steady economic growth but a tougher market environment. Kalshi, Polymarket seeking $20 billion valuations in fundraising talks: WSJ
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 07. 16:30
Kalshi, approved by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, was last valued at $11 billion, while Polymarket was valued at $9 billion. Circle moves $68 million in just 30 minutes by using its own stablecoin for internal payments
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2026. Mar. 07. 15:03
The stablecoin issuer used its Mint platform for intercompany transfers, replacing bank wires that often take days to settle, CEO Jeremy Allaire said. Those who cheered U.S. Bitcoin reserve have spent year watching Trump's order languish
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 07. 15:00
The executive order to build President Donald Trump's Strategic Bitcoin Reserve has awaited congressional action, and sources say there's one idea left for 2026. Bitcoin slips below $68,000 heading into the weekend as dollar posts steepest weekly gain in a year
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 07. 06:15
Most majors gave back Friday's gains, with solana down 4%, ether falling 4.4%, and 43% of bitcoin's supply now sitting at a loss according to Glassnode data. Bitcoin slips below $68,000 as dollar posts steepest weekly gain in a year
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 07. 06:15
Most majors gave back Friday's gains, with solana down 4%, ether falling 4.4%, and 43% of bitcoin's supply now sitting at a loss according to Glassnode data. Bitcoin could crash by another 30% as four-year cycle gains strength, investment firm says
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 07. 05:44
Bitcoin is now firmly in a deep bear market and could fall another 30% in 2026, firm said. Why bitcoin couldn't hold $70,000 despite its best week of Wall Street news in months
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2026. Mar. 06. 20:17
Institutional interest continues to grow, but a stronger dollar and shifting interest rate expectations are keeping a lid on the latest rally. Managing financial AI agents is the only skill you’ll need to survive the AI layoffs
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2026. Mar. 06. 19:00
To stay in the game, rather than try to outlearn every new release, learn how to use AI to strengthen your finances and build a buffer against industry disruption, says Naja.
BlackRock private credit fund is latest to crack, hitting crypto prices and DeFi markets
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 06. 17:30
Stress in the $3.5 trillion private credit market could ripple into digital assets through both macro contagion and tokenized credit markets, experts warn. Bitcoin buyers are cashing out fast after short-lived jump to $74,000
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 06. 15:24
The sharp move higher triggered heavy profit-taking from short-term holders, data shows. Binance tells Senate probe no accounts sent crypto directly to Iran
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2026. Mar. 06. 15:01
Crypto exchange pushed back on $1.7 billion Iran-linked flow allegations and called media reports behind the probe “defamatory.” 'No deal with Iran': Trump demands unconditional surrender, sending oil surging, bitcoin and stocks lower
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 06. 14:34
The outlook for the Fed grew cloudier on Friday, as the employment market weakened appreciably even as inflation could be worsening. CoinDesk 20 performance update: Aave drops 4.3% as all index constituents trade lower
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2026. Mar. 06. 14:18
Solana (SOL), down 3.1% since Thursday, joined Aave (AAVE) as an underperformer. U.S. unexpectedly lost 92,000 jobs in February, unemployment rate rose to 4.4%
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 06. 13:33
Bitcoin remained under pressure even as the data likely puts back in play the chances of Fed rate cuts in the first half of 2026. Kazakhstan central bank to invest $350 million worth of gold, forex reserves into digital assets
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 06. 13:08
The central bank plans to invest in crypto infrastructure firms, tech stocks and funds tied to digital assets. Bitcoin hit by short-termism as rally fades ahead of U.S. jobs data
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 06. 12:20
Your day-ahead look for March 6, 2026 Strike secures New York BitLicense, opening bitcoin financial services to state residents
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2026. Mar. 06. 12:05
NYDFS approval allows the Bitcoin payments company to offer trading, bill pay and custody products across New York. Bitcoin extends decline from $74,000, derivatives data point to cautious positioning
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 06. 11:29
BTC traded just above $70,000 as Middle East tensions drove oil higher and traders reassessed inflation in advance of the U.S. jobs report due later Friday. Bank of Canada, country’s largest banks complete first tokenized bond trial
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2026. Mar. 06. 11:06
Project Samara will continue to test issuing, trading and settling bonds using digital Canadian dollars on a distributed ledger. Bitcoin drops toward $70,000 ahead of U.S. jobs data; oil price rises on Iran war
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2026. Mar. 06. 10:29
Investors are turning more defensive as geopolitical tensions rise and key U.S. labor market data approaches. Dubai crypto regulator says KuCoin exchange is operating without proper license and must stop
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2026. Mar. 06. 09:32
The VARA alert comes just a couple of weeks after Austria's financial regulator prohibited the European arm of KuCoin from conducting new business. Vancouver mayor's bitcoin investment proposal blocked by city, provincial law
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2026. Mar. 06. 08:39
Officials say the Vancouver Charter limits city reserves to government debt, bank instruments and other traditional assets.
Bitcoin and stocks stabilize after early-week slide. The bond market isn’t convinced.
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 06. 05:35
Risk assets recover from oil-driven selloff as rising yields pressure Fed rate-cut bets. Bitcoin and stocks stabilize after early week slide. The bond market isn’t convinced.
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 06. 05:35
Risk assets recover from oil-driven selloff as rising yields pressure Fed rate-cut bets. Almost nobody is talking about altseason anymore. That may be bullish
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 06. 05:09
Social media mentions of "altseason" have dropped to their lowest level in two years, according to Santiment data, a contrarian signal that has preceded previous rallies in speculative crypto assets. XRP drops 3% after failing to break $1.45 resistance
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 06. 04:55
Traders are watching $1.40 support after high-volume selling confirmed continued bearish structure. Bitcoin drops under $71,000, ETH, DOGE slide as war-week rally runs into resistance
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2026. Mar. 06. 04:38
BTC surged nearly 12% from Saturday's lows before stalling, with Asia's benchmark equities index headed for its worst week since March 2020. OKX is building a social network directly into its trading app after massive $25 billion valuation
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2026. Mar. 06. 03:00
The move comes shortly after Intercontinental Exchange valued OKX at $25 billion and reflects a broader push to combine trading, community and market data in one platform. SEC, Justin Sun reach settlement over Tron lawsuit
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 05. 21:54
Rainberry, a company affiliated with the Tron network, will pay a $10 million fine. Charges against Sun will be dismissed. U.S. banking agencies say capital should be same for standard or tokenized securities
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 05. 21:47
The Federal Reserve and other banking regulators clarified that the capital tally in banks needs identical treatment whether securities are tokenized or not. Short seller Culper bets against ether, Tom Lee's BitMine citing 'death spiral' risk
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 05. 21:14
The short seller firm said that Ethereum's native token is "impaired," leaving treasury firm BitMine holding the bag while co-founder Vitalik buterin is selling. Ripple adds Coinbase crypto futures to its $3 trillion trading venue
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 05. 19:39
Ripple Prime institutional clients can now trade Coinbase's bitcoin, ether, solana and XRP futures in a regulated U.S. market. Ripple adds Coinbase crypto futures to its $3 trillion clearing platform
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 05. 19:39
Ripple Prime institutional clients can now trade Coinbase's bitcoin, ether, solana and XRP futures in a regulated U.S. market. Kraken's surprise Fed win may harken onslaught of crypto firms with narrow Fed access
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 05. 19:36
The Kansas City Fed may term this "Tier 3" access, but Kraken's entry into the vaunted Fed payments system has riled bankers and raised crypto hopes. U.S. judge freezes BlockFills assets in dispute over 70 bitcoin with creditor Dominion Capital
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2026. Mar. 05. 18:59
A New York federal court barred the crypto trading firm from moving bitcoin tied to Dominion Capital, citing suspended withdrawals and insolvency concerns. Son of U.S. government contractor, accused of stealing millions in seized crypto, arrested in France
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2026. Mar. 05. 17:11
John “Lick” Daghita was arrested in a joint FBI-France operation after allegations he siphoned tens of millions of dollars in crypto from government seizure wallets managed by his father’s company. Sanctions evasions using crypto increased by 700% in 2025: Chainalysis
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2026. Mar. 05. 16:52
Russia, Iran and North Korea expanded their use of stablecoins, hacked funds and state-linked exchanges to move more than $100 billion onchain to evade international sanctions. CleanSpark sold 97% of February bitcoin production to fund AI pivot
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2026. Mar. 05. 16:47
The cash flow generated will support the bitcoin miner's expansion into AI and high-performance computing data centers. Crypto for Advisors: Tokenization offers always-on global investment access
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 05. 16:00
Using blockchain technology, tokenization is creating a new, always-on investment market, giving people worldwide easy and fractional access to wealth-building assets. Bitcoin pulls back to near $71,000 even as software sector soars
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2026. Mar. 05. 15:57
The two battered markets have had a nearly one-to-one correlation in recent months, but are moving in opposite directions on Thursday. CoinDesk 20 performance update: Stellar (XLM) drops 3.5% as nearly all assets decline
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2026. Mar. 05. 14:13
Litecoin (LTC), down 2.8% since yesterday, joined Stellar (XLM) as an underperformer. Core Scientific secures up to $1 billion loan facility from Morgan Stanley
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2026. Mar. 05. 13:52
The company initially closed a $500 million loan facility that includes an accordion feature allowing the total commitment to expand to $1 billion.. Bitcoin’s drawdown hasn’t shaken institutional investors yet, says CoinShares
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 05. 13:50
Professional investors trimmed exposure but largely held firm during BTC’s recent slump, while long-term allocators quietly added positions, the crypto asset manager said. Crypto-friendly fintech giant Revolut files for U.S. banking license
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 05. 13:08
The license would allow the firm to operate like a traditional bank and gain direct access to payment networks like Fedwire and ACH. NYSE-owner forges strategic partnership with OKX exchange for tokenized stocks, crypto futures
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2026. Mar. 05. 12:40
ICE also made a strategic investment in OKX at a valuation of $25 billion. New York Stock Exchange owner values crypto exchange OKX at $25 billion in new partnership
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 05. 12:40
ICE also made a strategic investment in OKX at a valuation of $25 billion and plans to launch new tokenized stocks and crypto futures products. Bitcoin takes aim at $74,000. Surprisingly, the dollar's rallying too.
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 05. 12:19
Your day-ahead look for March 5, 2026 Bitcoin holds above $72,000 as crypto market pauses after breakout
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2026. Mar. 05. 11:39
Bitcoin and ether edged higher as traders assessed macro risks, derivatives positioning and whether bitcoin can sustain a push toward $80,000. Trump-backed American Bitcoin board members scoop up stock following earnings
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2026. Mar. 05. 11:30
Board members Justin Mateen and Richard Busch bought roughly 1.6 million shares after the trading window reopened following the bitcoin miner’s latest earnings report. Andreessen Horowitz crypto arm said to seek $2 billion for fifth fund: Fortune
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2026. Mar. 05. 11:10
The venture firm led by Chris Dixon is reportedly aiming to close its fifth crypto fund in the first half of 2026, signaling continued bets on blockchain startups. Chamath Palihapitiya questions bitcoin’s role as central bank reserve asset
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 05. 11:07
Billionaire Venture capitalist points to privacy and fungibility concerns, while debate grows over corporate bitcoin strategies such as Strategy’s massive holdings. ZeroHash applies for national trust bank charter to expand regulated stablecoin services
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 05. 10:42
A charter would allow ZeroHash to operate under a single federal framework, rather than state-by-state rules and offer services aligned with recent legislation. IREN to expand processing capacity by 50%, prepares at-the-market offering
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2026. Mar. 05. 10:03
The company ordered more than 50,000 Nvidia GPUs and filed for a potential $6 billion at-the-market share sale, sending the stock lower in pre-market trading. Bitcoin traders, alert: The rally is nearing a two-year 'make or break' price zone
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 05. 07:49
The cryptocurrency traders near key price zone that has marked major turning points over the past two years. Ether, solana, xrp surge 8% as crypto markets rally on easing war fears
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 05. 06:29
Ether surged 7.5%, dogecoin jumped 7.5%, and solana added 5.3% as global equities rebounded and $700 million flowed into U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs since the start of March. Quant firm suggests a bullish bitcoin trade with a key financing twist
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 05. 06:12
The strategy aims to build upside exposure in March and April while minimizing upfront cost. Bitcoin trading firm suggests a bullish trade with a key financing twist
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Mar. 05. 06:12
The strategy aims to build upside exposure in March and April while minimizing upfront cost. Bitcoin tops $72,000 as ETFs pull $155 million, extending two week inflow streak
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2026. Mar. 05. 06:02
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs added another $155 Million on Wednesday, continuing a two week run of institutional inflows even as Glassnode warns underlying demand remains fragile. Sky token jumps 10% after governance vote causes bullish tilt in market dynamics
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2026. Mar. 05. 05:04
The protocol has repurchased about 1.83 Billion SKY tokens with USDS while a March 2 governance proposal reduced staking emissions and expanded credit infrastructure around its USDS stablecoin. Eric Trump, World Liberty co-founder, calls banks 'anti-American' over stablecoin fight
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2026. Mar. 04. 23:12
The World Liberty Financial co-founder and presidential son posted about the ongoing negotiations on stablecoin yield on Wednesday. Crypto bulls slam Ray Dalio's 'tired narratives' in defense of bitcoin's future
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2026. Mar. 04. 22:57
Experts push back on billionaire hedge fund manager Ray Dalio's warning of bitcoin lacking gold’s qualities and risks from surveillance, quantum computing and lack of central bank buying. How this week's rout in Korean stocks might have triggered crypto's surge higher
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2026. Mar. 04. 21:11
Korea's tech-heavy Kospi has plunged 20% in the last two trading sessions, potentially pushing that country's fast-money chasing traders back into crypto. Trump's press on policy combining with institutional adoption for new crypto bull market: Clear Street
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2026. Mar. 04. 20:14
"We believe this run has legs," said analyst Owen Lau as bitcoin rose 8% over the past 24 hours to just above $73,000. Crypto's new run 'has legs' says analyst citing Trump's press on policy, institutional adoption
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2026. Mar. 04. 20:14
"We believe this run has legs," said analyst Owen Lau as bitcoin rose 8% over the past 24 hours to just above $73,000. Ethereum Foundation wants the network to be the trust layer for AI
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2026. Mar. 04. 17:50
Davide Crapis, the foundation's AI lead, sees the network acting as a coordination and verification layer in an increasingly AI-mediated world.
CEO of crypto investment firm Keyrock says bitcoin is undervalued, entering ‘transition year’
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2026. Mar. 04. 17:33
Kevin de Patoul argues that 2026 won't be a washout for digital assets, but instead a structural reset as traditional finance quietly moves onchain. Brian Armstrong met with Trump before the president slammed banks over crypto bill
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2026. Mar. 04. 17:32
CoinDesk was able to confirm the meeting between the US president and the Coinbase CEO took place as Politico initially reported. Crypto campaign PAC Fairshake marks first wins in 2026 U.S. congressional primaries
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2026. Mar. 04. 17:03
In the opening primaries of the midterm congressional contests, Fairshake is celebrating victories of several pro-crypto candidates backed by the super PAC. Institutional investors may be buying the dip as traders pour $1.7 billion into spot bitcoin ETFs
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2026. Mar. 04. 17:00
Fresh allocations to spot bitcoin ETFs suggest investors are growing more comfortable despite the asset still being down 16% this year. Crypto Long & Short: Why bitcoin's quantum fears will pass just like the climate panic
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2026. Mar. 04. 17:00
In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Martin Gaspar on how bitcoin looks to overcome quantum fears, echoing past climate backlash. The Protocol: New Ethereum scaling plans
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2026. Mar. 04. 16:57
Also: OKX and AI agents, Future AI users of blockchain and Bitcoin’s latest governance clash.
Bitcoin just cleared $73,000, but skeptical traders are already bracing for a 'bull trap'
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2026. Mar. 04. 16:57
Bitcoin has broken above $73,000 after weeks of consolidation, but traders remain divided over whether the move marks a genuine breakout or another trap for late buyers. Exodus or firewall? Blockchain analysts clash over Iran’s crypto outflows
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2026. Mar. 04. 16:16
When airstrikes hit Iran on Feb. 28, crypto outflows from Nobitex spiked 873%, suggesting a "digital bank run" was ongoing. The reality may be more complex. Billions in crypto are moving in Iran. Analysts can't agree if it's war-time panic or business as usual.
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2026. Mar. 04. 16:16
When airstrikes hit Iran on Feb. 28, crypto outflows from Nobitex spiked 873%, suggesting a "digital bank run" was ongoing. The reality may be more complex. Coinbase, Strategy lead crypto stocks higher as bitcoin spikes above $72,000
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2026. Mar. 04. 15:11
Crypto-related equities saw large gains at the Wednesday open, rebounding from Tuesday's selloff. Bitcoin 'air pocket' above $72,000 could mean quick run to $80,000
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2026. Mar. 04. 14:58
Data shows an extraordinarily thin supply between $72,000 and $80,000, suggesting there's little resistance in that range. CoinDesk 20 performance update: Solana (SOL) gains 5.6%, leading index higher
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2026. Mar. 04. 14:28
Aave (AAVE) joined Solana (SOL) as a top performer, rising 5% from Tuesday. Ex-Binance communications lead joins stablecoin specialist KAST
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2026. Mar. 04. 14:00
Brad Jaffe, the former global communications leader at Binance, becomes chief communications officer at KAST. Sui’s native stablecoin goes live with promise of Treasury yield going back to the network
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2026. Mar. 04. 14:00
Plans for a Sui Dollar, which is issued by stablecoin firm Bridge, were introduced toward the end of last year. Stablecoin giant Tether invests $50 million in sleep technology startup Eight Sleep
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2026. Mar. 04. 13:57
The firm behind the $183 billion USDT stablecoin is expanding beyond its crypto roots to longevity and artificial intelligence. Trump’s crypto adviser rejects Dimon on treating yield-bearing stablecoins like banks
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2026. Mar. 04. 13:16
White House adviser Patrick Witt said yield-bearing stablecoins needn't to face bank rules because the Genius Act bars issuers from lending reserves. Trump’s crypto adviser rejects Jamie Dimon on treating yield-bearing stablecoins like banks
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2026. Mar. 04. 13:16
White House adviser Patrick Witt said yield-bearing stablecoins needn't to face bank rules because the Genius Act bars issuers from lending reserves. Market infrastructure firms warn tokenized securities face higher costs, split liquidity without interoperability
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2026. Mar. 04. 13:00
The DTCC, Euroclear and Clearstream argue that the principle of “same asset, same rights, same outcome” must apply across both distributed ledger technology networks and traditional finance systems. Here's why bitcoin climbed through $71,000
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2026. Mar. 04. 12:15
Your day-ahead look for March 4, 2026 Morgan Stanley taps Coinbase and BNY Mellon for custody in proposed Bitcoin ETF
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2026. Mar. 04. 11:59
BNY Mellon to act as administrator, transfer agent and cash custodian for Morgan Stanley’s proposed Bitcoin Trust. Morgan Stanley taps Coinbase and BNY for custody in proposed Bitcoin ETF
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2026. Mar. 04. 11:59
BNY to act as administrator, transfer agent and cash custodian for Morgan Stanley’s proposed Bitcoin Trust. Bitcoin hits one-month high near $72,000 as haven demand rises
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2026. Mar. 04. 11:37
BTC jumped to $71,800 as investors turned to haven assets in light of the escalating Middle East conflict and renewed strength in altcoins. Kraken becomes first crypto company to secure Fed master account access: WSJ
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2026. Mar. 04. 11:29
The approval lets Kraken speed up deposits and withdrawals for large traders and institutional clients, but is limited. Kraken becomes first crypto company to secure Fed master account access
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2026. Mar. 04. 11:29
The approval lets Kraken speed up deposits and withdrawals for large traders and institutional clients, but is limited. Strategy’s STRC stock signals 1,000 BTC purchase in biggest-one day issuance since July
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2026. Mar. 04. 10:59
Surging trading volume in STRC suggests strong bitcoin buying by the largest publicly traded holder of the cryptocurrency. Strategy’s STRC stock signals 1,000 BTC purchase in biggest-one day issuance since debut
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2026. Mar. 04. 10:59
Surging trading volume in STRC suggests strong bitcoin buying by the largest publicly traded holder of the cryptocurrency. Bitcoin jumps above $71,000, building on its resilience to Middle East conflict
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2026. Mar. 04. 09:16
Bitcoin climbed above $71,000, gaining more than 6 percent in 24 hours and leading broad advances in major cryptocurrencies. Ray Dalio says 'there is only one gold' as bitcoin outperforms gold during worst geopolitical crisis in years
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2026. Mar. 04. 07:34
The Bridgewater founder dismissed bitcoin's safe-haven credentials on the same day gold dropped 3% while bitcoin fell less than 1%. Over a billion flows into bitcoin ETFs, yet the price isn’t rising — an analyst explains why
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2026. Mar. 04. 06:09
Bitfinex analyst argue that ETF inflows can be misread as immediate spot demand. Bitcoin holds, ether, solana slide as Mideast woes drag Asian equities to multi-year lows
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2026. Mar. 04. 05:06
The largest cryptocurrency briefly reclaimed the top of its range on Tuesday before sellers pushed it back to $67,000, while South Korean stocks posted their worst two-day drop since 2008. Ripple expands payments platform into end-to-end stablecoin infrastructure as processed volume tops $100 billion
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2026. Mar. 04. 04:47
The company added managed custody, virtual account collections, and fiat-to-stablecoin settlement capabilities, positioning itself as a single provider for enterprise digital asset payments across 60 markets. Polymarket shelves nuclear detonation markets after outcry
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2026. Mar. 04. 04:15
Nuclear weapon-themed markets aren’t new on the prediction market platform, but public outcry about the contracts has apparently forced the platform to delete them. Bitcoin rebounds toward $70,000 as ETFs pull in $1.45 billion in five days
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2026. Mar. 04. 03:07
Market maker Enflux says traders are not pricing catastrophe or resolution to the conflict in the Middle East, while Glassnode data shows improving spot demand but cautious derivatives positioning. Trump urges passage of U.S. Clarity Act, attacks banks for 'undercutting' GENIUS
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2026. Mar. 03. 22:19
U.S. President Donald Trump said in a post on Truth Social that the banking industry is trying to undermine the stablecoin bill he signed into law last year. JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon says stablecoin issuers paying interest should be regulated as banks
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2026. Mar. 03. 21:09
Dimon argued stablecoin issuers paying interest should meet bank standards as talks continue in Washington about the CLARITY Act. Donald Trump's crypto legacy in two words: Paul Atkins
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2026. Mar. 03. 19:44
As the CLARITY Act faces a stalemate on Capitol Hill, the Trump administration is pivoting toward executive workarounds and family-backed stablecoins to reshape the financial system without waiting for a vote, argues Dale. International finance watchdog warns stablecoins are increasingly used in sanctions evasion and money laundering
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2026. Mar. 03. 17:55
In its latest report, the global standard setter FATF said stablecoins now account for the bulk of illicit crypto activity and pose growing risks through peer-to-peer transfers. Circle shares boosted by Middle East tensions, rising oil, fading rate cut hopes, says Mizuho
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2026. Mar. 03. 17:51
The stock has risen about 20% since the U.S. strikes on Iran over the weekend. AI agents will be primary users of blockchain, NEAR co-founder says
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2026. Mar. 03. 17:28
Polosukhin argues that AI will become the primary interface layer for everything online, including crypto, abstracting away wallets, explorers and transaction hashes.
Aave governance rift deepens as major governance group exits $26 billion DeFi protocol
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2026. Mar. 03. 17:26
The conflict centered on a proposal to fund product development and expansion, which ACI opposed due to concerns over self-voting and lack of transparency. Eric Trump’s American Bitcoin buys 11,298 ASIC miners, increasing mining capacity by 12%
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2026. Mar. 03. 17:18
The move stands in stark contrast to the company's peers, many of whom are moving away from or totally abandoning the business of bitcoin mining. Bank of Japan expands blockchain settlement sandbox and says CBDC efforts are ongoing
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2026. Mar. 03. 17:09
The BOJ is testing blockchain settlement for reserves and exploring tokenized central bank money as it prepares to decide in 2026 whether to issue a retail digital yen. Bitcoin attempting to make a stand as global stock markets melt down on Iran war
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2026. Mar. 03. 16:04
Having already plunged in the months leading up to the Middle East conflict, crypto markets so far aren't making new lows this week. End of bitcoin 'HODL': public miners going all-in on AI, signaling more BTC selling
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2026. Mar. 03. 15:41
Public bitcoin miner balance sheets are shifting as capital rotates from bitcoin treasuries to AI infrastructure. CFTC chief Selig to clear path for U.S. perpetual futures in coming weeks
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2026. Mar. 03. 15:38
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission chairman, appearing beside his Securities and Exchange Commission counterpart, said several crypto policies are coming. Here is why Harvard trimmed bitcoin and bought ether and why the move is bullish for crypto
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2026. Mar. 03. 15:23
Volatility and private equity cash needs, not a market bet, may explain the endowment’s crypto shift, experts say. CoinDesk 20 performance update: AAVE plunges 10%, leading index lower
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2026. Mar. 03. 14:14
Cardano (ADA), down 5.9% from Monday, joined Aave (AAVE) as an underperformer. Ondo Finance tokenized stocks platform on Binance wins regulatory approval in Abu Dhabi
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2026. Mar. 03. 14:00
The regulatory nod will let UAE-based financial institutions deal in tokenized equities on Binance's regulated trading venue. Visa and Bridge plan stablecoin-linked card expansion to over 100 countries
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2026. Mar. 03. 13:19
Bridge has partnered with Lead Bank, a participant in Visa’s stablecoin settlement pilot, to help businesses and fintechs offer stablecoin-backed Visa cards. Bitcoin could slide further on liquidity squeeze, but long-term bull case intact: Sygnum CIO
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2026. Mar. 03. 12:55
Fabian Dori says a short-term liquidity squeeze is driving crypto’s slump, with further downside possible, though improving macro data and fundamentals could speed a recovery. Oil shock and inflation fears drag down bitcoin
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2026. Mar. 03. 12:15
Your day-ahead look for March 3, 2026 Dollar surge pressures crypto markets after escalation in Iran conflict
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2026. Mar. 03. 11:30
Risk assets fell across the board Tuesday as the U.S. dollar strengthened to a near two-month high following renewed military escalation in Iran, pressuring the crypto market. ‘Scam token’ case against Uniswap dismissed by U.S. district judge in NYC
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2026. Mar. 03. 11:17
District Judge says that due to the protocol’s decentralized nature, the identities of the scam token issuers are basically unknown, leaving plaintiffs with no identifiable defendant. Japan prime minister Sanae Takaichi disavows Solana meme coin after it crashes by 75%
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2026. Mar. 03. 10:24
Japan’s prime minister says she has no knowledge of or involvement in a Solana-based meme token that briefly reached a $27.7 million market cap before tumbling. Tether taps Deloitte for first USAT reserve report
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2026. Mar. 03. 09:33
The report is a third-party attestation, which provides a snapshot of reserves at a specific point in time, rather than a full audit of the company's finances. Bitcoin falls below $67,000 as U.S. equities slide and oil pushes higher
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2026. Mar. 03. 09:11
Risk off sentiment builds ahead of Tuesday’s open, with investors moving into the dollar and watching energy markets amid ongoing Middle East tensions. OKX jumps into AI agent race with new OnchainOS toolkit
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2026. Mar. 03. 09:00
Developer layer aims to stitch together wallets, swaps and data feeds for autonomous bots. Core Scientific sells $175 million in bitcoin as AI pivot accelerates
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2026. Mar. 03. 08:53
CORZ still holds under 1,000 BTC but look to "remain opportunistic" moving forward. Bitcoin supply approaching 20 million: The final million will take another 114 years to mine
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2026. Mar. 03. 08:25
Out of a fixed maximum supply of 21 million coins, more than 95% of all bitcoin that will ever exist is now in circulation. Bitcoin climbs as BTC ETFs post one of the quarter’s biggest inflow days amid Iran volatility
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2026. Mar. 03. 06:00
U.S. BTC ETFs added $458 million, suggesting institutional buyers are absorbing the weekend shock that briefly sent BTC to $63,000. NEAR token jumps 17% after ‘Confidential Intents’ launch, outpaces privacy tokens sector
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2026. Mar. 03. 04:59
Private execution layer aims to curb MEV and front-running as the token extends 40% weekly rally despite modest onchain earnings. U.S. Senate housing bill includes CBDC ban
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2026. Mar. 03. 00:04
The Senate Banking Committee's bipartisan "ROAD to Housing Act" includes a provision banning the Fed from issuing a CBDC before 2031. PayPay, 40% owner of Binance Japan, seeks up to $1.1 billion in Nasdaq IPO
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2026. Mar. 02. 22:27
The Nasdaq-bound payments firm backed by SoftBank targets a valuation above $10 billion. Core Scientific turns lower after Q4 results disappoint
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2026. Mar. 02. 21:38
Riot Platforms topped revenue estimates as it reported earnings for the final three months of 2025. Australia could unlock A$24 billion in digital finance gains, is on track for just A$1 billion
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2026. Mar. 02. 20:00
An OKX-backed report estimates tokenization and digital finance could generate A$24 billion annually, with productivity gains hinging on reforms to licensing, sandboxes and financial market rules. Bitcoin’s 5% spike higher Monday driven by short-covering, not fresh buying, says analyst
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2026. Mar. 02. 19:35
Market data show rising open interest and large liquidation clusters around $65,000 and above $70,000, underscoring that the rally may be fragile without stronger spot demand Vitalik Buterin unveils plan to curb Ethereum block builder centralization
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2026. Mar. 02. 18:45
Another focus of his post is so-called “toxic MEV,” where traders exploit visibility into pending transactions to front-run or “sandwich” users’ trades. Battle for Bitcoin's soul opens as first block supporting 'clean-up' proposal is mined
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2026. Mar. 02. 17:15
A Bitcoin block signaling the BIP-110 proposal has appeared onchain while critics push back by inscribing a large image in protest. Weekend warriors: How HyperLiquid became retail’s bear market playground
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2026. Mar. 02. 17:04
While bitcoin and ether remain in bear markets, HYPE has climbed alongside gold as HyperLiquid’s derivatives volume expands, weekend equity trading gains traction. Crypto world faces growing pressure to relent on stablecoin rewards to win bigger prize
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2026. Mar. 02. 16:45
As much as crypto negotiators paint bank lobbyists' campaign against stablecoin yield as unfair, it landed a blow that one dramatic move could end. Nasdaq follows Cboe joining world of 'binary bets' as prediction market craze hits Wall Street
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2026. Mar. 02. 16:28
The exchange has filed a proposal with the SEC to list yes-or-no bets on the Nasdaq-100 amid continued demand for prediction markets. Bitcoin surges above $68,000 amid muted stock market reaction to Iran war
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2026. Mar. 02. 15:32
At their worst levels, U.S. stock index futures had been down more than 2%, but equity markets are barely lower one hour into Monday's trading session. Tom Lee's Bitmine boosts ether holdings to 4.47 million tokens with $98 million ETH purchase
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2026. Mar. 02. 15:10
The ether treasury firm now has nearly $10 billion in assets and more than $6 billion of ETH staked. EU banks’ euro-pegged stablecoin in talks with crypto exchanges to ensure liquidity
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2026. Mar. 02. 14:37
Qivalis is a group of 12 major EU banks developing a euro-pegged stablecoin they plan to debut in the second half of the year. CoinDesk 20 performance update: NEAR Protocol (NEAR) jumps 12.4% over weekend
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2026. Mar. 02. 14:15
Solana (SOL), up 2.1% from Friday, was also among the top performers. Iranian crypto outflows jump 700% minutes after U.S.-Israeli airstrikes, Elliptic says
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2026. Mar. 02. 14:13
The blockchain analytics firm said flows from Iran’s largest exchange spiked immediately after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Tehran, pointing to possible capital flight. Turkey's ruling party unveils 10% crypto income tax proposal
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2026. Mar. 02. 13:36
The bill proposes a 10% tax on gains from regulated crypto platforms, withheld quarterly, with the president having the power to adjust the rate between 0% and 20%. Strategy purchased more than $200 million in bitcoin last week
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2026. Mar. 02. 13:26
The latest purchase, funded through common and preferred stock sales, lifted total holdings to 720,737 coins valued at more than $47 billion. South Korea investigates seed phrase leak in photo leading to $4.8 million crypto theft from tax authority
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2026. Mar. 02. 13:05
The National Tax Service said it had intended to provide a vivid shot of the seizure by sharing a photo.
Anthony Pompliano’s ProCap Financial buys 450 bitcoin, steps up share buybacks
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2026. Mar. 02. 13:02
Agentic finance firm becomes 19th largest public Bitcoin holder as BRR rises 2%. Battered bitcoin could find solace in war-led 'debasement' trade
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2026. Mar. 02. 12:13
Your day-ahead look for March 2, 2026 Bitcoin outperforms equities in risk-off session as Iran conflict enters third day
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2026. Mar. 02. 11:30
Bitcoin rebounded to $66,500 after weekend strikes on Iran triggered $300 million in liquidations. Oil jumped, equities slid and select DeFi tokens outperformed. U.S. equity futures fall in pre-market trading as oil, gold retreat from highs
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2026. Mar. 02. 10:50
Oil and gold pulled back after surging on the breakout of hostilities in Iran, while equities and crypto stocks face pressure. Hong Kong links up with Shanghai trade authorities to put cargo data on blockchain
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2026. Mar. 02. 09:45
HKMA teams up with mainland regulators to develop a cross-border platform linking cargo data and electronic bills of lading, aiming to cut trade finance friction and plug Chinese supply chains into global markets Riot Platforms, Core Scientific earnings, U.S. jobs report: Crypto Week Ahead
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2026. Mar. 02. 09:18
Your look at what's coming in the week starting March 2. Bitcoin slips below $66,000, U.S. stock futures bleed as Iran hits Saudi oil refinery
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2026. Mar. 02. 07:12
Iran has reportedly stepped up attacks against U.S. assets in the middle east. Over $9 billion flees bitcoin and ether ETFs in four months
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2026. Mar. 02. 05:55
Record outflows indicate that institutional appetite for digital assets has collapsed. Bitcoin, cryptos under pressure as oil spikes 6% and global markets price in U.S.-Iran conflict
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2026. Mar. 02. 05:26
Bitcoin fell back to $66,700 as traditional markets opened to their first chance to price the weekend's military escalation, with oil surging to $77 and Asian equities dropping 1.4%. Hyperliquid's HYPE token jumps 5% as Iran war brings windfall revenue, JUP gains on supply freeze
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2026. Mar. 02. 04:34
Traders lean into supply compression stories in altcoins as Hyperliquid ramps up token burns and Jupiter freezes new emissions, even as bitcoin churns between $60,000 and $69,000 with muted flow. Bitcoin losing trillions in value hasn't stopped traditional giants' interest in digital assets sector
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2026. Mar. 01. 17:07
At the iConnections conference in Miami this week, allocators signaled digital assets are now a core sleeve in alternatives. Strategy lifts STRC dividend to 11.5% as MSTR extends monthly losing streak to 8
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2026. Mar. 01. 16:08
Led by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, the company raised the annual dividend on its widely-followed preferred STRC ("Stretch") series by 25 basis points. Stablecoin yield rewards (likely won't be) banned under OCC proposal: State of Crypto
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2026. Mar. 01. 15:00
The OCC's proposal's stablecoin yield procedures are the most ambiguous in that rulemaking plan. Bitcoin market bottom may be nearing, at least if measured against gold, analyst says
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2026. Mar. 01. 15:00
Historically, bitcoin bear markets have lasted 12-13 months, suggesting a potential downturn until late 2026 if priced in USD. SpaceX’s $780 million bitcoin stack now down to about $545 million ahead of IPO filing
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2026. Mar. 01. 13:00
The company holds about 8,285 bitcoin in Coinbase Prime custody, a stake now worth roughly $545 million after a $235 million decline in value over the past three months. Ether, solana, xrp surge up to 10% as majors recover Saturday's war-driven losses
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2026. Mar. 01. 07:25
Solana led major tokens with a 10.8% bounce, while ether reclaimed $2,000 and bitcoin climbed back above $66,800 ahead of traditional futures opens on Sunday. U.S.-Iran war attracts $600 million bets on Polymarket
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2026. Mar. 01. 04:19
The prediction market has spun up over a dozen Iran-related contracts since Saturday's strikes, with the Khamenei removal market alone pulling in $45 million in volume. Polymarket attracts record trading 'world' volumes as U.S.-Iran bets top $529 million
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2026. Mar. 01. 04:19
A prediction market about military strikes on a sovereign nation now sits alongside presidential election bets as one of the most-traded contracts the platform has ever hosted. Bitcoin tops $68,000 after Iran confirms leader killed in U.S., Israel airstrikes
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2026. Mar. 01. 03:36
The death of Iran's supreme leader opens the door to regime change, and markets are pricing in a shorter period of tension. 
