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
