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. 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. 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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 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. 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. 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 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. 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. 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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 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 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’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. 
