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Jack Mallers’ Strike cleared to offer Bitcoin brokerage and payments in New York
Strike, led by Jack Mallers, received NYDFS approval, allowing it to offer Bitcoin brokerage and payment services in New York.
Bitcoin faces renewed ETF outflows amid war-driven volatility as price slips back below $70,000
Bitcoin's price dropped below $70,000 following renewed spot ETF outflows amidst geopolitical volatility.
Bitcoin (BTC) price by short-termism as rally fades ahead of U.S. payrolls report: Crypto Daybook Americas
Bitcoin prices are declining as short-term traders take profits amid geopolitical tensions and anticipation of the U.S. jobs report.
Canada pilots tokenized bond settlement using central bank deposits
Canada piloted Project Samara, settling a $100 million tokenized bond using central bank money on a DLT platform.
Strike wins New York BitLicense, clearing path for bitcoin financial services rollout
Strike secured the New York BitLicense, enabling it to offer bitcoin trading, bill pay, and custody services across the state.
$74K Bitcoin Local Peak? Traders Divided on Bear Market Continuation
Bitcoin traders are conflicted after BTC hit $74K, with some fearing a 2022-style crash while others anticipate a rally to $80K.
Dubai regulator orders KuCoin to halt ‘unlicensed’ crypto services
Dubai's VARA ordered four KuCoin-affiliated entities to immediately stop all unlicensed virtual asset activities in the jurisdiction.
Bank of Canada completes tokenized bond test with RBC, TD using distributed ledger
The Bank of Canada, RBC, and TD successfully trialed issuing, trading, and settling tokenized bonds using digital Canadian dollars on a distributed ledger.
Kazakhstan eyes up to $700 million investment in crypto assets and firms
Kazakhstan plans to invest up to $700 million in crypto assets and infrastructure companies from state reserves starting in April or May.
Kazakhstan central bank to invest up to $350 million in crypto-related assets: report
Kazakhstan's central bank plans to invest up to $350 million from its reserves into a portfolio of crypto-related assets, not just direct cryptocurrency holdings.
Bitcoin and Solana ETFs See Outflows Amid Market Dip
US spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced $228 million in outflows, halting a three-day inflow streak as BTC dipped below $71,000.
Bitfinex Leads Major Bitcoin Outflows as Weekly Total Hits 47,000 BTC
Bitcoin exchange outflows spiked significantly this week, totaling 47,700 BTC, led by a major 32,000 BTC movement from Bitfinex.
Vitalik Buterin calls for bolder experimentation in Ethereum’s app layer while preserving core principles
Vitalik Buterin urged Ethereum developers to radically rethink application design while strictly maintaining core principles like censorship resistance.
Bitcoin (BTC) price drops toward $70,000 as Iran war sends oil price higher
Bitcoin is nearing $70,000 amid rising geopolitical tension from the Iran war and anticipation of key U.S. jobs data.
Strike Receives BitLicense, Money Transmitter Approval in New York
Strike secured a BitLicense and Money Transmitter License from the NYDFS, enabling Bitcoin services for New York residents and businesses.
Bitcoin mining costs has surged past $70,000, and Wall Street is funding miners’ AI escape hatch
Wall Street is funding Bitcoin miners to retrofit their sites for AI data centers due to electricity shortages.
Judge Freezes 70 BTC from BlockFills in Court Dispute Tied to User Funds
A US judge froze 70.6 Bitcoin belonging to BlockFills amid allegations of misappropriated customer assets.
Russia mulls simplified crypto exchange licensing for banks via notification process: report
Russia's central bank is considering allowing banks to operate crypto exchanges via a simplified notification process based on existing licenses.
Vara tells crypto exchange KuCoin to halt operations in Dubai
Dubai's regulator, VARA, ordered crypto exchange KuCoin to stop operating in the region due to a lack of proper licensing.
Vancouver Staff Say Bitcoin Cannot Be Held in City Reserves
Vancouver city staff concluded Bitcoin is not an allowable investment for municipal reserves and recommended dropping the city's Bitcoin reserve proposal.
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim’s BTC reserves proposal blocked by city, provincial law
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim's proposal to invest city reserves in Bitcoin was blocked by municipal and provincial laws.
Dubai Regulator Warns KuCoin Over Unlicensed Crypto Services
Dubai's regulator, VARA, ordered KuCoin entities to stop unlicensed virtual asset activities in the emirate.
Oil jitters and macro headwinds weigh on crypto markets as fear index hits extreme lows
Rising oil prices and macroeconomic fears are pressuring crypto markets, pushing the Fear & Greed Index into "Extreme Fear" territory.
OpenAI just turned ChatGPT into your spreadsheet co-pilot
OpenAI integrated Excel file compatibility and live financial data access into ChatGPT, enhancing its productivity capabilities.
Bitcoin exchange reserves just hit a level not seen since the Trump midterms
Bitcoin exchange reserves dropped below 2.708 million BTC, a level unseen since late 2018, signaling reduced liquid supply.
Pudgy Penguins Hit With Trademark Suit Over Merch
Original Penguin's parent company sued Pudgy Penguins for trademark infringement related to their clothing merchandise.
OKX launches in-app social networking feature to reduce ‘trust gap’ among traders
OKX introduced Orbit, an in-app social networking feature allowing verified metric disclosure to build trust among traders.
Altcoin Season 'Game Is Over': Matt Hougan
Bitwise's Matt Hougan predicts the end of broad altcoin rallies, anticipating a more selective season favoring projects with real-world utility.
Bitcoin not an ‘allowable asset’: Vancouver city staff asks council to drop BTC reserve motion
Vancouver city staff recommended dropping a motion to make the city Bitcoin-friendly after determining BTC is not an allowable investment asset.
Bitcoin Relief Rally Fades as Bear Market Signals Hold
Bitcoin's recent rally above $74,000 was short-lived, as analysts maintain a bearish outlook due to persistent market uncertainties.
Bitcoin news: BTC and stocks stabilize. The bond market isn’t convinced
Bitcoin and stocks stabilized after an early-week geopolitical selloff, but rising Treasury yields signal inflation concerns and reduced Fed rate cut expectations.
Lyn Alden Tips Bitcoin Outperforming Gold Through to 2029
Macroeconomist Lyn Alden predicts Bitcoin will outperform gold in price performance over the next two to three years.
Solana ETFs Hold Strong Despite 70% Token Price Decline
Solana ETFs have maintained impressive inflows totaling $1.5 billion, defying a 57% drop in the token's price since their launch.
Altseason chatter collapses as dogecoin correlation hints at rebound
Low social media mentions of 'altseason' suggest retail exhaustion, which historically precedes crypto rallies.
XRP price news: What next for Ripple-linked token as it fails to break above $1.45
XRP dropped 3.3% to $1.4108 after failing to break the $1.43-$1.45 resistance zone, confirming short-term bearish momentum.
Hacker Steals $2.7M From Solv’s Bitcoin Yield Platform
Solv Protocol offered a 10% bounty after a hacker exploited a bug to steal $2.7 million worth of SolvBTC.
Bitcoin price news: What next for BTC as it slides under $71,000
Bitcoin dropped below $71,000 after a war-week rally stalled near $74,000 due to technical resistance and macro uncertainty.
Fed Says Tokenized Securities Under Same Capital Rules
US regulators confirmed tokenized securities face the same capital treatment as traditional assets, deeming the rules technology neutral.
Iran Strike Bets Usher Moves to Curb Prediction Markets
Democrats are drafting legislation to regulate prediction markets following insider trading concerns over Iran strike bets.
OKX is building a social network directly into its trading app after a massive $25 billion valuation
Crypto exchange OKX is integrating a social network feature called Orbit into its trading app following a $25 billion valuation.
Construction Begins at 1M Qubit Quantum Facility
PsiQuantum has started building a 1 million-qubit quantum facility, large enough to potentially crack Bitcoin's cryptography.
SEC, Justin Sun Settle Lawsuit for $10M
The SEC settled its fraud lawsuit against Justin Sun and his companies for a $10 million fine.
SEC moves to settle long-running lawsuit against Justin Sun and Tron entities
The SEC has proposed settling its lawsuit against Justin Sun and Tron entities, requiring a $10 million penalty from Rainberry.
The Core Issue: Consensus Cleanup
Consensus Cleanup (BIP 54) is a soft fork proposal fixing four long-standing Bitcoin protocol vulnerabilities.
Fed clarifies capital rules for tokenized securities, says framework is ‘technology neutral’
The Federal Reserve stated that tokenized securities must adhere to the same capital treatment as traditional securities, emphasizing a technology-neutral approach.
SEC dismisses claims against Justin Sun and Tron Foundation, BitTorrent developer Rainberry agrees to pay $10M fine
The SEC dismissed charges against Justin Sun and Tron Foundation, while Rainberry agreed to a $10M fine.
SEC, Justin Sun reach settlement over Tron lawsuit
The SEC settled with Justin Sun and Tron, resulting in a $10 million fine for an affiliated company and dismissal of all claims against Sun.
U.S. banking agencies say capital should be same for standard or tokenized securities
U.S. banking regulators clarified that capital requirements must be identical for standard and tokenized securities.
ETH Rally Toward $2.5K Held Back By Macro, War, DApp Use
Ether's potential rally to $2.5K is currently hindered by macroeconomic instability, geopolitical conflict, and declining decentralized application activity.
SEC Submits Proposal on Interpreting Crypto under Securities Laws
The SEC submitted a proposal to the White House offering interpretative guidance on applying securities laws to crypto assets.
Short seller Culper bets against ether, BitMine citing 'death spiral' risk
Short seller Culper Research is betting against ether (ETH) and BitMine (BMNR), citing impaired tokenomics after the Fusaka upgrade.
Solo Satoshi Launches Bitaxe Turbo Touch, an Open-Source Touchscreen Bitcoin Miner
Solo Satoshi released the Bitaxe Turbo Touch, a powerful, open-source touchscreen Bitcoin miner for home users.
Bitcoin rebound appears a ‘relief rally,’ not the start of a new bullish cycle, says CryptoQuant
CryptoQuant suggests Bitcoin's recent price surge is a short-term relief rally within a bear market, not a new bullish cycle.
IRS Proposes Crypto Exchanges Shift to Mandatory Electronic Tax Documents
The IRS proposes mandating electronic delivery of Form 1099-DA for crypto users, removing the option for paper forms.
Bitcoin Miners Start Unwinding BTC Treasuries as Industry Strains
Publicly listed Bitcoin miners have sold over 15,000 BTC since October due to tightening industry margins and a shift from previous holding strategies.
Mike Selig Confirmed As A Bitcoin 2026 Speaker
CFTC Chairman Mike Selig is confirmed to speak at the Bitcoin 2026 conference in Las Vegas.
Trade war jitters drag crypto lower across the board
Crypto markets declined as trade tensions between the US and China rattled investors across all asset classes.
xAI fails to block California AI transparency law requiring training data disclosure
xAI lost its legal bid to stop California's AB 2013, which mandates public disclosure of generative AI training data.
Solv Protocol says exploit drained $2.7 million from Bitcoin yield vault
Solv Protocol experienced a limited exploit in a Bitcoin yield vault, resulting in a $2.7 million loss which the protocol promised to cover.
CleanSpark Sells Most February BTC Output, Generating $36.6M in Proceeds
CleanSpark sold 553 of the 568 BTC it mined in February for $36.6 million while expanding its power capacity.
Geopolitical tensions drag crypto lower as Middle East conflict escalates
Escalating Middle East conflict, including potential ground operations, is causing cryptocurrency prices to fall as investors flee to traditional safe havens.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong faces shareholder lawsuit over compliance failures and disclosures
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and executives face a shareholder derivative lawsuit alleging misleading statements on custody, token listings, and AML controls.
Berkshire Hathaway resumes buybacks for first time since 2024 as CEO Greg Abel also buys stock
Berkshire Hathaway resumed stock buybacks in March 2024, while CEO Greg Abel personally purchased $15 million in Class A shares.
Trump Son Echoes President's Anti-Bank Message amid Stablecoin Yield Fight
Eric Trump echoed his father's anti-bank sentiment regarding stablecoin yield debates stalling US market structure legislation.
Weekly Bitcoin Buys Produce The Best Returns Across Bull And Bear Markets
Dollar-cost averaging Bitcoin weekly historically yields strong net gains, even when starting during market downturns.
Ripple adds Coinbase's BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL futures to its $3 trillion prime brokerage
Ripple Prime now allows institutional clients to trade Coinbase's crypto futures, expanding access to regulated U.S. derivatives.
Canadian government and TD Bank successfully pilot $100 million CAD bond issuance using Hyperledger Fabric tech
The Bank of Canada piloted Project Samara, successfully issuing a tokenized $100 million CAD bond using Hyperledger Fabric.
Kraken's surprise Fed win may harken onslaught of crypto firms with narrow Fed access
Kraken's limited approval for a Federal Reserve account has unsettled bankers and signals potential broader access for crypto firms.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and execs face shareholder lawsuit over disclosures, compliance failures
A Coinbase shareholder filed a derivative lawsuit against CEO Brian Armstrong and executives alleging misleading statements about custody, listings, and AML controls.
Crypto Legislation Stalls in Washington as Banks, White House Clash Over Stablecoin Yields
U.S. crypto legislation stalled due to a clash between banks and the White House over allowing yield-bearing rewards on stablecoins.