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ECB seeks experts to plug digital euro into ATMs and bank card terminals
The ECB is recruiting experts to define rules for integrating the digital euro into ATMs and point-of-sale terminals.
Crypto trader goes long on 33 tokens then beefs with $TRUMP
A trader is long on 33 cryptocurrencies but has taken a short position specifically against the Trump-backed $TRUMP meme coin.
Europe’s largest asset manager Amundi debuts $100 million tokenized fund on Ethereum, Stellar
Amundi launched a $100 million tokenized fund, SAFO, on Ethereum and Stellar, offering overnight liquidity solutions for institutional investors.
Bitcoin price analysis: BTC $20,000 put option is very popular
Traders are heavily positioning in Bitcoin $20,000 put options, indicating preparation for potential downside risks despite a generally bullish market outlook.
Major League Baseball signs prediction markets pacts with CFTC, Polymarket
MLB has partnered with the CFTC and Polymarket to oversee prediction markets related to baseball events, aiming to protect against fraud and manipulation.
5 Ways the Fed’s Basel III Pivot Unlocks Institutional Bitcoin Custody
The Federal Reserve’s proposed changes to Basel III regulations could significantly reduce capital requirements for banks offering Bitcoin custody services, fostering institutional adoption.
Strive (ASST) Accumulates 13,600 Bitcoin Despite $393 Million Loss in First Six Months as Public Company
Strive accumulated 13,600 Bitcoin in its first six months as a public company, despite reporting a $393.6 million net loss.
Stablecoins just lost key battle as insurance protection to be reserved only for bank-issued tokens
FDIC Chair signaled payment stablecoins won't get pass-through insurance, favoring bank-issued tokenized deposits.
Vivek Ramaswamy’s Strive adds 317 BTC, enters top 10 public treasury holders as Q4 results show bitcoin-driven losses
Strive increased its BTC holdings to 13,627.9, entering the top 10 public holders, despite reporting significant losses due to bitcoin price fluctuations.
Vivek Ramaswamy’s Strive acquires 317 Bitcoin, moving into top 10 BTC holders
Strive, founded by Vivek Ramaswamy, purchased 317 Bitcoin for $23 million, becoming a top 10 corporate Bitcoin holder.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: NEAR Protocol (NEAR) drops 3.3%, leading index lower
The CoinDesk 20 Index fell 1.6%, led lower by NEAR Protocol's 3.3% decline.
BTQ Deploys First Working BIP 360 Implementation on Bitcoin Quantum Testnet
BTQ Technologies deployed the first working implementation of quantum-resistant BIP 360 on its Bitcoin Quantum testnet.
Zenith links Canton and Ethereum through atomic swaps
Zenith successfully completed atomic transactions between Canton and the Zenith EVM, enabling Ethereum smart contracts to interact with institutional finance.
Apex Group unit Tokeny taps Polygon for its interoperable tokenization platform T-REX Ledger
Tokeny, an Apex Group unit, is collaborating with Polygon to build the interoperable T-REX Ledger using the ERC-3643 standard.
Crypto hacks average $25 million as largest exploits skew industry losses: Immunefi
Crypto hacks average $24.5 million, heavily skewed by rare, massive exploits, according to Immunefi's security report.
Browser maker Opera seeks 160 million CELO stake to become key network stakeholder
Opera proposes swapping its cash deal for 160 million CELO tokens to become a major stakeholder in the Celo network.
Evernorth discloses $233.7 million impairment on holdings in SPAC filing
Evernorth, an XRP treasury firm, reported a $233.7M digital asset impairment for 2025 in an S-4 filing detailing its 473.1M XRP holdings.
Bitcoin Price Slides Below $70,000 as Oil Spikes, Fed Hold Tightens Financial Conditions
Bitcoin fell below $70,000 due to surging oil prices amid Middle East conflict and the Fed's steady interest rate stance.
Bitcoin, ether ETFs snap multi-day inflow streaks with $219 million in combined outflows
U.S. spot bitcoin and ether ETFs experienced $219.2 million in combined net outflows on Wednesday, ending recent inflow streaks.
XRP treasury Evernorth files with SEC to advance Nasdaq listing plan
Evernorth Holdings, backed by Ripple executives, filed with the SEC to merge with a Nasdaq SPAC to become a publicly traded XRP treasury.
Over $2B in “lost” Bitcoin to hit markets this month creating sell pressure within fragile $67k–$74k range
FTX is distributing $2.2 billion to creditors starting March 31, potentially creating sell pressure as Bitcoin navigates a fragile price range.
Animoca Brands invests in AVAX token, aims to expand Avalanche in Asia and Middle East
Animoca Brands invested in the AVAX token and partnered with Ava Labs to grow the Avalanche ecosystem, focusing initially on Asia and the Middle East.
A loophole for rewards could protect Coinbase from a looming D.C. ban on stablecoin interest payments
A potential loophole in the CLARITY Act might allow Coinbase to continue offering user rewards on stablecoins despite a potential ban on direct interest payments.
Bitcoin layer-1 smart-contract platform OpNet debuts with native DeFi stack
OpNet launched on the Bitcoin mainnet, enabling native, yield-generating DeFi without bridges or wrapped assets.
Crypto.com lays off 12% of staff as CEO warns firms must move fast on AI
Crypto.com is cutting 12% of its workforce, about 180 employees, to integrate AI for business efficiency.
Capital is rotating into USDT, USDC stablecoins as BTC price wilts: Crypto Daybook Americas
As Bitcoin's price declines amid Fed uncertainty and geopolitical tensions, investors are shifting capital into stablecoins like USDT and USDC.
Venus’ governance token XVS plunges 9% over exploit-driven bad debt
Venus’ XVS token fell 9% after an exploit created $2.15 million in bad debt, triggered by large token movements to exchanges.
Crypto.com slashes 12% of workforce as it pivots to enterprise AI
Crypto.com is laying off 12% of its staff to pivot towards adopting enterprise AI tools for survival and efficiency.
Crypto.com cuts around 12% of staff as CEO pushes enterprise-wide AI integration
Crypto.com is reducing its workforce by 12% as CEO Kris Marszalek prioritizes company-wide AI integration to maintain competitiveness.
Bitcoin drops as soaring energy prices rattle risk assets: Crypto Markets Today
Bitcoin fell below $70,000 due to rising oil prices, a pause in Fed rate cuts, and broader risk-off sentiment.
Bitcoin’s quantum threat is real, but far from an existential crisis, Galaxy says
Galaxy Digital's Alex Thorn argues that while quantum computing poses a real long-term threat to Bitcoin, it's not an immediate crisis and developers are actively working on solutions.
BTC-gold ratio climbs as markets turn risk averse on fed, oil spike
Bitcoin is unusually outperforming gold amid risk-off sentiment driven by a hawkish Fed and surging oil prices.
SEC redrawn crypto rules, quietly eases KYC pressure on Bitcoin, XRP, and Solana
The SEC has redrawn its crypto taxonomy, classifying assets like Bitcoin and XRP as digital commodities, which eases potential KYC/AML pressure on developers.
Bitcoin wobbles around $70,000 as macro headwinds weigh on crypto
Bitcoin fell below $70,000 due to hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation, hawkish Fed signals, and geopolitical tensions.
South Korean lawmakers push to abolish upcoming 22% crypto tax
South Korean lawmakers introduced a bill to scrap the planned 22% tax on cryptocurrency gains set to start in 2027.
OpenClaw’s rise draws phishing campaign targeting developers’ crypto wallets
A phishing campaign is targeting developers using the OpenClaw AI agent project to steal their cryptocurrency.
Bitcoin Beyond Halving: Why CoinEx Sees a More Selective, Institutional Crypto Cycle Ahead
CoinEx predicts a shift in the crypto market, moving beyond traditional halving cycles towards a phase driven by institutional investment and macro liquidity.
Arthur Hayes Accumulates ETHFI Hours Before Upbit Lists Token in KRW Market
Arthur Hayes acquired ETHFI just before Upbit listed the token on its KRW market, continuing his DeFi rotation strategy.
Bitcoin OGs dump over $100 million in BTC after hawkish Fed dents rate cut hopes
Long-term Bitcoin holders sold over $117 million in BTC following the Federal Reserve's indication of fewer rate cuts.
Here’s Why It’s Difficult For Bitcoin To Hold $70,000 Before the Next Big Move Up
Bitcoin faces challenges maintaining the $70,000 level due to profit-taking from short-term holders, mirroring past patterns and potentially leading to a drawdown.
Crypto market maker Flow Traders enters tokenized assets via 24/7 OTC desk
Crypto market maker Flow Traders launched a 24/7 OTC desk for tokenized assets, including tokenized money market funds and equities.
Flow Traders debuts 24/7 OTC liquidity service for tokenized stocks, gold and money market funds
Flow Traders launched a 24/7 OTC liquidity service for tokenized assets like stocks, gold, and money market funds.
SEC Approves Nasdaq Rule That Puts Tokenized Stocks Next to Traditional Shares
The SEC approved a Nasdaq proposal allowing tokenized trading of certain stocks alongside traditional shares, marking a significant step for digital asset integration.
Algorand Foundation Lays Off 25% of Staff Amid Market Downturn
The Algorand Foundation cut 25% of its staff due to the challenging macroeconomic environment and a downturn in crypto markets.
Bitcoin OG sells $72 million in BTC as whales flood exchange deposits
A long-term Bitcoin holder and early investor are selling significant amounts of BTC, contributing to a surge in whale deposits to exchanges.
Coinbase Page Asks Users for Seed Phrases — Security Researchers Sound Alarm
Security researchers are alarmed by an active Coinbase Commerce page that asks users to input their 12-word seed phrase for asset recovery.
FTX Creditors to Receive $2.2 Billion in Fourth Round of Repayments
FTX will distribute $2.2 billion to creditors on March 31, 2026, marking the fourth round of repayments.
XRP treasury firm Evernorth files S-4 registration for $1 billion SPAC deal
XRP treasury firm Evernorth filed an S-4 registration for a $1 billion SPAC merger with Armada Acquisition Corp. II.
OpenClaw Creator Warns of Crypto Phishing Wave: ‘We Would Never Do That’
OpenClaw creator Peter Steinberger warned users about ongoing crypto phishing scams promising fake $CLAW airdrops.
Whale investor buys $111 million worth of Ethereum one year after selling: onchain data
A whale investor purchased over $111 million in Ethereum after being dormant for seven months and selling a year prior.
Jack Dorsey’s Block brings back a few workers after mass layoffs
Block has rehired a few employees shortly after conducting mass layoffs in February.
Prediction Markets Bet on Prolonged Iran War
Prediction markets and forecasters indicate a prolonged US-Iran conflict, impacting inflation expectations and risk assets like Bitcoin.
UK Crypto Tax Guide 2026: How Much Do You Owe HMRC?
UK crypto tax is triggered by selling, swapping, spending, or earning crypto, not just holding it.
Algorand Foundation cuts 25% of staff as macro pressure and crypto slump weigh on operations
The Algorand Foundation is cutting 25% of its staff due to global macro uncertainty and the crypto market downturn.
Iran’s Strike on Qatar’s Ras Laffan Risks Triggering a Global Economic Shock
Iran's missile strike on Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG hub risks causing a systemic global economic shock due to its impact on 20% of world gas supply.
Banks risk another 2008 crisis after moving the equivalent of 18 million BTC into shadow lenders
US banks have shifted significant credit risk to nonbank lenders, increasing exposure to a potential crisis originating outside traditional banking.
Algorand Foundation cuts 25% of its workforce citing global macro uncertainty and crypto market downturn
The Algorand Foundation reduced its workforce by 25% due to global economic uncertainty and a downturn in the crypto market.
SEC approves Nasdaq tokenized equities trading pilot
The SEC approved a Nasdaq pilot allowing the trading and settlement of tokenized shares alongside traditional equities.
SEC Approves Nasdaq Rule to Trade Tokenized Securities, Paving Way for Blockchain Integration
The SEC approved a Nasdaq rule change allowing the trading of tokenized securities, integrating blockchain technology into traditional markets.
The Core Issue: Your Node Vs. The Digital Wilderness
Bitcoin's security relies on its peer-to-peer network, which faces vulnerabilities in both its own protocol and the underlying Internet infrastructure.
SEC approves Nasdaq's move to allow tokenized securities trading
The SEC approved Nasdaq's plan to allow trading of tokenized securities, integrating blockchain technology into U.S. equity markets.
Bitcoin Price Fights For $70,000 As Federal Reserve Holds Rates
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, causing Bitcoin's price to drop slightly while fighting to maintain the $70,000 level amid inflation and geopolitical concerns.
Fairshake's $10 million Illinois misfire marks first big hitch in crypto political surge
Fairshake, a crypto PAC, suffered a major setback in Illinois, spending over $10 million unsuccessfully to defeat a Senate candidate.
Crypto market sheds $100 billion as bitcoin price drops 5% amid Fed caution
The crypto market lost over $100 billion as Bitcoin fell 5% following cautious remarks from the Federal Reserve regarding inflation.
SEC approves tokenized securities to trade alongside traditional stocks
The SEC approved a Nasdaq rule change allowing tokenized securities to trade alongside traditional stocks, integrating blockchain into existing markets.
Bitcoin price news: BTC adds to losses following Fed pause, Powell press conference
Bitcoin fell below $71,000 and stocks closed lower after the Fed held rates steady and Powell cited rising oil prices as an inflation risk.
Why the US-Iran conflict sent traders to Hyperliquid — and pushed HYPE into crypto’s top 10
The US-Iran conflict drove traders to Hyperliquid for 24/7 oil hedging, massively boosting its HYPE token into crypto's top 10.
Polymarket snaps up Brahma as prediction market competition heats up
Prediction market platform Polymarket acquired financial infrastructure company Brahma to scale its blockchain trading infrastructure.
Fold reports $69.6 million net loss for 2025 as it looks to expand customer base with bitcoin credit card
Fold reported a $69.6 million net loss for 2025 while expanding its customer base and launching a Bitcoin rewards credit card.
Bankrupt exchange FTX set to repay $2.2 billion to creditors this month
FTX's bankruptcy trust will distribute $2.2 billion to creditors on March 31, marking a significant step in asset recovery.