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Stablecoin Transaction Volume Hits a New Record High as USDC Surpasses USDT
Stablecoin monthly transaction volume hit a record $1.8 trillion in February, with USDC volume exceeding USDT for the first time.
Why Bitcoin keeps snapping back to $70k — and the $13B options “magnet” behind it
Bitcoin's rebound to $70k despite macro shocks is driven by high options open interest acting as a price magnet.
Grok’s Vulgar Roasts of Musk, Netanyahu and Starmer Go Viral on X
xAI's chatbot Grok went viral on X for delivering explicit, profanity-laced roasts targeting Elon Musk, Benjamin Netanyahu, and Keir Starmer.
Florida Senate Approves First Stablecoin Bill, Awaits DeSantis’ Signature
The Florida Senate unanimously passed a bill establishing regulatory guidelines for payment stablecoins, now awaiting Governor DeSantis' signature.
Bitcoin price news: BTC slips below $68,000 as dollar posts steepest weekly gain
Bitcoin dropped below $68,000 as the U.S. dollar recorded its largest weekly gain in a year, driven by inflation fears.
Bitcoin Dip May Not Be Over As Retail Ramps Up Buying: Santiment
Despite retail investor buying, Bitcoin's price may continue to fall as whales are selling, mirroring past patterns, according to Santiment.
Bitcoin price news: BTC in deep bear market, could crash by another 30%, investment firm says
An investment firm predicts Bitcoin could drop another 30% in 2026, citing the strength of the four-year cycle.
US National Cyber Strategy Pledges Support For Crypto And Blockchain
The US National Cyber Strategy explicitly names crypto and blockchain for protection, marking a first for such a document.
Community Banks, Crypto Industry 'Are Allies' In CLARITY Act Clash: Exec
A crypto executive argues community banks and the crypto industry are allies against large banks in the CLARITY Act debate.
AI is boosting demand for high skill tech jobs while quietly killing entry-level roles
AI increases demand for high-skill builders by augmenting their capabilities while pressuring roles based on repeatable processes, threatening entry-level career paths.
Kalshi and Polymarket weigh funding rounds at $20B valuations
Prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket are exploring funding rounds that could value them near $20 billion.
Bitcoin Data Shows Why 3-Year Holders Avoid Losses
Data indicates that holding Bitcoin for over three years historically turns potential losses from peak entries into significant profits.
Canada Issues First Tokenized Bond in Bank of Canada DLT Pilot
The Bank of Canada completed a pilot, Project Samara, issuing the country's first tokenized bond using distributed ledger technology.
Bitcoin Sell-off To $65K Likely As Traders Run From Global Risks
Bitcoin corrected 7% as weak US data and rising oil prices sparked a risk-off sentiment, pushing support levels toward $65K.
Crypto trading firm BlockFills explores restructuring amid losses and customer lawsuit
Crypto firm BlockFills is exploring restructuring due to significant losses and a customer lawsuit alleging commingling of funds.
Ex-CFO Sentenced to Two Years after Diverting $35M to Crypto Venture
A former Seattle startup CFO received a two-year prison sentence for wire fraud after diverting $35 million to his crypto platform.
After $679 million in Iran war bets, Democrats move to ban prediction markets tied to military action
Democrats are pushing to ban prediction markets tied to military action following $679 million in bets related to the Iran conflict.
Florida becomes first US state to pass stablecoin framework
Florida has enacted legislation establishing the first comprehensive regulatory framework for payment stablecoins in the US.
Curve Finance Warns PancakeSwap About Licensing Violation
Curve Finance accused PancakeSwap of using its StableSwap code without proper licensing, urging collaboration.
Why Bitcoin suffered a $110 billion wipeout despite its best week of Wall Street news in months
Bitcoin lost $110 billion in market cap despite positive institutional news, as macro factors like a stronger dollar dominated price action.
US Senator Calls for Anti-Corruption Provisions in Crypto Bills
Senator Elizabeth Warren demanded anti-corruption measures in crypto legislation following the SEC's settlement with Tron founder Justin Sun.
Bitcoin Lost $70K Again: Here’s Why
Bitcoin dropped below $70,000 due to profit-taking by short-term holders, negative futures data, and weakening US spot demand.
Crypto lender BlockFills explores restructuring after halting withdrawals and lawsuit: FT
Crypto lender BlockFills is exploring restructuring after suspending client withdrawals and facing a lawsuit alleging improper fund management.
First US state-level stablecoin bill passes in Florida
Florida's legislature passed a bill establishing the first state-level regulatory framework for stablecoins, awaiting the Governor's signature.
Bitcoin could tag $90,000 again but only if this level stops acting like a sell wall for trapped traders
Bitcoin's potential rally to $90,000 hinges on momentum consolidating above +0.5 and overcoming key resistance levels acting as sell walls for trapped traders.
Major Tether investor’s donations to UK party pushing pro-crypto policies reach $16 million
Tether investor Christopher Harborne has donated $16 million to the UK's Reform party, which advocates for crypto-friendly policies.
Aave Rift, Bitcoin Rebound and ETF Inflows Dominate the Crypto Week
Bitcoin recovered amid ETF inflows while Aave faced a governance dispute leading to the Aave Chan Initiative's exit.
Arthur Hayes: Bitcoin Will Feel Ripple Effect of Prolonged Mideast War
Arthur Hayes suggests markets are underpricing the risk of a prolonged Middle East conflict and its inflationary impact.
The Daily: Sen. Warren slams SEC over Justin Sun case amid Trump’s crypto ties, Binance rejects ‘demonstrably false’ Iran sanctions probe, and more
Senator Warren criticized the SEC over dropping claims against Justin Sun, while Binance refuted an Iran sanctions probe, and other crypto news was covered.
NYSE hit with $9 million SEC penalty over 2023 market disruption
The NYSE agreed to pay a $9 million SEC penalty for a 2023 technology glitch that disrupted stock openings.
Coinbase Prime rolls out unified cross margin across spot, derivatives and regulated perps
Coinbase Prime launched unified cross-margin functionality integrating spot, derivatives, and regulated perpetual futures trading for institutions.
Pakistan's Parliament Green Lights The Virtual Assets Act
Pakistan's parliament passed the Virtual Assets Act, 2026, formalizing PVARA as the nation's digital asset regulator.
How private credit cracks at BlackRock, Blue Owl could hit crypto and DeFi markets
Stress in the private credit market, evidenced by BlackRock and Blue Owl limiting withdrawals, risks spilling into crypto and DeFi markets.
Kalshi faces class action over $54M bet on Iran leader’s departure
Kalshi faces a class action lawsuit over a $54 million prediction market concerning Iran's Supreme Leader's departure.
Kraken rolls out xChange engine to power tokenized stock markets
Kraken launched xChange, an onchain engine for trading tokenized stocks on Ethereum and Solana, backed 1:1 by shares.
Binance Slams US Senate Probe over Iran as Based on Defamatory Reports
Binance denied facilitating transactions to Iran and called a US Senate inquiry based on defamatory and unsupported reports.
Oil shock could send Bitcoin down 45% if price surge forces Fed to delay cuts
A sustained oil price surge past seven weeks could force the Fed to delay rate cuts, severely impacting Bitcoin.
Curve Finance accuses PancakeSwap of copying stableswap code without permission
Curve Finance accused PancakeSwap of illegally using its proprietary StableSwap code without authorization, warning of legal risks.
Utexo Raises $7.5M to Launch Bitcoin-Native USDT Settlement Infrastructure
Utexo secured $7.5 million in seed funding to build infrastructure enabling native USDT settlement on Bitcoin.
Oil tops $90 for the first time as Iran tensions deepen
Brent crude surpassed $90 a barrel due to escalating Middle East tensions and warnings of prolonged conflict.
CleanSpark, Cango and BitFuFu produce 1,250 BTC in February as AI infrastructure ambitions grow
CleanSpark, Cango, and BitFuFu mined nearly 1,250 BTC in February while expanding their focus toward AI infrastructure.
Kraken Fed Access, MARA Bitcoin Strategy, NYSE Tokenization Push
Kraken gained direct access to the US Federal Reserve, MARA clarified its Bitcoin strategy, and the NYSE proposed a tokenization framework.
Kazakhstan’s Central Bank to Channel $350 Million of Reserves into Crypto and Bitcoin Investments
Kazakhstan's Central Bank plans to invest up to $350 million from reserves into crypto-related financial instruments and tech firms.
Binance rejects claims of Iranian exposure in response to US Senate inquiry
Binance formally rebutted US Senator Blumenthal's claims regarding its exposure to Iranian entities, citing robust compliance protocols.
First spot Polkadot ETF launches in US issued by 21Shares
21Shares launched the first spot Polkadot ETF in the U.S., trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker TDOT.
Binance says Blumenthal Iran sanctions probe relies on ‘demonstrably false’ reporting
Binance accused Senator Blumenthal's inquiry into alleged Iran sanctions violations of relying on false and defamatory reporting.
Oil shock and weak jobs data deliver a one-two punch to risk assets
Rising oil prices and disappointing jobs data caused a significant downturn in risk assets, including Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Short-term bitcoin holders send $1.8 billion in BTC to exchanges after $74,000 rally
Short-term Bitcoin holders moved $1.8 billion in BTC to exchanges following a brief rally to $74,000, indicating profit-taking.
US Jobs Miss Fails to Stop Bitcoin Erasing Its $74,000 Breakout Attempt
Bitcoin dropped below $70,000 after weak US jobs data failed to support risk assets, erasing its recent breakout attempt.
The $3 trillion private credit boom is starting to crack — and Bitcoin could feel it first
Stress in the $3 trillion private credit market, evidenced by redemption issues at major funds, may force asset sales, potentially hitting Bitcoin first due to its high liquidity.
21Shares launches first spot Polkadot ETF in US
21Shares launched the first US spot Polkadot ETF, TDOT, offering regulated exposure to the DOT token on Nasdaq with a 0.3% fee.
Tether invests in Utexo, a startup enabling USDT settlement on Bitcoin
Tether co-led a $7.5 million investment in Utexo to enable native USDT settlement directly on the Bitcoin network.
Elizabeth Warren blasts SEC over Justin Sun case, warns crypto bills must address Trump’s ‘crypto corruption’
Senator Warren criticized the SEC for dropping its case against Justin Sun, linking it to Trump's crypto ties and demanding legislative action.
Pakistan parliament passes Virtual Assets Act formalizing crypto regulatory authority
Pakistan's parliament enacted the Virtual Assets Act, 2026, establishing PVARA as a permanent regulator for crypto service providers.
Bitcoin sinks below $69,000 as US job market unexpectedly shed 92,000 jobs in February
Bitcoin fell below $69,000 after US nonfarm payrolls unexpectedly dropped by 92,000 in February.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: Aave drops 4.3% as all index constituents trade lower
The CoinDesk 20 index fell 2.1% as all 20 constituents, including Aave and Solana, traded lower.
Russia Considers Simplified Licensing Path for Bank-Run Crypto Exchanges
Russia's central bank is considering a simplified licensing process for banks to operate crypto exchanges using existing financial permits.
Crypto Turnaround at Fed With Kraken Decision and Possible New Chair
The Federal Reserve is showing increased acceptance of crypto, highlighted by Kraken receiving a master account and President Trump nominating a pro-Bitcoin candidate to potentially chair the Fed.
Crypto Exchanges Emerge as TradFi Venues amid Tokenized Commodities Boom
Demand for tokenized commodities, especially gold and silver, is surging, driving crypto exchanges to become venues for traditional finance exposure.
1inch and Ondo RWA Volumes Top $2.5B as RWAs Climb
Tokenized RWA trading volume via 1inch's Ondo integration surpassed $2.5 billion, showing strong growth despite the crypto slump.
Strike Secures New York BitLicense, Opening Bitcoin Financial Services to State Residents
Strike received the New York BitLicense and money transmitter license, enabling it to offer Bitcoin services to state residents.
Kazakhstan Central Bank Eyes Crypto-Linked Portfolio Investments
Kazakhstan's central bank plans to invest up to $350 million from reserves into a crypto-linked portfolio starting in April or May.
Cumberland continues Ethereum buying spree with $31M withdrawal from Coinbase
Cumberland, the crypto arm of DRW Holdings, withdrew $31 million in Ethereum from Coinbase amid market volatility.
Bitcoin price news: BTC holds losses, trades near $70,000, after soft U.S. jobs data
Bitcoin held near $70,000 despite unexpectedly weak U.S. jobs data suggesting potential Fed rate cuts.
Jack Mallers’ Strike scores BitLicense to offer New Yorkers bitcoin services
Strike secured a BitLicense and money transmitter license from NYDFS, enabling it to offer bitcoin services to New York residents and businesses.
Bitcoin volatility could explode in April as SEC reviews the market behind ETF leverage
The SEC's April 16 roundtable on options market structure could significantly impact Bitcoin volatility via changes affecting ETF options leverage costs.
Kazakhstan central bank to invest up to $350 million in crypto and digital asset markets
Kazakhstan's central bank plans to invest up to $350 million from its reserves into digital asset-related infrastructure and tech firms.
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.