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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.
Till Death or Seed Phrase: Woman Accused of Spying on Husband, Stealing $172 Million in Bitcoin
A UK man alleges his estranged wife spied on him to steal the seed phrase for his $172 million Bitcoin fortune.
Fed Holds Rates Steady, Crypto Faces ‘Higher for Longer’ Pressure
The Fed held interest rates steady, signaling a 'higher for longer' stance complicated by geopolitical tensions and inflation risks.
Kalshi co-founder fights back against Arizona’s ‘overstep’ in what a lawyer calls a federal-state turf war
Kalshi's co-founder criticized Arizona's 20 criminal counts against the platform as an overstep in a federal-state turf war over prediction markets.
The Daily: SEC and CFTC declare most crypto assets aren’t securities, Tempo mainnet goes live with MPP for agents, and more
The SEC and CFTC issued new guidance classifying most crypto assets as non-securities, while Tempo launched its mainnet with an agent payment protocol.
Ethereum is outperforming Bitcoin when it shouldn’t be — what’s driving it?
Ethereum is currently outperforming Bitcoin, driven by institutional inflows, new staking products, and strong network fundamentals despite geopolitical risk.
Fed holds rates steady as sticky inflation and geopolitics pressure markets
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady amid sticky inflation data and rising geopolitical tensions, causing cautious market reactions.
Bitcoin price news: BTC remains down sharply as Fed stays on hold
The Federal Reserve held its benchmark rate steady, causing Bitcoin to remain sharply lower at $71,600.
Coinbase competes for Cloudflare deal to build an AI stablecoin
Coinbase is reportedly competing to partner with Cloudflare to create a stablecoin specifically designed for AI-related microtransactions.
Hyperliquid’s HYPE token flips Cardano’s ADA in market cap
Hyperliquid’s HYPE token has surpassed Cardano’s ADA in market capitalization, signaling a market shift towards valuing revenue and usage.
Visa Crypto Labs rolls out command line tool for AI bot payments
Visa Crypto Labs launched a CLI tool enabling AI agents to make secure payments directly from the terminal without API keys.
Investors need to brace for higher-for-longer interest rates after Middle East conflict shocks oil market
The Iran war is establishing a permanent inflation floor, ending the era of cheap money and forcing central banks to maintain higher interest rates.
Trump-linked American Bitcoin passes Galaxy in treasury rankings, holdings climb to 6,899 BTC
American Bitcoin surpassed Galaxy Digital in BTC holdings, reaching approximately 6,899 BTC and becoming the 16th largest corporate holder.
Zip Ties, Sleeping Pills and Pepper Spray: Canadian Crypto Millionaire Targeted in Foiled Madrid Kidnapping
A Canadian crypto millionaire narrowly escaped a planned kidnapping in Madrid after witnesses alerted police who subsequently arrested two Serbian suspects.
FTX to distribute $2.2 billion to creditors starting March 31
FTX will begin distributing $2.2 billion to creditors on March 31, marking its fourth round of repayments.
When price stops working, yield starts mattering
As crypto prices correct, investors are shifting focus from speculative gains to earning sustainable, crypto-native yield.
Kraken pauses IPO plans amid tough market conditions
Kraken has postponed its IPO due to unfavorable market conditions, despite strong financial performance.
Kraken Pauses IPO Due to Market Uncertainty: Report
Crypto exchange Kraken has suspended its planned initial public offering due to challenging market conditions, including falling crypto prices.
Polymarket buys DeFi startup Brahma to advance smart finance at scale
Polymarket acquired Brahma to enhance its DeFi capabilities and improve user experience with streamlined financial tools.
Qatar evacuates Ras Laffan energy hub after Iran threatens Gulf facilities
Qatar is evacuating its critical Ras Laffan LNG hub following threats by Iran against Gulf energy infrastructure.
Boltz Exchange Launches Atomic USDT Swaps for Lightning Network Users
Boltz Exchange launched non-custodial atomic USDT swaps connecting Lightning Network sats with USDT on Arbitrum via USDT0.
SEC makes huge U-turn, declares crypto tokens are ‘digital commodities’ after years of legal battles
The SEC has reclassified many major crypto tokens as “digital commodities,” signaling a significant shift away from treating them as securities after years of legal uncertainty.
The Protocol: Ethereum community debates foundation’s new mandate document
The Ethereum community is debating a new mandate document from the Ethereum Foundation regarding its role and priorities within the ecosystem.
Former Binance CEO CZ waves off accusations on Iran, terror ties
Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) denied accusations that Binance facilitated transactions linked to terrorism financing in Iran.
Senate Banking Committee eyes April vote on crypto market structure bill, Sen. Lummis says
The Senate Banking Committee plans a markup and vote on a crypto market structure bill before the end of April, according to Senator Lummis.
American Bitcoin's BTC holdings overtake Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital
Trump-linked American Bitcoin now holds 6,899 BTC, surpassing Galaxy Digital to become the 16th-largest public holder.
Tempo debuts mainnet and machine payments layer for autonomous agents
Tempo launched its mainnet and the Machine Payments Protocol to facilitate instant, scalable payments for autonomous agents.
US Senators Urge Swift Action on Bitcoin, Crypto Market Structure Bill
US Senators, including Cynthia Lummis, are pressing for swift passage of crypto market structure legislation, targeting an April markup.
Polymarket acquires crypto startup Brahma as prediction platform looks to boost liquidity: Fortune
Prediction platform Polymarket has acquired crypto payments startup Brahma to enhance user experience and boost liquidity for less popular bets.
HIVE launches first AI GPU cluster in Paraguay as miner expands beyond bitcoin
HIVE Digital Technologies launched its first AI GPU cluster in Paraguay, signaling a shift from solely bitcoin mining to AI computing.
Crypto exchange Kraken freezes multibillion-dollar IPO plan due to difficult market conditions
Kraken's parent company, Payward, has paused its planned multibillion-dollar IPO due to challenging cryptocurrency market conditions.
The S&P 500 is officially coming to crypto with its first-ever 24/7 perpetual futures product
The S&P 500 will be available for crypto trading 24/7 through Hyperliquid, offering non-U.S. investors continuous access.
Key U.S. senator on crypto market structure bill negotiation: 'We think we've got it'
Senator Lummis believes a key crypto market structure bill is nearing completion and will be voted on in April.
Tempo Mainnet goes live with Machine Payments Protocol for agents
Tempo launched its mainnet and Machine Payments Protocol, aiming to streamline machine-to-machine payments and support high-volume transactions.
Playnance Puts G Coin Presale in Focus as March 18 Launch Day Arrives
Playnance launches G Coin, a utility token for its live entertainment ecosystem encompassing games, sports, and on-chain transactions.
Benchmark cuts price target for blockchain firm Bakkt by nearly 50%
Benchmark reiterated a 'buy' rating for Bakkt but slashed its price target by almost 50% to $22.
Bank of Korea adds two banks to digital won trials as real-world testing begins
The Bank of Korea expanded its digital won pilot program to nine banks, initiating real-world testing of deposit tokens for various transactions.
The DAO dream is over? Billion dollar crypto company shuts down, kills token launch citing ‘no users’
Crypto governance tooling company Tally shut down, canceling its planned ICO because the market for venture-backed coordination software lacked sufficient users and monetization.
Stripe-led payments blockchain Tempo goes live with AI agent protocol
Tempo, a blockchain developed by Stripe and Paradigm, launched its mainnet, enabling fast, low-cost stablecoin payments and autonomous AI agent transactions.
The privacy paradox: regulating zero-knowledge finance in the EU and beyond
Zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) offer a solution to financial compliance's privacy paradox by enabling verifiable proof of adherence without exposing sensitive data.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: index falls 3.1% as all constituents trade lower
The CoinDesk 20 index dropped 3.1% as all 20 constituent assets traded lower, led down by UNI and AAVE.
Crypto news: survey finds institutional investors planning to boost allocations
Institutional investors plan to increase crypto allocations despite risk concerns, prioritizing risk management and regulatory clarity.
DeFi leaders push for more decentralized finance in US university curricula
A coalition of DeFi projects urged US universities to integrate more decentralized finance education into their business and law school curricula.
Breez SDK Launches Passkey Login for Seedless Bitcoin Wallets
Breez SDK now supports Passkey Login, enabling self-custodial Bitcoin wallets without requiring users to manage traditional seed phrases.
S&P Dow Jones Indices licenses brand for first official S&P 500 perp to trade on Hyperliquid
S&P Dow Jones Indices has licensed its S&P 500 brand to Trade[XYZ] for the first officially licensed perpetual derivative contract on Hyperliquid.
SEC, CFTC Declare Most Crypto Assets Not Securities in Landmark Guidance
The SEC and CFTC issued joint guidance classifying most digital assets, like stablecoins and digital commodities, as not being securities.
S&P 500 perpetual trading goes live on Hyperliquid with S&P DJI license
Hyperliquid launched the first officially licensed perpetual derivative contract for the S&P 500, expanding access to the index for non-US investors.
Stripe and Paradigm’s Tempo blockchain integrates RedStone as data feed provider
Tempo blockchain, co-developed by Stripe and Paradigm, has integrated RedStone as its oracle provider for continuous FX data feeds.
Bitcoin nears inflection point ahead of Fed meeting as liquidity and resistance collide, analysts say
Bitcoin hovers around $70,000 as traders await the Fed's decision, facing resistance and shifting liquidity ahead of key policy announcements.
Strategy’s STRC-fueled bitcoin buying spree highlights sentiment-driven structural risks: K33
K33 research indicates Strategy's bitcoin purchases, funded by STRC preferred stock, introduce sentiment-driven structural risks to the market.
Bitcoin Price Falls to $72,000 as Fed Uncertainty Triggers Pullback
Bitcoin's price dropped to $72,000 due to uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve's upcoming decision and rising oil prices.