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STRC: The Global Bitcoin Dollar Cost Average
STRC is a variable-rate financial instrument designed by Strategy to maintain a fixed $100 price, enabling a global, price-independent Dollar Cost Averaging mechanism for Bitcoin.
Kenya seeks public comment on draft VASP rules covering licensing and stablecoin backing
Kenya's National Treasury released draft VASP regulations for public comment, detailing licensing, reserve, and stablecoin backing requirements.
Fed decision tonight will likely decide whether Bitcoin gets past $80k
Investors await the Federal Reserve's policy decision, which, along with updated projections, will test Bitcoin's ability to break the $80,000 threshold.
Whales move over 44,000 Bitcoin to exchanges ahead of Fed meeting
Large Bitcoin holders transferred over 44,000 BTC to exchanges, potentially signaling a price correction before the Fed meeting.
UK lawmakers urge ‘immediate moratorium’ on crypto political donations
UK lawmakers are calling for a halt to cryptocurrency donations to political parties due to concerns about transparency and potential foreign influence.
Powell's comments on oil, inflation may provide BTC price guidance: Crypto Daybook Americas
Bitcoin traders await Federal Reserve Chair Powell's comments on inflation and oil prices for potential market direction.
Wallet maker Tangem doubles annual revenue to more than $60 million as self-custody shifts toward ‘active’ use
Tangem's revenue doubled in 2025 to over $60 million due to a shift towards 'active self-custody' and increased user engagement.
Moody’s brings trusted credit insights to blockchain networks with Token Integration Engine
Moody’s is integrating its credit analysis into blockchain networks via the Token Integration Engine (TIE), enhancing transparency and efficiency.
BTC’s rally runs into 'sell the news' risk ahead of FOMC meeting
Bitcoin's recent rally faces potential correction as the FOMC meeting approaches, historically triggering short-term bearish trends.
BTC price treads water near $74,000 as derivatives signal caution: Crypto Markets Today
Bitcoin stabilized around $74,200 with reduced volume as traders await the Fed meeting, showing cautious derivatives positioning.
Bhutan moves over $72 million in bitcoin amid growing outflows: Arkham
Bhutan transferred approximately $72.32 million in 973 bitcoin from its sovereign wealth fund, Druk Holding & Investments.
Crypto tried to cut out Visa and Mastercard — now they’re buying up blockchain companies
Mastercard is acquiring stablecoin infrastructure firm BVNK for up to $1.8 billion amid a race with Visa to integrate blockchain technology.
Moody’s launches Token Integration Engine to bring credit analysis onchain, starting with Canton
Moody's launched the Token Integration Engine (TIE) to integrate credit analysis directly into blockchain workflows, beginning with the Canton Network.
Bitcoin news today: BTC price fails to penetrate $75,000 even after SEC, CFTC crypto guidance
Bitcoin struggled to surpass $75,000 despite new SEC and CFTC guidance on crypto token classifications.
UK lawmakers urge ‘immediate ban’ on crypto political donations
UK lawmakers are calling for an immediate ban on cryptocurrency donations to political parties due to concerns about electoral integrity.
Stablecoin payments firm TransFi raises $19 million for global expansion
Stablecoin payments firm TransFi secured $19.2 million to expand its cross-border platform into emerging markets.
Bitrefill blames North Korea-linked Lazarus hacker group for compromising 18,500 purchase records
Bitrefill suffered a cyberattack by the Lazarus Group, exposing 18,500 purchase records, but the company will cover the losses.
‘Institutional conviction is back’: Bitcoin ETFs post longest inflow streak in five months
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs achieved a seven-day inflow streak, the longest in five months, signaling renewed institutional conviction.
Ethereum’s Fast Confirmation Rule Is Rolling Out: What Does It Bring?
Ethereum is introducing the Fast Confirmation Rule (FCR) to slash L1 to L2 deposit times to about 13 seconds.
Ripple news: XRP hovers near $14 million options battleground that could sway trading
XRP is trading near a $14.6 million options cluster at $1.40 on Deribit, which could significantly influence its short-term price action.
Why the SEC-CFTC Guidance May Make the Clarity Act Irrelevant
Recent SEC-CFTC guidance classifying most crypto assets and addressing staking/airdrops may diminish the need for the Clarity Act.
Ripple Eyes Brazil VASP License as Institutional Adoption Grows
Ripple plans to apply for a VASP license in Brazil amid growing institutional adoption of its payment solutions.
Mark Zuckerberg’s $80 Billion Metaverse Dream Just Died: Here’s Why
Meta is discontinuing Horizon Worlds on Quest headsets, signaling a major retreat from Zuckerberg's VR metaverse vision due to massive financial losses.
PI Drops 40% After Kraken Listing — What Went Wrong?
Pi Network's price fell 40% after its Kraken listing due to low trading volume and increased exchange supply.
Hong Kong’s RedotPay eyes $150 million raise ahead of US IPO: Bloomberg
Hong Kong-based RedotPay is reportedly seeking a $150 million funding round ahead of a potential US IPO valuing the firm over $4 billion.
Aster DEX Launches Privacy Layer-1 as Trading Volume Falls 76% From Peak
Aster DEX launched its Layer-1 blockchain with default privacy features, despite a 76% drop in trading volume from its peak.
US SEC-CFTC Joint Rule Rewrites Crypto: Why It Matters
The US SEC and CFTC jointly issued a rule establishing a taxonomy for crypto assets, clarifying which tokens are securities and which are not.
Stratton wins Illinois Senate primary, defeating crypto-backed Krishnamoorthi
Juliana Stratton won the Illinois Democratic Senate primary, defeating Raja Krishnamoorthi who received significant funding from the crypto PAC Fairshake.
Tim Scott expects stablecoin yield compromise proposal by week’s end
Senator Tim Scott anticipates a compromise on stablecoin yield regulations this week, potentially resolving a key obstacle to US stablecoin legislation.
When Will the US–Iran War End? Polymarket Users Have a Date
Polymarket users predict the US-Iran war will likely conclude by June 2026, driven by political strain and economic pressures.
Citi slashes Bitcoin target by $31,000 despite rising prices as Washington delays stall crypto breakout
Citigroup lowered its 12-month Bitcoin and Ethereum price targets due to slower-than-expected US regulatory progress, despite recent price increases.
SEC will Consider most Crypto Assets not Securities under Federal Law
The SEC announced an interpretation stating most crypto assets are not securities under federal law.
Senate is making progress on market structure bill, Banking panel head says
Senator Tim Scott announced that the Senate's stalled crypto market structure bill is advancing, with a stablecoin yield draft expected soon.
SEC Clarifies Rules for Crypto Airdrops and Staking in Joint Guidance with CFTC
The SEC and CFTC issued joint guidance clarifying how securities laws apply to crypto airdrops and staking activities.
Ethereum governance solution Tally used by Uniswap, Arbitrum and others is winding down
Ethereum governance solution Tally is shutting down after five years due to market conditions and a failed ICO plan.
From $5 to $75,000: Bitcoin’s Saint Patrick’s Day Prices Shows You the Wild Ride of Bitcoin
Bitcoin's price has dramatically increased from $5 in 2012 to around $75,000 today, driven by growing demand and limited supply.
Jack Mallers Confirmed As A Bitcoin 2026 Speaker
Jack Mallers will speak at Bitcoin 2026, sharing his insights on Bitcoin's role in payments, capital markets, and global finance.
US Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Crack Down on Prediction Markets War Bets
US lawmakers introduced the BETS OFF Act to ban betting on sensitive government operations like war on prediction markets.
Moody’s Launches Onchain Credit ratings via Canton Network
Moody's Ratings has launched the Token Integration Engine (TIE) to deliver its credit analysis directly onto the Canton Network blockchain.
Bhutan Government is Selling Its Bitcoin Again Despite Price Recovery
Bhutan recently sold nearly $27 million in Bitcoin, continuing a trend of offloading holdings despite the cryptocurrency's price recovery.
SEC says most crypto assets fall outside securities laws, including staking, airdrops, and mining
The SEC is clarifying which crypto assets are considered securities, excluding many common activities like staking and mining.
Bitcoin price news: BTC rally faces key hurdle with Wednesday Fed meeting, inflation data
Bitcoin's rally paused ahead of the Federal Reserve meeting, with inflation data and Jerome Powell's statements posing potential hurdles.
CryptoQuant says bitcoin rally could face resistance between $75,000 and $85,000
CryptoQuant predicts potential resistance for Bitcoin between $75,000 and $85,000 despite bullish derivatives market signals.
U.S SEC issues first-ever definitions for what crypto assets are securities
The SEC issued informal guidance defining crypto assets, stating most are not securities, only digital securities are.
Bitcoin Price Rally To $79K Would Make Spot ETF Holders Whole Again
A Bitcoin rally toward $79K would bring US spot ETF investors close to their breakeven point, coinciding with renewed buying interest.
SEC and CFTC unveil new crypto guidance declaring most digital assets are not securities
The SEC and CFTC released joint guidance stating most cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and digital commodities are not securities.
Bitcoin Price Dances Near $75,000 as Market Questions ‘Decoupling’ Narrative
Bitcoin's price approached $75,000, sparking debate about whether it's truly decoupling from traditional risk assets.
Moody’s recession odds hit ‘point of no return’ preparing Bitcoin to show its true market value in 2026
Moody's recession model hit a historical danger zone, setting up Bitcoin's first major test as a mature institutional asset during a potential slowdown.
Morgan Stanley exec says crypto ETF adoption still ‘very early’ as advisors weigh allocations
A Morgan Stanley executive stated that crypto ETF adoption is still in its early stages as advisors evaluate digital asset allocations.
Tether Unveils AI System to Run Large Models on Smartphones
Tether launched an AI training framework allowing large models to be fine-tuned on consumer hardware like smartphones.
Mastercard's (MA) $1.8 billion deal 'a clear answer' to stablecoin's unstoppable dominance
Mastercard's $1.8 billion acquisition of BVNK signals a major shift, recognizing stablecoins as a core component of future global payments.
BitMine Stock Price Jumps 16% as Big Money Buys the Gap ETH Left Behind
BitMine's stock price surged 16% as institutional investors capitalized on a price difference following Ethereum's weekend gains.
Arizona AG charges Kalshi with illegal betting as state battles widen
Arizona's Attorney General filed criminal charges against Kalshi for allegedly running an illegal gambling operation and betting on state elections.
Arizona AG Files Charges against Kalshi over ‘Illegal Gambling‘
Arizona's Attorney General filed criminal charges against Kalshi for operating an unlicensed illegal gambling business and betting on elections.
TD Cowen says crypto bill window extends to August recess, reiterates potential delay to 2027
TD Cowen believes the window for passing the crypto market structure bill extends to the August recess, but a delay to 2027 remains possible.
Bitcoin price action retests $75k as G Coin by Playnance enters the utility-token conversation
Bitcoin is retesting the $75k level after a February dip, while Playnance’s G Coin aims to establish itself as a utility-driven token.
Bitrefill reports Lazarus-style exploit drained funds and exposed some user data
Bitrefill suffered a sophisticated cyberattack on March 1, linked to Lazarus Group, draining funds and exposing some user data.
US Senators Introduce ‘BETS OFF’ Act To Stop War Betting Amid Iran Strike
US Senators have proposed the ‘BETS OFF’ Act to ban wagering on prediction markets related to sensitive government actions following suspicious bets before military operations.
VersaBank Adds FX to Tokenized Deposits for Cross-Border Payments
VersaBank is adding real-time foreign exchange conversion to its tokenized deposit platform for cross-border payments.
Bitrefill Discloses Cyberattack, Points to North Korea’s Lazarus Group
Bitrefill suffered a cyberattack starting March 1, likely perpetrated by North Korea's Lazarus Group, resulting in stolen funds and limited customer data exposure.
The Daily: Messari CEO steps down amid layoffs in ‘AI-first’ pivot, Mastercard to acquire BVNK for up to $1.8 billion, and more
The Daily covers Messari's CEO resignation and layoffs during an AI shift, Mastercard's acquisition of BVNK, PayPal's PYUSD expansion, and other crypto news.
XRP rallies as ledger activity surges — even as ETFs suffer over $50 million in outflows
XRP's price rose nearly 10% as network activity increased, despite over $50 million in outflows from XRP ETFs.
Charlie Lee on Litecoin, crypto cycles, and what still matters
Charlie Lee discussed Litecoin's focus on payments, the importance of fungibility, and the intersection of AI and crypto.
Aster launches privacy-focused Layer 1 for perpetual trading as ASTER token jumps 8%
Aster launched its privacy-focused Layer 1 blockchain mainnet, Aster Chain, featuring zero-knowledge encryption for stealth trading, causing its ASTER token to rise.
Kalshi faces criminal charges in Arizona over sports and election contracts
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes filed 20 criminal counts against prediction market Kalshi for operating an unlicensed gambling business and offering election wagering.
Hyperliquid’s HIP-3 markets hit $1.43 billion open interest fueled by 24/7 tokenized equities, commodities trading
Hyperliquid's HIP-3 markets achieved $1.43 billion in open interest, driven by 24/7 trading of tokenized traditional assets.
Tally shuts down operations amid reduced demand for DAO tools
Tally is ceasing operations after six years due to declining demand for decentralized autonomous organization governance tools.
XO Market bets on user-generated prediction markets to rival Polymarket and Kalshi
XO Market is launching user-generated prediction markets, aiming to disrupt platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi by empowering users to create and trade on markets.
GSR Acquires Autonomous, Architech in $57M Crypto Deal
GSR acquired advisory firms Autonomous and Architech for $57 million to build a comprehensive crypto capital markets platform.
New AI Agents Let Users Create Meme Coins From a Single Prompt
Cysic launched an AI system that generates meme coins from text prompts, utilizing specialized AI agents and cryptographic verification.