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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.
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.