The Ethereum Foundation completed a $10.2 million OTC sale of 5,000 ETH to BitMine as part of its treasury management strategy to fund operations and

Santiment says the recent uptick in Bitcoin whale accumulation is a “positive reversal,” and the platform is watching for retail selling to confirm a potential

While many in the industry believe stablecoin rewards are the only sticking point for the US CLARITY Act, a crypto executive said more obstacles could

Banks seek to deploy capital in the most efficient way possible, but capital rules under the Basel III framework make crypto holdings costly.

Johnson said that he could understand why gold and Pokémon cards have investment appeal but not Bitcoin, which he characterized as a scam.

Bitcoin Magazine AI Pivot Won’t Save Everyone, Wintermute Tells Bitcoin Miners Bitcoin miners are caught in the tightest squeeze of the network’s history, and a

Bitcoin faced strong resistance at the $74,500 level, but the shallow price pullback could set the stage for a stronger breakout in BTC and altcoins.

The latest NBC poll shows Trump’s approval among registered voters down 3 points to 44% from 47% in March 2025, with disapproval climbing to 54%.

Bitcoin is on track for its strongest weekly return since its 2025 rally to new highs. Analysts highlight the price levels BTC must reach to

The USDC issuer’s stock is soaring despite a market selloff as stablecoins expand into traditional finance. Meanwhile, Canaan boosts BTC reserves and Wells Fargo eyes

The Pentagon is moving additional warships to the Middle East Trump says war will end when he feels it “in my bones” US GDP for

Ether bulls appear to be targeting $2,800 as their next stop, but ETH futures data shows a divided market with limited odds for a sustained

Analysts at the investment company said the change was significant because the stablecoin “winner” will be the one people use for everyday transactions.

The Bitcoin Policy Institute said the bipartisan support for a de minimis tax exemption for smaller Bitcoin transactions is “encouraging.”

TORONTO, March 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Thomson Reuters (TSX/Nasdaq: TRI) today filed its management proxy circular and related documents in connection with the upcoming special

One judge sided with Custodia Bank, stating that a master account is “indispensable” for a bank’s day-to-day operations and being denied one is “akin to

Bitcoin showed remarkable strength throughout the week, but BTC’s correlation to tech stocks and its reactive spot ETF flows suggest the bear market isn’t over

Stanley Druckenmiller said stablecoins are more efficient, faster and cheaper than fiat running on traditional banking infrastructure.

BlackRock launched a staked Ether exchange-traded fund on Thursday, expanding its crypto offerings beyond its flagship spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs that launched in 2024.

US spot Bitcoin ETFs brought in about $767 million over five straight days of inflows for the first time so far this year.

USDC’s market cap is approaching a record $80 billion, with one analyst linking the surge to capital flight and turmoil in Dubai’s real estate market.

Blockchain’s transparency traces illicit flows better than fiat systems. Industry-wide information sharing and unified AML rules close gaps, without curbing liberty.

Former Coinbase CTO says the crypto industry should build more financial tools for refugees and stateless people as conflicts and migration increase worldwide.

BTC faces bull trap risks due to the formation of a bear flag pattern, with a measured downside target at around $51,000.

Bitcoin Magazine Policy Group Calls for Bitcoin Inclusion in Proposed Crypto Tax Exemption The Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI) is urging Congress to broaden proposed de

Bitcoin Magazine David Bailey Confirmed As A Bitcoin 2026 Speaker David Bailey has been officially confirmed as a speaker at Bitcoin 2026, returning to the

Another of Trump’s yes men with ‘expert’ comments on his war. US Treasury Secretary Bessent says we know that Iran has not mined the Strait

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce urged regulators to simplify corporate disclosure rules and allow experimentation with tokenized securities via a potential innovation exemption.

New Zealand manufacturing activity held strong in February with the PMI at 55.0, marking the first three-month run above 55 since mid-2021. Summary: New Zealand

Senator John Thune reportedly said that the chamber would prioritize the SAVE America Act before addressing a vote on bipartisan bills like crypto market structure.

Bitcoin Magazine Strategy (MSTR) Bought Over 4,000 Bitcoin Today via STRC As Strong Week Continues Strategy appears to have purchased more than 4,000 bitcoin on

The iShares Staked Ethereum Trust will distribute staking rewards on a monthly basis from institutional-grade Ethereum validators run by Figment, Galaxy Digital and Attestant.

Officials say U.S. planning underestimated Iran’s willingness to disrupt the Strait of Hormuz, exposing weaknesses in the administration’s decision-making process. CNN with the info. Summary:

The U.S., EU and Japan are preparing a coordinated critical minerals trade framework that could include price floors and tariffs aimed at countering China’s dominance

ICYMI – Tesla receives UK licence to supply electricity to homes, expanding its push into retail energy. Summary: Tesla Energy Ventures has been granted a

Donald Trump is billed as the keynote speaker at an event in Florida for his top memecoin holders, which comes as the token hits an

Fraudulent tech workers with ties to North Korea target a range of industries, including blockchain companies, with schemes and infrastructure spreading worldwide.

Japan warns on oil price impact, signals FX action as USD/JPY nears 160 ICYMI – Tesla wins UK licence to supply electricity to households US,

Japan trade minister Akazawa: Will continue to discuss Japan’s allocation and timing of IEA-led coordinated oil reserves release Japanese government, together with private sector operators,

Aave founder Stani Kulechov says a user confirmed a warning to proceed with the swap, despite “extraordinary slippage,” while a MEV bot also attacked the

Senators Chris Van Hollen, Elizabeth Warren and Ruben Gallego have vowed to ensure that the Justice Department “conducts a serious investigation into Binance.”

The fresh capital from Kraken’s parent company, ARK Invest, and Bitmine has backed Eightco’s new bets on OpenAI and MrBeast.

EUROPEAN SESSION In the European session, the main highlight is the monthly UK GDP report. The consensus sees a 0.2% expansion in January. The data

The Bitcoin Policy Institute wants to ensure “US regulators get Bitcoin’s treatment right” when the Federal Reserve issues proposals to implement the Basel framework.

Miners who treat their Bitcoin holdings as a working asset rather than a passive reserve “will carry a structural edge into the next halving,” says

Prior +0.1% GDP +0.8% vs +0.9% y/y expected Prior +0.7% The more detailed breakdown as per the following: Services +0.0% vs +0.2% m/m expected Prior

Prior +0.3% HICP +1.1% vs +1.1% y/y prelim Prior +0.4% The HICP is the more important measure as that’s what the ECB targets. The final

Prior +2.3% HICP +2.5% vs +2.5% y/y prelim Prior +2.4% Core CPI +2.7% vs +2.6% y/y prior No changes to the preliminary estimates here. As

Vitalik Buterin said he is no longer closely aligned with the Future of Life Institute after its strategy shifted following his 2021 SHIB donation.

US and China’s yield crossover amid whale buying suggest Bitcoin may be close to a price bottom, setting up for a move toward six figures

MetaComp’s Pre-A+ funding round, backed by Alibaba and Spark Venture, brings the total capital raised to $35 million, with aims to expand its StableX Network

Sweden is investigating a reported leak tied to CGI Sverige after hackers claimed they exposed source code from the country’s e-government platform.

Bitcoin price analysis saw conditions slowly “building” to support a breakout as BTC emerged as the strongest macro performer since the US and Israel-Iran war

The crypto conference organizer said tickets will remain valid for the rescheduled April 2027 event, with holders also able to transfer tickets to the Singapore

Trump reportedly told G7 leaders during a virtual summit on Wednesday that Iran was on the verge of a total military and political collapse. According

Hong Kong is set to issue its first stablecoin issuer licenses, with HSBC and Standard Chartered likely among a “very small number” of initially approved

XRP’s technical and onchain signals hint at a significant breakout, with bulls eyeing an “explosive” rally toward $2.55.

On US escorts in Strait of Hormuz: We would do it if we needed to Hopefully, things are going to go very well We’re going

Trump on Iran: Going to be hitting them very hard over the next week Trump claimed Iran was “about to surrender” a day before the

Prediction market volume scales every month, as resolution infrastructure becomes a bottleneck. Opaque outcomes drive capital to headline markets only.

Prior -24.8K Unemployment rate: 6.7% vs 6.6% expected Prior 6.5% Full-time employment change: -108.4K vs +44.9k last month Part-time employment change: +24.5K vs -69.7K last

Prior estimate 1.4% GDP 2nd estimate 0.7% versus 1.4% preliminary. This is well below the expectations going into the 1st cut of the GDP (was

Prior was +2.9% PCE M/M +0.3% vs +0.3% expected Prior +0.4% Core PCE Y/Y +2.8% vs +3.1% expected Prior +3.0% Core PCE M/M +0.4% vs

US equity futures are flirting with the best levels of the pre-market following a wave of economic data that points to rate cuts if/when the

The Bank of England is open to fixes on its proposed stablecoin framework, but one official said it needs better feedback from crypto industry participants.

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Reclaims $73,000 as War Shakes Markets, Outperforming Gold and Stocks The Bitcoin price has outperformed gold, silver, and major U.S. equity

Law enforcement agencies seized 34 domains, 23 servers and froze $3.5 million in crypto linked to SocksEscort, a proxy service that hijacked 369,000 devices.

Yield-bearing stablecoins are growing faster than the broader market as US lawmakers remain divided over how crypto yield should be regulated.

Consumer sentiment preliminary for March 55.5 vs 55.0 estimate. Weakest cents December of last year. prior month 56.6. Current conditions 57.8 vs 56.6 prior month

Prior month 6.542M revised to 6.550M JOLTs Job openings for January 6.946MM vs 6.700 M estimate. Hires 5.294M vs 5.272M prior (revised) Separations 5.105M vs

Olivier Janssens’ Destiny project offered Nevis residents $100 a month if the government approves the development, triggering sharp local criticism, the Financial Times reported.

Mexico’s President said she helped to broker talks between the US and Cuba that are now confirmed. Various reports said the talks have started and

Bitcoin bulls squeezed the market toward $74,000 again as promising US inflation data buoyed risk assets, but BTC price forecasts stayed mixed.

We are deep into the improvisation phase of the war with Iran. Donald Trump told The Brian Kilmeade Show he will know the Iran conflict

The WSJ reports that the US is moving additional warships to the Middle East, citing three US officials. It says that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

AI-driven data center demand is reviving nuclear power across the US, and Bitcoin miners were among the first to tap nuclear energy to run high-performance

The USDt-settled contracts allow traders to speculate on the price movements of the two companies’ shares around the clock without owning the underlying stocks.

Ether’s road to recovery looked clearer, especially if the balance in Ethereum accumulation wallets and the staked supply continue rising at their current pace.

The average rate of 30 year mortgage has shot up to 6.41%. That is the highest rate since September of last year and comes after

Bitcoin Magazine South African Eskom Considering Discount Power for Bitcoin Miners as Solar Creates Surplus Eskom, a South African electricity public utility,  is exploring plans

The non-profit organization said the goal is to make Ethereum so decentralized that it could function even if the foundation ceases to exist.

Canada just posted its worst jobs report since the pandemic. The 83,900 jobs losses were the worst in a month since 2022 and — worse

According to the Bloomberg Intelligence strategist, the oil shock and rising volatility across commodities and crypto may foreshadow a broader correction in equities.

Prior was -95.0B Last Feb was -137B The fiscal year-to-date deficit is $1.004 trillion vs $1.147 trillion a year earlier Outlays $621B vs $603B a

This is from Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian: Talking to leaders of Russia and Pakistan, I reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to peace in the region. The only

Says oil will be coming down Says the US has hit 28 mine ships They’ve hit Iran’s leadership twice We’ve heard all this before, just

Bitcoin Magazine Samourai Letter #4: Notes From The Inside Dear Reader, As I write this letter to you it is January 19th, 2026. I have

There is nothing on the schedule of events to move around markets too much. As for the war, this raises more questions than answers: Trump

Bitcoin Magazine Cosmos Health (COSM) Buys $600K in Bitcoin, Expands Digital Asset Treasury Cosmos Health Inc. announced it has purchased $600,000 worth of Bitcoin as

EU officials warn a sustained energy shock from Middle East tensions could push inflation above 3% in 2026 and slow economic growth across the bloc.

Stocks finish mixed as energy surges and yields rise EU warns that the US war on Iran could push EU inflation above 3% Bitcoin continues

The U.S. has launched sweeping Section 301 probes into manufacturing overcapacity across 16 trading partners, opening the door to a new wave of tariffs. Summary:

An oil tanker near Iraq’s Umm Qasr port erupted in flames, with preliminary reports pointing to a possible direct attack on the vessel. Some reports

Bitcoin Magazine Coinbase CPO Rejects Claims of Opposing Bitcoin Tax Relief as Jack Dorsey Demands Clarity from Brian Armstrong Coinbase Chief Policy Officer Faryar Shirzad

Summary: Morgan Stanley limited withdrawals from its North Haven Private Income Fund after redemption requests reached nearly 11% of shares outstanding. The fund returned about

UK housing demand weakened in February as geopolitical tensions and higher energy prices raised fears mortgage rates could remain elevated. Summary: The RICS house price

China is expected to maintain targeted fiscal support for local governments as rising debt and weak revenues tighten fiscal headroom, Fitch says. Summary: Fitch Ratings

Stephen Gregory, a former compliance executive at CEX.IO and Gemini, has taken over as CEO of Binance.US, a crypto exchange that was once a target

Container ship hit by projectile near UAE port of Jebel Ali Australia allows higher sulphur fuel imports to protect supply security Drone strikes hit Oman

Ledger’s white-hat security team said it found a flaw in MediaTek’s secure boot chain that can be used to steal sensitive information from certain Android

Metaplanet said the new firm would support Japan-based Bitcoin projects in the payments and lending space in addition to stablecoins and tokenization-focused startups.

Industry groups have criticized the UK’s proposed stablecoin holding limits, arguing they would signal that the UK is hostile to crypto and stifle innovation.

Global demand for the US dollar is “massive,” and stablecoin yields will only bring more interest to the currency, argued the White House crypto chief.

Kalshi claims in a preemptive lawsuit that there is “a substantial risk” that Iowa will take action against it after a meeting it had with

Andreessen Horowitz partner Noah Levine says AI agents made $1.6 million in payments in the past month, which “is not a big number, but the

Law firm MinterEllisonRuddWatts, which acted on behalf of the stablecoin’s issuer, says the designation of the token is an important step for regulatory clarity.

EUROPEAN SESSION In the European session, we don’t have anything on the agenda. The focus remains on the US-Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz

Bonk.fun warned users not to use its site after attackers hijacked the domain and pushed a fake wallet-draining prompt.

Prosecutors say testimony from two former FTX executives cited by the defense does not qualify as newly discovered evidence, Bloomberg reported.

CFTC Chair Michael Selig has said that the agency has authority over prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket and warned it will defend that jurisdiction

CPI Y/Y 3.2% vs 3.1% expected Prior 2.1% (revised to 2.7%) India’s retail inflation accelerated more than expected in February, reaching 3.21% on an annual

Investors allege JPMorgan helped facilitate fund flows in a $328 million crypto Ponzi scheme, while a parallel federal case targets Goliath Ventures’ founder.

Bitcoin analysts said buyers were regaining control, but reclaiming $78,000 as support was key to reversing the overall downtrend.

India’s inflation rate increases to 3.2% in February, slightly above consensus India reportedly sees first oil vessel reach its port since the US-Iran conflict started

Chinese investors defrauded in the Zhimin Qian case are asking the UK High Court to reject a redress plan for 61,000 seized Bitcoin, saying it

Iran operations to take weeks, not months Navy escort will happen relatively soon Escorts can’t happen now Hormuz tanker escort likely by the end of

The National Tax Service has opened a procurement bid for a platform to analyze crypto trading data and flag potential tax evasion.

On this episode of Money Never Sleeps Radio with Louis Velazquez we put the spotlight on Netflix, AI and the impact that it will have

Stablecoins move trillions each year but mostly sit unused, leaving a widespread inefficiency across crypto markets.

Prior month housing starts 1.387M Housing starts for January 1.487M vs 1.348M last month Building permits 1.376M vs 1.410M estimate Prior month 1.455M Housing Completions

Prior was 213K (revised to 214K) initial jobless claims 213K vs vs 215K est 4 week moving average 212K vs 216K last week Continuing claims

Ray Dalio argues Bitcoin cannot replace gold as a store of value, citing central bank demand, market maturity and Bitcoin’s risk-asset behavior.

Prior was -72.9B Goods trade -80.8B vs -98.54B The deficit came in at $54.5B compared to $72.9B in December (revised), a swing of $18.4 billion.

Prior was -1.30B Exports 62.48B vs 65.55B prior Imports 66.13B vs 66.85B prior Canada’s merchandise exports decreased 4.7%, while imports were down 1.1%. The 4.7%

Chains are launching perp DEXs to capture trading activity, but history suggests liquidity will consolidate around only a handful of platforms.

Binance Research says US midterms could set up a rebound for Bitcoin and stocks, though oil shocks and Middle East tensions may weigh near term.

BlackRock’s iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF will trade on the Nasdaq, offering spot exposure and staking income with a reduced 0.12% fee on the first

Bitcoin Magazine Ark Labs Raises $5.2M with Tether to Bring Programmable Finance to Bitcoin A startup focused on expanding Bitcoin’s financial capabilities has raised fresh

A new FATF report says crypto exchanges operating offshore can create gaps in AML enforcement, making it harder for regulators to track illicit activity.

Bitcoin reacted in kind to calm US macro data, while oil stayed volatile amid uncertainty over the duration of the Middle East conflict.

Bitcoin Magazine Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Strategy With Venture Fund and Asset Management Unit Tokyo-listed bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet is expanding its strategy beyond holding bitcoin,

New research examines how investor behavior, wallet architectures, and operational security practices determine what genuine self-custody requires in 2026.

Crypto ATMs or kiosks are the “lowest-friction extraction channel available to scammers,” said cybersecurity firm CertiK.

Bitcoin Magazine Samourai Letter #5: The Skinwalker Dear Reader, It has been a while since we last spoke. My last letter was written on the

Ark and Unchained say about one-third of the Bitcoin supply remains exposed to future quantum threats, though the risk is still years away.

Bitcoin Magazine Binance: U.S. Midterms Historically Followed by Strong Bitcoin Gains New research from Binance suggests the upcoming 2026 United States midterm elections could set

Bitcoin Magazine 3rd Bitcoin Golf Championship Lands at Bali Hai Golf Club Before Bitcoin 2026 Vegas Conference Bitcoin Sports Network (BSN) will host the 3rd

Bitcoin showed early signs of overtaking gold in the market as new data outlined an opportunity based on historical returns around the US midterm elections.

WTI crude oil is now up 10% and has risen above the highs from Asian trading. Britain’s Defence Secretary says “it’s clear Iran is likely

In the opening days of the Iran war, there was something of a shock in markets but then markets settled into the idea that it

European equities finished the session broadly lower, with Spain’s Ibex leading the declines. The selling pressure was fairly widespread across the region as risk sentiment

Comments from Iranian officials appear to be sending mixed signals, but the latest remarks suggest some effort to ease concerns about a full disruption of

High-yield 4.871% WI level at the time of the auction 4.878% Tail -0.7 basis points versus 6 month average of +0.2 basis points bid to

Bitcoin Magazine Corporate Bitcoin Holdings Hit Record High as Institutions Accumulate 2.8x Mining Supply: Report Corporate ownership of bitcoin has reached a new high in

“This ends today,“ said CFTC Chair Michael Selig, who has been reiterating his position that the agency has exclusive jurisdiction overseeing prediction markets platforms.

The funding will support development of a programmable execution layer designed to enable faster issuance and settlement of digital assets on the network.

A looming private credit crisis risked triggering liquidity crunches that could initially suppress Bitcoin prices, but Fed interventions may ignite a major BTC rally.

Bitcoin Magazine Paraguay Adopts Stricter Crypto Oversight, Mandates Detailed Transaction on Bitcoin Reporting Paraguay’s National Directorate of Tax Revenue (DNIT) has issued General Resolution No.

On this episode of Money Never Sleeps Radio with Louis Velazquez the focus is put on the Nasdaq and NYSE American cracking down on repeat

Bitcoin Magazine $1 Million Bitcoin Isn’t as Far-Fetched as It Sounds, Analyst Says Bitcoin reaching $1 million per coin often sounds unrealistic to investors, but

Oil prices are rising once again after a CNN report said Iran has begun laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz. “Iran has begun laying

Do you ever get the sense that someone is playing games? CNN reported just minutes ago that Iran has placed a few dozen mines in

Iran has laid ‘a few dozen’ mines in the Strait of Hormuz – report Trump: We have no reports of Iran placing mines in the

Japan wholesale level inflation indicator, the PPI, is due today. Expected just a loittle softer. Still, the most focus for markets will be on the

North Korea tested a cruise missile designed for naval deployment while backing Iran and condemning U.S. and Israeli military actions. Summary: North Korea conducted a

Bitcoin Magazine Danielle Moinet Confirmed As A Bitcoin 2026 Speaker Danielle Moinet — known to millions of fans worldwide as WWE Superstar Summer Rae —

Japan PPI for February 2026, AKA corporate goods price index (CGPI), measures the price companies charge each other for their goods and services: -0.1% m/m

Goldman Sachs expects February CPI to show easing core inflation as autos and shelter moderate. Data due at 0830 US Eastern time on Wednesday, March

Japan’s wholesale inflation cooled in February but rising oil prices from the Iran conflict threaten to push price pressures higher again. Summary: Japan’s corporate goods

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes said he will start buying Bitcoin when the US Federal Reserve eases monetary policy and starts printing money amid rising tensions

US President Donald Trump’s recent comments about Iran helped trigger a Bitcoin rally, leading to an uptick in social media sentiment about Bitcoin.

Nvidia founder Jensen Huang says AI will create countless jobs as the buildout for the tech has only just started and will require many more

Container ship damaged off UAE, hit by suspected projectile near Strait of Hormuz Westpac lifts RBA peak rate forecast to 4.35%, sees RBA hiking rates

New regulatory frameworks weren’t needed when financial infrastructure shifted from paper to electronic records, so it isn’t needed for blockchain either, argues ASIC’s Rhys Bollen.

Senator Angela Alsobrooks says she’s working on a proposal to move a key crypto bill forward, but crypto and the banks will have to compromise.

Bitcoin doesn’t need to take 50% of gold’s market share to reach one million dollars per coin if one is looking into the next 10

Data shows that Ether price dynamics are being driven by capital flows rather than network activity growth, said CryptoQuant analyst Julio Moreno.

A proposal to transfer control of Aave’s brand assets and intellectual property to its DAO failed in January, prompting debate over the protocol’s long-term direction.

Prior +2.1% HICP +2.0% vs +2.0% y/y prelim Prior +2.1% The drop in the headline reading owes much to lower energy prices mostly. So when

EUROPEAN SESSION In the European session, we don’t have much on the agenda other than the Spanish retail sales data which is not going to

The statement said that G7 energy ministers supported, in principle, the implementation of proactive measures in order to address the current market situation. And among

Nasdaq-listed Brera plans to rebrand as Solmate, wind down two soccer teams and propose a 10-for-1 reverse stock split as it pivots toward Solana.

Bitcoin open interest sparked a prediction of high BTC price volatility to come as $70,000 remained the bulls’ key reclaim level.

Tokenized real-world assets have surged 66% in 2026, with funds, gold and equities driving growth across public blockchains.

US spot Bitcoin ETFs continued their March rally, with cumulative monthly inflows reaching $1.56 billion, while XRP ETF selling eased as top holders were revealed.

The ranges of estimates are important in terms of market reaction because when the actual data deviates from the expectations, it creates a surprise effect.

On this episode of Money Never Sleeps Radio with Louis Velazquez, we put a focus on Blockchain and Tokenization, and how the Nasdaq, CME, NYSE

Capo, an external oracle solution used by Aave, triggered around $27 million in liquidations after a pricing glitch, but the lending platform said it is

US prosecutors moved to forfeit $3.44 million in USDt allegedly tied to a crypto investment scam that tricked victims into sending Ether to wallets controlled

Well, it’s not a surprise given that the G7 leaders’ meeting is lined up right after. It is a mere formality now as they look

XRP’s weekly chart mirrors the 2017 setup that projects a massive upward rally, but bulls must first break resistance around $2.

The European Central Bank has launched Appia to guide Europe’s tokenized financial ecosystem anchored in central bank money, with early Pontes pilots planned for 2026.

In this episode of Money Never Sleeps Radio with Louis Velazquez we put a spotlight on Geopolitics, Derivatives and the Energy Markets how Russia, China

Headlines: Oil prices creep back up after Washington fiasco, what’s next? IEA reportedly to announce recommendation on strategic oil reserve release at 1300 GMT G7

Binance filed a lawsuit after the Wall Street Journal reported a Justice Department probe into Iran’s alleged use of the exchange to avoid sanctions.

Bitcoin Magazine A Record $409M Day Shows How Strategy Is Rapidly Scaling Bitcoin Accumulation With STRC STRC’s Record Day and What It Signals for Bitcoin

The US banking giant seeks trademark protection for “WFUSD,” covering crypto trading, payments, staking software and blockchain-based financial services.

AI scaling drains trillions in energy while amplifying errors. Neurosymbolic reasoning and decentralized cognitive systems deliver reliable intelligence without the risk.

Democratic Senator Adam Schiff introduced a bill to ban prediction markets related to war, death and terrorism amid escalating insider trading concerns related to military

Prior was +2.4% y/y CPI +0.3% m/m vs +0.3% expected Prior +0.2% m/m Non-seasonally adjusted, unrounded +0.47% vs +0.37% prior Core CPI 2.5% vs +2.5%

Today’s CPI report was bang in-line with estimates so that gives the Fed breathing room to wait and see what happens with prices. What’s complicating

Bitcoin Magazine Binance Sues Wall Street Journal Over February Article on Iran-Linked Crypto Flows Crypto-exchange Binance has filed a defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street

Investigators say the GainBitcoin case involves about 8,000 investors and losses estimated at roughly 6,606 crore rupees ($790 million).

Axios spoke with Trump “Any time I want it to end, it will end,” Trump said during the five-minute call with Axios. “The war is

SlowMist introduced a layered security framework for Web3 AI agents as autonomous tools handle more onchain actions and digital assets.

Bitcoin Magazine Strive (ASST) Raises Dividend, Adds Bitcoin and Strategy (MSTR) Preferred Stock to Balance Sheet Strive, Inc. said Wednesday it raised the dividend rate

Bitcoin Magazine Mastercard Launches Global Crypto Partner Program to Bridge Digital Assets and Traditional Payments Mastercard has unveiled a new global initiative aimed at bringing

Bitcoin price reacted positively as US CPI inflation conformed to market expectations, as traders stayed in wait-and-see mode.

STRC’s average daily volume implies buying power for about 1,940 BTC per day, more than four times the amount of new Bitcoin mined.

Bitcoin is facing resistance just above $70,000, but the bulls have kept up the pressure, increasing the possibility of a rally to $74,508.

Bitcoin Magazine The Core Issue: Outrunning Entropy, Why Bitcoin Can’t Stand Still The IBD Process Synchronizing a new node to the network tip involves several

The White House is moving to resurrect its tariff agenda through fresh Section 301 probes targeting what it calls unfair trading practices — a workaround

VanEck products will be available on fintech 401(k) provider Basic Capital, offering retirement savers potential exposure to digital assets through exchange-traded funds.

Spain has been bad, may cut off trade Spain’s leadership is not so good On Iran: Not worried about any Iran-backed attacks on US soil

Bitcoin enters its most psychologically challenging cycle phase as BTC sellers and rising losses signal prolonged uncertainty and potentially more pain ahead.

The investment makes Strive the latest corporate to add the yield-generating security to its balance sheet as companies explore Bitcoin-linked treasury instruments.

High-yield. 4.217% WI level at the time of the auction 4.210% Tail 0.7 basis points versus 6 month average of 0.3 basis points Bid to

Ben McKenzie’s film, “Everyone Is Lying to You for Money” touts interviews with former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried on his political donations.

Iran has threatened to strike the US west coast with offensive drones in retaliation for American military operations, according to an FBI warning issued to

On this episode of Money Never Sleeps Radio with Louis Velazquez we focus on the volatility in oil markets and the overall impact and how

Bitcoin Magazine Nasdaq and Crypto-Exchange Kraken Partner to Bring Tokenized Stocks to Global Markets Payward, the parent company of cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, has partnered with

Bitcoin Magazine Coinbase Launches Regulated Bitcoin and Crypto Futures Across Europe Coinbase has rolled out futures contracts to traders in 26 European countries, including Germany,

Pres. Trump has told CBS news: “The war could be over soon” He says that the Iran War is very complete, pretty much” They have

The focus is of course the warmongers, not the data. Nevertheless it’s a busy data agenda. We’ll get revised GDP from Japan, for Q4 2025.

Major US stock indices are rebounding after Trump said that the war could be over soon. He also said that he may look to lower

US stocks rebound into the close as Trump signals war could be over soon US Trump: The war could be over soon Crude oil futures

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Has a Golden Opportunity With AI Agents, It’s Time to Build For all of bitcoin’s life, it has been fighting an uphill

Earlier on Monday Trump did a TACO for the benefit of markets, sending oil down from its highs and boosting stocks: US Trump: The war

Australian consumer sentiment edges higher but households remain pessimistic as inflation fears rise. Summary: Australian consumer sentiment rose modestly in March, breaking a three-month run

Japanese Household Spending January 2026 -2.5% m/m expected +0.8%, prior -2.9% -1.0% y/y expected +2.5%, prior -2.6% This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at

Japanese GDP Q4 2025, final. 0.3% q/q expected 0.3%, prior -0.6% Annualized 1.3% expected 1.2%, prior -2.3% GDP inflation measure 3.4% y/y expected 3.4%, prior

Summary: UK consumer spending grew modestly in February, rising 1.1% year-on-year, highlighting fragile household demand. Sentiment weakened as the Middle East conflict raised fears of

Australian business conditions hold steady while confidence slips into negative territory. Note – this survey was taken before the war. With the surge in energy

Iran signals shipping pressure in Gulf while Trump warns of massive retaliation if oil flows are disrupted. Summary: Iran is reportedly preparing “security duties” on

Japan’s GDP growth revised sharply higher as investment strengthens, but energy risks cloud outlook. Summary: Japan’s fourth-quarter GDP growth was revised sharply higher to 1.3%

China’s trade data for January–February came in much stronger than expected. Exports (USD terms) rose 21.8% y/y (expected 7.1%, previous 6.6%). Imports (USD terms) increased

ICYMI: Goldman Sachs & Barclays warn sustained oil surge could push US inflation toward 3% Trump advisers urge Iran war exit plan amid epic oil

China exports surge at start of 2026 as trade surplus widens sharply. Summary: China’s exports surged 21.8% y/y in January–February, far exceeding expectations and accelerating

Sharplink says it will continue to acquire Ether despite a brutal crypto market sell-off last year that led to a $616.2 million paper loss on

Investment advisors were the biggest buyers of the US-based spot Solana ETFs at over $270 million, while hedge fund managers came in next at $186

Manhattan US Attorney Jay Clayton asked a judge to schedule a retrial in October for Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm on two charges where the

“We want the authority over staking nodes to be highly distributed, and the first step to doing this is to make it easy,” said Ethereum

Bhutan has accumulated around 13,000 Bitcoin since launching state-backed mining operations in 2019, primarily fueled by hydroelectric energy.

Tron joined the Linux Foundation’s Agentic AI Foundation to help develop open infrastructure for AI agents alongside members including Circle and JPMorgan.

EUROPEAN SESSION In the European session, we don’t have much on the agenda other than a couple of low tier releases like the French trade

A consortium of 12 banks, led by SMBC, MUFG, Crédit Agricole CIB and Société Générale, arranged the record financing for AirTrunk’s Tokyo data center expansion.

US Bitcoin ETFs added $167 million in inflows on Monday, while Ether, XRP and Solana funds saw three-day outflows despite a crypto market rebound.

Thai crypto operators reportedly froze 10,000 suspected “mule accounts” as new AML checks and transfer delays took effect in a wider anti-fraud push.

Prior 99.3 Full report here This is a minor setback but the index remains above its 52-year average of 98. This is not a market

Foresight Ventures says regulatory barriers and liquidity advantages are driving consolidation in tokenized equities as the market expands.

Ethereum has failed to remain deflationary since the switch to Proof-of-Stake, as ETH’s price has disappointed Ether investors, particularly against Bitcoin.

Nasdaq rebounds as oil prices ease and Trump suggests the war could end soon. What’s next? US February NFIB small business optimism index 98.8 vs

Dominari Securities, tied to Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., is among the brokerages named in the congressional probe.

Authorities sold the recovered Bitcoin in small batches over 11 days to avoid disrupting the market, according to local media reports.

DeFi lacks its final primitive. Insurance turns hidden risks into priced, programmable coverage. Programmable insurance with uncorrelated capital creates TVC safety nets.

Bitcoin price taps $71,000, with liquidity thin above the spot price and heavy clusters below, setting up a potential sweep of the highs before another

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth held a briefing at the Pentagon today and said: Today will be the hardest day of strikes yet Iran

A French couple was forced to transfer about $1 million in Bitcoin during a fake police home invasion as wrench attacks keep rising, local media

How BIP-360 reshapes Bitcoin’s quantum defense strategy, what it improves and why it stops short of full post-quantum security.

The integration allows Ledger devices to sign BTCVault transactions as Babylon develops infrastructure to use Bitcoin as collateral.

Strategy sold a record amount of STRC, estimated to fund 1,420 Bitcoin purchases in a single day after easing ATM sales restrictions.

Michael Selig said blockchain-powered prediction markets could improve price discovery and public information, even as several US states challenge the platforms in court.

Bitcoin Magazine Tornado Cash’s Roman Storm Could Face 40 Years as Government Seeks New Trial Federal prosecutors in Manhattan want another chance to convict Tornado

Prior was 3.91m (worst reading since 2024 but revised to 4.02m) Home sales change +1.7% vs -8.4% prior Days on the market 47 vs 46

Bitcoin Magazine Blockstream’s Jade Hardware Wallet Adds Lightning Network Support, Enabling Instant Bitcoin Payments From Cold Storage Hardware wallets have long been the gold standard

Trust Wallet launched address poisoning protection on 32 EVM chains, adding scam address screening as wallet security pressure intensifies.

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Jumps Above $70,000 After Oil Shock, On-Chain Data Points to New Support Zone Bitcoin price steadied this week after a burst

The move to revive Solana ecosystem journalism comes after a $40 million treasury wallet breach at parent Step Finance led to its shuttering.

Republicans in the US House of Representatives have threatened the future of an affordable housing bill if it doesn’t include an outright ban on CBDCs.

Bitcoin copied a relief rally in stocks, but concerns focus on downside liquidity and looming 50-day moving average resistance.

Bitcoin Magazine Bhutan Keeps Selling Its Bitcoin, Reserves Sold by Over Half Bhutan’s state-owned investment arm has steadily sold portions of the country’s Bitcoin reserves,

Bitcoin miner Canaan boosted its BTC and ETH reserves to record levels in February, expanding its Texas operations even as many public mining firms reduce

HYPE technical setup points to an initial breakout toward $50, with growing demand for macro-linked perps adding to the upside case.

Bitcoin Magazine Investment Bank Gives Strategy (MSTR) and Strive (ASST) Buy Ratings, Flags Bitcoin Treasury Discounts Investment bank B. Riley has entered the corporate bitcoin

High Yield: 3.579% vs 6-month avg. 3.563% WI level at the time of the auction 3.568% Tail 1.1 bps vs 6 month average of -0.6

A policy paper from the UK government’s Home Office said that “vulnerabilities remain” in authorities’ attempts to fight fraud in emerging payments, including digital assets.

Bitcoin Magazine Netflix Censored Bitcoin Sponsors on Boxer Trunks During Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua Broadcast Netflix blocked Bitcoin-related sponsors from appearing on a pro

Bitcoin’s sell-side liquidity reached a two-month high, mirroring a setup seen in January. Should traders prepare for a sell-off?

The French banking group’s digital asset arm expanded its MiCA-compliant euro-backed stablecoin as part of a multichain strategy for regulated digital asset infrastructure.

Nonfarm payrolls came in at -92K in February, a massive miss against the +55K consensus. To add insult to injury, the prior two months were

Strategy’s Bitcoin treasury is worth about $48 billion, but the company’s mNAV has fallen below 1, meaning its shares trade at a discount to its

United States Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina is a strong Trump supporter and he was on Fox News on the weekend and had this

Axios reports that Trump is unhappy that Israel bombed 30 Iranian fuel depots on Saturday. From the report: Israel’s strikes on 30 Iranian fuel depots

Well, if there was any question about whether Trump was watching the oil futures open, it’s been laid to rest. He wrote on Truth Social:

Bitcoin’s price has now fallen for four consecutive days to $66,272 after initially climbing on the US-Israel strikes on Iran.

Prior was +2.4% Real cash earnings +1.4% vs +0.9% expected Overtime pay vs +1.5% prior Japan’s Monthly Labour Survey, published by the Ministry of Health,

Prior was 728.8B yen Current account in goods vs 134.9B prior Japan’s current account balance, published monthly by the Ministry of Finance, is one of

USD/JPY is closing in on the highest levels of the year. The pair is up 80 pips so far today to 158.59, breaking above last

Prior was +0.2% y/y CPI m/m +1.0% vs +0.5% expected Prior m/m CPI was +0.2% PPI y/y -0.9% vs -1.2% expected Prior y/y PPI was

Despite a rise in crypto fundraising, Messari’s Eric Turner noted that no major crypto VCs have closed rounds except Dragonfly recently, stating that crypto “needs

If the CLARITY Act fails to pass, Giancarlo said he expects Paul Atkins at the SEC and Mike Selig at the CFTC will likely write

Trump unhappy about Israel’s Iran fuel strikes – report Iran chooses Khamenei’s son as new Supreme Leader China February CPI +1.3% vs +0.8% expected Japana

NYDIG’s Greg Cipolaro says that Bitcoin and tech stocks aren’t converging and are likely just reacting to macroeconomic conditions rather than trading in tandem.

What a scintillating start to the new week this is. Oil prices have surged by well over 20%, poised for its largest one-day gain on

Flow Foundation is seeking a Seoul court order to halt planned FLOW delistings on three Korean exchanges following a December exploit that duplicated tokens.

Starcloud plans to mine Bitcoin from orbit using ASIC hardware, arguing the economics of space computing favor specialized mining chips over GPUs.

It is being reported by Reuters that there is thick smoke rising from the direction of Bahrain’s Bapco oil refinery. This is one of the

Hard to say how the conflict in the Middle East could affect Japan’s economy Many citizens are worried about rising gasoline prices The government is

The roughly $26 billion in tokenized assets onchain today “is really just the proof of concept,” said BTC Markets CEO Lucas Dobbins.

Finance and insurance job listings declined towards the end of 2025, with The Kobeissi Letter arguing the sector should “brace” for job cuts. 

Researchers found that some workers using AI in their roles reported a “mental hangover” with a “fog” that caused difficulty focusing.

That as the report notes that preparations are now being made in anticipation of a prolonged de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz. For

Prior +7.8%; revised to +6.4% When you exclude large orders, overall factory orders in Germany were just 0.4% lower than in December last year. Once

Prior -1.9%; revised to -1.0% The drag here also comes after a more positive revision to the December numbers, so keep that in mind. Still,

EUROPEAN SESSION In the European session, we don’t have much on the agenda other than a couple of low tier releases like the German industrial

Prior 4.2 No surprises there as the index drops off amid the initial impact of the US-Iran conflict. I would expect investor sentiment to worsen

Bitcoin rebounded from around $65,725 to nearly $68,000 as oil pulled back from its 25% Sunday spike above $117 and market jitters eased.

Bitcoin faced two death crosses and the total failure of the $74,000 BTC price breakout headed into the second week of March as the US-Iran

Bitcoin ETPs turned green year-to-date with $521 million inflows last week, as total crypto assets rebounded despite geopolitical tensions linked to Iran.

Coinbase launched regulated crypto and equity index futures for Advanced users in 26 European countries as ESMA sharpens scrutiny of perpetual-style products.