Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek announced a 12% workforce reduction due to AI integrations, warning that companies “that do not make this pivot immediately will fail.”

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the tariff investigations will wrap up just in time for the 150 day deadline in the current tariff regime, which

The initiative targets how a digital euro would operate across existing payment rails, with emphasis on offline transactions and interoperability.

Ethereum developers are pushing one-click staking to simplify validator operations, attract institutions and strengthen decentralization across the network.

A phishing campaign used fake GitHub posts and a bogus “CLAW” token to lure OpenClaw developers into connecting crypto wallets.

AI abundance promises free everything through massive centralized infrastructure. Whoever controls the energy and AI factories dictates distribution terms and user autonomy.

Prior 5.2% Employment change 84k vs -4k expected Prior 52k Average weekly earnings +3.9% vs +3.9% 3m/y expected Prior +4.2% Average weekly earnings (ex bonus)

EUROPEAN SESSION In the European session, we get three central bank policy decisions. The SNB is expected to hold interest rates unchanged at 0.0%. The

Block CEO Jack Dorsey said at the time of the layoffs that the company would have erred in some of the decisions it made and

“Retail-driven exuberance” in gold and silver ETFs and leveraged positions led to the end of the precious metals rally, reported the BIS.

AI agent users received new tools from Visa and the Stripe-backed Tempo to provide a new way for agentic payments to take place online.

Near the end of last year FINTRAC fined crypto platform Cryptomus $126 million and crypto exchange KuCoin $14 million for a range of alleged violations.

Evernorth is moving closer to a public listing after filing a Form S-4 with the SEC, the final major regulatory hurdle of its SPAC merger

Expectation of a relief rally came despite a widely used crypto sentiment indicator falling back into “Extreme Fear” on Wednesday.

The FT reports on the matter, noting that US president Trump has given his word that the US would insure commercial vessels seeking passage through

Nasdaq has been given the regulatory green light to offer some tokenized stocks, which will trade alongside traditional securities on its exchange.

Another crypto user sued the IRS in 2025 for allegedly violating his Fourth Amendment rights after the agency used a John Doe Summons to collect

Preview – Bank of England to hold rates as Middle East conflict lifts inflation risks The Bank of Japan held its short-term policy rate at

“Building reliable infrastructure across blockchain networks and traditional financial rails is hard,” said Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan.

Fold CEO Will Reeves said it is focused on scaling its 2026 product line after paying off two convertible debts, removing overhang and enabling it

The Algorand Foundation said it has a “more sustainable alignment” of resources with the protocol’s long-term business priorities.

I’ll have details and analysis posted separately. Mixed report this one, big number of jobs added, unemployment rate jumps, more job seekers in the market,

Bitcoin dropped below $71,000, but the market’s tilt toward bulls holds as spot ETF inflows and BTC buying from Strategy boost investor sentiment.

New Zealand Q4 GDP misses expectations, momentum faded into year-end Summary: Q4 GDP undershoots expectations on both quarterly and annual measures Growth slows sharply from

Bitcoin Magazine The Core Issue: Your Node Vs. The Digital Wilderness Over 50 years after the first inter-networked message, peer-to-peer networks remain rare beasts in

Bitcoin Magazine SEC Approves Nasdaq Rule to Trade Tokenized Securities, Paving Way for Blockchain Integration The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved a

KAN reports that Israel flags U.S. military buildup toward possible Hormuz intervention Summary: Israel sees signs of a U.S. military buildup near the Strait of

The prediction markets co-founder said that the company would “abide by court decisions“ but signaled that the charges were based partly on political bias and

Wall Street Journal: Trump wants no more strikes on Iranian energy sites after Israel’s Wednesday attack on a vital Iranian gas field But Trump could

The effect on energy prices from the Iran war will impact the economy, but the size and scope of the macroeconomic shock are still unknown.

The Crypto Fear and Greed Index just ended a 48-day stretch in the “extreme fear” zone, signalling improving sentiment among investors. Will fresh capital inflows

The fourth round of reimbursements to creditors and former clients of the failed crypto exchange since February 2025 brings the total paid to about $10

Paul Atkins says nonfungible tokens are typically collectibles, not investment contracts, as the agency outlines new categories of digital assets outside securities laws.

US major indices closed sharply lower with the Dow and Russell 2000 falling -1.6% Qatar says Ras Laffan Industrial City has sustained “extensive damage” The

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Fights For $70,000 As Federal Reserve Holds Rates The Federal Reserve on Wednesday kept its benchmark interest rate steady, maintaining the

Bitcoin Magazine Till Death or Seed Phrase: Woman Accused of Spying on Husband, Stealing $172 Million in Bitcoin A dispute over more than $172 million

Qatari Interior Ministry: The security threat level is high, and everyone must adhere to staying in homes and safe places Foreign ministry: Iran targeting it

The new derivative allows eligible non-US users to trade leveraged exposure to the index around the clock using official data on a decentralized platform.

Bitcoin’s pre-FOMC sell-off eased as the US Federal Reserve’s choice to leave interest rates unchanged was followed by a swift bounce in BTC price.

Bitcoin Magazine Zip Ties, Sleeping Pills and Pepper Spray: Canadian Crypto Millionaire Targeted in Foiled Madrid Kidnapping A Canadian crypto entrepreneur survived a kidnapping attempt

After the Kingdom of Bhutan’s BTC reserve peaked in October 2024, when it held more than 13,000 coins, it has been pared to just 4,400

The Wyoming Republican said that the main issue holding up passage of the bill was stablecoin yield, while adding that she believed a provision on

Author and personal finance educator Robert Kiyosaki says Bitcoin is going to $750,000, but there’s a catch.

Bitcoin Magazine Boltz Exchange Launches Atomic USDT Swaps for Lightning Network Users Boltz Exchange launched USDT Swaps on March 18, 2026, introducing atomic, non-custodial swaps

Bitcoin Magazine Kraken Pauses IPO Due to Market Uncertainty: Report Crypto exchange Kraken has suspended its plans for an initial public offering, sources familiar with

BTC price is vastly outperforming the tech-heavy Nasdaq index amid the US–Iran war, but its risks of crashing toward $51,000 persist.

SBI VC Trade said users could lend assets directly to its platform, but added that the company may re-lend funds as part of its operations.

This is from Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence at hearings today: “The IC assesses the regime in Iran appears to be intact, but largely

Bitcoin Magazine US Senators Urge Swift Action on Bitcoin, Crypto Market Structure Bill U.S. Senators are pressing lawmakers to advance legislation aimed at clarifying Bitcoin

Bitcoin Magazine SEC, CFTC Declare Most Crypto Assets Not Securities in Landmark Guidance U.S. regulators took a decisive step toward reshaping crypto oversight yesterday, with

Bitcoin Magazine Breez SDK Launches Passkey Login for Seedless Bitcoin Wallets Breez, a lightning service provider and Bitcoin software lab, has introduced Passkey Login into

A Coinbase-EY study reveals institutional investors plan to boost crypto allocations in 2026, favoring regulated products as stablecoins and tokenization gain traction.

Crypto firms argue that DeFi should be taught at top schools so that students can eventually take on a rapid rise in non-technical crypto jobs

Prior was -0.7% January non-defense capital goods orders ex air +0.1% vs 0.0% prelim The Census Bureau’s Manufacturers’ Shipments, Inventories, and Orders (M3) survey tracks

Bitcoin price action fell to week-to-date lows with Bitcoin caught between high US inflation and nerves over Fed policy hints at the day’s FOMC meeting.

The UK has a unique opportunity to merge the best of the EU’s MiCA framework and the US GENIUS Act, Circle’s Dante Disparte told the

Ties to the crypto industry became a vector for attack in a recent Democratic primary election in the state of Illinois.

On this episode of Money Never Sleeps Radio with Louis Velazquez we put a focus on Digital Asset Treasury Companies and their true north and

Crypto cards force asset sales and tax hits. Onchain credit enables yield-bearing collateral power spending without liquidation, making cards obsolete interfaces.

Producer prices came in hotter than expected, reinforcing the recent shift toward a more inflation-conscious narrative. Headline PPI rose 0.7% MoM versus 0.3% expected, while

Bitcoin Magazine STRC: The Global Bitcoin Dollar Cost Average If you haven’t already, please read my last research note about takeaways from Strategy World 2026.

Trump has been unleashing something of a tweetstorm today. He started with this: About an hour later, he reposted this with the correct spelling of

Israel launched an attack that struck the South Pars petrochemical facilities in Asaluyeh in southern Iran. A report from Axios said it was coordinated and

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Falls to $72,000 as Fed Uncertainty Triggers Pullback Bitcoin price dropped to the low $72,000 range early Wednesday, retreating from recent

Qatar is a natural gas superpower and it’s sounding the alarm after today’s attack on Iran’s gas field. Last week, the US appear to rebuke

Headlines: Oil price surge sees momentum being tested, are markets too complacent? Iraq-Turkey Pipeline (ITP) to resume at a rate of 250,000 barrels to start

RedotPay says it restructured teams for efficiency after a Bloomberg report flagged executive turnover, China sensitivities and new funding talks.

Prior was 2.9% PPI final demand vs +0.3% expected (prior was +0.5%) PPI ex-food and energy % y/y vs +3.7% expected Ex-food and energy vs

Tally said its platform served more than one million users, supporting governance across hundreds of organizations and processing over $1 billion in payments.

A UK parliamentary committee urged an immediate moratorium on crypto political donations until stronger safeguards are in place.

Connecticut halts Bitcoin Depot’s operations, with the company expecting lower revenue in 2026 amid mounting regulatory pressure and a steep decline in its stock price.

Prior +1.7% Core CPI +2.4% vs +2.4% y/y prelim Prior +2.2% No changes to the initial estimates with the country breakdown seen below. The main

Ethereum’s FCR aims to reduce bridge times by up to 98%, bringing L1-to-L2 and exchange deposits down to 13 seconds without a hard fork.

Bitcoin price traded at $74,000 as investors braced for Jerome Powell’s post-FOMC speech that could see volatile swings toward key BTC price levels.

US spot Bitcoin ETFs draw $1.2 billion over seven days, far short of October 2025’s nine-day $6 billion streak, as XRP ETFs turn green.

Online shopping was the leading real-world use case for crypto among Australians, followed by paying for services such as freelancing and video game purchases.

EUROPEAN SESSION In the European session, we don’t have anything on the agenda other than the final Eurozone CPI report. The preliminary figures saw the

NQ analysis: order flow points to a bullish repair, but not a runaway breakout Nasdaq price prediction today leans bullish, with a market bias score

Spikes in large deposits to exchanges have been associated with increased selling pressure, according to analysts at CryptoQuant.

The Senate Banking Committee has been looking to advance its crypto market structure bill since postponing a markup in January.

The Washington D.C.-based non-profit cryptocurrency policy think tank argued that no action letters within the crypto industry lead to fragmentation and uneven treatment.

Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta is dropping VR support for its flagship metaverse world, which it launched in 2021 as part of the company’s big gamble on

CoinCarp data shows over 91% of TRUMP supply is concentrated in the top 10 wallets, and 97% is held by the top 100 wallets.

Barclays flags strongest stock buy signal in a year as sentiment resets Fed set to hold as Deutsche Bank flags geopolitics clouding outlook China approves

SEC chair Paul Atkins says the regulator should review giving a range of exemptions to crypto companies to allow “bespoke pathways” to raise money.

Projectile hits near Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant, raising risks without immediate damage. Summary: IAEA says a projectile struck the Bushehr nuclear power plant site No

Bitrefill didn’t reveal how much money was drained in the March 1 incident but said it will absorb the losses using its operational capital.

Australia’s leading index holds just above trend, but momentum is fading as headwinds build. Summary: Westpac–Melbourne Institute Leading Index held at +0.08% in February (unchanged

Japan swings to trade surplus as exports beat expectations despite weak China demand. Summary: Japan February exports +4.2% y/y (exp. +1.6%, prior +16.8%) Imports +10.2%

The interpretative notice included information on token taxonomy and what digital assets the regulator would consider a security under federal law.

A Bitcoin price rally to $80,000 would bring the bulk of spot BTC ETF holders to breakeven on their positions and possibly signal the resumption

The move marks an early step toward embedding traditional risk assessment into blockchain-based financial infrastructure.

The BETS OFF Act from two Democratic lawmakers came in response to several “highly unusual bets” on the US-Israel conflict with Iran, suggesting insider information.

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

Bitcoin Magazine From $5 to $75,000: Bitcoin’s Saint Patrick’s Day Prices Shows You the Wild Ride of Bitcoin Bitcoin’s rise from an obscure digital asset

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Dances Near $75,000 as Market Questions ‘Decoupling’ Narrative Bitcoin price traded near $75,000 on Tuesday, after extending an eight-day streak that

Russia has been expanding its intelligence sharing and military cooperation with Iran, providing satellite imagery and improved drone technology, according to the WSJ. The report

Data releases today are unlikely to have much of an immediate impact on financial markets. I’ve noted data for New Zealand and Australia with text

Trump was informed most “allies” won’t help with Hormoz. Says US doesn’t need help anyway Trump on the war: A couple of weeks, not much

Bitcoin Magazine Bitrefill Discloses Cyberattack, Points to North Korea’s Lazarus Group Crypto e-commerce platform Bitrefill said it was the target of a cyberattack earlier this

The Canadian bank added USD–CAD conversion to its tokenized deposits, enabling real-time cross-border transactions as banks test blockchain-based settlement systems.

A SOL chart pattern that preceded several triple-digit rallies just flashed again. Are the altcoin bulls gearing up for a run to new price highs?

A Kalshi spokesperson said that the criminal case was based on ”paper-thin arguments” and claimed the company was exclusively under federal jurisdiction.

Part of the QVAC platform, the framework can use non-Nvidia hardware, expanding support beyond the dominant GPUs typically used for AI training.

Trump says the Iran campaign is “way ahead of schedule” and expects it to conclude “in a couple of weeks” and “not much longer”. At

A new gold-linked yield stablecoin aims to tap commodity markets for returns as institutions explore alternatives to Treasury-backed tokens.

The no-action position taken by the US regulator under Chair Michael Selig will allow the company to engage in certain activities without registering as a

Bitcoin consolidated recent gains in the face of blanket skepticism over its rebound, while gold threatened to give up $5,000 support.

High-yield 4.817% WI level at the time of the auction 4.824% Tail -0.7 bps versus 6 month average of 0.0 basis points 2.76X versus 6

With the combined $57 million deal, GSR looks to integrate token launches, liquidity and treasury into a single capital markets stack for crypto projects.

Trump started a war without consulting any allies and then asked for their help. Evidently, they mostly told him they don’t want to send ships

Strategy often pauses BTC buys when STRC falls below $100, a setup that has previously coincided with 25%–40% Bitcoin declines.

The new toolkit from Sam Altman’s startup lets AI agents prove they are backed by a unique human while interacting with websites, APIs and other

Don’t need any help excorting ships through Strait of Hormuz NATO is making a foolish mistake. They should have been there Great support from Qatar,

Bitcoin Magazine Vietnam Begins to Restrict Overseas Crypto Trading, Domestic Licensing Race Accelerates Vietnam is preparing to restrict access to overseas cryptocurrency platforms as regulators

Mastercard agreed to acquire BVNK for up to $1.8 billion as it expands further into stablecoin and blockchain-based payments.

We may be seeing the first real signs of opposition to the Iran war, and it’s coming from a Trump-appointed official. National Counterterrorism Center Director

XRP’s road to recovery will pick up momentum if network usage continues rising and bulls push the price above the $1.60 resistance.

Bitcoin Magazine Strategy (MSTR) is About to Have More Bitcoin Than BlackRock’s IBIT Strategy (MSTR) is closing in on BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), with

Trump yesterday hinted that France would ultimately get involved in a Hormuz operation and now we’re seeing signs that’s true, though with some strange caveats:

Cango shares fell from about $4.50 in October to around $0.68, declining more than 84% over six months amid losses and restructuring.

Saifedean Ammous, the author of The Bitcoin Standard, released an alternate history last fall, in which a decentralized gold system uproots central banking.

PayPal is rolling out its PYUSD stablecoin in 68 additional countries beyond the US and UK, aiming to reduce cross-border fees and offer rewards on

Maestro launched Mezzamine, a Bitcoin credit market linking institutional BTC holders with miners seeking capital backed by mining output.

Prior was -0.8% Index vs 70.9 prior This is the lone notable US economic release today and with the Fed in blackout, all eyes are

Bitcoin Magazine Capital B Raises €3 Million to Expand Bitcoin Treasury Holdings Capital B, also known as The Blockchain Group, announced a €3 million capital

On this episode of Money Never Sleeps Radio with Louis Velazquez we put a focus on the OTC Pink Sheet markets, how investors need to

As North American traders enter the session, markets are relatively mixed. U.S. equities are showing modest divergence in pre-market trading, yields are little changed, and

Decentralized compute fails without cryptographic verification. Today’s networks decentralize GPUs but centralize trust.

Five companies, including bank affiliates and a major conglomerate, are competing for Vietnam’s first crypto exchange licences as authorities plan to restrict offshore trading.

Crypto’s push into institutional adoption is forcing DAOs to choose between maintaining decentralization and business deals.

Bitcoin adoption is surging across institutions, banks and corporations, but the price tells a different story. What explains the divergence?

Stablecoins are emerging as cheaper alternatives to costly legacy FX rails, but off-ramps such as bank account access add significant friction, according to Delphi Digital.

J.P. Morgan is hosting its Industrials Conference today and airlines are at an interesting cross section of competing factors. On the upside, demand appears to

Bitcoin bulls failed to break through major resistance at six-week highs as open interest trends triggered warnings of a BTC price reversal.

A Buenos Aires court instructed Argentina’s telecom agency ENACOM to block Polymarket nationwide, citing unauthorized gambling concerns.

Global investors turn bearish as Iran and private credit concerns end “frothy bull” sentiment Net 45% of investors expect higher global CPI in the next

Every trader starts somewhere. Before you think about charts, entries, exits, or technical tools, there is one thing that matters even more: building the right

Investors are most long commodities since April 2022; stock market sentiment turns bearish Iran’s Supreme Leader says “not the right time for peace”, US and

Cari Network is building a bank‑governed tokenized deposit platform on ZKsync’s Prividium stack, giving US regional lenders a stablecoin‑style, onchain payments rail.

Iran’s new Supreme Leader in foreign policy session rejects proposals for ‘reducing tensions or seek peace with the US’ Supreme Leader rejected proposals that were

Bitcoin’s technical and onchain indicators are boosting the case that BTC price may go as high as $84,000 in the short-term.

Prior +1.0% HICP +1.5% vs +1.6% y/y prelim Prior +1.0% The most notable thing from the report is that core annual inflation is seen making

Prior 58.3 Current conditions -62.9 vs – 67.3 expected Prior -65.9 I had to double check the number because of the huge deviation. This is

Strategy bought seven weeks of new Bitcoin supply in one week, boosting the case for a $400,000 BTC price target if this pace continues.

Dominguez spoke to the FT earlier and said that naval escorts are not a “100 percent guarantee” in terms of ship safety in the Strait

The partnership targets foreign travelers in South Korea, adding real-world merchant access through a major local payments processor.

Local media outlet Asiae reported that the national police aim to select a private custody provider in the first half of 2026.

EUROPEAN SESSION In the European session, the only highlight is the German ZEW survey. The consensus sees a drop to 39.2 vs 58.3 prior likely

Prior -0.2% The breakdown shows that producer prices in Switzerland fell by 0.5% on the month in February with import prices increasing slightly by 0.2%.

Michael Coberg was sentenced to 63 months in prison for his role in helping the so-called crypto “Godfather” with a sham drug bust and the

The voluntary dismissal was filed without prejudice, meaning Beba and the DeFi Education Fund could refile the same case at a later date.

US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs have tallied nearly $1 billion worth of inflows since March 9, with Bitcoin rising more than 12% to $74,250 in that

“We’re doubling down on Messari as an AI-first company serving institutions through research and AI products,” said Messari’s new CEO, Diran Li on Monday.

“What’s a better time to cut interest rates than now? A third-grade student would know that,” said US President Donald Trump.

The SEC has proposed narrowing Rule 15c2-11 to equity securities only, and is now seeking comment on whether it should apply to certain crypto assets,

Reserve Bank of Australia raise its cash rate by 25bps, as widely expected BOJ’s Ueda says inflation rising toward 2% ahead of policy meeting –

Justice Cotter said in his judgment that the husband in the case has a high chance of succeeding, given the available evidence and recommended an

Critics have been warning that prediction markets tied to wars could incentivize insider trading, which lawmakers in the US and abroad have moved to regulate.

OpenSea’s SEA token was first announced last October as it revealed it would be transitioning from an NFT marketplace to one that can “trade everything.”

Singapore’s February exports rose 4.0% y/y, missing expectations as electronics gains were partly offset by weaker non-electronics shipments. Summary: Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports (NODX) rose

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Surges Above $75,000 as Bullish Momentum Builds  The bitcoin price climbed above $75,000 on Monday evening extending a sharp rebound that

Bitcoin opened the week by rallying straight into a key resistance level. If it holds, BTC and altcoins could embark on the next leg of

Unlike previous years, only a handful of official events at the 2026 version of the iconic Austin festival featured crypto.

Bitcoin’s recovery above $74,000 highlights a rapidly improving market, but several data points suggest that pro traders remain cautious and skeptical.

Trump on his visit to China to see Xi: “I’d love to go, but I have to be here because of the war.” “We asked

New SEC filing names Anchorage Digital Bank as the crypto custodian and adds SUI to the list of eligible tokens in the proposed fund that

New Zealand food prices -0.1 percent in February prior +2.5% For the y/y, +4.5% Data from Statistics New Zealand. Food prices make up nearly 19

US and Iran have been in direct contact in recent days – report NVDA stock chops: Huang sees “at least $1 trillion” in revenue visibility

About two-thirds of the company’s tokens are currently staked, generating an estimated $180 million in annualized revenue.

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin at Key Support Levels — Why Jack Mallers Says Turn On DCA Now Few people are as close to the center of

Bitcoin chases $75,000 as the return of aggressive spot BTC ETF inflows, billion dollar buys from Strategy and an improvement in investors’ risk appetite propel

Axios reports: A direct communications channel between U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has been reactivated in recent days, according to

The Sei Development Foundation joined in the round to support expansion of an SEC-regulated alternative trading system and settlement platform for blockchain-based securities.

Bitcoin Magazine Eric Trump Confirmed As Speaker For Bitcoin 2026 Conference Bitcoin Magazine has confirmed that Eric Trump will take the stage at the upcoming

Bitcoin Magazine FINDING SATOSHI Documentary Premieres April 22; Watch the Official Trailer LOS ANGELES, CA — March 16, 2026 — Tucker Tooley Entertainment has debuted

On the Strait of Hormuz, potential coalition, Rubio will announce a countries. Spoke to Macron on Sunday. Rates France effort an 8 on a scale

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin’s Ownership Base is Maturing, Reducing Reliance on Retail: Analysts Bitcoin investors have shown surprising resilience despite recent market turbulence, fueled by institutional

Dubbed “Operation Atlantic,“ the effort involves law enforcement agencies from the three countries and is aimed at preventing phishing attacks involving cryptocurrencies.

Continued in full force of the past few days USS struck more than 7000 targets Have hit mostly commercial and military targets. Have 3 missile

Crypto wealth manager Abra plans a Nasdaq debut through a SPAC merger, joining a growing wave of digital asset companies tapping public markets for capital.

Trading is 90% preparation and 10% execution so let’s spend some time preparing for an end to war. The market is clearly optimistic today but

Bitcoin achieved new six-week highs at the week’s first Wall Street open, but analysis stayed risk-off, arguing that the long-term BTC price downtrend was still

Trump posted on Truth Social: News Conference today, prior to Trump Kennedy Center Board Meeting. Thank you! I still can’t find a specific start time

Bitcoin Magazine South Korea Fines Bithumb $24M, Imposes 6-Month Partial Suspension Over AML Violations South Korea’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has fined cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb

Prior was 36 Current single-family home sales 42 vs 41 prior Prospective buyers 25 vs 22 prior Home sales expectations over the next six months

A symmetrical triangle breakout and an unresolved supply overhang are boosting the case that Ether may go as high as $2,800 in March.

Iran-linked contracts drove prediction market activity higher as the CFTC opened rulemaking and Democrats moved to ban war and death bets.

A small pricing error in wstETH collateral caused $27 million in Aave liquidations, highlighting the critical role of price oracles and automated risk systems in

We had in-depth, candid talks Talked about bilateral tariffs under new circumstances Talked about possible extension of tariff suspensions, other matters Talked about concerns of

Regulators found 6.65 million AML violations at Bithumb, including 45,772 crypto transfers involving 18 unregistered overseas VASPs.

Bitcoin Magazine Metaplanet Raises $255 Million, Eyes $531 Million Bitcoin Buying Spree Tokyo-listed investment firm Metaplanet has secured approximately $255 million from global institutional investors

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Roars Above $74,000 as Market Sentiment Improves The price of Bitcoin pushed above $74,000 early Monday, as easing geopolitical tensions and

Prior was +0.7% Capacity utilization 76.3% vs 76.2% exp Prior utilization 76.2% (revised to 76.3%) Manufacturing output +0.2% vs +0.1% exp This is slightly ahead

Bessent says that: We will see if Trump’s visit will take place as scheduled Markets should not assume any rescheduling is because of any conflict

Headlines: Trump demands allies to help on Strait of Hormuz but here’s why it won’t work UAE’s Fujairah oil port attacked again, oil loading has

Hana Financial Group will collaborate with Standard Chartered on digital assets following its stablecoin partnership with USDC issuer Circle earlier in March.

Bitcoin Magazine Strategy (MSTR) Spends $1.57 Billion to Buy 22,337 More Bitcoin, Holdings Reach 738,731 BTC Strategy, the bitcoin treasury company led by executive chairman

Strategy bought 22,337 Bitcoin for $1.57 billion last week, lifting total holdings to 761,068 BTC as it funds purchases through record sales of its STRC

Crypto’s innovation dazzles but fragments liquidity. Institutions demand boring reliability over novel protocols to move real capital at scale.

Lowest reading since Sept 1.6% Prior was +2.3% CPM m/m +0.5% vs +0.7% expected Prior CPI m/m 0.0% Core measures: BOC core 2.3% vs 2.6%

Prior month 7.1 Details from the NY Fed New orders: 6.4 versus 5.8 last month , little changed, indicating a modest increase in demand. Shipments:

Metaplanet raised $255 million and launched new warrants to fund more Bitcoin purchases as it pushes toward a 210,000 BTC treasury target.

Bitcoin’s relief rally pushed its price above the 50-day SMA as analysts say further upside potential is increasing amid rising open interest.

Crypto ETPs recorded $1.06 billion in inflows last week, led by Bitcoin and Ethereum, marking three straight weeks of gains despite ongoing geopolitical stress.

Prediction markets are sending a sharper message than many traditional headlines right now Editorial note: investingLive covers prediction markets as a sentiment and policy signal.

Bitcoin traders demanded further support reclaims to avoid a return to fresh macro lows next, as BTC price hit six-week highs.

ETF inflows and continued corporate buying are gradually reshaping Bitcoin’s ownership structure, Bernstein analysts say.

It is reported that a call is being arranged between Japan foreign minister Motegi and US secretary of state Rubio for later today, according to

Australia is moving closer to a new licensing regime that would bring crypto exchanges and tokenization platforms into the Australian Financial Services Licence regime.

The US Department of Justice has filed for dismissal of its case against BitClout founder Nader Al-Naji, after “reassessment of the evidentiary record.”

Crypto trader Ran Neuner said Bitcoin could be at risk if AI continues to pull miners away from the network, but others disagree.

EUROPEAN SESSION In the European session, we don’t have anything on the agenda, so the price action might stay rangebound. The focus remains on the

As a reminder, US president Trump is scheduled to make a visit to China from 31 March to 2 April. Beijing has not officially confirmed

WLFI token holders must stake their tokens for at least 180 days to retain voting privileges under the recently passed proposal.

But no one will answer. In a desperate attempt to try and “fix” this whole mess of a situation, US president Trump has called for

Australia’s securities regulator said two-thirds of Gen Zs are using social media to make decisions about their financial future, leading to “riskier” financial decisions. 

US strikes on targets at Iran’s Kharg Island have raised fears of a wider escalation China says economy off to solid start but demand remains

The past 11 years have shown that Bitcoin has been resilient to random intercontinental subsea internet cable failures, but could be susceptible to targeted attacks.

Ledger’s Asia-Pacific lead, Takatoshi Shibayama, has added his take as crypto and banks continue to debate whether to allow third-party platforms to offer stablecoin yields.

Summary: China’s statistics bureau said the economy has made a “sound start” to 2026. Industrial output and retail sales beat expectations earlier in the day.

BlockFills has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US after suspending deposits and withdrawals last month, citing poor crypto market conditions.

China New Home Prices February 2026 -0.28% m/m (prior -0.37%) -3.2% y/y (prior -3.1% Used Home Prices -0.43% m/m (prior –0.54%) Still to come: This

China’s industrial output, retail sales and investment beat expectations early in 2026, but the property sector remained deeply in contraction. Summary: China’s industrial output rose

In a post-mortem of the incident, Aave clarified it was not slippage, but an illiquid market that caused the trader to lose over $50 million

U.S. and Chinese officials held what ‘sources’ described as constructive talks in Paris to stabilise trade ties ahead of a planned Trump–Xi summit in Beijing.

The legislation assumes that all crypto activity must pass through financial intermediaries licensed by the US government, warns Gnosis co-founder.

New Zealand’s services sector slipped back into contraction in February, signalling a slower-than-expected economic recovery. Summary: New Zealand’s services sector returned to contraction in February.

New Zealand electronic card retail spending rose in February from the previous month. The electronic card data covers around 68% of core retail sales and

Chinese military aircraft activity near Taiwan has surged again after an unusual two-week lull that had prompted speculation about Beijing’s intentions. Info via Politico. Summary:

The threat actor manipulated the platform by using Thena tokens to bypass the maximum supply cap and borrow several different digital assets.

The blockchain co-founder said the goal is to make the “self-sovereign” method of Ethereum users running their own nodes a user-friendly experience.

Bitcoin edged toward an important weekly close above $70,000 that would include a reclaim of an important 200-week trend line.

Forensic analysis of lobbyist Mauricio Novelli’s phone reportedly uncovered a draft document outlining a $5 million payment tied to Milei’s promotion of the Libra token.

During the Iran conflict, gold attracted safe-haven demand, while Bitcoin’s reaction reflected liquidity conditions and broader market sentiment rather than acting as a classic crisis

Regulatory uncertainty around stablecoins may disadvantage banks, as crypto firms continue expanding while financial institutions wait for clearer rules.

Only a few crypto tokens will experience price rallies and asymmetric upside, while broad altcoin market rallies are a thing of the past.

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