On this episode of Money Never Sleeps Radio with Louis Velazquez we focus on the SEC Approving the Nasdaq’s request to have and equity Tokenization
Prior was +2.7% (revised to +2.8%) PPI y/y +5.4% vs +5.4% prior Raw materials price index +0.6% m/m vs +7.7% prior Raw materials price index
Prior was -0.4% Ex autos +0.8% vs +1.2% expected Prior ex autos +0.1% (revised to 0.0%) Advance February sales +0.9% Sales hit $70.7 billion in
Morgan Stanley filed a second amended S-1 for its MSBT spot Bitcoin ETF, detailing seed capital, listing plans and Wall Street partners.
If oil stays high for months on and at some point it leads into core inflation. A high and persistent oil shock would not have
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Holds $70,000 as War-Driven Inflation Fears Meet Defensive Market Positioning Bitcoin price held near the $70,000 level today as geopolitical risks
Stablecoins and custody lead adoption priorities, with firms focusing on how to build or source digital asset infrastructure.
Headlines: Dollar recoups some losses on the day, eyes stay on the Middle East ahead of the weekend US stocks with their backs against the
Coinbase has rolled out stock perpetual futures for non-US traders, deepening its push to become a 24/7 “everything exchange” for crypto, equities and prediction markets.
Axios reports on the matter, saying that US president Trump is considering plans to take over Iran’s Kharg Island so as to use it as
Technical indicators hint at a possible reversal in BTC’s relative performance, as traders watch whether key support levels can hold.
South Korea’s tax agency is seeking a private custodian for seized crypto after a wallet seed phrase leak exposed government-held assets.
HFM, a leading online trading platform, today announces a new multi-year partnership with Arsenal, becoming an Official Global Partner of the club. The agreement brings
Galaxy Digital’s Will Owens says most crypto wallets aren’t exposed to quantum risks, with vulnerabilities limited to cases where public keys are revealed.
German producer prices -0.5% vs +0.3% m/m expected Prior -0.6%; revised to -0.1% This will arguably be the last report before it all changes up
US gaming lawyer Daniel Wallach says a Nevada state court-issued restraining order against Kalshi appears imminent, preventing it from offering sports-related contracts.
Crypto exchange Gemini is facing a class-action lawsuit over what a complaint alleges is an “abrupt corporate pivot to a prediction-market-centric business model” after its
US authorities say they have charged and arrested Supermicro co-founder Yih-Shyan “Wally” Liaw for allegedly funnelling $2.5 billion in AI servers to China through shell
Gemini reported its fourth quarter revenues were $60.3 million, which co-founders Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss say is its highest quarterly revenue in three years.
The World Gold Council says it will develop a platform to connect physical gold to the systems used to issue and manage tokenized gold products.
Scammers impersonating the FBI via a token are telling Tron users they are under investigation and must complete a check to avoid having their assets
Goldman Sachs expect Bank of England on hold for the rest of 2026 Powell to speak Saturday after Fed held rates. This is not a
Weakening onchain activity and bearish derivatives data suggest that a SOL price recovery will take longer than most investors anticipate.
Coinbase Asset Management’s Anthony Bassili says the Bitcoin Yield Fund’s tokenized share class checks “identity and eligibility at the token level” for compliance.
Crypto’s hidden trading costs demand the adoption of transaction cost analysis. Slippage, fees and fragmentation erode trust as crypto matures into institutional markets.
WTO cuts trade and growth outlook as Middle East conflict lifts energy risks. Summary: WTO cuts global trade and growth forecasts due to Middle East
Bitcoin price dipped under $70,000, but a bull-friendly set-up on the lower time frames forecasts a swift rebound.
Bitcoin Magazine North Carolina Lawmakers Propose State Bitcoin Reserve North Carolina lawmakers introduced legislation on Wednesday to create a state-controlled Bitcoin reserve. Senate Bill 327,
The company is leveraging its crypto treasury to fund a share buyback, reducing outstanding shares and potentially boosting per-share value following a six-month slide.
Provisions in the state legislation violate the core ethos and value proposition of Bitcoin as an asset that can be held in self-custody, the trade
The SEC chair signaled that the agency would defer to a market structure bill if passed by Congress, but needed a ”bridge” to clarify crypto
New Zealand February trade data: balance -NZ$257M vs -NZ$740M expected (prev. -NZ$519M) imports NZ$6.89B vs NZ$6.20B expected (prev. NZ$6.73B) exports NZ$6.63B vs NZ$6.60B expected (prev.
Bitcoin Magazine Adam Back Confirmed As A Bitcoin 2026 Speaker Adam Back has been officially confirmed as a speaker at Bitcoin 2026, returning to the
Trump: He thought impact of Iran would be worse, will be over with soon Netanyahu: Won’t put a stopwatch, but it will end much sooner
EtherFi will integrate Plume’s Nest vaults, beginning with exposure to a Superstate-backed fund and expanding to a dedicated RWA vault within its platform.
The Web3 company will provide capital, advisory support and business development to help Avalanche projects scale, with a focus on real-world assets and digital identity.
Bitcoin Magazine Despite a 47% Price Drop, Bitcoin Traders Aren’t Selling Bitcoin faced a dramatic market correction in early 2026, plunging 46% from its $126,000
The crypto exchange is offering a yield product tied to Tether Gold (XAUT), signaling a shift toward turning traditionally passive assets like gold into income-generating
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin’s Quantum Risk May Be Real, But the Network Is Preparing: Report Galaxy Digital’s latest report says the risk that quantum computing could
Bitcoin Magazine Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust to Trade as MSBT on NYSE Arca Morgan Stanley has confirmed that its proposed spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund will
Israel’s prime minister is set to hold his first press conference in more than a week at 1830 GMT (2:30 pm ET). There are various
Bitcoin markets have started to turn bullish again, but data shows that a key “bull market threshold” has not been established yet.
Comments from Netanyahu: Iran has no capacity to enrich uranium or make ballistic missiles following 20 days of war Iran has few ballistic missiles left
The platform is designed to enable lending, borrowing and yield on native Bitcoin through onchain financial services.
Bitcoin brought its latest correction from local highs to near 10% as skepticism over long-term BTC price support grew louder.
The carpool and ride-sharing platform, which already accepted Bitcoin for customer payment, moves to crypto treasury despite challenges of price declines.
US is ahead of schedule (he indicated 4-5 weeks at the start) Iran’s leadership is gone, they are looking for new leaders again Not putting
The Norweigan browser company plans to swap quarterly US dollar payments for tokens pending community approval, deepening ties to Celo as MiniPay adoption grows.
The memorandum of understanding with CFTC Chair Michael Selig comes as many US state authorities are cracking down on sports event contracts on prediction markets.
Bitcoin bull market optimism has suffered since the October crash, as chances of an extended BTC price drop below $55,000 increase.
Korean traders are pulling XRP off exchanges at a rapid pace, while whale flows signal accumulation seen ahead of past rallies.
One option for Trump to get energy prices down domestically would be to implement an export ban. Politico reports: The White House will not implement
Prior month 0.745 million revised to 0.712M New Home sales for the month of January 0.587M vs 0.720M estimate. Further details from the report shows:
Prior month 0.2% Wholesale inventories -0.5% versus 0.2% expected. Wholesale sales 0.5% versus 0.3% expected. Prior month revised higher to 1.3% from 1.0% previously reported
A Coinbase subdomain linked to its Commerce tool reportedly directed users to a withdrawal page asking to enter their seed phrases, raising concerns among security
Bitcoin Magazine Strive (ASST) Accumulates 13,600 Bitcoin Despite $393 Million Loss in First Six Months as Public Company Strive, Inc., the corporate treasury firm founded
Bitcoin Magazine 5 Ways the Fed’s Basel III Pivot Unlocks Institutional Bitcoin Custody Today, the Federal Reserve Board released a trio of proposals to modernize
Beyond immediate losses, attacks often lead to prolonged downtime, liquidity shocks and confidence erosion, as interconnected DeFi systems amplify the impact across markets.
Apex Group’s Tokeny and Polygon Labs are launching T-REX Ledger, a Polygon-based blockchain that aims to centralize compliance for ERC-3643 security tokens.
OP_NET has launched a “SlowFi” DeFi stack that runs smart contracts directly in standard Bitcoin transactions with BTC as the only gas asset, avoiding bridges
Bitcoin Magazine BTQ Deploys First Working BIP 360 Implementation on Bitcoin Quantum Testnet BTQ Technologies has released the first working implementation of Bitcoin Improvement Proposal
On this episode of Money Never Sleeps Radio with Louis Velazquez we are talking about the Crypto industry and the turning point that occurred this
Headlines: The hawkish repricing in interest rates expectations continues as US-Iran war escalates Gold plunges to new lows as US-Iran war escalates and the Fed
The ruling Democratic Party responded, saying it has not formed a consensus on abolishing the tax but will review the new proposal.
Ancient Bitcoin holders moved millions to exchanges as Middle East tensions drove oil higher, fueling a broader risk-off shift across crypto and traditional markets.
Ether risks over $2.5 billion in long liquidations below $2K, with volatility increasing the chance of a retest of $1,800 support.
US Bitcoin and altcoin ETFs saw notable outflows on Wednesday as BTC dipped below $71,000 and investor sentiment returned to extreme fear.
Listings and on-ramps monetized access scarcity. Intent-based protocols make it native to networks, ending gatekeeper detours forever.
Prior week 213K Initial jobs claims 205K vs 215K estimate 4 week moving average of initial jobless claims 210.75K versus 211.50K last week. Continuing claims
Prior was +16.3 Details: New orders 8.6 vs 11.7 prior Shipments 22.2 vs 0.3 prior Unfilled orders -4.7 vs -12.9 prior Delivery times 18.9 vs
Bitcoin price correction reversed at $69,500, preserving a new higher BTC trading range as gold led a post-Fed macro asset sell-off.
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Slides Below $70,000 as Oil Spikes, Fed Hold Tightens Financial Conditions Bitcoin price fell below the $70,000 level on Thursday, pressured
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.