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Airdrops trained extraction over loyalty. Token sales return with privacy-preserving identity to reward conviction and build real, automation-resistant communities.

Stablecoins could benefit from the rise of AI-driven payments over time, even as early adoption remains limited and contested, according to a new report.

Bitcoin traders kept sub-$50,000 BTC price targets in play as gold entered a bear market over Iran and oil-supply instability.

ZachXBT said the network of fake X accounts used AI to impersonate influencers and post sensational content, generating millions of views and six-figure profits from crypto scams.

H100 signed a letter of intent to acquire two Bitcoin treasury companies and their BTC holdings, which could make it the second-largest Bitcoin treasury company in Europe.

Bithumb was reportedly given a six-month partial suspension by South Korea’s Financial Intelligence Unit for alleged anti-money laundering failures.

Bitchat saw a spike in downloads during protests in Madagascar, Nepal, Indonesia and Iran over the last year, and global unrest could see more cases like it.

Boyaa Interactive International is the 23rd-largest Bitcoin treasury and the third-largest in Asia, behind Japan’s Metaplanet and China’s Next Technology Holding.

The Meta co-founder is reportedly working on a personal AI agent to bypass management layers as Meta pushes employees to adopt agentic tools. 

Bitcoin and Asian markets dropped on Monday as Iran escalated threats to strike critical infrastructure in the Gulf.

“The internet is civilization’s town square, and the economic contract is now obsolete,” wrote Sam Ragsdale on an a16z Crypto blog on Sunday.

Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin-holding company Strategy has already purchased more than $2.9 billion worth of the cryptocurrency this month.

Part of the approved rule changes allows institutions to trade the crypto ETFs as FLEX options, which offer customizable terms like non-standard strike prices and expiration dates.

UK Finance said that tokenized deposits could play a “vital role” in a future multi-money system alongside other digital assets.

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

21Shares’ macro chief says Bitcoin and gold are diverging as central bank demand drives gold, while retail adoption shapes BTC’s market behavior.

Proponents of Bitcoin's four-year cycle theory say the price of BTC typically rises for three of the four years and declines in the final year.

Bitcoin fell over the weekend to set up another visit to "unreliable" support, but analysis flagged a new BTC price golden cross.

Fidelity called for updated reporting rules and clearer guidance on how decentralized platforms and alternative trading systems should operate under US law.

USR issuer Resolv Labs says its collateral pool remains intact after an exploit on Sunday that minted 80 million unbacked tokens and drove the US dollar stablecoin as low as $0.14.

Bitcoin’s 20-week rolling correlation with the S&P 500 has turned positive, a signal that has historically preceded major BTC price declines.

Indian crypto exchange CoinDCX says the fraud complaint is part of a wider impersonation scam, citing more than 1,200 fake sites using its brand.

Welch said the fallout from the HAWK memecoin left her wary of crypto, adding she still does not fully understand the sector more than a year later.

An attacker has exploited the Resolv USR stablecoin to mint 80 million tokens and has reportedly been able to cash out at least $25 million.

A Nevada state judge has sided with local authorities to ban Kalshi’s sports, election and entertainment event contracts in the state for 14 days.

The proposed tax would classify some crypto transactions as foreign exchange operations, subject to rates ranging to as high as 3.5%.

Trump said that the two countries held "very good and productive conversations regarding a complete and total resolution of our hostilities in the Middle East."

Your day-ahead look for March 23, 2026

BTC slipped back into February's range after Donald Trump threatened to attack Iran's power plants, sparking a selloff and shifting flows toward commodities.

Bitcoin shows early signs of outperformance against gold, with the BTC gold ratio rebounding toward 16 ounces after a steep cycle drawdown.

A key momentum indicator that has been accurate at calling price selloffs since October just triggered.

Your look at what's coming in the week starting March 23.

A letter attributed to the jailed FTX founder was shipped via FedEx and misidentified his prison, prompting prosecutors to question its authenticity

The protocol holds $95 million in assets against $173 million in liabilities, leaving it functionally insolvent. USR is trading at $0.27, down 72% in a week.

Traders on decentralized exchange Hyperliquid are increasingly favoring perpetual futures tied to commodities.

Stocks look to be catching with BTC's earlier crash to nearly $60,000.

Traders are watching the $1.38–$1.40 zone after repeated failures to reclaim resistance.

The Iran conflict's fourth week is breaking the traditional safe-haven playbook, with gold down to $4,360 and equities falling for a third consecutive session.

FTX payouts tied to 2022 prices leave creditors short as parents press case for pardon on CNN's Smerconish.

On-chain data shows a sharp drawdown in dollar-linked token holdings since July, with the latest wave triggered by won weakness.

By hosting manipulable contracts, prediction markets swap their long-term credibility for short-term engagement.

Joint SEC-CFTC interpretive guidance outlines how the agencies will determine whether a cryptocurrency is a security.

While upgrades have improved efficiency and lowered costs, the ecosystem faces deeper structural questions around fragmentation, security, and purpose, even as it continues prioritizing base-layer scaling.

Strategy's STRC has bitcoin a major bitcoin accumulation tool, but analysts warn the risks aren't as clear as the marketing makes them out to be.

Rising real rates and inflation risks weigh on gold, while bitcoin continues to consolidate.

Lawmakers are expected to weigh steps toward on-chain securities, even as the bigger legal and investor risks remain unresolved.

Earlier deleveraging and continued institutional participation have helped keep Bitcoin more stable than other risk assets during the recent macro-driven selloff.

The Los Angeles Superior Court is pilot testing whether Learned Hand’s curated AI can help manage rising workloads.

Publicly traded firms are now stacking Ethereum, pulling in billions of dollars of ETH. These are the largest holders.

How did Michael Saylor's firm amass a record stash of Bitcoin? Here's a look back at how Strategy made such massive gains.

Bitcoin's volatility has subsided over the last month, but traders are still paying a premium for downside protection, VanEck said.

Prosecutors say automated plays of AI-generated songs fraudulently diverted royalties from human artists—to the tune of $8 million.

Kalshi's sports, politics, and entertainment prediction markets will be banned in Nevada for at least the next 14 days.

OpenAI will consolidate its fragmented desktop products into a single superapp, a report claims, as rival Anthropic gains momentum.

Kalshi has raised $1 billion at a $22 billion valuation, doubling its worth in just three months.

The Trump administration's framework outlines a national approach to AI policy, from child safety to data centers.

Publicly traded blockchain and AI firm Eightco upped its investment in the private firm behind ChatGPT, OpenAI.

Shareholders claim the Winklevoss twins failed to disclose plans to shift Gemini’s focus, and overstated the viability of its ambitions.

Analysts acknowledged that Bitcoin would likely face pressure if the Fed hikes rates, but they highlighted the asset’s recent resilience.

A changing investor landscape and Bitcoin’s failed breakout attempt led to an 80% drop in altcoin trading volume from October.

Crypto bounced as traders bet the Iran war may end sooner than feared, while prediction markets just had a blockbuster day.

The DarkSword exploit chain affects older versions of iOS 18, delivering malware that specifically hunts for exchange and wallet apps.

Bitcoin bounced Friday as U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent outlined possible responses to soaring oil prices.

A crypto kiosk bill in Kentucky includes language that could effectively outlaw self-custody, drawing industry backlash.

The deal would help scale capacity as AWS builds its own chips, revealing deeper reliance on Nvidia’s stack as usage keeps growing.

Higher fuel costs and restrictive financial conditions are absorbing consumer liquidity, helping explain why expanding global money supply has yet to translate into gains for Bitcoin.

Investors focused on a shift toward steadier revenue streams and a push into prediction markets, even as trading volumes declined.

Microsoft's AI image generator offers impressive realism and text rendering, but strict content limits and 1:1-only output hold it back.

The FBI warned of a new threat emerging on Tron’s network, with users receiving tokens that aren’t actually from federal law enforcement.

Solana treasury firm Forward Industries bought back more than 6 million shares for $27.4 million as it seeks to add shareholder value.

A study finds that mentioning a mental health condition can increase AI refusals, including on legitimate tasks.

Morgan Stanley updated its Bitcoin ETF S-1 filing, adding Fidelity as custodian and revealing the NYSE Arca ticker MSBT.

Evernorth aims to become the largest publicly traded XRP treasury firm and is expected to launch with more than 473 million XRP.

Australian researchers built a battery that charges in femtoseconds, stores energy for nanoseconds, and gets faster the larger it grows—defying every rule conventional batteries follow.

The World Gold Council, established in 1987, counts 29 members across the gold mining industry.

BlackRock's iShares Staked Ethereum Trust (ETHB) has hit $254 million in assets under management just one week after launch.

Major League Baseball named Polymarket its exclusive prediction markets partner while inking an "integrity framework" with the CFTC.

Crypto majors are red while Gold nears $5,000 and Silver closes in on $100; BTC -1% at $89,100; ETH -2% at $2,925, SOL -2% at $127; XRP -2% to $1.90. ZRO (+15%), AXS (+10%) and DASH (+8%) led top movers. Ledger is preparing for a $4B IPO, enlisting Goldman Sachs, Jefferies and Barclays for support. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse predicted crypto could hit new highs in 2026, pointing to regulatory momentum and institutional participation as key drivers. President Trump sued JPMorgan for $5 billion, alleging politically motivated “debanking”. BitGo briefly surged in its stock market debut before finishing its first

Roger Bayston, Head of Digital Assets at Franklin Templeton, unpacks how one of the world's largest asset managers embraced tokenization.

Crypto majors are green and rebounding after Trump pivoted on EU tariffs; BTC +2% at $89,900; ETH +2% at $2,995, SOL +2% at $130; XRP +3% to $1.94. CC (+15%), SKY (+11%) and SAND (+10%) led top movers. Crypto markets saw more than $1B in liquidations as Bitcoin rebounded sharply after President Trump signaled a retreat from proposed tariff measures. Vitalik Buterin proposed native DVT staking to strengthen Ethereum security and decentralization, signaling continued protocol-level experimentation. Bitgo announced its IPO at $18 per share, valuing it at ~$2B. The Senate Ag Committee confirmed that its version of the Clarity Act

Crypto majors are very red following a red Tuesday across markets; BTC -3% at $88,200; ETH -6% at $2,905, SOL -2% at $127; XRP -2% to $1.88. MYX (+11%) and ZRO (+10%) led top movers. Bitcoin and Solana both fell below key technical support levels as selling pressure accelerated. Over $1B in longs were liquidated during Bitcoin’s slide below $88k. Delaware Life added Bitcoin exposure to a fixed indexed annuity by linking performance to BlackRock’s spot BTC ETF, one of the first big moves to expand crypto access inside traditional insurance products. Trump Media announced plans to airdrop crypto tokens

Crypto majors are red following Trump’s tariff turmoil; BTC -2% at $91,100; ETH -4% at $3,105, SOL -3% at $129; XRP -2% to $1.93. CC (+12%), MYX (+5%) and SYRUP (+4%) led top movers. The NYSE began preparations for 24/7 tokenized stock and ETF trading. Steak ’n Shake revealed roughly $10M in Bitcoin exposure alongside the creation of a corporate BTC strategic reserve. Vitalik Buterin called for more sophisticated DAO governance models to improve accountability, coordination, and long-term sustainability. Bermuda outlined plans for a fully onchain national economy, working with Coinbase and Circle on payments, identity, and tokenized financial infrastructure.

Crypto majors are red following Trump’s tariff turmoil; BTC -2% at $91,100; ETH -4% at $3,105, SOL -3% at $129; XRP -2% to $1.93. CC (+12%), MYX (+5%) and SYRUP (+4%) led top movers. The NYSE began preparations for 24/7 tokenized stock and ETF trading. Steak ’n Shake revealed roughly $10M in Bitcoin exposure alongside the creation of a corporate BTC strategic reserve. Vitalik Buterin called for more sophisticated DAO governance models to improve accountability, coordination, and long-term sustainability. Bermuda outlined plans for a fully onchain national economy, working with Coinbase and Circle on payments, identity, and tokenized financial infrastructure.

Crypto majors are very green with Bitcoin making a new another 2-month high; BTC +2% at $96,7500; ETH +2% at $3,360, SOL even at $145; XRP -1% to $2.11. DCR (+30%), DASH (+10%), ICP (+10%) and ZEC (+7%) led top movers; XMR hit another new ATH at $800 before retracing to $725. Coinbase pulled support for the Senate’s crypto market structure bill ahead of a key vote, citing major concerns with the latest draft, leading to the Senate delaying the bill. Zcash avoided SEC action after the Zcash Foundation said the agency’s investigation has concluded. Ripple secured a Luxembourg license

BTC: 95k (+3%) | BTC.D: 59.2% (-0.1%). ETH: 3313 (+6%) | BNB: 936 (+3%) | SOL: 145 (+2%). Top Gainers: IP, ICP, PUMP, PEPE, ENA. BTC ETFs: +$754m | ETH ETFs: +$130m. Crypto rallies on largest ETF inflow in 3 months. Senate committee to vote on crypto bill on Jan 27. Stablecoin issues with bill still being fought over. Ethena Labs makes USDe free from gas fees. Bitdeer overtakes MARA on ‘managed hashrate’. Polygon Labs to buy Coinme, Sequence for $250m. BitPanda eyes Frankfurt IPO in 1H26. CZ invests in perp trading platform Genius Terminal. Coingecko eyes sales at $500m

Crypto majors are green; BTC +1.5% at $92,000; ETH +1% at $3,130, SOL +2% at $142; XRP +1% to $2.06. DASH (+60%), IP (+30%) and XMR (+13%) led top movers; XMR hit another new ATH at $680 (now $640). Gold and Silver hit new ATHs again in the wake of the Powell investigation. The US Senate released the draft Crypto Market Clarity Act, including limits on stablecoin rewards. Senator Warren pressed the SEC over inclusion of crypto in 401ks arguing they expose retirees to too much risk. Vitalik Buterin warned crypto needs better decentralized stablecoins, citing governance capture and inflation

Crypto majors are green; BTC +1.5% at $92,000; ETH +1% at $3,130, SOL +2% at $142; XRP +1% to $2.06. DASH (+60%), IP (+30%) and XMR (+13%) led top movers; XMR hit another new ATH at $680 (now $640). Gold and Silver hit new ATHs again in the wake of the Powell investigation. The US Senate released the draft Crypto Market Clarity Act, including limits on stablecoin rewards. Senator Warren pressed the SEC over inclusion of crypto in 401ks arguing they expose retirees to too much risk. Vitalik Buterin warned crypto needs better decentralized stablecoins, citing governance capture and inflation

Crypto majors are mostly flat headed into Monday open; btc even at $90,600; eth +1% at $3,110, sol +2% at $140; xrp -2% to $2.04. Ip (+20%) and xmr (+15%) led top movers; xmr hit a new ath at $590. Fed chair Jerome Powell released a video message claiming that the criminal charges he faces are due to his not cutting interest rates in line with Trump’s wishes. X (twitter) announced plans for “smart cashtags” to show crypto and stock prices live next to tickers. Vaneck projected bitcoin could reach $53m by 2050, outlining long-term adoption, trade settlement and store-of-value

Crypto majors are mostly flat ahead of today’s supreme court opinion on the trump tariffs; btc +1% at $90,300; eth 13% at $3,090, sol +3% at $138; xrp +1% to $2.10. Polygon (+11%), zec (+11%) and syrup (+7%) led top movers. Jpmorgan said the recent bitcoin and ethereum sell-off may be bottoming, pointing to improving positioning and easing downside pressure after early-year weakness. Bank of america analysts upgraded coinbase to buy, citing improved regulatory clarity, growing institutional adoption, and stronger long-term earnings visibility. Morgan stanley is planning to launch a digital wallet later this year that could support tokenized assets,

Crypto majors fell again yesterday as btc lost $90k; btc -2% at $89,900; eth -3% at $3,100, sol -3% at $134; xrp -7% to $2.08. Lit (+3%), wlfi (+3%) and xmr (+3%) led top movers. Zec fell 19% after the developer team resigned following a dispute with the board; the team has promised to form a new company and continue the mission. Jpmorgan announced plans to launch its jpm coin on the canton network. Barclays invested in ubyx, a u.S. Stablecoin settlement startup, backing infrastructure that would let regulated institutions move digital money across issuers and wallets. The senate banking

SIREN's recent rise has been supported by a sharp rise in trading volume and bullish market sentiment.

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Stablecoin growth accelerates as market participation expands.

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Retail is silent, ETFs are bleeding, but whales are buying - Here's what is actually happening.

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Hyperliquid whale opened a HYPE long position with 10x leverage on 80,000 HYPE worth $3 million.

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Hormuz tensions trigger liquidations and synchronized losses, signaling tightening liquidity and growing macro pressure.

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The WLFI volume indicators on the 1-day timeframe were united in their findings.

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The shift from “if” to “when” has begun, but timing will define the outcome.

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Ethereum enters a transition as whale profits return, but rising supply and weak demand cap momentum.

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Though the crypto AI sector's strength has waned, a few such tokens still outperformed the market.

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But, if both Bitcoin and silver are down similarly, why is sentiment shifting toward BTC?

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The crypto market has slipped back into a fear phase, with over $230 million in outflows triggering fresh concern.

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