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

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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.

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

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 of the crypto bull market.

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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 broker.

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

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 online services.

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

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

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

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

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 holdings.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

Kris Mayes filed 20 criminal counts against the prediction market operator, escalating a multi-state legal clash over sports and election predictions markets.

Here, Wellener offers tactics that firms must use to prove they’re more than just a crypto play.

A $1.18 billion preferred stock raise, roughly equivalent to 16,800 BTC, signals a shift away from common stock as dividend obligations top $1 billion.

This means Phantom can act as a non-custodial interface connecting users to registered derivatives platforms, removing the need for broker registration under specific conditions.

World said some estimates suggest agentic commerce could reach $3 trillion to $5 trillion by 2030, with agents accounting for up to 25% of U.S. e-commerce.

The move aims to regulate the country's growing crypto market and restrict trading on foreign platforms.

The closed-end fund aims to give everyday investors exposure to private firms before they go public.

End of DAOs? Firm behind Uniswap and Arbitrum governance says easing regulation made decentralization optional

The firm, best known for being one of the oldest crypto market makers, acquired Autonomous and Architech to combine token launch services, trading and treasury management tools.

Potential indicators of prior-knowledge bets on U.S. military action spurred Democrats from the Senate and House of Representatives to introduce a new bill.

The Cari Network is targeting a 2026 rollout as banks test issuance, transfers and redemption of digital deposits. Participating banks include Huntington Bancshares, First Horizon, M&T Bank, KeyCorp and Old National Bancorp.

Sui (SUI) joined Uniswap (UNI) as an underperformer, declining 4% from Monday.

The blockchain firm is adding custody, payments and brokerage tools for digital asset management and tokenization as it plans to apply for regulatory approval from the central bank.

The Wall Street investment bank cited slower ETF flows, weak network activity and a narrowing window for U.S. regulatory catalysts.

The ruling directs internet providers to block access to the site, and Apple and Google to remove or restrict Polymarket's mobile apps.

Payments giant Mastercard moves to bridge fiat and crypto with $1.8 billion acquisition of the U.K. based stablecoin startup.

The payments giant says the dollar-backed PYUSD token will enable cheaper cross-border transfers and faster settlement for merchants.

Your day-ahead look for March 17, 2026

The company sold 4,451 BTC in February to cut debt and fund AI infrastructure pivot.

Crypto markets cooled after Monday's rally, with bitcoin eyeing support near $72,000–$74,000 even as derivatives positioning remains broadly bullish and altcoins see deeper profit-taking.

Under the ruling, the developer of the Phantom self-custody crypto wallet avoids having to register as a broker.

SEC Chair Paul Atkins said the new securities guidance, which impacts "most crypto assets," provides "clear lines in clear terms."

Sen. Warren is demanding answers after the Pentagon handed Elon Musk's xAI classified network access—despite NSA warnings and a trail of harmful AI outputs.

OpenAI's new small models are faster and cheaper than GPT-5.4, and for most everyday use cases, that's exactly what developers and businesses actually need.

The Iran conflict is impacting on commodities beyond oil, as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz chokes off shipping.

PayPal’s PYUSD is expanding to a total of 70 international markets as the payments giant’s stablecoin tops a $4 billion market cap.

Democratic lawmakers introduced legislation prohibiting prediction markets that hinge on government action or pre-determined outcomes.

The partnership aims to lay the foundations for the agentic workflows that will become increasingly important to on-chain finance.

The Ripple-linked XRP has leapfrogged BNB in market cap as the crypto payments firm expands its Brazil push.

A new toolkit aims to allow AI agents to prove that a real person stands behind them when interacting online.

Strategy just made its biggest Bitcoin buy of 2026, and Kalshi is running a $1 billion March Madness bracket contest.

Mastercard said Tuesday that it will acquire stablecoin infrastructure firm BVNK in an effort to connect fiat and crypto payment rails.

Tokenization platform Theo plans to introduce a "gold-powered" stablecoin, which is set to generate yield from two independent sources.

AI and privacy tokens have emerged as leaders after Bitcoin’s $75K retest, with experts citing infrastructure demand over speculative memes.

ETH rallied with fresh inflows and treasury-buying support, while users on prediction market Myriad have shifted bullish.

The ban is the latest legal setback for prediction markets, which are facing regulatory pushback around the world.

The class action alleges Elon Musk's AI company knowingly produced and profited from child sexual abuse material.

He used his badge to intimidate rivals of the self-titled crypto “Godfather." Now he's headed to prison for more than five years.

Crypto is extending gains despite pressure on equities and gold, with geopolitical tensions reshaping correlations heading into a critical macro window.

The viral Rosie story credited AI with designing a custom cancer vaccine. The scientists who actually made it say the credit belongs elsewhere entirely.

Niantic’s spatial AI, built partly from optional scans submitted through its AR games, is now helping delivery robots navigate cities.

A man alleged in UK court that his now-estranged wife stole more than $171 million in Bitcoin after using CCTV to obtain a seed phrase.

IBM offers expanded access to quantum processors as developers prepare for the eventual challenge to Bitcoin's cryptography.

Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin is calling for a simpler network node setup, praising a new unified client from the Nimbus team.

A new report reveals that OpenAI's own team warned the company against its adult mode plans—but the AI giant is still moving forward.

The SEC has ended its case against Nader Al-Naji, who was accused of $257 million in unregistered securities sales via the BitClout token.

The Trump family's World Liberty Financial approved a measure that lets big-time WLFI investors access members of its team.

The Secret Service is working together with U.K. and Canadian law enforcement agencies in a bid to stop crypto fraud schemes.

Crypto wealth manager Abra is going public at a $750 million valuation—but regulators have repeatedly taken issue with how it does business.

Institutional flows into Bitcoin and Ethereum surge amid geopolitical tensions and expanding U.S. ETF market.

Publicly traded Ethereum treasury firm BitMine Immersion Technologies added more ETH amid its climb to $2,300 for the first time in six weeks.

Bitcoin looks structurally stronger as liquidity rotates, sell pressure fades, and bears overstay their welcome.

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The CFTC has issued no-action relief to Phantom, allowing its wallet software to facilitate trading access without broker registration under specific conditions.

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