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Crypto holders in France face a rising trend of violent physical attacks, including kidnappings and home invasions, forcing a shift toward executive protection measures.

The Ethereum Foundation published a mandate clarifying its role, goals, and commitment to decentralization and user control.

Arthur Hayes predicts Hyperliquid's HYPE token could reach $150 by 2026, citing strong revenue and genuine trading activity.

The Ethereum Foundation released a mandate defining its role as a steward preserving core network principles like censorship resistance and security.

Velotrade, founded by ex-JP Morgan and Dresdner Kleinwort traders, launched a crypto prop trading platform offering funded accounts and profit sharing.

Eskom is exploring selling surplus daytime electricity at a discount to Bitcoin miners due to reduced grid demand from rooftop solar installations.

This newsletter covers a crypto whale's $50M loss in a DeFi swap, BlackRock's ETF debut, and updates on regulations and upcoming events.

ETH held in accumulation wallets rose 32%, signaling strong long-term confidence despite the price trading below its yearly open.

KuCoin launched perpetual futures contracts for Tesla and Strategy stocks, allowing 24/7 trading with USDt settlement.

Bitcoin dropped 3.5% as escalating tensions in the Middle East, including U.S. military movements, triggered a risk-off sentiment.

The Federal Reserve is expected to vote on a revised Basel capital proposal that could severely restrict banks' balance sheet exposure to Bitcoin.

MoonPay integrated Ledger hardware wallet signing into its CLI wallet for AI Agents, enhancing security by keeping private keys secure.

The Ethereum Foundation released a mandate detailing its role as steward, emphasizing self-sovereignty and core principles like censorship resistance.

Growing AI power demands are driving a nuclear energy revival, with Bitcoin miners having recognized the potential of nuclear power early on.

Bitcoin rallied slightly despite concerning economic data indicating persistent inflation and slowing growth, suggesting a potential decoupling from traditional markets.

Stanley Druckenmiller predicts stablecoins will power global payment systems within 10-15 years due to their efficiency.

Mizuho raised Circle's price target to $120 from $100 after USDC transaction volumes surpassed USDT for the first time since 2019.

Mizuho analysts report that USDC's adjusted volume has surpassed USDT's year-to-date, indicating greater real-world usage.

The TRUMP memecoin surged 50% following a promotion offering access to a gala event with Donald Trump, driven by large investor purchases.

Bitcoin approached $74,000 as US PCE inflation data met expectations, boosting risk assets, though traders remain divided on the next move.

Bitcoin rose toward a one-month high of $73,800, outperforming assets since the start of the Iran war.

Olivier Janssens' project in Nevis offers residents $100 monthly if the government approves his plan for a libertarian tech community.

BlackRock's new iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHB) repackages Ethereum as a familiar, yield-bearing asset for mainstream investors.

The U.S. Treasury sanctioned six individuals and two companies for laundering $800 million in crypto for North Korea's WMD programs.

Pi Coin surged 30% due to Kraken listing, Pi Day excitement, and positive market indicators, though it is now overbought.

US and European authorities dismantled SocksEscort, a proxy service used by cybercriminals for fraud, including cryptocurrency theft.

Yield-bearing stablecoins are growing 15 times faster than the general market amid US legislative disagreement over regulating crypto yield.

TOKEN2049 Dubai 2026 has been postponed to April 2027 due to regional uncertainty affecting safety and logistics.

Bitcoin's price surged above $73,000 despite geopolitical tensions and oil price increases, surpassing the performance of gold, silver, and stocks.

The Bank of England is softening its stance on stablecoins but notes a lack of constructive industry feedback on alternative risk mitigation methods.

A wallet linked to Trend Research withdrew $58 million in ETH from Binance after opening a leveraged short position via Aave.

The CoinDesk 20 index rose 3.7%, with all 20 constituents trading higher, led by Sui and Cardano.

DeFi protocol Ammalgam has launched on mainnet, merging lending, borrowing, and trading to improve capital efficiency and reduce risk.

The TRUMP meme coin surged over 60% following the announcement of a crypto and business conference at Mar-a-Lago featuring Donald Trump.

Zoomex released transparency and performance data to meet rising infrastructure standards amid 2026 crypto market scrutiny.

Bitcoin ETFs are attracting institutional investment away from gold, while USDT facilitates illicit gold trading, particularly in Venezuela.

Prediction markets are maturing beyond initial growth, with trust and reliable resolution infrastructure now being key to sustained scaling and attracting capital.

TOKEN2049 Dubai has been postponed to April 2027 due to heightened security risks and regional uncertainty in the UAE.

Since the Iran strikes, Bitcoin has outperformed traditional assets like gold and stocks, surpassing $72,000, but faces potential resistance from a significant sell wall.

Analysts suggest oil shocks from the Iran conflict impact Bitcoin miners via BTC price drops rather than direct energy cost increases.

Solana's recent 5% price jump is supported by bullish EMAs and increased mid-term holder accumulation, but bearish divergences and long-term selling raise concerns.

Bitget Wallet is integrating the Stellar network to improve stablecoin usage for everyday transactions and reduce fragmentation in the payment infrastructure.

Pi Network’s PI token surged over 30% after being listed on Kraken, surpassing established altcoins in market capitalization.

TOKEN2049 Dubai has been postponed to April 2027 due to regional instability caused by the US-Israel-Iran war.

Litecoin founder Charlie Lee warns that Satoshi Nakamoto's Bitcoin holdings are particularly vulnerable to future quantum computing attacks due to older transaction formats.

Bitcoin is gaining bullish momentum, with a $3 billion options market trigger potentially increasing volatility near $75,000.

HSBC and Standard Chartered are set to receive Hong Kong's first stablecoin issuer licenses from the HKMA.

XRP's Bollinger Bands are tightening, suggesting an imminent, significant price breakout targeting $2.55.

Vitalik Buterin criticized the Future of Life Institute for pivoting to political advocacy after receiving $500M from his SHIB donation.

Hong Kong is expected to issue its first stablecoin licenses soon, likely to HSBC and Standard Chartered.

Bitcoin surged past $72,000, outpacing U.S. stocks, even as the U.S. Dollar Index strengthened above 100.

SwissBorg received MiCA authorization from the French AMF, enabling it to offer a full suite of crypto-asset services in Europe.

Token2049 has postponed its Dubai event to April 2027 due to regional instability impacting travel and logistics.

BYDFi has integrated its perpetual futures market data with TradingView, providing traders with real-time pricing and market signals.

NEAR Protocol leads AI coins in trading volume, driven by AI sector growth, despite being 90% below its peak.

Mastercard launched a partner program to integrate stablecoins and digital assets into its existing network infrastructure.

Bitcoin has shown resilience, surpassing other macro assets in performance since the Iran conflict began, reaching over $72,000.

Metaplanet introduced a four-tier shareholder benefits program, culminating in the top 'Nakamoto' tier for long-term, high-volume holders.

Bitcoin remains resilient above $71,000 despite a strengthening dollar, rising oil prices, and increasing U.S. bond yields.

Hackers claim to have leaked source code from Sweden's e-government platform, prompting investigations by authorities and CGI Sverige.

The US sanctioned six individuals and two entities for facilitating North Korean IT worker schemes generating nearly $800 million for WMD programs.

Alibaba has invested in MetaComp's $35M fundraise to expand its StableX Network for cross-border stablecoin payments.

A macro model based on US and China's bond yields suggests a potential Bitcoin rally towards $100,000, supported by whale accumulation and technical indicators.

Singapore's MetaComp secured $35 million in Pre-A funding, backed by Alibaba, to expand its digital finance infrastructure.

Vitalik Buterin distanced himself from the Future of Life Institute, criticizing its shift towards political advocacy regarding AI risks and expressing concerns about unintended consequences.

HSBC and Standard Chartered are reportedly set to receive Hong Kong's first stablecoin licenses under the new regime, possibly by March 24.

Bitcoin's sharp decline to $60,000 preceded the recent global stock market downturn, acting as a leading indicator once again.

BlackRock's iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHB) achieved over $15.5 million in first-day trading volume.

BlackRock's new staked ether ETF (ETHB) launched with over $100 million in assets and saw $15 million in first-day trading volume.

Wintermute suggests Bitcoin miners must pivot to AI hosting or actively manage their BTC holdings to generate yield for survival.