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Arthur Hayes Wouldn't Invest $1 In Bitcoin Right Now
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes stated he would wait for the US Federal Reserve to ease monetary policy before investing in Bitcoin.
Aave suffers oracle glitch, triggering $26 million in unfair wstETH liquidations
A temporary oracle malfunction on Aave's Ethereum instances caused about $26 million in wstETH positions to be unfairly liquidated.
Europe’s inflation victory lap gives risk assets a tailwind
Falling inflation and record-low unemployment in Europe are providing a boost to risk assets, including cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Markets tread water as investors brace for inflation data
Financial markets paused on Tuesday as investors awaited crucial US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data to gauge inflation and future Federal Reserve interest rate decisions.
Ripple Seeks Australian Financial License via Acquisition
Ripple plans to acquire BC Payments Australia to secure an Australian Financial Services License (AFSL) by April 1st.
DeFi lending platform Aave sees $27 million liquidations after wstETH price glitch
Aave experienced $27 million in liquidations due to a temporary pricing glitch in its CAPO risk oracle for the wstETH token.
Kalshi Suffers Court Loss in Ohio over Sports Betting Lawsuit
Kalshi lost a court battle in Ohio, as a judge ruled the state isn't preempted from regulating its sports betting contracts.
Danielle Moinet Confirmed As A Bitcoin 2026 Speaker
Former WWE Superstar Danielle Moinet is confirmed to speak at Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas.
Nasdaq and owner of NYSE turn to crypto exchanges to bring the $126T equity market onchain
Nasdaq and ICE, owner of NYSE, are partnering with crypto exchanges to tokenize and bring the $126 trillion equity market onto blockchain technology.
Ether Funding Turns Negative, But Bears Remain In Control: Why?
Ether's funding rate turned negative, indicating bearish sentiment despite some stabilizing options metrics and ongoing network development.
Circle Stock Surges As Bernstein Sees Upside From Stablecoins
Bernstein reiterated an 'Outperform' rating on Circle stock, citing 60% potential upside driven by accelerating stablecoin adoption following new U.S. regulation.
Bitwise CIO reiterates bitcoin price could reach $1 million as he compares it to gold
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan argues Bitcoin could hit $1 million by capturing a significant share of the growing global store-of-value market, currently dominated by gold.
The $300 billion digital dollar boom could eat into traditional banks' profits, warn Jefferies analysts
Jefferies analysts warn that the growing stablecoin market, reaching $300 billion, could reduce traditional bank profits by attracting deposits.
BitGo Partners with StableX to Support $100M Crypto Treasury Plan
BitGo will custody and trade digital assets for StableX’s $100 million stablecoin-focused treasury plan.
SEC Chair Calls for ‘Coordinated Oversight‘ Between US Financial Agencies
SEC Chair Gary Gensler is advocating for increased collaboration with the CFTC to streamline regulation and enforcement in the financial sector.
BTC Leads Recovery While Altcoin Indicators Hit Cycle Lows
Bitcoin's rally contrasts with depressed altcoin indicators, suggesting a potential shift toward an altseason.
TD Cowen says Congress likely getting closer to permanently banning a Fed CBDC
TD Cowen reports Congress is likely to permanently ban the Federal Reserve from issuing a CBDC, potentially benefiting stablecoin issuers.
Strategy is paying investors huge yields to keep buying Bitcoin amid 66,231 BTC spending spree
Strategy is increasingly relying on preferred stock (STRC) offering high yields to fund its Bitcoin purchases, acquiring 66,231 BTC in 68 days.
Investment firm Multicoin bets 'Internet Labor Markets' will drive crypto’s next wave of adoption
Multicoin Capital believes crypto's next major adoption wave will come from Internet Labor Markets where users earn tokens by contributing verifiable work.
Crypto Theft Drops in February as Phishing and Wallet Approval Scams Rise
Crypto theft fell to $49M in February, driven by a shift toward phishing and malicious wallet approval scams targeting individuals.
Senators try to unlock stalled crypto Clarity Act with compromise on stablecoin yield
Senators are negotiating a compromise on stablecoin yields to revive the stalled crypto Clarity Act, aiming to prevent deposit flight from traditional banks.
Goldman Sachs becomes biggest XRP ETF holder as funds record only nine red days
XRP ETFs have seen $1.4 billion in inflows since launch, with Goldman Sachs being the largest holder.
‘History reveals no evidence’ Congress intended to preempt gambling laws, judge says in Kalshi case
An Ohio judge denied Kalshi's request to block state gambling enforcement, finding no evidence Congress intended to preempt state sports betting laws.
How Aviva Investors plans to tokenize its funds on XRP Ledger, with RippleX SVP
Aviva Investors is experimenting with tokenizing funds on the XRP Ledger, discussed by RippleX SVP Markus Infanger.
$1 Million Bitcoin Isn’t as Far-Fetched as It Sounds, Analyst Says
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan argues that $1 million Bitcoin is plausible by projecting the growth of the global store-of-value market.
ABA survey finds consumers support stablecoin yield limits tied to banking risk
An ABA survey indicates consumers support limiting stablecoin yields if linked to risks that could harm bank lending and economic growth.
Polymarket and Palantir team up to protect the integrity of sports betting as prediction platforms face a make-or-break moment
Polymarket, Palantir, and TWG AI are collaborating to build a monitoring system to detect and prevent manipulation in sports prediction markets.
Circle (CRCL) may rally another 60% driven by stablecoin adoption, AI agentic finance: Bernstein
Bernstein analysts project Circle's stock could rise 60% further, driven by increasing stablecoin adoption and future AI agentic finance use cases.
The Daily: Winklevoss twins move $130 million in BTC to Gemini, South Korean prosecutors sell seized bitcoin and more
The Winklevoss twins transferred $130M in BTC to Gemini, South Korean prosecutors sold seized bitcoin, and Polymarket partnered with Palantir, among other crypto news.
Circle’s USDC Flips Tether as Companies Replace Bank Wires With Stablecoins
USDC has surpassed Tether in transfer volume as corporate treasury teams increasingly use stablecoins instead of traditional bank wires.
Societe Generale-FORGE Deploys MiCA-Compliant EURCV Stablecoin on Stellar
Societe Generale-FORGE launched its EURCV stablecoin on the Stellar blockchain, expanding its MiCA compliance and accessibility.
‘DAOs aren’t dead, they should evolve’: Aave CEO Stani Kulechov pushes for streamlined execution
Aave CEO Stani Kulechov argues that DAOs must evolve beyond current slow and politicized structures to enable efficient execution.
U.S. SEC chief Atkins said bond with sister agency CFTC to include joint meetings, exams
SEC Chairman Atkins announced a strengthened partnership with the CFTC, including joint meetings and exams, to improve crypto regulation.
Record-high Bitcoin Orderbook Asks Warn Of Price Correction
Bitcoin's orderbook shows a significant imbalance with more sell orders than buy orders, potentially signaling a price correction.
Netflix Bans Bitcoin Sponsors on Boxer Trunks During Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua Broadcast
Netflix banned Bitcoin-related sponsors from boxer Justin Cardona's gear shortly before the Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua fight, citing policy violations.
Goldman Sachs emerges as top XRP ETF holder, alongside wave of ‘super fans’: analysts
Goldman Sachs is the largest holder of spot XRP ETF shares, though analysts suggest many unknown 'super fans' also hold significant amounts.
Trump says the Iran conflict is “very complete” — oil plunges and Bitcoin snaps back above $70k
Bitcoin recovered above $70,000 as oil prices sharply reversed following comments from Trump suggesting de-escalation in the Iran conflict.
UK Government‘s Long-Term Fraud Strategy Labels Crypto as ‘Growing Risk‘
The UK government's new fraud strategy identifies cryptocurrency as a growing risk due to its use in scams and deceptive practices.
Why banks are moving beyond single-provider stablecoin payment rails
Banks are transitioning from single-vendor stablecoin systems to multi-provider networks for more reliable global payments and reduced risk.
Polymarket Taps AI Technology Behind US Military Kill Chain
Polymarket partnered with Palantir to use its military-grade AI monitoring tools to oversee sports prediction markets.
Bitcoin climbs to $71K as crude tumbles on possible global oil reserve release
Bitcoin rose nearly 5% to over $71K as oil prices sharply dropped on talks of a strategic reserve release.
Investment Bank Gives Strategy (MSTR) and Strive (ASST) Buy Ratings, Flags Bitcoin Treasury Discounts
B. Riley initiated coverage of Strategy (MSTR) and Strive (ASST) with Buy ratings, citing discounts in their Bitcoin treasury holdings.
Why crypto's privacy problem is a total dealbreaker for mainstream users
Crypto's public ledger fundamentally conflicts with mainstream user and business needs for privacy, stalling mass adoption.
Crypto shouldn’t “die on the hill” of stablecoin yield, Rick Edelman says
Rick Edelman advises the crypto industry to compromise on stablecoin yield to secure broader regulatory clarity.
Starknet introduces STRK20 private tokens to enable anonymous transfers
Starknet launched the STRK20 token standard to bring native, private balances and transfers to ERC-20 assets on its network.
Hyperliquid Will Hit $150 by Mid 2026, Predicts BitMEX's Arthur Hayes
Arthur Hayes predicts Hyperliquid's (HYPE) price could reach $150 by August, driven by CEX-to-DEX volume rotation and demand for macro-linked markets.
Will Solana’s “Megaphone” Pattern Breakout Trigger Price Rally to $100?
Solana's price is at a critical juncture, potentially breaking out of a “Megaphone” pattern and rallying towards $100, but faces risks of a decline.
Crypto price news: Bitcoin hits $71,500, CRCL, BTGO, FIGR rally as oil shock fears fade
Bitcoin surpassed $71,500 as easing fears of an oil supply shock boosted global risk sentiment and crypto markets.
Canaan Boosts Bitcoin, Ether Treasury as Miners Sell BTC
Bitcoin miner Canaan increased its digital asset holdings to record levels in February while many rival miners are selling reserves.
CFTC Chair Michael Selig Outlines DeFi, Prediction Market Rulemaking Plans
CFTC Chairman Mike Selig detailed plans for regulatory clarity on DeFi, crypto derivatives, and event contracts, emphasizing U.S. leadership in digital assets.
Bhutan Keeps Selling Its Bitcoin, Reserves Sold by Over Half
Bhutan's state-owned investment arm has sold over half of its peak Bitcoin reserves through recurring sales managed by Druk Holding and Investments.
Bitcoin Probes $71,500 as Resistance Concerns Plague Bulls
Bitcoin briefly surpassed $71,500, but analysts warn that key resistance levels could lead to a drop toward $60,000.
Armed attackers force French couple to transfer $1 million in bitcoin during home invasion
A French couple was robbed of $1 million in bitcoin by armed attackers who posed as police officers during a home invasion.
People traded $25B of crypto stock tokens that do not make them stockholders
Over $25 billion in stock-like crypto tokens have been traded, but these tokens don't grant traditional shareholder rights like dividends or voting.
Ethereum news (ETH): Vitalik Buterin pushes ‘DVT-Lite’ to make validator setup easier
Vitalik Buterin is promoting DVT-Lite, a simplified distributed validator technology, to ease Ethereum staking setup for institutions.
Benchmark analysts expect Intchains’ stock to more than double, but lower target price
Benchmark analysts maintain a 'Buy' rating for Intchains, predicting a stock price doubling, but have lowered their price target to $3.
Solana ETFs find institutional backing while XRP funds depend more on retail
Solana ETFs are attracting institutional investors, while XRP ETFs are favored by retail investors, according to a Bloomberg report.
Republicans Could Hold Up Housing Bill Over CBDC Ban
Republican representatives are threatening to block a bipartisan housing bill unless a proposed ban on a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) is made permanent.
Meta expands AI agent push with Moltbook acquisition
Meta has acquired Moltbook, a social network for autonomous AI agents, integrating its founders into Meta Superintelligence Labs.
Jito Foundation acquires and revives SolanaFloor following shutdown over $27 million exploit
The Jito Foundation has acquired and is relaunching SolanaFloor, a Solana data platform, after it shut down due to a $27 million exploit at its parent company.
Kraken's xStocks starts points program, hinting at possible ecosystem token
Kraken's tokenized stock platform, xStocks, launched the xPoints rewards program, potentially signaling a future ecosystem token launch.
Stablecoin market hits $312B as banks, card networks embrace onchain dollars
Stablecoins are expanding into global payments infrastructure, with the market reaching $312 billion as institutions adopt onchain settlement.
Bitcoin Price Jumps Above $70,000 After Oil Shock, On-Chain Data Points to New Support Zone
Bitcoin recovered above $70,000 following an oil price shock, supported by significant on-chain accumulation between $60,000 and $70,000.
Trust Wallet Adds Address Poisoning Protection Across 32 EVM Chains
Trust Wallet launched address-poisoning protection across 32 EVM chains to screen against scam addresses.
Blockstream’s Jade Hardware Wallet Adds Lightning Network Support, Enabling Instant Bitcoin Payments From Cold Storage
Blockstream's Jade hardware wallet now supports the Lightning Network, allowing instant Bitcoin payments secured by cold storage.
Polymarket partners with Peter Thiel’s Palantir to build AI-powered oversight tools
Polymarket is partnering with Palantir and TWG AI to deploy an AI-powered system for ensuring fair and transparent sports prediction markets.
Zcash (ZEC) Eyes $250 as Funding Push and Whale Buying Spark Fresh Momentum
Zcash (ZEC) is showing positive momentum, potentially reaching $250, fueled by new funding for its ecosystem and increased buying from large holders ('whales').
Tornado Cash’s Roman Storm Could Face 40 Years as Government Seeks New Trial
Roman Storm, a Tornado Cash developer, may face a retrial with potential penalties of up to 40 years in prison as the government seeks to re-prosecute unresolved charges.
Polymarket taps Peter Thiel-backed Palantir to develop sports betting AI monitoring tool
Polymarket is partnering with Palantir and TWG AI to create an AI platform to monitor sports prediction markets for integrity issues.
Cardano spent years looking slow. Now that may help it win in crypto’s rule-heavy era
Cardano's recent, seemingly slow upgrades position it strategically for an increasingly regulated crypto market favoring governable infrastructure.