DOJ and Europol take down SocksEscort network tied to crypto fraud
March 13, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Law enforcement agencies seized 34 domains, 23 servers and froze $3.5 million in crypto linked to SocksEscort, a proxy service that hijacked 369,000 devices.

Yield-bearing stablecoins surge as Washington fights over yield
March 13, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Yield-bearing stablecoins are growing faster than the broader market as US lawmakers remain divided over how crypto yield should be regulated.

Pundit Shares What The XRP Float Is Likely To Be For Global Settlement
March 13, 2026 | newsbtc.com
A crypto pundit has outlined what the XRP circulating supply could look like if the cryptocurrency is adopted as a global settlement asset.

UK central bank is warming up to stablecoins, but says industry input is lacking
March 13, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
The Bank of England is open to fixes on its proposed stablecoin framework, but one official said it needs better feedback from crypto industry participants.

SPX6900 price prediction 2026-2032: Will SPX6900 soar 10x or crash?
March 13, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Key takeaways: SPX6900 (SPX) functions primarily on the Ethereum network. The token was created as a meme to entertain wider audiences.

Unified lending-trading DeFi protocol Ammalgam launches on mainnet with strategy Vaults
March 13, 2026 | theblock.co
Ammalgam combines lending, borrowing, and trading into a liquidity system, providing a platform for creating unlimited trading strategies.

Fed Set To Review ‘Toxic’ Bitcoin Basel Treatment For Major US Banks
March 13, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
The Federal Reserve is set to open a new chapter in the US Basel III debate next week, and for Bitcoin policy advocates the stakes are unusually clear: whether the largest…

TRUMP meme coin soars 60% after Mar-a-Lago event announcement
March 13, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
The surge in TRUMP meme coin highlights the volatile influence of high-profile events on cryptocurrency markets, impacting investor behavior.

Token2049 organizers cancel April event in Dubai due to security concerns
March 13, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Token2049 in Dubai was canceled and pushed to April 2027, after the latest threat of Iran missiles striking the city's financial district.

Prediction markets will scale as far as their resolution infrastructure allows
March 13, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Prediction market volume scales every month, as resolution infrastructure becomes a bottleneck.

TOKEN2049 Dubai moved to 2027 amid heightened security risks in UAE
March 13, 2026 | theblock.co
TOKEN2049 postponed its Dubai conference to April 2027 after Iranian strikes disrupted travel, security, and logistics in the UAE.

With Bitcoin’s surge over $72k it now outperforms gold and stocks since Iran strikes, but one brutal sell wall is looming
March 13, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
Bitcoin has outperformed gold, silver, and major US equity indexes since the US-Israeli attack on Iran began, recovering to over $72,000 even as oil surged above $100 a barrel…

Iran war oil shock more likely to affect Bitcoin miners through BTC price than energy costs, analysts say
March 13, 2026 | theblock.co
Hashrate Index found that about 90% of global Bitcoin hashrate operates in electricity markets largely insulated from oil prices.

Charles Edwards Says Bitcoin Is In A Value Zone, But Not Yet At Deep Value
March 13, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Capriole Investments founder Charles Edwards says Bitcoin has moved into a historically attractive accumulation area, but not yet the kind of deep-discount zone that defined the…

US burns through nearly half of government's Bitcoin reserve in first week of Iran war
March 13, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
The first week of America’s war with Iran already cost taxpayers more than $11 billion, about half the total value of the government’s Bitcoin holdings, according to…

Pi Network’s PI surges over 30% as Kraken listing lifts it into top-ranked altcoins
March 13, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
The PI surge highlights the growing influence of exchange listings on altcoin market dynamics, potentially reshaping crypto investment strategies.

Analyst Benjamin Cowen Predicts Bitcoin (BTC) Will Crater Below $60,000 – Here’s His Timeline
March 13, 2026 | dailyhodl.com
A popular crypto analyst believes Bitcoin’s (BTC) price will plummet in a matter of weeks.

Has Elon Musk Completely Abandoned Dogecoin? Here’s The Last Time He Tweeted About It
March 13, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Elon Musk’s role in the growth of Dogecoin over the years cannot be overstated, as the billionaire served as the cornerstone of the 36,000% rally that caught attention back in…

Dogecoin price prediction 2026-2032: DOGE to the moon?
March 13, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Here are top Dogecoin predictions and price trends from the Cryptopolitan team.

Here’s why XRP bulls see an ‘explosive run’ to $2.55 next
March 13, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
XRP’s technical and onchain signals hint at a significant breakout, with bulls eyeing an “explosive” rally toward $2.55.

US clears purchases of Russian oil stranded at sea amid global supply shock
March 13, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
The United States has allowed other nations to buy Russian oil already loaded on tankers at sea, amid an ongoing war with Iran that is cutting supplies and driving up fuel prices.

Vitalik Buterin questions political pivot by AI safety group that cashed out roughly $500M from his SHIB donation
March 13, 2026 | theblock.co
Buterin stated that FLI cashed out approximately $500 million from his 2021 SHIB donation, but then pivoted toward political action.

HSBC, Standard Chartered tipped for first Hong Kong stablecoin licenses: Report
March 13, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Hong Kong is set to issue its first stablecoin issuer licenses, with HSBC and Standard Chartered likely among a “very small number” of initially approved issuers, local media…

Solana: Can SOL reclaim $90 after $17M whale accumulation?
March 13, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Solana whale purchased 200,000 Sol worth $17.17 million, and then staked it.

Crypto startup SwissBorg secures MiCA authorization from French regulator
March 13, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
SwissBorg's MiCA approval enhances regulatory trust, fostering innovation and potentially accelerating crypto adoption across Europe.

Polymarket US activity expands to new record of traded tickers amid local competition
March 13, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Polymarket US is expanding its activity, with a record 447 tickers traded.

Token2049 postpones Dubai event to 2027 amid regional uncertainty
March 13, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
The crypto conference organizer said tickets will remain valid for the rescheduled April 2027 event, with holders also able to transfer tickets to the Singapore event.

Here’s what happened in crypto today – BTC ETFs, CLARITY Act, & more
March 13, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Will ETH bears be rewarded in H2 2026?

Not XRP Or Ethereum: You Won’t Believe The Network With The Highest Number Of RWA Users
March 13, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Real-world asset (RWA) tokenization on the Ethereum network and the XRP Ledger has been ramping up over the last few years.

Is Mastercard embracing crypto or trying to contain it?
March 13, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
Mastercard’s crypto partner push is really a plan to keep stablecoins inside its network Mastercard is trying to make sure the stablecoin era still needs its card services.

SEC Commissioner asks regulators to resist micromanaging crypto markets, tokenized securities
March 13, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
SEC Commissioner Peirce asked regulators to resist micromanaging crypto markets.

US President To Host Exclusive Luncheon For TRUMP Holders April 25 At Mar-a-Lago
March 13, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
President Donald Trump is preparing to host the second exclusive dinner for holders of his official memecoin, TRUMP, which briefly saw its price surpass $3 following the…

Bitcoin ‘passing geopolitical stress test’ as BTC price spikes above $72K
March 13, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Bitcoin price analysis saw conditions slowly ‘building” to support a breakout as BTC emerged as the strongest macro performer since the Iran conflict began.

QIE Blockchain Hackathon 2026: Calling Builders Ready to Launch Real Web3 Projects
March 13, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
The next generation of decentralized applications will not be built on hype.

Here’s why BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF could trigger an ETH breakout against Bitcoin
March 13, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
ETHB launch has ignited some significant market buzz - Can staking fuel the next ETH rally?

Binance coin price prediction 2026-2032: How high will BNB go?
March 13, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Key takeaways: After notable changes in its executive team, Binance has shown resilience and prospects for recovery.

Bitcoin holds above $71,000, defying rising dollar, oil and U.S. bond yields
March 13, 2026 | coindesk.com
Stronger dollar, rising Treasury yields, and tech equities treading water contrast with bitcoin’s resilience amid geopolitical tensions.

U.S. Senate passes CBDC ban amendment: Digital dollar plans paused until 2030
March 13, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
SEC plans a 'narrow' innovation exemption for tokenized securities.

Sweden probes reported leak of e-government platform source code
March 13, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Sweden is investigating a reported leak tied to CGI Sverige after hackers claimed they exposed source code from the country’s e-government platform.

US National Debt Explodes $543,000,000,000 in Just Four Months As Ron Paul Warns Iran War Could Trigger New Depression
March 13, 2026 | dailyhodl.com
The US national debt has skyrocketed by more than half a trillion dollars in just four months, according to the U.S. Treasury Department.

US sanctions DPRK IT facilitators over crypto transactions in $800 million scheme
March 13, 2026 | theblock.co
U.S Treasury sanctioned DPRK IT facilitators linked to crypto laundering networks that generated nearly $800 million for Pyongyang in 2024.

Altcoin Spot Activity Slumps, But Bitcoin Volume Stays Resilient
March 13, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
On-chain data shows the Bitcoin spot volume has shown resilience recently while the rest of the cryptocurrency sector has seen a slump.

Ethereum Eyes $2,100 Retest As BlackRock Debuts Staked ETH ETF
March 13, 2026 | newsbtc.com
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has expanded its digital assets offering and debuted its staked Ethereum (ETH) Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) on Nasdaq.

China’s Alibaba joins stablecoin platform MetaComp’s $35M fundraise
March 13, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
MetaComp’s Pre-A+ funding round, backed by Alibaba and Spark Venture, brings the total capital raised to $35 million, with aims to expand its StableX Network globally.

TON price prediction 2026-2032: Will TON reach $10?
March 13, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Key takeaways: TON (The Open Network) is a decentralized protocol designed by Telegram and created by the community.

Palantir and Nvidia partner on sovereign AI operating system architecture
March 13, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Palantir Technologies has teamed up with Nvidia to roll out a reference architecture for a sovereign AI operating system.

Bitcoin's 'extremely precise' macro signal puts $100K target back in play
March 13, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
US and China's yield crossover amid whale buying suggest Bitcoin may be close to a price bottom, setting up for a move toward six figures in the coming months.

Singapore-based MetaComp raises $35 million in funding backed by Alibaba
March 13, 2026 | theblock.co
The Singapore-based company provides services that bridge traditional fiat payment rails and stablecoin settlement infrastructure.

Vitalik distances himself from nonprofit backed by SHIB donation
March 13, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Vitalik Buterin said he is no longer closely aligned with the Future of Life Institute after its strategy shifted following his 2021 SHIB donation.

How Tether’s $5.2M Ark Labs bet could signal Bitcoin’s next move
March 13, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Tether’s strategy hints at a stronger USDT–Bitcoin link shaping future BTC momentum.

SafeX exploiters jailed as regulators expand crypto fraud and laundering crackdown
March 13, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Zhang Xinghua was sentenced by a Singapore court to two years in prison for trying to hide millions of stolen crypto tokens through Tornado Cash.

HSBC, Standard Chartered to be first recipients of Hong Kong stablecoin licenses: reports
March 13, 2026 | theblock.co
HKMA Chief Executive Eddie Yue said last month that the regulator had received 36 applications under the new framework.

Bitcoin Returns Mirror Late-2022 Levels Seen Before 67% Rally: Santiment
March 13, 2026 | newsbtc.com
On-chain analytics firm Santiment has highlighted how the average Bitcoin returns of the buyers from the past year are looking similar to late 2022.

Bitcoin Tax Battle: Bitcoin Policy Institute Pushes For Inclusion, Coinbase Tackles Allegations
March 13, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
On Thursday, the Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI) published a new report regarding the ongoing discussion in the US Congress about the Bitcoin de minimis tax exemption.

Bitcoin Historically Surges 54% On Average Post-US Midterm Elections, Binance
March 13, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Despite trading more than 40% below its all-time high, with $70,000 serving as a short-term support level, Bitcoin (BTC) may be poised for a repeat pattern that could lead to a…

Zcash Development Lab Secures $25 Million to Expand Privacy Infrastructure
March 13, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Zcash Open Development Lab (ZODL) has raised more than $25 million in seed funding from major crypto investors to accelerate development of privacy-focused financial tools.

Bitcoin's crash to $60,000 warned stocks first – now they're following
March 13, 2026 | coindesk.com
Bitcoin has once again acted as a leading indicator for risk assets, plunging sharply before the ongoing global stock market swoon.

BlackRock’s staked Ethereum ETF records over $15.5 million volume on first day
March 13, 2026 | theblock.co
Bloomberg Analyst James Seyffart noted that ETHB had a 'very solid' first day, where it launched with over $100 million in assets.

Senate delays crypto bill until April while tackling voter ID measure
March 13, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Senate Majority Leader John Thune will prioritize the SAVE America Act, delaying crypto market structure legislation until at least April.

Yardeni Research President Raises Odds of Stock Market Collapse to 35% Amid Oil Shocks
March 13, 2026 | dailyhodl.com
The president of the sell-side Wall Street firm Yardeni Research believes that tensions in the Middle East are lifting the chances of a stock market meltdown.

Binance Warning? Leverage Explodes As Crypto Tracks A World On Edge
March 13, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Binance’s futures-to-spot ratio has jumped to a 1.5-year high, its highest level since mid-2023. But why?

SBF Retrial Bid Meets Resistance From US Prosecutors
March 13, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
US President Donald Trump reportedly shut the door on a pardon for Sam Bankman-Fried back in January. That left the convicted FTX founder, a.k.a.

A Burning Banksy, the Epstein Files, and a Brooklyn Shelter the Trump Administration Defunded
March 13, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
How a Forbes 30 Under 30 crypto founder and a former UN Women leader found each other in the middle of the world's most uncomfortable news cycle.

Foundry Expands Beyond Bitcoin With Zcash Mining Pool
March 13, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Digital asset infrastructure firm Foundry Digital plans to launch a U.S.-based zcash (ZEC) mining pool in April 2026 aimed at institutional and publicly traded miners.

BlackRock’s new ether ETF for yield hungry investors debuts with $15 million in trading volume
March 13, 2026 | coindesk.com
The new ETHB fund launched with over $100 million in assets and traded more than $15 million on day one, offering investors exposure to ethereum plus staking rewards.

CFTC Moves to Rein In Prediction Markets With Guidance, Rulemaking Review
March 13, 2026 | decrypt.co
Chairman Selig has issued a staff advisory amid a formal rulemaking process, as states and Congress close in.

Ghana’s Crypto Push Begins As 11 Companies Enter SEC Sandbox
March 13, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Mobile money is everywhere in Ghana. And now, crypto wants in on that infrastructure too.

Bank Of England Open To Review Stablecoin Ownership Cap Proposal Following Backlash
March 13, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
The Bank of England (BoE) has signaled openness to softening its regulatory approach to systemic pound-pegged stablecoins after facing backlash from lawmakers and industry…

Crypto miners must put their Bitcoin to work to survive: Wintermute
March 13, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Miners who treat their Bitcoin holdings as a working asset rather than a passive reserve “will carry a structural edge into the next halving,” says Wintermute.

Bitcoin advocate group to fight Basel’s ‘toxic’ treatment of cryptocurrency
March 13, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
The Bitcoin Policy Institute wants to ensure “US regulators get Bitcoin’s treatment right” when the Federal Reserve issues proposals to implement the Basel framework.

Polychain Capital Leads $10M Seed for VeryAI’s Human-Centric Internet Vision
March 13, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Proof of reality platform, VeryAI, said it has raised $10 million in seed funding led by Polychain Capital to scale its infrastructure. The Death of the CAPTCHA?

Solana (SOL) Upside Awakens — Will Bulls Finally Hit $100?
March 13, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Solana started a fresh increase above the $88 zone. SOL price is now consolidating near $90 and might aim for more gains above the $92 zone.

Eightco lands $125M from Bitmine, ARK as Tom Lee joins board
March 13, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
The fresh capital from Kraken’s parent company, ARK Invest, and Bitmine has backed Eightco’s new bets on OpenAI and MrBeast.

JPMorgan Hit With Lawsuit Tied To $328 Million Crypto Ponzi Scheme
March 13, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
One of the first named plaintiffs in a new lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase says he lost $650,000 — including retirement savings — to an alleged $328 million crypto Ponzi scheme…

Weiss Crypto Flags 3 Key Risks For Hyperliquid And HYPE
March 13, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Weiss Crypto is making a two-sided case on Hyperliquid’s HYPE token: bullish on the protocol’s fee-driven tokenomics, but clear that investors should not mistake momentum for the…

Pi rallies more than 30% after Kraken announces listing
March 13, 2026 | coindesk.com
Bybit previously declined to list the mobile crypto mining platform, with CEO Ben Zhou citing warnings from Chinese police that the project is a scam.

XRP jumps 3% as breakout above $1.39 ends early-2026 downtrend
March 13, 2026 | coindesk.com
Volume surged more than 300% during the move, per CoinDesk analytics data, with traders watching whether the token can hold the former resistance as support.

Adobe CEO Narayen Plans Exit as Tech Firms Restructure Around AI
March 13, 2026 | decrypt.co
The transition comes as generative AI reshapes the tech industry, forcing companies to rethink how they build products and run teams.

Senate leader says Clarity Act unlikely to advance before April: report
March 13, 2026 | theblock.co
US Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he does not expect the bill to clear the Senate Banking Committee before April, Punchbowl reported.

Democrats say they will oversee reported DOJ probe into Binance
March 13, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Senators Chris Van Hollen, Elizabeth Warren and Ruben Gallego have vowed to ensure that the Justice Department “conducts a serious investigation into…

Bitcoin above $71,000, ETH, SOL, ADA zoom higher as cryptos shrugs off stock weakness
March 13, 2026 | coindesk.com
Majors posted modest gains Friday with BTC hovering near the top of its month-long range even as equities struggle under rising energy prices and geopolitical stress.

What Is Solana’s Alpenglow Upgrade? New Consensus Could Deliver 150ms Transaction Finality
March 13, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Solana’s next major protocol overhaul is edging closer to reality, and developers say it could dramatically reduce transaction confirmation times while simplifying the network’s…

XRP Price Turns Stronger — Breakout Momentum Building Fast
March 13, 2026 | newsbtc.com
XRP price started a recovery wave above $1.40 and $1.4050. The price is now consolidating and might aim for a fresh move above $1.420.

SIREN – Why its 11% surge could be the end of its month-long price rally
March 13, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Exchange deposits and popularity could have a say in SIREN's future.

AI infrastructure is changing Bitcoin mining economics – Can miners adapt?
March 13, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Rising costs and AI competition are reshaping Bitcoin mining.

Mapping Bitcoin’s path out of bear territory as 3 KEY bull flags begin to flip
March 13, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Bitcoin’s directional bias still depends on macroeconomic input from traditional financial markets.

Hoskinson Says Cardano Just Cleared A Major Binance Hurdle
March 13, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Charles Hoskinson says the Cardano ecosystem has crossed a threshold it had struggled to reach for years: a Binance spot listing for a native asset.

Bitcoin Stockpiles On Exchanges Hit Lowest Point Since 2019
March 13, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Long-term holders now control roughly 14.5 million BTC — coins that have not moved in over five months and show little sign of heading back to market anytime soon.

MEV bot makes $10M in $50M crypto swap gone wrong
March 13, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Aave founder Stani Kulechov says a user confirmed a warning to proceed with the swap, despite “extraordinary slippage,” while a MEV bot also attacked the large transaction.

Ghana unveils sandbox for crypto companies as digital asset law takes effect
March 13, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Ghana moves to implement its Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025 with latest test pilot.

Why Bitcoin's Price Is at a Weekly High Despite Middle East Tensions
March 13, 2026 | decrypt.co
Bitcoin rose even as equities dropped, with analysts pointing to crypto-specific demand alongside geopolitical tensions driving energy markets higher.

Ethereum Price Pushes Higher as Bulls Fuel Market Optimism
March 13, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Ethereum price started a recovery wave above the $2,050 zone. ETH is now showing positive signs and might aim for more gains above $2,150.

Stormrake – Old School Brokerage for the Digital Asset Era
March 13, 2026 | bravenewcoin.com
Bisher Khudeira is the COO and co-owner of Stormrake, a Melbourne-based digital asset brokerage offering best execution trading, institutional custody, and asset management…

Beyond AI Detection: Brevis Unveils System to Cryptographically Verify Media Origins
March 13, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Brevis recently launched an end-to-end media authenticity system that allows images and videos to cryptographically prove their origins while protecting user data.

US Treasury sanctions enablers of North Korea IT worker fraud ring
March 13, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Fraudulent tech workers with ties to North Korea target a range of industries, including blockchain companies, with schemes and infrastructure spreading worldwide.

SEC working on ‘narrower’ exemption for tokenized securities: Hester Peirce
March 13, 2026 | theblock.co
The IAC said exemptions for tokenized securities should be applied on a 'rule-by-rule' basis rather than through a 'blanket' approach.

Mastercard adds Polygon payments: Assessing the on-chain impact
March 13, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Polygon gains attention amid a Mastercard integration, driving a surge in transfer counts and exchange outflows.

Largest Bitcoin Mining Pool Enters Zcash With Institutional-Grade Service
March 13, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Foundry, the operator of the largest Bitcoin mining pool in the world, has announced plans for a Zcash mining pool geared at institutions.

Trump offers memecoin holders another gala to boost token from lows
March 13, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Donald Trump is billed as the keynote speaker at an event in Florida for his top memecoin holders, which comes as the token hits an all-time low.

SEC and CFTC Strike Historic Pact to Align US Financial and Crypto Market Rules
March 13, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
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