Congress has only weeks left to convince banks on crypto CLARITY Act or risk losing it to midterms
March 16, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
The President-backed effort to set broader rules for US crypto markets is nearing a political deadline in Congress as banks press lawmakers and regulators to block stablecoin…

‘Stretch the orange dots’ – Saylor hints Strategy’s Bitcoin spree isn’t over
March 16, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
How far will Strategy go in its relentless accumulation spree?

Ethereum Foundation Is Dumping ETH Again, But The Buyer Is Even More Interesting
March 16, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
The Ethereum Foundation is making headlines once again for selling ETH, but this time the spotlight is also on the buyer.

Trump-Backed World Liberty Puts $5.3 Million Price Tag on 'Guaranteed Access' to Team
March 16, 2026 | decrypt.co
The Trump family's World Liberty Financial approved a measure that lets big-time WLFI investors access members of its team.

Ironlight raises $21M to expand regulated infrastructure for tokenized securities
March 16, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Ironlight raises $21M to expand a regulated marketplace for tokenized securities as blockchain based equities trading surpasses $1B.

Ripple Pushes XRP Global With Multi-Continent Expansion Drive
March 16, 2026 | newsbtc.com
As global demand for faster, cheaper, and more transparent financial infrastructure grows, Ripple is intensifying its global expansion strategy toward positioning XRP as a core…

Polymarket bettors send death threats to reporter over missile report tied to $14 million prediction market pool
March 16, 2026 | theblock.co
The threats appear tied to a market contract with more than $14 million wagered on whether Iran carried out a strike on Israel on a specific date.

SIREN jumps 10% despite falling volume: Can the uptrend stay intact?
March 16, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
SIREN surges 10% toward resistance as falling volume and rising derivatives activity reshape market dynamics.

MEXC launches prediction market platform amid surge in event-based trading
March 16, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
MEXC launches a prediction market platform as crypto exchanges including Coinbase and Kraken expand event based trading products.

'Operation Atlantic': US Secret Service Teams With UK, Canada to Stop Crypto Fraud
March 16, 2026 | decrypt.co
The Secret Service is working together with U.K.

Ethereum Price Up to $2,283 eyeing $2,400 Target While Playnance Gears Up for the March 18 TGE
March 16, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
Ethereum (ETH) climbed to $2,300 today before retracing slightly. This rally came after an over 8% surge, mainly fueled by last week’s positive ETF inflows.

BitGW Sponsors EliteFeats Platform for Community Running Event in New York
March 16, 2026 | bravenewcoin.com
New York, United States, 16th March 2026,…

Abra targets Nasdaq listing in $750M deal with New Providence SPAC
March 16, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Crypto wealth manager Abra plans a Nasdaq debut through a SPAC merger, joining a growing wave of digital asset companies tapping public markets for capital.

Bithumb hit with $25M fine and 6-month suspension after 6.6M compliance breaches
March 16, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Bithumb faces a $25M fine and partial suspension after South Korean regulators identified over 6.6 million compliance violations during inspections.

Move Over Mining — A New Platform Lets Users Earn Bitcoin
March 16, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
Bitcoin mining in 2026 costs over $100,000 per coin in most global models, requires industrial-scale infrastructure, and has left most participants behind.

XRP Update: Why All Roads Lead To March 22 For Ripple
March 16, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Discussion within the XRP community has intensified around a date that some market analysts believe could mark a pivotal moment for Ripple.

Passive Income with Bitcoin in 2026: How Crypto Savings Accounts Work
March 16, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
Learn how crypto savings accounts work in 2026. Compare flexible vs.

Ethereum Foundation’s new mandate sparks debate about its role, priorities
March 16, 2026 | coindesk.com
The document quickly sparked debate across the Ethereum community, with supporters saying it reinforces the network’s core principles.

Crypto Firm Abra to Go Public on Nasdaq in $750 Million SPAC Deal
March 16, 2026 | decrypt.co
Crypto wealth manager Abra is going public at a $750 million valuation—but regulators have repeatedly taken issue with how it does business.

Circle is up 100% in a month: Why this boring stablecoin stock is suddenly the hottest trade in crypto
March 16, 2026 | coindesk.com
The stablecoin issuer has rallied as analysts point to growing demand for USDC, a higher interest-rate environment and the rapid expansion of tokenized assets.

Esports Betting with Cryptocurrency: Where Gamers in Brazil Place BTC and USDT Bets
March 16, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
Join the esports revolution in Brazil!

Jane Street resumes Bitcoin trading amid scrutiny over alleged insider activity
March 16, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Jane Street's resumed Bitcoin trading amid scrutiny highlights ongoing tensions between market manipulation allegations and regulatory oversight.

US, UK, Canada launch joint operation to disrupt crypto fraud
March 16, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Dubbed “Operation Atlantic,“ the effort involves law enforcement agencies from the three countries and is aimed at preventing phishing attacks involving cryptocurrencies.

Over $172B in Wall St private credit funds limit withdrawals as investors rush for the exit while Bitcoin climbs
March 16, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
Wall Street private-credit funds are slowing the exits as withdrawal pressure builds As Bitcoin climbs and holds above $73,000, several of Wall Street’s biggest private-credit…

Steak ‘n Shake Credits Bitcoin Payments as Same-Store Sales Rise ‘Dramatically’
March 16, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Steak ‘n Shake is leaning deeper into bitcoin, tying customer payments, employee bonuses, and a growing BTC treasury into a strategy the company says is boosting sales and…

Analyst Predicts Dogecoin Price Will ‘Pump Hard’ Soon, Here’s Why
March 16, 2026 | newsbtc.com
A crypto analyst has predicted that Dogecoin’s price action will pump very hard soon if on-chain data is any indication.

Crypto market adds $210B amid war fears: Is smart money positioning early?
March 16, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Bitcoin and altcoins ride a wave of capital inflows—but is the surge reflecting genuine confidence?

Bitcoin Trades Near Session Highs as Indicators Show Neutral Momentum and Supportive Averages
March 16, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Bitcoin traded around $73,764 on March 16, 2026, at 11:15 a.m.

WLFI governance overhaul approved as community vote passes with 99% support
March 16, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
World Liberty Financial’s governance proposal has passed with overwhelming support, clearing quorum and paving the way for staking-based governance.

Crypto Funds Pull In $1B for Third Straight Week as US Investors Drive Demand
March 16, 2026 | decrypt.co
Institutional flows into Bitcoin and Ethereum surge amid geopolitical tensions and expanding U.S.

Bitcoin eyes eight straight green days as ETF inflows fuel the rally
March 16, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Institutional inflows into Bitcoin ETFs signal a shift in market dynamics, potentially leading to a more sustained rally despite prevailing fear.

Bitmine buys 60,999 ether, boosting holdings to 4.6M tokens worth over $10B
March 16, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Bitmine's massive Ethereum holdings amplify market influence, posing risks of price volatility and liquidity challenges if liquidation occurs.

Bitcoin nears $75K as trader says BTC price squeeze 'changes nothing'
March 16, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Bitcoin achieved new six-week highs at the week's first Wall Street open, but analysis stayed risk-off, arguing that the long-term BTC price downtrend was still in place.

Ironlight raises $21 million to expand regulated marketplace for tokenized securities
March 16, 2026 | theblock.co
Ironlight’s ATS received approval from FINRA last year to support trading in both traditional and tokenized securities.

Ethereum Price Hits 6-Week High as Tom Lee's BitMine Reveals Latest ETH Buy
March 16, 2026 | decrypt.co
Publicly traded Ethereum treasury firm BitMine Immersion Technologies added more ETH amid its climb to $2,300 for the first time in six weeks.

Institutions had ‘diamond hands’ during bitcoin's 50% plunge, Bitwise's Matt Hougan says
March 16, 2026 | coindesk.com
“The wildest thing about my $1 million prediction is that it's not wild at all,” said the digital asset fund manager's CIO.

Blockfills Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Following Month-Long Liquidity Freeze
March 16, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Blockfills has filed for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on March 15, 2026, after pausing deposits and withdrawals over financial concerns since Feb. 11.

‘Crypto strikes back’: Bitcoin decouples from stocks to tap $74K as institutional demand returns despite energy-driven market turmoil
March 16, 2026 | theblock.co
Bitcoin surged above $74,000 on Monday as institutional inflows, energy supply, and geopolitical tensions impacted crypto demand.

Playnance Introduces GCOIN Staking as Community Participation Surges
March 16, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
Playnance has introduced a new staking mechanism for its native GCOIN token, giving holders a way to participate more actively in the platform’s growing Web3 entertainment…

PillNet Ai is Live. The Intelligence Layer of Web3
March 16, 2026 | bravenewcoin.com
Prague, Czech Republic, 16th March 2026,…

XRP leverage surges 16% – Can bulls push toward $1.64?
March 16, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
XRP derivatives surge and triangle breakout signal rising trader conviction as network activity improves.

Bitcoin Current Cycle Breaks Pattern As LTH-To-STH Supply Transfer Fails To Materialize
March 16, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
The cryptocurrency market is turning bullish again, and Bitcoin has experienced a bounce, triggering optimism among investors.

Strategy Makes Biggest Bitcoin Buy Yet in 2026 as Preferred Share Demand Surges
March 16, 2026 | decrypt.co
Strategy spent $1.57 billion on Bitcoin last week, notching its largest purchase of the year so far amid heightened demand for STRC.

Bitdeer stock rallies as firm rolls out SEALMINER machines for Litecoin and Dogecoin mining
March 16, 2026 | theblock.co
Bitdeer's new SEALMINER DL1 Air mining machine is purpose-built for the Scrypt algorithm used by Litecoin and Dogecoin.

Seoul Banking Alliance: Hana Financial and Standard Chartered Expand Stablecoin Cooperation
March 16, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
South Korea’s Hana Financial Group has signed a strategic partnership with Standard Chartered Group to collaborate on global banking operations and emerging digital asset…

How a 2.85% price error triggered $27M in liquidations on Aave
March 16, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
A small pricing error in wstETH collateral caused $27 million in Aave liquidations, highlighting the critical role of price oracles and automated risk systems in DeFi.

Bitcoin And US Election Cycles: An Age-Long Romance That Says $400,000 Is Possible
March 16, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Every few years, a chart pattern resurfaces in the Bitcoin market that commands serious attention because it has repeated itself with near-mechanical consistency across every…

Here’s what happened in crypto today
March 16, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Need to know what happened in crypto today?

Solana Price Prediction 2026: SOL Eyes $500 Breakout as G Coin Presale Hits $38.9M Cap
March 16, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
Solana (SOL) is still in consolidation below $90, attracting traders who have an eye for a possible breakout from its multi-year ascending…

Former Morgan Stanley exec joins tokenization firm Streamex as CFO
March 16, 2026 | theblock.co
The Nasdaq-listed firm Streamex specializes in giving investors exposure to tokenized commodities like gold.

Bitcoin eyes $75,000, nearing 25% bounce from February bottom
March 16, 2026 | coindesk.com
Gains came for crypto and stocks as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz appeared to ease slightly, sending oil prices lower.

Prediction markets boom on Iran bets as Congress eyes ban
March 16, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Iran-linked contracts drove prediction market activity higher as the CFTC opened rulemaking and Democrats moved to ban war and death bets.

HIVE to phase down bitcoin mining in Sweden as it expands AI data center capacity in Canada
March 16, 2026 | theblock.co
HIVE said it is progressively phasing down its ASIC-based bitcoin mining operations in Sweden amid tax disputes and operational uncertainty.

Bitcoin Treasury Race: Metaplanet Announces $531M Capital Strategy
March 16, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Metaplanet Inc.

Three Ethereum indicators hint that $2.8K is the next ETH price target
March 16, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
A symmetrical triangle breakout and an unresolved supply overhang are boosting the case that Ether may go as high as $2,800 in March.

International Task Force Moves to Disrupt Crypto Fraud in US, UK and Canada
March 16, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Authorities from the United States, United Kingdom and Canada have launched a coordinated crackdown on crypto fraud, rolling out a new multinational initiative called Operation…

Abra to Go Public Through SPAC Merger Valuing Crypto Wealth Platform at $750 Million
March 16, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Digital asset wealth management firm Abra Financial Holdings announced March 16 that it plans to go public through a merger with special purpose acquisition company New…

Steven Spielberg Is ‘Not For’ AI Replacing Creatives
March 16, 2026 | decrypt.co
The director of “A.I.

Vitalik Buterin proposes major Ethereum change – Critics warn of risks
March 16, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Will simplifying Ethereum’s node software make the network stronger or expose it to new risks?

Tether still holds more cash, but Circle’s USDC is now moving more of crypto’s money
March 16, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
Circle’s USD Coin (USDC) has officially unseated Tether’s USDT in transfer volume for the first time in seven years.

Bitcoin outperforms gold and stocks in global turmoil as ETFs and Strategy accumulate
March 16, 2026 | coindesk.com
Wall Street broker Bernstein took note of an institutional ownership shift as behind bitcoin's resilience during this latest bout of global turmoil.

OpenAI in advanced talks with major private equity firms for $10B joint venture: Report
March 16, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
The joint venture could significantly enhance AI integration in business operations, reshaping industry standards and boosting economic growth.

US Secret Service, UK and Canada launch Operation Atlantic targeting crypto approval phishing scams
March 16, 2026 | theblock.co
The U.S.

Bitmine Buys 60,999 ETH as Treasury Now Holds 3.8% of Ethereum Supply
March 16, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
The addition of nearly 61,000 ETH last week by Bitmine Immersion Technologies pushed its holdings to about 4.6 million ETH, roughly 3.8% of the total supply.

Tom Lee’s BitMine boosts Ethereum treasury near 4.6 million ETH as cryptos post ‘meaningful outperformance’ during Iran war
March 16, 2026 | theblock.co
BitMine Chairman Tom Lee pointed to crypto's outperformance during tension in the Middle East as the firm accelerated Ethereum purchases.

Pundit Explains How XRP Could Be Repriced With This New Development
March 16, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Grayscale’s Head of Research, Zach Pandl, has stated that crypto assets like XRP could see a repricing once the CLARITY Act provides regulatory clarity.

Crypto wealth manager Abra to list on Nasdaq in blockbuster $750 million merger
March 16, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Abra's Nasdaq listing could accelerate mainstream adoption of digital asset management, reshaping financial services and investment landscapes.

CoinDesk 20 performance update: Ethereum (ETH) price jumps 8.8%, leading index higher
March 16, 2026 | coindesk.com
Polkadot (DOT), up 8.5% from Friday, joined Ethereum (ETH) as a top performer.

South Korea Fines Bithumb $25M and Orders 6-Month Partial Suspension Over AML Violations
March 16, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
South Korean regulators have imposed a roughly $25 million fine and a six-month partial business suspension on crypto exchange Bithumb after finding millions of…

Crypto wealth platform Abra to go public through $750 million SPAC deal
March 16, 2026 | coindesk.com
The transaction is expected to deliver as much as $300 million in cash, which will be used to expand the company's institutional crypto lending, yield and custody offerings.

Why blockchain is transparent: mechanisms and impact
March 16, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
why blockchain is transparent, blockchain transparency benefits, how blockchain ensures transparency, importance of transparency in blockchain, blockchain trust and transparency,…

Morning Minute: Crypto Holds Strong as War Escalates
March 16, 2026 | decrypt.co
Crypto majors continue to outperform all other markets, as Bitcoin ETFs posted their first inflow streak of 2026.

Bitmine buys 60,999 ether as Tom Lee touts crypto strength amid Iran war
March 16, 2026 | coindesk.com
The ether treasury firm now holds nearly 4.6 million ETH, while maintaining a $1.2 billion cash position despite ramping up acquisitions.

Crypto Veteran and Shapeshift Founder Erik Voorhees Appears to Scoop up Nearly 25,000 ETH, Analysts Say
March 16, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Onchain analysts say Shapeshift founder Erik Voorhees appears to be quietly rebuilding a sizable ethereum position—snapping up roughly $56.5 million worth of ETH over the…

Conflux climbs 12% after breaking downtrend: Will CFX push higher?
March 16, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Conflux surges 12% as volume explodes and CFX breaks out of a multi-month descending channel.

Bitcoin Shows Early Trend Reversal Signs After Major Support Hold
March 16, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Bitcoin is showing early signs of recovery after firmly holding a major confluence support zone.

South Korea fines Bithumb $24M, orders 6-month partial business suspension
March 16, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Regulators found 6.65 million AML violations at Bithumb, including 45,772 crypto transfers involving 18 unregistered overseas VASPs.

U.S., UK, Canada start Operation Atlantic to disrupt crypto approval-phishing scams
March 16, 2026 | coindesk.com
International law enforcement effort targets approval-phishing schemes tied to crypto investment fraud.

Bitcoin Price Hits $74K As Geopolitical Tensions Spike, Is BTC Poised For a Fresh Leg Down?
March 16, 2026 | newsbtc.com
At the time of writing, Bitcoin (BTC) trades in the highs $73,000, outperforming both equities and gold in late‑quarter trading.

Bernstein likens Strategy to a ‘bitcoin central bank of last resort’ as institutional demand strengthens BTC capital base
March 16, 2026 | theblock.co
Bernstein said bitcoin’s ownership base is strengthening as ETFs and corporate treasury buyers like Strategy reshape the market.

Metaplanet raises $255M and adds warrant structure for Bitcoin buys
March 16, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Metaplanet raised $255 million and launched new warrants to fund more Bitcoin purchases as it pushes toward a 210,000 BTC treasury target.

Alto Neuroscience stock rises as firm secures $120M to advance depression drug
March 16, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Alto's funding boost for depression drug trials could accelerate innovative treatments, potentially transforming neuropsychiatric care landscapes.

Bitcoin Hits $74K as US-Iran War Enters Third Week: Here's Why
March 16, 2026 | decrypt.co
Experts remain cautious in the short-term despite Bitcoin’s $74K retest amid escalating geopolitical tensions.

LBank Ignites 2026 World Cup Spirit with 200,000 USDT Prize Pool and 100% Win Lucky Draw
March 16, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
LBank Ignites 2026 World Cup Spirit with 200,000 USDT Prize Pool and 100% Win Lucky…

Bittensor price prediction 2026–2032: Is TAO a good investment?
March 16, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Key takeaways: Bittensor is one of the most renowned AI-facilitated decentralized networks that promotes blockchain and artificial intelligence infusion.

Crypto needs to put on a business suit
March 16, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Crypto’s innovation dazzles but fragments liquidity.

Strategy buys $1.6B in Bitcoin as holdings surpass 761,000 BTC
March 16, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Strategy bought 22,337 Bitcoin for $1.57 billion last week, lifting total holdings to 761,068 BTC as it funds purchases through record sales of its STRC preferred stock.

Abra to go public via SPAC merger at $750 million valuation
March 16, 2026 | theblock.co
Abra plans to go public through a SPAC merger with New Providence Acquisition Corp.

World Liberty Fi adds team access as staking incentive in rollout of three-tier node ecosystem
March 16, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
World Liberty Fi introduced a three-tier node system, with $5M for top tier nodes granting access to the team.

Bitcoin proxy Strategy buys 22,337 Bitcoin for $1.6 billion
March 16, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Strategy's massive Bitcoin acquisition underscores growing corporate adoption, potentially influencing market dynamics and regulatory scrutiny.

South Korea’s Hana Financial partners with Standard Chartered on digital assets
March 16, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Hana Financial Group will collaborate with Standard Chartered on digital assets following its stablecoin partnership with USDC issuer Circle earlier in March.

Metaplanet raises $255 million to accelerate bitcoin accumulation
March 16, 2026 | coindesk.com
The Japanese bitcoin treasury firm structured the financing with premium-priced shares and warrants that could unlock up to $531 million.

Michael Saylor's Strategy made another huge buy of bitcoin, adding $1.57 billion worth last week
March 16, 2026 | coindesk.com
The company's stack now stands at 761,068 bitcoin, acquired for $57.61 billion.

Strategy Accumulates 22,337 BTC as Corporate Bitcoin Holdings Climb
March 16, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Strategy has expanded its already massive bitcoin treasury once again, purchasing 22,337 BTC for roughly $1.57 billion and lifting its total holdings to 761,068 BTC.

‘Stretch the orange dots’: Michael Saylor’s Strategy buys another 22,337 bitcoin for $1.6 billion as STRC boosts acquisitions
March 16, 2026 | theblock.co
Strategy's holdings now account for more than 3.5% of the total 21 million bitcoin supply — worth around $56 billion.

SEC drops lawsuit against BitClout’s Nader Al-Naji
March 16, 2026 | coindesk.com
The regulator ended its civil enforcement case accusing the DeSo creator of wire fraud and selling unregistered crypto securities.

South Korea fines Bithumb $24 million, orders 6-month partial suspension over money laundering violations
March 16, 2026 | coindesk.com
The fine stems from approximately 6.65 million violations related to KYC and transaction restrictions.

Pepe memecoin surges 16% – But buyers, don’t FOMO yet because…
March 16, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Over the coming days and weeks, expect PEPE to rally another 10%-25% if Bitcoin maintains its upward momentum.

Metaplanet lines up $531 million in ‘additional firepower’ for 210,000 BTC plan, CEO Gerovich says
March 16, 2026 | theblock.co
Metaplanet has raised $255M from investors, with warrants potentially lifting funding to around $531M for its long-term 210,000 BTC strategy.

Ethereum leads with $315M as crypto funds gain $1.06B for the week
March 16, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Ethereum led crypto fund inflows last week with $315.3 million entering ETH-linked products, its strongest weekly performance in recent months.