Bhutan moves nearly $12 million in bitcoin as 2026 outflows pile up
March 09, 2026 | theblock.co
The recent moves are comparatively much smaller than when Bhutan moved over $60 million in bitcoin last July over the course of four days.

The Daily: Bitcoin’s mined supply tops 20 million BTC, Nasdaq partners with Kraken on tokenization initiative, and more
March 09, 2026 | theblock.co
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

Coinbase and Paxos tap USDC, PYUSD stablecoins to pay Aon insurance premiums
March 09, 2026 | theblock.co
Financial services firm Aon accepted USDC and PYUSD stablecoins for Coinbase and Paxos's insurance premium payments.

Strategy’s 101st Bitcoin buy: How will corporate treasury demand reshape BTC?
March 09, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Rising corporate accumulation indicates Bitcoin is evolving from a speculative asset into a strategic treasury reserve.

Ethereum Foundation to stake 70K ETH as network staking nears one-third of supply
March 09, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
The Ethereum Foundation has begun staking part of its treasury, planning to deploy up to 70,000 ETH.

Bitmine adds 61K ETH as prices hit $2K, Tom Lee says mini crypto winter may be ending
March 09, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Bitmine's strategic ETH accumulation and staking expansion signal growing confidence in crypto's recovery, potentially boosting market stability.

Bitcoin Correction Intensifies With A Sharp Surge In Coins Held At A Loss
March 09, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Over the weekend, the cryptocurrency market saw heightened bearishness, with Bitcoin’s price pulling back sharply and dropping below $70,000.

New Bitcoin indicator reveals we just avoided a major drop — but one level could decide the next breakout
March 09, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
Bitcoin spent the weekend mostly within a familiar price channel, then slipped lower before recovering as traders reacted to the developing impact of the Iran war.

Institutional Investors Pour $619,000,000 Into Bitcoin and Crypto Assets in One Week: CoinShares
March 09, 2026 | dailyhodl.com
Institutional investors just bought an overall total of $619 million in Bitcoin and crypto assets in one week, according to a new update from CoinShares.

Anthropic files lawsuit against US government over supply chain risk label
March 09, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Anthropic's legal battle highlights tensions between AI ethics and national security, potentially reshaping tech-government collaborations.

Big Banks Threaten To Sue OCC Over Crypto Rules, Citing Threats To Financial Stability
March 09, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
The traditional banking sector in the United States is reportedly intensifying its opposition to crypto firms and considering a potential lawsuit against the Office of the…

Ether holds $2K as traders make push toward overhead short liquidity
March 09, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Ether's short liquidity may be the next target for bullish traders who have piled into fresh leveraged positions.

Bitcoin reaches 20M supply milestone as final coins set to take 114 years to mine
March 09, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Bitcoin has reached a historic milestone with 20 million BTC mined.

Ethereum down 60% from ATH! – THESE onchain signals raise new warning
March 09, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Ethereum is facing weakening on-chain activity, while off-chain indicators remain firmly in bearish territory.

EU’s regulated blockchain securities market adds first bank participant
March 09, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Swiss crypto bank Amina has joined 21X as a regulated banking participant, linking traditional financial institutions with a blockchain-based market for issuing tokenized…

Oil chaos sends crypto and equities in opposite directions
March 09, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
The divergence between crypto and equities amid oil chaos suggests potential shifts in market dynamics, but long-term trends remain uncertain.

Bitcoin ETF flows drop to $619M as spiking oil prices rattle risk assets
March 09, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Geopolitical tensions and volatile oil prices highlight Bitcoin's vulnerability to macroeconomic factors, challenging its "safe haven" status.

US Treasury report acknowledges legitimate uses for crypto mixers
March 09, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
The US Treasury's acknowledgment of legitimate crypto mixer uses may shift regulatory focus, potentially boosting privacy-focused crypto investments.

Zcash Open Development Lab raises $25 million from leading crypto investors Paradigm, a16z and others
March 09, 2026 | theblock.co
Zcash Open Development Lab is developing the Zodl wallet, using the popular Zashi wallet codebase, and other Zcash-related tech.

ETF Weekly: Bitcoin ETFs Add $568 Million Despite Late Outflow Streak
March 09, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) delivered a mixed but largely positive performance during the week of March 2–6.

Zcash surges as core development team closes $25 million funding round
March 09, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
The funding round's success highlights growing institutional interest in privacy tech, potentially boosting Zcash's ecosystem and innovation.

Consensys-backed SharpLink reports $734 million loss as ETH holdings climb
March 09, 2026 | theblock.co
SharpLink generated 14,516 ETH in native and liquid staking rewards since launching its treasury strategy in June 2025.

XRP holders face $50B in unrealized losses as it trades below $1.40
March 09, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
60% of XRP's circulating supply trades underwater at $1.35, with spot ETF outflows and weak sentiment adding pressure on the bulls amid the current slump.

XRP Ledger Is Rising Rapidly In This Main Metric That Could Change Its Course
March 09, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Crypto pundit CW has noted that transactions on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) are rising rapidly, which presents a bullish outlook for XRP.

38 days of extreme fear as crypto sentiment hits 4-year low – Should you be worried?
March 09, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Investors are retreating, activity is cooling, and fear dominates crypto, but hidden on-chain signals hint at something unexpected.

Bitcoin floats near $70,000 as dollar strength and oil volatility pressure risk assets: analysts
March 09, 2026 | theblock.co
Following an initial pullback, bitcoin rose toward $70,000 as oil volatility and a stronger U.S.

Strategy Drops $1.28 Billion on Bitcoin, Issues $377 Million in Preferred Shares
March 09, 2026 | decrypt.co
Michael Saylor declared the start of a “second century,” following the firm’s 100th Bitcoin purchase last month.

Sonic Labs taps Frax infrastructure for native network stablecoin
March 09, 2026 | theblock.co
Sonic Labs' USSD stablecoin is backed by tokenized Treasuries products from BlackRock, WisdomTree, and Superstate.

Bitcoin ETF Flows Cool to $619 Million as Oil Prices Spike
March 09, 2026 | decrypt.co
Crypto funds saw $619M weekly inflow as oil spikes triggered late outflows, with experts split on whether Bitcoin can withstand macro pressure.

Florida Stablecoin Bill Clears Senate 37-0, Awaits Governor Ron DeSantis
March 09, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Florida lawmakers have approved what could become the first comprehensive state-level framework for payment stablecoins in the United States, sending the legislation to Gov.

SUI At Decision Point: RSI Trendline Could Trigger A Drop Or Bounce
March 09, 2026 | newsbtc.com
SUI is approaching a key decision point as technical signals begin to shape its next move.

XRP is bleeding with over $50 billion in unrealized losses as 60% of supply goes underwater
March 09, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
XRP remains under significant pressure as the latest oil shock and broader market unease push investors toward a more defensive stance.

South Korea crypto exchange Bithumb hit with suspension, CEO faces disciplinary action: report
March 09, 2026 | theblock.co
Bithumb was recently targeted by an investigation after the exchange mistakenly sent 620,000 BTC to hundreds of users.

Morning Minute: Bitcoin Rebounds to $69K as Oil Skyrockets, Then Cools
March 09, 2026 | decrypt.co
Bitcoin and other crypto coins are rising as oil's surge cools, Polymarket and Kalshi are reportedly raising at massive valuations, and more.

Here’s what happened in crypto today
March 09, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
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Arthur Hayes predicts HYPE could hit $150 by August on revenue growth, strong buybacks
March 09, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
HYPE's potential surge underscores the growing influence of decentralized finance platforms in reshaping traditional trading dynamics.

Japan’s Nikkei 225 Marks Third-Largest Point Drop in History After 4,200-Point Intraday Plunge
March 09, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
The Japanese stock market experienced historic volatility on March 9, with the Nikkei 225 plunging over 4,200 points at its lowest, ultimately closing down 2,892.12 points (or…

US banking lobby weighs lawsuit against OCC over crypto, fintech national trust charters: report
March 09, 2026 | theblock.co
The Bank Policy Institute is reportedly weighing a lawsuit against the OCC over national trust charters for crypto and fintech firms.

Bithumb faces possible six-month partial suspension in South Korea
March 09, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Crypto exchange Bithumb risks a partial business suspension for negligence around money laundering and customer verification practices, according to local media reports.

Chiliz jumps 10%: Is CHZ’s breakout signaling a stronger recovery?
March 09, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
CHZ breaks above its regression trend channel as volume surges, yet sell pressure still lingers beneath.

Bitget Upgrades Agent Hub With Skills and CLI, Allowing OpenClaw to Start Trading in Three Minutes
March 09, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
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How United Nations Development Programme is using blockchains for public infrastructure
March 09, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
A new United Nations Development Programme report outlines how blockchain can support public systems.

Ethereum Rises to $2,000 as Tom Lee's BitMine Tops Up $9 Billion ETH Treasury
March 09, 2026 | decrypt.co
The price of Ethereum is up 4% over the last day, rebounding after a weekend slump under $2,000 as BitMine reveals its latest ETH buy.

'Mini crypto winter' nearly over, says Tom Lee as Bitmine ramps up pace of ether acquisition
March 09, 2026 | coindesk.com
The company now holds more than 4.5 million ETH, worth over $9 billion, though it is sitting on a loss of nearly $8 billion.

Nasdaq Partners With Kraken for Tokenized Stocks, Launching 2027
March 09, 2026 | decrypt.co
The initiative is geared towards modernizing processes including corporate actions, shareholder engagement and proxy voting.

Bitmine lifts Ethereum treasury to 4.53 million ETH after adding 60,976 tokens in a week amid ‘mini-crypto winter’
March 09, 2026 | theblock.co
Bitmine Immersion Technologies has increased its ether treasury to 4.535 million ETH — about 3.76% of total supply.

Bitcoiners celebrate as the network produces its 20 millionth coin
March 09, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
“A digital money system with transparent, predictable, and ultimately scarce supply...

2026 Crypto Market Outlook: Why Investors Track Binance Coin (BNB) and New Utility Protocols
March 09, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
In early 2026, the altcoin industry is shifting from speculation toward a utility-first approach.

Bitcoin’s mined supply hits 20 million milestone, leaving final 1 million BTC to be issued over next 114 years
March 09, 2026 | theblock.co
The final 1 million BTC will take over a century to mine, with the last fractions, measured in satoshis, expected to be issued around 2140.

Treasury’s GENIUS Act Report Backs Mixers, But Wants a New ‘Hold Law’ For Crypto
March 09, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Treasury sent Congress its GENIUS‑Act‑mandated report on “innovative tools” to fight crypto‑enabled illicit finance.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Avalanche (AVAX) Gains 2% as Index Trades Flat
March 09, 2026 | coindesk.com
Internet Computer (ICP), up 1.4% from Friday, was also among the top performers.

Crypto doesn’t belong in AI portfolio as it’s ‘a different animal,’ says tech investor and former Snap exec
March 09, 2026 | coindesk.com
Former Snap strategy chief and Credit Suisse banker says crypto sits outside his AI thesis.

Strategy Buys 17,994 Bitcoin for $1.28B, Expands Corporate BTC Hoard to 738,731
March 09, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Strategy is rapidly expanding its bitcoin treasury, deploying nearly $1.3 billion raised through equity sales to accumulate more BTC while tightening its capital markets…

Nasdaq partners with Boerse Stuttgart Group’s Seturion to advance tokenized securities settlement in Europe
March 09, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
The partnership could significantly streamline European financial markets, enhancing efficiency and integration while supporting regulatory compliance.

Während der US-Ölpreis 120 $ erreicht, schließen sich Krypto-Investoren Hyper an
March 09, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Der Preis für US-Öl ist im vorbörslichen Handel auf über 120 $ pro Barrel gestiegen, nachdem die anhaltende Eskalation des Konflikts mit dem Iran wichtige Versorgungsleitungen im…

Vienna-based Startup Launches AI Pipeline Builder for Gaming Studios
March 09, 2026 | decrypt.co
The platform uses multiple AI agents to generate and optimize game assets as studios increasingly experiment with AI in production.

Bitcoin At The Bottom? The 23-Month Cycle That Has Never Failed
March 09, 2026 | newsbtc.com
Crypto analyst Coinvo has explained why Bitcoin may be close to a bottom, which could spark a rally to new highs.

Has Bitcoin formed a bull trap? Uncertainty fuels fresh BTC losses
March 09, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Wider market fear and uncertainty are not conducive to risk-taking investor sentiment.

Banks will run RWAs on two blockchain rails, says RedStone co-founder
March 09, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
RedStone co-founder Marcin Kaźmierczak says banks are splitting RWA infrastructure between private networks like Canton and public chains such as Ethereum.

Strategy buys $1.3B in Bitcoin as holdings top 738,000 BTC
March 09, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
The purchase brings Strategy’s total Bitcoin reserves to nearly 739,000 BTC despite the asset trading below the company’s average acquisition price.

Bitcoin’s Next Big Move Brewing? Charts Show Market Locked in Tense Standoff
March 09, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
Bitcoin traded at $67,618 on March 9, 2026, with a market capitalization of $1.35 trillion and 24 hour trading volume of $44.47 billion.

KAST raises $80 million at $600 million valuation to expand stablecoin payments platform
March 09, 2026 | coindesk.com
Funding will support product expansion, licensing and compliance as the company scales a platform for cross-border stablecoin payments.

Bithumb faces proposed 6-month partial ban over South Korea AML breaches
March 09, 2026 | coindesk.com
The suspension, according to local media reports, would only restrict virtual asset transfers for newly registered users, not affecting existing customer operations.

Stablecoin payments startup Kast raises $80M at $600M valuation: Report
March 09, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Stablecoin banking startup Kast secured fresh funding as it looks to expand payment infrastructure across North America, Latin America and the Middle East.

Nigel Farage invests $286K in UK Bitcoin treasury company Stack BTC
March 09, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Nigel Farage has acquired a 6.31% stake in the London-listed Bitcoin treasury company Stack BTC amid broader scrutiny over crypto donations in UK politics.

Africa’s web3 and digital economy ecosystem converges in Abia state
March 09, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Abia State is set to host one of Africa’s most anticipated technology and innovation gatherings…

U.S. Treasury signals shift on crypto mixers, acknowledges legitimate privacy uses
March 09, 2026 | coindesk.com
A congressional report on implementing the Genius Act acknowledges the existence of lawful uses for blockchain privacy tools even as U.S.

Crypto funding maintains positive yearly momentum despite February slowdown
March 09, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Crypto funding is up 50% year on year despite raised capital falling 65% in the last month, according to data from Messari.

Michael Saylor's Strategy made $1.3 billion bitcoin purchase last week
March 09, 2026 | coindesk.com
The company now holds 738,731 bitcoin purchased for about $56 billion and worth roughly $50 billion at the current price just shy of $68,000.

Strategy buys 17,994 Bitcoin for $1.3B
March 09, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Strategy's aggressive Bitcoin acquisition strategy could influence corporate treasury practices, potentially increasing market volatility.

‘The second century begins’: Michael Saylor’s Strategy buys another 17,994 bitcoin for $1.3 billion as holdings reach 738,731 BTC
March 09, 2026 | theblock.co
Strategy's holdings account for more than 3.4% of the total 21 million bitcoin supply — worth around $50 billion.

Walbi Launches No-Code AI Trading Agents for Retail Crypto Traders
March 09, 2026 | dailyhodl.com
Dubai, UAE, 9th March 2026,…

38% of altcoins near all-time lows – Assessing 48% market cap wipeout
March 09, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Risk-off sentiment dominates, with traders closing positions and reducing leverage.

Bitcoin Mining Is Leaving Earth: Nvidia-Backed Firm Targets Space
March 09, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
Starcloud launched a spacecraft last year that carried an Nvidia H100 GPU into low Earth orbit, and company executives now say a follow-up mission will place ASIC Bitcoin miners…

Bybit doubles down on Middle East operations amid regional tensions
March 09, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
It’s estimated that roughly 1,800 crypto companies operate in the United Arab Emirates, employing more than 8,600 people in various roles.

South Korea’s Bithumb faces six-month partial suspension over AML failures
March 09, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
The suspension highlights the increasing regulatory scrutiny on crypto exchanges, potentially reshaping compliance standards industry-wide.

Nasdaq partners with Kraken parent Payward to link tokenized equities with DeFi networks
March 09, 2026 | theblock.co
Nasdaq has partnered with Kraken’s parent company Payward to build infrastructure linking tokenized equity markets with blockchain networks.

Ethereum price prediction 2026-2032: Will ETH reach $5,000 soon?
March 09, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Key takeaways: The Ethereum network, launched in 2015, is a decentralized platform that enables developers to create smart contracts and dApps using blockchain technology,…

Nasdaq partners with Kraken for issuer-centric tokenized equities
March 09, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Nasdaq and Kraken will enable tokenized equities to move between regulated and onchain markets while preserving issuer rights and regulatory compliance.

Bitcoin is beating stocks and gold as the Middle East conflict rattles global markets
March 09, 2026 | coindesk.com
Bitcoin has outperformed precious metals and U.S.

Nasdaq and Kraken partner to launch equity token gateway to increase market liquidity
March 09, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
The partnership could revolutionize equity markets by enhancing global access, improving market efficiency, and modernizing shareholder engagement.

Solana hits $650B monthly stablecoin transaction volume, overtaking Ethereum and Tron
March 09, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Solana has overtaken Ethereum and Tron, processing $650 billion in stablecoin transactions.

Bitcoin stays calm while other markets panic: key levels to watch
March 09, 2026 | coindesk.com
Your day-ahead look for March 9,…

Stablecoin fintech KAST raises $80 million in Series A to fund global expansion
March 09, 2026 | theblock.co
KAST has raised $80 million in a Series A led by QED Investors and Left Lane Capital, valuing the startup at $600 million.

Why A U.S. Court Says Binance Is Not (Yet) Liable for Terrorist Crypto Flows
March 09, 2026 | newsbtc.com
A lawsuit accusing the crypto exchange Binance of allowing terrorism financing by facilitating it has fallen apart after a US Federal court dismissed it.

Bitcoin at $67K despite oil shock is ‘strongest indicator’ bottom may be in
March 09, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Bitcoin held strong above $67,000 amid oil surge to $119 per barrel on Middle East conflict and inflation fears, with analysts seeing signs of a potential BTC price reversal.

Nasdaq and Kraken are teaming up to let you trade tokenized stocks
March 09, 2026 | coindesk.com
Nasdaq plans to work with Kraken to distribute tokenized versions of public stocks globally as the exchange pushes to bring blockchain infrastructure into traditional markets.

Pro-Bitcoin politician Nigel Farage buys major stake in Bitcoin treasury firm Stack BTC
March 09, 2026 | cryptobriefing.com
Farage's investment in Stack BTC could accelerate the UK's crypto sector growth, potentially positioning Britain as a global crypto hub.

Bitcoin traders focus on $61k as oil surges past $115 and weak jobs data rattle markets
March 09, 2026 | cryptoslate.com
Bitcoin slid below $70,000 this weekend after a weak US jobs report, and another jump in oil prices revived stagflation concerns and pushed investors out of risk assets.

Retail capitulates on XRP as $51B in losses mount – Yet ONE group refuses to sell
March 09, 2026 | ambcrypto.com
Retail XRP holders are exiting at a loss as prices drop below $1.38, while large wallets accumulate during the market drawdown.

Paris Blockchain Week 2026: Where Global Web3 Meets Europe’s Financial Capital
March 09, 2026 | news.bitcoin.com
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Dogecoin price prediction 2026-2032: DOGE to the moon?
March 09, 2026 | cryptopolitan.com
Here are top Dogecoin predictions and price trends from the Cryptopolitan team.

U.S. inflation, Polkadot upgrade, Solstice-Kamino announcement: Crypto Week Ahead
March 09, 2026 | coindesk.com
Your look at what's coming in the week starting March 9.

Coinbase rolls out crypto futures trading in 26 European countries
March 09, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Coinbase launched regulated crypto and equity index futures for Advanced users in 26 European countries as ESMA sharpens scrutiny of perpetual-style products.

Bitcoin Falls Back Below $69K Major Level: Can Bulls Reclaim It or Is $60K Next? – BTC TA March 9, 2026
March 09, 2026 | cryptodaily.co.uk
Beginning last Friday, the $BTC price dropped back through the major $69K level. A weak response from the bulls does not imply that much confidence for the start of this week.

Bitcoin rises as oil spikes, equities drop
March 09, 2026 | coindesk.com
Bitcoin climbed during European trading hours even as U.S.

Ripple CEO Says Epstein File Release Shows ‘They Were Afraid Of Us’
March 09, 2026 | bitcoinist.com
A resurfaced clip from Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse’s appearance at XRP Australia Sydney 2026 is drawing fresh attention after he linked Ripple’s early battles to material in the…

Crypto funds gain $619M as markets hold up despite oil and war fears
March 09, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Bitcoin ETPs turned green year-to-date with $521 million inflows last week, as total crypto assets rebounded despite geopolitical tensions linked to Iran.

Bitcoin braces for oil shock and death crosses: 5 things to know this week
March 09, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Bitcoin faced two death crosses and the total failure of the $74,000 BTC price breakout headed into the second week of March as the US-Iran conflict raged.

Oil retreats from 25% surge as G7 weighs emergency reserve release
March 09, 2026 | cointelegraph.com
Bitcoin rebounded from around $65,725 to nearly $68,000 as oil pulled back from its 25% Sunday spike above $117 and market jitters eased.