US Banking Lobby Mulls Legal Action Against OCC Over Controversial Crypto Bank Charters, According to Report
The OCC has granted conditional approvals to several crypto firms since December, including BitGo, Ripple, Paxos, and Crypto.com, while others such as Zerohash have filed applications.
Tron Partners with Agentic AI Foundation to Shape the Future of Artificial Intelligence
Tron has joined the Linux Foundation’s Agentic AI Foundation to collaborate on building open infrastructure for agentic AI, joining Circle and JPMorgan.
Nasdaq Collaborates with Boerse Stuttgart's Seturion to Drive Innovation in Tokenized Settlement Across Europe
The partnership is set to connect Nasdaq's European trading venues to Seturion's blockchain-based platform.
Oil Prices Drop While Cryptocurrencies Rise Amid Conflicting Messages from Trump Regarding Iran Conflict
“I think the war is very complete, pretty much,” Donald Trump told reporters before posting on his social media platform later that “Death, Fire, and Fury” will reign upon Iran.
Sharplink Faces $735 Million Loss in 2025 Amidst Ethereum Market Plunge
Sharplink says it will continue to acquire Ether despite a brutal crypto market sell-off last year that led to a $616.2 million paper loss on its ETH holdings.
Wall Street Invests $540 Million in US Solana ETFs in Fourth Quarter, Reports Bloomberg
Investment advisors were the biggest buyers of the US-based spot Solana ETFs at over $270 million, while hedge fund managers came in next at $186 million.
US Prosecutors Demand Retrial for Roman Storm Following Conflicting Verdict Outcome
Manhattan US Attorney Jay Clayton has asked for a date in early October to retry Tornado Cash's Roman Storm on two charges on which a jury previously failed to reach
Vitalik Buterin Proposes Seamless One-Click Ether Staking Solution for Institutional Investors
“We want the authority over staking nodes to be highly distributed, and the first step to doing this is to make it easy,” said Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin.
Bhutan Transfers $11.8 Million in Bitcoin from National Reserves According to Arkham
Bhutan has accumulated around 13,000 Bitcoin since launching state-backed mining operations in 2019, primarily fueled by hydroelectric energy.
US Prosecutors Push for Retrial of Tornado Cash Co-Founder Roman Storm in October 2026
The DOJ seeks to retry Storm on money laundering and sanctions charges after a jury failed to reach a verdict during his initial trial.
Gondi Strengthens NFT Lending Protocol After $230K Exploit Recovery
Gondi said only the Sell & Repay smart contract was affected and that it is safe to continue buying, selling, trading and listing NFTs on the platform.
Anthropic Takes Legal Action Against Trump Administration Over Supply Chain Risk Labeling
Anthropic is the first US company the Pentagon has labeled a risk to the military, with the AI company calling it “unprecedented and unlawful.”
Blockchain.com Launches New Operations in Ghana to Drive Growth Across Africa
The firm said it saw a 700% growth in brokerage transaction volume in Nigeria since launching there last year.
Zcash Developers Secure $25 Million in Funding from Leading Venture Capitalists Following ECC Split
The Zcash token rose 4.1% to $217.80 on news of the $25 million funding round and is now up 9.8% over the last 24 hours.
Nasdaq Connects European Markets to Boerse Stuttgart's Innovative Tokenized Settlement Platform
The partnership aims to reduce fragmentation in European capital markets by enabling blockchain-based settlement of tokenized securities.
Crypto-Backed Political Action Committee Invests $8.6 Million in Illinois Elections Before US Midterms
The political action committee Fairshake continues to report spending on political candidates from its $193 million war chest, largely funded by crypto interest groups.
Bitcoin and Gold: Early Signs of Capital Rotation Revealed by ETF Flows
Bitcoin ETF inflows have turned positive as gold ETFs see record outflows after a historic rally. Is capital beginning to rotate from gold to Bitcoin?
Innovative Orbital Data Center Plans to Launch Bitcoin Mining Operations in Space
Starcloud plans to mine Bitcoin from orbit using ASIC hardware, arguing the economics of space computing favor specialized mining chips over GPUs.
BTC Markets Pursues RWA Trading License in Response to Growing Global Tokenization Trend
The roughly $26 billion in tokenized assets onchain today “is really just the proof of concept,” said BTC Markets CEO Lucas Dobbins.
Finance Job Openings Plummet to Lowest Level in 13 Years Amidst US Economy Shedding 92,000 Jobs
Finance and insurance job listings declined towards the end of 2025, with The Kobeissi Letter arguing the sector should “brace” for job cuts.
The Impact of AI in the Workplace: Researchers Warn of Mental Overload and Decreased Focus
Researchers found that some workers using AI in their roles reported a “mental hangover” with a “fog” that caused difficulty focusing.
Could Bitcoin Mirror Oil's Historic Surge and Reach $79K by the End of March?
Historical data shows that Bitcoin typically gains 20% within a month of major spikes in oil prices. Should traders prepare for a rally to $79,000?
Oil Prices Decline After 25% Surge Amid G7 Consideration of Emergency Reserve Release
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.
Bitcoin Prepares for Oil Price Volatility and Critical Market Signals: Top 5 Insights for the Week Ahead
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.
Crypto Funds Attract $619 Million Amid Resilient Markets Despite Oil Price Concerns and Geopolitical Tensions
Bitcoin ETPs turned green year-to-date with $521 million inflows last week, as total crypto assets rebounded despite geopolitical tensions linked to Iran.
Coinbase Launches New Crypto Futures Trading Feature Across 26 European Nations
Coinbase launched regulated crypto and equity index futures for Advanced users in 26 European countries as ESMA sharpens scrutiny of perpetual-style products.
Bitcoin Reaches $67K Amid Oil Shock, Signaling Potential Market Bottom
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.
Aon Explores Innovative Stablecoin Payment Solutions for Insurance Premiums in Partnership with Paxos and Coinbase
The insurance broker is piloting stablecoin payments for premiums using USDC and PYUSD, testing blockchain settlement rails for faster payments in global insurance markets.
Investing in the Future: How the NYSE Parent Company ICE Selected OKX for a $200 Million Stake at a $25 Billion Valuation
Why did NYSE parent ICE choose to invest in and partner with crypto exchange OKX? What exactly is ICE trying to achieve here?
Gondi NFT Platform Steps Up to Compensate Users Following $230,000 Contract Exploit
Etherscan shows that 78 NFTs were drained across about 40 transactions to an address now labeled as GONDI Exploiter.
Nasdaq and Kraken Join Forces to Launch Innovative Tokenized Equity Solutions for Issuers
Nasdaq and Kraken will enable tokenized equities to move between regulated and onchain markets while preserving issuer rights and regulatory compliance.
Bybit Intensifies Middle East Efforts in Response to Growing Regional Tensions
It’s estimated that roughly 1,800 crypto companies operate in the United Arab Emirates, employing more than 8,600 people in various roles.
Nigel Farage Makes Bold Investment of $286,000 in UK Bitcoin Treasury Firm Stack BTC
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.
Kast Secures $80 Million in Funding, Achieving a Valuation of $600 Million for Its Stablecoin Payment Solutions
Stablecoin banking startup Kast secured fresh funding as it looks to expand payment infrastructure across North America, Latin America and the Middle East.
Wyoming Senator Stirs Up Crypto Tax Exemption Discussion During Market Structure Conversations
Cynthia Lummis continues to push pro-crypto policies in a market structure bill under consideration in the Senate, even as she prepares to leave Congress in January 2027.
Jito Foundation Expands Its Reach by Acquiring SolanaFloor Just Days After Platform Shutdown
The move to revive Solana ecosystem journalism comes after a $40 million treasury wallet breach at its parent Step Finance led to its shuttering.
Bitcoin Drops to $66,000 Amidst Oil Price Surge and Turmoil in Asian Stock Markets
Japan's benchmark Nikkei has plunged 7% after Monday's market open, while South Korea's KOSPI has dropped 7.9%.
Nigel Farage Joins Forces with Former Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng to Invest in UK Bitcoin Treasury Firm
Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage has invested in Stack BTC Plc, as the company expands its bitcoin treasury strategy.
Coinbase Launches Crypto Futures Trading in 26 European Countries, Expanding Investment Opportunities for Traders
Coinbase launched regulated crypto futures trading to Coinbase Advanced users across 26 European countries through its MiFID-regulated entity.
Bitcoin Funds Drive $619 Million in Weekly Crypto ETP Inflows Amid Market Volatility Linked to Iran, Reports CoinShares
Crypto ETPs extended a two-week recovery in investor demand despite volatility tied to rising oil prices and the Iran war.
KAST Secures $80 Million in Series A Funding to Drive Global Expansion of Its Stablecoin Fintech Solutions
KAST has raised $80 million in a Series A led by QED Investors and Left Lane Capital, valuing the startup at $600 million.
Nasdaq Collaborates with Payward, Kraken's Parent Company, to Integrate Tokenized Equities with Decentralized Finance Networks
Nasdaq has partnered with Kraken’s parent company Payward to build infrastructure linking tokenized equity markets with blockchain networks.
Strategy Acquires $1.3 Billion in Bitcoin, Boosting Holdings to Over 738,000 BTC
The purchase brings Strategy’s total Bitcoin reserves to nearly 739,000 BTC despite the asset trading below the company’s average acquisition price.
RedStone Co-Founder Reveals Plans for Banks to Operate Risk-Weighted Assets on Dual Blockchain Platforms
RedStone co-founder Marcin Kaźmierczak says banks are splitting RWA infrastructure between private networks like Canton and public chains such as Ethereum.
Bitcoin Surges Back to $69K While G7 Oil Strategy Faces Uncertainty
Bitcoin managed to avoid losses suffered by global stock markets over oil supply uncertainty, with a 5% relief bounce from its weekly open level.
Blockchain.com Launches Services in Ghana Following 700% Trading Surge in Nigeria
The crypto brokerage said increasing demand across West Africa is driving its expansion as user activity grows across the Sub-Saharan region.
Market Forecasts for March 9: Insights on SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, and BCH Prices
Buyers were undeterred by surging oil prices, pushing Bitcoin near $69,500 and large-cap altcoins close to their overhead resistance levels.
Michael Saylor Expands Bitcoin Holdings with Strategic Purchase of 17,994 BTC for $1.3 Billion, Bringing Total to 738,731 BTC in a Bold Move for the Future
Strategy's holdings account for more than 3.4% of the total 21 million bitcoin supply — worth around $50 billion.