Ethereum Foundation Conducts $10.2 Million Over-the-Counter Sale of ETH to BitMine
The Ethereum Foundation completed a $10.2 million OTC sale of 5,000 ETH to BitMine as part of its treasury management strategy to fund operations and ecosystem development.
CLARITY Act 2026 Chances Diminish Significantly if Not Approved by April, According to Executive Insights
While many in the industry believe stablecoin rewards are the only sticking point for the US CLARITY Act, a crypto executive said more obstacles could appear.
Reasons Behind XRP Bulls Anticipating a Significant Surge to $2.55
XRP’s technical and onchain signals hint at a significant breakout, with bulls eyeing an “explosive” rally toward $2.55.
The Future of Prediction Markets: How Resolution Infrastructure Will Drive Their Growth
Prediction market volume scales every month, as resolution infrastructure becomes a bottleneck. Opaque outcomes drive capital to headline markets only.
UK Central Bank Embraces Stablecoins Potential While Calling for Increased Industry Engagement
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.
KuCoin Introduces Exciting Perpetual Futures for Tesla and Top Strategic Stocks
The USDt-settled contracts allow traders to speculate on the price movements of the two companies’ shares around the clock without owning the underlying stocks.
Revising Basel Regulations May Release Significant Liquidity for Bitcoin, According to Analyst
Banks seek to deploy capital in the most efficient way possible, but capital rules under the Basel III framework make crypto holdings costly.
Yield-Bearing Stablecoins Rise Amidst Washington's Battle Over Interest Rates
Yield-bearing stablecoins are growing faster than the broader market as US lawmakers remain divided over how crypto yield should be regulated.
DOJ and Europol Dismantle SocksEscort Network Linked to Cryptocurrency Fraud Scheme
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.
Crypto Millionaire Launches Nevis Project Promising Residents Monthly $100 Payments, Reports Financial Times
Olivier Janssens’ Destiny project offered Nevis residents $100 a month if the government approves the development, triggering sharp local criticism, the Financial Times reported.
Bitcoin Price Targets $74K Resurgence as US PCE Inflation Propels Crypto and Stock Markets
Bitcoin bulls squeezed the market toward $74,000 again as promising US inflation data buoyed risk assets, but BTC price forecasts stayed mixed.
Bitcoin Miners Anticipate AI-Driven Energy Demand and Nuclear Energy Resurgence
AI-driven data center demand is reviving nuclear power across the US, and Bitcoin miners were among the first to tap nuclear energy to run high-performance computing operations.
Surge in Ethereum Accumulation Wallets by 30%: What Does This Mean for ETH Prices?
Ether’s road to recovery looked clearer, especially if the balance in Ethereum accumulation wallets and the staked supply continue rising at their current pace.
Ethereum Foundation Releases Comprehensive Mandate Defining Its Role and Objectives
The non-profit organization said the goal is to make Ethereum so decentralized that it could function even if the foundation ceases to exist.
Mike McGlone Warns Gold Has Lost Its Status as a Store of Value, Foreseeing a Repeat of the 2008 Financial Crisis
According to the Bloomberg Intelligence strategist, the oil shock and rising volatility across commodities and crypto may foreshadow a broader correction in equities.
Market Insights and Price Forecasts for Major Cryptocurrencies: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, HYPE, ADA, BCH, XMR on March 13
Bitcoin faced strong resistance at the $74,500 level, but the shallow price pullback could set the stage for a stronger breakout in BTC and altcoins.
Essential Bitcoin Price Milestones to Monitor as BTC Approaches New Monthly Highs
Bitcoin is on track for its strongest weekly return since its 2025 rally to new highs. Analysts highlight the price levels BTC must reach to sustain its current bullish momentum.
Circle Stock Surges Against Wall Street Trends Amidst Digital Asset Selloff
The USDC issuer's stock is soaring despite a market selloff as stablecoins expand into traditional finance. Meanwhile, Canaan boosts BTC reserves and Wells Fargo eyes crypto services.
Ether Accumulation Data Suggests Potential Rally to $2.8K, However There Are Important Caveats to Consider
Ether bulls appear to be targeting $2,800 as their next stop, but ETH futures data shows a divided market with limited odds for a sustained 33% rally.
BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF Debuts with Impressive $15.5 Million Volume on Opening Day
Bloomberg Analyst James Seyffart noted that ETHB had a 'very solid' first day, where it launched with over $100 million in assets.
HSBC and Standard Chartered Set to Become First Recipients of Hong Kong Stablecoin Licenses, According to Reports
HKMA Chief Executive Eddie Yue said last month that the regulator had received 36 applications under the new framework.
MetaComp Secures $35 Million in Funding from Alibaba to Accelerate Growth in Singapore
The Singapore-based company provides services that bridge traditional fiat payment rails and stablecoin settlement infrastructure.
US Sanctions North Korean IT Facilitators for Involvement in $800 Million Cryptocurrency Fraud Scheme
U.S Treasury sanctioned DPRK IT facilitators linked to crypto laundering networks that generated nearly $800 million for Pyongyang in 2024.
Vitalik Buterin Raises Concerns Over AI Safety Group's Political Shift After Cashing Out Approximately $500 Million from His SHIB Donation
Buterin stated that FLI cashed out approximately $500 million from his 2021 SHIB donation, but then pivoted toward political action.
Custodia Faces Setback in Quest for Federal Master Account Following 7-3 Appeals Court Ruling After Five-Year Legal Battle
The decision arrives days after the Kansas City Fed granted Kraken the first-ever crypto master account, a landmark for the crypto industry.
Circle's USDC Surpasses Tether's USDT in Year-to-Date Adjusted Volume According to Mizuho Analysis
Analysts at the investment company said the change was significant because the stablecoin “winner” will be the one people use for everyday transactions.
Federal Court Rejects Custodia Bank's Attempt to Secure Master Account
One judge sided with Custodia Bank, stating that a master account is “indispensable” for a bank’s day-to-day operations and being denied one is “akin to a death sentence.”
Bitcoin Approaches $74K Amid Signals That Bear Market May Persist
Bitcoin showed remarkable strength throughout the week, but BTC’s correlation to tech stocks and its reactive spot ETF flows suggest the bear market isn’t over yet.
Billionaire Predicts Stablecoins Will Become the Foundation of Global Payments in the Next Decade
Stanley Druckenmiller said stablecoins are more efficient, faster and cheaper than fiat running on traditional banking infrastructure.
Boris Johnson Criticizes Bitcoin, Comparing It to a Ponzi Scheme
Johnson said that he could understand why gold and Pokémon cards have investment appeal but not Bitcoin, which he characterized as a scam.
Analysts Predict Iran War Oil Shock Will Impact Bitcoin Miners More Through BTC Price Fluctuations Than Energy Costs
Hashrate Index found that about 90% of global Bitcoin hashrate operates in electricity markets largely insulated from oil prices.
TOKEN2049 Dubai Rescheduled to 2027 Due to Increased Security Concerns in the UAE
TOKEN2049 postponed its Dubai conference to April 2027 after Iranian strikes disrupted travel, security, and logistics in the UAE.
Ammalgam Launches Innovative Strategy Vaults for Unified Lending and Trading in DeFi
Ammalgam combines lending, borrowing, and trading into a liquidity system, providing a platform for creating unlimited trading strategies.
Trump-themed memecoin surges 50% overnight following gala promotion as investors capitalize on token buys
One trader who previously lost about $15.7M on MELANIA is sitting on a multi-million-dollar unrealized gain from a recent TRUMP purchase.
Circle's USDC Exceeds USDT in Year-to-Date Adjusted Trading Volume According to Mizuho Analysis
USDC is the more popular option when it comes to everyday, real-world applications, the research analysts said.
Ethereum Foundation Executes $10 Million Over-the-Counter Sale of 5,000 ETH to Tom Lee's BitMine
The deal is the EF's second known OTC sale to a corporate buyer, following a 10,000 ETH sale to SharpLink Gaming in July 2025.
BlackRock Clarifies Its Investment Strategy Excluding Exotic Cryptocurrency ETFs
BlackRock launched a staked Ether exchange-traded fund on Thursday, expanding its crypto offerings beyond its flagship spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs that launched in 2024.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Achieve Unprecedented Five-Day Inflow Streak in 2026
US spot Bitcoin ETFs brought in about $767 million over five straight days of inflows for the first time so far this year.
USDC Market Capitalization Approaches Historic $80 Billion as UAE Experiences Significant Capital Flight, Reports Analyst
USDC’s market cap is approaching a record $80 billion, with one analyst linking the surge to capital flight and turmoil in Dubai’s real estate market.
How Crypto Innovations Can Combat Money Laundering While Preserving Financial Freedom
Blockchain's transparency traces illicit flows better than fiat systems. Industry-wide information sharing and unified AML rules close gaps, without curbing liberty.
Balaji Advocates for Enhanced Cryptocurrency Solutions to Support Refugees Amid Rising Middle East Tensions
Former Coinbase CTO says the crypto industry should build more financial tools for refugees and stateless people as conflicts and migration increase worldwide.
Bitcoin Outperforms Stocks as Strategy's STRC Signals Potential for $776 Million in BTC Purchases
BTC faces bull trap risks due to the formation of a bear flag pattern, with a measured downside target at around $51,000.
Crypto Whale Takes $50 Million Loss in DeFi Swap as BlackRock's Staked Ethereum ETF Enjoys Strong Launch and More Insights
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
Ethereum Foundation Releases Comprehensive Mandate Detailing Its Role as a Key Steward of the Network
The Ethereum Foundation mandate codifies Ethereum’s core “CROPS” principles: censorship resistance, open source, privacy and security.
The Transformation of Galaxy's Stock Through Superstate Tokenization and Future Developments Ahead
Galaxy Digital and Superstate execs explain how tokenized equities work and why bringing traditional financial assets onchain could transform global capital markets.
Billionaire Investor Druckenmiller Envisions a Future Where Quicker, Cheaper Stablecoins Revolutionize Payments in 10 to 15 Years
Druckenmiller argued that stablecoins could meaningfully boost financial system productivity by making payments faster and cheaper.
Navigating the New IRS Crypto Reporting Rules: Essential Insights for a Smooth Tax Season
Traders involved in DeFi and have transactions and transfers between multiple wallets and exchanges will face more challenges.
SEC Closes Civil Fraud Case Against BitClout and DeSo Creator Nader Al-Naji, Dismissing with Prejudice
The SEC in 2024 had accused Al-Naji of allegedly spending more than $7 million of investor funds on personal expenses.