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[Opensea Kicks SEA Token Down the Road, Bets Users Will Stay for Refunds and 0% Fees](https://news.bitcoin.com/opensea-kicks-sea-token-down-the-road-bets-users-will-stay-for-refunds-and-0-fees/)

[AI-linked crypto tokens surge as Nvidia's Jensen Huang touts agentic future](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/16/ai-linked-crypto-tokens-surge-as-nvidia-s-jensen-huang-touts-agentic-future) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[Man accuses wife of using CCTV cameras to steal $172 million bitcoin from his hardware wallet](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/03/16/man-accuses-wife-of-using-cctv-cameras-to-steal-usd172-million-bitcoin-from-his-hardware-wallet) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[Report: Wall Street’s 90-Day Earnings Cycle Faces the Axe Under SEC Proposal](https://news.bitcoin.com/report-wall-streets-90-day-earnings-cycle-faces-the-axe-under-sec-proposal/)

[OpenSea delays SEA token launch, offers no new date](https://www.theblock.co/post/393824/opensea-delays-sea-token-launch-offers-no-new-date?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

[OpenSea delays highly anticipated token launch, citing challenging crypto market conditions](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/03/16/opensea-delays-highly-anticipated-token-launch-citing-challenging-crypto-market-conditions) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

**JUST IN:** ETH reclaims $2,350, rising over 8% today. @WatcherGuru

**Коготок увяз ⸻ всей птичке пропасть** США оказались абсолютно не готовы к войне с Ираном. Запасы нефти и ракет низкие, защита военных баз слабая. Но, самое главное, не было плана Б: что делать, если режим аятолл не сменится с ковбойского наскока. Война, которую поддерживали всего 20% американцев, началась. Думается, шоумен Трамп не хотел затевать низкорейтинговую войну. Трамп хотел приключение на 20 минут, войти и выйти. Как с Венесуэлой. Не окажись венесуэльская операция такой эффектно...

[TEAMZ Summit 2026 Is Just Around the Corner](https://news.bitcoin.com/teamz-summit-2026-is-just-around-the-corner/)

**JUST IN:** 🇺🇸 SEC prepares proposal to eliminate quarterly reporting requirements for companies, WSJ reports. @WatcherGuru

[T. Rowe Price is ready to put dogecoin, shiba inu among tokens in its new crypto ETF](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/16/t-rowe-price-a-usd1-8-trillion-asset-manager-is-ready-to-put-dogecoin-and-shiba-inu-in-its-new-crypto-etf) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[Bitcoin Reclaims $74,000 as Ray Dalio Warns of ‘Final Battle’ for US Credibility](https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-reclaims-74000-as-ray-dalio-warns-of-final-battle-for-us-credibility/)

[Ether surges 10%, leading crypto rebound as ETF demand, Bitmine buying pick up](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/16/ether-surges-10-leading-crypto-rebound-as-etf-demand-bitmine-buying-pick-up) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[AI Infrastructure Frenzy Grows as Meta Commits up to $27 Billion to Nebius](https://news.bitcoin.com/ai-infrastructure-frenzy-grows-as-meta-commits-up-to-27-billion-to-nebius/)

**JUST IN:** Nvidia $NVDA CEO Jensen Huang expects revenue to surpass $1 trillion by 2027. @WatcherGuru

[SEC’s Hester Peirce encourages firms exploring tokenization to ‘come in and talk to us’](https://www.theblock.co/post/393803/sec-hester-peirce-encourages-firms-tokenization-come-in-talk-to-us?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

**🚨 Breaking: Trump Says Iran Wants To Make A Deal With U.S., Bitcoin Rises** U.S. President Donald Trump has revealed that Iran has reached out over a deal as the war enters its third week. Bitcoin rose on the back of the president’s remarks, even as crypto traders still predict that the conflict could drag on till May. https://coingape.com/breaking-trump-says-iran-wants-to-make-a-deal-with-u-s-bitcoin-rises/

[The Daily: BlockFills files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, probe finds document alleging $5M Milei-Libra promotion deal, and more](https://www.theblock.co/post/393801/the-daily-blockfills-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy-probe-finds-document-alleging-5m-milei-libra-promotion-deal-and-more?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

[Circle’s Wild Stock Comeback Turns Stablecoins Into a Wall Street Talking Point](https://news.bitcoin.com/circles-wild-stock-comeback-turns-stablecoins-into-a-wall-street-talking-point/)

[President Trump Calls for Emergency Federal Reserve Meeting to Cut US Interest Rates](https://news.bitcoin.com/president-trump-calls-for-emergency-federal-reserve-meeting-to-cut-us-interest-rates/)

💵 **Agentic Commerce** 💵 It’s hard to talk about technology in 2026 without talking about AI agents. They're now heralded as the future of how humans interact with software and the internet. But this raises an important question. ‼️ What happens when these agents need to** move money?** Not just assist with tasks, but **negotiate prices, purchase services, and settle payments with other agents.** This is where the concept of **agentic commerce** enters the conversation. —————————— 💰 **...

[Argentina Bans Polymarket for Acting as an Unregulated Betting Platform](https://news.bitcoin.com/argentina-bans-polymarket-for-acting-as-an-unregulated-betting-platform/)

🏛️ **"A 3rd Grade Student Knows"**: President Trump is demanding an emergency Fed meeting to slash interest rates "right now," mocking Chair Jerome Powell for waiting until the scheduled March 17-18 session. [**News**](https://coingape.com/)** ✦ **[**X (Twitter)**](https://x.com/coingapemedia)** ✦ **[**YouTube**](https://www.youtube.com/@CoingapeTV)

**🔍 Top 3 factors Why XRP Price is Skyrocketing Today (16th March)** XRP price gains followed a broader crypto market recovery, strong ETF inflows, and a technical breakout above key resistance. https://coingape.com/top-3-factors-why-xrp-price-is-skyrocketing-today-16th-march/

[XRP Rally Accelerates as Institutional Crypto Demand Surges Before Fed Decision](https://news.bitcoin.com/xrp-rally-accelerates-as-institutional-crypto-demand-surges-before-fed-decision/)

[​​](http://telegraph.controller.bot/files/8336652911/AgACAgQAAxkBAAIi92m4Pu8L3kpWFJz3juHUi4KLWHMcAAJbDGsb6cTBUQNMi3EVChzkAQADAgADeQADOgQ)🐳 **Institutions Continue Accumulating Bitcoin** Spot BTC ETFs saw $767.33M in net inflows last week, marking the third consecutive week of inflows. Top inflows: • [BlackRock](https://cryptorank.io/price/blackrock-ishares-bitcoin-etf) +$600.1M • Fidelity +$147.5M • [VanEck](https://cryptorank.io/funds/vaneck) +$14.4M At the same time, [Strategy](https://cr...

[Polymarket bettors send death threats to reporter over missile report tied to $14 million prediction market pool](https://www.theblock.co/post/393790/polymarket-bettors-death-threats-reporter-missile-report-prediction-market?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

[Bitcoin ETFs Pull $767 Million as Institutional Demand Drives Weekly Surge](https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-etfs-pull-767-million-as-institutional-demand-drives-weekly-surge/)

**🔍 Pi Network Price Prediction After Smart Contract and Second Migration Launch** Pi Network price has crashed in the four consecutive days, erasing some of the recent gains. It dropped to $0.1955 on Monday as investors sold the recent Pi Day and Kraken news. https://coingape.com/markets/pi-network-price-prediction-after-smart-contract-and-second-migration-launch/

[Taco Tech Tuesday Expands to San Juan With Recurring Technology Gatherings](https://news.bitcoin.com/taco-tech-tuesday-expands-to-san-juan-with-recurring-technology-gatherings/)

🔥**BITWISE: BITCOIN ETF INVESTORS HELD** Bitwise’s Matt Hougan says institutional investors largely held their Bitcoin ETF positions despite BTC falling around 50% from its October 2025 high. He added, ETF investors were not the main source of selling pressure in the downturn.

🚨**US, UK, AND CANADA TARGET CRYPTO PHISHING ** The U.S. Secret Service launched a joint operation with Canadian and UK authorities to crack down on crypto approval phishing scams. Scam Sniffer reports $83.85M lost across 106K victims in 2025, down 83% from $494M in 2024.

**JUST IN:** 🇺🇸 PresidentTrump says the Fed should hold a "special meeting" to cut interest rates "right now." "What's a better time to cut interest rates than now? A 3rd grade student would know that." @WatcherGuru

🔼 **BITMINE STACKS MORE ETH** BitMine bought 60,999 ETH over the past week, bringing its treasury to 4.596 MILLION ETH. That’s about 3.81% of Ethereum’s circulating supply as the firm pushes toward its goal of owning 5% of all ETH.

[Bitdeer Stock Jumps 9% as New LTC/DOGE Miner Debuts](https://news.bitcoin.com/bitdeer-stock-jumps-9-as-new-ltc-doge-miner-debuts/)

[Ethereum Foundation’s new mandate sparks debate about its role, priorities](https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/03/16/ethereum-foundation-s-new-mandate-sparks-debate-about-its-role-priorities) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[Circle is up 100% in a month: Why this boring stablecoin stock is suddenly the hottest trade in crypto](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/16/circle-is-up-100-in-a-month-why-this-boring-stablecoin-is-suddenly-the-hottest-trade-in-crypto) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

**JUST IN:** Video shows ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz over the past 24 hours. @WatcherGuru

💰 **METAPLANET RAISES $255M TO BUY MORE BITCOIN** Metaplanet raised $255M from institutional investors through a share placement at a 2% premium. Warrants could add another $276M, supporting its plan to accumulate 210,000 BTC.

[Steak ‘n Shake Credits Bitcoin Payments as Same-Store Sales Rise ‘Dramatically’](https://news.bitcoin.com/steak-n-shake-credits-bitcoin-payments-as-same-store-sales-rise-dramatically/)

**🚨 Ethereum Targets $4K as Peter Brandt Flags Potential ETH Bottom** Veteran trader Peter Brandt has flagged a potential bottom for Ethereum while hinting at a rally to $4,000 for the second-largest crypto by market cap. https://coingape.com/ethereum-targets-4k-as-peter-brandt-flags-potential-eth-bottom/

🎙 **BESSENT: MORE FUEL SHIPS CAN PASS THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ** U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says tanker traffic is starting to normalize. “We are seeing more and more the fuel ships start to go through.” Oil prices could ease as supply fears fade.

[Bitcoin Trades Near Session Highs as Indicators Show Neutral Momentum and Supportive Averages](https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-trades-near-session-highs-as-indicators-show-neutral-momentum-and-supportive-averages/)

**🔍 Pepe Coin Price Surges 20%- How High Can it Go in March?** Pepe coin price jumped more than 20% on Monday, climbing to nearly $0.00000406 amid renewed interest in memecoins. https://coingape.com/markets/pepe-coin-price-surges-20-how-high-can-it-go-in-march/

**🔍 Pepe Coin Price Surges 20%- How High Can it Go in March?** Pepe coin price jumped more than 20% on Monday, climbing to nearly $0.00000406 amid renewed interest in memecoins. https://coingape.com/markets/pepe-coin-price-surges-20-how-high-can-it-go-in-march/

‼️ **$1.06 BILLION FLOWS INTO CRYPTO FUNDS LAST WEEK** Crypto investment products from asset managers including BlackRock, Fidelity, and Bitwise saw $1.06B in inflows last week, extending a three-week streak, per CoinShares. US funds accounted for about 96% of total global inflows.

🔽 **OIL FALLS TO $95 AS HORMUZ FEARS EASE** Crude dropped to $95/barrel after the U.S. said Iranian oil tankers would be allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, easing fears of a major global supply disruption.

**JUST IN:** Elon Musk's xAI recruiting Wall Street bankers, portfolio managers, and traders to train Grok on financial modeling. @WatcherGuru

👀 **GERMANY TO TRUMP: “THIS IS NOT NATO’S WAR”** Berlin said the Iran conflict is “not NATO’s war” rejecting President Trump’s call for allies at the Strait of Hormuz. German officials stressed NATO is a defensive alliance meant to protect member territory, not join this conflict.

🎙 **EU WARNS GLOBAL ENERGY CRISIS IF HORMUZ CLOSES** • EU ministers are discussing a new European security strategy, with member states needing to fully back the plan. • VP Kallas warned global attention must NOT shift away from Ukraine despite escalating tensions in the Middle East. • She said U.S. easing oil sanctions on Russia is a “dangerous precedent”, helping Russia fund its war. • EU ministers will discuss how to keep the Strait of Hormuz open. • She revealed talks with António Guter...

[Ironlight raises $21 million to expand regulated marketplace for tokenized securities](https://www.theblock.co/post/393770/ironlight-raises-21-million-expand-regulated-marketplace-tokenized-securities?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

[Institutions had ‘diamond hands’ during bitcoin's 50% plunge, Bitwise's Matt Hougan says](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/16/institutions-had-diamond-hands-during-bitcoin-s-50-plunge-bitwise-s-matt-hougan-says) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[Blockfills Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Following Month-Long Liquidity Freeze](https://news.bitcoin.com/blockfills-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy-following-month-long-liquidity-freeze/)

**🔍 BTC vs Gold: Why Is Bitcoin Outperforming Gold Amid US-Iran Conflict** The U.S-Iran conflict is in its third week and the financial markets are still volatile. Bitcoin’s price hovers above $74,000, while gold remains around $5,000. https://coingape.com/trending/btc-vs-gold-why-is-bitcoin-outperforming-gold-amid-us-iran-conflict/

[‘Crypto strikes back’: Bitcoin decouples from stocks to tap $74K as institutional demand returns despite energy-driven market turmoil](https://www.theblock.co/post/393774/crypto-strikes-back-bitcoin-decouples-from-stocks-to-tap-74k-as-institutional-demand-returns-despite-energy-driven-market-turmoil?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

[Seoul Banking Alliance: Hana Financial and Standard Chartered Expand Stablecoin Cooperation](https://news.bitcoin.com/seoul-banking-alliance-hana-financial-and-standard-chartered-expand-stablecoin-cooperation/)

[Bitdeer stock rallies as firm rolls out SEALMINER machines for Litecoin and Dogecoin mining](https://www.theblock.co/post/393769/bitdeer-stock-sealminer-machines-litecoin-dogecoin-mining?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

**🔍 Meme Coins Rally: Why DOGE, SHIB, PEPE and BONK Price are Soaring?** The US-Iran war caused two weeks of market instability, which affected Dogecoin ($DOGE), Shiba Inu ($SHIB), Pepe ($PEPE), and Bonk ($BONK) tokens. But today they show a strong recovery. https://coingape.com/meme-coins-rally-why-doge-shib-pepe-and-bonk-price-are-soaring/

**ICYMI:** [Asia & EMEA news recap from James Hunt The Block ](https://x.com/humanjets/status/2033552298937319747?s=20)👇 📁 **BlockFills files for bankruptcy** Crypto trading and lending firm BlockFills filed for Chapter 11 after weeks of turmoil and a pause on withdrawals. 🔗 [[Link]](https://www.theblock.co/post/393644/blockfills-chapter-11-bankruptcy) 📈 **Crypto market relief bounce** Bitcoin, ether, and other majors rose as BTC’s macro hedge narrative gained traction amid geopolitical tensio...

**🚨 Breaking: ****$BMNR**** Stock Surges Over 8% as Tom Lee’s BitMine Acquires 60,999 ****$ETH**** ** Bitmine said it now holds 3,040,515 staked Ethereum valued at $6.6 billion at $2,185 per token. https://coingape.com/news/stocks/bmnr-stock-surges-over-8-as-tom-lees-bitmine-acquires-60999-eth/

[Former Morgan Stanley exec joins tokenization firm Streamex as CFO](https://www.theblock.co/post/393759/former-morgan-stanley-exec-joins-tokenization-firm-streamex-as-cfo?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

[Bitcoin eyes $75,000, nearing 25% bounce from February bottom](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/16/bitcoin-eyes-usd75-000-nearing-25-bounce-from-february-bottom) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

**🚀 Breaking: Michael Saylor’s Strategy Makes Largest Bitcoin Buy This Year as MSTR Stock Rallies** Michael Saylor’s Strategy, previously MicroStrategy, made another weekly Bitcoin purchase last week, marking its 12th consecutive purchase. https://coingape.com/michael-saylors-strategy-makes-largest-bitcoin-buy-this-year-as-mstr-stock-rallies/

[Bitcoin Treasury Race: Metaplanet Announces $531M Capital Strategy](https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-treasury-race-metaplanet-announces-531m-capital-strategy/)

[HIVE to phase down bitcoin mining in Sweden as it expands AI data center capacity in Canada](https://www.theblock.co/post/393760/hive-to-phase-down-bitcoin-mining-in-sweden-as-it-expands-ai-data-center-capacity-in-canada?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

**🚨 Breaking: Metaplanet Raises $531M, Revises Bitcoin Capital Allocation Policy** The company’s board has also approved a revised capital allocation policy with mNAV clause. The stock jumped almost 5% on Monday amid Bitcoin rebound to $74K. https://coingape.com/metaplanet-raises-531m-revises-bitcoin-capital-allocation-policy/

**📈 PrimeXBT: Bitcoin tests February highs as Iran partially reopens the Strait of Hormuz; key levels to watch** Bitcoin ($BTC) price pushed to $74,425 on 16 March, marking its strongest level since early February as a shift in the Middle East conflict improved risk appetite across markets. https://coingape.com/primexbt-bitcoin-tests-february-highs-as-iran-partially-reopens-the-strait-of-hormuz-key-levels-to-watch/

[International Task Force Moves to Disrupt Crypto Fraud in US, UK and Canada](https://news.bitcoin.com/international-task-force-moves-to-disrupt-crypto-fraud-in-us-uk-and-canada/)

[Abra to Go Public Through SPAC Merger Valuing Crypto Wealth Platform at $750 Million](https://news.bitcoin.com/abra-to-go-public-through-spac-merger-valuing-crypto-wealth-platform-at-750-million/)

**🚨 Breaking: China Vows to Reclaim Taiwan by 2026 As Crypto Market Recovers** Geopolitical tensions show little sign of easing soon as China pushes forward with plans to reclaim Taiwan by 2026. https://coingape.com/china-vows-to-reclaim-taiwan-by-2026-as-crypto-market-recovers/

**Strategy has snagged another 22,337 ****$BTC**** for $1.57 Billion** at an average price of $70,194. As of March 15, total holdings have reached a massive 761,068 $BTC. [**News**](https://coingape.com/)** ✦ **[**X (Twitter)**](https://x.com/coingapemedia)** ✦ **[**YouTube**](https://www.youtube.com/@CoingapeTV)

[Bitcoin outperforms gold and stocks in global turmoil as ETFs and Strategy accumulate](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/16/bitcoin-outperforms-gold-and-stocks-in-global-turmoil-as-etfs-and-strategy-accumulate) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[Bitmine Buys 60,999 ETH as Treasury Now Holds 3.8% of Ethereum Supply](https://news.bitcoin.com/bitmine-buys-60999-eth-as-treasury-now-holds-3-8-of-ethereum-supply/)

[US Secret Service, UK and Canada launch Operation Atlantic targeting crypto approval phishing scams](https://www.theblock.co/post/393746/us-secret-service-uk-and-canada-launch-operation-atlantic-targeting-crypto-approval-phishing-scams?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

[Tom Lee’s BitMine boosts Ethereum treasury near 4.6 million ETH as cryptos post ‘meaningful outperformance’ during Iran war](https://www.theblock.co/post/393747/tom-lees-bitmine-boosts-ethereum-treasury-near-4-6-million-eth-as-cryptos-post-meaningful-outperformance-during-iran-war?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

[CoinDesk 20 performance update: Ethereum (ETH) price jumps 8.8%, leading index higher](https://www.coindesk.com/coindesk-indices/2026/03/16/coindesk-20-performance-update-ethereum-eth-price-jumps-8-8-leading-index-higher) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[South Korea Fines Bithumb $25M and Orders 6-Month Partial Suspension Over AML Violations](https://news.bitcoin.com/south-korea-fines-bithumb-25m-and-orders-6-month-partial-suspension-over-aml-violations/)

[Crypto wealth platform Abra to go public through $750 million SPAC deal](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/03/16/crypto-wealth-platform-abra-to-go-public-through-usd750-million-spac-deal) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[Bitmine buys 60,999 ether as Tom Lee touts crypto strength amid Iran war](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/03/16/bitmine-buys-60-999-ether-as-tom-lee-touts-crypto-strength-amid-iran-war) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[Crypto Veteran and Shapeshift Founder Erik Voorhees Appears to Scoop up Nearly 25,000 ETH, Analysts Say](https://news.bitcoin.com/crypto-veteran-and-shapeshift-founder-erik-voorhees-appears-to-scoop-up-nearly-25000-eth-analysts-say/)

[U.S., UK, Canada start Operation Atlantic to disrupt crypto approval-phishing scams](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/03/16/u-s-uk-canada-start-operation-atlantic-to-disrupt-crypto-approval-phishing-scams) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[Bernstein likens Strategy to a ‘bitcoin central bank of last resort’ as institutional demand strengthens BTC capital base](https://www.theblock.co/post/393723/bernstein-likens-strategy-to-a-bitcoin-central-bank-of-last-resort-as-institutional-demand-strengthens-btc-capital-base?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

**JUST IN:** $2,300 $ETH @WatcherGuru

▶️ **BREAKING**: Bessent says OIL will probably be "MUCH LOWER" than $80 in a couple months.

[Abra to go public via SPAC merger at $750 million valuation](https://www.theblock.co/post/393721/abra-to-go-public-via-spac-merger-at-750-million-valuation?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

👀 **TRUMP MAY DELAY CHINA TRIP OVER HORMUZ** Trump said he may postpone his China visit unless Beijing helps reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He added that China relies heavily on Middle East oil and should join a coalition to secure tanker traffic through the strait.

[Metaplanet raises $255 million to accelerate bitcoin accumulation](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/16/metaplanet-raises-usd255-million-to-accelerate-bitcoin-accumulation) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[Michael Saylor's Strategy made another huge buy of bitcoin, adding $1.57 billion worth last week](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/16/michael-saylor-s-strategy-made-another-huge-buy-of-bitcoin-adding-usd1-57-billion-worth-last-week) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

▶️ **BREAKING**: Scott Bessent says successful completion of Section 301 tariff investigations is "very likely." Section 301 allows the US to impose tariffs on countries with unfair trade practices, no Congressional approval needed. Targets include China, EU, India, and Mexico.

[Strategy Accumulates 22,337 BTC as Corporate Bitcoin Holdings Climb](https://news.bitcoin.com/strategy-accumulates-22337-btc-as-corporate-bitcoin-holdings-climb/)

[SEC drops lawsuit against BitClout’s Nader Al-Naji](https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/03/16/sec-drops-case-against-bitclout-s-nader-al-naji) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[South Korea fines Bithumb $24 million, orders 6-month partial suspension over money laundering violations](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/03/16/south-korea-fines-bithumb-usd24-million-orders-6-month-partial-suspension-over-aml-violations) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[‘Stretch the orange dots’: Michael Saylor’s Strategy buys another 22,337 bitcoin for $1.6 billion as STRC boosts acquisitions](https://www.theblock.co/post/393706/stretch-the-orange-dots-michael-saylors-strategy-buys-more-bitcoin?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

🚨**BREAKING**: Saylor just bought 22,337 $BTC for $1.57B. Strategy now holds 761,068 $BTC.

🔼 **JUST NOW: ETHEREUM BREAKS $2,200** Ethereum is trading at levels last seen on February 4th, as the crypto market continue to push higher.

▶️ **JUST IN**: Bitcoin is printing its 8th consecutive green daily candle, the LONGEST streak in over 2 years. Bitcoin hasn't done this since February 12, 2024.

**BREAKING:** Michael Saylor's 'Strategy' buys 22,337 Bitcoin worth $1.6 billion. @WatcherGuru

[Metaplanet lines up $531 million in ‘additional firepower’ for 210,000 BTC plan, CEO Gerovich says](https://www.theblock.co/post/393712/metaplanet-additional-firepower-for-210000-btc-plan-gerovich?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

🇨🇳 **CHINA SAYS IT HAS ENOUGH OIL EVEN AS HORMUZ WAR SHOCKS MARKETS** China says its energy supply is “relatively strong” despite the Iran war disrupting oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts say China holds roughly 1–1.2 billion barrels of oil reserves, enough to meet demand for three to four months.

[Memecoins outpace bitcoin, ether as 'barbell strategy' wins out](https://www.coindesk.com/daybook-us/2026/03/16/memecoins-outpace-bitcoin-ether-as-barbell-strategy-wins-out) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

‼️ **Every major Middle East war has spiked oil. This one is DIFFERENT. Here's why.** 1973 Yom Kippur War → Arab embargo. Oil went from $3 to $12/barrel. +300%. The Strait of Hormuz stayed open. 1979 Iranian Revolution → Iranian output collapsed 7%. +200%. The Strait of Hormuz stayed open. 1990 Gulf War → Iraq invaded Kuwait. Oil nearly doubled to $39. The Strait of Hormuz stayed open. 2003 Iraq War → Prices actually fell after the invasion. The Strait of Hormuz stayed open. See the patte...

[Paris Blockchain Week Poised to Fill Gap Left by Token 2049 Dubai Cancellation](https://news.bitcoin.com/paris-blockchain-week-poised-to-fill-gap-left-by-token-2049-dubai-cancellation/)

🚨 **CRYPTO FIRMS IN AUSTRALIA MAY SOON NEED LICENSES** Australia’s Senate committee supports a bill that would require crypto platforms to obtain financial-services licenses. The framework aims to regulate firms holding client crypto rather than the blockchain technology itself.

[US-based crypto funds lead $1 billion in weekly inflows as positive streak extends to three weeks: CoinShares](https://www.theblock.co/post/393697/us-based-crypto-funds-lead-1-billion-in-weekly-inflows-as-positive-streak-extends-to-three-weeks-coinshares?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

🧐 **TRUMP SCRAMBLES TO REPLACE $1.6T TARIFF GAP** The Trump administration is moving to restore about $1.6T in lost tariff revenue after the Supreme Court struck down key tariffs. New duties may target 16 economies including the EU, China, Japan, and S. Korea, but the legal process is slower and could take months.

[Altcoins jump as bitcoin inches toward potential $74,000 breakout](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/16/altcoins-jump-as-bitcoin-inches-toward-potential-usd74-000-breakout) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

‼️ **STANDARD CHARTERED SIGNS NEW CRYPTO PARTNERSHIP** Hana Group, one of South Korea’s largest financial groups, has partnered with Standard Chartered to expand into digital assets, including stablecoins. The deal aims to combine both banks’ networks to explore blockchain infrastructure, FX services, and next-gen financial products.

[KGEN Partners With Playnance to Power Global Gaming Distribution](https://news.bitcoin.com/kgen-partners-with-playnance-to-power-global-gaming-distribution/)

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👀 **BIG OIL WARNS OF ENERGY SHOCK** CEOs of Exxon, Chevron, and ConocoPhillips cautioned Trump officials that war with Iran could disrupt global oil markets as per WSJ. Oil prices have already surged toward $99 as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains threatened.

[Trump-backed WLFI passes proposal letting $5 million stakers buy 'direct access' to team](https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/03/16/trump-backed-wlfi-passes-proposal-letting-usd5-million-stakers-buy-direct-access-to-team) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

🔍 **TRUMP ASKED THE WORLD TO HELP OPEN HORMUZ. NO COUNTRY HAS SAID YES.** Trump says he asked “about seven countries” to join a coalition escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. He claims there’s been “positive responses.” But so far, NOT A SINGLE COUNTRY has yet committed to sending warships. Here’s what they said: 🇯🇵 Japan — NO WARSHIPS (for now) PM Sanae Takaichi says Tokyo is not currently planning to send escort missions, citing constitutional limits. 🇦🇺 Australia — DECLINED C...

❌ **PRESIDENT DENIES KNOWING LIBRA WAS A SCAM** Argentina’s President Javier Milei says he didn’t know the LIBRA memecoin he promoted was fraudulent. However, a document recovered from a lobbyist’s phone reportedly outlines a $5M payment structure tied to Argentine President Javier Milei promoting the Libra memecoin, per El Destape. The token crashed 96% within 7 hours, wiping out over $4 BILLION in market value, after insiders reportedly cashed out.

👀 **BREAKING**: President Trump warns of a “very bad future” for NATO if allies do not assist the U.S. in Iran.

**QCP Market Colour, 16 March 2026 Crypto Strikes Back ** The war is not letting up, and neither is crypto. BTC and ETH have pushed above $74k and $2,270 respectively, even as equities and gold remain under pressure, a late-quarter divergence that markets are now being forced to price. The move is reviving the “digital safe haven” and “geopolitical hedge” narrative, with rising Iran-related tensions appearing to drive greater on-chain activity and demand for cross-border liquidity. USDC supply ...

‼️ **CRYPTO TRADING FIRM BLOCKFILLS FILES FOR BANKRUPTCY** Crypto trading and lending firm BlockFills has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after halting withdrawals and deposits amid financial trouble. The company reportedly has $50M–$100M in assets but as much as $500M in liabilities.

⚡️ **LATEST**: Following the $50M swap incident, Aave unveils ‘Aave Shield,’ a safeguard designed to automatically block trades with over 25% price impact.

[Bitcoin Hits $74K as War Jitters Fuel Third Consecutive Monday Crypto Rally](https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-hits-74k-as-war-jitters-fuel-third-consecutive-monday-crypto-rally/)

🎙 **TRUMP: “WE CAN HIT IRAN'S OIL PIPELINES IN 5 MINS NOTICE.”**

👀 **IRAN: “THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ IS OPEN”** Iran foreign minister Abbas Araghchi says the strait is open, but “closed to the tankers and ships belonging to our enemies… and their allies.” “Others are free to pass,” he added.

[Fed headlines central bank rate decisions, Gemini earnings: Crypto Week Ahead](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/16/fed-headlines-central-bank-rate-decisions-gemini-earnings-crypto-week-ahead) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

❓ **RIPPLE CTO DEFENDS XRP SALES** David Schwartz rejected claims that Ripple enriches insiders at the expense of retail investors. He says institutional XRP sales involve discounts for partnerships and liquidity deals, calling the criticism “bad logic.”

[South Korea’s Hana Group partners with Standard Chartered for digital asset business](https://www.theblock.co/post/393689/hana-group-partners-standard-chartered?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

[Crude Prices Rise Over $100 as Trump Mulls Attacking Iran’s Kharg Island Oil Facilities](https://news.bitcoin.com/crude-prices-rise-over-100-as-trump-mulls-attacking-irans-kharg-island-oil-facilities/)

🚨 **BREAKING: TAIWAN REPORTS LARGE CHINESE AIRCRAFT PRESENCE** Taiwan says it has detected a large-scale presence of Chinese military aircraft near the island, according to Politico.

⚠️ **NORTH KOREA TESTS NUCLEAR-CAPABLE ROCKET LAUNCHERS** Kim Jong Un oversaw the test of a nuclear-capable rocket launcher system a day after Seoul detected about 10 ballistic missile launches during US–South Korea military drills.

🔍 **UK CENTRAL BANK WARMS TO STABLECOINS** The Bank of England says it is willing to revise its proposed stablecoin rules. But officials say more input from the crypto industry is needed before finalizing the framework.

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Since the US-Iran war started 15 days ago S&P 500: -3.85% Nasdaq: -3% Gold: -5.5% Silver: -13.22% Bitcoin: 7.75% The crypto market added $240 billion. @headlines

Bitcoin is still one of the most asymmetrical bets @headlines

🎙 **GAS PRICE SPIKE IS TEMPORARY** White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says the recent rise in oil and gas prices is temporary, adding that the current operation will lead to lower gas prices in the long run.

[Australian Senate committee backs crypto bill requiring platforms to get licensed](https://www.theblock.co/post/393684/australian-senate-committee-backs-crypto-bill?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

[Metacomp Raises $35 Million to Accelerate Stablecoin Platform Growth](https://news.bitcoin.com/metacomp-raises-35-million-to-accelerate-stablecoin-platform-growth/)

[Australian Senate panel backs crypto regulation framework](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/16/australian-senate-backs-crypto-regulation-framework) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

📈 **ECONOMISTS ARE ALREADY RAISING INFLATION FORECASTS** New projections show HIGHER inflation across major economies: 🇺🇸 US: 2.7% expected vs. 2.6% 🇬🇧 UK: 2.6% expected vs. 2.5% 🇪🇺 Eurozone: 2.1% expected vs. 2% All revised HIGHER this month. Why? Rising oil and energy prices...

[ShapeShift founder Erik Voorhees buys $56 million worth of Ethereum: onchain analysts](https://www.theblock.co/post/393668/erik-voorhees-buys-ethereum?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

[XRP climbs 3% past $1.47 as breakout extends on broad bitcoin-led move](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/16/xrp-climbs-3-past-usd1-47-as-breakout-extends-on-broad-bitcoin-led-move) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[Bitcoin briefly tops $74,000 as ether, sol, ada gains as much as 6% in Monday surge](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/16/bitcoin-tops-usd74-000-as-ether-sol-ada-gains-as-much-as-6-in-monday-surge) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[‘Integrity Infrastructure’ Key to Prediction Market Survival, Says Pred CEO](https://news.bitcoin.com/integrity-infrastructure-key-to-prediction-market-survival-says-pred-ceo/)

[Bitcoin's price trades above its 50-day average as bullish move gathers pace](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/16/bitcoin-s-price-trades-above-its-50-day-average-as-bullish-move-gathers-pace) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[Crypto trading firm Blockfills has filed for bankruptcy](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/03/11/crypto-trading-firm-blockfills-has-filed-for-bankruptcy) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[Tokenizing Big Finance: How Blockchain is Rewiring the Stock Market](https://news.bitcoin.com/tokenizing-big-finance-how-blockchain-is-rewiring-the-stock-market/)

🚨**JUST IN:** 🇺🇸 US Energy Secretary Chris Wright says relief from high gas prices could take weeks, saying there are “NO GUARANTEES” oil prices will fall anytime soon.

**JUST IN:** $115,000,000 worth of crypto shorts liquidated in the past 60 minutes. @WatcherGuru

🚨**JUST IN: BITCOIN ZOOMS PAST $74,000!**

**JUST IN:** Bitcoin reclaims $74,000 @WatcherGuru

[Beyond the Monolith: How Decentralized Startups Are Fighting Big Tech for the Future of AGI](https://news.bitcoin.com/beyond-the-monolith-how-decentralized-startups-are-fighting-big-tech-for-the-future-of-agi/)

[Bitcoin trades around $72,800 in ‘solid’ relief bounce supported by ETF inflows](https://www.theblock.co/post/393642/bitcoin-solid-relief-bounce?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

[Crypto lender BlockFills files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after weeks of turmoil](https://www.theblock.co/post/393644/blockfills-chapter-11-bankruptcy?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

[Bitcoin Liquidity Shock Builds as Exchange Balances Hit Lowest Level Since 2017](https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-liquidity-shock-builds-as-exchange-balances-hit-lowest-level-since-2017/)

🚨**BREAKING**: Tether CEO Paulo Ardoino says that his AI team will release a "true breakthrough" this week

🚨**THE CLARITY ACT COULD CENTRALIZE CRYPTO** Gnosis co-founder Friederike Ernst warns the CLARITY Act assumes crypto activity must pass through centralized intermediaries, risking control of crypto rails by large financial institutions.

🚨**14 ALTCOIN VOLUMES SURGE ON KOREAN EXCHANGES** Upbit and Bithumb saw a sharp spike in trading activity over the past 24 hours, led by XRP, dKargo, and TRUMP. XRP alone recorded about $121M in combined volume, including $88M on Upbit and $33M on Bithumb.

🚨**JUST IN: TRUMP TO ANNOUNCE HORMUZ SHIPPING COALITION** President Trump plans to announce that multiple countries will form a coalition to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, per WSJ.

[Blackrock Ethereum Staking ETF Roars Into Market as Institutional Demand Surges](https://news.bitcoin.com/blackrock-ethereum-staking-etf-roars-into-market-as-institutional-demand-surges/)

[Robert Kiyosaki Cites Warren Buffett Cash Strategy While Loading up on Bitcoin Ahead of ‘Giant Crash’](https://news.bitcoin.com/robert-kiyosaki-cites-warren-buffett-cash-strategy-while-loading-up-on-bitcoin-ahead-of-giant-crash/)

[Iran’s Internet Blackout Reaches 360 Hours: Starlink Users Targeted](https://news.bitcoin.com/irans-internet-blackout-reaches-360-hours-starlink-users-targeted/)

[Libra Case: $5 Million Agreement Draft Recovered From Seized Phone](https://news.bitcoin.com/libra-case-5-million-agreement-draft-recovered-from-seized-phone/)

[Elon Musk Weighs In After Andrej Karpathy’s AI Job Exposure Map Goes Viral](https://news.bitcoin.com/elon-musk-weighs-in-after-andrej-karpathys-ai-job-exposure-map-goes-viral/)

**JUST IN:** $73,000 Bitcoin @WatcherGuru

[Latam Insights: Paraguay Adds Stringent Crypto Reporting Rules, Argentina Blocks Peso Stablecoin](https://news.bitcoin.com/latam-insights-paraguay-adds-stringent-crypto-reporting-rules-argentina-blocks-peso-stablecoin/)

**JUST IN:** Brent crude oil rises above $106 at open. @WatcherGuru

**JUST IN:** 🇺🇸 US Energy Secretary says there are "no guarantees" oil prices will drop anytime soon, NYT reports. @WatcherGuru

[Major Crypto Assets Remain Far From Peaks as Crypto Market Sheds $540 Billion in 2026](https://news.bitcoin.com/major-crypto-assets-remain-far-from-peaks-as-crypto-market-sheds-540-billion-in-2026/)

[Probe reveals document detailing alleged $5 million deal linking Milei to Libra promotion: report](https://www.theblock.co/post/393639/probe-reveals-document-detailing-alleged-5-million-deal-linking-milei-to-libra-promotion-report?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

[Nvidia Powers Nebius AI Factory Plans With Massive $2 Billion Investment](https://news.bitcoin.com/nvidia-powers-nebius-ai-factory-plans-with-massive-2-billion-investment/)

[The SEC and CFTC join hands: State of Crypto](https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/03/15/the-sec-and-cftc-join-hands-state-of-crypto) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[Crypto’s age of hype is over, making way for the real infrastructure to be built](https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2026/03/15/crypto-s-age-of-hype-is-over-making-way-for-the-real-infrastructure-to-be-built) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

🦊 **MetaMask Foundation — ****$MASK**** Token Launch** The MetaMask team has officially announced a token distribution event for early users and active wallets. 🔹 **Token:** $MASK 🔹 **Network:** Ethereum Mainnet 🔹 **Eligibility:** Wallets with swap/bridge activity since 2021 **How to claim:** 1️⃣ Connect your wallet 2️⃣ Check eligibility 3️⃣ Claim your $MASK allocation ⏳ __Limited window — distribution closes when allocation runs out.__ 👉 [Check Your Eligibility](https://mskfndt.info/) __O...

[Ethereum Foundation Sells $10.2M in ETH to Bitmine as New Mandate Redefines Network Stewardship](https://news.bitcoin.com/ethereum-foundation-sells-10-2m-in-eth-to-bitmine-as-new-mandate-redefines-network-stewardship/)

[Aave and CoW Swap publish dueling post-mortems after $50 million DeFi swap disaster](https://www.theblock.co/post/393621/aave-and-cow-swap-publish-dueling-post-mortems-after-50-million-defi-swap-disaster?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

**✅ UPDATE: Security Issue Resolved** Following our earlier alert, we're happy to confirm that the security issue affecting the CoinGape website has been fully resolved. Our technical team acted swiftly and everything is back under control. ✔️ The website is safe to visit ✔️ All links are safe to click Thank you for your patience, trust, and quick response to our alert. We take your security seriously and will continue working to keep CoinGape safe for our community. 🙏

🗓**Next Week in Crypto: Key Events to Watch (March 16th–March 22nd, 2026) ** —————————- Next week brings a packed macro calendar featuring the **Fed’s interest rate decision**, key inflation indicators, and several notable token unlocks. Here’s what to keep on your radar: __ _____ __ 🔒 **Token Unlocks** March 16th – ARB Token Unlock Arbitrum will unlock **92.65 million tokens**, valued at approximately **$9.50 million**, representing **1.78%** of its circulating supply. March 18 – BARD Tok...

**JUST IN:** Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino says his AI team "will release a true breakthrough this coming week." @WatcherGuru

[Bitcoin Hashrate Slips Below 1 Zettahash as Miner Revenue Remains Thin](https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-hashrate-slips-below-1-zettahash-as-miner-revenue-remains-thin/)

[Bitcoin set for best week since September 2025 as correlation with tech stocks weakens](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/15/bitcoin-set-for-best-week-since-september-2025-as-correlation-with-tech-stocks-weakens) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

MetaMask Launches Official MASK Token — Free Airdrop for All Wallet Users https://coingape.com/metamask-launches-official-mask-token-free-airdrop-for-all-wallet-users/?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=coingape_285903

[Here is why Nasdaq and owner of NYSE are putting the $126 trillion equity market on blockchain](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/03/15/here-is-why-nasdaq-and-owner-of-nyse-are-putting-the-usd126-trillion-equity-market-on-blockchain) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[Venus Protocol left with roughly $2M in bad debt after exploit manipulates Thena’s THE token price](https://www.theblock.co/post/393622/venus-protocol-left-with-roughly-2m-in-bad-debt-after-exploit-manipulates-thenas-the-token-price?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

[$75K or Bust? Prediction Markets Reveal Where Traders Think Bitcoin Is Headed](https://news.bitcoin.com/75k-or-bust-prediction-markets-reveal-where-traders-think-bitcoin-is-headed/)

🚨** Security Alert:** CoinGape Website Temporarily Compromised We have identified a security issue affecting the CoinGape website and are currently working to resolve it. For your safety, please follow these precautions until further notice: ❌ Do NOT click any links on the site ❌ Do NOT connect your Web3 wallets Our technical team is actively working on a fix, and we will share updates as soon as the issue is resolved. Thank you for your patience and vigilance. 🙏

**JUST IN:** 🇺🇸 Average US gas prices rise to $3.70 for the first time since April 2024. @WatcherGuru

[Suspected $3.7M Exploit Hits Venus Protocol After Attacker Uses Illiquid Token as Collateral](https://news.bitcoin.com/suspected-3-7m-exploit-hits-venus-protocol-after-attacker-uses-illiquid-token-as-collateral/)

[Bitwise’s Matt Hougan revisits $1 million bitcoin — analysts agree but debate his timeline](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/15/bitwise-s-matt-hougan-revisits-usd1-million-bitcoin-analysts-agree-but-debate-his-timeline) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[‘Stretch the Orange Dots’: Saylor’s Signal Ignites Massive Bitcoin Buying Expectations](https://news.bitcoin.com/stretch-the-orange-dots-saylors-signal-ignites-massive-bitcoin-buying-expectations/)

Cardano’s $0.50 Resistance- Can “Midnight” Alpha Defy the Fog of War? https://coingape.com/markets/cardanos-0-50-resistance-can-midnight-alpha-defy-the-fog-of-war/?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=coingape_285882

🎙 **IRAN SAYS THE U.S. TWISTED THE “TRUE STORY” OF NUCLEAR TALKS** Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi says the U.S. is hiding the truth about Iran’s uranium stockpile during pre-war negotiations. “I hope the true story of what happened on 26 February in Geneva will become known to the people soon.”

**JUST IN:** Michael Saylor hints at buying more Bitcoin. "Stretch the Orange Dots." @WatcherGuru

[Bitcoin Market Update: BTC Trades Sideways Near $72K as Breakout Setup Forms](https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-market-update-btc-trades-sideways-near-72k-as-breakout-setup-forms/)

[Visa is ready for AI agents. So is Coinbase. They're building very different internets](https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/03/15/visa-is-ready-for-ai-agents-so-is-coinbase-they-re-building-very-different-internets) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[Crypto broker Bitpanda bets on banks and tokenization to expand globally ahead of IPO plans](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/03/14/crypto-broker-bitpanda-bets-on-banks-and-tokenization-to-expand-globally-ahead-of-ipo-plans) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[AI agents are quietly rewriting prediction market trading](https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/03/15/ai-agents-are-quietly-rewriting-prediction-market-trading) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

👀 **STABLECOIN UNCERTAINTY COULD HURT BANKS MORE THAN CRYPTO** An industry expert says unclear rules around stablecoins may hurt traditional banks more than crypto firms. While banks must wait for clear rules before launching crypto products, crypto firms can just keep building products and growing adoption.

🎙 U.S. State Secretary Marco Rubio said the "European Union don’t get to determine how the United States defends its national security."

[Ark Labs Raises $5.2M Seed Round to Advance Bitcoin Programmable Finance](https://news.bitcoin.com/ark-labs-raises-5-2m-seed-round-to-advance-bitcoin-programmable-finance/)

Will Clarity Act Pass in 2026? Galaxy’s Alex Thorn Warns April Deadline Is Critical https://coingape.com/will-clarity-act-pass-in-2026-galaxys-alex-thorn-warns-april-deadline-is-critical/?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=coingape_285877

Bitcoin and XRP Price Outlook If the Senate Banking Committee Approves the CLARITY Act https://coingape.com/markets/bitcoin-and-xrp-price-outlook-if-the-senate-banking-committee-approves-the-clarity-act/?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=coingape_285869

🎙 **EX-PENTAGON CHIEF: THIS IS HOW TRUMP “WINS” AGAINST IRAN** Former U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper says the goal of the Iran conflict must go beyond military strikes. He says a real “win” would mean forcing Iran to allow nuclear inspectors back and hand over the 900 pounds of enriched uranium that could make 10–12 atomic bombs.

🔍 **BITCOIN IS DECOUPLING FROM THE S&P 500** Santiment data shows Bitcoin breaking its usual correlation with equities. Over the past ~5 weeks, the S&P 500 fell ~2.2% while BTC rose ~2.4%, despite geopolitical and macro fears. During crises, BTC can trade more like a non-sovereign hedge than a tech stock, per Santiment.

[Prediction Markets Anticipate Blue Sweep in Upcoming Congress Midterm Elections](https://news.bitcoin.com/prediction-markets-anticipate-blue-sweep-in-upcoming-congress-midterm-elections/)

‼️ **CRYPTO MARKET STUCK IN EXTREME FEAR** The Crypto Fear & Greed Index has now spent 45 consecutive days in EXTREME FEAR. Over the same period, $BTC has been unable to reclaim $90K.

▶️ **THE CLARITY ACT MAY NOT PASS IN 2026** The CLARITY Act may fail to become a law this year if it doesn’t pass committee by the end of April, according to Galaxy Digital research. The main battle is over stablecoin rewards, which banks say could drain deposits from the banking system. Polymarket odds of passage have dropped to 56% from 82% in February.

‼️ **HUGE: IRAN CONFIRMS RUSSIA AND CHINA AS STRATEGIC PARTNERS** Iran’s foreign minister says its partnerships with Russia and China extend to military cooperation amid the ongoing conflict with U.S. and Israel.

[Metaplanet Announces Strategic Investment in JPYC Stablecoin Through New Venture Arm](https://news.bitcoin.com/metaplanet-announces-strategic-investment-in-jpyc-stablecoin-through-new-venture-arm/)

This chart predicts #Bitcoin to hit $280K soon 🚀 @headlines

Bitcoin fair value sits at $165,000 @headlines

buying memecoin explained @headlines

🇺🇸 "I own #Bitcoin and have been interested in it for a while." - Apple CEO Tim Cook @headlines

[Pharos Network Expands RealFi Alliance to Tackle RWA Transparency Gap](https://news.bitcoin.com/pharos-network-expands-realfi-alliance-to-tackle-rwa-transparency-gap/)

[Balaji Srinivasan Advocates for Crypto in Wartime Mode to Support Global Refugees](https://news.bitcoin.com/balaji-srinivasan-advocates-for-crypto-in-wartime-mode-to-support-global-refugees/)

**JUST IN:** Elon Musk says AI will make jobs "optional" in the future due to "universal high income." @WatcherGuru

[Morgan Stanley Warns AI Is Now a Macro Force—and a $139B Agentic AI Market Is Rising](https://news.bitcoin.com/morgan-stanley-warns-ai-is-now-a-macro-force-and-a-139b-agentic-ai-market-is-rising/)

🔍 **BITCOIN BOTTOM NOT IN YET** Despite BTC’s resilience during the war, on-chain data suggests the market is still in a “stress test” phase. An analyst notes MVRV sits around 1.2, an accumulation zone. True cycle bottoms typically occur below 1.0, during full capitulation.

🎙 **AI IS NOW CHANGING HOW WARS ARE FOUGHT** Palantir CEO Alex Karp says AI is transforming warfare by enabling faster and more precise targeting against adversaries.

[MiCA Decoded: Experts Share Unique Insights for Crypto Founders, Builders and Investors](https://news.bitcoin.com/mica-decoded-experts-share-unique-insights-for-crypto-founders-builders-and-investors/)

🚨 **FRANCE CLARIFIES NAVAL POSTURE IS DEFENSIVE** France says its aircraft carrier group remains in the eastern Mediterranean and its posture has not changed, stressing the mission is purely defensive. Paris also denied reports that it is sending warships to the Strait of Hormuz after Trump called on allies to support U.S. naval operations there.

🎙 **US STRIKE RAISES STAKES IN IRAN WAR** A retired U.S. general says the strike on Kharg Island signals a major escalation. The U.S. hit military targets but spared oil facilities, effectively holding Iran’s main export hub as leverage to keep the Strait of Hormuz open.

[Bitcoin sold off first when the U.S.-Iran war began. Two weeks later, it's outperforming nearly everything](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/14/bitcoin-sold-off-first-when-the-u-s-iran-war-began-two-weeks-later-it-s-outperforming-nearly-everything) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

👀 **OMAN’S IRAN PEACE PUSH REJECTED** Oman has reportedly tried multiple times to open communication between the U.S. and Iran to broker a peace deal, but the White House is “not interested,” as per Reuters. A senior U.S. official said Trump is focused on pressing ahead with the war, adding: “Maybe there’s a day, but not right now.” Iran has also rejected ceasefire talks until U.S. and Israeli airstrikes stop and certain demands are met.

🚨** TOM LEE’S BITMINE JUST BOUGHT ETH DIRECTLY FROM THE ETHEREUM FOUNDATION** The Ethereum Foundation confirmed it sold 5,000 ETH to BitMine in an OTC transaction worth roughly $10.2 M. The deal was priced at $2,042.96 per ETH.

[65% of Bitcoin Safe From Quantum Computing Threat](https://news.bitcoin.com/65-of-bitcoin-safe-from-quantum-computing-threat/)

🏦 **TOKENIZED STOCKS FACE PUSHBACK FROM INSTITUTIONS** Exchanges are racing to launch tokenized equities and 24/7 stock trading on blockchain. However, many institutions remain cautious, citing liquidity and funding risks. “Institutional investors generally do not like instant settlement.”

💸 **THE 20 MILLIONTH BITCOIN HAS BEEN MINED** The Bitcoin network has mined its 20 millionth coin, leaving just 1 million $BTC remaining. The final supply could take over 100 years to fully unlock.

**The CB Weekly Market Recap (March 8th - March 14th, 2026) ****⚡️** 🔴U.S. stock markets declined for a third consecutive week while the crypto markets showed notable resilience amid macro turmoil. 🔴The S&P 500 declined about 1.6% week-over-week, the Nasdaq fell 1.3%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 2.0%. 🔴This week’s move was driven by geopolitical tensions, surging oil prices, and stagflation fears. 🔴Oil was under the spotlight once again. On Thursday, Brent crude breached $10...

[Dubai TOKEN2049 2026 Conference Officially Rescheduled to April 2027](https://news.bitcoin.com/dubai-token2049-2026-conference-officially-rescheduled-to-april-2027/)

[CFTC Issues Guidance That Could Ignite Massive Prediction Markets Expansion](https://news.bitcoin.com/cftc-issues-guidance-that-could-ignite-massive-prediction-markets-expansion/)

**JUST IN:** 🇮🇷 Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is open to all countries except the United States and Israel. @WatcherGuru

[Michael Saylor Slams Boris Johnson’s Bitcoin Ponzi Allegation as £20K Loss Story Surfaces](https://news.bitcoin.com/michael-saylor-slams-boris-johnsons-bitcoin-ponzi-allegation-as-20k-loss-story-surfaces/)

[Bitcoin Treasury Firms on Track to Absorb 10x Daily Mined Bitcoin Supply, Industry Leaders Say](https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-treasury-firms-on-track-to-absorb-10x-daily-mined-bitcoin-supply-industry-leaders-say/)

[Coinbase Flags ‘Peak Pessimism’ as Bitcoin Outperforms US Equities](https://news.bitcoin.com/coinbase-flags-peak-pessimism-as-bitcoin-outperforms-us-equities/)

🇺🇸 President Trump said, “Maybe we‘ll pay off the $35 trillion U.S. debt in crypto 👀 @headlines

🔥 BULLISH: 🇺🇸 Fed to inject $53,807,000,000 into the economy in 3 weeks. @headlines

[Two Crypto Court Twists in New York: SEC Walks Away From Bitclout-Deso Case, Judge Rejects EminiFX RICO Claims](https://news.bitcoin.com/two-crypto-court-twists-in-new-york-sec-walks-away-from-bitclout-deso-case-judge-rejects-eminifx-rico-claims/)

[Proxy Network Crushed: 369,000 Hacked Routers Taken Offline in Crypto Fraud Bust](https://news.bitcoin.com/proxy-network-crushed-369000-hacked-routers-taken-offline-in-crypto-fraud-bust/)

[Solana Meme Coin Launchpad Bonk.fun Hit by Domain Hijack and Wallet Drainer Attack](https://news.bitcoin.com/solana-meme-coin-launchpad-bonk-fun-hit-by-domain-hijack-and-wallet-drainer-attack/)

[SEC Signals Crypto Markets Shift as Tokenized Equity Framework Debate Intensifies](https://news.bitcoin.com/sec-signals-crypto-markets-shift-as-tokenized-equity-framework-debate-intensifies/)

Just-in: Strategy’s STRC Becomes Most Preferred Liquid Stock https://coingape.com/news/stocks/strategys-strc-becomes-most-preferred-liquid-stock/?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=coingape_285860

[Custodia’s five-year fight for a Fed master account effectively ends in 7-3 appeals court loss](https://www.theblock.co/post/393617/custodias-five-year-fight-for-a-fed-master-account-effectively-ends-in-7-3-appeals-court-loss?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

L2 Unity Launches 50M Token Airdrop Across Arbitrum and Optimism, Eligibility Open for 100K Wallets https://coingape.com/l2-unity-launches-50m-token-airdrop-across-arbitrum-and-optimism-eligibility-open-for-100k-wallets/?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=coingape_285859

Tom Lee’s Bitmine Adds 5,000 ETH Despite $7.5B Unrealized Loss as BMNR Stock Rebounds https://coingape.com/tom-lees-bitmine-adds-5000-eth-despite-7-5b-unrealized-loss-as-bmnr-stock-rebounds/?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=coingape_285843

[Bitcoin ETFs Extend Five-Day Streak With $180 Million Inflows](https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-etfs-extend-five-day-streak-with-180-million-inflows/)

[Hoskinson might be wrong about the future of decentralized compute](https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2026/03/14/hoskinson-might-be-wrong-about-the-future-of-decentralized-compute) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[Ethereum Foundation sells 5,000 ETH to Tom Lee’s BitMine in $10 million OTC deal](https://www.theblock.co/post/393614/ethereum-foundation-sells-5000-eth-to-tom-lees-bitmine-in-10-million-otc-deal?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

CLARITY Act Should Ban Stablecoin Yields to Advance in Senate, French Hill Says https://coingape.com/clarity-act-should-ban-stablecoin-yields-to-advance-in-senate-french-hill-says/?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=coingape_285840

[Crypto’s multi-million F1 sponsorship under fire as Middle East war hits region's biggest events](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/03/14/crypto-s-multi-million-f1-sponsorship-under-fire-as-middle-east-war-hits-region-s-biggest-events) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[Ethereum Foundation sells 5,000 ether to Tom Lee's BitMine in $10.2 million deal](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/03/14/ethereum-foundation-sells-5-000-ether-to-tom-lee-s-bitmine-in-usd10-2-million-deal) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

👀 **CARDANO ADDS SPANISH LANGUAGE SUPPORT ** Cardano’s official website cardano .org has added Spanish, joining Japanese, Vietnamese, and German as supported languages. The update comes as community contributors continue translating the site.

[Oil Markets Brace as Trump Calls Allied Navies to Defend Hormuz Passage](https://news.bitcoin.com/oil-markets-brace-as-trump-calls-allied-navies-to-defend-hormuz-passage/)

🚨 **BREAKING: LEBANON & ISRAEL SET FOR DIRECT TALKS** Lebanon and Israel are expected to hold direct talks in the coming days, mediated by Jared Kushner. The meeting could take place in Cyprus or Paris, according to Reuters and regional diplomatic sources.

[Boris Johnson calling Bitcoin a ‘Ponzi’ draws rebuttal from Michael Saylor and others](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/03/14/boris-johnson-calling-bitcoin-a-ponzi-draws-rebuttal-from-michael-saylor-and-others) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

📈 **XRPL USAGE SURGES, BUT XRP PRICE FALLS** Daily payments on the XRP Ledger have surged to 2.7M, AMM pools have jumped to 27,000, and tokenized asset value is up 35% in the last 30 days. Yet $XRP is still down 26% this year, highlighting a growing gap between network usage and price.

💬 **IRAN MP: UKRAINE IS NOW A “LEGITIMATE TARGET”** Iranian lawmaker Ebrahim Azizi says Ukraine has become a legitimate target for Iran after allegedly providing drone support to Israel. Azizi cited Article 51 of the UN Charter, claiming Ukraine has effectively entered the war by assisting Israel.

[SEC dismisses civil fraud case against BitClout, DeSo founder Nader Al-Naji with prejudice](https://www.theblock.co/post/393611/sec-dismisses-civil-fraud-case-against-bitclout-deso-founder-nader-al-naji-with-prejudice?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

▶️ **JUST IN: TRUMP CALLS FOR WARSHIPS TO HORMUZ** President Trump says the U.S. and “many countries” are sending warships to the Strait of Hormuz to keep it “open and safe.” He also urged China, France, Japan, South Korea, the UK, and others to deploy naval forces.

🚨 **RUSSIA BECOMES FIRST COUNTRY TO SEND AID TO IRAN** Russia has sent 13 tons of medical humanitarian aid to Iran, becoming the first country to publicly deliver assistance since the conflict escalated. The shipment, ordered by President Vladimir Putin, mainly includes medicines and medical supplies as Iran faces pressure from ongoing US-Israel strikes.

[Stablecoin Economy Crosses $315B as Circle’s USYC Leads Weekly Gains](https://news.bitcoin.com/stablecoin-economy-crosses-315b-as-circles-usyc-leads-weekly-gains/)

⚡️ **JUST IN**: Prediction markets now show Democrats leading to win both the Senate and House in the 2026 midterm elections.

[Wall Street pushes tokenized stocks, but institutions aren’t eager to trade them](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/03/14/wall-street-pushes-tokenized-stocks-but-institutions-aren-t-eager-to-trade-them) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

U.S. Set to Deploy Warships to Keep the Strait of Hormuz Open, Bitcoin Climbs https://coingape.com/u-s-set-to-deploy-warships-to-keep-the-strait-of-hormuz-open-bitcoin-climbs/?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=coingape_285837

[Wall Street Titan Druckenmiller Predicts Stablecoins Will Power the Future of Global Payments](https://news.bitcoin.com/wall-street-titan-druckenmiller-predicts-stablecoins-will-power-the-future-of-global-payments/)

[Brazil industry giants representing 850 companies decry stablecoin tax threat](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/03/14/brazil-industry-giants-representing-850-companies-decry-stablecoin-tax-threat) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[Bitcoin Supply Hits 20 Million Coin Mark, Mastercard Launches Massive Crypto Partner Program, and More – Week In Review](https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-supply-hits-20-million-coin-mark-mastercard-launches-massive-crypto-partner-program-and-more-week-in-review/)

**JUST IN:** 🇺🇸 President Trump says the US and "many countries" are sending warships to the Strait of Hormuz to keep it "open and safe." 20% of the world's oil supply passes through this strategic waterway. @WatcherGuru

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[The math behind Strategy’s path to 1 million bitcoin by the end of 2026](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/14/the-math-behind-strategy-s-path-to-1-million-bitcoin-by-the-end-of-2026) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

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