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[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/)

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

[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

[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)

[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/)

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

**🔍 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/

[​​](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...

[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/

🚨**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.

🔼 **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.

💰 **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.

‼️ **$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.

👀 **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.

[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/)

**🔍 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/

**🚨 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/

[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/

[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/

[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)

[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

[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

[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

[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)

▶️ **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.

[‘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.

**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.

[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.

‼️ **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.

👀 **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.

**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 ...

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

[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/)

🔍 **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.

[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...

[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

[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)

[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/)

🚨**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.

[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/)

[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/)

[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

[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)

[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)

👀 **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.

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

▶️ **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.

👀 **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.

🏦 **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 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...

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

[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/)

[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/)

[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)

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/)

[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

[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

[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/)

📈 **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)

[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/)

[IRS crypto reporting rules set stage for confusing tax season: Here’s what you need to know](https://www.theblock.co/post/393574/irs-crypto-reporting-rules-set-stage-for-confusing-tax-season-heres-what-you-need-to-know?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

⚖️** Judge Orders $166B Payout**: Judge Richard Eaton has ordered the government to return $166 Billion in "illegal" IEEPA tariffs to over 330,000 importers. [**News**](https://coingape.com/)** ✦ **[**X (Twitter)**](https://x.com/coingapemedia)** ✦ **[**YouTube**](https://www.youtube.com/@CoingapeTV)

🇺🇸 **WHITE HOUSE: TRUMP KNEW HORMUZ CLOSURE WAS PART OF THE PLAN** White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says President Trump was fully briefed on the possibility that Iran could try to close the Strait of Hormuz during the Iran conflict. Officials say, "the Operation itself, to annihilate the terrorist Iranian regime’s navy, missiles, drone production infrastructure, and other threat capabilities is quite literally intended to deprive them of their ability to close the Strait." The st...

▶️ **JUST IN**: Iran is considering allowing oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, provided the cargo is traded in Chinese Yuan rather than US Dollars.

Pi Coin Price Drops 28% Despite Pi Network v20.2 Node Infrastructure Upgrade https://coingape.com/pi-coin-price-drops-28-despite-pi-network-v20-2-node-infrastructure-upgrade/?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=coingape_285809

📊 **SPOT BITCOIN ETF FLOWS SURGE** Spot BTC ETFs pulled in +$180.4M, marking 5 straight days of net inflows. Weekly flows now stand at +$767.3M, the third consecutive week of inflows. With $1.34B already added in March, $BTC ETFs are on track for the first positive month since October.

🎙 **BLACKROCK: BITCOIN ETF HAVE LONG-TERM HOLDERS** BlackRock says 90% of ETF investors are "long term buy and hold fundamental type investors" and steadily accumulating, with flows remaining positive despite the bear market.

🚨 **JUST IN: TRUMP EASES VENEZUELA SANCTIONS** President Trump is easing sanctions on Venezuelan oil and fertilizer to offset rising costs from the Iran war, per Axios.

[Paraguay Strenghtens Mandatory Reporting Requirements for VASPs and Individuals](https://news.bitcoin.com/paraguay-strenghtens-mandatory-reporting-requirements-for-vasps-and-individuals/)

[Swissborg Secures MiCA License From France’s AMF, Expanding Regulated Crypto Services Across EU](https://news.bitcoin.com/swissborg-secures-mica-license-from-frances-amf-expanding-regulated-crypto-services-across-eu/)

[Oil Crisis Drives Global Stock Selloff While Precious Metals and Crypto Hold Tight](https://news.bitcoin.com/oil-crisis-drives-global-stock-selloff-while-precious-metals-and-crypto-hold-tight/)

HSBC, Standard Chartered to get stablecoin licenses in Hong Kong [**News**](https://coingape.com/)** ✦ **[**X (Twitter)**](https://x.com/coingapemedia)** ✦ **[**YouTube**](https://www.youtube.com/@CoingapeTV)

[Adjusted Stablecoin Volume Shows USDC Outpacing USDT in 2026, Mizuho Raises Circle Price Target](https://news.bitcoin.com/adjusted-stablecoin-volume-shows-usdc-outpacing-usdt-in-2026-mizuho-raises-circle-price-target/)

[Court closes Custodia fight with Federal Reserve just as Fed opens master-account door](https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/03/13/court-closes-custodia-fight-with-federal-reserve-just-as-fed-opens-master-account-door) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

**JUST IN:** 🇺🇸 $2,000,000,000,000 wiped out from the US stock market in the past month. @WatcherGuru

Solana stablecoin volume hits record $650 billion in February as onchain payments draw demand. [**News**](https://coingape.com/)** ✦ **[**X (Twitter)**](https://x.com/coingapemedia)** ✦ **[**YouTube**](https://www.youtube.com/@CoingapeTV)

🔥**BITCOIN TRADING VOLUME UP 40% ** The crypto market is seeing a surge in trading activity over the past 24 hours. BTC volume is up 40%, ETH 42%, XRP 38%, and SUI 43%, while HYPE is moving in the opposite direction with volume down 28%.

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[The Daily: Crypto whale loses almost $50M in DeFi swap, BlackRock’s staked Ethereum ETF sees ‘very solid’ debut, and more](https://www.theblock.co/post/393565/the-daily-crypto-whale-loses-almost-50m-in-defi-swap-blackrocks-staked-ethereum-etf-sees-very-solid-debut-and-more?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

🚨**JUST IN: USDC FLIPS USDT IN TRADING VOLUME** Circle’s $USDC has overtaken Tether’s $USDT in trading volume for the first time since 2019. USDC now holds 64% of adjusted stablecoin volume this year according to Mizuho Bank.

[Bitcoin quickly drops 3.5% as fresh Iran escalation short-circuits crypto rally](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/13/bitcoin-quickly-drops-3-5-as-fresh-iran-escalation-short-circuits-crypto-rally) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[Circle's USDC volumes top Tether's USDT for first time since 2019, prompting sell-side price target hike](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/13/circle-s-usdc-volumes-top-tether-s-usdt-for-first-time-since-2019-prompting-sell-side-price-target-hike) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[Bitcoin rises to one-month high of $73,800, continuing to outperform since start of Iran war](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/13/bitcoin-rises-to-usd73-300-continuing-to-outperform-since-iran-war-and-taking-aim-at-one-month-high) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[Blackrock Launches Ethereum Staking ETF With Dividend Yield](https://news.bitcoin.com/blackrock-launches-ethereum-staking-etf-with-dividend-yield/)

Breaking: U.S. PCE Inflation Cools to 2.8%, Lower Than Expected https://coingape.com/u-s-pce-inflation-cools-to-2-8-lower-than-expected/?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=coingape_285755

🚨**PCE DATA IS OUT! ** PCE (MoM): ACTUAL: 0.3% vs. EXPECTED: 0.3% PCE (YoY): ACTUAL: 2.8% vs. EXPECTED: 2.9% PCE Core (YoY): ACTUAL: 3.1% vs. EXPECTED: 3.1%

‼️ **BLACKROCK’S STAKED ETH ETF POSTS SOLID DEBUT ** BlackRock’s iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHB) recorded $15.5M+ in trading volume on day one. The ETF also launched with over $100M in assets, marking a “very solid” first day for a new ETF.

📊 **MARKETS PRICE IN 99% CHANCE FED HOLDS RATES** With 6 days until the FOMC meeting, traders see a 99.3% probability the Fed keeps rates unchanged, based on FedWatch. February CPI came in at 2.4%, exactly in line with expectations, reinforcing the pause narrative.

[Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Stay Green as XRP Funds See Outflows](https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-ether-etfs-stay-green-as-xrp-funds-see-outflows/)

📈 **BITCOIN HITS 1-WEEK HIGH** BTC climbs to $71,500, up 2.6%, its highest level since March 6 as Middle East tensions weigh on equities. Some analysts say Bitcoin’s resilience may reflect strong crypto demand, including inflows tied to Strategy’s 11.5% Bitcoin-linked yield product.

**🔥 BlackRock’s ETHB had a massive first day! **The Staked Ethereum ETF saw $15.5M+ in volume and launched with over $100M in assets. A strong debut by any standard. [**News**](https://coingape.com/)** ✦ **[**X (Twitter)**](https://x.com/coingapemedia)** ✦ **[**YouTube**](https://www.youtube.com/@CoingapeTV)

▶️ **IRAN SETS TERMS TO END THE WAR** In a post on X, President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran remains “committed to peace” after speaking with leaders in Russia and Pakistan. He says the conflict can end if: • Iran’s “legitimate rights” are recognized • Reparations are paid • The US and Israel guarantee no future attacks This marks a rare shift from Tehran after nearly two weeks of war.

🚨 **HSBC & STANDARD CHARTERED NEAR HONG KONG STABLECOIN LICENSE** HSBC and a venture led by Standard Chartered could be among the first to receive Hong Kong stablecoin licences, possibly by March 24. The HKMA is reviewing 36 applications with few licenses set for initial release.

‼️ **BREAKING: U.S. SENATE PASSES LANDMARK HOUSING BILL WITH CBDC BAN UNTIL 2030** In a rare bipartisan moment, the United States Senate passed the housing legislation 89–10, including a provision barring the issuance of a U.S. central bank digital currency (CBDC) until 2030.

Breaking: Ripple Releases Critical XRP Ledger (XRPL) Update to Fix Security Vulnerabilities https://coingape.com/ripple-releases-critical-xrp-ledger-xrpl-update-to-fix-security-vulnerabilities/?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=coingape_285721

BREAKING : 🇺🇸 Blackrock ETF buys $115,510,000 in BItcoin. Big money has started rotating.🔥 @headlines

[HSBC, Standard Chartered to be first recipients of Hong Kong stablecoin licenses: reports](https://www.theblock.co/post/393502/hsbc-standard-chartered-hong-kong-stablecoin?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

[BlackRock’s staked Ethereum ETF records over $15.5 million volume on first day](https://www.theblock.co/post/393497/blackrock-staked-ethereum-etf-first-day?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

**🏛️ Senate Oversight:** Elizabeth Warren & 2 other Dem senators say they will "oversee" the DOJ's new probe into Binance. [**News**](https://coingape.com/)** ✦ **[**X (Twitter)**](https://x.com/coingapemedia)** ✦ **[**YouTube**](https://www.youtube.com/@CoingapeTV)

[BlackRock’s new ether ETF for yield hungry investors debuts with $15 million in trading volume](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/13/blackrock-s-staked-ether-etf-draws-usd15-million-in-first-day-trading) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

🇺🇸 ETFS: BTC, ETH and SOL spot ETFs all saw net inflows on March 12. BTC: $53.8M ETH: $72.4M SOL: $3.9M [**News**](https://coingape.com/)** ✦ **[**X (Twitter)**](https://x.com/coingapemedia)** ✦ **[**YouTube**](https://www.youtube.com/@CoingapeTV)

CLARITY Act Not Expected to Pass Before April, Says Senate Leader John Thune https://coingape.com/clarity-act-not-expected-to-pass-before-april-says-senate-leader-john-thune/?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=coingape_285703

🚨**JUST IN: BITCOIN ETFs EXTEND INFLOW STREAK TO FOUR STRAIGHT DAYS** Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $53.9M in net inflows on March 12th marking the fourth consecutive day of positive flows, led by Blackrock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) with $46M of the share

⚡️**NEW: ILLEGAL AMAZON GOLD IS BEING TRADED FOR USDT IN VENEZUELA** Global Initiative Against Transnational Org. Crime says Venezuela has become a hub for illicit Amazonian gold, which is reportedly being settled locally using Tether’s USDT, enabling 2.2B rev. generated in 2025.

🚨**THE SEC EYES NARROWER INNOVATION EXEMPTION FOR TOKENIZED SECURITIES** Hester Peirce says the SEC is crafting a narrower innovation exemption for tokenized securities, with the Investor Advisory Committee (IAC) urging a rule-by-rule approach instead of broad blanket relief.

[Pi rallies more than 30% after Kraken announces listing](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/13/pi-rallies-more-than-30-after-kraken-announces-listing) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

🇺🇸 **STRATEGY ADDS 4,038 BTC, FUNDING BUY VIA STRC ** Michael Saylor’s Strategy is est. to have accumulated 4,038 Bitcoin today, with purchases funded via $STRC (Stretch perpetual preferred shares), which yield ~11.5% and raise capital for additional BTC buys through ATM sales

[Senate leader says Clarity Act unlikely to advance before April: report](https://www.theblock.co/post/393492/clarity-act-unlikely-before-april?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

[SEC working on ‘narrower’ exemption for tokenized securities: Hester Peirce](https://www.theblock.co/post/393487/sec-narrower-exemption-tokenized-securities?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

[SEC and CFTC Strike Historic Pact to Align US Financial and Crypto Market Rules](https://news.bitcoin.com/sec-and-cftc-strike-historic-pact-to-align-us-financial-and-crypto-market-rules/)

🚨**BREAKING: $1TRILLION GETS WIPED FROM THE US STOCK MARKET AS OIL PRICES PUSH PAST $100**

🚨 **HOW TO LOSE 50 MILLION DOLLARS IN ONE CLICK.** The founder of Aave just confirmed one of the most brutal transactions in DeFi history. Here is the exact breakdown: • A user attempted to market buy 50 million in AAVE using USDT. • The interface warned them of extreme price impact. • The user manually confirmed the warning on their phone and executed. • The $50,000,000 swap returned only 324 AAVE (~$36,000). The protocol is returning 600K in fees but the underlying capital is gone.

[Ghana Formalizes Crypto Sector With Structured Licensing Pathway](https://news.bitcoin.com/ghana-formalizes-crypto-sector-with-structured-licensing-pathway/)

[Stricter MiCA rules could thin crypto industry across the EU, says Swiss wealth manager](https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/03/12/stricter-mica-rules-could-thin-crypto-industry-across-the-european-union-swissborg-says) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[Fed’s Bowman Signals Basel III Proposal With 90-Day Comment Period as Bitcoin Faces 1,250% Risk Weight](https://news.bitcoin.com/feds-bowman-signals-basel-iii-proposal-with-90-day-comment-period-as-bitcoin-faces-1250-risk-weight/)

[SEC's advisory group backs tokenized securities push, outlines how to keep it safe](https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/03/12/sec-s-advisory-group-backs-push-for-tokenized-securities-outlines-how-to-keep-it-safe) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[Crypto whale loses nearly $50 million swapping USDT for AAVE](https://www.theblock.co/post/393466/crypto-whale-loses-nearly-50-million-swapping-usdt-for-aave?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

[Schiff Introduces ‘DEATH BETS’ Act to Ban Wagering on War and Assassinations](https://news.bitcoin.com/schiff-introduces-death-bets-act-to-ban-wagering-on-war-and-assassinations/)

**JUST IN:** 🇺🇸 Nearly $1 trillion wiped out from the US stock market today. @WatcherGuru

Breaking: Trump Calls For Emergency Fed Rate Cut Before Next Week’s FOMC Meeting https://coingape.com/trump-calls-for-emergency-fed-rate-cut-before-next-weeks-fomc-meeting/?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=coingape_285695

[FDIC Chairman Proposes Excluding Payment Stablecoins From Pass-Through Insurance](https://news.bitcoin.com/fdic-chairman-proposes-excluding-payment-stablecoins-from-pass-through-insurance/)

[​​](http://telegraph.controller.bot/files/8336652911/AgACAgQAAxkBAAIhqmmy8S15NGi97WF9GdIeDwizL805AAJlDGsbgGaZURxNPk1god5OAQADAgADeQADOgQ)**Polymarket Eyes $20B Valuation** **as Traffic Grows** [Polymarket](https://cryptorank.io/ico/polymarket#funding-rounds), as previously reported, is exploring a new funding round that could value the company at around $20B. The platform has also seen rapid growth in web traffic, reaching 38.4M monthly visits and ranking #2 among major trading and betting pl...

[CFTC to set ‘rules of the road’ for prediction markets, Chair Selig says](https://www.theblock.co/post/393438/cftc-set-rules-road-prediction-markets-chair-selig-says?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

[Treasury Yields Hold Above 4% as Oil Tensions, Fed Politics Rattle Bond Market](https://news.bitcoin.com/treasury-yields-hold-above-4-as-oil-tensions-fed-politics-rattle-bond-market/)

[The Daily: SEC and CFTC sign crypto coordination pact, Ripple launches $750 million share buyback program, and more](https://www.theblock.co/post/393440/the-daily-sec-and-cftc-sign-crypto-coordination-pact-ripple-launches-750-million-share-buyback-program-and-more?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

⚡️**ALERT**: 570,000,000 $USDC just minted at USDC treasury in the past 3 hours.

[​​](http://telegraph.controller.bot/files/8336652911/AgACAgQAAxkBAAIhlWmy7fTFO-TbIZUt6zWFYLYapWKJAAJkDGsbgGaZUdgrwu7ttUl8AQADAgADeQADOgQ)**Most Active Perps With Potential Airdrop ** Protocols currently running airdrop or points campaigns are rapidly attracting liquidity in decentralized derivatives markets. Monthly Trading Volume: [EdgeX](https://cryptorank.io/drophunting/edgex-activity1060) — $70.8B [GRVT](https://cryptorank.io/drophunting/grvt-activity321) — $36.5B [Variational](https://cr...

[Crypto ETFs Extend Inflow Streaks as Bitcoin Adds $115 Million and Ether Adds $57 Million](https://news.bitcoin.com/crypto-etfs-extend-inflow-streaks-as-bitcoin-adds-115-million-and-ether-adds-57-million/)

[U.S. Senate votes to ban CBDCs in housing bill that may face trouble in the House](https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/03/12/u-s-senate-votes-to-ban-cbdcs-in-housing-bill-that-may-face-trouble-in-the-house) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[Federal judge dismisses Binance terrorism financing lawsuit in Alabama but allows amended complaint](https://www.theblock.co/post/393424/judge-dismisses-binance-terrorism-financing-lawsuit-alabama-allows-amended-complaint?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

[Bitcoin holds $70,000 level as surging oil prices and credit issues have stocks tumbling](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/12/bitcoin-holds-usd70-000-level-as-surging-oil-prices-and-credit-issues-have-stocks-tumbling) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[Blockchain Developer Commits Fall 75% Since 2025, Artemis and Electric Capital Data Shows](https://news.bitcoin.com/blockchain-developer-commits-fall-75-since-2025-artemis-and-electric-capital-data-shows/)

[Prediction markets get tailored U.S. guidance from former foe CFTC](https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/03/12/prediction-markets-get-tailored-u-s-guidance-from-former-foe-cftc) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

Goldman Sachs Revises Fed Rate Cut Forecast to September as Iran War Threatens Inflation https://coingape.com/goldman-sachs-revises-fed-rate-cut-forecast-to-september-as-iran-war-threatens-inflation/?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=coingape_285663

[TON cancels Dubai event over safety concerns in UAE amid Middle East conflict](https://www.theblock.co/post/393403/ton-cancels-dubai-event-over-safety-concerns-in-uae-amid-middle-east-conflict?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

[Lawsuit claims JPMorgan Chase accounts served as ‘exclusive vehicle’ in $328 million crypto ponzi](https://www.theblock.co/post/393406/lawsuit-claims-jpmorgan-chase-accounts-served-as-exclusive-vehicle-in-328-million-crypto-ponzi?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

[Eightco shares jump 25% after $125 million raise backed by Bitmine, ARK and Payward](https://www.theblock.co/post/393399/eightco-shares-jump-25-after-125-million-raise-bitmine-ark-payward?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

BREAKING: Iran Declares Strait of Hormuz Will Remain Closed, Oil Prices Spike https://coingape.com/iran-declares-strait-of-hormuz-will-remain-closed-oil-prices-spike/?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=coingape_285669

BlackRock Launches First Staked Ethereum ETF as Institutions Seek Crypto Yields https://coingape.com/blackrock-launches-first-staked-ethereum-etf-as-institutions-seek-crypto-yields/?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=coingape_285664

▶️ 🇺🇸**US Initial Jobless Claims data is out!** Actual: 213,000 Expected: 215,000 Previous: 214,000

[HMRC explores crypto forensic tools for tax probes as former OECD advisor flags UK’s growing compliance push](https://www.theblock.co/post/393394/hmrc-crypto-forensic-tools-tax-probes?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

BlackRock officially launched the iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF ($ETHB) on the Nasdaq today, March 12, 2026. This marks a major pivot in the U.S. crypto ETF market, turning Ethereum from a simple price-tracking asset into a yield-bearing investment. [**News**](https://coingape.com/)** ✦ **[**X (Twitter)**](https://x.com/coingapemedia)** ✦ **[**YouTube**](https://www.youtube.com/@CoingapeTV)

[Tether backs Ark Labs $5.2 million seed raise to expand stablecoin and programmable finance infrastructure on Bitcoin](https://www.theblock.co/post/393198/tether-backs-ark-labs-5-2-million-seed-raise-to-expand-stablecoin-and-programmable-finance-infrastructure-on-bitcoin?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

⚡️ **JUST IN: BLACKROCK LAUNCHES STAKED ETH ETF** BlackRock’s iShares Staked Ethereum Trust (ETHB) begins trading on Nasdaq Thursday. The ETF will hold spot ETH and stake part of its holdings to generate yield while charging a 0.25% fee (0.12% on the first $2.5B).

[Grayscale debuts Avalanche staking ETF on Nasdaq under ticker GAVA](https://www.theblock.co/post/393378/grayscale-debuts-avalanche-staking-etf-on-nasdaq-under-ticker-gava?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

❓ **S. KOREA TO CAP FUEL PRICES AMID OIL SPIKE** South Korea will implement a temporary cap on domestic fuel prices starting March 13th, Friday as emergency measures to shield consumers from surging oil costs driven by the escalating Middle East conflict.

[BlackRock debuts staked ether ETF as demand grows for yield in crypto funds](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/12/blackrock-debuts-staked-ether-etf-as-demand-grows-for-yield-in-crypto-funds) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[Bank of England signals openness to revising sterling stablecoin caps amid industry pushback](https://www.theblock.co/post/393373/bank-of-england-signals-openness-to-revising-sterling-stablecoin-caps-amid-industry-pushback?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

[Strategy’s STRC buys an estimated 7,000 bitcoin this week, but Two Prime CEO warns ‘no free lunch’](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/12/strategy-s-strc-buys-an-estimated-7-000-bitcoin-this-week-but-two-prime-ceo-warns-no-free-lunch) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[Revolut Launches Full UK Banking Services After Securing Regulatory Approval](https://news.bitcoin.com/revolut-launches-full-uk-banking-services-after-securing-regulatory-approval/)

[Wallet provider Exodus reports $11 million in 2025 net loss despite record revenue](https://www.theblock.co/post/393356/exodus-2025-net-loss?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

[Redotpay Secures Major Regulatory Licenses Across Argentina, Canada, and US](https://news.bitcoin.com/redotpay-secures-major-regulatory-licenses-across-argentina-canada-and-us/)

Is US Losing the War As Odds for US-Iran Conflict Lasting Until May Spike to 70% https://coingape.com/is-us-losing-the-war-as-odds-for-us-iran-conflict-lasting-until-may-spike-to-70/?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=coingape_285618

🇰🇼 **BREAKING**: #Kuwait International Airport attacked by several drones. [**News**](https://coingape.com/)** ✦ **[**X (Twitter)**](https://x.com/coingapemedia)** ✦ **[**YouTube**](https://www.youtube.com/@CoingapeTV)

🚨 **TODAY**: CFTC and SEC sign a historic MOU to harmonize digital asset oversight and prevent regulatory competition.

👀 **JAPAN TO RELEASE 80M BARRELS OF OIL** Japan will release 80M barrels from its strategic reserves as conflict disrupts energy markets. PM Sanae Takaichi announced the unilateral move ahead of an expected IEA deal to release a record 400M barrels from emergency oil stockpiles.

[Sharplink Posts $28 Million Revenue as Ethereum Holdings Hit 868,699](https://news.bitcoin.com/sharplink-posts-28-million-revenue-as-ethereum-holdings-hit-868699/)

[Across's acx rockets 80%, massively beating bitcoin, on plans to dump its DAO structure](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/12/across-s-acx-rockets-80-massively-beating-bitcoin-on-plans-to-dump-its-dao-structure) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

What US SEC-CFTC Harmonization Means for the Crypto Market & Regulation? https://coingape.com/what-us-sec-cftc-harmonization-means-for-the-crypto-market-regulation/?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=coingape_285590

[Bonk.fun’s official website hijacked, draining user funds upon interaction](https://www.theblock.co/post/393345/bonk-fun-hijacked?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

🚨**JUST IN: CHINA HALTS ALL REFINED FUEL EXPORTS TO PRIORITIZE DOMESTIC SUPPLY** China is set to suspend all refined fuel exports immediately, redirecting supply to the domestic market and potentially tightening global energy markets already under pressure

⚠️**WARNING: BONK .FUN DOMAIN COMPROMISED WITH WALLET-DRAINING PHISHING PROMPT** Attackers have taken over the Bonk .fun domain, pushing a fake TOS message designed to drain funds. The team has warned users to avoid the site until secured.

[Bitcoin slips below $69,500 as tanker attacks send oil back above $100](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/12/bitcoin-slips-below-usd69-500-as-tanker-attacks-send-oil-back-above-usd100) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[Optimism’s OP Labs cuts 20% of staff to ‘do fewer things well’](https://www.theblock.co/post/393339/optimism-op-labs-layoff?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

[Mastercard Launches New Global Crypto Partner Program With 85 Firms to Accelerate Payments](https://news.bitcoin.com/mastercard-launches-new-global-crypto-partner-program-with-85-firms-to-accelerate-payments/)

🚨**ALERT**: TETHER MINTS ANOTHER $1BILLION USDT ON TRON Tether pushes its USDT circulating supply on Tron to $85.3B, nearly $8B more than on Ethereum.

[Legal Clash Deepens as Binance Files Defamation Suit While WSJ Reports DOJ Inquiry](https://news.bitcoin.com/legal-clash-deepens-as-binance-files-defamation-suit-while-wsj-reports-doj-inquiry/)

[Ripple Moves to Secure Australian Financial Services License for APAC Payments](https://news.bitcoin.com/ripple-moves-to-secure-australian-financial-services-license-for-apac-payments/)

[XRP ETFs Defy Price Collapse, Pull $1.4B Inflows as Goldman Sachs Leads Institutional Holdings](https://news.bitcoin.com/xrp-etfs-defy-price-collapse-pull-1-4b-inflows-as-goldman-sachs-leads-institutional-holdings/)

[SEC, CFTC end years of rivalry with deal that will mean combined crypto oversight](https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/03/11/sec-cftc-end-years-of-rivalry-with-deal-that-will-mean-combined-crypto-oversight) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[What Happened in the Aave Oracle Incident? $26M Liquidations Explained](https://news.bitcoin.com/what-happened-in-the-aave-oracle-incident-26m-liquidations-explained/)

[SEC and CFTC commit to work together on crypto policy and introduction of new products](https://www.theblock.co/post/393317/sec-cftc-crypto-policy-mou?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

Ripple’s Valuation Tops $50B As Firm Begins $750M Share Buyback https://coingape.com/ripples-valuation-tops-50b-as-firm-begins-750m-share-buyback/?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=coingape_285584

[Ripple launches $750 million share buyback at $50 billion valuation](https://www.theblock.co/post/393299/ripple-launches-750-million-share-buyback-at-50-billion-valuation?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

[Bitcoin Holds $69K–$71K Range Amid Middle East Ceasefire Confusion](https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-holds-69k-71k-range-amid-middle-east-ceasefire-confusion/)

[Bitcoin ETFs Add $251 Million as Institutional Demand Holds Strong](https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-etfs-add-251-million-as-institutional-demand-holds-strong/)

**JUST IN:** 🇺🇸 President Trump says oil companies "should use" the Strait of Hormuz. Earlier today, Iran struck a Thai ship attempting to pass through it. @WatcherGuru

[Crypto-friendly fintech Revolut gains full UK banking license](https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/03/11/crypto-friendly-fintech-revolut-gains-full-uk-banking-license) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

Stablecoin market cap hit a new all-time high of $312B [**News**](https://coingape.com/)** ✦ **[**X (Twitter)**](https://x.com/coingapemedia)** ✦ **[**YouTube**](https://www.youtube.com/@CoingapeTV)

**ICYMI**: **Asia & EMEA news recap from** [James Hunt @TheBlockCo](https://x.com/humanjets/status/2031754179358638408?s=20) 👇 👻 **Aave liquidation glitch** Aave suffered a glitch that triggered $26M in liquidations across 34 accounts. 🔗 [[Link]](https://www.theblock.co/post/393121/aave-oracle-glitch-wsteth) 🇦🇺 **Ripple targets Australia license** Ripple plans to acquire BC Payments to secure a financial services license in Australia. 🔗 [[Link]](https://www.theblock.co/post/393127/ripple-bc-pa...

[Stablecoins won't get any kind of deposit insurance under GENIUS rules, says FDIC chief](https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/03/11/stablecoins-won-t-get-any-kind-of-deposit-insurance-under-genius-rules-says-fdic-chief) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[Iran’s $200 Oil Warning Raises Stakes as IEA Floods Market With Emergency Crude](https://news.bitcoin.com/irans-200-oil-warning-raises-stakes-as-iea-floods-market-with-emergency-crude/)

[European Central Bank unveils tokenized finance plan to bolster EU's financial autonomy](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/03/11/european-central-bank-unveils-tokenized-finance-plan-to-bolster-eu-s-financial-autonomy) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

Breaking: Crypto Prices Jump As IEA Members Agree To Release Record 400M Barrels Of Oil https://coingape.com/crypto-prices-jump-as-iea-members-agree-to-release-record-400m-barrels-of-oil/?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=coingape_285565

🚨**JUST IN: IRAN SAYS “GET READY FOR $200 OIL”** Iran’s military command said the world should prepare for $200 oil as fighting escalates in the Gulf and more ships come under attack near the Strait of Hormuz

[Mastercard launches global crypto partner program with Binance, Ripple and more](https://www.theblock.co/post/393213/mastercard-launches-global-crypto-partner-program-with-binance-ripple-and-more?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

🚨**BREAKING: IEA AGREES TO RELEASE 400M BARRELS AS HORMUZ DISRUPTION WIPES OUT 20M BPD** IEA members set to release 400million barrels, covering only 66% of 20M barrels per day supply loss after exports through the Str. of Hormuz have collapsed to under 10% of pre-conflict levels.

[Inflation Holds Steady at 2.4% in February as US Stocks Open With Caution on Geopolitical Risks](https://news.bitcoin.com/inflation-holds-steady-at-2-4-in-february-as-us-stocks-open-with-caution-on-geopolitical-risks/)

[Bitcoin reverses overnight losses, rising to above $70,000 as oil renews decline](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/11/bitcoin-reverses-overnight-losses-rising-to-above-usd70-000-as-oil-renews-decline) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[Strategy's STRC preferred series gets $50 million investment from fellow BTC treasury company Strive](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/11/strategy-s-strc-preferred-series-gets-usd50-million-investment-from-fellow-btc-treasury-company-strive) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[Ghana opens crypto trading sandbox with 11 firms under new VASP law](https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/03/11/ghana-opens-crypto-trading-sandbox-with-11-firms-under-new-vasp-law) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[Ledger researchers expose Android flaw enabling wallet seed theft in seconds](https://www.theblock.co/post/393154/ledger-researchers-expose-android-flaw-enabling-theft?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

[U.S. February CPI matches forecasts, reinforcing expectations for no near-term rate cuts](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/11/u-s-february-inflation-data-matches-forecasts-reinforcing-expectations-for-no-near-term-rate-cuts) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

Breaking: Binance Sues WSJ For Defamation Over Iran Sanctions Article as DOJ Opens Probe https://coingape.com/binance-sues-wsj-for-defamation-over-iran-sanctions-article-as-doj-opens-probe/?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=coingape_285537

[Binance, PayPal and Ripple join Mastercard’s massive new push into blockchain payments](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/03/11/binance-paypal-and-ripple-join-mastercard-s-massive-new-push-into-blockchain-payments) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

▶️ **BREAKING**: Japan to partially release strategic oil reserves ahead of the IEA’s formal decision. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Japan will release 15 days’ worth of private-sector oil reserves and one month of state reserves starting March 16. The IEA is expected to announce its recommendation on a coordinated reserve release at 1 PM GMT.

[Bitcoin stuck under $70,000 as investors play it safe before U.S. inflation report](https://www.coindesk.com/daybook-us/2026/03/11/bitcoin-stuck-under-usd70-000-as-investors-play-it-safe-before-u-s-inflation-report) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

**QCP Market Colour, 11 March 2026 BTC Holds Firm as Markets Price a Stagflationary Shock** BTC has shown notable resilience following the latest geopolitical shock, rebounding toward $70k after briefly dipping below $63k during the initial risk unwind. While the recovery is encouraging, price action still looks more like stabilisation than a full return to risk-on positioning. Options markets reflect that caution. Volatility has eased into the mid-50s, but risk reversals remain firmly negativ...

[Bitcoin drops on Iran war uncertainty, AI tokens jump](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/11/bitcoin-drops-on-iran-war-uncertainty-ai-tokens-jump) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[Societe Generale-FORGE Deploys MiCA-Compliant EUR Coinvertible Stablecoin on Stellar](https://news.bitcoin.com/societe-generale-forge-deploys-mica-compliant-eur-coinvertible-stablecoin-on-stellar/)

[Democrats push ‘Death Bets Act’ to ban prediction markets tied to war and fatalities](https://www.theblock.co/post/393146/democrats-death-bets-act?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

CLARITY Act: White House Crypto Adviser & Coinbase Exec Slam Banks Over Absurd Delays https://coingape.com/clarity-act-white-house-crypto-adviser-coinbase-exec-slam-banks-over-absurd-delays/?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=coingape_285504

‼️ **BREAKING: IRAN IS STILL SHIPPING OIL THROUGH THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ BUT ONLY TO CHINA. ** Iran has reportedly sent at least 11.7 MILLION barrels of crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz since the war began — ALL of which were headed to China. The reason is GEOPOLITICAL. Iran has reportedly restricted passage to ships linked to China or neutral countries, while threatening vessels tied to the U.S., Israel, or Western allies. China is also Iran’s LARGEST oil buyer, importing roughly 1.3–1.5...

⚡️ **JUST IN**: US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $246.9M in inflows, following $167.1M on Monday. BlackRock’s $IBIT led the surge, attracting $185.8M.

[Senate Democrats push ban on prediction market bets tied to war and death](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/11/schiff-pushes-ban-on-prediction-market-bets-tied-to-war-and-death) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[Sonic Launches USSD Stablecoin With Institutional-Grade Backing](https://news.bitcoin.com/sonic-launches-ussd-stablecoin-with-institutional-grade-backing/)

**🚨 BETTING ON WAR COULD SOON BE ILLEGAL IN THE US** U.S. Democrats introduced the DEATH BETS Actt, which would ban prediction markets from listing contracts tied to war, terrorism, assassination, or deaths. Senators warn these bets could create incentives for violence and even risk leaking sensitive information.

🚨 **JUST IN: RIPPLE TO ACQUIRE BC PAYMENTS SECURING AUSTRALIAN FINANCIAL LICENSE** Ripple will acquire BC Payments to obtain an Australian Financial Services License, enabling the firm to expand Ripple Payments platform and services across the Asia-Pacific region

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🚨 **AAVE ORACLE GLITCH TRIGGERS $26M IN WRONGFUL LIQUIDATIONS** A pricing oracle error on Aave caused about $26million in wstETH positions across 34 accounts to be unfairly liquidated after the system reported an incorrect exchange rate, with affected users set to be compensated

🚨**RWAs ON BNB CHAIN HIT RECORD HIGHS AS TOKENIZED STOCKS GAIN TRACTION ** Real-world assets on BNB Chain have surged to new all-time highs, driven largely by Ondo Finance’s tokenized stocks which has attracted more than 40,000 holders

[Stablecoin Fintech KAST Raises $80M Series A to Build Global Digital Dollar Payments Platform](https://news.bitcoin.com/stablecoin-fintech-kast-raises-80m-series-a-to-build-global-digital-dollar-payments-platform/)

[Nasdaq-listed Solmate proposes reverse stock split to build Solana hub in UAE](https://www.theblock.co/post/393130/solmate-proposes-stock-split-solana-strategy?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

[Ripple to acquire BC Payments to secure Australian license](https://www.theblock.co/post/393127/ripple-bc-payments-australia-license?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

[Aave suffers oracle glitch, triggering $26 million in unfair wstETH liquidations](https://www.theblock.co/post/393121/aave-oracle-glitch-wsteth?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

[SEC Chair Pushes SEC-CFTC Regulatory Harmonization](https://news.bitcoin.com/sec-chair-pushes-sec-cftc-regulatory-harmonization/)

[DeFi lending platform Aave sees a rare $27 million liquidations after a price glitch](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/03/10/defi-lending-platform-aave-sees-a-rare-usd27-million-liquidations-after-a-price-glitch) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[Bitcoin Hits $71.7K Before Pullback as Equities Rally on Ceasefire Hopes](https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-hits-71-7k-before-pullback-as-equities-rally-on-ceasefire-hopes/)

[TD Cowen says Congress likely getting closer to permanently banning a Fed CBDC](https://www.theblock.co/post/393102/td-cowen-congress-likely-permanently-banning-fed-cbdc?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

[Senators try to unlock stalled crypto Clarity Act with compromise on stablecoin yield](https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/03/10/senators-try-to-unlock-stalled-crypto-clarity-act-with-compromise-on-stablecoin-yield) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[ABA survey finds consumers support stablecoin yield limits tied to banking risk](https://www.theblock.co/post/393082/american-bankers-association-survey-consumers-support-stablecoin-yield-restrictions-financial-risk?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

[Texas Bunker Company Reports 10x Spike in Fallout Shelter Demand as US-Iran War Escalates](https://news.bitcoin.com/texas-bunker-company-reports-10x-spike-in-fallout-shelter-demand-as-us-iran-war-escalates/)

**JUST IN:** 🇺🇸🇮🇷 Oil prices rise above $85 after US intelligence detects Iran may be deploying mines in the Straight of Hormuz. @WatcherGuru

Top U.S. Banks Weigh Lawsuit Against OCC Over Crypto Firm Charters https://coingape.com/top-u-s-banks-weigh-lawsuit-against-occ-over-crypto-firm-charters/?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=coingape_285414

[U.S. SEC chief Atkins said bond with sister agency CFTC to include joint meetings, exams](https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/03/10/u-s-sec-chief-atkins-said-bond-with-sister-agency-cftc-to-include-joint-meetings-exams) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

CLARITY Act: Key Democrat Says Banks May Have to Compromise as Senate Eyes Crypto Bill’s Markup https://coingape.com/clarity-act-key-democrat-says-banks-may-have-to-compromise-as-senate-eyes-crypto-bills-markup/?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=coingape_285417

[​​](http://telegraph.controller.bot/files/8336652911/AgACAgQAAxkBAAIg42mwTGk_SWug6m1cqUQH_FOqNHKpAAKTDWsbhFqAUVPj4CLzyh6uAQADAgADeQADOgQ)**🚀** **Top Altcoin Rebounds as BTC Reclaims $71K ** +38.8%: [FLOW](https://cryptorank.io/price/flow) – $0.06 +16.7%: [BSV](https://cryptorank.io/price/bitcoin-sv) – $15.4 +14.7%: [AKT](https://cryptorank.io/price/akash-network) – $0.44 +11.5%: [ROBO](https://cryptorank.io/price/openmind) – $0.04 +9.08%: [TBC](https://cryptorank.io/price/turingbitchain) – $5.3...

[Jito Foundation acquires and revives SolanaFloor following shutdown over $27 million exploit](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/03/10/jito-foundation-acquires-and-revives-solanafloor-following-shutdown-over-usd27-million-exploit) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[Bitcoin climbs past $71,000 as oil shock fears continue to ease](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/10/bitcoin-climbs-past-usd71-000-as-oil-shock-fears-continue-to-ease) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[CFTC chair highlights wide crypto agenda, including rules on DeFi, prediction markets](https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/03/10/cftc-chair-highlights-wide-crypto-agenda-including-rules-on-defi-prediction-markets) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

🚨**STABLECOIN MARKET HITS $312B** Macquarie says the stablecoin market has reached $312B, up about 50% YoY. Crypto trading still dominates usage, but payments and institutional adoption are rising as Visa, Mastercard, and banks integrate stablecoins

[Armed attackers force French couple to transfer $1 million in bitcoin during home invasion](https://www.theblock.co/post/393036/armed-attackers-french-couple-transfer-1-million-bitcoin-home-invasion?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

[Benchmark analysts expect Intchains’ stock to more than double, but lower target price](https://www.theblock.co/post/393034/benchmark-analysts-intchains-stock-more-double-lower-target-price?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

✴️#крипто #кошельки Разработчики Zcash привлекли $25 млн на создание нового** приватного криптокошелька** [__mt в max__](https://max.ru/markettwits)

**Биткоин прибавил около 9% за день, цена приблизилась к отметке $72 тыс.** [Присоединяйтесь к форуму РБК Крипто |](https://t.me/+UxXrhnVYWZ0yODUy) [Подписаться на канал](https://t.me/+1hFFPSrmzfE2NDMy)

[Stablecoin market hits $312B as banks, card networks embrace onchain dollars](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/03/10/stablecoins-are-starting-to-reshape-payments-and-banking-macquarie-says) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[Bitcoin ETFs Rebound With $167 Million Inflow While Ether, XRP See Outflows](https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-etfs-rebound-with-167-million-inflow-while-ether-xrp-see-outflows/)

🚨**US TREASURY ANNOUNCES RECORD $15B DEBT BUYBACK** The U.S. Treasury will buy back $15 BILLION of its own bonds today, marking the largest debt buyback in history

✴️🇬🇧#британия #крипто #регулирование **Крипто-биржи** в Британии будут полностью регулироваться к 2027г — регулятор [__mt в max__](https://max.ru/markettwits)

[Sharplink Gaming holds 868,000 ether as price drop drove $734 million loss in 2025](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/10/sharplink-holds-868-000-ether-as-price-drop-drives-usd734-million-loss) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[U.S. requests October retrial for Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/03/10/u-s-requests-october-retrial-for-tornado-cash-developer-roman-storm) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

**Starknet представит стандарт для приватных стейблкоинов и токенов без отслеживания** Разработчики Starknet представили новый стандарт __STRK20__, который позволит выпускать стейблкоины и другие токены со встроенной приватностью транзакций. **Технология встраивает механизм конфиденциальности непосредственно в смарт-контракты токенов. Она скрывает отправителя, получателя и сумму перевода, при этом у токена сохраняется совместимость с DeFi-приложениями. **Система также предусматривает специаль...

[Stablecoin market expands, bitcoin rallies as Iran war panic cools](https://www.coindesk.com/daybook-us/2026/03/10/stablecoin-market-expands-bitcoin-rallies-as-iran-war-panic-cools) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[Traders snapped up nearly 600,000 BTC as bitcoin dipped below $70,000, blockchain data show](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/10/traders-snapped-up-nearly-600-000-btc-as-bitcoin-dipped-below-usd70-000-blockchain-data-show) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

📊 **JUST IN**: Traders no longer expect an ECB rate hike in 2026. Market pricing implies 85.9%-99.3% probability that interest rates will remain at 2% throughout the year.

[Bitcoin climbs to $71,000 as dollar, oil weaken after Trump comments on Iran war](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/10/bitcoin-climbs-to-usd71-000-as-dollar-oil-weaken-after-trump-comments-on-iran-war) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[Strategy logs record STRC equity issuance on Monday, buys estimated 1,420 bitcoin](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/10/strategy-logs-record-strc-equity-issuance-on-monday-buys-estimated-1-420-bitcoin) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3