Raw News Items
32 itemsMarch 14, 2026
- CoinDesk
Crypto broker Bitpanda bets on banks and tokenization to expand globally ahead of IPO plans
The Vienna-based crypto broker eyes emerging markets, teaming up with institutions rather than competing with local exchanges, said Vishal Sacheendran, VP of global markets strategy and operations.
- CointelegraphScore: 85
Spot Bitcoin ETFs extend inflow streak to five days for first time in 2026
US spot Bitcoin ETFs brought in about $767 million over five straight days of inflows for the first time so far this year.
- The BlockScore: 85
SEC dismisses civil fraud case against BitClout, DeSo founder Nader Al-Naji with prejudice
The SEC in 2024 had accused Al-Naji of allegedly spending more than $7 million of investor funds on personal expenses.
- The BlockScore: 85
Custodia’s five-year fight for a Fed master account effectively ends in 7-3 appeals court loss
The decision arrives days after the Kansas City Fed granted Kraken the first-ever crypto master account, a landmark for the crypto industry.
- DecryptScore: 80
Bitcoin Hit a Major Milestone—Most Miners Won't Be Around for the Next One
Twenty million Bitcoin mined. One million left. The miners who got us here might not be around for the finish.
- CoinDeskScore: 75
Bitcoin can survive 72% of the world's submarine cables being cut, but a targeted attack on five hosting providers could cripple it
A Cambridge study spanning 11 years and 68 verified cable failures found that Bitcoin's physical infrastructure is far more resilient than previously understood, with TOR adoption actually strengthening the network.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
BlackRock says 'exotic' ETF structures not part of its crypto strategy
BlackRock launched a staked Ether exchange-traded fund on Thursday, expanding its crypto offerings beyond its flagship spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs that launched in 2024.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
USDC market cap nears record $80B amid ‘capital flight’ in UAE: Analyst
USDC’s market cap is approaching a record $80 billion, with one analyst linking the surge to capital flight and turmoil in Dubai’s real estate market.
- CoinDeskScore: 75
Brazil industry giants representing 850 companies decry stablecoin tax threat
They argue the tax would be illegal, violating Brazil's Constitution and Virtual Assets Law, as stablecoins are not considered fiat currency.
- CoinDeskScore: 75
Ethereum Foundation sells 5,000 ether to Tom Lee's BitMine in $10.2 million deal
The funds will support the EF's core operations, including protocol R&D and ecosystem grants, as part of a treasury strategy to balance ETH and fiat-like assets.
- The BlockScore: 75
Ethereum Foundation sells 5,000 ETH to Tom Lee’s BitMine in $10 million OTC deal
The deal is the EF's second known OTC sale to a corporate buyer, following a 10,000 ETH sale to SharpLink Gaming in July 2025.
- DecryptScore: 75
Tom Lee's BitMine Buys $10.2 Million in ETH Directly From Ethereum Foundation
The Ethereum Foundation said Saturday that it sold 5,000 ETH for approximately $10.2 million to Tom Lee's BitMine Immersion Technologies.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
Changing Basel rules could unlock 'huge' liquidity for BTC: Analyst
Banks seek to deploy capital in the most efficient way possible, but capital rules under the Basel III framework make crypto holdings costly.
- CryptoSlateScore: 70
Digital dollar power balance cracks as Circle’s growth spurt closes in on Tether’s dominance
A quiet shift is underway in the stablecoin hierarchy. While Tether’s USDT still dominates the digital dollar market, the gap between the two largest issuers is narrowing as USDC steadily expands its footprint and Tether’s growth shows signs of softening. Additionally, USDC is gaining ground in the ...
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Bitcoin nearly overtakes $74K, as data suggests bear market is not over
Bitcoin showed remarkable strength throughout the week, but BTC’s correlation to tech stocks and its reactive spot ETF flows suggest the bear market isn’t over yet.
- The BlockScore: 70
IRS crypto reporting rules set stage for confusing tax season: Here’s what you need to know
Traders involved in DeFi and have transactions and transfers between multiple wallets and exchanges will face more challenges.
- CryptoSlateScore: 70
Washington prepares $175B break for big banks — weakening protections against financial crisis
Washington is getting ready to potentially make life easier for the biggest US banks. That can sound pretty abstract if you don't strip it down to the mechanics. Regulators decide how much capital banks must keep to absorb losses and how much liquidity they need if funding starts to disappear. More ...
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Bitcoin beats stocks as Strategy's STRC hints at $776M BTC buying potential
BTC faces bull trap risks due to the formation of a bear flag pattern, with a measured downside target at around $51,000.
- CoinDeskScore: 65
Bitcoin holds $71,000 despite Trump warning of strikes on Iran's oil-rich Kharg Island
The largest cryptocurrency is up 4.2% on the week despite Friday's reversal, with attention now turning to the Fed meeting on March 17-18 and whether oil above $100 forces a shift in rate expectations.
- CoinDeskScore: 65
Wall Street pushes tokenized stocks, but institutions aren’t eager to trade them
Exchanges are racing toward blockchain-based equities and 24/7 trading. Institutions, however, fear liquidity and funding risks.
- CryptoSlateScore: 60
Bitcoin price faces a crucial weekend test as US growth collapses to 0.7% while inflation stays stubborn
On Mar. 13, the US economy delivered a data dump that landed somewhere between uncomfortable and alarming. The GDP for the 2025 fourth quarter was revised down to 0.7% from an initial estimate of 1.4%, following 4.4% growth in the third quarter. January core PCE rose 3.1% year over year, with a 0.4%...
- CoinDeskScore: 60
AI developers may not be keen on crypto, but stablecoins are the secret to agentic finance, crypto insiders say
The brave new world of autonomous, micro-transacting AI agents is where programmable cryptocurrencies will shine, according to stablecoin experts.
- CoinDeskScore: 60
Crypto’s multi-million F1 sponsorship under fire as Middle East war hits region's biggest events
Other major business events across the UAE, such as Middle East Energy Dubai and the Dubai International Boat Show, have also been postponed or delayed.
- DecryptScore: 50
Judge Rejects RICO Claims in Lawsuit Over Pastor-Led Crypto Ponzi Scheme
Eddy Alexandre, who pleaded guilty to commodities fraud in 2023, is currently serving out a nine-year prison sentence
- CointelegraphScore: 50
Stablecoins could form backbone of global payments in 10 years: Billionaire
Stanley Druckenmiller said stablecoins are more efficient, faster and cheaper than fiat running on traditional banking infrastructure.
- CoinDeskScore: 50
The math behind Strategy’s path to 1 million bitcoin by the end of 2026
The largest publicly traded corporate holder of bitcoin would need to buy roughly 6,158 BTC per week, about $523 million, to reach the milestone by Dec. 31.
- CointelegraphScore: 30
Crypto can fight money laundering without stifling financial freedom
Blockchain's transparency traces illicit flows better than fiat systems. Industry-wide information sharing and unified AML rules close gaps, without curbing liberty.
- CointelegraphScore: 30
Balaji calls for more ‘crypto tools’ for refugees amid Middle East tensions
Former Coinbase CTO says the crypto industry should build more financial tools for refugees and stateless people as conflicts and migration increase worldwide.
- CoinDeskScore: 30
Boris Johnson calling Bitcoin a ‘Ponzi’ draws rebuttal from Michael Saylor and others
The cryptocurrency community pushed back, with Michael Saylor saying Bitcoin has no issuer, promoter, or guaranteed return, and is instead driven by code and market demand.
- CointelegraphScore: 20
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson calls Bitcoin a ‘Ponzi scheme’
Johnson said that he could understand why gold and Pokémon cards have investment appeal but not Bitcoin, which he characterized as a scam.
- CryptoSlateScore: 20
The latest US inflation report looked like good news — next week may change that
February’s CPI report gave markets a reason to relax. Inflation looked soft enough to keep hopes for rate cuts alive, with consumer prices up 0.3% on the month and 2.4% from a year earlier, while core CPI rose 0.2% in the month and 2.5% annually. Shelter kept cooling, and the overall picture looked ...
- CoinDeskScore: 15
Hoskinson might be wrong about the future of decentralized compute
Cardano’s founder recently made an argument about hyperscalers that needs to be addressed, says Fan.