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105 itemsMarch 16, 2026
- CoinDeskScore: 90
Australian Senate panel backs crypto regulation framework
The Senate Economics Legislation Committee said the proposed legislation will modernize digital assets regulatory framework.
- CointelegraphScore: 90
South Korea fines Bithumb $24M, orders 6-month partial business suspension
Regulators found 6.65 million violations at Bithumb, including 45,772 crypto transfers involving 18 unregistered overseas VASPs.
- CoinDeskScore: 90
South Korea fines Bithumb $24 million, orders 6-month partial suspension over money laundering violations
The fine stems from approximately 6.65 million violations related to KYC and transaction restrictions.
- DecryptScore: 90
'Operation Atlantic': US Secret Service Teams With UK, Canada to Stop Crypto Fraud
The Secret Service is working together with U.K. and Canadian law enforcement agencies in a bid to stop crypto fraud schemes.
- CointelegraphScore: 90
US, UK, Canada launch joint operation to disrupt crypto fraud
Dubbed “Operation Atlantic,“ the effort involves law enforcement agencies from the three countries and is aimed at preventing phishing attacks involving cryptocurrencies.
- CointelegraphScore: 90
Bitcoin’s push toward $75K revives debate over what drives capital flows
Bitcoin chases $75,000 as the return of aggressive spot BTC ETF inflows, billion dollar buys from Strategy and an improvement in investors’ risk appetite propel the crypto market.
- DecryptScore: 88
BlockFills Entities File Bankruptcy After Withdrawals Halted, Court Froze Bitcoin
The filings come as the company faces a lawsuit alleging it commingled client crypto assets and refused to return client funds.
- CointelegraphScore: 85
Embattled crypto lender BlockFills files for bankruptcy in US
BlockFills has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US after suspending deposits and withdrawals last month, citing poor crypto market conditions.
- CoinDeskScore: 85
Bitcoin briefly tops $74,000 as ether, sol, ada gains as much as 6% in Monday surge
Majors posted broad gains on Monday as oil eased from highs, two tankers sailed through the Strait of Hormuz for the first time since the war began, and Trump said the U.S. was talking to Iran.
- CointelegraphScore: 85
SEC drops case against BitClout founder with prejudice
The US Department of Justice has filed for dismissal of its case against BitClout founder Nader Al-Naji, after “reassessment of the evidentiary record."
- The BlockScore: 85
Australian Senate committee backs crypto bill requiring platforms to get licensed
Under the legislation, crypto platforms and tokenized custody platforms would be treated similarly to other financial service providers.
- CointelegraphScore: 85
Australian Senate committee backs new crypto platform licensing bill
Australia is moving closer to a new licensing regime that would bring crypto exchanges and tokenization platforms into the Australian Financial Services Licence regime.
- CryptoSlateScore: 85
Bitcoin price confirms recovery hitting highest price since start of Iran war and Trump tariff chaos
Bitcoin climbed back into the $73,500 to $73,800 resistance band over the weekend, reaching its highest level since the Iran war and Trump tariff turmoil began to shake global markets. The move comes even as crude remains above $100, supply through the Strait of Hormuz has been disrupted, and invest...
- CointelegraphScore: 85
Strategy buys $1.6B in Bitcoin as holdings surpass 761,000 BTC
Strategy bought 22,337 Bitcoin for $1.57 billion last week, lifting total holdings to 761,068 BTC as it funds purchases through record sales of its STRC preferred stock.
- The BlockScore: 85
‘Stretch the orange dots’: Michael Saylor’s Strategy buys another 22,337 bitcoin for $1.6 billion as STRC boosts acquisitions
Strategy's holdings now account for more than 3.5% of the total 21 million bitcoin supply — worth around $56 billion.
- CoinDeskScore: 85
SEC drops lawsuit against BitClout’s Nader Al-Naji
The regulator ended its civil enforcement case accusing the DeSo creator of wire fraud and selling unregistered crypto securities.
- CoinDeskScore: 85
Michael Saylor's Strategy made another huge buy of bitcoin, adding $1.57 billion worth last week
The company's stack now stands at 761,068 bitcoin, acquired for $57.61 billion.
- CoinDeskScore: 85
Crypto wealth platform Abra to go public through $750 million SPAC deal
The transaction is expected to deliver as much as $300 million in cash, which will be used to expand the company's institutional crypto lending, yield and custody offerings.
- DecryptScore: 85
Strategy Makes Biggest Bitcoin Buy Yet in 2026 as Preferred Share Demand Surges
Strategy spent $1.57 billion on Bitcoin last week, notching its largest purchase of the year so far amid heightened demand for STRC.
- DecryptScore: 85
Crypto Funds Pull In $1B for Third Straight Week as US Investors Drive Demand
Institutional flows into Bitcoin and Ethereum surge amid geopolitical tensions and expanding U.S. ETF market.
- CryptoSlateScore: 85
Over $172B in Wall St private credit funds limit withdrawals as investors rush for the exit while Bitcoin climbs
Wall Street private-credit funds are slowing the exits as withdrawal pressure builds As Bitcoin climbs and holds above $73,000, several of Wall Street’s biggest private-credit funds have capped, stretched, or halted withdrawals, according to recent filings and reports tied to BlackRock, Blackstone, ...
- CryptoSlateScore: 85
Congress has only weeks left to convince banks on crypto CLARITY Act or risk losing it to midterms
The President-backed effort to set broader rules for US crypto markets is nearing a political deadline in Congress as banks press lawmakers and regulators to block stablecoin companies from offering rewards that resemble interest on deposits. The fight has become one of the central unresolved questi...
- CoinDeskScore: 85
Ether surges 10%, leading crypto rebound as ETF demand, Bitmine buying pick up
Fresh ETF inflows, digital asset treasury buying and a shift away from bitcoin to altcoins are helping lift the second-largest cryptocurrency.
- The BlockScore: 80
Metaplanet lines up $531 million in ‘additional firepower’ for 210,000 BTC plan, CEO Gerovich says
Metaplanet has raised $255M from investors, with warrants potentially lifting funding to around $531M for its long-term 210,000 BTC strategy.
- CointelegraphScore: 80
Metaplanet raises $255M and adds warrant structure for Bitcoin buys
Metaplanet raised $255 million and launched new warrants to fund more Bitcoin purchases as it pushes toward a 210,000 BTC treasury target.
- DecryptScore: 80
Bitcoin Hits $74K as US-Iran War Enters Third Week: Here's Why
Experts remain cautious in the short-term despite Bitcoin’s $74K retest amid escalating geopolitical tensions.
- CoinDeskScore: 80
Metaplanet raises $255 million to accelerate bitcoin accumulation
The Japanese bitcoin treasury firm structured the financing with premium-priced shares and warrants that could unlock up to $531 million.
- The BlockScore: 80
US Secret Service, UK and Canada launch Operation Atlantic targeting crypto approval phishing scams
The U.S. Secret Service is participating in a multinational operation targeting crypto approval-phishing scams.
- CointelegraphScore: 80
How a 2.85% price error triggered $27M in liquidations on Aave
A small pricing error in wstETH collateral caused $27 million in Aave liquidations, highlighting the critical role of price oracles and automated risk systems in DeFi.
- The BlockScore: 80
‘Crypto strikes back’: Bitcoin decouples from stocks to tap $74K as institutional demand returns despite energy-driven market turmoil
Bitcoin surged above $74,000 on Monday as institutional inflows, energy supply, and geopolitical tensions impacted crypto demand.
- DecryptScore: 80
SEC Drops Case Against BitClout Founder Nader Al-Naji
The SEC has ended its case against Nader Al-Naji, who was accused of $257 million in unregistered securities sales via the BitClout token.
- CointelegraphScore: 80
Bitcoin tops $74.5K but are pro traders turning bullish again?
Bitcoin’s recovery above $74,000 highlights a rapidly improving market, but several data points suggest that pro traders remain cautious and skeptical.
- DecryptScore: 80
IBM Opens Quantum Hardware to Researchers as Bitcoin Security Threat Looms
IBM offers expanded access to quantum processors as developers prepare for the eventual challenge to Bitcoin's cryptography.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
Aave to launch 'Aave Shield' after $50M token swap mishap
In a post-mortem of the incident, Aave clarified it was not slippage, but an illiquid market that caused the trader to lose over $50 million while swapping USDT for AAVE.
- The BlockScore: 75
Crypto lender BlockFills files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after weeks of turmoil
In February, BlockFills temporarily suspended client deposits and withdrawals, citing recent market and financial conditions.
- DecryptScore: 75
Australia Senate Panel Backs Crypto Framework in Latest Regulatory Push
The proposal would bring crypto platforms and custodians under Australia’s financial-services law, requiring operators that hold client tokens to obtain licences and meet new asset-safeguarding standards.
- The BlockScore: 75
Bitcoin trades around $72,800 in ‘solid’ relief bounce supported by ETF inflows
Analysts said the move reflects a relief bounce driven by ETF inflows, liquidation short squeeze, and bitcoin's position as a macro hedge.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
Crypto funds add $1B as three-week inflow streak continues
Crypto ETPs recorded $1.06 billion in inflows last week, led by Bitcoin and Ethereum, marking three straight weeks of gains despite ongoing geopolitical stress.
- The BlockScore: 75
Abra to go public via SPAC merger at $750 million valuation
Abra plans to go public through a SPAC merger with New Providence Acquisition Corp. III at a $750 million valuation.
- CoinDeskScore: 75
U.S., UK, Canada start Operation Atlantic to disrupt crypto approval-phishing scams
International law enforcement effort targets approval-phishing schemes tied to crypto investment fraud.
- CryptoSlateScore: 75
Tether still holds more cash, but Circle’s USDC is now moving more of crypto’s money
Circle’s USD Coin (USDC) has officially unseated Tether’s USDT in transfer volume for the first time in seven years. The shift marks a defining moment for digital assets, cleanly splitting stablecoin leadership into two distinct categories: total supply and transactional velocity. While Tether remai...
- CoinDeskScore: 75
Bitcoin eyes $75,000, nearing 25% bounce from February bottom
Gains came for crypto and stocks as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz appeared to ease slightly, sending oil prices lower.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
Bitcoin nears $75K as trader says BTC price squeeze 'changes nothing'
Bitcoin achieved new six-week highs at the week's first Wall Street open, but analysis stayed risk-off, arguing that the long-term BTC price downtrend was still in place.
- DecryptScore: 75
Crypto Firm Abra to Go Public on Nasdaq in $750 Million SPAC Deal
Crypto wealth manager Abra is going public at a $750 million valuation—but regulators have repeatedly taken issue with how it does business.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
Abra targets Nasdaq listing in $750M deal with New Providence SPAC
Crypto wealth manager Abra plans a Nasdaq debut through a SPAC merger, joining a growing wave of digital asset companies tapping public markets for capital.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
Ironlight raises $21M to scale marketplace for tokenized securities
The Sei Development Foundation joined in the round to support expansion of an SEC-regulated alternative trading system and settlement platform for blockchain-based securities.
- The BlockScore: 75
The Daily: BlockFills files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, probe finds document alleging $5M Milei-Libra promotion deal, and more
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
- CryptoSlateScore: 75
Bitcoin’s power-law model faces its biggest test yet as ETF flows challenge the curve
Bitcoin’s power law enters a 2026 stress test as Giovanni’s new chart shifts the debate from price targets to regime signals Bitcoin Power Law chart creator Giovanni Santostasi has added a new layer to one of crypto’s most durable valuation models. The chart shifts attention to Bitcoin's movements a...
- CointelegraphScore: 75
T. Rowe Price amends S-1 for actively managed crypto ETF
New SEC filing names Anchorage Digital Bank as the crypto custodian and adds SUI to the list of eligible tokens in the proposed fund that aims for direct digital asset exposure.
- CoinDeskScore: 70
Crypto trading firm Blockfills has filed for bankruptcy
The institutional crypto lender filed for bankruptcy after suspending withdrawals, incurring about $75 million in losses and facing a lawsuit alleging misuse of customer funds.
- The BlockScore: 70
ShapeShift founder Erik Voorhees buys $56 million worth of Ethereum: onchain analysts
ShapeShift founder Erik Voorhees reportedly bought over $56 million worth of ETH after selling his ETH holdings a year earlier.
- The BlockScore: 70
South Korea’s Hana Group partners with Standard Chartered for digital asset business
Hana Financial Group and Standard Chartered will explore joint initiatives in digital assets, including stablecoins.
- The BlockScore: 70
US-based crypto funds lead $1 billion in weekly inflows as positive streak extends to three weeks: CoinShares
Global crypto funds pulled in $1.06 billion last week, marking a third straight week of inflows as bitcoin-based products dominated demand.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
South Korea’s Hana Financial partners with Standard Chartered on digital assets
Hana Financial Group will collaborate with Standard Chartered on digital assets following its stablecoin partnership with USDC issuer Circle earlier in March.
- CoinDeskScore: 70
Bitcoin outperforms gold and stocks in global turmoil as ETFs and Strategy accumulate
Wall Street broker Bernstein took note of an institutional ownership shift as behind bitcoin's resilience during this latest bout of global turmoil.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Three Ethereum indicators hint that $2.8K is the next ETH price target
A symmetrical triangle breakout and an unresolved supply overhang are boosting the case that Ether may go as high as $2,800 in March.
- The BlockScore: 70
Ironlight raises $21 million to expand regulated marketplace for tokenized securities
Ironlight’s ATS received approval from FINRA last year to support trading in both traditional and tokenized securities.
- CoinDeskScore: 70
Circle is up 100% in a month: Why this boring stablecoin stock is suddenly the hottest trade in crypto
The stablecoin issuer has rallied as analysts point to growing demand for USDC, a higher interest-rate environment and the rapid expansion of tokenized assets.
- CoinDeskScore: 70
T. Rowe Price is ready to put dogecoin, shiba inu among tokens in its new crypto ETF
The amended SEC filing details the assets, custody arrangements and potential staking plans for the actively managed crypto fund.
- DecryptScore: 70
Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin Wants Running a Node to Feel Less Like Rocket Science
Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin is calling for a simpler network node setup, praising a new unified client from the Nimbus team.
- CointelegraphScore: 65
Bitcoin hits $74.4K six-week high as analysts see ‘more upside’ for BTC
Bitcoin’s relief rally pushed its price above the 50-day SMA as analysts say further upside potential is increasing amid rising open interest.
- CoinDeskScore: 65
Bitmine buys 60,999 ether as Tom Lee touts crypto strength amid Iran war
The ether treasury firm now holds nearly 4.6 million ETH, while maintaining a $1.2 billion cash position despite ramping up acquisitions.
- CointelegraphScore: 65
Prediction markets boom on Iran bets as Congress eyes ban
Iran-linked contracts drove prediction market activity higher as the CFTC opened rulemaking and Democrats moved to ban war and death bets.
- DecryptScore: 65
Ethereum Price Hits 6-Week High as Tom Lee's BitMine Reveals Latest ETH Buy
Publicly traded Ethereum treasury firm BitMine Immersion Technologies added more ETH amid its climb to $2,300 for the first time in six weeks.
- The BlockScore: 65
Polymarket bettors send death threats to reporter over missile report tied to $14 million prediction market pool
The threats appear tied to a market contract with more than $14 million wagered on whether Iran carried out a strike on Israel on a specific date.
- CointelegraphScore: 65
Bitmine speeds pace of Ethereum buys, boosting treasury to 4.6M ETH
About two-thirds of the company’s tokens are currently staked, generating an estimated $180 million in annualized revenue.
- CoinDeskScore: 65
OpenSea delays highly anticipated token launch, citing challenging crypto market conditions
The platform will end its rewards waves, offer optional fee refunds for certain traders and introduce 0% token trading fees for 60 days starting March 31 as it promotes its revamped marketplace.
- DecryptScore: 60
Bitcoin Advances as Oil Jumps Toward $100 on Further Middle East Strikes
Markets steadied after a volatile weekend, even as oil rose, as traders weighed U.S. strikes on Iranian targets.
- CoinDeskScore: 60
XRP climbs 3% past $1.47 as breakout extends on broad bitcoin-led move
Volume jumped more than 250% during the move, with traders watching whether former resistance now turns into support.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
$58K BTC price still in play? Five things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin traders demanded further support reclaims to avoid a return to fresh macro lows next, as BTC price hit six-week highs.
- The BlockScore: 60
Bernstein likens Strategy to a ‘bitcoin central bank of last resort’ as institutional demand strengthens BTC capital base
Bernstein said bitcoin’s ownership base is strengthening as ETFs and corporate treasury buyers like Strategy reshape the market.
- The BlockScore: 60
Tom Lee’s BitMine boosts Ethereum treasury near 4.6 million ETH as cryptos post ‘meaningful outperformance’ during Iran war
BitMine Chairman Tom Lee pointed to crypto's outperformance during tension in the Middle East as the firm accelerated Ethereum purchases.
- The BlockScore: 60
HIVE to phase down bitcoin mining in Sweden as it expands AI data center capacity in Canada
HIVE said it is progressively phasing down its ASIC-based bitcoin mining operations in Sweden amid tax disputes and operational uncertainty.
- CoinDeskScore: 60
Institutions had ‘diamond hands’ during bitcoin's 50% plunge, Bitwise's Matt Hougan says
“The wildest thing about my $1 million prediction is that it's not wild at all,” said the digital asset fund manager's CIO.
- CoinDeskScore: 60
Ethereum Foundation’s new mandate sparks debate about its role, priorities
The document quickly sparked debate across the Ethereum community, with supporters saying it reinforces the network’s core principles. Critics, however, argue the mandate signals the foundation intends to take a backseat just as institutional interest in blockchain is accelerating.
- The BlockScore: 60
SEC’s Hester Peirce encourages firms exploring tokenization to ‘come in and talk to us’
Peirce said the SEC isn't a “merit regulator,” emphasizing the agency doesn't decide whether financial products are good or bad investments.
- The BlockScore: 60
OpenSea delays SEA token launch, offers no new date
Last October, the platform revealed details regarding the SEA token generation event, saying at the time it was eyeing.
- CoinDeskScore: 60
Man accuses wife of using CCTV cameras to steal $172 million bitcoin from his hardware wallet
The alleged theft of 2,323 bitcoin has triggered a High Court dispute testing how English property law applies to digital assets.
- CointelegraphScore: 55
US ban on stablecoin yield could see others fill the void: Ledger exec
Ledger’s Asia-Pacific lead, Takatoshi Shibayama, has added his take as crypto and banks continue to debate whether to allow third-party platforms to offer stablecoin yields.
- CointelegraphScore: 55
Bernstein says Bitcoin rebound reflects more resilient long-term holder base
ETF inflows and continued corporate buying are gradually reshaping Bitcoin’s ownership structure, Bernstein analysts say.
- CoinDeskScore: 55
CoinDesk 20 performance update: Ethereum (ETH) price jumps 8.8%, leading index higher
Polkadot (DOT), up 8.5% from Friday, joined Ethereum (ETH) as a top performer.
- The BlockScore: 55
Bitdeer stock rallies as firm rolls out SEALMINER machines for Litecoin and Dogecoin mining
Bitdeer's new SEALMINER DL1 Air mining machine is purpose-built for the Scrypt algorithm used by Litecoin and Dogecoin.
- CoinDeskScore: 50
Bitcoin's price trades above its 50-day average as bullish move gathers pace
Bitcoin's convincing move above its key average indicates a strengthening of the bullish momentum.
- CoinDeskScore: 50
Altcoins jump as bitcoin inches toward potential $74,000 breakout
The bitcoin price is approaching a key technical level while PEPE and other memecoins jump more than 10% in a sign of rising appetite for risk.
- DecryptScore: 50
Morning Minute: Crypto Holds Strong as War Escalates
Crypto majors continue to outperform all other markets, as Bitcoin ETFs posted their first inflow streak of 2026.
- The BlockScore: 50
Former Morgan Stanley exec joins tokenization firm Streamex as CFO
The Nasdaq-listed firm Streamex specializes in giving investors exposure to tokenized commodities like gold.
- DecryptScore: 50
Man Alleges Wife Stole $172 Million in Bitcoin After 'Covertly Recording' Him
A man alleged in UK court that his now-estranged wife stole more than $171 million in Bitcoin after using CCTV to obtain a seed phrase.
- DecryptScore: 40
Traders Flip Senate Control Bet as Democrats Overtake Republicans on Kalshi, Polymarket
Prediction markets tracking Senate control have swung sharply in recent weeks as traders reassess political risk amid escalating tensions in Iran.
- CointelegraphScore: 40
72% of subsea cables need to fail to impact Bitcoin, study shows
The past 11 years have shown that Bitcoin has been resilient to random intercontinental subsea internet cable failures, but could be susceptible to targeted attacks.
- CointelegraphScore: 40
AI data center gold rush sparks debate over impact on Bitcoin
Crypto trader Ran Neuner said Bitcoin could be in danger if AI continues to pull miners away from the network, but others disagree.
- CoinDeskScore: 40
Fed headlines central bank rate decisions, Gemini earnings: Crypto Week Ahead
Your look at what's coming in the week starting March 16.
- CoinDeskScore: 40
Memecoins outpace bitcoin, ether as 'barbell strategy' wins out
Your day-ahead look for March 16, 2026
- CointelegraphScore: 40
Price predictions 3/16: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, HYPE
Bitcoin opened the week by rallying straight into a key resistance level. If it holds, BTC and altcoins could embark on the next leg of the crypto bull market.
- CointelegraphScore: 30
Australia warns of AI, ‘finfluencers’ as Gen Z crypto ownership hits 23%
Australia’s securities regulator said two-thirds of Gen Zs are using social media to make decisions about their financial future, leading to “riskier” financial decisions.
- CryptoSlateScore: 30
Trump-backed WLFI is selling $5 million access while pitching finance for everyone
World Liberty Financial is offering “guaranteed direct access” to its business development team to investors who lock up $5 million in WLFI tokens for six months, Reuters reported on Mar. 13. The arrangement creates what the project calls “Super Nodes,” a tier that sits above...
- DecryptScore: 30
Steven Spielberg Is ‘Not For’ AI Replacing Creatives
The director of “A.I. Artificial Intelligence” told an audience at SXSW that he’s yet to use the technology in his films.
- DecryptScore: 30
Trump-Backed World Liberty Puts $5.3 Million Price Tag on 'Guaranteed Access' to Team
The Trump family's World Liberty Financial approved a measure that lets big-time WLFI investors access members of its team.
- CointelegraphScore: 30
SXSW recap: Panels favoring AI over crypto in 2026
Unlike previous years, only a handful of official events at the 2026 version of the iconic Austin festival featured crypto.
- CoinDeskScore: 30
AI-linked crypto tokens surge as Nvidia's Jensen Huang touts agentic future
CEO Jensen Huang predicted $1 trillion in chip demand through 2027 and praised OpenClaw and the rapid rise of agentic AI systems.
- CoinDeskScore: 25
Trump-backed WLFI passes proposal letting $5 million stakers buy 'direct access' to team
The governance vote passed with 99.12% approval from 1,800 voters, with 76% of tokens coming from just 10 wallets.
- CointelegraphScore: 20
WLFI investors nod 6-month token lock-up rule in governance tweak
WLFI token holders must stake their tokens for at least 180 days to retain voting privileges under the recently passed proposal.
- CointelegraphScore: 20
Crypto needs to put on a business suit
Crypto’s innovation dazzles but fragments liquidity. Institutions demand boring reliability over novel protocols to move real capital at scale.
- DecryptScore: 20
OpenAI Pushes Ahead With ChatGPT Erotica Mode Despite 'Sexy Suicide Coach' Warning: WSJ
A new report reveals that OpenAI's own team warned the company against its adult mode plans—but the AI giant is still moving forward.
- DecryptScore: 20
Pokémon Go Players Helped Map the World—Now That Data Is Training Delivery Robots
Niantic’s spatial AI, built partly from optional scans submitted through its AR games, is now helping delivery robots navigate cities.
- DecryptScore: 10
Did ChatGPT Really Cure a Dog's Cancer? It's Complicated
The viral Rosie story credited AI with designing a custom cancer vaccine. The scientists who actually made it say the credit belongs elsewhere entirely.