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119 itemsMarch 26, 2026
- The BlockScore: 85
White House clears review of rule that could open path for crypto in $10 trillion 401(k) market
OIRA completed a review of a Labor Department rule, potentially allowing crypto and private equity in the $10 trillion 401(k) market.
- The BlockScore: 85
Fannie Mae to accept crypto-backed mortgages in first for US housing finance: WSJ
Fannie Mae is preparing to accept crypto-backed mortgages, allowing borrowers to pledge digital assets as collateral.
- CoinDeskScore: 85
Coinbase, Fannie Mae bring crypto-backed mortgages to homebuyers
The crypto exchange is working with financial technology mortgage firm Better, a Fannie Mae-approved mortgage seller.
- CointelegraphScore: 85
How a seed phrase leak led to a $176M Bitcoin theft case
A $176 million Bitcoin theft tied to a seed phrase leak reveals how simple surveillance can bypass crypto security and drain entire wallets.
- CryptoSlateScore: 85
Morgan Stanley’s first bank-issued Bitcoin ETF is “imminent” – will sell BTC directly to clients
Morgan Stanley’s spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) appears close to launch, giving Wall Street one of its clearest signs yet that a major US bank is ready to put its own name directly on a BTC product. On March 25, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) posted a listing notice for the Morgan Stanl...
- CryptoSlateScore: 85
A new US rule wiped $5B off Circle — but it may hurt Coinbase more
Circle, the issuer of USD Coin (USDC) stablecoin, saw its stock plunge 20% this week, erasing $5 billion in market capitalization in its steepest intraday drop since going public. The sell-off happened on the same day Tether announced it had secured a ‘Big Four' accounting firm to undertake a ...
- DecryptScore: 80
Australia Lays Groundwork for Tokenized Asset Markets After RBA Project
Regulators are beginning work on legal and market infrastructure for tokenized assets, moving from pilot programs to real-world implementation.
- The BlockScore: 80
US indicts Chinese nationals using crypto in global fentanyl trafficking
Authorities said customers sent crypto to wallets controlled by the defendants, with funds later moved to overseas financial institutions.
- CoinDeskScore: 80
Brazil passes law turning seized crypto into public-security war chest
The law lets authorities use crypto seized during investigations and expands their power to freeze, block or seize funds in a bid to crack down on criminal organizations.
- CryptoSlateScore: 80
Hackers sneak crypto wallet-stealing code into a popular AI tool that runs every time
A poisoned release of LiteLLM turned a routine Python install into a crypto-aware secret stealer that searched for wallets, Solana validator material, and cloud credentials every time Python started. On Mar. 24, between 10:39 UTC and 16:00 UTC, an attacker who had gained access to a maintainer accou...
- The BlockScore: 80
MARA sells 15,133 bitcoin for $1.1 billion to fund convertible note repurchase
MARA sold 15,133 bitcoin for $1.1 billion to repurchase $1 billion in convertible notes, cutting debt 30%.
- CryptoSlateScore: 80
As quantum ‘Q-Day’ jumps to 2029, Ethereum faces a new fight over what to do with coins left in old wallets
The crypto industry has framed its quantum reckoning as a single catastrophic “Q-Day” moment when a sufficiently powerful machine arrives, old cryptographic keys shatter, and blockchain history unravels. This week, that moment may have been brought forward into this decade. The Ethereum ...
- CryptoSlateScore: 80
The $100 billion corporate Bitcoin surge is down to one buyer as other companies stop adding
The corporate Bitcoin treasury boom is losing oxygen: a $100 billion public-company bet has shrunk, buying has collapsed outside Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), and the financing model that drove the trade is starting to fail. Data from CryptoQuant show that the Michael Saylor-led company bought ...
- CointelegraphScore: 80
Coinbase launches token-backed down payments for Fannie Mae loans
Coinbase and Better Home & Finance launched a structure that lets borrowers pledge Bitcoin or USDC to fund the cash down payment on a conforming mortgage tied to Fannie Mae-backed loans.
- CointelegraphScore: 80
Twenty One Capital now 2nd-largest publicly traded BTC holder after MARA sale
Bitcoin advocate Jack Mallers' Twenty One Capital holds 43,514 BTC in its corporate treasury, now second only to Strategy's 762,099 BTC accumulation.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
Court rejects dev's bid to shield software from money transmitter laws
Pharos developer Michael Lewellen said his lawyers are exploring all options for a path forward after a Texas judge dismissed the case without prejudice.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
Australia's central bank backs tokenization as pilot finds $16.7B upside
Tokenized finance and related infrastructure upgrades will be “revolutionary,” said Reserve Bank of Australia Assistant Governor Brad Jones.
- CoinDeskScore: 75
Bhutan moves another 500 bitcoin to exchanges as 2026 outflows top $150 million
The Royal Government of Bhutan transferred 519.707 BTC on Wednesday, the latest in a series of increasingly large moves that have taken its holdings from a peak of roughly 13,000 BTC to 4,453.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
Coinbase opposes latest crypto bill stablecoin compromise: Report
Coinbase is reportedly still pushing back against stablecoin yield provisions in the Senate’s crypto market structure bill, which has derailed past efforts to advance the legislation.
- The BlockScore: 75
US court rejects crypto dev’s lawsuit seeking safe harbor for non-custodial software
Coin Center noted that this reflects significant legal uncertainty that persists for developers of non-custodial blockchain software.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
Fenbushi co-founder offers bounty to recover $42M lost in 2022 hack
Investigators have frozen about $1.2 million as efforts continue to trace funds lost in a wallet breach linked to a seed phrase compromise.
- The BlockScore: 75
Elon Musk taps former Base, Aave exec Benji Taylor to lead design on X
This comes as X is developing X Money, a payments system that is set to integrate cryptocurrencies into the platform.
- CryptoSlateScore: 75
Bitcoin miners start funding pivot to AI with debt while selling BTC to stay liquid
Bitcoin miners' identity is fracturing on four fronts simultaneously: crushed margins, accelerating AI pivots, expanding debt loads, and a treasury sell discipline that no longer holds. CoinShares' latest mining report shows public miners' weighted-average cash cost was roughly $79,995 per BTC in th...
- The BlockScore: 75
Nvidia faces certified class action over crypto revenue disclosures
A federal judge certified a class of Nvidia investors alleging billions of dollars in undisclosed crypto-related GPU revenue.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
Nvidia investor class-action suit advances over crypto mining revenue
A California judge has certified an investor class in the Nvidia securities suit over alleged misstatements on crypto mining GPU sales, advancing the case toward a potential trial.
- DecryptScore: 75
Coinbase, Fannie Mae to Enable Crypto-Backed Mortgages
The government-sponsored mortgage giant will accept Bitcoin and USDC as collateral through a new program with Better Home and Coinbase.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
White House clears review of proposal to allow crypto in 401(k) retirement plans
A White House review has cleared a Labor Department proposal that could widen the path for crypto-linked exposure in 401(k) retirement plans.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
MARA sells $1.1B in Bitcoin to buy back debt at 9% discount
MARA Holdings sold 15,133 Bitcoin for roughly $1.1 billion in March to buy back $1 billion of zero-coupon convertible notes at a discount, reducing its convertible debt by roughly 30%.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
XRP price risks 50% drop despite Goldman Sachs' $152M ETF exposure
Goldman Sachs revealed a $152 million exposure to spot XRP ETFs, while volatility contracted to levels seen ahead of strong price moves.
- DecryptScore: 75
Venture Firm Founder Offers Bounty to Help Recover $42 Million in Stolen Bitcoin, Crypto
Fenbushi Capital's Bo Shen is offering a bounty to anyone who can help him recover some of the $42 million that was stolen in 2022.
- CointelegraphScore: 75
Japan‘s financial watchdog flags KuCoin for OTC derivatives transactions
The crypto exchange has previously been in the crosshairs of Japanese regulators for offering products and services without the proper registration.
- CryptoSlateScore: 75
After a $1.2 billion run, XRP ETFs just flipped from inflows to outflows
XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are heading toward their first monthly net outflow since their late-2025 debut, breaking the momentum that helped make them one of crypto’s strongest early product launches outside Bitcoin. Data from SoSoValue showed that the four funds have registered $28 million in...
- CointelegraphScore: 75
SEC is no longer a 'cop on the beat‘ on crypto, says US lawmaker
Representative Stephen Lynch voiced concerns about the direction of the SEC under Donald Trump, citing dropped investigations and enforcement actions on crypto companies.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
$18.6B in Bitcoin options expire Friday: Should traders prepare for $75K BTC?
Bitcoin bulls face an uphill battle to turn the March options expiry in their favor, requiring a 6% price rally to $75,000 before Friday.
- The BlockScore: 70
Circle unfreezes one of 16 blacklisted USDC wallets following backlash: ZachXBT
Onchain investigator ZachXBT flagged that Circle unfrozen the USDC balance held in one of the 16 wallets targeted in an earlier action.
- DecryptScore: 70
Nvidia to Face Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Crypto Mining Revenue Gaps
The chipmaker failed to rebut claims its crypto disclosures affected its stock price, allowing the case to move forward.
- DecryptScore: 70
US Congressman Moves to Ban Staff From Trading on Prediction Markets
Congress is moving to tighten oversight of prediction markets amid rising concerns over insider trading and misuse of sensitive information.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Proposed bill seeks to ban US president, Congress from prediction markets
The bill adds to a wave of recent legislative and state-level actions targeting prediction markets as scrutiny over sports betting, war contracts and alleged insider trading builds.
- CoinDeskScore: 70
Bitcoin DAT trade is concentrating in Michael Saylor’s Strategy as treasury demand fades elsewhere
Strategy accounted for nearly all recent BTC digital-asset treasury purchases, with other firms’ share dropping from 95% to about 2%, CryptoQuant data show.
- CoinDeskScore: 70
Crypto slides as oil spike, macro jitters trigger derivatives unwind
Bitcoin dropped below $70,000 and ether fell toward $2,000 as rising oil prices, falling equities and weak liquidity sparked risk-off flows and pressured altcoins.
- CoinDeskScore: 70
U.S. midterms pack major digital assets wallop as Stand With Crypto preps strategy
The terrain of Congress is likely to shift considerably even as the crypto sector continues to chase fundamental legislation.
- CoinDeskScore: 70
MARA Holdings higher by 10% after selling $1.1 billion in bitcoin to fund debt buyback
The strategic move cuts debt, reduces dilution risk, and strengthens the balance sheet for expansion into AI and energy infrastructure, said the company.
- The BlockScore: 70
DeFi lender Moonwell faces governance attack as $1,800 vote push threatens $1 million in funds
Moonwell is facing a governance attack after a $1,800 token purchase was used to push a proposal that could drain over $1 million.
- DecryptScore: 70
MARA Stock Pops on $1.1 Billion Bitcoin Sale as BTC Miner Buys Back Convertible Debt
The company is chasing opportunities with AI alongside a growing number of its peers as Bitcoin mining margins remain stretched.
- CoinDeskScore: 70
The privacy paradox: regulating zero-knowledge finance in the EU and beyond
How regulators are balancing the "untraceable" promise of ZK-proofs with strict new anti-money laundering mandates – and what it means for the future of anonymous wealth.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Euro stablecoins dominate non-dollar market, Visa-backed report finds
Euro stablecoins now make up more than 80% of non-dollar supply, with EURC leading volumes as MiCA and payment-rail integrations support adoption.
- DecryptScore: 70
Brazil Passes Law to Use Seized Bitcoin, Crypto to Fund Public Security Measures
A new law in Brazil will allow authorities to seize digital assets like Bitcoin to help combat organized crime and fund public security.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Brazil passes law allowing seized crypto to be used for public security
Aimed at fighting organized crime groups, the new law allows confiscated assets including crypto to be used for ”police re-equipment, training, and special operations.”
- DecryptScore: 70
XRP Falls to 2-Week Low as Ripple Deploys AI to Boost Ledger Security
Ripple is rolling out AI-driven security testing across the XRP Ledger, with an AI-assisted red team that has already uncovered fresh bugs.
- CointelegraphScore: 70
Nasdaq tokenization plans could split trading into two markets — TD Securities
Tokenized stocks could shift trading beyond US exchanges, raising the risk of price gaps and fragmented markets, according to TD Securities.
- CoinDeskScore: 70
Top Democrat on House committee questions Kraken's Federal Reserve account
Maxine Waters, who would likely take the House Financial Services Committee gavel again if Democrats win the House, sent a letter to the Kansas City Fed.
- The BlockScore: 65
Goldman Sachs-backed Canton chain integrates with LayerZero
The Canton Network was designed specifically for regulated institutions with major firms like Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, and DTCC.
- The BlockScore: 65
BlackRock’s tokenized BUIDL fund taps Chronicle for new ‘verification layer’
BlackRock's BUIDL is the largest tokenized fund with about $1.7 billion worth of Treasuries, overnight repos, and cash under management.
- CointelegraphScore: 65
UK pushes ahead with temporary ban on political crypto donations
The government plans to implement the ban by amending the Representation of the People Bill, with changes taking "retrospective effect" from March 25.
- DecryptScore: 65
Bhutan Moves $37M in Bitcoin to Exchanges, Holdings Down Two-Thirds From Peak
With its latest transfer of Bitcoin to exchanges, Bhutan has reduced its sovereign holdings to 4,453 BTC from nearly 13,000 BTC in late 2024.
- The BlockScore: 65
CZ-owned Trust Wallet launches AI agents that can execute crypto trades
The Trust Wallet Agent Kit infrastructure lets AI agents execute real crypto transactions across more than 25 blockchains.
- CoinDeskScore: 65
GameStop turned its $368 million bitcoin stash into an options income play
The video retailer sparked speculations of selling bitcoin after it transferred nearly all its coins to Coinbase Prime in January.
- DecryptScore: 65
Trump Policy Has Crypto Privacy Developers in a 'Very Bad State', Says Coin Center
The Trump DOJ has said it won't prosecute crypto software developers. But it's doing so anyway, and getting "binding legal clarity" is a major concern, says Coin Center's executive director.
- DecryptScore: 65
David Sacks Leaves White House Crypto Role With Key Legislation Still Unresolved
Sacks will continue advising the White House on technology policy as Congress debates market structure legislation that has formed the core of the administration’s crypto agenda.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Google targets 2029 post-quantum migration as threats draw nearer
Google has urged others to accelerate post-quantum efforts as it continues to develop Willow, one of the most powerful superconducting quantum processors today.
- The BlockScore: 60
Coinbase again declines to support updated Clarity Act draft: report
Its dissent still centers on the bill's language that would prevent platforms from paying yield on stablecoin holdings.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Bitcoin Depot picks ex-MoneyGram boss as CEO as state actions mount
Former MoneyGram veteran Alex Holmes is now leading Bitcoin Depot, as crypto ATM operators face mounting legal scrutiny in multiple US states.
- DecryptScore: 60
Crypto Case Over Money Transmitter Laws Dismissed by US Judge
The decision leaves unresolved whether developers of non-custodial crypto tools must comply with federal money-transmission rules.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Bitcoin’s quantum-resistance lag may become Ethereum’s bull case: Nic Carter
Crypto entrepreneur Nic Carter claims that Bitcoin developers still have their "head in the sand" when it comes to making Bitcoin quantum-resistant, compared to Ethereum.
- CoinDeskScore: 60
Some bitcoin indicators are still going the wrong way, challenging the bullish $70,000 holdout story
Key indicators such as ETF inflows cloud the bullish $70,000 holdout story
- CointelegraphScore: 60
CoinShares says up to 20% of Bitcoin miners are unprofitable
CoinShares says up to 20% of Bitcoin miners may be unprofitable at current hashprice levels, particularly those running older machines or paying higher power costs.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Circle leads Tazapay extension as total Series B reaches $36M
Tazapay said Circle led a Series B extension that brought total funding to $36 million as the company expands cross-border payment rails.
- The BlockScore: 60
Circle Ventures leads Tazapay Series B extension, bringing the round to $36 million
Circle Ventures led Tazapay’s Series B extension to $36M as the firm expands licensing and go-to-market efforts across emerging markets.
- The BlockScore: 60
UK sanctions crypto-linked marketplace Xinbi amid crackdown on Southeast Asia scam centres
Officials said the measures aim to target the financial infrastructure behind scams, including platforms used to sell stolen data.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Bitcoin dips 3% as analysis says $70K BTC price 'not obviously bearish'
Bitcoin lost its grip on $70,000 amid inflation and recession talk as analysis suggested that BTC price action lacked "outright stress."
- CoinDeskScore: 60
The NYSE wants to bring blockchain to Wall Street without breaking the existing system
The exchange's chief of product development, Jon Herrick, said blockchain technology will be layered into current systems rather than replace them.
- DecryptScore: 60
UK Sanctions Crypto Marketplace Xinbi in Crackdown on Southeast Asian Scam Centers
The UK has targeted a Chinese-language crypto selling stolen personal data to fraudsters operating from scam compounds in Southeast Asia.
- The BlockScore: 60
JPMorgan says bitcoin shows safe-haven-like demand during Iran war as gold and silver weaken
Bitcoin has held up better than gold and silver during the Iran war, with signs of inflows and rising activity, JPMorgan analysts said.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
CFTC chair Selig says blockchain could help verify AI-generated content
The regulator views timestamps and onchain identifiers as tools to distinguish real media from synthetic content, while calling for a light-touch approach to regulating AI agents.
- CoinDeskScore: 60
OKX won’t rush IPO as exec warns poor listings hurt crypto industry
OKX says it will delay going public until it can deliver consistent shareholder returns, even after a $25 billion valuation tied to its NYSE parent company deal.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Bitcoin floor ‘near $70K’ as TradFi returns: Will war, inflation break their belief?
Bitcoin mass adoption by institutional investors has resumed, but global instability and the risk of rising US inflation put a lid on BTC’s breakouts above $70,000.
- CointelegraphScore: 60
Bitcoin gained 655% the last time this supply in profit metric dropped to 50%
Bitcoin’s total supply in profit metric fell below 50% in February, a threshold linked to previous BTC accumulation phases. Does data predict a similar outcome?
- The BlockScore: 55
Anchorage becomes first federally chartered US firm to bring Tron ‘inside the regulatory perimeter’
Tron is a top chain for stablecoin usage, though it has largely operated outside the U.S. due to regulatory concerns.
- DecryptScore: 55
Stablecoin Giant Tether Expands Leading Gold-Backed Token to BNB Chain
Tether’s gold-backed XAUT token, with a $2.5 billion market cap, is now available on BNB Chain following the precious metal’s recent surge.
- The BlockScore: 55
Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest turns to Kalshi to inform investment strategies, hedge risk
ARK said it would use Kalshi to “hedge exposure to discrete outcomes that impact portfolio positions” and macroeconomic risks.
- CoinDeskScore: 50
XRP volatility hits cycle lows as $1.40 support comes into focus
Tight range and fading momentum suggest a breakout is near, with direction hinging on $1.40 hold.
- CointelegraphScore: 50
US recession odds near 50%: Can Bitcoin copy 2020 comeback gains?
US recession fears multiplied this week as BlackRock's Larry Fink warned of a "global" downturn over oil prices, with Bitcoin still tied to stocks.
- CointelegraphScore: 50
Coinbase-backed crypto advocacy group unveils 2026 election plan
Following its successes mobilizing crypto-minded voters in 2024, Stand With Crypto said it would prioritize House races in two US states for the midterms.
- The BlockScore: 50
Bitcoin miners face breakeven pressure as AI pivot accelerates, CoinShares says
Head of Research James Butterfill said some listed bitcoin miners could derive as much as 70% of revenue from AI by the end of 2026.
- The BlockScore: 50
USDT0 goes live on payments-focused blockchain Tempo
USDT0 tokens are minted using LayerZero's Omnichain Fungible Token standard and maintain a 1:1 backing with USDT.
- The BlockScore: 50
Bitcoin trades narrow corridor as macro pressures throttle liquidity ahead of potential breakout: analysts
Bitcoin is holding near $70,000 as analysts flag $72,000K as a key breakout zone and note a mix of macro pressures and tight liquidity.
- DecryptScore: 50
What Is Bluesky? The Decentralized Social Media Rival to Elon Musk's X
While Bluesky seems familiar on the surface, the AT protocol architecture it runs on has the potential to be revolutionary.
- DecryptScore: 50
Bitcoin, Ethereum Slip as Trump Says He's 'Not Desperate' to End Iran War
Bitcoin fell alongside stocks as investors weighed conflicting accounts regarding Iran’s willingness to end conflict in the Middle East.
- CoinDeskScore: 50
Crypto edges off of worst levels after Trump extends Iran strike pause
It was an ugly day all around in markets as the Iran war has sent oil prices and bond yields surging higher.
- CoinDeskScore: 45
Bitcoin has traded in a tight range for nearly 50 days – but this is not a "bear flag"
Extended range-bound price action signals structural consolidation rather than a textbook bearish continuation, despite rising downside risks.
- The BlockScore: 45
Stand With Crypto launches voter hub, endorses candidates ahead of November midterm elections
Stand With Crypto is throwing its weight behind a slate of congressional candidates as it rolls out a new “voter hub."
- CoinDeskScore: 45
Crypto for Advisors: The evolution of stablecoins
From niche trading instrument to global financial infrastructure: How stablecoins are extending the US dollar’s reach and what advisors need to know.
- CoinDeskScore: 45
Bitcoin slips below $69,000 as oil rebounds on fading Middle East peace hopes
Crypto prices and risk assets remain at the mercy of macro headlines for now, one analyst said.
- CointelegraphScore: 40
Swan Bitcoin seeks to subpoena Cantor Fitzgerald, ex-CEO in ex-staff dispute
Swan Bitcoin claims that Howard Lutnick likely knew about its failed Tether mining venture, after which employees allegedly stole documents, resigned and launched a rival firm.
- The BlockScore: 40
Bipartisan lawmakers introduce PREDICT Act to bar federal officials from prediction markets
Two U.S. lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan bill to ban government officials from trading on prediction markets.
- CointelegraphScore: 40
Bitcoin in ‘later stages’ of bear market: Watch these BTC price levels
Bitcoin was down 44% from its $126,000 all-time highs as key onchain and technical indicators suggested BTC is entering the late phase of the bear market.
- CointelegraphScore: 40
Is Bitcoin’s governance too slow to fend off quantum risks?
BOLT Technologies founder Yoon Auh says the real challenge in the quantum transition is whether blockchain networks can coordinate system-wide upgrades.
- DecryptScore: 40
Morning Minute: Trump’s New Science Council Is a Who’s Who of AI and Crypto
Trump just stacked his science council and crypto has a seat at the table, while Circle's worst day is looking more like an overreaction.
- CoinDeskScore: 40
CoinDesk 20 performance update: index falls 3.2% as all constituents trade lower
Aave (AAVE) declined 5.6% and Cardano (ADA) dropped 4.8%, leading the index lower from Wednesday.
- CoinDeskScore: 40
Stablecoin rewards restrictions can slow but not stop Circle's USDC, says Citigroup
USDC adoption hinges on volume, not circulation, the bank said
- CointelegraphScore: 40
‘Active Treasury’ is a dangerous misnomer that must not be ignored
The term "Active Treasury" misleads everyone. Digital asset treasuries chasing yield via staking and tokens become operators, not holders, demanding fund-grade governance or regulatory reclassification.
- CoinDeskScore: 40
Bitcoin holds ground as gold, silver slide on ETF outflows and liquidity strains: JPMorgan
The bank said institutional unwinding and weakening liquidity have hit precious metals, while bitcoin shows steadier flows and improving momentum amid geopolitical stress.
- CointelegraphScore: 40
Mezo taps Aerodrome to support token trading on Base in Bitcoin DeFi push
The Bitcoin lending protocol will allocate 2.25% of its token supply to Aerodrome users as it looks to expand activity for its token and stablecoin.
- The BlockScore: 40
The Daily: Fannie Mae’s crypto-backed mortgage push, Trust Wallet’s AI trading agents, MARA’s 15,000 BTC sale, and more
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
- CointelegraphScore: 35
Circle stock CRCL hints at 25% rebound as market shuns CLARITY Act fears
Bernstein kept its $190 price target for the Circle stock while Bitwise predicted the company's worth will grow 200% to $75 billion by 2030.
- DecryptScore: 35
Retail Investors Growing Exposed to Bitcoin Giant Strategy’s STRC Over MSTR, Says CEO
Strategy CEO Phong Le signaled that retail investors are growing interested in its flagship preferred share relative to its common stock.
- DecryptScore: 30
Bitcoin Slips Under $70K as Pentagon Prepares ‘Final Blow’ in Iran
Bitcoin's support level is vulnerable as Trump's five-day pause of strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure is set to expire, analysts said.
- CointelegraphScore: 30
Elon Musk’s X taps ex-Aave product chief Benji Taylor to lead design
X hires former Aave chief product officer and Base design lead Benji Taylor as head of design, as the company prepares to roll out its X Money payments product.
- CoinDeskScore: 30
Why big banks are snubbing open ledgers to build their own private blockchains
DRW founder Don Wilson says public blockchains conflict with how institutions trade and manage risk, limiting adoption.
- CryptoSlateScore: 30
Playnance G Coin shifts from breakout launch to utility test
From launch milestone to durability test In less than a week, the Playnance story shifted from launch setup to live market read. CryptoSlate’s March 18 coverage framed G Coin as entering its public milestone with more than 200,000 holders already on the tracker and a live entertainment ecosystem beh...
- CointelegraphScore: 30
Onchain real-world perps surge, while altcoin rout drags on: Report
Brent crude oil, the global benchmark stands at about $107 per barrel at the time of writing.
- DecryptScore: 30
Wikipedia Bans AI-Generated Text in Articles Under New Editing Policy
The online encyclopedia bars AI-written content but allows limited AI-assisted copyediting under strict rules.
- DecryptScore: 30
First Sora, Now Sexy Chat? OpenAI Cancels Erotic ChatGPT Mode
The reported decision follows earlier promises to introduce adult content features in ChatGPT, and comes amid debate over AI intimacy.
- DecryptScore: 25
Is AGI Here? Not Even Close, New AI Benchmark Suggests
ARC-AGI-3 dropped the same week Jensen Huang declared AGI achieved. Gemini scored 0.37%. GPT-5.4 got 0.26%. Humans hit 100%.
- CointelegraphScore: 25
Bittensor's TAO price may plunge 40% within five weeks: Fractal data
TAO's price has rallied 160% in over a month, but is printing a familiar golden cross that has preceded massive price corrections in the past.
- CryptoSlateScore: 20
How Cravin uses provably fair verification in mystery boxes
Cravin combines provably fair verification with a Fair Value Guarantee that returns the difference in Credits when an item lands below the box price, pairing auditability with a smoother user experience. For years, the industry’s consumer story has centered on spending. Stablecoin rails, merchant se...
- CoinDeskScore: 20
Everyone's calling bitcoin resilient, may be it's just complacent
Your day-ahead look for March 26, 2026
- CointelegraphScore: 20
Blockchain philanthropy fails Africa’s real-world test
Crypto philanthropy in Africa builds moments, not enduring systems. Transparency without local ownership and maintenance delivers aid dependency, not dignity.
- CoinDeskScore: 20
Strategy’s 11.5% dividend equity bounces back faster than historical average to unlock more bitcoin buying
Preferred shares recovered in nine days after their ex-dividend drop, enabling further bitcoin accumulation.