Month: March 2026

Bitcoin Slips Below $69K as Conflicting US-Iran Reports Trigger Geopolitical Whiplash – Markets and Prices Bitcoin News

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Mixed Signals Trigger Mid-Morning Slide Bitcoin reversed course Tuesday, briefly dipping below the $69,000 mark as geopolitical whiplash from conflicting U.S.-Iran talks rattled risk assets. After hitting an intraday peak of $71,382, the leading cryptocurrency struggled to sustain its upward momentum, though it initially managed to defend the $71,000 threshold. The primary catalyst for the mid-morning shift was a stark divergence in diplomatic narratives. While President Donald Trump claimed “major points of agreement” in ongoing talks, Tehran countered by dismissing the reports as psychological warfare. By 9 a.m. EST, bitcoin…

CFTC Chair Launches Innovation Task Force Focused on Crypto Framework

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Chair Michael Selig said that the task force was an example of “future-proofing“ regulation at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is looking to embrace innovation in its regulatory approach to crypto and blockchain with the launch of a new Innovation Task Force, according to a Tuesday notice. Chair Michael Selig said that the task force will work with the regulator’s Innovation Advisory Committee to create a framework focused on crypto, blockchain, AI, and prediction markets. The effort will be led by Michael Passalacqua,…

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▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io Dollar Index hits a 4-year low, Gold makes new record highs, and liquidity is slowly coming back — but Bitcoin is still fighting a do-or-die battle near $90K. All eyes are on today’s FOMC meeting. Rates may stay on hold, but Powell’s tone could decide the next big move. A hint of March rate cuts = super bullish for crypto. ETF flows, global liquidity, and key chart levels are lining up. Is Bitcoin ready for the breakout… or another shakeout? 📊 Stay…

UTXO Data Challenges Traditional Cycle Narratives

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Bitcoin is trading above the $71,000 level as the market navigates heightened volatility, reflecting a phase of uncertainty following recent price swings. While short-term momentum remains unstable, underlying on-chain data suggests that the current market structure may differ significantly from previous cycles. Related Reading According to a CryptoQuant report, UTXO Age Bands data for 2025–2026 presents a pattern that contrasts sharply with historical bear markets. In both the 2018 and 2021 cycles, the share of Bitcoin held for six months or longer declined rapidly, signaling widespread distribution as long-term holders…

Tether Engages Big Four for First Full Audit – Crypto News Bitcoin News

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New Transparency Push for Tether With Major Financial Audit Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin, has announced plans to undergo its first full independent financial audit by a Big Four accounting firm. The move marks a major step for a company that has long faced scrutiny over its reserves and transparency. According to the announcement, the audit will cover Tether’s full financial statements. This includes its mix of digital assets, traditional reserves, and tokenized liabilities. With USDT’s market value now above $184 billion and more than 550 million…

Lombard, Bitwise Partner to Unlock Bitcoin Yield Without Custody Transfer

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Lombard, a company building Bitcoin-based lending infrastructure, will team with Bitwise Asset Management to enable institutions to earn yield and borrow against Bitcoin (BTC) without moving assets out of custody, aiming to unlock hundreds of billions of dollars in Bitcoin held in institutional custody. The partnership was announced Tuesday at the Digital Asset Summit in New York.  Jacob Phillips, CEO and co-founder of Lombard, told Cointelegraph:  The breakthrough is Bitcoin Smart Accounts—connecting two previously isolated worlds: institutional custody and onchain finance. According to an announcement shared with Cointelegraph, Bitwise will…

Circle Stock Drops 20% as Clarity Act Yield Rules and Tether Audit Shakes Performance – Bitcoin News

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CRCL Faces Double Blow From U.S. Policy Draft and Rival Audit News Circle Internet Financial (NYSE: CRCL) saw its shares tumble roughly 20% intraday on March 24, 2026, sliding from early highs near $125 to lows around $101 in what marked its steepest decline since going public in June 2025. Heavy trading volume accompanied the drop, with more than 30 million shares changing hands as the stock hovered between $102 and $108 by mid-afternoon EDT, depending on the data source. The sell-off wiped out a chunk of the company’s recent…

Bitcoin Holders Move to Cash as Volatility Remains High

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Bitcoin (BTC) holders are gradually becoming less prone to panic selling and instead building up cash buffers to deploy during discounted BTC buying opportunities. Onchain data supports this view, highlighting a large surge in stablecoin activity, with USD Coin (USDC) and Tether’s USDt (USDT) transfers reaching a combined $440 billion on March 22.  This shift in investor behavior aligns with the increasing risk-off approach seen in markets as the United States Federal Reserve dismissed near-term interest rate cut expectations, amid rising energy prices due to the ongoing US and Israel-Iran…

Circle (CRCL) Crashes Below $100 After Senate Revises Crypto Bill To Ban Stablecoin Rewards

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Ronaldo is an experienced crypto enthusiast dedicated to the nascent and ever-evolving industry. With over five years of extensive research and unwavering dedication, he has cultivated a profound interest in the world of cryptocurrencies. Ronaldo’s journey began with a spark of curiosity, which soon transformed into a deep passion for understanding the intricacies of this groundbreaking technology. Driven by an insatiable thirst for knowledge, Ronaldo has delved into the depths of the crypto space, exploring its various facets, from blockchain fundamentals to market trends and investment strategies. His tireless exploration…