Lawmakers signaled a major advance Wednesday toward passing the long-awaited CLARITY Act, the bill intended to create a clearer market-structure framework for cryptocurrencies in the United States. Tentative Stablecoin Deal Politico reported that key senators have reached a tentative agreement with the White House on language meant to bridge a central dispute between banks and crypto firms over stablecoin yields — a development that could unblock the legislation in the coming weeks. Senator Thom Tillis and Senator Angela Alsobrooks are the lead negotiators credited with forging the understanding alongside White…
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Bitcoin Wavers At $70K As Iran War Rocks Markets
Bitcoin searches for equilibrium at $70,000 while rising crude oil prices and tanking stock markets have investors worried over the future of inflation in the US. Bitcoin’s (BTC) swift rejection from its $76,000 range high on Tuesday, and the subsequent sell-off below $70,000, raised concerns among traders that the bottom is not in for BTC. Chartered market technician Aksel Kibar suggested that a bearish wedge pattern similar to the one seen from December 2025 to early January 2026 may be forming again. Kibar said, “Breakdown of the lower boundary will…
CFTC Publishes FAQs Defining Bitcoin, Ether, Stablecoin Roles in Margin
CFTC defines how bitcoin, ether, and stablecoins function in derivatives margin, applying risk-based haircuts and tighter usage limits while reinforcing structured oversight instead of banning crypto from core market activity. CFTC Formalizes Crypto Margin Treatment With Risk-Based Haircuts Regulatory treatment of bitcoin, ether, and stablecoins within U.S. derivatives markets is evolving toward structured oversight rather […] Original
Google Threat Intelligence Sounds Alarm on Latest Crypto Malware Threat
Google Threat Intelligence has identified a new form of crypto-stealing malware called “Ghostblade” that affects Apple iOS devices and is part of the “DarkSword” suite of browser-based malware tools designed to steal private keys and other sensitive information. Ghostblade is written in JavaScript and designed for rapid data theft. The crypto-stealing malware activates, grabs sensitive data from the compromised device, and relays it to malicious servers, according to Google Threat Intelligence. The Ghostblade malware does not run 24/7 on the compromised device, does not require extra plug-ins to function, and…
Institutions Expect Digital Asset Prices to Rebound in 2026
Institutional demand for crypto is holding up despite ongoing turbulence, with new data showing large investors are preparing to increase allocations even after the market’s sharp sell-off since October. At the same time, stablecoins are gaining traction across both retail and institutional channels. Japan is moving ahead with regulated USDC (USDC) lending products, while new models tied to real-world assets are beginning to take shape. Elsewhere, crypto companies continue to tap traditional capital markets, with Abra pursuing a public listing via a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) deal. Together, the…
XRP Analyst Says Don’t Get Ahead Of Yourself Until This Level Is Broken
XRP’s rebound to $1.50 over the past few days has given bulls something to work with, but one analyst is warning that the market may be celebrating too early. Recent price data show XRP pushed into the mid-$1.50s and even tagged $1.60 this week before momentum cooled again. However, a crypto analyst who goes by the name Guy on the Earth on the social media platform X pointed out that bullish traders should not get ahead of themselves yet until XRP breaks above one proper price level. The Push To…
Ledger Hires Ex-Circle Executive as CFO, Opens NYC Office Amid US Expansion
Crypto hardware provider Ledger has appointed former Circle executive John Andrews as chief financial officer and opened a New York office as part of its US expansion. Andrews previously led capital markets and investor relations at Circle. According to Friday’s announcement, the New York office is part of a multi-million-dollar investment in Ledger’s US operations and will create dozens of roles across enterprise and marketing teams. It will serve as a hub for the company’s institutional business, including its Ledger Enterprise platform, which provides custody and governance tools for digital…
Market Resilience: Bitcoin Holds $69,500 Floor Despite Global Equity Slump
Bitcoin showed typical volatility on March 20, swinging between $69,500 and $71,356 before closing nearly flat with a 0.1% gain and a $1.39 trillion market cap. Market Resilience and Equity Parallels Bitcoin’s trademark volatility was once again on display Friday, March 20, as the cryptocurrency swung from $69,500 to an intraday peak of $71,356 before […] Original
Binance Leads XRP Whale Exodus As 530M Tokens Exit In Single-Day Surge
XRP is consolidating after several days of volatility and sharp price swings around the $1.50 level, as the market attempts to stabilize following recent directional uncertainty. While price action has slowed, traders remain cautious, watching for confirmation of either a continuation move or a deeper retrace. Related Reading Beneath the surface, on-chain data points to a notable shift in market behavior. According to a CryptoQuant report, high-value XRP withdrawals are becoming increasingly dominant across multiple exchanges, with Binance emerging as the primary hub for these movements. The Multi-Exchange Daily Outflow…
Onchain Data Says Ether May Have Bottomed: Will Traders Buy?
A key Ether (ETH) onchain indicator has climbed to its highest level in over three years, a level last seen when ETH bottomed during the 2022 bear market cycle. The signal supports the case for an early bottoming phase, despite the weak spot demand and muted price action. Data suggests that ETH may stabilize near the local floor around $2,000, but a sweep of lower price levels remains possible in the coming weeks. Ether taker flow spikes: Does this confirm the ETH bottom? The 30-day average of positive Ether net…