Bitcoin holds $66K as Iran ground operation talk builds

A new report about possible US ground action in Iran has added fresh tension to global markets.  Summary Washington Post said planners reviewed Iran ground raid options while Bitcoin held near $66,500 Sunday. Bitcoin stayed flat through Sunday trading as investors waited for traditional markets to reopen overnight. Officials kept diplomacy in focus even as reports outlined possible raids near Iran’s Kharg Island. Bitcoin stayed near $66,500 on Sunday, but traders are watching whether broader risk assets react more sharply when US markets reopen. The Washington Post reported that the…

Strong and Free Elections Act Proposal Tightens Rules on Crypto Donations in Canada – News Bytes Bitcoin News

On March 26, 2026, the Government of Canada introduced for consideration the Strong and Free Elections Act, a proposed amendment to the Canada Elections Act (CEA) that would restrict political financing methods for federal parties, third parties, candidates and donors across Canada; the CEA is administered by the Chief Electoral Officer and enforced by the Commissioner of Canada Elections. The proposal would bar parties and third parties from accepting donations in forms that are difficult to trace—explicitly including cryptocurrency, money orders, and prepaid cards—and would require third‑party political activity funding…

Kraken’s Tokenized Equities Platform Lists VCXx Offering Exposure to SpaceX, OpenAI, Anthropic and More – News Bytes Bitcoin News

Kraken’s xStocks and Fundrise announced on March 27, 2026, that they are tokenizing the newly launched Fundrise Innovation Fund (NYSE: VCX) to create a single onchain asset, VCXx, giving eligible investors global access to a portfolio including SpaceX, OpenAI, Anthropic and Databricks. The tokenization will list VCXx on the xStocks platform in the coming days and is issued by Backed Assets (JE) Limited and offered via Payward Digital Solutions Ltd. The move extends tokenized equities beyond public markets into private-company exposure and enables VCXx to be used for onchain applications…

This Week in Crypto Law (Mar. 22, 2026) – Legal Bitcoin News

This Week in Crypto Law The opinion editorial below was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. This week in crypto law highlighted a growing reality: legal and regulatory uncertainty is no longer just a compliance issue. Rather, it is actively shaping markets, business decisions, and global policy. From stalled U.S. legislation impacting price forecasts to aggressive enforcement actions abroad, the legal landscape continues to define the trajectory of digital assets. Legal Gridlock Hits Crypto Market Forecasts Citigroup lowered its 12-month price targets for Bitcoin and Ether, citing…

Tezos Leads the Shift Toward User-Facing, Interactive Blockchain Summits – Crypto News Bitcoin News

Bridging Code and Experience The Tezos ecosystem returns to Cannes, France, on March 30 for Tezdev 2026. This fifth annual free event gathers global developers and creators near the Ethereum Community Conference to showcase blockchain innovation. This year’s flagship addition is the XP Zone, an interactive environment designed to bridge the gap between abstract code and tangible experience. Attendees will enter a signature 360-degree immersive room to interact live with projects currently scaling on the network. To drive engagement, the event will feature Tezquest, a series of hands-on challenges hosted…

Bitcoin Hashrate Reclaims 1 ZH/s as Hashprice Slides Lower – Mining Bitcoin News

Hashprice Falls 6.65% in Three Days As of Saturday, March 28, the network is running at 1.02 ZH/s, or 1,022 EH/s. The seven-day average from hashrateindex.com sits at 1,007 EH/s. On March 18, that same seven-day simple moving average (SMA) was at 931 EH/s — meaning miners have added roughly 76 EH/s of computational power in ten days. The last difficulty adjustment brought the difficulty down 7.76%. The next epoch is due April 2, 2026, and the estimated change at that point is an increase of around 6.43%. Blocks have…

Why Crypto-Backed Mortgages Matter for Expanding Access to Homeownership – Featured Bitcoin News

Housing Affordability Pressures Drive Crypto Mortgage Innovation Growing barriers to homeownership are prompting financial firms to redefine how wealth is evaluated, with Coinbase partnering with Better Home & Finance Holding Company to enable crypto-backed mortgages supported by Fannie Mae that allow borrowers to use bitcoin or USDC instead of cash for down payments. Access constraints stem from structural shifts in housing affordability and borrower qualification standards. According to the NAHB/Wells Fargo Cost of Housing Index (CHI) released in March 2026, a typical family earning the national median income of $104,200…

Robert Kiyosaki Highlights Bitcoin Strategy as He Flags Incoming Market Crash Risk – Featured Bitcoin News

Kiyosaki Outlines Plan to Get Richer During Market Crash Market uncertainty surrounding a potential economic downturn and market crash is leading investors to reconsider portfolio strategies, as Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki outlined his approach on X on March 27. He referenced writings by Edgar Cayce and Nostradamus in discussions of financial turmoil while stressing a move toward nontraditional assets. Kiyosaki described a long-standing strategy focused on accumulating and holding assets that cannot be created by monetary authorities. He explained: “Those who have followed me for years already…

Binance OTC Spike Reveals Intensifying Institutional Grip on Crypto Liquidity – Exchanges Bitcoin News

Binance OTC Growth Reflects Rising Institutional Liquidity Demand Deepening institutional involvement is changing how large cryptocurrency transactions are executed across private liquidity venues. Binance, a global digital asset exchange, indicated its OTC desk is capturing a rapidly expanding share of trading activity as block trades and structured deals gain traction. Binance CEO Richard Teng posted on X on March 28: “In just two months of 2026, we’ve already hit 25% of last year’s total OTC volume. The institutional demand for deep liquidity and trusted execution is stronger than ever.” Teng…

Bitcoin ETFs Cap Week With $225 Million Outflow as Ether Hits 8-Day Slide – Markets and Prices Bitcoin News

Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Deepen Losses as Weekly Selling Peaks The week did not end quietly. Instead, it closed with conviction, and not the kind bulls would have hoped for. Bitcoin ETFs recorded a steep $225.48 million in net outflows, marking one of the largest single-day withdrawals of the week. The selling was concentrated, but decisive. Blackrock’s IBIT accounted for the overwhelming majority, shedding $201.53 million alone. Bitwise’s BITB followed with $18.60 million in outflows, while Ark & 21Shares’ ARKB posted a smaller $5.35 million exit. There were no inflows to…