Nasdaq and Talos announced a partnership on March 23, 2026, to connect Talos’s digital asset infrastructure with Nasdaq’s Calypso and Trade Surveillance platforms. The collaboration creates a unified solution for managing tokenized collateral, allowing institutional market participants to bridge the gap between traditional and digital asset ecosystems in New York and global jurisdictions. The initiative targets over $35 billion in excess collateral currently trapped in non-interest-bearing measures by enabling real-time mobility of digital securities and cash equivalents. By integrating these workflows, the platforms provide institutional-grade compliance and cross-product analytics to…
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Moonpay Launches Open Wallet Standard to Unify AI Agent Payments – News Bytes Bitcoin News
On March 23, 2026, Moonpay launched the Open Wallet Standard (OWS), an open-source framework designed to solve fragmentation in the agent economy by allowing artificial intelligence (AI) agents to hold value and sign transactions without exposing private keys. The initiative arrives with backing from over 15 major organizations, including the Ethereum Foundation, Solana Foundation, and Paypal, and is currently available on Github, npm, and PyPI. The standard addresses a critical gap in machine-to-machine commerce by providing a unified encrypted vault that supports eight chain families, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana.…
4th HED Conference of Asia Concludes Successfully in Hong Kong – Branded Spotlight Bitcoin News
HONG KONG — From March 19 to 20, 2026, the 4th HED Conference of Asia, organized by Finfo Global, was successfully convened in Hong Kong. Under the theme “From Capital to Innovation: Rethinking Asset Allocation in a Disruptive Era” the summit brought together over 300 decision-makers from private banks, family offices, and asset management sectors. More than 50 industry experts engaged in deep-dive dialogues on RMB internationalization, cross-border fund structures, AI applications, the evolution of quantitative strategies, and wealth management transformation, charting the course for the future of Asia’s financial…
Capital B Completes Capital Increase and Acquires 44 Additional Bitcoin, Now Holds 2,888 BTC – News Bytes Bitcoin News
France-based Capital B, also known as The Blockchain Group, announced the completion of an At-the-Market (ATM) capital increase and warrant issuances on March 23, 2026. This financial restructuring involves partnerships with TOBAM and UTXO Management to support the firm’s specialized focus on data intelligence and decentralized technology. The company successfully acquired 44 bitcoin ( BTC) for $3.12 million (€2.7 million), bringing its total holdings to 2,888 BTC with an acquisition value of $309.34 million (€267.1 million). Key performance metrics reveal a year-to-date BTC yield of 0.72% and a total BTC…
H100 Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire Two Norway-Based Bitcoin Companies – News Bytes Bitcoin News
H100 Group AB (H100) announced on March 23, 2026, the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) to acquire Norwegian companies Moonshot AS and Never Say Die AS. This all-share transaction uses a bitcoin-for- bitcoin structure to merge the entities without diluting the underlying bitcoin exposure for existing shareholders. The strategic acquisition increases H100’s holdings from 1,051 to approximately 3,501 bitcoin, positioning the firm as a leading listed treasury company in Europe. The deal integrates the expertise of Norwegian Bitcoin pioneers while maintaining H100’s current listing structure and health tech…
Bitcoin ETFs Extend Weekly Inflows Despite Late-Week Pullback
Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) secured a fourth straight week of inflows despite late selling pressure. Ether lagged with consistent outflows, while solana and XRP posted modest gains. Crypto ETFs Split Week: Bitcoin Gains, Ether Bleeds Momentum told two different stories this week. Strength early on gave way to hesitation, yet not enough to undo the […] Original
Bitcoin Reclaims $71K, Global Markets Respite After Trump Postpones Iran Strike
Bitcoin experienced a rapid recovery on Monday, rising from $68,500 to $71,801 following President Trump’s easing of tensions regarding Iranian power plants. Trump Pivot Triggers Recovery Bitcoin staged a rapid recovery Monday, surging from $68,500 to a peak of $71,801 in a less than an hour. The catalyst was a sudden pivot from U.S. President […] Original
Strategy Unleashes $42 Billion Capital Blitz Following Massive Bitcoin Buy
Fresh off the heels of a 1,031 BTC stack, the Tysons Corner-based bitcoin titan Strategy Inc. is proving that when it comes to “buying the dip,” its appetite is officially bottomless. Bitcoin Treasury Firm Aims to Raise $42 Billion On Monday, the company—which currently sits on a mountain of 762,099 BTC—dropped a regulatory bombshell in […] Original
Bitcoin Recovers to $70K as Trump Announces Iran Dialogue Progress
Bitcoin climbed back above $70,000 Monday after President Donald Trump signaled a temporary cooling in U.S.-Iran tensions, offering markets a breather from days of escalation-driven volatility. Bitcoin Climbs Past $70K Amid Reported Middle East De-Escalation The move followed Trump’s statement citing diplomatic progress and announcing a five-day pause on planned strikes targeting Iranian energy infrastructure. […] Original
Bitcoin jumps to $71.5K as Trump pauses Iran strikes
Bitcoin rose sharply on March 23 after U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington had held constructive talks with Iran and would pause planned military strikes for five days. Summary Bitcoin rebounded from below $68,500 and briefly touched $71,500 after Trump announced a strike delay. Trump said US-Iran talks were productive and paused planned military action for five days. The rally liquidated nearly $270 million in short positions and pushed daily crypto liquidations higher. The move lifted market sentiment after several sessions of pressure linked to Middle East tensions. The rebound…