Trump Names Tech Titans to Science Policy Council A federal advisory body on science policy is being reconstituted to address technological change and economic impact. The White House said on March 25 that President Donald J. Trump appointed initial members to the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. Formed through an executive order, the panel is designed to shape national strategy across scientific and technical fields while drawing from private-sector and research expertise. The White House stated: “Today, President Donald J. Trump appointed the first members to his…
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BYDFi Expands European Reach With Next Block Expo 2026 Sponsorship in Warsaw – Branded Spotlight Bitcoin News
WARSAW, Poland, March 25, 2026 — Global crypto trading platform BYDFi is participating as a sponsor of Next Block Expo 2026, held March 24–25 in Warsaw, Poland. Now in its sixth edition, NBX positions itself as one of the largest crypto and blockchain gatherings in Central and Eastern Europe, with the 2026 event expanding into a larger venue and bringing together thousands of attendees, more than 140 speakers, and dozens of Web3 brands, builders, investors, and regulators for two days of networking, dealmaking, and industry discussion. BYDFi at Next Block…
Iran Ceasefire Odds Climb on Polymarket as Trump Signals Negotiations With Tehran – Bitcoin News
Iran Peace Talks Surface Much has shifted since U.S. President Donald Trump warned he would “obliterate” Iran’s power stations if the Strait of Hormuz remained closed. In the wake of that remark—which sent bitcoin’s price lower—the rhetoric has softened, with the president stating the U.S. was “in negotiations right now” with Iran. Precious metal prices have edged higher, while Brent crude (UKOIL) has eased alongside declines in West Texas Intermediate (WTI) prices, and crypto assets have also posted gains. U.S. equity futures point to a modest rebound on Wall Street,…
Bhutan Trims Bitcoin Treasury to 4,452 BTC After Latest $36M Transfer – Crypto News Bitcoin News
Bhutan Sovereign Bitcoin Wallet Moves $36.75 Million to QCP Capital Onchain analytics account @Onchainlens flagged the transaction first, with Arkham Intelligence labeling the source wallet address 3QkQz739oPCen7HfNQzaNyV6DwDx4JB7iS as a known Bhutan government-controlled address. The funds were split across two new wallets in a single transaction, one of which carries a QCP Capital association consistent with prior moves. Druk Holding and Investments (DHI), the royal government’s strategic development arm, oversees Bhutan’s bitcoin mining operations and the resulting treasury. The country began accumulating BTC around 2019–2020, using cheap hydropower to mine at…
Bitcoin Price Action Tightens With Neutral Oscillators, Bullish Bias in Averages – Markets and Prices Bitcoin News
Bitcoin Chart Outlook on March 25 Price action on bitcoin‘s daily chart reflected a market lacking directional conviction but not surrendering structure. Bitcoin held within a 24-hour range of $68,969 to $72,026, maintaining a position above key psychological support near $70,000. The absence of a decisive breakout or breakdown reinforces the interpretation of consolidation rather than reversal. Historical volume concentration below $70,000, extending toward $65,000, suggests underlying demand remains intact, acting as a buffer against sharper downside extensions. BTC/USD 1-day chart via Bitstamp on March 25, 2026. On the four-hour…
Bitwise and Lombard Partner to Launch Institutional Bitcoin Smart Accounts – News Bytes Bitcoin News
Lombard and Bitwise Asset Management announced a strategic partnership on March 24, 2026, to integrate Bitwise into the Bitcoin Smart Accounts (BSA) ecosystem. Scheduled for a Q2 2026 launch, this collaboration allows institutional holders to earn yield and borrow stablecoins through Morpho without moving assets from regulated custody. The initiative targets a market of $500 billion in idle institutional bitcoin by providing a programmatic way to recognize collateral through cryptographic receipts. Bitwise will manage yield strategies combining decentralized finance lending with real-world assets, while the infrastructure maintains existing security and…
Solana Foundation Launches New AI-Ready Developer Platform for Global Financial Institutions – News Bytes Bitcoin News
The Solana Foundation announced the launch of the Solana Developer Platform (SDP) on March 24, 2026. This artificial intelligence (AI)-ready infrastructure aggregates best-in-class ecosystem tools into a unified interface, allowing institutions like Mastercard and Western Union to deploy tokenized assets and payment flows. The platform currently features live issuance and payment modules, with a dedicated trading module scheduled for release later in 2026. By integrating over 20 infrastructure partners, SDP simplifies complex blockchain operations such as KYC compliance and node management for professional jurisdictions. Current integrations include support for AI…
European Central Bank Outlines Roadmap for Integrated European Digital Asset Ecosystem – News Bytes Bitcoin News
Executive Board Member Piero Cipollone of the European Central Bank (ECB) addressed the House of the Euro in Brussels on 23 March 2026 regarding the future of tokenized finance. He detailed the transition of digital markets from exploration to production, noting that European issuers have placed nearly €4 billion in distributed ledger technology (DLT) instruments since 2021. The speech emphasizes that the Eurosystem is building the necessary “rails” to overcome platform fragmentation and provide a secure public settlement anchor. The initiative introduces Pontes, a bridging solution scheduled for launch in…
Robinhood Board of Directors Authorizes New $1.5 Billion Share Repurchase Program – News Bytes Bitcoin News
The Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD) Board of Directors authorizes a new $1.5 billion share repurchase program as of March 2026. This move follows previous buyback authorizations from May 2024 and April 2025, adding over $1.1 billion in incremental capacity to the firm’s existing strategy. The global brokerage firm plans to execute this $1.5 billion authorization over approximately the next three years depending on market conditions. This decision follows the successful repurchase of over 25 million shares at an average price of $45 per share under previous board approvals. “This authorization…
Turkish Central Bank Considers Tapping Gold Reserves to Defend Lira – News Bytes Bitcoin News
The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) is holding private discussions to utilize its vast gold reserves to counter currency volatility linked to the ongoing war in Iran as of March 24, 2026. This potential strategy involves conducting swap transactions in the London market to bolster foreign currency liquidity and defend the lira’s value, according to Bloomberg. Turkey currently holds gold reserves valued at approximately $135 billion, with an estimated $30 billion stored at the Bank of England available for intervention. These measures are vital as the nation…