Memecoins outpace bitcoin, ether as 'barbell strategy' wins out
Your day-ahead look for March 16, 2026
Your day-ahead look for March 16, 2026
South Korea fines Bithumb $24 million, orders 6-month partial suspension over AML violations
The fine stems from approximately 6.65 million violations related to KYC and transaction restrictions.
The fine stems from approximately 6.65 million violations related to KYC and transaction restrictions.
SEC drops lawsuit against BitClout’s Nader Al-Naji
The regulator ended its civil enforcement case accusing the DeSo creator of wire fraud and selling unregistered crypto securities.
The regulator ended its civil enforcement case accusing the DeSo creator of wire fraud and selling unregistered crypto securities.
Michael Saylor's Strategy made another huge buy of bitcoin, adding $1.57 billion worth last week
The company's stack now stands at 761,068 bitcoin, acquired for $57.61 billion.
The company's stack now stands at 761,068 bitcoin, acquired for $57.61 billion.
Metaplanet raises $255 million to accelerate bitcoin accumulation
The Japanese bitcoin treasury firm structured the financing with premium-priced shares and warrants that could unlock up to $531 million.
The Japanese bitcoin treasury firm structured the financing with premium-priced shares and warrants that could unlock up to $531 million.
U.S., UK, Canada start Operation Atlantic to disrupt crypto approval-phishing scams
International law enforcement effort targets approval-phishing schemes tied to crypto investment fraud.
International law enforcement effort targets approval-phishing schemes tied to crypto investment fraud.
Bitmine buys 60,999 ether as Tom Lee touts crypto strength amid Iran war
The ether treasury firm now holds nearly 4.6 million ETH, while maintaining a $1.2 billion cash position despite ramping up acquisitions.
The ether treasury firm now holds nearly 4.6 million ETH, while maintaining a $1.2 billion cash position despite ramping up acquisitions.
Crypto wealth platform Abra to go public through $750 million SPAC deal
The transaction is expected to deliver as much as $300 million in cash, which will be used to expand the company's institutional crypto lending, yield and custody offerings.
The transaction is expected to deliver as much as $300 million in cash, which will be used to expand the company's institutional crypto lending, yield and custody offerings.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: Ethereum (ETH) price jumps 8.8%, leading index higher
Polkadot (DOT), up 8.5% from Friday, joined Ethereum (ETH) as a top performer.
Polkadot (DOT), up 8.5% from Friday, joined Ethereum (ETH) as a top performer.
Bitcoin outperforms gold and stocks in global turmoil as ETFs and Strategy accumulate
Wall Street broker Bernstein took note of an institutional ownership shift as behind bitcoin's resilience during this latest bout of global turmoil.
Wall Street broker Bernstein took note of an institutional ownership shift as behind bitcoin's resilience during this latest bout of global turmoil.
Bitcoin eyes $75,000, nearing 25% bounce from February bottom
Gains came for crypto and stocks as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz appeared to ease slightly, sending oil prices lower.
Gains came for crypto and stocks as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz appeared to ease slightly, sending oil prices lower.
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Institutions had ‘diamond hands’ during bitcoin's 50% plunge, Bitwise's Matt Hougan says
“The wildest thing about my $1 million prediction is that it's not wild at all,” said the digital asset fund manager's CIO.
“The wildest thing about my $1 million prediction is that it's not wild at all,” said the digital asset fund manager's CIO.
Circle is up 100% in a month: Why this boring stablecoin stock is suddenly the hottest trade in crypto
The stablecoin issuer has rallied as analysts point to growing demand for USDC, a higher interest-rate environment and the rapid expansion of tokenized assets.
The stablecoin issuer has rallied as analysts point to growing demand for USDC, a higher interest-rate environment and the rapid expansion of tokenized assets.
Ethereum Foundation’s new mandate sparks debate about its role, priorities
The document quickly sparked debate across the Ethereum community, with supporters saying it reinforces the network’s core principles. Critics, however, argue the mandate signals the foundation intends to take a backseat just as institutional interest in blockchain is accelerating.
The document quickly sparked debate across the Ethereum community, with supporters saying it reinforces the network’s core principles. Critics, however, argue the mandate signals the foundation intends to take a backseat just as institutional interest in blockchain is accelerating.
Ether surges 10%, leading crypto rebound as ETF demand, Bitmine buying pick up
Fresh ETF inflows, digital asset treasury buying and a shift away from bitcoin to altcoins are helping lift the second-largest cryptocurrency.
Fresh ETF inflows, digital asset treasury buying and a shift away from bitcoin to altcoins are helping lift the second-largest cryptocurrency.
OpenSea delays highly anticipated token launch, citing challenging crypto market conditions
The platform will end its rewards waves, offer optional fee refunds for certain traders and introduce 0% token trading fees for 60 days starting March 31 as it promotes its revamped marketplace.
The platform will end its rewards waves, offer optional fee refunds for certain traders and introduce 0% token trading fees for 60 days starting March 31 as it promotes its revamped marketplace.
AI-linked crypto tokens surge as Nvidia's Jensen Huang touts agentic future
CEO Jensen Huang predicted $1 trillion in chip demand through 2027 and praised OpenClaw and the rapid rise of agentic AI systems.
CEO Jensen Huang predicted $1 trillion in chip demand through 2027 and praised OpenClaw and the rapid rise of agentic AI systems.
Bitcoin just surged past $75,000. Derivatives seem to be driving the rally.
Bitcoin's move, led by unwinding of shorts, has lifted the broader crypto market, with the CoinDesk 20 Index up 5%.
Bitcoin's move, led by unwinding of shorts, has lifted the broader crypto market, with the CoinDesk 20 Index up 5%.
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Bitcoin’s derivatives-led rally is already unraveling. Prices are back below $75,000
Bitcoin briefly surged to a six-week high above $75,000 before quickly retreating, underscoring the fragility of the latest rally.
Bitcoin briefly surged to a six-week high above $75,000 before quickly retreating, underscoring the fragility of the latest rally.
Crypto majors post double-digit weekly gains as bitcoin tests $75,000 ahead of Fed decision
Ether jumped 13%, XRP surged 11%, and solana gained 9.7% over seven days as $767 million in ETF inflows and ceasefire speculation fueled the broadest rally since before the war.
Ether jumped 13%, XRP surged 11%, and solana gained 9.7% over seven days as $767 million in ETF inflows and ceasefire speculation fueled the broadest rally since before the war.
XRP flips BNB as open interest builds back toward pre-crash levels
The token broke through $1.50 resistance on a 125% volume spike, pushing its market cap to $93.4 billion. Binance futures open interest has climbed 59% since October even as the price remains 58% below its high.
The token broke through $1.50 resistance on a 125% volume spike, pushing its market cap to $93.4 billion. Binance futures open interest has climbed 59% since October even as the price remains 58% below its high.
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