Strategy’s latest massive bitcoin purchase offers insight into its evolving funding model
A $1.18 billion preferred stock raise, roughly equivalent to 16,800 BTC, signals a shift away from common stock as dividend obligations top $1 billion.
A $1.18 billion preferred stock raise, roughly equivalent to 16,800 BTC, signals a shift away from common stock as dividend obligations top $1 billion.
Facing a crisis, Bitcoin treasury companies need to pivot to survive
Here, Wellener offers tactics that firms must use to prove they’re more than just a crypto play.
Here, Wellener offers tactics that firms must use to prove they’re more than just a crypto play.
Arizona Attorney General files criminal charges against prediction market Kalshi
Kris Mayes filed 20 criminal counts against the prediction market operator, escalating a multi-state legal clash over sports and election predictions markets.
Kris Mayes filed 20 criminal counts against the prediction market operator, escalating a multi-state legal clash over sports and election predictions markets.
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Mastercard's $1.8 billion deal 'a clear answer' to a massive shift in the global payment war
Analysts say the $1.8 billion acquisition shows stablecoins are moving from niche use to global settlement rails.
Analysts say the $1.8 billion acquisition shows stablecoins are moving from niche use to global settlement rails.
U.S SEC issues first-ever definitions for what crypto assets are securities
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission shared the informal guidance it'll use to classify crypto securities alongside its sister agency overseeing commodities.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission shared the informal guidance it'll use to classify crypto securities alongside its sister agency overseeing commodities.
Bitcoin's rally faces key hurdle with Wednesday's Fed meeting
Hot PPI inflation data in the morning and hawkish remarks by Powell in the afternoon would be the most damaging combination for risk assets, including crypto, Bitfinex analysts said.
Hot PPI inflation data in the morning and hawkish remarks by Powell in the afternoon would be the most damaging combination for risk assets, including crypto, Bitfinex analysts said.
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Senator Tim Scott says market structure negotiations are advancing
The South Carolina Republican said he might see a draft of stablecoin yield language as soon as this week, and other issues continue to be negotiated.
The South Carolina Republican said he might see a draft of stablecoin yield language as soon as this week, and other issues continue to be negotiated.
XRP hovers near $14 million options battleground that could sway trading
XRP is trading around $1.50, just above a key options cluster at $1.40 on Deribit.
XRP is trading around $1.50, just above a key options cluster at $1.40 on Deribit.
Bitrefill accuses North Korea-linked Lazarus hacker group for compromising 18,500 purchase records
Bitrefill will cover the losses from operational capital.
Bitrefill will cover the losses from operational capital.
Bitcoin's progress above $75,000 elusive after SEC, CFTC crypto guidance
Bitcoin remains stuck near key resistance around $75,000, leaving the broader market in limbo.
Bitcoin remains stuck near key resistance around $75,000, leaving the broader market in limbo.
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Bitcoin holds steady at $74,000 as traders turn cautious before Fed meeting
BTC consolidated with subdued volatility, while derivatives positioning and macro uncertainty signaled cautious market sentiment.
BTC consolidated with subdued volatility, while derivatives positioning and macro uncertainty signaled cautious market sentiment.
Bitcoin’s rally runs into 'sell the news' risk ahead of Fed decision
Two Prime data shows post-meeting weakness dominates, even as markets price a Fed hold and limited rate cuts ahead.
Two Prime data shows post-meeting weakness dominates, even as markets price a Fed hold and limited rate cuts ahead.
Powell's comments on oil, inflation are likely to guide bitcoin traders
Your day-ahead look for March 18, 2026
Your day-ahead look for March 18, 2026
UK lawmakers urge ‘immediate moratorium’ on crypto political donations
The committee highlighted that the fast payment traits of crypto, along with tools like mixers, tumblers, and AI-assisted splitting of payments below the £500 reporting threshold.
The committee highlighted that the fast payment traits of crypto, along with tools like mixers, tumblers, and AI-assisted splitting of payments below the £500 reporting threshold.
Bitcoin quickly pulls back to $72,300 as Iran fears team up with poor U.S. inflation data
The price of oil moved higher after reported attacks against Iran's South Pars gas field.
The price of oil moved higher after reported attacks against Iran's South Pars gas field.
RedotPay executive turnover clouds crypto payments firm's $4 billion U.S. IPO ambition
The company's internal strain, including reports of required long working hours, is overshadowing its push for a U.S. listing.
The company's internal strain, including reports of required long working hours, is overshadowing its push for a U.S. listing.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: index falls 3.1% as all constituents trade lower
Uniswap (UNI) declined 4.9% and Aave (AAVE) dropped 4.4%, leading the index lower.
Uniswap (UNI) declined 4.9% and Aave (AAVE) dropped 4.4%, leading the index lower.
Stripe-led payments blockchain Tempo goes live with protocol for AI agents
The Stripe-led blockchain targets fast, low-cost digital payments and a new Machine Payments Protocol that allows AI agents pay autonomously.
The Stripe-led blockchain targets fast, low-cost digital payments and a new Machine Payments Protocol that allows AI agents pay autonomously.
Bank of Korea adds two banks to digital won trials as real-world testing begins
Korea's central bank and nine commercial lenders started real-world testing of deposit tokens, including subsidy payments and peer-to-peer transfers.
Korea's central bank and nine commercial lenders started real-world testing of deposit tokens, including subsidy payments and peer-to-peer transfers.
Bitcoin hash rate is tumbling as Iran war lifts energy prices
A falling hash rate and the resultant pressure on miners could signal another potential capitulation phase, which could push prices down further
A falling hash rate and the resultant pressure on miners could signal another potential capitulation phase, which could push prices down further
Key U.S. senator on crypto market structure bill negotiation: 'We think we've got it"
Senator Cynthia Lummis, at the center of legislative talks, said the discussion is down to nuance and the bill will finally emerge from her committee in April.
Senator Cynthia Lummis, at the center of legislative talks, said the discussion is down to nuance and the bill will finally emerge from her committee in April.