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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.