Today's Crypto Pulse
Bitcoin slides below $70k as energy‑price worries spark $1.8B in liquidations
Bitcoin fell under $70,000 amid heightened energy‑price uncertainty linked to U.S.–Iran tensions. The dip triggered roughly $1.8 billion in crypto liquidations, while institutional investors pulled more than $4.2 billion from digital‑asset positions.
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By the numbers: Strive acquires 2,500 Bitcoin for $185.2M
Nium Launches Dual-Network Stablecoin Card Issuance Platform
Nium has unveiled a dual‑network stablecoin card issuance platform that lets enterprises issue Visa and Mastercard cards through a single API. The service converts stablecoin balances to fiat at the point of sale, extending digital currency spend to hundreds of millions of merchant locations worldwide. By handling compliance, banking sponsorships and network agreements, the platform removes the need for businesses to build their own infrastructure. The launch signals Nium’s push to embed stablecoins into mainstream commerce.
The State Of Stablecoin In Japan
Japan’s first regulated yen‑pegged stablecoin, JPYC, launched in October 2025 after the 2023 revision of the Payment Services Act. Operating under a Type II funds‑transfer license, JPYC can issue and redeem up to ¥1 million (≈US$6,700) per user daily and targets roughly ¥10 trillion...
Bitcoin's Real Discount Comes After War Damage, Not Now
Bitcoin is down 46% from its ATH and people think that's the discount. Now is not a bad buying opportunity but: - Iran war is only 30 days in - Oil is above $100 - Hormuz is still blocked The discount is going to come...
The Macro Backdrop Is Turning Against Bitcoin
Bitcoin’s perceived decoupling from U.S. equities is fading as equities slide and macro risk‑off sentiment intensifies. The digital‑currency market is now tracking broader market moves, eroding the brief independence it showed earlier this month. This shift could slow or even...
Alatau, Kazakhstan’s Futuristic Crypto City, Faces Ground-Level Realities
Kazakhstan’s parliament approved a bill granting Alatau special status, placing the futuristic “crypto city” under direct government jurisdiction. The plan includes high‑profile projects such as a $250 million air‑taxi partnership with Joby Aviation and a 272‑meter skyscraper slated for 2029. Yet...
Progress Ochuko Eyaadah Is Building the Blockchain Infrastructure Africa’s Payments Ecosystem Deserves and Teaching Women to Do the Same
Progress Ochuko Eyaadah, a senior blockchain engineer at Toyow and developer‑relations mentor at Women in DeFi, is designing Africa‑focused blockchain frameworks that tokenise real‑world assets and link fiat with crypto. Her work on platforms like Toyow and Sytemap creates transparent,...
Little Pepe Meme Token Hits $28 Million in Stage 13 Presale, Near Full Allocation
Little Pepe ($LILPEPE) has raised $28,101,728 in its Stage 13 Ethereum presale, selling 16.94 billion of the 17.25 billion tokens allocated to this tier. The milestone underscores persistent investor appetite for meme‑coin projects that promise Layer‑2 utility and a structured incentive program.
Could Crypto iGaming Be a Game Changer in Ireland?
Ireland’s iGaming sector, a $1.5 billion market, is rapidly integrating cryptocurrency as a core payment method. Operators cite near‑instant settlements, lower fees, and enhanced privacy as key advantages over traditional banking. The rise of NFTs and play‑to‑earn models is reshaping ownership...
Geopolitics and Oil, Not Bullish Sentiment, Drive Crypto
🚨 Crypto Market Update - What’s Actually Driving Price Right Now: - Bitcoin is trading around $67K–$68K, holding steady after a recent dip toward the mid-$60Ks. - Ethereum is showing relative strength near $2K+, with altcoins starting to bounce as well. But zoom...
Active Automated Trading Finds Returns in Stagnant Bitcoin
The previous month has been positive, despite current market sentiment and low volatility. #Bitcoin hasn't moved at all, but you can clearly see that there's been a wide range the price has been moving within. Now, if you're simply holding the...
SEC Shakeup Renews Dispute Over Wall Street, Crypto Enforcement
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s enforcement chief abruptly resigned, sparking speculation over his successor amid a backdrop of historically low enforcement activity. Recent data show SEC actions against public companies and recoveries from fraud are at their weakest levels in...
Bitcoin's Staircase of Higher Lows Collapses, Floor Drops
Bitcoin hit $65,112 overnight. That's the lowest since the war started five weeks ago — and it broke something important. Since February 28, BTC had built a staircase of higher lows on each escalation: $64K, $66K, $68K, $69.4K, $70.6K. Monday...
Midas Closes $50M Series A to Scale On-Chain Investment Products
On-chain investment platform Midas announced a $50 million Series A round, bringing its total funding to $58.75 million. The round was led by RRE Ventures and Creandum, with participation from major crypto investors including Coinbase Ventures and Franklin Templeton. Midas’ technology tokenizes institutional‑grade...
FHFA Orders Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac to Count Crypto as Mortgage Collateral
Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William J. Pulte directed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to recognize cryptocurrency holdings when underwriting mortgages. The move gives digital‑asset owners a new path to homeownership without liquidating their crypto, but it also raises tax...
BlackRock's Crypto ETFs Lose $443 Million in One Week Amid Market Sell‑off
BlackRock saw $443 million net withdrawals from its spot Bitcoin (IBIT) and Ethereum (ETHA) ETFs over five trading days. The outflows, led by a $201.5 million single‑day dump on March 27, underscore waning demand as crypto prices slipped.
RedotPay Earns ISO/IEC 27001 Certification, Bolstering Stablecoin Payment Credibility
RedotPay, the Hong‑based stablecoin payment fintech, received ISO/IEC 27001 certification from SGS, confirming its information‑security management system meets global standards. The audit highlights robust encryption, data‑access controls and a security‑first culture, positioning the firm for deeper institutional partnerships.
Bitcoin Likely Bottoming Near $40K, Eyeing 6x Gains
When will Bitcoin bottom in 2026? $42K is my best guess. Why should you care? In 2022, I bought Bitcoin heavily around $20K. The bottom was $15K. I wasn't perfect, but I was close. I plan to do the same this year. Being 'wrong' but...
Altcoins Show Strong Bullish Divergence, Poised for Upward Rotation
Some interesting signals across most #Altcoin markets. A strong bullish divergence has been building in February, and it has become stronger as new lows were printed yesterday, followed by a quick bounce upwards. Are we going to see a rotation upwards without...
FTX Payout, U.S. Jobs: Crypto Week Ahead
Crypto markets face heightened volatility this week as the FTX Recovery Trust is slated to distribute roughly $2.2 billion to its creditors on March 31. At the same time, U.S. macro data—including non‑farm payrolls and unemployment figures—are due early April, potentially influencing...
Profitable Bitcoin Strategies: Bear Gains, Bull Future, New Book
"IVAN WHERE IS BITCOIN GOING IN 2026?" We got the top exactly in October Made a fortune in this bear (while your other KOL told you constantly to keep buying) And we will make a fortune in the next bull today I am launching...
Falsely Accused, Bail Granted; Fraud Was Impersonator Scheme
I want to address what happened to Neeraj and me last week. Of course, it was quite shocking to us as well and honestly very disheartening. But today, we want to talk about what actually happened and more importantly, what...
CFOs Are Using Stablecoins More Like ACH Than Digital Assets
The latest PYMNTS Intelligence report finds that 88% of firms receiving stablecoins immediately convert them into U.S. dollars, treating the tokens as a fast payment rail rather than a store of value. CFOs are leveraging stablecoins to accelerate cross‑border and...
Tokenized Deposits Outperform Stablecoins by 1250% Efficiency
Why Tokenized Deposits Are More Efficient Than Stablecoins: The 1250% Efficiency Gap Banks Can’t Ignore This Week's Topics: ↳ Why Tokenized Deposits Are More Efficient Than Stablecoins: The 1250% Efficiency Gap Banks Can’t Ignore ↳ I Found a Prompt Injection Attack Buried...
Tokenization Is Nothing New
The article traces tokenization back to 9,000 BCE clay bullae, the first structured data objects used to record ownership of grain, livestock and other goods. It argues that today’s digital assets and programmable money are not new financial inventions but extensions...
Africa and Asia Drive Stablecoin Adoption in Emerging Economies
Africa and Asia are leading in stablecoin use despite the “disconnect” with the hype, which focuses on a massive, but mostly illusory market cap, and actual everyday adoption. BVNK worked with YouGov, who surveyed 4,658 adults online aged 18+ years across...
On‑chain Private Credit Will Outvalue Fiat Tokenization
Stablecoins are the first step in tokenization, but digital money is just where it starts. Many fintech and payments companies rely on access to responsive, reliable debt funding. Moving private credit on-chain will unlock even more value than on-chain fiat. https://t.co/0IXFQyd2Ti
The Bitcoin Market Remains Boring. Investors Chasing Yields May Be Partly to Blame
Bitcoin has been stuck in a narrow $70,000‑plus range since mid‑February, as institutional investors harvest yield by selling covered call options on their spot holdings. The flood of call premiums has transferred positive gamma exposure to market makers, forcing them...
Aave V4 Launches on Ethereum, Redefining Lending Protocol
Today marks the beginning of a new chapter for Aave as we launch Aave V4 on the Ethereum mainnet. Aave V4 is a next-generation lending protocol designed to expand Aave’s lending capabilities and establish the foundation for lending market structure...
ETH Leads, BTC Needs 0.03250 Break for Momentum
The markets are waking up, and $ETH is outperforming #Bitcoin. That's a good sign. However, for clear momentum, just break through 0.03250 $BTC and I'd be very happy as then I think we'll start to see strong continuation taking place. https://t.co/BwYjp5rUTB
Bitcoin Recovers to $67,400 After Dipping Below $65,200 as Houthis Enter Iran War
Bitcoin fell to a five‑week low of $65,112 on Monday before rallying to $67,402 as Asian markets opened. The dip broke a pattern of higher lows that had supported the crypto rally since the war began, while the broader market...
Whale Dumps $74M BTC, Takes $55M Loss
A whale sold $74,210,000 in $BTC today. He bought them for $129,810,000 in Q3 2025, thus losing $55,600,000. https://t.co/OTIpsEpqaF
Monument Bank Launches Tokenized Deposits for Mass‑Affluent
Tokenized deposits on a public blockchain. Not Citi. Not HSBC. Not the Big Six. A UK challenger bank targeting the mass affluent - @monument_bank Full post + carousel 👇 https://t.co/Kg4TjAbsqA https://t.co/ooy6zhmCvb
Polymarket Trader Makes $67K After UFC Announcer Briefly Mixes up Winner
On Saturday, a Polymarket trader known as LlamaEnjoyer turned a $676 stake into $67,608 after capitalizing on a brief UFC announcer error that mistakenly declared the wrong heavyweight winner. The trader bought 1‑cent shares for Tyrell Fortune just before Bruce...
Whale's $32M Bitcoin Short Faces $81k Liquidation
AN OG WHALE HAS JUST OPENED A $32,000,000 BITCOIN SHORT POSITION WITH 40X CROSS LEVERAGE. They will be completely wiped out if the price hits $81,186. 👀 https://t.co/wRZEMuk5eg
BlackRock Hires Head to Drive Crypto Expansion
NEW: BlackRock is hiring a Head of Digital Asset Strategy in NYC to lead its expansion into crypto, stablecoins, and tokenization
Hyperliquid Traders in Tokyo Get 200-Millisecond Edge, Glassnode Research Shows
Glassnode research shows Hyperliquid’s validators are clustered in AWS Tokyo, giving nearby traders a latency edge. Tokyo‑based users can reach the matching layer in 2‑3 ms, roughly 200 ms faster than users in Europe or the U.S. The speed advantage improves order...
Kiyosaki Calls Bitcoin and Ethereum Safe 2026 Investments
🐂 BULLISH Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki just said "Bitcoin and Ethereum are one of the safest investments in 2026!" https://t.co/9NHmBxgxX6
Bitcoin's Survival Hinges on Unrestricted Computing Freedom
I recently covered this in a lecture/Q&A I gave to a University of Toronto class: Bitcoin depends on freedom of compute. If people can't run code of their choosing, the ability to run nodes and use wallets will be taken...
DeFi Lender Aave Launches on OKX’s Ethereum L2, X Layer
Aave, the leading decentralized lending protocol with $23.5 billion locked, has launched on OKX’s X Layer, an Ethereum layer‑2 solution. X Layer, which holds roughly $25 million in TVL, now enables users to lend, borrow and earn yield without cross‑chain bridges. The integration follows...
Bitcoin: The Predictable, Immutable Asset for Uncertain Times
In times of uncertainty, you need the asset that is predictable, immutable, and certain. #Bitcoin
Davis Polk Discusses Federal Banking Agency Guidance on Capital Treatment of Tokenized Securities
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Reserve Board and the FDIC issued FAQs clarifying that tokenized securities receive the same capital treatment as their traditional counterparts only when they confer identical legal rights. The guidance defines...
No Silver Bullets, Only Opaque Black‑Box Risks
There are no Silver Bullets—only Black Boxes Canton, the 2019 Zcash counterfeiting bug, the current Computer Security AIpocalypse, and Institutions and Government ⤵️
Ripple Nears Launch of U.S. National Trust Bank as OCC Rules Take Effect
Ripple is advancing toward the launch of its National Trust Bank after receiving conditional approval from the OCC in December. The bank would become the first U.S. chartered institution built around digital assets, leveraging the upcoming OCC digital‑asset amendments that...
Bitcoin’s 17,000% Decade Surge Faces Five Major Risks
Bitcoin has delivered a 16,950% gain over the past decade, yet investors must weigh five key risks—regulatory, environmental, quantum computing, economic and sociocultural—that could erode its value. Understanding these threats is essential for disciplined crypto investing.
Technical Signals Hint Bitcoin Breakout as Market Sell‑Off Deepens
Bitcoin hovered at $66,600 on March 29, with chart patterns pointing to a possible breakout above $70,000 despite a broader market sell‑off that saw the S&P 500 fall 1.7% and oil near $97. Analysts cite strong support at $60,000 and...
Ripple Deploys AI‑Powered Security for XRP Ledger Amid Growing Crypto Threat Landscape
Ripple announced the integration of artificial‑intelligence‑driven security tools into the XRP Ledger, aiming to boost fraud detection and network resilience. While the company did not reveal technical details, the move reflects a broader push for AI in crypto, echoing trends...
Understanding Risk: The Key to Profitable Trading
90% of traders lose money for one reason: They don’t understand risk. Here’s a Risk:Reward thread that will change how you trade: https://t.co/hGELBmiNXd
Missing Full Entry, Then Price Rockets—Bittersweet
When you don't take a full entry in something so you can "add in the dip" and then it goes straight up from your entry. Bitter sweet.
10x Weekly Crypto Kickoff – The Downside Has Been Triggered — What Happens Next?
The latest 10x Weekly Crypto Kickoff report shifts its outlook from constructive to neutral after Bitcoin’s $69,000 support level broke and the anticipated $75,000 gamma wall failed to materialize. Ethereum has already slipped past a critical technical threshold, and Bitcoin...
Bitcoin Resilience Amid Iran War Raises Optimism About Crypto Adoption in ASEAN
Bitcoin has held steady above $30,000 in recent weeks, defying the market turbulence caused by the Iran war. The resilience has sparked optimism among investors that the cryptocurrency could serve as a hedge against traditional asset volatility. In Southeast Asia,...