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
Talk Your Book: What’s the Latest in Crypto?
The latest crypto briefing notes that Bitcoin’s price has largely muted the impact of recent geopolitical turbulence, signaling a market shift from pure price speculation toward deeper infrastructure and tokenization projects. Stablecoins are highlighted as the critical bridge enabling 24/7 settlement and seamless dollar conversion between traditional finance and digital assets. Grayscale’s Ethereum and Solana exchange‑traded products now incorporate a liquidity‑sleeve staking model, offering investors exposure to on‑chain yields. Meanwhile, Bitcoin ETFs have surpassed $90 billion in assets, drawing increasing participation from crypto‑native holders.
Stablecoin Volume Is 7% of Advertised $62 T Hype
Stablecoins are a great way to pay, and don't need fake numbers to generate FOMO The real, hype-free, stablecoin volume in 2025 is just $4.2 trillion — only 7% of the $62 trillion headline number once you strip out trading noise,...
Nasdaq Seeks to Build Crypto Into Wall Street’s Market Plumbing
Nasdaq announced a partnership with digital‑asset technology firm Talos to embed crypto trading and risk‑management tools into its existing exchange infrastructure. The collaboration will let banks and brokers handle crypto collateral, surveillance, and settlement on the same platforms used for...
APAC Crypto Adoption Skyrockets While India and U.S. Still Top the Ranks, Finds Recent Study
Global cryptocurrency adoption accelerated in 2026, with the Asia‑Pacific region experiencing a sharp surge in user activity. Despite the regional boom, India remains the world leader in overall crypto adoption, followed closely by the United States. The study, compiled by...
EU Accelerates Digital Euro as Euro‑Stablecoins Surge to Trillions
The EU is desperate to preserve monetary sovereignty, which is under attack by US stablecoins. That’s why S&P’s analysis is good news for the EU and ECB, which is in damage control mode, speeding digital euro launch. S&P Global...
ZachXBT Says Fake X Accounts Used Viral War Content to Drive Crypto Scams
Blockchain analyst ZachXBT exposed a coordinated network of more than ten X accounts that used AI‑generated war and geopolitical posts to lure users into crypto scams. The fake profiles impersonated influencers, posted sensational "doomposts," and then promoted fraudulent token giveaways,...
Is Bittensor Today What Ethereum Was in 2016?
Ethereum’s 2016 surge from a $1 billion market cap to a $500 billion behemoth is often cited as a blueprint for emerging blockchain infrastructure. Bittensor (TAO), a decentralized AI network, now trades around $275 with a $2.7 billion market cap and has attracted...
Trump Regulators Forge Ahead with Crypto Rules Amid Senate Holdups
The SEC, together with the CFTC, released guidance that categorizes digital assets into five groups, clarifying that only digital securities are subject to securities law. This move comes as Congress wrestles with market‑structure legislation, with the Senate’s bills delayed over...
Sweden’s H100 Targets Norwegian Firms in All-Stock Bitcoin Deal
Sweden‑listed H100 Group signed a letter of intent to acquire Norwegian Bitcoin firms Moonshot and Never Say Die in an all‑stock transaction, adding roughly 2,450 BTC to its holdings. The deal would raise H100’s total to about 3,501 Bitcoin, valued...
The UK Stablecoin Is Already Here – Scottish Banknotes
The UK government is eager to regulate stablecoins, but Scotland already operates a stable‑coin regime through its own banknotes. Issued by three commercial banks, Scottish notes circulate as legal currency backed by assets, and the Banking Act 2009’s definition allows them...
Primož Dolenc: Opening Address - "Stablecoins and Their Impact on Financial Stability"
Primož Dolenc, Governor of Banka Slovenije, warned that the rapid growth of stablecoins—now valued at about $315 bn—poses financial stability challenges. He highlighted the dominance of US‑dollar‑backed coins like Tether and USDC and the risk of monetary fragmentation despite Europe’s MiCAR...
Bitcoin Holds Steady Amid Sharp Gold, Silver Declines
Again, a state of boredom in the #Crypto markets. #Bitcoin remains stuck in the range, and is looking like we'll find some support here. Lower bounds of the range = the area to get interested in. On the other hand: - Gold down...
VeZoom Joins Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2026 as Gold Sponsor
VeZoom announced its gold‑level sponsorship of the Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2026, positioning its DePIN‑based meeting platform at the forefront of the event. The platform distinguishes itself by using Ve‑Box hardware nodes to deliver truly decentralized communication without centralized servers....
Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index Crashes to 10 as BTC Slides Below $69K
Bitcoin fell below $69,000 on March 22, driving the Fear & Greed Index to an extreme‑fear reading of 10 and trimming total crypto market capitalization 2.45% to $2.36 trillion. Simultaneously, the SEC and CFTC issued a landmark joint interpretation declaring most crypto...
EU’s EUDI Wallet Offers Decentralized ID to Beat Tinder Fakes
Your ID on the Blockchain Can Fight Tinder Fakes The biggest question remains: who should issue the ID? The technology used can be debated after determining who controls the ID. Should it be a form of state-issued Digital...
Bithumb Seeks to Reappoint CEO Despite Recent Controversies: Report
Bithumb, South Korea’s second‑largest cryptocurrency exchange, is moving to reappoint CEO Lee Jae‑won for another two years at its March 31 shareholders’ meeting. The push comes after the firm was hit with a 36.8 billion‑won fine and a six‑month partial suspension for...
A Great List of Questions for a Bank’s Leadership
Chris Skinner proposes a comprehensive list of cryptocurrency questions that bank leaders should be able to answer. The list spans basics, blockchain technology, security, economics, regulation, use cases, future outlook, and critical thinking. By mastering at least one of these...
Global Turmoil Pushes Uptake of Decentralized Messengers, Social Media
Global unrest and government-imposed app bans have sparked a surge in interest for decentralized, blockchain‑based messaging and social media platforms. Search interest in decentralized social media has risen 145% over five years, and apps like Bitchat saw download spikes during...
Hong Kong’s Boyaa Interactive Eyes $70M Crypto Treasury Expansion
Hong Kong‑based Boyaa Interactive International is seeking shareholder approval to allocate up to $70 million for crypto‑treasury expansion over the next year. The firm already controls roughly $285 million in Bitcoin and Ether, placing it as the 23rd‑largest corporate Bitcoin holder worldwide...
The Best Crypto to Buy for Long-Term Investors Right Now
The article argues that Bitcoin remains the premier cryptocurrency for long‑term investors, commanding roughly 60% of the market and a $1.4 trillion market cap. Despite a 41% pullback from its recent high, its 21‑million supply cap, decentralized network and strong adoption...
Michael Saylor Hints at Bitcoin Buy as Strategy’s Stack Slips 10% Into the Red
Strategy Investment’s Bitcoin treasury, overseen by executive chair Michael Saylor, has slipped into a roughly 10 % unrealized loss as Bitcoin prices fell 4 % over the weekend. Despite the dip, Saylor hinted at further purchases, referencing the firm’s cumulative $52 billion Bitcoin...
XRP $1,000 Target Implies $54T Market Cap
It seems like $XRP is heading below 1 Anyone saying $XRP to $1,000 needs a quick market cap lesson. Market cap = circulating supply × price. At $1,000, XRP’s market cap = $54 Trillion. For context, the entire US stock market = ~$60 Trillion. Not...
Crypto Markets Brace for Over $2 Billion in Liquidation Risk as Leverage Peaks
Analysts say leveraged crypto positions now exceed $2 billion as prices hover near key support zones. Record trading volumes on platforms like Polymarket and fresh SEC guidance on digital securities intensify market anxiety, raising the specter of a cascade of forced...
How to Evaluate a Crypto Trading Platform Before Investing
Crypto exchanges are the backbone of digital‑asset trading, yet their security, regulatory compliance, and operational reliability differ markedly. Investors must conduct thorough due diligence before depositing funds, focusing on jurisdiction, custody arrangements, security safeguards, liquidity, fee structures, and transparency. The...
145% Gains Amid Bitcoin Range, Prepare for Next Run
WOW 145% GAINS IN A CRYPTO BEAR MARKET? 3/22/2026 bitcoin just closed within range $74k to $67k between on the EMA 200 Weekly. With the geopoltical issues and oil there is nothing to do but wait it out and explore AI...
From $44M Gains to $30K: Massive Crypto Collapse
🚨 MACHI BIG BROTHER IS NOW DOWN TO HIS LAST $30,000. He went from being up $44.84M to losing practically everything, down a total of $75.19M over the last 6 months. Do you think he'll ever make it back? 🤔 https://t.co/8hudrJ8Uby
Bitcoin Dips Under $69K Amid War and Regulatory Worries
Bitcoin fell below $69,000 on March 22, its lowest level since the start of the month, marking a roughly 20% decline since the U.S.-Israeli strike on Iran on Feb. 28. The price drop is being driven by heightened geopolitical tension...
Bitcoin Poised for Deeper Dip, Bottom by 2026
PSA: Bitcoin ready for the next big leg down 🚨🚨🚨 Big BIG MASSIVE surprise ahead Sadly in the bear direction Not sadly if you know mechanical rules and can short THE GOOD NEWS IS THAT WE WILL BOTTOM LATER IN 2026!
Swap BTC for $TAO or MSTR for Indirect Exposure
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Can Bitcoin Survive Trump (I'm Worried)
The episode examines Bitcoin's resilience amid escalating geopolitical tensions and a potential realignment of the global monetary system, focusing on the Trump administration's hard‑line stance toward Iran, China, and Russia. It draws parallels between the post‑World War II Bretton Woods era...
Bitcoin Retest Secured; Weekly Close Tests 200‑Week EMA
#BTC Bitcoin retest secured and now in progress The upcoming Weekly Close relative to the 200-week EMA will determine whether this retest will be successful $BTC #Crypto #Bitcoin 🚀Follow @rektcapital for more level-headed insights on Bitcoin
Crypto Market Cap Gap Signals Upcoming Rise, Buy Zone
A fairly big gap between the 21-MA on the weekly and the current valuation of the total #Crypto market cap. It doesn't mean that we need to go there all the way. It does mean that we'll get there at some...
Why Crypto Hacks Don’t End and Continue Even when the Money Is Gone
Immunefi’s 2026 State of On‑chain Security report shows that crypto hacks inflict damage far beyond the initial theft. While the median hack value fell to $2.2 million, the average loss stayed near $24.5 million, with the five biggest exploits accounting for 62%...
Wrapped Bitcoin Can't Unlock Bitcoin's Deep Liquidity, Says Abiodun
Wrapped Bitcoin tokens just won't do when it comes to unlocking Bitcoin's deep liquidity, Adeniyi Abiodun says Is he right? 👇 #defi #bitcoin #wrappedbitcoin
BlackRock Nets $190 Million in Bitcoin in One Week Amid Institutional Surge
BlackRock accumulated roughly $190 million of Bitcoin exposure between March 16 and March 20, 2026, after a series of large inflows into its iShares Bitcoin Trust. The move highlights growing institutional demand for the digital asset even as Bitcoin trades well below its...
Ethereum Foundation's New Mandate Could Boost Solana
The Ethereum Foundation may be giving Solana a leg up with its new mandate, Luca Netz says I don't know if I see the new mandate as controversial as most are painting it though What do you think? 👇 #crypto...
Retail Was Promised Fair Markets. So Why Does the House Keep Winning?
The article argues that while crypto and stock markets have opened to retail investors, the underlying infrastructure still funnels value to institutions, venues, and market makers. Public blockchains provide unprecedented transparency, yet the fastest data processors and routing systems give...
Coinbase‑Backed Crypto Project Secures Major Partnership
Coinbase and Sam Altman backed Crypto project just announced massive partnership I hope you are paying attention… 3/21/2026 #ai #crypto #coinbase #chatgpt #finance
Tokenized Money Threatens Traditional Banking by 2030
🔺 The $2 Trillion Shift: Is Tokenized Money About to Kill Traditional Banking? 💸 By 2030, tokenized money could be a $2T market. But while the tech is moving fast, the global financial map is becoming a "fragmented mess" of rules. 💬...
📅 Weekly Schedule - This Week’s 10 Elliott Wave Video Updates
The author announced a structured weekly schedule delivering ten Elliott Wave video updates across major crypto assets, emphasizing the market’s current allocation phase. Bitcoin receives double coverage each week, reflecting its role as the primary market leader. Paid subscribers gain...
Secure Asset Vault Now Features Dark Mode
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Bitcoin Slides 5% After Trump's 48‑hour Ultimatum
Bitcoin now down 5% since Trump’s 48 hour ultimatum. Markets open in 40 minutes https://t.co/FdLpQqqAjk
One Tool Unlocks Global Decentralized Finance Access
We live in an incredible time where this is all you need to access decentralized financial services, accessible anywhere in the world. https://t.co/aRyhO8SBa0
Whale Accumulates $144M in Bitcoin Over Two Weeks
A whale just bought $30,440,000 worth of Bitcoin. This whale has now bought 1,960 #BTC worth $144 million in 2 WEEKS. https://t.co/erxI1GX8y5
Spot Bitcoin ETF Volumes Hit All‑time High
Spot BTC ETF trading volumes have surged to record levels, according to data from Santiment. https://t.co/6Jvj8FxqNe
Bitcoin Faces Dual Resistance at 2021 & 2024 ATHs
#BTC As things stand, Bitcoin is treating both 2021 and 2024 old All Time Highs as resistance $BTC #Crypto #Bitcoin https://t.co/1DzyyNp4Ws
Client Demand Forces Wealth Managers to Embrace Bitcoin
Morgan Stanley giving 15,000 advisors access to Bitcoin in their own Trust wrapper is the ultimate validator Not because they believe Because their clients demanded it And when wealth management follows client demand, the market has already spoken
Banks Adopt Crypto but Shun High Stablecoin Yields
Brian Armstrong says that the banks are already integrating crypto and stablecoins Of course they are. It’s the new financial system. They just don’t want to pay you 4 to 5% yield on stablecoins because it hurts their bottom line https://t.co/8Kj5v9xmv7
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