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Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority has introduced a formal framework governing crypto exchange-traded derivatives, setting out how licensed firms can offer these products.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reassured markets that the central bank will look past short-term oil shocks, easing fears of imminent rate hikes and supporting bond markets.

Two US senators have pressed the Securities and Exchange Commission for answers following the resignation of enforcement director Margaret Ryan amid concerns over politically sensitive crypto cases.

US authorities have charged Maryland resident Jonathan Spalletta over alleged involvement in two hacks targeting Uranium Finance that resulted in losses exceeding $54 million.

The National Football League has asked prediction market platforms including Kalshi and Polymarket to restrict contracts tied to events that could be easily manipulated.

Square has begun rolling out Bitcoin payment functionality across its point-of-sale terminals for eligible US merchants, enabling near-instant transactions converted into US dollars.

Mitsubishi Corporation plans to adopt JPMorgan’s Kinexys blockchain network to facilitate near-instant global payments across its operations, signalling deeper integration of blockchain in traditional finance.

Chainlink Labs and Anchorage Digital have backed the launch of a new political action committee aimed at supporting pro-crypto candidates ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections.

UK investors buying Strategy’s STRC preferred stock may face significantly higher taxes than expected, as distributions are treated as dividends rather than tax-deferred returns.

BitMine Immersion Technologies has made its largest ether purchase of 2026, acquiring 71,179 ETH worth roughly $143 million as it continues aggressive accumulation.

Broker Bernstein said crypto-linked equities may be approaching a bottom after a roughly 60% decline from 2025 highs, presenting a potential buying opportunity.

Asset manager Grayscale said Zcash could see significant upside if rising AI-driven surveillance increases demand for financial privacy.

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has launched Midnight, a privacy-focused blockchain designed to address crypto’s usability, security and data exposure challenges.

Nearly half of all Bitcoin in circulation is now trading below its purchase price, as market stress intensifies and key onchain indicators deteriorate.

Midas has raised $50 million in a Series A round to build an “instant liquidity layer” for tokenised yield products, aiming to improve how investors enter and exit onchain assets.

Ethereum (ETH) led gains in the CoinDesk 20 Index over the weekend, rising 4.2% as the broader crypto market moved higher.

Trump-backed American Bitcoin has expanded its Bitcoin reserves to 7,000 BTC, roughly tripling its holdings since its Nasdaq debut in September 2025.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued new joint guidance on March 19 aimed at clarifying how securities laws apply to digital assets, marking a shift from prior enforcement-heavy approaches.

Bitcoin’s hashrate has declined around 4% year-to-date, marking its first first-quarter drop in six years as mining economics weaken.

Digital asset infrastructure firm BitGo has expanded its Canton Coin services to include trading and onchain settlement, adding to its existing custody offering.

Global payments firm Nium has launched a platform enabling businesses to issue stablecoin-funded cards across Visa and Mastercard networks, allowing digital dollar balances to be spent at merchants.

US Senators Bill Cassidy and Cynthia Lummis introduced legislation to support domestic Bitcoin mining and reduce reliance on foreign-linked infrastructure.

The US Department of Labor has proposed a rule that could allow cryptocurrencies and other alternative assets into 401(k) retirement plans, potentially opening trillions of dollars in capital to digital assets.

Veteran trader Peter Brandt said Bitcoin is unlikely to reach a new all-time high in 2026, suggesting the next peak may not arrive until the second quarter of 2027.