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Bitcoin Price Teeters on Iran Talks as Geopolitics and Options Flows Trap Price in Narrow Range

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Bitcoin Price Teeters on Iran Talks as Geopolitics and Options Flows Trap Price in Narrow Range
Bitcoin price moved higher Sunday night into Monday as Iran peace negotiations continue.
This post Bitcoin Price Teeters on Iran Talks as Geopolitics and Options Flows Trap Price in Narrow Range first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Trump-Linked American Bitcoin (ABTC) Surpasses 7,000 BTC as Treasury Growth Accelerates; Mining Peer Slides

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Trump-Linked American Bitcoin (ABTC) Surpasses 7,000 BTC as Treasury Growth Accelerates; Mining Peer Slides
American Bitcoin Corp. has surpassed 7,000 BTC in corporate reserves, extending its Bitcoin treasury growth following its Nasdaq debut.
This post Trump-Linked American Bitcoin (ABTC) Surpasses 7,000 BTC as Treasury Growth Accelerates; Mining Peer Slides first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Aave V4 Launch Explained: Hub-and-Spoke Model, New Partners, and What Changes for Borrowers

Aave launched V4 on Ethereum mainnet on Monday, introducing a hub-and-spoke architecture that lets institutions borrow against real-world assets and fixed-rate credit products without fragmenting the protocol’s existing liquidity pool. Ethereum DeFi Protocol Aave Releases V4 With Chainlink Oracles and Tokenized Collateral Markets The release shared with Bitcoin.com News was announced at EthCC in Cannes

Strong and Free Elections Act Proposal Tightens Rules on Crypto Donations in Canada

The Canadian government proposes Strong and Free Elections Act to ban crypto and other “hard‑to‑trace” political contributions. On March 26, 2026, the Government of Canada introduced for consideration the Strong and Free Elections Act, a proposed amendment to the Canada Elections Act (CEA) that would restrict political financing methods for federal parties, third parties, candidates

Binance Pay Reaches 21M+ Merchants Signaling Mainstream Shift in Crypto Payments

Binance is accelerating crypto’s shift into everyday commerce as more than 21 million merchants adopt its payment system, highlighting growing real-world usage, seamless transactions, and expanding utility across global consumer and business activity. Binance Drives Global Crypto Payments as More Than 21M Merchants Join Digital payment adoption is accelerating across global commerce as crypto-based systems

Morgan Stanley Set to Undercut Bitcoin ETF Rivals With 0.14% Fee Ahead of Launch

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Morgan Stanley Set to Undercut Bitcoin ETF Rivals With 0.14% Fee Ahead of Launch
Morgan Stanley is set to disrupt the spot bitcoin ETF market, with its upcoming Bitcoin Trust (MSBT) charging a market-leading 0.14% annual fee.
This post Morgan Stanley Set to Undercut Bitcoin ETF Rivals With 0.14% Fee Ahead of Launch first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Vietnam Authorities Launch Probe Into Multi-Billion Dollar Crypto Fraud

Vietnamese authorities dismantled a massive cryptocurrency fraud scheme following coordinated raids across multiple provinces, resulting in more than 140 interrogations and the seizure of extensive electronic evidence. Rapid Response and Formal Charges Authorities in Vietnam have launched a sweeping investigation into one of the country’s largest cryptocurrency fraud cases to date, detaining several high-profile figures

Bitcoin ETFs See $171 Million Outflow as Ether Extends Losing Streak

Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) remained under pressure on Thursday, with bitcoin posting heavy outflows and ether extending its losing streak. Solana declined modestly, while XRP activity stayed flat. Crypto ETFs Slide Again: Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Deepen Losses While Solana Also Slips Confidence continues to erode across crypto ETFs. What began as a mild pullback has

Bitcoin Price Slides to Two-Week Low as Liquidations Top $300 Million and Macro Pressure Builds

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Bitcoin Price Slides to Two-Week Low as Liquidations Top $300 Million and Macro Pressure Builds
Bitcoin price fell near $66,000 on Friday, hitting its lowest level in more than two weeks as a wave of long liquidations hit the market.
This post Bitcoin Price Slides to Two-Week Low as Liquidations Top $300 Million and Macro Pressure Builds first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Trust Wallet Launches Agent Kit That Lets AI Execute Crypto Transactions Under User Control

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Trust Wallet Launches Agent Kit That Lets AI Execute Crypto Transactions Under User Control
Trust Wallet announced a function that enables AI agents to execute real crypto transactions across more than 25 blockchains.
This post Trust Wallet Launches Agent Kit That Lets AI Execute Crypto Transactions Under User Control first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Ripple Boosts XRP Security With AI-Driven Network Enhancements

Ripple is advancing AI-driven security as XRP infrastructure scales for institutional demand, focusing on earlier threat detection, stronger system resilience, and safeguarding the XRP Ledger against rising complexity in global financial operations. Ripple Deploys AI Security Push as XRP Scales for Institutional Demand Rising complexity in blockchain infrastructure is driving stronger security requirements, as Ripple

Brazil Passes Law Turning Seized Crypto into Public-Security War Chest

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Brazil Passes Law Turning Seized Crypto into Public-Security War Chest
Brazil has signed a landmark law that allows authorities to channel crypto seized from criminal organizations directly into public security initiatives.
This post Brazil Passes Law Turning Seized Crypto into Public-Security War Chest first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Drops Under $70K, Stuck Mid-Range With Fading Strength

At 10:30 a.m. Eastern time on Thursday, bitcoin traded at $69,678, consolidating near the $69,500 range after retreating from an intraday high of $71,570. Price action remains range-bound with weakening short-term momentum and persistent resistance overhead. Bitcoin Chart Outlook The daily timeframe on Thursday continues to reflect a broad consolidation range, with price holding within

Stablecoin-to-Fiat Payments Startup Tazapay Raises $36M Led by Circle Ventures

Tazapay, a Singapore-based cross-border payments infrastructure company, closed a Series B extension led by Circle Ventures on Thursday, bringing its total Series B raise to $36 million. Tazapay Raises $36M to Accelerate Agentic Payment Infrastructure in Emerging Markets The extension adds CMT Digital and Coinbase Ventures as new backers. Circle Ventures, Peak XV Partners, GMO

MARA Dumps $1.1 Billion in Bitcoin to Repurchase Convertible Notes, Cuts Debt by 30%

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MARA Dumps $1.1 Billion in Bitcoin to Repurchase Convertible Notes, Cuts Debt by 30%
MARA Holdings said they sold 15,133 Bitcoin for approximately $1.1 billion between March 4 and March 25 to fund the repurchase of its 0.00% convertible senior notes.
This post MARA Dumps $1.1 Billion in Bitcoin to Repurchase Convertible Notes, Cuts Debt by 30% first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Morgan Stanley Moves Closer to Bitcoin ETF Launch With NYSE Listing Announcement 

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Morgan Stanley Moves Closer to Bitcoin ETF Launch With NYSE Listing Announcement 
Morgan Stanley’s spot Bitcoin ETF, MSBT, nears launch with an NYSE listing, offering direct bitcoin exposure through brokerage accounts.
This post Morgan Stanley Moves Closer to Bitcoin ETF Launch With NYSE Listing Announcement  first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Ripple Enters Singapore Central Bank Program Piloting XRP Ledger and RLUSD Use

Ripple advances XRP-powered settlement ambitions as it integrates XRPL and RLUSD into Singapore’s central bank initiative, accelerating institutional adoption of tokenized payments and programmable finance across global trade and cross-border systems. Ripple Joins Singapore Central Bank’s Effort to Drive Tokenized Settlement Systems Efforts to modernize cross-border settlement systems are accelerating as Ripple announced on March

Middle East Tensions Ease: How Asian Equities Responded

Asian equity markets posted broad gains on Wednesday, as investors responded to de-escalation signals in the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict that reduced immediate threats to global oil supply. Nikkei, KOSPI, Hang Seng Rise as Iran Conflict Signals Shift Japan’s Nikkei 225 led the advance, climbing approximately 2.90% to close near 53,766 — recovering from correction territory reached

As Bitcoin Consolidates, Signs Point to Potential Bottom Amid Market Calm: Research

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As Bitcoin Consolidates, Signs Point to Potential Bottom Amid Market Calm: Research
Bitcoin’s price has steadied over the last month, suggesting the worst of the market turbulence may be behind us.
This post As Bitcoin Consolidates, Signs Point to Potential Bottom Amid Market Calm: Research first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Trump Appoints Industry and Crypto Heavyweights to Guide National Technology Strategy

Trump taps Silicon Valley and crypto-linked leaders to steer U.S. science policy, signaling a deeper fusion of emerging technologies, economic strategy, and digital assets within federal advisory priorities. Trump Names Tech Titans to Science Policy Council A federal advisory body on science policy is being reconstituted to address technological change and economic impact. The White

The Core Issue: Beneath The Binary, Verifying Trust

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The Core Issue: Beneath The Binary, Verifying Trust
From The Core Issue: A look at what Bitcoin Core developers do to ensure the software running on your computer is actually the code they wrote.
This post The Core Issue: Beneath The Binary, Verifying Trust first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mike Schmidt.

DV8 Becomes First Bitcoin Treasury Company in Southeast Asia with Digital Asset License

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DV8 Becomes First Bitcoin Treasury Company in Southeast Asia with Digital Asset License
Thailand’s DV8 has signed a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire Rakkar Digital, a licensed digital asset custodian in Thailand. 
This post DV8 Becomes First Bitcoin Treasury Company in Southeast Asia with Digital Asset License first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

CFTC Launches Innovation Task Force for Bitcoin, Crypto, AI, and Prediction Markets

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CFTC Launches Innovation Task Force for Bitcoin, Crypto, AI, and Prediction Markets
The CFTC has launched a new Task Force to develop clear regulatory frameworks for bitcoin and emerging technologies in U.S. derivatives markets.
This post CFTC Launches Innovation Task Force for Bitcoin, Crypto, AI, and Prediction Markets first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Gate Integrates Polymarket in First for Centralized Exchanges

Gate has integrated Polymarket into its app, becoming the first centralized exchange to offer direct access to the prediction market platform. The rollout gives users a new way to trade on global events across crypto, finance, and sports. Prediction Markets Now Open to Mainstream Traders Via Gate Gate has added Polymarket to its platform, potentially

Bitgo, Susquehanna Crypto Open OTC Gateway to Prediction Markets for Institutions

Bitgo and Susquehanna Crypto have teamed up to give institutional clients a new route into prediction markets without forcing them through retail rails or asset liquidation. Bitgo Enables $100K+ Prediction Market Trades via OTC Desk The partnership, announced Tuesday in New York and shared with Bitcoin.com News, connects Bitgo Prime’s over-the-counter (OTC) desk with liquidity

Bitcoin ETFs Open Week With $167 Million Rebound

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) opened the week with a strong rebound, breaking a three-day outflow streak. Ether extended its losses, while XRP and solana remained inactive. Ether Outflows Continue as Bitcoin ETFs Snap Outflow Streak A new week brought a shift in tone. After several sessions of steady withdrawals, bitcoin ETFs found their footing again,

Polymarket Implements Updated Rules Targeting Insider Trading Activities

Polymarket is launching updated rules that prohibit users from participating in their event contracts if they are trading on stolen information, on illegal tips, or if they can influence the outcome of the event, strengthening its compliance across both its DeFi platform and CFTC-regulated exchange. Polymarket Targets Insider Trading Practices With Updated Rules Polymarket, one

Saylor’s Strategy (MSTR) Arms Itself With $44.1 Billion ATM Capacity to Fuel Bitcoin Treasury Expansion

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Saylor’s Strategy (MSTR) Arms Itself With $44.1 Billion ATM Capacity to Fuel Bitcoin Treasury Expansion
Strategy expanded its ability to raise capital via at‑the‑market equity and preferred offerings, adding new agents and adjusting stock authorization, allowing up to $44.1 billion in additional securities sales.
This post Saylor’s Strategy (MSTR) Arms Itself With $44.1 Billion ATM Capacity to Fuel Bitcoin Treasury Expansion first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

H100 Eyes Strategic Bitcoin Acquisition to Triple its BTC Holdings and Expand Institutional Scale

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H100 Eyes Strategic Bitcoin Acquisition to Triple its BTC Holdings and Expand Institutional Scale
H100 is planning to acquire Norwegian bitcoin-focused firms Moonshot AS and Never Say Die AS. 
This post H100 Eyes Strategic Bitcoin Acquisition to Triple its BTC Holdings and Expand Institutional Scale first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

‘The Orange March Continues’: Saylor Hints at Next Bitcoin Mega Buy as Strategy Expands Beyond 761K BTC Holdings

Strategy’s relentless bitcoin accumulation signals rising institutional conviction, with massive holdings, leveraged exposure, and volatile trading dynamics reinforcing its high-stakes bet as market swings continue to test long-term capital allocation discipline. Michael Saylor Signals Relentless Bitcoin Accumulation as Institutional Conviction Deepens Growing institutional conviction in bitcoin gained momentum as Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor posted

Bitcoin Market Update: BTC Stuck in Tight Range as Volatility Drops and Breakout Looms

Bitcoin traded at $70,646 on Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m., holding within a narrow intraday range as technical indicators reflected a broadly neutral stance across key timeframes. Market participants continue to monitor consolidation near the $70,000 level as momentum signals diverge and volatility compresses. Bitcoin Chart Outlook Price action on the daily chart shows bitcoin

Bittensor Subnet Breakthrough, Institutional Confidence, and More – Week In Review

This week’s developments highlight crypto’s deepening ties to macro, AI, and traditional finance. Bitcoin slid amid geopolitical tensions, underscoring its sensitivity to global risk. Meanwhile, Bittensor’s decentralized AI milestone drew attention from Nvidia’s Jensen Huang, signaling growing legitimacy for onchain innovation. Institutional momentum remains strong, with most investors planning to increase exposure, while FTX’s multibillion-dollar

White House Reaches Tentative Crypto Regulatory Agreement: Report

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White House Reaches Tentative Crypto Regulatory Agreement: Report
Key senators and the White House have reached a tentative agreement on crypto legislation to resolve a dispute between banks and digital asset firms.
This post White House Reaches Tentative Crypto Regulatory Agreement: Report first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Phong Le Calls Morgan Stanley’s BTC ETF a “Monster Bitcoin” Bet With $160 Billion Potential

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Phong Le Calls Morgan Stanley’s BTC ETF a “Monster Bitcoin” Bet With $160 Billion Potential
The president and CEO of Strategy said Morgan Stanley’s upcoming bitcoin ETF could unlock as much as $160 billion in demand under a modest portfolio allocation scenario.
This post Phong Le Calls Morgan Stanley’s BTC ETF a “Monster Bitcoin” Bet With $160 Billion Potential first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Trump Administration Unveils Federal AI Framework, Aims to Terminate State Regulation ‘Patchwork’

The framework describes six key areas to address, including establishing safeguards for children, shielding communities from datacenter-driven higher power costs, and ensuring America benefits from the transition to AI. AI and crypto Czar David Sacks stated that they will work with Congress to turn this principle into legislation. Trump Administration Reveals AI Principles For Upcoming

Bitcoin Price Holds $70,000 as War-Driven Inflation Fears Meet Defensive Market Positioning

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Bitcoin Price Holds $70,000 as War-Driven Inflation Fears Meet Defensive Market Positioning
Bitcoin price held near $70,000 as shifting Iran conflict risks and macro pressure weighed on markets, while derivatives and on-chain data signaled consolidation, not capitulation.
This post Bitcoin Price Holds $70,000 as War-Driven Inflation Fears Meet Defensive Market Positioning first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Adam Back Confirmed As A Bitcoin 2026 Speaker

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Adam Back Confirmed As A Bitcoin 2026 Speaker
Adam Back has been officially confirmed as a speaker at Bitcoin 2026, returning to the conference as one of the few people in the world whose contributions to Bitcoin predate Bitcoin itself. As Co-Founder and CEO of Blockstream and CEO of Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company (BSTR), Back comes to Las Vegas operating at the intersection
This post Adam Back Confirmed As A Bitcoin 2026 Speaker first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Jenna Montgomery.

MLB Names Polymarket as Official Prediction Market Partner

Major League Baseball on Thursday named blockchain-based Polymarket its official prediction market exchange partner while signing a first-of-its-kind integrity agreement with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), positioning the league to embrace fast-growing fan betting trends just days before Opening Day. The multi-year deal gives Polymarket exclusive rights to use MLB and team logos, marks