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Strive (ASST) Accumulates 13,600 Bitcoin Despite $393 Million Loss in First Six Months as Public Company

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Strive (ASST) Accumulates 13,600 Bitcoin Despite $393 Million Loss in First Six Months as Public Company
Strive, Inc. reported that it held 13,628 Bitcoin as of March 17, 2026, placing it among the top 10 corporate holders globally. 
This post Strive (ASST) Accumulates 13,600 Bitcoin Despite $393 Million Loss in First Six Months as Public Company first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

BTQ Deploys First Working BIP 360 Implementation on Bitcoin Quantum Testnet

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BTQ Deploys First Working BIP 360 Implementation on Bitcoin Quantum Testnet
BTQ Technologies has launched the first working BIP 360 implementation on its Bitcoin Quantum testnet, enabling developers to test quantum-resistant Bitcoin transactions in practice.
This post BTQ Deploys First Working BIP 360 Implementation on Bitcoin Quantum Testnet first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Zip Ties, Sleeping Pills and Pepper Spray: Canadian Crypto Millionaire Targeted in Foiled Madrid Kidnapping

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Zip Ties, Sleeping Pills and Pepper Spray: Canadian Crypto Millionaire Targeted in Foiled Madrid Kidnapping
A Canadian crypto entrepreneur survived a kidnapping attempt in Madrid, after witnesses alerted police and helped foil the attack.
This post Zip Ties, Sleeping Pills and Pepper Spray: Canadian Crypto Millionaire Targeted in Foiled Madrid Kidnapping first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Boltz Exchange Launches Atomic USDT Swaps for Lightning Network Users

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Boltz Exchange Launches Atomic USDT Swaps for Lightning Network Users
Boltz Exchange today introduced atomic, non-custodial swaps enabling direct Lightning Network sats to USDT0 on Arbitrum, powered by LayerZero’s OFT standard for seamless, risk-free bridging.
This post Boltz Exchange Launches Atomic USDT Swaps for Lightning Network Users first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.

Polymarket Doubles Down on Growth With DC Bar Launch and Brahma DeFi Deal

Polymarket is doubling down on its real-time prediction identity with a Washington, D.C., bar launch and a fresh DeFi acquisition, even as scrutiny from U.S. lawmakers intensifies. Polymarket’s D.C. Bar Debut and Brahma Deal Signal Aggressive Growth Polymarket has unveiled “The Situation Room,” a Washington, D.C.-based bar designed around live monitoring of global events, while

Bitcoin Breaks Lower Range as Pressure Builds Beneath $71K

Bitcoin traded below $71,000 on March 18, 2026, after dropping to an intraday low of $70,767 just before 11 a.m. EST, within a broader $70,767 to $74,836 range. The move places price directly on a critical support zone, with technical signals increasingly strained across shorter timeframes. Bitcoin Chart Outlook Price action now reflects a deeper

Strategy Reports $1.2B Bitcoin Gain in One Week as BTC Accumulation Accelerates

A strong surge in bitcoin prices drove an estimated $1.2 billion gain over one week for Strategy, highlighting the powerful upside of its bitcoin-centric treasury strategy and the growing impact of crypto on corporate performance. Bitcoin Price Movements Drive New Performance Framework As bitcoin’s price appreciates, companies with significant exposure to the asset are seeing

Vietnam Begins to Restrict Overseas Crypto Trading, Domestic Licensing Race Accelerates

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Vietnam Begins to Restrict Overseas Crypto Trading, Domestic Licensing Race Accelerates
Vietnam is preparing to restrict access to overseas crypto platforms as regulators move forward with plans to launch the country’s first licensed digital asset exchanges.
This post Vietnam Begins to Restrict Overseas Crypto Trading, Domestic Licensing Race Accelerates first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin’s Ownership Base is Maturing, Reducing Reliance on Retail: Analysts

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Bitcoin’s Ownership Base is Maturing, Reducing Reliance on Retail: Analysts
Bitcoin has stayed resilient through recent market turbulence as institutional investors and long-term holders continue accumulating, signaling a maturing market and strengthening its long-term outlook.
This post Bitcoin’s Ownership Base is Maturing, Reducing Reliance on Retail: Analysts first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Steak ‘n Shake Credits Bitcoin Payments as Same-Store Sales Rise ‘Dramatically’

Steak ‘n Shake is leaning deeper into bitcoin, tying customer payments, employee bonuses, and a growing BTC treasury into a strategy the company says is boosting sales and reshaping its financial model. Steak ‘n Shake Expands Burger-to- Bitcoin Strategy Growing corporate experimentation with bitcoin payments continued as Steak ‘n Shake shared an update about its

Blockfills Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Following Month-Long Liquidity Freeze

Blockfills has filed for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on March 15, 2026, after pausing deposits and withdrawals over financial concerns since Feb. 11. A Protracted Liquidity Crisis Institutional cryptocurrency trading firm Blockfills has officially filed for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, a move that comes more than a month after the firm paused deposits

South Korea Fines Bithumb $24M, Imposes 6-Month Partial Suspension Over AML Violations

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South Korea Fines Bithumb $24M, Imposes 6-Month Partial Suspension Over AML Violations
South Korea has fined Bithumb $24.6M, suspending new-user services for six months over AML violations.
This post South Korea Fines Bithumb $24M, Imposes 6-Month Partial Suspension Over AML Violations first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Suspected $3.7M Exploit Hits Venus Protocol After Attacker Uses Illiquid Token as Collateral

Venus Protocol, a decentralized finance ( DeFi) lending platform on BNB Chain, is investigating unusual activity after an address allegedly used the illiquid $THE token as collateral to extract roughly $3.7 million in digital assets before large-scale liquidations began. Suspected $3.7M Venus Protocol Exploit Hits BNB Chain Lending Markets Onchain and social media alerts first

‘Stretch the Orange Dots’: Saylor’s Signal Ignites Massive Bitcoin Buying Expectations

Expectations for another major bitcoin purchase from Strategy are building after Michael Saylor highlighted the firm’s growing treasury, reinforcing investor speculation that the company’s aggressive accumulation campaign is far from finished. Bitcoin Buying Machine: Saylor Post Ignites Expectations of Massive Strategy BTC Purchases Investor attention around corporate bitcoin accumulation intensified after Strategy Executive Chairman Michael

Wall Street Titan Druckenmiller Predicts Stablecoins Will Power the Future of Global Payments

Wall Street legend Stanley Druckenmiller just tossed a polite grenade into the global payments debate, predicting that within 10 to 15 years the machinery moving money around the planet won’t rely on SWIFT wires or card networks—but on blockchain-powered stablecoins that settle transactions faster, cheaper, and without bankers checking the clock. Faster, Cheaper Payments? Druckenmiller

Bitcoin Supply Hits 20 Million Coin Mark, Mastercard Launches Massive Crypto Partner Program, and More – Week In Review

This week’s developments highlight the growing intersection of macro markets, regulation, and institutional crypto adoption. U.S. Treasury yields remain elevated amid oil tensions and political uncertainty around the Federal Reserve. Regulators took a major step toward unified oversight as the SEC and CFTC agreed to coordinate on digital asset rules. Bitcoin also reached a historic

Bitcoin Consolidation Continues After $74K Rejection

Bitcoin traded at $70,795 on March 14, 2026, with a market capitalization of $1.41 trillion and 24-hour trading volume of $49.48 billion. The cryptocurrency moved within an intraday range between $70,416 and $73,838 while technical indicators across major timeframes reflected a neutral market structure. Bitcoin Chart Outlook On the daily chart, bitcoin continues to trade

South African Eskom Considering Discount Power for Bitcoin Miners as Solar Creates Surplus

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South African Eskom Considering Discount Power for Bitcoin Miners as Solar Creates Surplus
South African Eskom is considering selling discounted daytime electricity to Bitcoin mining companies amid a rooftop solar surplus.
This post South African Eskom Considering Discount Power for Bitcoin Miners as Solar Creates Surplus first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Argentine Securities Regulator Blocks Peso Stablecoin Operations

The institution reported that argt, a peso-linked stablecoin, constitutes a security, subject to the regulatory regime for capital markets for these instruments. The stablecoin, issued by Twin Finance and listed by Belo, offered up to 32% APR. Regulator Classifies Argentine Peso Stablecoin as a Security, Blocks Operations The Argentine equivalent of the SEC, the CNV,

Blackrock Launches Ethereum Staking ETF With Dividend Yield

Blackrock has launched a new Ethereum staking ETF, ETHB, offering investors exposure to ETH along with staking rewards distributed as dividends. The fund debuted with over $100 million in assets and aims to combine institutional crypto exposure with yield generation. New Blackrock ETF Backed by Coinbase Lets Investors Earn Yield From Ethereum Blackrock has officially

Bitcoin Price Reclaims $73,000 as War Shakes Markets, Outperforming Gold and Stocks

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Bitcoin Price Reclaims $73,000 as War Shakes Markets, Outperforming Gold and Stocks
Bitcoin price climbed to $73,000 and outperformed gold, silver, and major U.S. stock indexes as rising oil prices and escalating Middle East conflict shook global markets.
This post Bitcoin Price Reclaims $73,000 as War Shakes Markets, Outperforming Gold and Stocks first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Stay Green as XRP Funds See Outflows

Bitcoin ETFs extended their inflow streak to four straight days with $54 million in new capital. Ether funds also remained strong with a third day of inflows, while solana ETFs posted gains and XRP ETFs slipped into outflows. Bitcoin ETFs Add $54 Million While Ether Posts Third Straight Gain Institutional demand for crypto exchange-traded funds

Corporate Bitcoin Holdings Hit Record High as Institutions Accumulate 2.8x Mining Supply: Report

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Corporate Bitcoin Holdings Hit Record High as Institutions Accumulate 2.8x Mining Supply: Report
Corporate bitcoin holdings reached a record in early 2026, with institutions buying at 2.8 times the new mining supply, led by ETFs and major corporate treasuries like Strategy.
This post Corporate Bitcoin Holdings Hit Record High as Institutions Accumulate 2.8x Mining Supply: Report first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Blockchain Developer Commits Fall 75% Since 2025, Artemis and Electric Capital Data Shows

Crypto developer activity has dropped sharply since early 2025, with weekly code commits falling roughly 75% as it is suspected that engineering talent has increasingly migrated toward artificial intelligence (AI) projects, according to new analytics data. Reported Developer Migration to AI Reshapes Blockchain Innovation Trends Developer activity metrics compiled by the blockchain analytics platform Artemis

3rd Bitcoin Golf Championship Lands at Bali Hai Golf Club Before Bitcoin 2026 Vegas Conference

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3rd Bitcoin Golf Championship Lands at Bali Hai Golf Club Before Bitcoin 2026 Vegas Conference
Following successful events in El Salvador with Max Keiser and Stacy Herbert, BSN brings the Bitcoin Golf Championship to Las Vegas, expecting 300+ Bitcoin founders, investors, and creators.
This post 3rd Bitcoin Golf Championship Lands at Bali Hai Golf Club Before Bitcoin 2026 Vegas Conference first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.

The Core Issue: Outrunning Entropy, Why Bitcoin Can’t Stand Still

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The Core Issue: Outrunning Entropy, Why Bitcoin Can’t Stand Still
From The Core Issue: A breakdown at the optimizations and fine-tuning done to speed up Initial Block Download for Bitcoin Core users.
This post The Core Issue: Outrunning Entropy, Why Bitcoin Can’t Stand Still first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by willcl-ark, l0rinc and hodlinator.

Iran’s $200 Oil Warning Raises Stakes as IEA Floods Market With Emergency Crude

Oil markets jolted on Wednesday after the International Energy Agency said member countries will release a record 400 million barrels from emergency reserves to counter supply disruptions tied to the U.S.-Israel war with Iran and the growing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. IEA Deploys Record Strategic Oil Release to Stabilize Markets The coordinated action—announced

Mastercard Launches Global Crypto Partner Program to Bridge Digital Assets and Traditional Payments

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Mastercard Launches Global Crypto Partner Program to Bridge Digital Assets and Traditional Payments
Mastercard has a new Crypto Partner Program that unites 85+ companies to bring blockchain payments into everyday commerce.
This post Mastercard Launches Global Crypto Partner Program to Bridge Digital Assets and Traditional Payments first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Strive (ASST) Raises Dividend, Adds Bitcoin and Strategy (MSTR) Preferred Stock to Balance Sheet

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Strive (ASST) Raises Dividend, Adds Bitcoin and Strategy (MSTR) Preferred Stock to Balance Sheet
Strive said it raised the dividend rate on its SATA preferred stock to 12.75%, narrowed the trading range guidance, and added 179 bitcoin to its balance sheet.
This post Strive (ASST) Raises Dividend, Adds Bitcoin and Strategy (MSTR) Preferred Stock to Balance Sheet first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Inflation Holds Steady at 2.4% in February as US Stocks Open With Caution on Geopolitical Risks

U.S. stocks opened cautiously Wednesday morning after fresh inflation data showed consumer prices rising at a steady pace in February, offering investors some relief while geopolitical tensions in the Middle East kept energy markets and risk assets on edge. February CPI Confirms Cooling Inflation While Energy Markets Spike on Middle East Conflict The February Consumer

Netflix Censored Bitcoin Sponsors on Boxer Trunks During Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua Broadcast

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Netflix Censored Bitcoin Sponsors on Boxer Trunks During Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua Broadcast
Netflix overruled earlier approvals and prohibited Bitcoin-related sponsors including Sazmining and LEDN from welterweight Justin Cardona’s trunks and fight-week gear during its live stream of the Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua event at Miami’s Kaseya Center.
This post Netflix Censored Bitcoin Sponsors on Boxer Trunks During Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua Broadcast first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.

Investment Bank Gives Strategy (MSTR) and Strive (ASST) Buy Ratings, Flags Bitcoin Treasury Discounts

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Investment Bank Gives Strategy (MSTR) and Strive (ASST) Buy Ratings, Flags Bitcoin Treasury Discounts
Investment bank B. Riley assigned Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) and Strive, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASST) Buy ratings and price targets of $175 and $12, respectively. 
This post Investment Bank Gives Strategy (MSTR) and Strive (ASST) Buy Ratings, Flags Bitcoin Treasury Discounts first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

OpenAI Expands Enterprise AI Push With Promptfoo Security Startup Deal

OpenAI disclosed this week that it plans to acquire AI security startup Promptfoo, folding the San Mateo, California-based company’s testing and red-teaming tools into its enterprise agent platform, Frontier. OpenAI Targets AI Agent Vulnerabilities With Promptfoo Startup Purchase The deal, announced by both OpenAI and Promptfoo, will bring Promptfoo’s automated security testing and evaluation technology

Bitcoin Price Teeters Near $69,000 Despite Market Volatility and Oil Price Swings

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Bitcoin Price Teeters Near $69,000 Despite Market Volatility and Oil Price Swings
Bitcoin price held near $69,000 on Monday, steadying after last week’s short-lived rally and weekend sell-off.
This post Bitcoin Price Teeters Near $69,000 Despite Market Volatility and Oil Price Swings first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Florida Stablecoin Bill Clears Senate 37-0, Awaits Governor Ron DeSantis

Florida lawmakers have approved what could become the first comprehensive state-level framework for payment stablecoins in the United States, sending the legislation to Gov. Ron DeSantis for review after overwhelming bipartisan support in both chambers. Florida Pushes Ahead With State Stablecoin Rules Tied to Federal GENIUS Act The measure, CS/CS/HB 175, titled “Payment Stablecoin,” passed

U.S. Treasury Recognizes Legitimate Uses for Crypto Mixers, Proposes “Hold Law” for Suspicious Assets

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U.S. Treasury Recognizes Legitimate Uses for Crypto Mixers, Proposes “Hold Law” for Suspicious Assets
The U.S. Treasury Department told Congress that Bitcoin or crypto mixers can serve legitimate financial privacy purposes.
This post U.S. Treasury Recognizes Legitimate Uses for Crypto Mixers, Proposes “Hold Law” for Suspicious Assets first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Charts Signal Stalemate as $68K Caps Upside

Bitcoin traded around $66,922 to $67,259 per unit on March 8, 2026, holding inside a $66,636 to $68,109 intraday range as traders assess whether the recent decline from the $73,000–$74,000 region has stabilized. With a market cap around $1.34 trillion and roughly $29.2 billion in 24-hour trading volume, the technical picture across the 1-day, 4-hour