Category: crypto

A reported agreement on stablecoin yield may help move forward the stalled CLARITY Act in Washington. Lawmakers are considering limits on stablecoin yield to address concerns of bank deposit flight. The agreement would block stablecoin yield on passive balances to protect innovation and limit risks. Industry and lawmakers are still reviewing the emerging agreement.

Ethereum (ETH) price is at $2,100, up 1% in 24 hours and 4% in seven days. Long-term holder thomasg.eth adds $19.5M in ETH, while US spot Ether ETFs see outflows. Tom Lee suggests ETH may have bottomed, citing historical correlations. ETFs show outflows of $55.7M, $136.4M, and $42M over three days.

Ripple’s 2026 survey showed that digital assets are becoming more integrated into financial services strategies. Stablecoins are in high demand for faster treasury tools and working capital efficiency. Security certifications and trusted providers are essential. The survey also highlighted rising interest in tokenization. Ripple’s expansion aligns with growing adoption trends.

Investors are suing Gemini, claiming that the company hid plans to switch from crypto trading to a prediction market model in its IPO. The lawsuit follows a stock crash, layoffs, and withdrawals from international markets. Plaintiffs argue that these outcomes were foreseeable but not disclosed by Gemini. The case could impact how crypto firms approach…

A Bitcoin wallet inactive since 2012 moved 2,100 BTC worth $147 million, sparking debate on lost coins, whale psychology, and market risk. The move was flagged by Whale Alert, drawing attention to the potential impact on the market. The identity of the wallet owner remains unknown, raising speculation about its origins.

BlackRock transferred $140 million worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum to Coinbase Prime on March 20, indicating ongoing engagement with digital assets. The move comes amid potential liquidation risks for BTC and ETH, with traders monitoring it for institutional sentiment. While the intent behind the transfer is unclear, it showcases BlackRock’s active involvement in the crypto…

Over $3 billion in leveraged Bitcoin and Ethereum long positions are at risk of liquidation if prices fall below key support levels. Coinglass data indicates a potential cascade effect. Investors accuse Gemini of hiding plans for a Gemini 2.0 model, leading to stock plunges, layoffs, and market withdrawals post-IPO. The market is volatile, with potential…

DeFiance Capital CEO Arthur warns that tensions in the Middle East, especially around Iran’s Kharg Island and the Strait of Hormuz, could impact supply chains and risk assets, including cryptocurrencies. He suggests that U.S. and Israel pressure on Iran is likely to increase, with potential disruptions to global oil supply affecting financial markets.

The FBI and Thai police combined to freeze $580 million in cryptocurrency and seized 8,000 phones from organized fraud gangs targeting Americans in Southeast Asia. This operation highlights the industrial nature of crypto fraud and the effectiveness of on-chain tracing in dismantling criminal networks at an infrastructure level.

Bitcoin’s recovery to $69,700 is not backed by genuine buying demand, according to CoinGlass. Open interest barely changed during the rebound, suggesting a range-bound market with heavy leverage. Traders are monitoring the price- open interest alignment for the next real trend amidst macroeconomic uncertainties and institutional flows.