In the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump’s establishment of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR), speculation has emerged regarding potential Department of Defense (DoD) initiatives to engage in cryptocurrency mining. Is the DoD Entering the Bitcoin Mining Arena? An X Post Sparks the Discussion On March 17, Michelle Weekley, an executive at cryptocurrency enterprise Byte …
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On March 18, 2025, about 19.83 million bitcoins were circulating, and a substantial portion of these holdings now reside on established cryptocurrency platforms. To illustrate, Coinbase maintains 5.66% of the world’s circulating BTC. From Coinbase to Bybit: The Largest Bitcoin Stockpiles on Centralized Exchanges Cryptocurrency platforms serve as principal custodians of bitcoin ( BTC), and …
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As part of DOGE’s crusade to curb waste and fraud, Musk noted he found around 14 “magic money computers” that can print money out of thin air to make federal payments without any coordination, placing the problems of fiat currency in the spotlight. DOGE Head Elon Musk Discloses Existence of ‘Magic Money Computers’ Elon Musk, …
Macro investor and fund manager Dan Tapiero says he remains long-term bullish on Bitcoin (BTC) amid a correction that has seen the flagship crypto asset fall by around 24% from the all-time high recorded in January. In a new interview on the Wolf of All Streets YouTube channel, Tapiero says that Bitcoin could appreciate by …
Asset management giant Bernstein reportedly thinks shares of top US crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) are on the verge of a breakout. Gautam Chhugani, Bernstein’s managing director of global digital assets, says Coinbase stock may soar by more than 72% of its current value due to pro-crypto regulatory changes expected from US President Donald Trump and …
South Korea’s central bank reportedly has no plans to include Bitcoin (BTC) in its foreign exchange reserves. The Bank of Korea said “a cautious approach is needed” when it comes to Bitcoin, citing the top crypto asset’s price volatility, per a new report from The Korea Herald, a South Korean news outlet. “In the case …
Kelsier Ventures, KIP Protocol and Meteora have been sued in a New York court for their alleged role in the Libra token scandal, which saw around $107 million pooled from investors. Update March 18, 6:42am: This article has been updated to reflect that Cointelegraph reached out to KIP Protocol and Meteora. The Libra token scandal …
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Bank charter approvals have fallen since 2008, but crypto companies see opportunity under the welcoming new administration. Cryptocurrency and fintech companies are increasingly seeking bank charters in an attempt to grow their businesses under the Trump administration, according to a report from Reuters, which talked to more than half a dozen industry executives. The moves …
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ADA is set to be a key part of the US digital asset stockpile. Cointelegraph takes a dive into the blockchain’s fundamentals. On March 2, President Donald Trump mentioned Cardano’s ADA (ADA) token among the cryptocurrencies to be included in the US strategic crypto reserve. Trump’s March 6 executive order clarified that altcoins would be …
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Only Grayscale’s Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF (BTC) had a net positive performance in March so far as broader crypto markets enter a bearish phase. Nearly all United States spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) had net negative performances in March as analysts expect a bearish Bitcoin trend of up to 12 months. Farside Investors data showed …
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Top on-chain analyst ZachXBT says that crypto will most likely fall into the hands of strict government regulations if it can’t figure out how to prevent hacks. In a new post in his Telegram channel, the blockchain detective says his most recent work with the Bybit hack has given him some clarity on the crypto …
Equities and digital assets are extending their downtrend as CNBC’s Fed Survey reports an elevated risk of recession. The Nasdaq, S&P 500 and Bitcoin (BTC) all plummeted on Tuesday morning ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy statement due on Wednesday. In CNBC’s March edition of the Fed Survey, which takes insights from major fund managers, …
The crypto exchange OKX has decided to “temporarily suspend” its decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator after consulting with regulators. Traders use data from DEX aggregators to find the best-priced trades across various decentralized exchanges. OKX’s aggregator has recently come under scrutiny. Last month, hackers stole a staggering $1.4 billion worth of Ethereum (ETH) and Lido Staked …
ARK Invest participated in Apptronik’s $403 million Series A round, joining Mercedes-Benz, Google, and Japan Post Capital to fund humanoid robotics innovation. Cryptocurrency-friendly investment firm ARK Invest has joined a massive Series A funding round for Apptronik, a Texas-based firm building humanoid robots. Apptronik, on March 18, announced the successful close of an oversubscribed $403M Series A …
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Multiple data points paint a grim picture for Ethereum’s ETH/BTC pair in 2025. Ethereum’s native token, Ether (ETH), has ventured into oversold territory multiple times against Bitcoin (BTC) in recent months, but the altcoin has yet to show any signs of finding a price bottom. The trading situation is actually quite similar to a previous …
