Macro Tailwinds Drive Altcoin Recovery Altcoins rallied in lockstep with global markets following an update from President Donald Trump regarding the conclusion of U.S. combat operations in the Middle East. The news acted as a primary catalyst for a broad “risk-on” rotation, propelling the total altcoin market capitalization from $979 billion to $1.07 trillion within …
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Bitcoin Chart Outlook On the daily timeframe, bitcoin remains confined within a defined range, failing to establish either a breakout or breakdown. Price action continues to respect resistance near $69,135 while holding above support at $66,218, maintaining a neutral structure. The lack of directional follow-through suggests hesitation among market participants. This is a market pausing, …
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A US healthcare management services provider says a security breach may have compromised the information of current and former patients. In a notice, QualDerm Partners says that it detected unauthorized activity on certain systems within its network on Christmas eve. An investigation supported by a third-party cybersecurity forensics firm determined that between December 23rd and …
Ripple has added digital asset capabilities to its treasury management platform, allowing corporate finance teams to hold, track and manage cryptocurrencies and fiat balances within a single system, the company said. According to a company announcement, the update introduces Digital Asset Accounts and a unified dashboard that aggregates balances across bank accounts, custody providers and …
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Global asset manager Franklin Templeton is set to expand its crypto footprint by acquiring a spinoff of the crypto-native investment firm CoinFund. Franklin Templeton said Wednesday it plans to acquire 250 Digital, a CoinFund spinoff that runs liquid crypto investment strategies, expanding the asset manager’s digital asset business. The deal will form part of a …
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Michael Saylor’s Strategy (MSTR) looks set to restart its Bitcoin (BTC) accumulation engine after a short pause, with its STRC preferred stock likely funding fresh crypto purchases this week. Key takeaways: Strategy may purchase at least $76.25 million in Bitcoin this week. Combined with a technical setup, Bitcoin may rise to $80,000 in April. Strategy …
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Economists at Morgan Stanley say rising oil prices and persistent inflation pressures could delay anticipated interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. Speaking on the firm’s “Thoughts on the Market” podcast, Chief U.S. Economist Michael Gapen says the Fed is likely to proceed cautiously, pushing expected rate cuts further into the year. “I think the …
April 1st, 2026 – Dubai, United Arab Emirates Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is extending its popular Earn Carnival in response to strong user demand as global market volatility persists. The continued campaign maintains robust earning opportunities across premium Bybit Earn products with an additional prize pool of 1,200,000 USDT, offering …
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CoinShares, a European-based digital asset manager, is slated to make its US public markets debut today following the completion of a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) merger, highlighting the crypto industry’s deepening ties with public markets. The company announced Wednesday that it had finalized a previously announced business combination with Vine Hill Capital Investment Corp., …
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Australia has passed legislation that will bring many digital asset platforms and tokenised custody platforms under the country’s financial services licensing regime. The Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Bill 2025 has now cleared both houses of the Australian Parliament, according to parliamentary records, marking the biggest step yet in Canberra’s push to create a dedicated …
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US Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr said Tuesday that clearer US stablecoin rules could speed the market’s growth, but warned that regulators still need to address money laundering risks, bank run risks and consumer safeguards as they implement the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act. Speaking at a Federalist Society event …
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Three crypto executives extradited from Singapore appeared in federal court in Oakland on Monday as US prosecutors expanded a wash-trading case that has now charged 10 foreign nationals tied to four crypto market-maker companies. The court appearances mark the latest step in a US crackdown on alleged wash trading in digital asset markets that began …
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OpenFX announced on March 31, 2026, that it raised $94 million in Series A funding led by investors including Accel, Atomico, and Pantera. Founded in 2024, the company utilizes stablecoins as intermediary settlement rails to connect traditional banking systems with digital-native infrastructure for near-instant Foreign Exchange (FX) conversion. The platform provides institutional-grade liquidity across more …
Bitgo Prime announced the launch of its integrated financing platform in New York on March 31, 2026. This new offering consolidates borrowing, lending, and collateral management into a single workflow to eliminate the fragmented infrastructure typically associated with digital asset financing. The platform serves institutional participants by supporting liquid assets, locked tokens, and staked positions …
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Interactive Brokers (IBKR) announces the launch of crypto-asset trading for individual investors across the European Economic Area (EEA) on March 31, 2026. This service is facilitated through Interactive Brokers Ireland Limited, an authorized crypto-asset service provider, allowing clients to trade assets like bitcoin and ethereum. The expansion provides local investors with an integrated platform to …
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