Regulators found 6.65 million violations at Bithumb, including 45,772 crypto transfers involving 18 unregistered overseas VASPs.
International law enforcement effort targets approval-phishing schemes tied to crypto investment fraud.
At the time of writing, Bitcoin (BTC) trades in the highs $73,000, outperforming both equities and gold in late‑quarter trading. A Late-Quarter Bitcoin Plot Twist Tensions around Iran and the Middle East are intensifying, yet BTC is rallying. According to a QCP Market Colour from today, we might be bracing for “a late-quarter plot twist” as not only BTC broke through key resistance and rose above the $74,000 area on Monday morning, but Ethereum (ETH) is following along, trading around $2.7k at the present moment. Related Reading: Bitcoin Eyes Mid-$80,000s As Peter Brandt Flags ‘Horn’ Pattern The Comeback Of The “Digital Gold”? The “digital gold” and “geopolitical hedge” narratives that had had been questioned earlier in the year seem to be making a strong comeback. The market insight from QCP suggests that the reason for this is that, as tensions around Iran do nothing but continue to rise, the on-chain users have embarked on a search for cross-border liquidity and capital mobility. This need explains that stablecoin liquidity is also surging. Last week, USDC supply set a fresh all‑time high above $81 billion, lifting overall stablecoin float and signaling fresh dollar liquidity coming on‑chain. On the derivatives side, QCP flags bitcoin’s spot price closing in on a big month‑end call strike, with about 8,000 contracts targeting higher prices. A decisive move above $75,000 dollars could spark a gamma‑driven buying rush, but $74.500 dollars is the first key barrier, with a pocket of short positions waiting to be liquidated just above that level. Key spot levels to watch this week are $70,000–$71,000 as major support and $75,000 as the line that would confirm a more sustained bullish trend if broken with volume. Related Reading: Ethereum Price Rockets Above $2,200 as Bulls Tighten Market Control Michael Saylor is betting on a similar bitcoin rebound as the one we saw back in the first phase of the Russia‑Ukraine conflict in 2022, only now without the same kind of systemic blow‑ups, in the light of Trump’s Clarity Act. Strategy, Saylor’s Bitcoin-maximalist corporation, has just announced that it acquired $1.57 billion worth of BTC. They now hodl around 761,068 BTC. Strategy has acquired 22,337 BTC for ~$1.57 billion at ~$70,194 per bitcoin. As of 3/15/2026, we hodl 761,068 $BTC acquired for ~$57.61 billion at ~$75,696 per bitcoin. $MSTR $STRC https://t.co/6hv6PjzOKQ — Michael Saylor (@saylor) March 16, 2026 What This Means For Traders As BTC increasingly trades again like “digital safe haven” beta, sensitive to war and macro headlines but supported by structural ETF and corporate demand, the trade‑off is clear: dips into the $70k–71k support zone may attract buyers, while a daily close above $75,000 could open the door to a momentum‑driven extension toward $80k. However, failure at resistance risks a sharp long‑liquidation could flush bitcoin back into the high‑$60ks. BTC’s price trends to the highs $73k on the daily chart. Source: BTCUSD on Tradingview Cover image from Perplexity, BTCUSD chart from Tradingview
Bernstein said bitcoin’s ownership base is strengthening as ETFs and corporate treasury buyers like Strategy reshape the market.
Metaplanet raised $255 million and launched new warrants to fund more Bitcoin purchases as it pushes toward a 210,000 BTC treasury target.
The crypto market started Monday on a bullish note, with altcoins showing early signs of a rally. The total altcoin market cap climbed to $1.01 trillion after weeks of sideways movement. Top altcoins like XRP, DOGE, ADA, and DOT rose 4–8%, while PEPE surged 20%.Meanwhile, Crypto analyst Michael van de Poppe believes altcoins will rally …
The Bitcoin NUPL metric is flashing a warning that traders probably don’t want to hear right now. Price action might look bullish on the surface, but underneath the hood the structure of the market is starting to look… shaky. Here’s the situation. Supply distribution data shows the 1,000–10,000 BTC whale cohort shrinking, while the 100–1,000 …
Alto's funding boost for depression drug trials could accelerate innovative treatments, potentially transforming neuropsychiatric care landscapes.
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The Cardano price is back in focus after surging over 8% since the early trading hours, marking an intraday high of $0.293. The rise seems to be driven by whale accumulation, increased network activity, and positive technical sentiment. On the other hand, the volume also broke out by more than 171%, with the market cap …
Crypto’s innovation dazzles but fragments liquidity. Institutions demand boring reliability over novel protocols to move real capital at scale.
Michael Saylor’s firm Strategy has added 22,337 Bitcoin for about 1.57 billion dollars at roughly 70,194 dollars per coin. This brings their total holdings to 761,068 Bitcoin acquired for around 57.61 billion dollars at an average price of 75,696 dollars each as of March 15, 2026. The company continues to grow its Bitcoin portfolio, reinforcing …
Four years ago, European banks were blocking crypto transactions. Today, they are offering Bitcoin and Ethereum directly inside their retail banking apps. Data from BlockStories, published March 12, shows exactly where Europe’s 20 largest banks stand on crypto trading and custody. Santander, BPCE, BBVA and KBC are already live for retail and institutional clients. Deutsche …
Strategy bought 22,337 Bitcoin for $1.57 billion last week, lifting total holdings to 761,068 BTC as it funds purchases through record sales of its STRC preferred stock.
Abra plans to go public through a SPAC merger with New Providence Acquisition Corp. III at a $750 million valuation.
Global financial markets are entering a week packed with important macroeconomic developments, with several central bank decisions and economic indicators scheduled across major economies. These crypto events often shape liquidity conditions and risk appetite in global markets, which can spill over into digital assets like Bitcoin and the broader crypto sector. With major policy updates …
Strategy's massive Bitcoin acquisition underscores growing corporate adoption, potentially influencing market dynamics and regulatory scrutiny.
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Hana Financial Group will collaborate with Standard Chartered on digital assets following its stablecoin partnership with USDC issuer Circle earlier in March.
The Japanese bitcoin treasury firm structured the financing with premium-priced shares and warrants that could unlock up to $531 million.
The company's stack now stands at 761,068 bitcoin, acquired for $57.61 billion.
Strategy's holdings now account for more than 3.5% of the total 21 million bitcoin supply — worth around $56 billion.
The regulator ended its civil enforcement case accusing the DeSo creator of wire fraud and selling unregistered crypto securities.
The fine stems from approximately 6.65 million violations related to KYC and transaction restrictions.
Metaplanet has raised $255M from investors, with warrants potentially lifting funding to around $531M for its long-term 210,000 BTC strategy.
Voorhees' significant Ethereum investment signals growing confidence in ETH's potential, potentially influencing broader market dynamics and investor sentiment.
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This Monday, the world feels a little ease with the ongoing US-Iran war, as President Trump said about the discussions and passing of 2 tankers from the Strait of Hormuz. Bitcoin reacted strongly, as it surged above $74000, a resistance that had failed to cross multiple times recently. Altcoins like Ethereum, Solana, and XRP aslo …
Bitcoin climbed back into the $73,500 to $73,800 resistance band over the weekend, reaching its highest level since the Iran war and Trump tariff turmoil began to shake global markets. The move comes even as crude remains above $100, supply through the Strait of Hormuz has been disrupted, and investors have cut back expectations for […]
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The Bitcoin and Ethereum prices continue to struggle, with BTC dropping to as low as $70,000 over the weekend. This comes as tensions between the U.S. and Iran continue to escalate, with no sign of a ceasefire happening anytime soon. Bitcoin and Ethereum Prices Struggle as Iran War Drags On Bitcoin and Ethereum prices remain under pressure as the war in Iran enters its third week. Tensions escalated over the weekend with attacks on the U.S. embassy in Iraq, according to a Fortune report. The U.S. embassy had indicated that these attacks were carried out by Iran-aligned terrorist militia groups. Related Reading: Bitcoin Crash Far From Over? Analyst Shares How Painful Bear Markets Can Get Notably, the attacks on the U.S. embassy came amid America’s airstrikes on Iran’s Kharg Island, a key oil terminal for the country. The Bitcoin and Ethereum prices notably fell following the U.S. strikes on the Island. The strikes sparked concerns that it could further drive oil prices higher, which is bearish for BTC and ETH. Brent crude oil futures have already risen to as high as $106 today, according to TradingView data, in response to U.S. strikes on Kharg Island. Oil prices could also continue to rise as the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil chokepoint, remains effectively closed. About 20% of the global oil supply passes through the Strait, which is why its closure could spark a massive supply shock and lead to new highs. Market analyst XWIN Research warned that Bitcoin could face significant outflows if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, which would put pressure on not just BTC but the Ethereum price and other crypto assets. In an interview on ABC’s ‘This Week,’ U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright warned that there are no guarantees that oil prices would fall in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, the Bitcoin and Ethereum prices are also facing pressure, with the Fed unlikely to cut interest rates at this week’s FOMC meeting. There are also concerns that the FOMC could further delay in cutting rates due to the rising oil prices, which threaten to drive inflation higher. Peter Brandt Predicts That A Rally May Be On The Cards Veteran trader Peter Brandt has suggested that Bitcoin could see a relief rally even amid the U.S.-Iran war. In an X post, he shared an accompanying chart showing BTC could reach as high as $88,000. BTC and the Ethereum prices may already be seeing this relief rally, with these crypto assets up over 3% and 7%, respectively, today. Related Reading: Ethereum Topples Bitcoin By 3x In Major Metric, But Can Price Still Reclaim $5,000? Crypto analyst Julio Moreno had earlier warned that the crypto market is still in a bear market despite any potential relief rallies for the Bitcoin and Ethereum prices. Expert Benjamin Cowen echoed a similar sentiment, noting that BTC often spends more time going up than down. He added that when the flagship crypto goes down, it goes down very quickly, sets a low, and then trends up for a week before going lower. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com
Your day-ahead look for March 16, 2026
Crypto ETPs recorded $1.06 billion in inflows last week, led by Bitcoin and Ethereum, marking three straight weeks of gains despite ongoing geopolitical stress.
Bitcoin’s relief rally pushed its price above the 50-day SMA as analysts say further upside potential is increasing amid rising open interest.