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Crypto analyst Merlijn revealed that Bitcoin has flashed the most powerful fractal in the markets right now. This comes amid BTC’s rally to a one-month high of $75,000 despite the escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran. Bitcoin Flashes Most Powerful Fractal In Markets Right Now In an X post, Merlijn stated that Bitcoin has formed the most powerful fractal in the market right now. He noted that gold had formed this structure in 1974, when it completed three waves, followed by a Fibonacci extension and a parabolic move. Now, BTC is forming an identical structure, with the third step forming. Related Reading: Analyst Says Bitcoin Bulls Have Won And This Is The Next Target The analyst further said that $62,000 is the last line before the Fibonacci extension opens, and that if BTC holds this level, then the $226,000 Fibonacci target unlocks. However, if the leading crypto loses this level, then the fractal gets one more low first. Merlijn added that BTC is pointing to the same outcome as gold, with a parabolic move on the horizon. In another X post, the analyst provided a bullish outlook for Bitcoin, citing global liquidity. He noted that M2 is expanding again and that BTC has just entered the green accumulation zone. Merlijn explained that the last two times this combination appeared, BTC multiplied. He added that a hold above $74,000 will confirm this liquidity cycle, while a drop below $65,000 means one more compression before a rally to the upside. Bitcoin rallied to $75,000 yesterday, signaling that the leading crypto was again seeing bullish momentum despite the U.S.-Iran conflict. Veteran trader Peter Brandt suggested that BTC could rally above $80,000 in the short term. Market Conditions Show Signs Of Stabilization And Market Recovery In a research report, the on-chain analytics platform Glassnode said that market conditions are showing signs of stabilization and gradual recovery. The spot CVD is said to have flipped decisively positive, which Glassnode noted reflects a return of aggressive buying pressure. Furthermore, the derivatives markets reflect rising but cautious engagement. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Base Case: What To Expect Before The Run-Up Above $100,000 Glassnode stated that futures open interest has edged higher as futures CVD surged, while funding payments moved further into negative territory, which points to persistent short positioning. Meanwhile, the Bitcoin ETFs are seeing renewed interest, although the on-chain analytics platform noted the total ETF trading volume has cooled slightly from prior elevated levels. Lastly, Glassnode mentioned that on-chain activity remains relatively muted, with active addresses declining below their lower band and transfer volumes improving modestly but remaining subdued. Fee volume is said to have remained stable, which reflects steady but quiet network usage. At the time of writing, the Bitcoin price is trading at around $74,100, up in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com
Analysts say the $1.8 billion acquisition shows stablecoins are moving from niche use to global settlement rails.
Kalshi, which contends it is a federally regulated prediction platform, has faced scrutiny in multiple states.
A Kalshi spokesperson said that the criminal case was based on ”paper-thin arguments” and claimed the company was exclusively under federal jurisdiction.
"We reject the idea that a deal has to come together in the next several weeks," said TD Cowen’s Jaret Seiberg.
A SOL chart pattern that preceded several triple-digit rallies just flashed again. Are the altcoin bulls gearing up for a run to new price highs?
The Iran conflict is impacting on commodities beyond oil, as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz chokes off shipping.
Bitcoin price has rallied for eight consecutive days for the first time in over two years, typically a signal of strengthening momentum. The price touched an intraday high near $76,000, supported by a sharp rise in volume from $22 billion to over $56 billion. While this move hints at a potential trend shift, confirmation remains …
The incident underscores the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures in crypto platforms to protect user data and financial assets.
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The Canadian bank added USD–CAD conversion to its tokenized deposits, enabling real-time cross-border transactions as banks test blockchain-based settlement systems.
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
XRP gained nearly 10% over the past week, presenting a sharp divergence from the institutional sector as investment products tied to the token posted their steepest monthly outflows of the year. Data from CryptoSlate showed the digital asset reaching a monthly high of $1.60 over the last 24 hours before pulling back to stabilize at […]
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Bitcoin has again come under sharp criticism after former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson questioned its legitimacy. His remarks, shared in a March 13, 2026, post on X, reignited debate over whether the world’s largest cryptocurrency is fundamentally sound or structurally flawed. Bitcoin Under Fire: What Boris Johnson’s Statement Suggests In his post, Johnson reiterated long-standing doubts about Bitcoin, noting that reports of investor losses had strengthened his skepticism. His comments highlight concerns over the cryptocurrency’s structure and the potential risks for participants. Related Reading: Bitcoin And Crypto Exchanges Could Be In Trouble, Here’s Why This perspective aligns with his previous column, where he described individuals drawn in by promises of profit but ultimately losing significant sums. One example involved a retired person who invested £500 hoping to double it, only to spend years attempting withdrawals while paying fees, eventually losing about £20,000. Johnson suggests these cases illustrate that Bitcoin is not only volatile but also part of an ecosystem where investors may face exploitation. He also questioned Bitcoin’s intrinsic value, describing it as a digital construct without physical backing or cultural significance. Johnson raised concerns about the anonymity of its creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, arguing that the lack of accountability adds risk. His remarks imply that Bitcoin’s reliance on investor interest, along with its decentralized and opaque origins, could expose participants to dynamics reminiscent of fraudulent financial models. Is Bitcoin A Ponzi Scheme? Facts Behind The Claim While Johnson suggests Bitcoin may resemble a Ponzi scheme, this comparison is misleading. A classic Ponzi relies on a central organizer who guarantees fixed returns and pays earlier investors with new participants’ funds. Bitcoin, by contrast, has no central operator, no promised returns, and no mechanism for redistributing incoming funds. Transactions are verified by a decentralized network rather than a controlling entity. Bitcoin’s value comes from open market demand and a fixed supply cap of 21 million coins, not the entry of new participants. The network is transparent, participation is voluntary, and the protocol enforces scarcity and transaction rules. These factors ensure Bitcoin lacks the defining features of a Ponzi scheme, as emphasized by Michael Saylor, who points out that decentralization removes the key elements required for such fraud. Related Reading: Pundit Shares What The XRP Float Is Likely To Be For Global Settlement However, some of Johnson’s observations reflect market realities. Price momentum often depends on investor sentiment, adoption trends, and liquidity, which can superficially resemble Ponzi-like growth patterns, especially when scams or misleading schemes exploit the cryptocurrency ecosystem. High-profile losses contribute to the perception of risk, even though Bitcoin’s structure is fundamentally different: it does not promise returns, is not centrally controlled, and allows free buying, selling, and storing of coins. While Bitcoin carries risks typical of any volatile asset, its decentralized design, transparent operation, and capped supply separate it from a Ponzi scheme. Johnson’s remarks highlight legitimate concerns about risk perception but do not reflect the cryptocurrency’s underlying mechanics. Featured image created with Daily Express, chart from Tradingview.com
BNB Chain is consolidating as a prominent platform for real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, offering low transaction fees and swift settlement to its substantial retail user base in one of crypto’s fastest-growing sectors. Related Reading: The End Of Ethereum’s Downtrend? Key Indicator Flashes First Bullish Signal Since September BNB Chain’s RWA Ecosystem Thrives Real-world assets have emerged as one of the fastest-growing sectors in the industry, providing investors with direct access to stocks, funds, and commodities through blockchain technology. According to RWA.xyz data, the sector’s total distributed asset value is currently $27 billion, an 8.5% increase over the past month and a 375% Year-over-Year (YoY) surge, with the BNB Chain quietly emerging as one of the leading networks in the sector. Notably, the network’s RWA ecosystem has exponentially grown since the start of 2025, from $3.6 million in January 2025 to $2 billion by December 2025. Crypto market intelligence firm Messari recently shared that BNB Chain’s total RWA value surged 228% Quarter-over-Quarter (QoQ) in Q4 2025, and 554.6% up YoY. By the end of Q4, BNB Chain ranked as the second-largest blockchain by total RWA value, surpassing Solana. Remarkably, it has grown another billion in value in Q1 2026, crossing the $3 billion mark for the first time last week. As of March 16, the network has $3.04 billion in distributed asset value, jumping 34.5% in the last 30 days and ranking only behind Ethereum. In addition, it is currently leading all chains on net flows, with $747 million over the past 30 days, $300 million ahead of Ethereum, and $450 million ahead of Solana. Last week, the network’s RWA ecosystem reached another significant milestone after surpassing 40,000 asset holders. Asset holders grew 360% Year-to-Date (YTD) from 8,700 to 40,946, indicating growing demand for on-chain exposure to traditional markets. Meanwhile, BNB Chain’s stablecoin holders are up 7.5% over the past month to 59.3 million, ranking second among all networks on this metric, only behind TRON. After having experienced a remarkable 121.4% growth in 2025, the network’s stablecoin market capitalization stands at approximately $14.2 billion. USYC, BUILD Lead RWA Landscape Circle’s interest-bearing stablecoin US Yield Coin (USYC) performance has driven most of BNB Chain’s RWA momentum. The token has overtaken BlackRock’s USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) and become the largest tokenized US Treasury product, with $2.29 billion in supply. Last July, BNB Chain launched USYC on the network, accepting the token as off-exchange collateral for trading on Binance. By Q4, the network led in USYC’s global adoption, with over $900 million of its then-$1 billion supply on the BNB Chain. Now, the token accounts for 74% of the network’s RWA market share, with $1.91 billion of the supply on the network and a total value of $2.13 billion. Beyond Circle’s USYC, the BNB Chain has also seen other major developments on its RWA landscape. Notably, BlackRock’s BUIDL expanded to the network in November, offering exposure to tokenized US dollar yields. Related Reading: XRP Gearing Up For 1,300% Rally? Analyst Sets Bold $48 Target For Next Bull Run The fund, which is also accepted as off-exchange collateral for trading on Binance, ranks second in the network RWA ecosystem with a total value of $506 million, at the time of writing. Meanwhile, Franklin Templeton’s Benji Technology Platform, Matrixdock’s gold-backed XAUm, and Ondo Finance tokenized stocks have recorded strong performances, with a cumulative value of $394 million on the network. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
Charlie Lee discusses Litecoin’s role in payments, crypto’s evolution, and the long-term principles that still matter.
Aster launches a privacy focused Layer 1 for perpetual trading as ASTER rises 8% and DeFi derivatives volume hits $14T.
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Kris Mayes filed 20 criminal counts against the prediction market operator, escalating a multi-state legal clash over sports and election predictions markets.
PayPal’s PYUSD is expanding to a total of 70 international markets as the payments giant’s stablecoin tops a $4 billion market cap.
The main reason for the growth in "non-crypto" contracts can be attributed to the ability for HIP-3 markets to operate 24/7.
Democratic lawmakers introduced legislation prohibiting prediction markets that hinge on government action or pre-determined outcomes.
Tally shuts down after six years as demand for DAO governance tools declines following regulatory changes and market consolidation.
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With the combined $57 million deal, GSR looks to integrate token launches, liquidity and treasury into a single capital markets stack for crypto projects.
Bitrefill said attackers accessed 18,500 purchase records, potentially revealing “limited customer information."
Bitcoin is showing early signs of renewed demand after a February stretch marked by heavy selling across both retail and institutional venues, even as the broader macro backdrop remains unsupportive for risk assets. On-chain and ETF flow data now point to a market that is stabilizing, though not yet fully out of danger. That shift is notable because it is unfolding against a difficult backdrop. As CryptoQuant contributor Darkfost put it, “Despite escalating tensions in Iran, Bitcoin continues to show a degree of resilience, particularly compared to equities and commodities, which are increasingly displaying toppish market structures. This is all the more notable given that the upcoming FOMC meeting is unlikely to deliver any rate cuts.” The market, in other words, is improving in spite of macro rather than because of it. Darkfost noted that current probabilities imply roughly a 99% chance of no change from the Federal Reserve, leaving traders focused less on an immediate policy move and more on forward guidance, especially whether officials reopen the door to future hikes. Related Reading: Bitcoin Eyes Mid-$80,000s As Peter Brandt Flags ‘Horn’ Pattern Within that setup, exchange flow data has started to look better. According to Darkfost, the 30-day moving average volume delta on Binance and Coinbase has shifted back toward buyers after plunging deeply negative in mid-February. On Feb. 16, the metric stood at -$145 million on Binance and -$88 million on Coinbase, a sign that “both retail and institutional participants were largely aligned on the sell side.” Today, those averages have moved back into positive territory at around +$21 million and +$14 million. It is still a modest move. But compared with the conditions seen a month ago, it marks a clear change in tone. Why $79,962 Remains The Key Resistance For Bitcoin ETF flow data presented by CryptoQuant contributor Axel Adler Jr. tells a similar story, though with an important caveat. Over the past month, US spot bitcoin ETF flows swung from capitulation to recovery. From Feb. 15 to 24, the 7-day average net flow remained negative, bottoming at -1,883 BTC per day on Feb. 18. The reversal began on Feb. 25, when flows recovered to +2,305 BTC per day, before peaking at +3,387 BTC per day on March 2. The latest reading has cooled to +1,472 BTC per day, while total ETF holdings rose from 1,264,982 BTC to 1,291,618 BTC over the month, an increase of 26,636 BTC. Related Reading: Bitcoin Returns To Full Bull Mode: Key Indicators Signal Bottom And Major Relief Rally Adler’s conclusion is constructive, but measured. “ETF flows recovered after February’s outflow, liquidity returned to positive territory — demand is back,” he wrote. “But until spot closes above the Realized Price (~$80K), the ETF cohort remains underwater, and this level will likely slow any rally.” That realized price now sits at $79,962, down slightly from $80,501 on Feb. 15. Even after bitcoin rebounded from $63,756 on Feb. 24 to $74,788, spot still trades $5,174, or 6.5%, below the aggregate ETF cohort’s cost basis. That leaves a large pocket of holders in unrealized loss and creates the risk that any move toward $80,000 draws out supply from investors looking to exit near breakeven. For now, both analysts are describing the same market: selling pressure has eased, buyer activity has returned, and institutional demand is no longer deteriorating. But confirmation still matters. At press time, Bitcoin traded at $74,063. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
Bitcoin consolidated recent gains in the face of blanket skepticism over its rebound, while gold threatened to give up $5,000 support.
The no-action position taken by the US regulator under Chair Michael Selig will allow the company to engage in certain activities without registering as a broker.
The partnership aims to lay the foundations for the agentic workflows that will become increasingly important to on-chain finance.
World launches AgentKit beta, linking World ID with x402 to help AI agents prove a real human stands behind them while preserving privacy.
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Native USDC could give traders and DeFi apps on Injective a mainstream dollar-denominated asset for collateral, liquidity and settlement.