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Gold sees biggest weekly fall in 43 years as Iran war rages on
March 21, 2026 2:53 am

Gold sees biggest weekly fall in 43 years as Iran war rages on

Gold is also being impacted by rising anticipation that the US Federal Reserve won’t cut interest rates this year, while Fed chair Jerome Powell said inflation would rise.

Grayscale files S-1 for Hyperliquid ETF, joining Bitwise, 21Shares
March 21, 2026 12:36 am

Grayscale files S-1 for Hyperliquid ETF, joining Bitwise, 21Shares

Unlike Bitwise, Grayscale doesn’t plan to incorporate staking for its Hyperliquid ETF but hasn’t ruled out integrating it in the future.

Rumors emerge of a CLARITY Act deal between White House and lawmakers
March 20, 2026 9:31 pm

Rumors emerge of a CLARITY Act deal between White House and lawmakers

The deal reportedly focuses on stablecoin yield and interest-bearing stable tokens, a major pain point for the banking industry.

Bitcoin price aims to hold $70K amid rising inflation concerns
March 20, 2026 8:56 pm

Bitcoin price aims to hold $70K amid rising inflation concerns

Bitcoin searches for equilibrium at $70,000 while rising crude oil prices and tanking stock markets have investors worried over the future of inflation in the US.

Google Threat Intel flags 'Ghostblade' crypto-stealing malware
March 20, 2026 8:10 pm

Google Threat Intel flags 'Ghostblade' crypto-stealing malware

Ghostblade is one of six malware tools in the "DarkSword" suite of malicious software designed to steal crypto private keys and user data.

Sam Bankman-Fried's past political cash gives AI PAC fuel for bashing NY candidate Bores
March 20, 2026 8:03 pm
A mailer from Think Big PAC told voters that the Democratic U.S. House candidate once got $100,000 in support from the former head of failed global exchange FTX.
Crypto Biz: Institutions aren’t waiting for the bottom
March 20, 2026 8:00 pm

Crypto Biz: Institutions aren’t waiting for the bottom

Nearly three-quarters of institutional investors plan to increase their digital asset allocations this year, with Bitcoin, Ether, stablecoins and tokenized assets seeing the most interest.

Ledger hires ex-Circle exec as CFO, opens NYC office to expand US business
March 20, 2026 7:56 pm

Ledger hires ex-Circle exec as CFO, opens NYC office to expand US business

Ledger names John Andrews as chief financial officer and opens a New York office to expand its US operations and institutional business.

Senators say they've reached compromise on yield to advance crypto market bill
March 20, 2026 7:27 pm
One of the major sticking points on the crypto market structure bill may be resolved, at least enough to move toward a Senate hearing to advance the bill.
Kalshi gets temporary Nevada ban in dispute over sports betting
March 20, 2026 6:45 pm
A Nevada court issued a 14-day ban on a wide range of contracts from prediction market firm Kalshi as the firm continues battling with state regulators.