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Institutional demand for bitcoin is declining, with a $171.12 million outflow from U.S.-listed ETFs, the largest in weeks. This follows strong inflows earlier this month, now raising concerns about bitcoin's stability near $70,000 amid macroeconomic challenges.
Strategy Chairman Michael Saylor told attendees at the Digital Asset Summit in New York on March 26, 2026, that “digital credit” represents the defining opportunity for crypto’s next phase, as his company’s STRC preferred stock—offering an 11.5% yield with 2% volatility—demonstrates the potential for Bitcoin-backed instruments to compete with traditional fixed-income products.
Foreign exchange startup XFX announced on March 26, 2026, that it has raised $17 million in a Series A funding round led by Castle Island Ventures, with participation from Haun Ventures and Coinbase Ventures, to build infrastructure that improves the efficiency of exchanging between stablecoins and traditional fiat currencies.
From 2020 to 2022, Ethereum experienced a boom in mining activity, driven by demand in DeFi and NFTs. However, a significant upgrade shifted the network to proof-of-stake, enhancing efficiency but reducing decentralization. Despite a current drop in ETH price, institutional interest is growing, supported by ETF options trading changes.
LayerZero has taken another major step in its bid to connect blockchain ecosystems, this time by integrating with Canton Network, a blockchain built specifically for institutional finance. According to Canton’s official post on X, LayerZero is now live on the network, making it possible for institut
Bitcoin whales and sharks—wallets holding between 10 and 10,000 BTC—have accumulated 61,568 Bitcoin over the past month, increasing their holdings by 0.45%, while wallets with under 0.01 BTC added just 213 BTC over the same period, according to Santiment data published March 26, 2026.
The price of gold remained tethered to the interplay of various factors, including higher Treasury yields, a stronger dollar, inflationary threats, and more.
Analysts expect the precious metal to continue its correctional phase in the short term, but are confident it will target $6,300 before
Expert trader Ali Martinez predicts a potential Ethereum (ETH) price surge following key indicators, including an ascending triangle formation and bullish MVRV ratio. Despite current volatility, optimism grows for a rebound above $3,600 if market conditions improve.
India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested Mumbai resident Sunil Nellathu Ramakrishnan on March 26, 2026, identifying him as a central kingpin in a transnational trafficking network that lured unsuspecting Indians with fake job offers before forcing them into crypto fraud compounds in Myanmar’s Myawaddy region.
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XRP has dropped to around $1.35 after a sharp sell-off, influenced by forced liquidations and bearish trader sentiment. The price remains under $1.40, with key support at $1.35 that could determine future volatility and direction.
Ukraine's drone strikes have exacerbated oil market instability during the Iran war, complicating Trump's efforts to stabilize prices. This disruption risks prolonged high oil prices, leading to inflation and potential Fed rate hikes, which could challenge cryptocurrency stability.