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Traders are underestimating how deeply the current conflict in the Middle East could reshape the macro backdrop, with some positioning around a so‑called “TACO trade”—short for “Trump always chickens out”—dominating chatter in crypto and broader markets. Nic Puckrin, founder of Coin Bureau,

The U.S. securities and commodities watchdogs have jointly published guidance that for the first time attempts a formal taxonomy for digital assets. Market observers welcomed the move as a material shift away from the prior Gensler-era posture, with Galaxy Digital’s Alex Thorn framing it as a step t

A phishing campaign on Github is targeting Openclaw developers, tricking them into connecting crypto wallets through fake token offers. Users are warned to avoid such sites to protect their funds.

In brief OpenAI is reportedly consolidating fragmented products into a single “superapp” to regain focus and execution speed. Pressure from rival Anthropic and enterprise losses force a strategic pivot toward unified, agentic AI workflows. ChatGPT would evolve into a desktop

Ethereum’s growing volumes of on-chain activity suggest that investor sentiment may be shifting or increasing. Additionally, there have been many conversations regarding how ETF inflows increase the volatility of asset prices, or how their volatility affects investor sentiment. However, Ethereum’s o

_ZachXBT flags Coinbase Commerce recovery page asking users to enter their 12-word seed phrase, raising phishing and social engineering concerns. _ A live page on Coinbase’s official domain is drawing security alarm from researchers. The page, hosted at withdraw.commerce.coinbase.com, asks users

Solana spot ETFs have accumulated $989 million in net inflows, just shy of the $1 billion milestone, and analyst Ali Martinez just flagged the first bullish SuperTrend signal on SOL since January The solana price prediction community is watching a potential breakout to $115 after SOL reclaimed the

_Hashi launches on the Sui blockchain to bring Bitcoin lending, yield, and DeFi services with support from BitGo, Bullish, and FalconX institutions._ A new finance protocol called Hashi plans to bring Bitcoin into decentralized finance. The project is being built on the Sui blockchain.

The Fear and Greed Index dropped to 12, the lowest reading since November 2025, and the last time sentiment fell this far the market bounced within weeks while the wallets that bought during the panic were the only ones celebrating months later.  Bitcoin is testing $70,000 for the fourth time

_ Bitcoin rejected $76,000 resistance as US strikes on Iran, hot PPI at 3.4%, and Powell’s FOMC tone sent crypto and risk assets into a sell-off._ Bitcoin hit $76,000 and turned back around. The rejection was clean. Sellers were waiting right at the level that traders had marked for

_US regulators classify Hedera as a commodity as Canary’s HBAR ETF records $94.3M in net inflows since its Q4 2025 launch._ United States regulators have classified Hedera as a digital commodity, marking a shift in its regulatory status. The decision has drawn attention from market

Kalshi has raised $1 billion in funding, increasing its valuation to $22 billion, doubling from its last round in December. This growth reflects the rapid investment trend in prediction markets, forecasted to reach $95.5 billion by 2035.

FTX will distribute $2.2 billion to creditors on March 31, 2026, improving recovery rates for various creditor classes, with some exceeding 100%. Total repayments now exceed $6 billion as the estate continues to liquidate assets.

The SEC and CFTC jointly classified 16 major cryptocurrencies as digital commodities on March 17, ending more than a decade of legal confusion that froze billions in institutional capital on the sidelines.  XRP was included, and the xrp price prediction community turned bullish immediately.

Grayscale aims to launch a HYPE ETF to track Hyperliquid's token, expanding its DeFi focus. The ETF, structured with Coinbase custody, will offer indirect access to HYPE. However, recent mixed ETF flows indicate fluctuating investor sentiment in the crypto market.

In brief The White House proposed federal AI standards while preserving key state enforcement powers. The framework aims to avoid creating a new AI regulator, relying instead on existing agencies and courts. The plan also focuses on child safety, free speech, infrastructure, and

Oil crossed $96 a barrel this week as the Iran conflict continued to pressure global energy markets, and for the first time in 2026 traders are pricing in a U.S. rate hike instead of the cuts everyone expected. The U.K. 10 year gilt yield topped 5% for the first time since 2008, gold