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In brief The SEC has jointly filed to end its case against BitClout founder Nader Al-Naji. The decentralized social media platform founder was previously charged by the DOJ, as well, with both cases now dismissed. The now-defunct social network previously raised funds from top firms like Andreessen Horowitz and Coinbase Ventures. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has dropped its case against BitClout founder Nader Al-Naji and relief defendants, a recent filing with the United States District Court in the Southern District of New York shows. The civil enforcement action, originally filed in July 2024, has been dismissed after a “reassessment…

The President-backed effort to set broader rules for US crypto markets is nearing a political deadline in Congress as banks press lawmakers and regulators to block stablecoin companies from offering rewards that resemble interest on deposits.The fight has become one of the central unresolved questions in Washington’s crypto agenda. At stake is whether dollar-linked digital tokens remain focused on payments and settlement or gain features that make them more competitive with bank accounts and money market funds.The Senate’s market-structure bill, known as the CLARITY Act, has stalled after negotiations broke down over so-called stablecoin yield.Industry participants and lobbyists say late…

In brief Strategy notched its largest Bitcoin purchase of the year. The Bitcoin-buying firm meanwhile issued nearly $1.2 billion worth of STRC. Shares jumped on Monday as Bitcoin approached Strategy’s average purchase price. Strategy bought $1.57 billion worth of Bitcoin last week, notching its largest purchase of the year so far with 22,337 BTC amid heightened demand toward STRC, its variable rate preferred share.Last week, the Bitcoin-buying firm raised nearly $1.2 billion via the dividend-paying product. That marked a notable increase compared to $377 in proceeds from STRC the week before.The Tysons Corner, Virginia-based firm now owns roughly 761,000 Bitcoin,…

Bitcoin Magazine has confirmed that Eric Trump will take the stage at the upcoming Bitcoin 2026 conference, adding another high-profile voice to the event’s growing lineup.  The businessman and increasingly vocal bitcoin advocate has emerged over the past year as one of the most prominent political-adjacent supporters of the asset, repeatedly arguing that Bitcoin represents both a financial revolution and a strategic opportunity for the United States. Trump’s presence at the conference comes amid his expanding involvement in the Bitcoin ecosystem, including his role as co-founder and chief strategy officer of American Bitcoin, a mining and treasury company focused on…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The Ethereum Foundation is making headlines once again for selling ETH, but this time the spotlight is also on the buyer. The foundation has dumped approximately 5,000 ETH amid broader market volatility and fluctuating prices. The foundation has provided reasons for its large-scale ETH sale, citing ongoing support of operations and activities.  Ethereum Foundation Sells ETH To Crypto Company The Ethereum Foundation has completed a new ETH sale to support its ongoing development efforts. In an X post on March 14, the organization announced that it was…

In brief The U.S. Secret Service is working with authorities in the United Kingdom and Canada to stop crypto fraud. Dubbed “Operation Atlantic,” the agencies will work together to try and stop “approval phishing” or “pig butchering” scams that are often tied to crypto. More than $17 billion was stolen in crypto crimes last year alone, per a Chainalysis report. Law enforcement agencies across three countries are teaming up to try and stop crypto fraud schemes in their tracks. Authorities in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada will collaborate on “Operation Atlantic,” a joint international initiative to identify and squash…

In brief Investors that stake $5 million worth of WLFI will earn “guaranteed access” to members of the World Liberty Financial Team. Moving forward, investors will need to lock up their tokens for at least 180 days to participate in the project’s governance project. Last week, the team behind the president’s meme coin teased an exclusive dinner at Mar-a-Lago with President Donald Trump for top holders. World Liberty Financial, the decentralized finance project backed by U.S. President Donald Trump and his sons, approved a measure on Friday that allows big-time investors to access members of its team based on their…

LOS ANGELES, CA — March 16, 2026 — Tucker Tooley Entertainment has debuted the trailer and key art for the highly anticipated investigative documentary Finding Satoshi, and announced that the film is now available for pre-order ahead of its April 22, 2026 release exclusively at FindingSatoshi.com.  Watch the Trailer for Finding Satoshi HERE  The film traces the greatest financial mystery of the 21st century: Who is Satoshi Nakamoto?  Directed by Matthew Miele and Tucker Tooley, Finding Satoshi follows investigative journalist and New York Times bestselling author William D. Cohan and private investigator Tyler Maroney of Quest Research & Investigations as…

Wall Street private-credit funds are slowing the exits as withdrawal pressure buildsAs Bitcoin climbs and holds above $73,000, several of Wall Street’s biggest private-credit funds have capped, stretched, or halted withdrawals, according to recent filings and reports tied to BlackRock, Blackstone, Morgan Stanley, Cliffwater, and Blue Owl.JPMorgan has also marked down some private-credit loan portfolios and reduced lending against parts of the same market, a sign that the pressure is moving beyond investor queues and into the financing that supports the asset class.Investors asked to withdraw more money than several funds were willing or able to return on schedule. The…

In brief Abra will list on Nasdaq as ABRX via a $750 million SPAC deal with New Providence Acquisition Corp. III. The firm targets over $10 billion in AUM by 2027, pitching itself as the first publicly traded SEC-registered digital asset RIA. Abra has faced multiple regulatory actions, including SEC and CFTC fines and an $82 million multi-state settlement. Abra Financial Holdings, the San Francisco-based digital asset wealth management platform, said Monday it will go public through a business combination with New Providence Acquisition Corp. III, a special purpose acquisition company trading on Nasdaq under the ticker NPACU.The combined company…

In brief Digital asset investment products recorded $1.06 billion in inflows last week, extending to a three‑week streak. U.S. investors accounted for 96% of total flows, highlighting the dominance of the American ETF market. Bitcoin captured roughly three‑quarters of inflows, while Ethereum saw strong demand following new U.S. staking ETF listings. Digital asset investment products attracted $1.06 billion in inflows last week, marking the third consecutive week of gains as investors increased allocations to crypto amid geopolitical uncertainty, according to a report from asset manager CoinShares published Monday.The continued inflows suggest institutional investors are turning to digital assets as portfolio…

In brief Ethereum treasury firm BitMine Immersion Technologies added another $138 million worth of ETH last week. The firm’s purchase comes as BitMine Chairman Tom Lee thinks the crypto winter is ending soon. Shares of BMNR are up around 10% as ETH has jumped more than 8% in the last 24 hours. Ethereum treasury firm BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) stepped up its ETH purchases, acquiring 60,999 ETH or $138 million worth in the last week as Ethereum climbed to its highest price in nearly six weeks. Jumping 9% in the last 24 hours, ETH was recently changing hands around $2,288, making…

Circle’s USD Coin (USDC) has officially unseated Tether’s USDT in transfer volume for the first time in seven years. The shift marks a defining moment for digital assets, cleanly splitting stablecoin leadership into two distinct categories: total supply and transactional velocity.While Tether remains the undisputed heavyweight in the stablecoin market, USDC has become the primary lubricant for the actual movement of capital across the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Related ReadingUSDC is catching Tether where crypto’s next money wave may beginUSDC supply surged 8% in a month, tightening Circle’s challenge to Tether’s long-held stablecoin dominance. Mar 14, 2026 · Liam ‘Akiba’ Wright According…

Steven Spielberg may have made a film titled “A.I. Artificial Intelligence,” but he hasn’t adopted the technology in his filmmaking process, the legendary director told an audience at SXSW 2026.Spielberg, whose filmography includes classics like “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” “Jaws” and “Jurassic Park,” said that he’s “never used AI on any of my films yet.”While Spielberg is in favor of the technology “in many disciplines,” he said, “All the seats are occupied” in his writers’ rooms. “There’s no empty chair with a laptop on it,” he added.The director, who is promoting his forthcoming sci-fi feature “Disclosure Day,” came out…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Grayscale’s Head of Research, Zach Pandl, has stated that crypto assets like XRP could see a repricing once the CLARITY Act provides regulatory clarity. The analyst indicated that the altcoin could be among the tokens that benefit the most, especially if it becomes less inflationary.  Pundit Agrees XRP Could See Repricing With CLARITY Act In an X post, crypto pundit Archie drew attention to an interview Pandl had on the Paul Barron podcast in which the Grayscale executive agreed that XRP could see a repricing once the…