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BitcoinWhy is Crypto Up Today? BTC USD Tests $75K as ETF Inflows Hit $523MBitcoin surged 8.8% this week to reach $74,929, approaching the pivotal $75,000 level that analysts say could trigger a broader altcoin rally or signal another rejection in a volatile 2026 market.16 Apr 20263 min read BitcoinPakistan Ends 8-Year Crypto Banking Ban: Allows VASPs Regulated AccessPakistan's central bank has reversed its 2018 prohibition on cryptocurrency banking, allowing licensed VASPs to open regulated accounts under the new Virtual Assets Act.16 Apr 20263 min read BitcoinTreasury Secretary Bessent Urges Congress to Pass Clarity Act for $3 Trillion Crypto MarketUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is pressing Congress to swiftly pass the Clarity Act, warning that regulatory uncertainty in the digital asset market threatens American competitiveness and national security.10 Apr 20263 min read BitcoinFranklin Templeton Restructures CoinFund Division as Institutional Crypto Commitment DeepensAsset management giant Franklin Templeton is restructuring its cryptocurrency operations, signaling the firm's deepening commitment to digital assets as the industry matures.1 Apr 20263 min read BitcoinSaylor’s Strategy Set to Resume Bitcoin Purchases: Could BTC USD Rally to $80K?Michael Saylor's Strategy plans to buy at least 1,111 BTC this week via STRC after a rare one-week pause, potentially fueling Bitcoin's push toward $80,000 as technical indicators align.1 Apr 20263 min read BitcoinWhat is Quantum-Resistant Crypto? Projects Surge 50% as Bitcoin Faces Five-Year Security DeadlinePost-quantum cryptography projects are rallying as major breakthroughs in quantum computing threaten to crack Bitcoin's encryption within five years, with NIST's new quantum-resistant algorithms setting the stage for crypto's next evolution.1 Apr 20263 min read BitcoinCrypto-Backed Mortgages Now A Reality: Bitcoin and USDC Can Serve as CollateralGovernment-backed mortgage giant Fannie Mae will accept Bitcoin and USDC as collateral for home loans, allowing borrowers to access homeownership without selling crypto holdings or triggering capital gains taxes.27 Mar 20263 min read BitcoinUK Sanctions $20 Billion Crypto Marketplace Xinbi in Landmark Strike Against Scam NetworksThe UK has imposed unprecedented sanctions on Xinbi, a cryptocurrency marketplace that processed $20 billion in illicit transactions, and Cambodia's largest scam compound housing 20,000 trafficked workers.27 Mar 20263 min read BitcoinBhutan Slashes Bitcoin Holdings by 66% After $152M in 2026 SalesThe Himalayan kingdom has liquidated over $152 million in Bitcoin this year through OTC desks, reducing its state reserves from 13,000 BTC to just 4,453 BTC and raising questions about its crypto mining strategy.27 Mar 20263 min read BitcoinWhy is Crypto Down Today? BTC USD Plunges To $66K US-Iran Peace Talks Clash With Fresh Military StrikesBitcoin breached $69K support levels on 27 March 2026, dropping to $66,600, as US President Donald Trump's claims of productive Iran negotiations clashed with Tehran's denials and new attacks, leaving crypto traders caught between diplomatic optimism and escalating conflict.27 Mar 20262 min read BitcoinCrypto Czar Steps Down: David Sacks’ White House Tenure EndsDavid Sacks' year-long advisory role as Trump's AI and Crypto Czar ended 27 March 2026. This marks the end of the year that reshaped US policy on cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence. 27 Mar 20262 min read BitcoinIs the Market Underestimating the Middle East Crisis And Inflation Risk? ECB President Says YesECB President Christine Lagarde warns that markets are overly optimistic about the Middle East conflict, with the Iran war threatening prolonged energy disruptions that could push eurozone inflation to 4.4% in a severe scenario.27 Mar 20263 min read BitcoinWhy is Gold Down Today? Bitcoin Becomes Worst-Performing Asset Amid Middle East CrisisBrent crude oil surges to $106 per barrel, while gold trades at $4,450 per ounce, leaving Bitcoin trapped below $70,000 as geopolitical tensions expose the 'digital gold' narrative's limits.26 Mar 20262 min read BitcoinWhy is Crypto Down Today? Bitcoin Drops Below $70K, Ethereum Follows SuitBTC USD fell below the $70,000 support level on 24 March 2026, as the Fear & Greed Index plunged to 10 and trading volumes surged past $23 billion, triggering widespread liquidations across crypto markets.24 Mar 20263 min read BitcoinCanada Revokes 47 Crypto Firm Registrations in Historic AML Enforcement SweepCanada's financial intelligence unit has revoked 47 cryptocurrency business registrations in 2026, including 23 in a single day, following an investigation that exposed unregistered crypto-to-cash operations in Toronto.24 Mar 20263 min read BitcoinSEC and CFTC Classify 16 Cryptocurrencies as Commodities, Ending Decade of Regulatory UncertaintyBitcoin, Ether, Solana, XRP, and 12 other crypto assets officially designated as digital commodities in landmark March 17 joint regulatory guidance that establishes clear rules after years of enforcement-driven chaos.23 Mar 20263 min read BitcoinWhy is Crypto Crashing? Bitcoin Drops To $68K As Extreme Fear Grips MarketsBitcoin plunged below $70,000 in the last few days, marking its fifth consecutive monthly decline and triggering extreme fear as total crypto market capitalization contracts to $2.37 trillion.22 Mar 20262 min read BitcoinWhy Kraken Halted Its $20 Billion IPO Plans?Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has paused its planned Q1 2026 IPO just months after filing confidentially with the SEC and raising $800 million, citing unfavorable market conditions following Bitcoin's sharp retreat from October 2025 highs.19 Mar 20263 min read BitcoinCitigroup Slashes Bitcoin Target to $112K as CLARITY Act StallsWall Street giant cuts 12-month Bitcoin forecast by 22% and Ethereum by 26%, citing regulatory gridlock and narrowing policy windows despite anticipated ETF inflows.19 Mar 20263 min read BitcoinCrypto.com Cuts 12% Workforce; Messari, Gemini, Block Announce Layoffs: Netizens Say “Corporate Gaslighting”Singapore-based exchange Crypto.com sees AI-fueled job cuts, with roughly 20% of 2026's tech layoffs directly linked to automation. Messari Taps CTO as New CEO in AI Pivot. 19 Mar 20262 min read CWD ExclusiveCWD Exclusive: Has Bitcoin Really Decoupled From Macro Risks? Giottus CEO Says Not Yet"Bitcoin still trades like a macro-sensitive, high-liquidity risk asset," said Giottus CEO Vikram Subburaj. "BTC can still trade as a volatility asset first."19 Mar 20264 min read BitcoinWhy is Crypto Down Today? BTC USD Falls 5% on Powell Holds Rates, Industry Layoffs ContinueThe cryptocurrency market erased $100 billion in value within hours as Bitcoin dropped below $70,000, triggered by Federal Reserve caution on interest rate cuts and mounting macroeconomic uncertainty.19 Mar 20263 min read