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Latest editorspick news, analysis, and market insights. 11 articles on Crypto Watch Desk.
CWD ExclusiveCWD Exclusive: Nischal Shetty On How Close WazirX Is To The First Payout"India has one of the strongest developer communities in the world," said Shetty. "To ensure this talent continues building locally, we need clear guidelines, reasonable thresholds, and collaborative dialogue between regulators and industry participants."
AltcoinsWhat is the PACE Act? Ripple And Circle May Get Direct Access To Federal Reserve Payment SystemsThe new bipartisan bill, PACE Act, introduced on 21 April 2026, would allow qualified crypto firms, including Ripple and Circle, to bypass banking intermediaries and connect directly to Fedwire, FedNow, and ACH networks.
AltcoinsSix Swiss Banks Launch CHF Stablecoin Sandbox Through 2026UBS, PostFinance, and four other major Swiss banks have partnered with Swiss Stablecoin AG to test a Swiss franc-pegged stablecoin in a controlled sandbox environment, aiming to evaluate faster settlements and programmable money features.
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.
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.
AltcoinsRipple News Update: XRP Tests $1.27 Support As ETF Inflows DropXRP faces critical technical juncture in late March 2026, trading near $1.29-$1.42 as the cryptocurrency tests key support levels amid a 41% correction from its $2.41 peak, while on-chain data signals institutional accumulation despite persistent price weakness.
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.
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.
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.
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."