Crypto influencer sentenced to 45 months in prison for wire fraud
Thomas John Sfraga, also known as “TJ Stone,” received 45 months in prison for wire fraud and was ordered to pay more than $1.3 million in forfeiture as part of a scheme targeting crypto investors. In a March 14 notice, the US Justice Department said Sfraga was sentenced in the US District Court for the […]
Growth in Bitcoin and stablecoin adoption could accelerate dedollarization
The US dollar has long reigned as the world’s primary reserve currency and the default choice for global trade and international transactions. But its dominance is now facing growing scrutiny as shifting geopolitical and economic forces—and concerns over the potential weaponization of the greenback—push more countries to accelerate efforts to loosen their dependence on the […]
BlackRock now holds over 567,000 BTC, valued at over $47 billion
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager with approximately $11.6 trillion in assets under management, currently holds over 567,000 Bitcoin (BTC), valued at over $47.8 billion — making the asset manager one of the largest holders of BTC in the world. According to Arkham Intelligence, the asset manager’s most recent BTC acquisition occurred on March 14 […]
Bitcoin bull market in peril as US recession and tariff worries loom
In the first three months of his presidency, Donald Trump has ignited trade tensions by announcing tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China and the result has been unexpected turmoil in US and global markets. The fallout from the tariffs has been relatively swift, and the impact has been felt across the crypto market. As of […]
Argentina finalizes rules for virtual asset providers
Argentina’s securities regulator has finalized rules for virtual asset service providers (VASPs), which cover general codes of conduct and custody requirements for cryptocurrency exchanges and other platforms facilitating digital asset transactions. The regulations were published on March 13 by the National Securities Commission, also known as CNV, under General Resolution No. 1058. According to a […]
Price analysis 3/14: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, ADA, DOGE, PI, LEO, LINK
Bitcoin (BTC) has risen back above the 200-day simple moving average ($83,754), indicating that the bulls are attempting a comeback. The failure of the bears to capitalize on the drop below the 200-day SMA shows that selling dries up at lower levels. However, Bitcoin may not be out of the woods yet. Crypto analyst Matthew […]
Bolivia to use crypto to pay for energy imports — Report
Bolivia’s state-owned energy firm YPFB is planning to use cryptocurrency to pay for energy imports, according to a March 13 report from Reuters. The move comes as the South American nation faces a shortage of foreign currency reserves and a dwindling supply of domestic gas production. A spokesperson for YPFB said that a system had […]
Trump’s crypto task force should work with as much enthusiasm as DOGE
Opinion by: Kadan Stadelmann, chief technology officer, Komodo Platform The Crypto Task Force held a press conference in early February 2025. It struck the wrong tone. While the task force gave lip service to regulatory clarity, the goal seemed to placate the crypto industry, not bring about change that empowers individuals. On Jan. 23, the […]
REX launches Bitcoin Corporate Treasury Convertible Bond ETF
REX Shares, an exchange-traded fund (ETF) provider with over $6 billion in assets under management (AUM), launched its Bitcoin (BTC) Corporate Treasury Convertible Bond (BMAX) ETF that invests in the convertible bonds of companies with a BTC corporate reserve strategy. According to the March 14 announcement, the ETF will purchase the convertible notes of companies […]
Watch these Bitcoin price levels as BTC retests key $84K resistance
Bitcoin (BTC) circled $83,000 at the March 14 Wall Street open as traders set out requirements to flip bullish. BTC/USD 1-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView BTC price RSI teases key “bullish divergence” Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD gaining up to 5% on the day before consolidating. A characteristic lack of momentum at […]