21Shares just announced it will be liquidating two of its exchange-traded funds after a routine review. 21Shares has announced plans to liquidate two of its exchange-traded funds that invest Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) futures.

Changpeng Zhao isn't exactly the stereotypical criminal. But the Binance founder did plea guilty, back in 2023, to violating anti-money-laundering (AML) laws.

A new bill set to be introduced in Congress aims to formalize President Donald Trump's executive order establishing a US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, a move that could further integrate Bitcoin into the nation's financial strategy.Trump signed an executive order on March 7 to use Bitcoin (BTC) seized in government criminal cases to establish a national reserve. The legislation, introduced by US Representative Byron Donalds, seeks to ensure the Bitcoin reserve becomes a permanent fixture, preventing future administrations from dismantling it through executive action.

A White House leak has revealed one of Donald Trump's top bitcoin and crypto officials reportedly said the Trump administration wants to acquire as much bitcoin as possible

TL;DR Bitcoin Reserve Proposal: President Trump's executive order aims to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve with 200,000 Bitcoin and oversee other forfeited cryptocurrencies through the U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile. Opposition Concerns: Congressman Gerald Connolly opposes the plan, citing conflicts of interest, fiscal irresponsibility, and potential personal financial gains for Trump.

Bitcoin's price appears to be still struggling below key levels. So far, the asset still trades below $82,000 marking a slight uptick of 0.3% in the past day and a roughly 24.3% decrease away from its all-time high (ATH) above $109,000 registered in January.

A top White House representative informed crypto leaders this week that the Trump administration is eager to increase its Bitcoin reserves as part of a broader financial strategy. Bo Hines, the Presidential Working Group on Digital Assets lead, shared with attendees of a confidential meeting hosted by the Bitcoin Policy Institute on Tuesday the government's intent to gather substantial Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) stocks, according to those present.

The Bitcoin (BTC -0.06%) chart has been a roller coaster ride recently.

US Representative Byron Donalds is moving fast to make sure that President Donald Trump's executive order on Bitcoin stays locked in for good. Later today, the Florida Republican will introduce a bill to Congress that would prevent any future president from undoing the strategic Bitcoin reserve and crypto stockpile that Trump ordered earlier this month.

TL;DR A total of 35,000 Bitcoin options contracts will expire on March 14, creating uncertainty in the markets. Additionally, an even larger $11 billion expiry is expected on March 28. With a put/call ratio of 0.73, there are more long (call) positions than short (put) ones, suggesting underlying optimism, though bearish bets below $70,000 persist.

The arrest came as part of Operation Crypto Runner, a joint-agency multi-year investigation targeting crypto money launderers in the U.S.

United States Congressman Byron Donalds will introduce a bill on Friday to help implement the executive order by President Donald Trump to create and establish a strategic Bitcoin (BTC) reserve and a crypto stockpile. The legislation will require at least 60 votes in the U.S. Senate and a majority support in the House of Representatives.

Russia has started using crypto for oil trades with China and India as it seeks to bypass Western sanctions, Reuters reported on March 14, citing sources familiar with the matter. According to the report, some Russian oil companies have settled trades in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins like Tether's USDT.

Ethereum in free fall against Bitcoin: mere turbulence or alarm signal? As the ETH/BTC ratio hits its lowest level in 5 years, some traders are fleeing to more profitable altcoins.

Ethereum is launching the Hoodi testnet, with Pectra set to go live on the mainnet more than 30 days after Hoodi successfully forks. Ethereum's Pectra deployment is looming, currently slated for the mainnet deployment for late April.

U.S. Congressman Byron Donalds plans to introduce a bill to ensure President Donald Trump's executive order that establishes a strategic Bitcoin reserve cannot be overturned by future presidents.

Paul Chowles, a UK National Crime Agency (NCA) officer, faces multiple charges over allegations that he stole 50 Bitcoin BTC during a 2017 investigation.

Despite Bitcoin's recent price downturn, Anthony Scaramucci, the founder of SkyBridge Capital and former White House director of communications during US President Donald Trump's first term, remains optimistic about the future of Bitcoin. Scaramucci said he expects BTC's price to reach $200,000 by the end of 2025.

Analyst Kevin Svenson is offering his outlook on Bitcoin (BTC) as the flagship crypto asset hovers around 24% below the all-time high. In a new strategy session, Svenson tells his 82,800 YouTube subscribers that Bitcoin is at a critical juncture that could determine the crypto king's price direction over the coming weeks and months.

The crypto market remains on edge this week, as the tariff tantrum in the United States continues. Bitcoin (BTC) price is below $85,000, while Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP) are stuck in a bear market.

Bitcoin extended losses on Friday, tumbling 1.6% to $81,914.20 as investors braced for the Federal Reserve meeting next week. The leading cryptocurrency was on track for a 5% weekly decline, slipping below the key $80,000 level as global economic tensions intensified.

Bitcoin Magazine Russia Is Using Bitcoin and Crypto For Its Oil Trades with China and India Russia is turning to bitcoin and crypto to facilitate oil trades with China and India, circumventing sanctions imposed on Ukraine. This post Russia Is Using Bitcoin and Crypto For Its Oil Trades with China and India first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Vivek Sen Bitcoin.

The Bitcoin (BTC) price correction has taken a toll on traders, leading to massive sales. The slip below $80k heightened sell pressure, with analysts flagging its movement into oversold territory.

Gold rallies on strong ETF inflows, geopolitical uncertainty, and market volatility.

Historical analysis on S&P 500 and bitcoin corrections.

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TL;DR New Testnet Launch: Ethereum devs have introduced the Hoodi testnet (March 17) to address bugs from earlier tests and finalize the Pectra upgrade. Upgrade Features: The Pectra upgrade combines over 10 EIPs from Prague and Electra proposals, enhancing wallet functionality and doubling data blob capacity.

According to the latest financial statements made public, at least six members of Donald Trump's presidential cabinet hold investments in bitcoin, with a combined total value reaching several million dollars. This revelation aligns perfectly with the president's promise to make the United States the "global superpower of Bitcoin.

On-chain data shows Bitcoin and the altcoins have seen their trading volume decline recently, a sign that trader interest in the market is waning. Trading Volume Is Down Across The Cryptocurrency Sector In a new post on X, the on-chain analytics firm Santiment has discussed about how the trading volume has changed for the various assets in the cryptocurrency sector.

The 50 BTC allegedly stolen by the National Crime Agency officer would have been worth $77,000 in 2017—and $4 million today.

Bitcoin faces a potential bear market in 2025 as the BTC/XAU ratio flashes a bearish signal. With gold surging past $3,000, Bitcoin's downside risk grows—could it fall to $49,000?

Bitcoin ETFs saw a net outflow of $143 million on Thursday, March 13, resuming their downward trend, while ether ETFs continued their decline with a $74 million outflow, marking seven consecutive days of losses.

Russian businesses are turning to cryptocurrency for trade deals with China and India.

A whale dumps all HYPE tokens, losing $1.8M, as another trader profits $16.39M on Hyperliquid with ETH and HYPE longs.

Larry Fink sounds the alarm: Bitcoin could lead to a major crisis. Discover his full analysis in this article!

It is an argument that resurfaces time and again: why was Ethereum (ETH) allowed to evolve into what regulators now call a commodity, while XRP found itself in the crosshairs of the SEC?

With the U.S. stock market still dropping like a stone, the chances for Bitcoin to reverse its current downtrend are few. It appears that this could all be part of a major strategy by President Trump to lower inflation, and thereby rates, and so be able to refinance $9 trillion of US debt.

Since President took the oath of office earlier this year, the administration has put in place efforts to reset the bilateral relations with Russia. Furthermore, the Kremlin has pressured the war in Ukraine to force the Western countries to lift their sanctions.

House Representative Gerald E. Connolly has urged the US Treasury to halt plans for a strategic Bitcoin reserve, calling it “unsound fiscal policy” with no benefit.

In an X post published yesterday, crypto analyst Matthew Hyland highlighted that according to the weekly timeframe chart, Bitcoin (BTC) is likely to test the support level between $69,000 to $74,000 in the coming months. Is The Bitcoin Bottom In?

Bitcoin (BTC -0.66%) finally tipped into the mainstream last year, thanks to the launch of the new spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Suddenly, it became as easy to buy and trade Bitcoin as any tech stock.

Bitcoin (BTC) speculators have secured losses of over $100 million in just six weeks thanks to panic selling, new research calculates.Data from onchain analytics platform CryptoQuant reveals the true extent of recent capitulation by short-term holders (STHs). Bitcoin speculators run to the exit “in the red” Bitcoin entities hodling coins between one and three months bore the brunt of a brutal bull market drawdown — and many did not stay the course.

This week, we examine Ethereum, Ripple, Cardano, Solana, and Hyperliquid in greater detail. Ethereum (ETH) Ethereum fell by 13% this week after the price failed to hold above $2,000.

The CEO of Bitcoin (BTC) wallet and payments application Strike, Jack Mallers, believes that the top digital asset's market cap may shoot up by trillions of dollars.

House Representative Gerald E. Connolly of Michigan sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on March 13.

The Lazarus Group, a hacker collective affiliated with North Korea, continues its illegal activities by exploiting crypto. Recently, a transaction of 400 ETH, worth approximately 750,000 dollars, was identified on Tornado Cash, a platform known for anonymizing blockchain transactions.

The crypto market had a mixed day as price action varied across cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin (BTC) continues to struggle, briefly dipping below $80,000 before recovering and moving to its current level.

Bitcoin (BTC -0.37%) is an asset most people have heard of but few really understand. Similarly, while it's easy to say you're going to buy something and hold it forever, without knowing a few key details to tie an investment's narrative together firmly in your mind, it's hard to have enough conviction to hold good investments through hard times.