Rep. Gerald Connolly pressed the Treasury Department to halt plans for a strategic bitcoin reserve citing Trump's conflicts of interest.

Rowland Marcus Andrade, founder of the AML Bitcoin cryptocurrency, has been convicted of wire fraud and money laundering in connection with the fraudulent marketing and sale of the coin. The ruling comes after a five-week jury trial in the District Court of Northern California.

Two Ethereum (ETH)-based altcoins are skyrocketing after gaining support from the top US-based crypto exchange platform by volume. In new posts on the social media platform X, Coinbase is announcing the additions of the decentralized finance (DeFi) platform Maple Syrup (SYRUP) and artificial intelligence (AI)-based token Aethir (ATH) to its suite of digital asset products.

The upcoming launch of Solana (SOL) futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), a US derivatives exchange, signals that the first US SOL exchange-traded fund (ETF) listings are coming soon, Chris Chung, founder of Solana-based swap platform Titan, told Cointelegraph. On March 17, CME is preparing to launch SOL futures contracts.

Leading DeFi protocol Aave has announced plans to launch Horizon, a new initiative focused on building institutional DeFi products. The protocol founder, Stani Kulechov, announced this on X, noting that this initiative will take decentralized finance to the next level.

A White House official told a room of crypto industry leaders this week that there should be no limit to the size of a U.S. government Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.

The outlook for Bitcoin (BTC) is showing signs of improvement as stablecoin liquidity increases and key market indicators signal a potential reversal of the recent deep correction. CryptoQuant highlighted a significant expansion in the market capitalization of Tether USD (USDT), which usually leads to rising Bitcoin prices.

The XRP community is anticipating the potential announcement of the settlement of the lawsuit filed by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against Ripple Labs Inc. As the settlement negotiation progresses, new updates on the causes of delays have emerged. According to Fox Business Senior Correspondent Charles Gasparino, the Ethereum ICO might be a

ARENA, the largest opposition party in El Salvador, criticized Bukele over the IMF deal. In exchange for $1.4 billion in loans, Bukele agreed to stop using public funds to buy Bitcoin, but he insists that he won't stop.

ETH has seen intense selling pressure in recent months, but despite the downtrend, the number of holders continues to rise.

According to Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, more governments are beginning to recognize cryptocurrencies. He made this disclosure as the US government establishes a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve to bolster its holdings in digital assets.

Venture capitalist Tim Draper is well known for his Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) price predictions over the years. In a new interview, Draper is sticking with a price target of $250,000 for the leading cryptocurrency.

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Cryptocurrencies saw another day of bearish price action on Thursday, with only XRP displaying relative strength. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $80,353.45 -3% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,852.08 -1.5% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $121.79 -2.4% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.24 +0.4% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1631 -3.7% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001190 -2.9% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 10.7% and daily active addresses falling by 5%.

Ethereum (ETH) developers are set to launch Hoodi, a new long-lived testnet, on March 17 as they work to resolve ongoing challenges with the highly anticipated Pectra upgrade. The testnet will primarily focus on validator exit mechanisms, one of the final hurdles before Pectra can move forward.

Ethereum (ETH) price tumbled below $2,000 on Thursday as bulls failed to counter a wave of liquidations. This comes despite the latest US Producer Price Index (PPI) data confirming a continued slowdown in industrial inflation.

In the ongoing debate over Bitcoin's market trajectory, two prominent crypto analysts have shared contrasting viewpoints on X, underscoring the community's divided sentiment. While one maintains that a drastic downturn remains possible, the other posits that the worst of the market downturn has already passed—citing a notable 87.5% probability.

A widely followed crypto analyst is warning that Bitcoin (BTC) may plummet in value if one key support level breaks down. In a new post, pseudonymous crypto trader Altcoin Sherpa tells his 244,000 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin may revisit the $60,000 range if BTC loses $78,000 as support.

The founder of a cryptocurrency exchange whose namesake was tied to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) was found guilty of wire fraud and money laundering in a California court.In a March 12 trial in the US District Court for the Northern District of California, a jury found AML Bitcoin creator Rowland Marcus Andrade guilty of two felony counts as part of a scheme to defraud investors. Authorities initially filed criminal charges against Andrade in June 2020 in parallel to a civil case filed by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against the AML Bitcoin creator and the NAC Foundation, for which he was the founder and CEO.

The company's Bitcoin purchases occurred quickly following Donald Trump's reelection but have cooled as spot Bitcoin ETFs shed assets.

Bitcoin (BTC) decoupled from gold and behaved more like a tech stock again. Gold reached a total valuation above $20T, climbing close to the $3,000 per ounce level.

Ethereum recorded 15% and 30% weekly and monthly price drops. Trading analysts forecast Ether could crash to much lower price ranges.

Tether is angling to join Cantor Fitzgerald's Bitcoin financing business, citing a long-term business relationship. A press release by Cantor Fitzgerald omitted the stablecoin issuer but its CEO says a partnership is still in play.

A federal jury has convicted Rowland Marcus Andrade, the founder and CEO of AML Bitcoin, of wire fraud and money laundering related to the fraudulent marketing and sale of the cryptocurrency.

The prolonged legal battle between the SEC and Ripple Labs, initiated in December 2020 over the alleged $1.3 billion unregistered XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) sale, may soon conclude, according to a Fox Business report. A key point of contention in the negotiations is whether's XRP's utility and trading status align more closely with a commodity, similar to Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), rather than a security.

The market capitalization of the stablecoin segment has reached $236 billion, surpassing that of Ethereum.

The continued bearish performance of the broader crypto market has significantly reduced the likelihood of an Altcoin Season happening in the current cycle, with the majority of alts declining sharply.

Bitdeer Technologies Group announced its SEAL03 wafer achieved a record 9.7 joules per terahash (J/TH) efficiency during testing, while confirming plans to begin mass-producing its Sealminer A3 mining rigs in late 2025. With 9.

The crypto industry is again losing its edge as Bitcoin (BTC) price has again shed off its earlier accrued gains. Leaning on its Volatility Index (VI) trend recently, there is growing concern about whether the BTC price will drop below the $70,000 psychological support zone.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is underperforming against gold, which hit a record high on Thursday, calling its value proposition of ‘digital gold' into question. Back in December 2024, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell spoke at the DealBook Summit, stating that Bitcoin is "a speculative asset, much like gold, but digital.

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Core developers hope the third attempt will clear the path for a major blockchain update by May.

The ETH/BTC downtrend reflects Ethereum's struggle against Bitcoin's dominance.

Popular XRP advocate and author of “3 Steps to Quantum Wealth” Linda P. Jones believes that institutions will expand their crypto investments beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum to include XRP ETFs.

Crypto experts weighed in on Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) price drop below $80,000 on Thursday, predicting potential price bottoms for major cryptocurrencies amid ongoing economic uncertainty. Michal Pospieszalski of SwissFortress told Benzinga that Bitcoin could find a floor between $60,000 and $65,000 if it falls below $70,000, while Meg Lister of Gitcoin Labs cautioned that pinpointing a bottom remains challenging and could extend into the coming months, depending on U.S. economic policy shifts.

The Solana price is seemingly on the verge of another major crash, as an analyst forecasts a correction to $90. Given the cryptocurrency's recent slow momentum due to the ongoing market letdown, an additional 26% decline to new lows could significantly impact the future outlook of Solana.

On Thursday, global markets convulsed after President Donald Trump unveiled fresh tariffs on EU alcohol imports, igniting a cascade of unease. Gold Glitters as Bitcoin Stumbles The S&P 500 slid 1.5%, and the Nasdaq Composite retreated 2.2%, mirroring elevated investor trepidation about looming economic fallout. Bitcoin, too, buckled under the pressure.

Ethereum's price has remained under significant pressure over the past month, yet staking activity has surged.

Bitcoin (BTC) price has risen 8% from its March 11 low of $76,703, driven in part by large investors aggressively buying the dip with leverage. Margin longs on Bitfinex surged to their highest level since November 2024, adding 13,787 BTC over 17 days.

Bitcoin traded slightly weaker on Wednesday, hovering around $81,867 at press time, up 0.42% in the past 24 hours. This stabilization follows a volatile week where Bitcoin hit a four-month low of approximately $76,600 on March 11 before rebounding above $83,000.

Binance CEO Richard Teng says that he is long-term bullish on Bitcoin (BTC) and other digital assets despite ongoing market turbulence.

The Nasdaq stock index is seeing one of the worst quarter in years with it down another 2% today without respite.

The Bitcoin network is evolving into a wider DeFi ecosystem, the report said.

Solana has edged up 0.3% in the past 24 hours, trading at $125.94, as the market works to recover from recent losses.On Wednesday, the Chicago Board Options BZX Exchange submitted an application on behalf of Franklin Templeton to list a Solana-linked exchange-traded fund (ETF).

In the past few days, the overall cryptocurrency market has experienced a notable price decline. Amid this, Ethereum (ETH), the world's second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, has reached a crucial level near $1,800 for the first time since 2023. However, investors and long-term holders view this level as an ideal buying opportunity.

Ethereum price continued its strong downward trend against the US dollar and Bitcoin as its linear weekly futures moved into backwardation. Ethereum (ETH) crashed to 0.

Macro strategist Raoul Pal and Fundstrat co-founder Tom Lee have analyzed Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) role in the global store value market worth $400 to $500 trillion. What Happened: In a deep-dive discussion on March 13, Pal and Lee outlined why Bitcoin is still in its early stages of growth, with the potential to capture a significant portion of the $400 to $500 trillion global store-of-value market.

Aave Labs has launched a new initiative called Horizon, which aims to enhance the integration of institutional Real-World Assets (RWAs) into DeFi. Announced on March 13, the project seeks to bridge DeFi's open financial ecosystem with the structured needs of institutional asset issuers, creating a framework that encourages broader participation in on-chain finance.