The asset management titan Franklin Templeton hopes to launch an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that will track the price of the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market cap. On Tuesday, the financial services firm with $1.5 trillion in assets under management (AUM) submitted an S-1 registration to the U.S.

The Senate Banking Committee passed the GENIUS Act with bipartisan support on an 18-6 vote, clearing the bill for the full Senate to consider.

Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao is pushing back on a Wall Street Journal report that Donald Trump has held talks with Binance to buy a stake in Binance.US.

Right now, NEAR Protocol is going through a tough time, with its token on the decline.

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.

Ondo Finance, BlackRock-Securitize and Superstate gained the most among the larger issuers, while Hashnote's USYC declined.

According to Charles Gasparino, senior correspondent at Fox Business, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is currently trying to determine whether or not the XRP token can be classified as a commodity.

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 bill's sponsors say they intend for the GENIUS Act to receive a full vote on the Senate floor by the end of next month.

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.

Bankers and their allies in the US Senate are pushing back against the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act over fears that stablecoins will disintermediate banks and erode banking market share.According to an article from American Banker, the bill requires 60 votes to pass in the Senate, meaning that at least seven Democrats will have to vote with Republicans to push through the Act. This could prove a difficult proposition, as US Senator Elizabeth Warren, one of crypto's staunchest political critics, is proposing an amendment prohibiting tech firms from issuing stablecoins.

After CZ partially refuted an explosive WSJ article, Bloomberg used its own sources to corroborate a few claims. It maintains that World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a project affiliated with the Trump family, considered doing business with Binance.

The reduced trading activity indicates rising uncertainty among investors, casting doubt on the durability of recent price recoveries.

TL;DR The U.S. Senate approved a bill in its Banking Committee to regulate stablecoins. The GENIUS Act received majority support from the committee with an 18-6 vote, but it still needs approval from the House of Representatives.

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.

Crypto expert Rekt Capital recently discussed the altcoin season and provided an analysis which showed why the $425 billion market cap level is important. Meanwhile, Mags, another crypto expert, provided some insights into when the next altseason could occur.

Cardano has declined in recent weeks. Now, key support levels and on-chain metrics highlight what's to come next.

Crypto analyst Egrag Crypto has explained why an XRP price rally to $10 in this cycle is reasonable. The analyst alluded to historical performances and bullish fundamentals to drive home his point that this price target this year.

Reclassifying XRP as a commodity could reshape regulatory frameworks, influencing future crypto asset classifications and market dynamics. The post SEC considers classifying XRP as commodity in settlement talks with Ripple appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Ripple, a leading provider of enterprise blockchain and crypto solutions, announced Thursday that it had bagged full regulatory approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to offer cross-border crypto payment services in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

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

Babylon Foundation airdrop registration has been extended to March 19, 2025. The airdrop was supposed to end on March 15 but was extended for 4 days.

Last night, Coinbase announced its intention to delist three popular tokens – Floki Inu ($FLOKI), Turbo ($TURBO), and GigaChad ($GIGA) – for its New York users, increasing ongoing concerns over regulatory scrutiny and the future of meme coins in the U.S. market.

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

The SEC believes ether trades as a commodity, Fox Business reports, and the agency is trying to determine if it can make that case with XRP.

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.

Dubai has officially approved Ripple for regulated crypto services, allowing the blockchain payments company to operate within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).

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.

A jury in California convicted Rowland Marcus Andrade of wire fraud and money laundering in connection with the sale of AML Bitcoin.

The United States has entered the Bitcoin arena with a $16.6 billion reserve, a move perceived as it could redefine global markets.

The price of XRP has fallen above the critical support level of $2.00.

The Wall Street Journal reported that representatives of the Trump family were in talks with Binance to take a stake in the exchange giant's U.S. arm.

Firms including Anchorage Digital are advising the U.S. government on best practices for safeguarding billions of dollars worth of crypto assets.

Robinhood has listed memecoins Pengu (PENGU), Pnut (PNUT) and Popcat (POPCAT) as the online brokerage doubles down on cryptocurrency trading, it said on March 13. The listings mark Robinhood's latest effort to expand its crypto offerings and compete with incumbent exchange Coinbase.

On Mar. 11, 2025, Washington, D.C., saw a gathering of top-tier Bitcoin enthusiasts organized by the Bitcoin Policy Institute.

TL;DR Compound has launched new vaults on Polygon with Gauntlet and Morpho, aiming to regain market share against competitors like Aave. The collaboration uses Morpho's infrastructure, which has sparked controversy due to the potential reliance on a direct competitor's technology.

BNB, the native token of Binance, surged by approximately 7.40% to tap $613 on Thursday before recoiling following reports that the Trump family has been exploring a potential investment in Binance.US.

Trump family representative reportedly held talks with Binance to take a financial stake in its U.S. arm after CZ sought pardon for his money laundering charges. The Binance founder denied the report, saying it was a war on crypto.

As cryptos disrupt traditional financial systems, Russia is taking a paradoxical approach. The central bank proposes to open exchanges to qualified investors while maintaining a cautious distance.

The continued growth of publicly listed bitcoin miners is expected as they push further into vertical integration, JPMorgan analysts said.

Coinbase Ventures has joined Echo.xyz, an on-chain private investment platform, as a “Group Lead” to expand funding opportunities for startups building on Base.