This report reflects our longstanding commitment: comply with legal obligations, protect client privacy, and operate with integrity across jurisdictions. Global law enforcement agency requests continue to rise In 2025, Kraken received data requests from law enforcement and government agencies located in 74 countries. Combined global law enforcement and regulatory agency requests increased 16.5% compared to […]

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Crypto asset products saw about $1.06 billion in net inflows last week, extending a three-week positive streak despite ongoing geopolitical stress and mixed macro data. Inside The Crypto Report New on-chain data from Banana Gun show about $19,200 in bot fees over the week of March 9–15, with ETH capturing roughly 50.5% and BSC around […]

The Algorand Foundation announced a 25% workforce reduction on March 18, 2026, affecting approximately 50 staff from a total of fewer than 200. The layoffs came one day after US regulators issued joint guidance classifying ALGO as a digital commodity rather than a security. The layoffs coincide with a broader wave of 2026 crypto industry […]

Another crypto user sued the IRS in 2025 for allegedly violating his Fourth Amendment rights after the agency used a John Doe Summons to collect his data from a crypto exchange.

Key Takeaways: Chainlink is powering a new tokenized fund in the amount of $100 million put forward by Amundi and Spiko SAFO fund proposes 24/7 transfers, automated NAV reporting, and access to multi-currency for use The product, which is developed according to EU UCITS, focuses on institutional cash management and the blockchain efficiency thereof The […]

Bitcoin Magazine SEC Approves Nasdaq Rule to Trade Tokenized Securities, Paving Way for Blockchain Integration The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved a Nasdaq rule change that allows certain securities to be traded in tokenized form, a move that integrates blockchain technology into traditional stock market infrastructure. The approval, issued Wednesday, is part […]

TL;DR: The non-profit organization executed a mass layoff affecting one-fourth of its workforce, which consists of fewer than 200 employees according to LinkedIn records. The adjustment responds to an uncertain global macroeconomic environment and the prolonged bearish trend that has impacted digital asset valuations in recent months. According to its latest transparency report, the entity […]

FTX is moving ahead with another round of repayments, with about $2.2 billion scheduled to go out to creditors on March 31, 2026. It’s the fourth payout since the exchange collapsed, and for many affected users, it’s another sign that the recovery process, slow as it has been, is still making progress. (1/4) FTX announced […]

The Bank of Japan held interest rates at 0.75%, citing global uncertainty and rising inflation risks linked to energy prices. Governor Kazuo Ueda signaled a cautious but flexible approach to future policy shifts. Governor Ueda Flags Inflation Risks, Keeps Rates Steady The Bank of Japan kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 0.75% on Thursday, […]

The asset management giant Fidelity is set to compensate customers that were impacted by a 2024 data breach. According to a pending settlement, Fidelity is set to pay $2.5 million to settle a class action lawsuit that accuses the financial institution of inadequately protecting its computer systems. In August 2024, hackers broke into Fidelity’s computer […]

An analyst known for accurately predicting Bitcoin’s 2025 top believes BTC is not done correcting. In a new strategy session, the pseudonymous analyst Killa says that Bitcoin may be following a similar 2022 pattern that would set BTC up to start forming a market bottom around July. “We are somewhere around this lower end of […]

TL;DR xStocks has reached 100 fully backed, 1:1 tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs, expanding from 60 at launch, and is accessible across Kraken and the broader xStocks Alliance as a market-neutral, interoperable equities framework. Since launching in June 2025, xStocks has surpassed $25 billion in total transaction volume, establishing the benchmark for liquidity, transparency, and […]

SEC flags new caution for investors as crypto enthusiasm soars.

WASHINGTON — The artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency industries spent big and lost often in this week's Illinois primaries, an early setback …

The SEC has clarified its position on how crypto assets should be classified. For brokers, that clarity comes with a new layer of responsibility. SEC Chairman Paul Atkins presented the long-awaited token taxonomy, developed in coordination with the CFTC. The new rules confirm that tokens meeting the definition of investment contracts remain subject to securities […]

The leading cryptocurrency experienced a significant upswing over the past several days, with its price briefly rising to as high as $76,000. Although it was stopped there and pushed south by $5,000, some key factors, including recent whale activity, suggest it may post further gains in the near future. BTC Isn’t Done Yet? Despite losing […]

“Building reliable infrastructure across blockchain networks and traditional financial rails is hard,” said Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan.

Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, has crossed the 760,000 Bitcoin threshold with its latest purchase, bringing its total holdings to 761,068 BTC as of March 16, 2026. The market intelligence company continues to purchase BTC, despite broader market downtrends and ongoing volatility. Against this backdrop, AI analysis is now shedding light on how long it could take […]

The FOMC held the federal funds rate at 3.75%, with only Fed Governor Stephen Miran dissenting in favour of a cut. The Fed revised its 2026 headline and core PCE inflation forecasts up to 2.7% from 2.4% and 2.5% respectively, with Chair Jerome Powell attributing the rise largely to oil price increases caused by the […]

Bitcoin’s hash rate dropped to approximately 920 EH/s, down roughly 8% over the past week, with a difficulty adjustment of about −8% expected on March 20. Rising crude oil prices are pressuring miners in energy-sensitive markets, while hash price hit an all-time daily low of US$27.89 PH/s/day in late February. Major public miners have collectively […]

Key Takeaways: SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins announced that most of crypto assets are not securities, marking a significant policy change A new legal framework has been provided, identifying four non-security group and “token safe harbor” scheme also introduced Proposed exemptions will allow crypto projects to mobilize up to $75 million with clearer and stricter […]

Bitcoin Magazine Boltz Exchange Launches Atomic USDT Swaps for Lightning Network Users Boltz Exchange launched USDT Swaps on March 18, 2026, introducing atomic, non-custodial swaps between sats on the Lightning Network and USDT on Arbitrum-based networks via USDT0. The integration relies on USDT0, an omnichain version of Tether built on LayerZero’s Omnichain Fungible Token (OFT) […]

Polymarket is doubling down on its real-time prediction identity with a Washington, D.C., bar launch and a fresh DeFi acquisition, even as scrutiny from U.S. lawmakers intensifies. Polymarket’s D.C. Bar Debut and Brahma Deal Signal Aggressive Growth Polymarket has unveiled “The Situation Room,” a Washington, D.C.-based bar designed around live monitoring of global events, while […]

Kraken expanded margin leverage across 44 pairs on its Kraken Pro platform. According to the company, this is the largest single leverage expansion in the exchange’s history. The changes span four distinct categories: stablecoin pairs, gold tokens and regional BTC and ETH pairs, mid-cap assets with high momentum, and DeFi blue-chips alongside euro-denominated pairs. Stablecoin pairs will receive […]

Crypto exchange MEXC is stepping into the rapidly expanding prediction market sector, launching a new platform that allows users to trade on the outcomes of real-world events. The feature lets traders speculate on topics ranging from geopolitical developments and macroeconomic trends to major crypto events and sports outcomes. Instead of simply reacting to news, users […]

TL;DR BTC.D has spent six months between 58% and 60%, turning Bitcoin dominance into the market’s main signal for what comes next. A break below 58% would support an ETH/BTC move above 0.0320 and strengthen the case for a genuine altcoin season. A break above 60% could send dominance toward 63% or 64%, signaling continued […]

An approach to regulation that balances clear guidelines with a willingness to innovate has positioned Singapore at the forefront of developments in asset tokenisation. MAS Initiatives and Early Projects Speaking at the Singapore FinTech Festival 2025 last November, Chia Der Jiun, managing director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), noted that the regulator started […]

We’re thrilled to announce that KAT is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading KAT trading is live as of March 18, 2026. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’.  Make sure to deposit your tokens into networks supported by Kraken. Deposits […]

XRP whale wallets increase holdings by 200 million coins while the market watches $1.50 price level.

US financial regulator issues long-awaited cryptocurrency guidance. SEC now classifies crypto into five categories, with securities laws only …

Solana’s SOL token jumped past a key technical resistance level at about $93, turning what analysts called a “39-day distribution zone” into a structural floor. The move has brought two price targets into focus, one being an initial level near $103 and a secondary one near $113. Breakout Above $93 Shifts Sentiment In a March […]