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03/21/2026 09:41 PM Bitcoin mining difficulty drops 7.8% as miner exodus accelerates amid AI pivot
Difficulty is now nearly 10% below where it started the year, despite a sharp 14.7% rebound in February after weather-related disruptions subsided.
03/21/2026 08:01 PM Brazil’s new finance minister shelves crypto tax consultation amid election pivot: Reuters
The consultation was expected to address the tax treatment of crypto transactions following central bank regulations finalized last year.
03/21/2026 03:55 PM CFTC staff details how crypto firms can use digital assets as derivatives collateral in new FAQ
The FAQ aligns the CFTC's framework with the SEC's recent haircut guidance, setting a 20% charge for bitcoin and ether and 2% for payment stablecoins.
03/20/2026 08:27 PM Grayscale files for HYPE ETF tracking largest onchain perps DEX Hyperliquid
According to the filing on Friday, the Grayscale HYPE ETF would trade on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol GHYP if approved.
03/20/2026 08:11 PM ‘Replacing humans is not close’: BlockSec challenges EVMBench on AI auditing
“The real question is not ‘Can AI replace humans?’ but ‘How should humans and AI work together?’” BlockSec co-founder Yajin Zhou said.
03/20/2026 08:02 PM Lawmakers reach breakthrough with ‘agreement in principle’ over stablecoin yield in sweeping crypto bill
Key negotiators in advancing sweeping crypto legislation have reached an "agreement in principle" around the treatment of stablecoin yield.
03/20/2026 06:41 PM Solana Foundation president says crypto gaming is dead
While blockchain gaming has yet to live up to its promise, some companies, and top brands, have not given up.
03/20/2026 06:24 PM Kalshi faces temporary halt in Nevada as court grants restraining order: reports
Nevada is reportedly halting the operations of prediction market Kalshi within the state — at least for now.
03/20/2026 06:23 PM The Daily: VanEck says slowdown in bitcoin long-term holder selling signals ‘potentially constructive’ trend, Gemini hit with investor lawsuit, and more
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
03/20/2026 03:15 PM BitFuFu leans further into cloud mining as revenue mix shifts, profitability swings to loss
The cost of mining bitcoin has climbed substantially over the past year, and miners are looking for steadier revenue streams.
03/20/2026 02:18 PM Tom Lee-linked Eightco ups equity stake in OpenAI to $40 million
Ethereum treasury, Bitmine Immersion Technologies' Chairman Tom Lee recently joined Eightco's board of directors.
03/20/2026 01:19 PM Ledger appoints former Circle exec as CFO, opens New York office as firm explores potential US IPO
The move builds on earlier reports that Ledger is exploring a New York IPO that could value it at more than $4 billion.
03/20/2026 12:28 PM Kalshi raises over $1 billion at $22 billion valuation in ongoing Coatue-led round: reports
The funding highlights continued investor demand for prediction markets despite rising legal challenges and regulatory scrutiny.
03/20/2026 11:43 AM From $13,700 to $148 million: Bitcoin whale moves 2,100 BTC untouched for over 13 years
The bitcoin address initially received the 2,100 BTC on July 4, 2012, when that amount was worth just $13,685.
03/20/2026 10:30 AM Coinbase launches stock perpetual futures for ‘Magnificent 7’ names, including Apple, Tesla and Nvidia, expanding ‘everything exchange’ push
Coinbase has introduced stock perpetual futures for eligible non-U.S. users, with selected ETF products also available.
03/20/2026 09:48 AM Gemini hit with investor lawsuit over strategy shift, stock slump as losses widen and layoffs mount
Gemini is facing a class-action lawsuit in New York accusing it of misleading investors about its strategy before and after its 2025 IPO.
03/20/2026 08:17 AM Bitcoin long-term holder selling slows, signaling ‘potentially constructive’ trend: VanEck
VanEck's latest report noted that the selling pressure among bitcoin miners remained steady despite a decline in profitability.
03/20/2026 06:25 AM Decentralized social network Bluesky discloses $100 million Series B amid leadership change
The company said it is now disclosing the April 2025 funding as it moves into 'a new era of leadership and further growth.'
03/20/2026 02:30 AM Morgan Stanley advances bitcoin ETF application with amended S-1 filing
The amendment confirmed that the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust will list on the NYSE Arca under the ticker symbol MSBT.
03/19/2026 09:57 PM FBI warns of fake tokens impersonating agency on the Tron network
The Federal Bureau of Investigation warned the public on Thursday not to trust tokens claiming to be affiliated with the agency.tron
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