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Nasdaq’s latest tokenization push is another attempt to bring stocks onto blockchain rails. Yet the real significance lies more in the structure.Rather than endorsing the offshore model of stock wrappers and synthetic equity exposure, Nasdaq is trying to build a version where the token is the share. As a result, the token shares the same legal status, a direct link to the issuer’s ownership record, and a path to voting, governance, and corporate actions.That makes this less a crypto-adoption story than a control story. If tokenized equities are going to scale, someone will decide whether investors own a legally equivalent…

In brief Bitcoin remains rangebound near $71,000 despite a 3% daily gain. Trump made fresh threads against Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, yet the price of oil keeps sinking from the nearly $120 peak. Fed rate cut odds collapsed to 0.6%, leaving crypto markets in limbo. The price of Bitcoin is ticking up, but remains rangebound after having climbed 3% to $71,255 in the past day. Investors have been cautious amid threats from President Donald Trump on social media that “death, fire, and fury will reign” if Iran stops the flow of oil coming out of the region.Barrels of…

In brief Polymarket is creating surveillance systems for sports-focused prediction markets with Palantir, the firm known for its work with the U.S. military. The initiative comes as lawmakers have called out suspicious trading activity on markets related to U.S. military efforts, while demanding tougher rules. In recent weeks, Kalshi has underscored efforts to self-police traders by publicizing two enforcement actions against traders. Polymarket signaled on Tuesday that it is planning to work with Palantir on developing systems for surveilling sports-focused prediction markets, a move aimed at bolstering its platform’s integrity by enabling the data-analytics specialist to harness user data.The initiative…

Bhutan’s state-owned investment arm has steadily sold portions of the country’s Bitcoin reserves, moving about $42.5 million in BTC and USDT so far in 2026 through a small set of recurring counterparties. Data from blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence shows that the Royal Government of Bhutan transferred 175 BTC, valued at $11.85 million, on Monday to an address that had previously received 184 BTC in February.  The February activity included multiple transfers totaling roughly $30.7 million, including two sends to QCP Capital, a trading firm, and a $1.5 million USDT transfer to a Binance hot wallet. The pattern suggests a…

Bitcoin price steadied this week after a burst of volatility tied to tensions in the Middle East and a surge in oil prices. As of this morning, the bitcoin price is around $70,000 after being above $71,000 in early trading.  The turbulence began over the weekend when disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz pushed crude oil above $100 per barrel. Risk assets across global markets reacted to the shock. Bitcoin price fell alongside equities during the initial sell-off, sliding into the mid-$60,000 range before finding support. Bitcoin price finds support The pullback triggered a wave of on-chain activity. Blockchain data…

Cardano’s recent updates look unremarkable when read one by one: a ratified long-term vision, a stricter constitution, better governance indexing, a formal-verification push, and new treasury guardrails.However, they point to a larger shift when taken together.At the same time, Europe’s MiCA regime is pushing crypto toward greater accountability, while Cardano is positioning itself as one of the most governable chains in the market.The ecosystem is assembling rules that are harder to bend, treasury flows that are easier to monitor, governance data that are easier to index, and smart contracts that are easier to verify.In a market still obsessed with growth,…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Speaking at the Economic Club of New York on March 9, Patrick Witt, executive director of the President’s Council of Advisers for Digital Assets, said there is “some bipartisan support” for legislation to codify the US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, even if the timing may slip beyond the current Congress. President Donald Trump signed the executive order creating the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve on March 6, 2025. The order directed the Treasury to set up an office to control the reserve, capitalize it with forfeited bitcoin already held by…

In brief Attackers allegedly posed as police officers to enter a home near Versailles. A couple were threatened at knifepoint and forced to transfer about €900,000 ($1 million) in Bitcoin. French authorities have confirmed the crypto loss and launched a manhunt. Authorities in the Versailles area are searching for three suspects after a home invasion in which attackers allegedly posed as police and stole crypto.A couple in their late 50s were forced to transfer roughly €900,000 (about $1 million) in Bitcoin after three men posing as police entered their home in Le Chesnay, near Versailles, according to French broadcaster TF1.The suspects allegedly…

In brief In a new Fraud Strategy 2026 to 2029 document, the UK government has highlighted the “growing risk” posed by cryptocurrency. The report noted that crypto is increasingly part of “routine activity,” but pointed to its role in facilitating investment fraud. Blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis argued that crypto’s transparency has created a “powerful flywheel” by which criminal activity can be tracked and tackled. The UK government has published its Fraud Strategy 2026 to 2029 document, highlighting the “growing risk” posed by cryptocurrency.The report’s authors noted that cryptocurrency is now part of “routine activity” in day-to-day life, alongside social media,…

Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Decrypt. Check out Decrypt’s new daily news show covering all of the top stories in 5 minutes or less, downloadable on Apple Pod or Spotify!GM!Today’s top news: Crypto majors rally as oil falls; BTC at $70.6k Strategy bought $1.28B in Bitcoin last week with $377M coming from STRC Nasdaq is teaming up with Kraken to launch tokenized stock trading The US Treasury identifies legitimate use cases for crypto mixers ZCASH jumped after Zcash Open Development Lab…

In brief Gemini founders Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss have transferred around $130 million in Bitcoin to the exchange’s hot wallets over the past week, said Arkham. The blockchain analytics firm speculated that the transfers were “presumably to sell,” while others suggested that they could be intended for purposes such as exchange liquidity. The crypto exchange recently laid off a quarter of its staff and exited the European and Australian markets. The founders of crypto exchange Gemini, Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, have transferred roughly $130 million worth of Bitcoin to Gemini hot wallets over the past week, according to blockchain analytics…

Bitcoin’s circulating supply surpassed 20 million coins on March 9, a milestone that places 95% of all BTC that will ever exist into the hands of holders and leaves fewer than 1 million coins still to be mined before the network reaches its hard cap of 21 million.The milestone was reached at block height 940,000, with the block mined by Foundry USA, according to Mempool data.It took roughly 17 years for miners to produce those first 20 million coins. The final 1 million will take more than a century to enter circulation, with the last fractions, measured in units called…