Boltz Exchange Launches Atomic USDT Swaps for Lightning Network Users

Boltz Exchange Launches Atomic USDT Swaps for Lightning Network Users

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) […]

2026-03-19
SEC makes huge U-turn, declares crypto tokens are ‘digital commodities’ after years of legal battles

SEC makes huge U-turn, declares crypto tokens are ‘digital commodities’ after years of legal battles

The SEC just made its biggest crypto classification move in years, placing major tokens such as Ethereum, Solana, Cardano, Dogecoin, Avalanche, XRP, and Chainlink into a “digital commodities” bucket while saying some token sales can stop being treated as securities-law cases once the issuer’s core promises are fulfilled. Paired with a new SEC-CFTC coordination framework, […]

2026-03-19
Bitcoin Everlight: 4 Steps to Activate Shards and Stack Sats

Bitcoin Everlight: 4 Steps to Activate Shards and Stack Sats

Bitcoin is the most famous digital asset in the world. Most people think the only way to own it is by buying it or mining it with loud machines. A new platform called Bitcoin Everlight is changing that. It has built a simple way for anyone to help the Bitcoin network and earn real BTC […]

2026-03-19
The Protocol: Ethereum community debates foundation’s new mandate document

The Protocol: Ethereum community debates foundation’s new mandate document

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2026-03-18
Former Binance CEO CZ waves off accusations on Iran, terror ties

Former Binance CEO CZ waves off accusations on Iran, terror ties

The founder of the world’s largest exchange distanced himself from reports about Binance activity that reports had recently suggested aided terrorism.

2026-03-18
Kenya Takes Bold Step Towards Crypto Regulation with Draft VASP Rules in 2026

Kenya Takes Bold Step Towards Crypto Regulation with Draft VASP Rules in 2026

Kenya’s National Treasury may suggest that the draft Virtual Asset Service Providers regulations could establish significant licensing, reserve, and disclosure requirements for crypto firms. Moreover, the proposed rules appear to demonstrate that the country’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing framework could indicate important deficiencies to address. Key Proposals in Kenya’s Draft The draft regulations may

2026-03-18
Polkadot Eyes $2.76 Upside After SEC Names DOT a Digital Commodity

Polkadot Eyes $2.76 Upside After SEC Names DOT a Digital Commodity

The Polkadot (DOT) chart is showing a completed corrective structure on the 4-hourly chart, as the asset is attempting to recover from the prolonged downtrend as of March 18, 2026. The low was made around the $0.95 level, which is a clear Wave 5/C low, as explained by the crypto analyst More Crypto Online. The

2026-03-18
Hyperliquid Sees Strong Growth With $50M Inflows and Record HYPE Trading

Hyperliquid Sees Strong Growth With $50M Inflows and Record HYPE Trading

Hyperliquid recorded strong growth over the last 24 hours, generating more than $2.1 million in trading fees as of Wednesday, March 18, as activity on the decentralized derivatives platform surged.  The increase in revenue reflects higher trading volume across perpetual futures markets, with both retail traders and large investors contributing to the sharp rise in

2026-03-18
Trump-linked American Bitcoin’s BTC holdings overtake Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital

Trump-linked American Bitcoin’s BTC holdings overtake Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital

American Bitcoin (ABTC) has climbed to become the 16th-largest bitcoin holder, with 6,899 BTC, as firms compete to build bitcoin treasuries.

2026-03-18
US Senators Urge Swift Action on Bitcoin, Crypto Market Structure Bill

US Senators Urge Swift Action on Bitcoin, Crypto Market Structure Bill

Bitcoin Magazine US Senators Urge Swift Action on Bitcoin, Crypto Market Structure Bill U.S. Senators are pressing lawmakers to advance legislation aimed at clarifying Bitcoin and broader crypto market structure. Sen. Cynthia Lummis emphasized urgency in remarks today at the D.C. Blockchain Summit today, saying, “This may be our only chance to get market structure […]

2026-03-18
Crypto exchange Kraken freezes multibillion-dollar IPO plan due to difficult market conditions

Crypto exchange Kraken freezes multibillion-dollar IPO plan due to difficult market conditions

Kraken’s parent company filed a draft S-1 registration statement with the SEC in November regarding the proposed initial public offering of its common stock.

2026-03-18
Traders can now bet on the S&P 500 around the clock without ever touching a traditional stock exchange

Traders can now bet on the S&P 500 around the clock without ever touching a traditional stock exchange

S&P Dow Jones Indices licenses its flagship index for crypto trading on Hyperliquid, as perpetual futures gain traction beyond traditional markets.

2026-03-18
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