Author: Isabella Taylor

A state-level crypto regulatory bill introduced in Kentucky includes provisions that would force hardware wallet manufacturers to build a “backdoor” into devices, according to the Bitcoin Policy Institute. Summary Kentucky House Bill 380 proposes requiring hardware wallet providers to enable recovery of seed phrases, raising concerns over potential backdoor access. Bitcoin Policy Institute says the requirement is technically unworkable for non-custodial wallets and could undermine self custody of private keys. Kentucky House Bill 380 has been amended at the last minute to require manufacturers to provide recovery options for users’ seed phrases, the BPI said. The bill was introduced by…

Bitcoin price marched back above $70,000 on Friday morning, erasing part of the losses seen over the past two days. However, its momentum quickly gave up as Asian tech stocks dropped lower. Summary Bitcoin rebounded above $70,000 after an 8% drop, supported by dip buying despite rising geopolitical tensions and inflation concerns. Risk sentiment weakened as Asian and U.S. tech stocks declined, reflecting broader pressure on risk assets amid strong inflation data and hawkish Fed outlook. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded over $250 million in outflows in two days, signaling a pause in institutional demand after a week of strong…

Nevada state authorities have been cleared to issue a temporary restraining order against prediction market platform Kalshi. Summary A federal appeals court denied Kalshi’s request to halt proceedings, clearing the way for Nevada regulators to pursue a temporary restraining order against the platform. Industry experts say Kalshi may be forced to exit Nevada for at least 14 days if the order is issued, as such rulings are not appealable under state law. On Thursday, the Ninth Circuit Appeals Court denied Kalshi’s emergency request to stay proceedings. The case will now be sent back to federal court, where Nevada regulators can…

The crypto market held close to the $2.5 trillion market cap with no signs of movement as traders reassess their positions amid the current market environment. Summary Crypto market held near $2.5 trillion with muted price action as Bitcoin stalled above $70,000 and major altcoins posted modest declines. Investor sentiment weakened amid Middle East tensions, rising oil prices, and hawkish Fed signals following stronger-than-expected U.S. inflation data. Lack of fresh liquidity, ETF caution, and a record $5.7 trillion options expiry contributed to sideways trading and $393 million in liquidations. Bitcoin (BTC), the so-called digital gold asset, has stalled shortly after…

Pi Network’s PI token climbed on March 20 after a sharp three-day drop, as traders tracked the project’s next protocol update and the latest token unlock data. The token traded above $0.19 after gaining more than 7% on the day, placing it among the stronger-performing altcoins during the session. Summary PI token rebounded above $0.19 after a steep three-day correction erased nearly half its value earlier. Pi Network’s upcoming v21 upgrade kept traders focused after recent updates added foundations for smart contract support. Token unlock data showed lighter daily releases ahead, except for March 20’s scheduled 16 million coins. PI…

XRP price rebounded back above $1.45 on Friday after bulls managed to defend the $1.40 support during the market-wide bloodbath over the past day. Summary XRP rebounded above $1.45 after defending $1.40 support, despite broader market weakness driven by geopolitical tensions and risk-off sentiment. Whale accumulation of over 200 million XRP and $150 million in institutional holdings signals renewed interest, alongside speculation of a potential XRP treasury. Technical setup shows a descending channel and a rounded bottom, with a breakout above $1.69 potentially opening upside toward $2.1. After falling nearly 11% from its weekly high to $1.45 on March 19,…

Kaspa price shot up to a seven-week high of $0.041 on Thursday before settling at $0.037 at press time. It has now confirmed a breakout from a multi-year falling wedge pattern, which could spur more gains ahead. Summary Kaspa surged to a seven-week high near $0.041 and confirmed a breakout from a multi-year falling wedge, signaling potential for further upside. Technical indicators, including Supertrend and Aroon, point to a strengthening bullish trend, with resistance at $0.038 and a potential move toward $0.056. Exchange outflows of $1.8 million suggest rising investor accumulation and reduced sell-side liquidity, supporting the bullish outlook. According…

A tentative agreement on stablecoin yield may help restart progress on the CLARITY Act in Washington. Reports said White House officials and US lawmakers are working on terms that could address one of the main disputes that slowed the crypto market structure bill earlier this year. Summary A reported agreement in principle may help restart stalled progress on the CLARITY Act. Lawmakers are weighing limits on stablecoin yield to address bank deposit flight concerns carefully. Crypto industry review is still pending before any stablecoin yield compromise becomes final law. The talks center on whether stablecoin issuers should be allowed to…

Ripple has issued a warning regarding the rise of scam accounts impersonating the company on Telegram. The company clarified that it does not have an official Telegram channel, urging users to stay vigilant against potential fraud. Summary Ripple confirms it has no official Telegram channel for support. Scammers use Ripple branding and CEO photos to deceive users. XRP Ledger grows, with over 7.7 million holders amid rising scams. RippleX, a division of Ripple, recently warned the public about an increase in impersonation accounts on social media platforms like Telegram. Fraudsters have been creating accounts pretending to be Ripple recruiters, customer…

Bitcoin (BTC) stayed near the $70,000 level after a volatile week shaped by geopolitical tensions and the latest Federal Reserve meeting. BTC price traded at $70,672.50 at the time of writing, down slightly over 24 hours and up 0.11% over the past seven days. Summary BTC price stayed above $70,000 after sharp swings tied to macro pressure and Fed remarks. Analysts said bitcoin’s valuation and realized price levels now resemble past cycle bottom formations. Binance outflows averaged $55 million daily, pointing to steady demand behind bitcoin’s recent resilience. Bitcoin pushed toward $74,000 twice in recent days before failing to hold…