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Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, has pushed back against claims that his company’s lobbyists are working to block a Bitcoin ($BTC) tax exemption in Washington, calling the allegations “totally false.” The dispute has drawn in Bitcoin advocates, tax lawyers, and crypto lobbyists, and cuts to the center of a wider debate about who the biggest companies in crypto actually represent when they walk the halls of Congress. What the Accusations Said The allegations were made by Truth for the Commoner (TFTC), a Bitcoin-focused media account with nearly 100,000 followers on X, which posted on March 11 that Coinbase had told…

Key takeaways On-chain finance democratizes access to financial tools, offering equal opportunities globally. Monad introduces significant improvements over Ethereum, enhancing transaction speed and finality. Blockchain serves as a single source of truth, enabling global coordination. Centralized exchanges pose risks, especially during periods of distress. Decentralized systems are more complex but offer greater fault tolerance and accountability. Monad can process a billion transactions per day, a thousandfold improvement over Ethereum. The latency in transaction finality impedes liquidity movement in crypto markets. Decentralization removes arbitrary decision-making and enhances user trust. The Monad team is rebuilding Ethereum with high-frequency trading optimizations. Centralized exchanges…

Ethereum price is showing strength even as the broader crypto market remains mostly flat. Over the past seven days, Ethereum has gained nearly 14%, outperforming Bitcoin (up 7%) and signaling strong demand. Even in the last 24 hours, Ethereum has held steady with slight gains. This shows buyers are still active after a sharp rally. At first glance, the answer seems simple. Ethereum whales have added more than $1 billion worth of $ETH in a short time. But while this explains part of the move, the charts suggest a bigger setup is unfolding beneath the surface. Price Leans Bullish, But…

Key takeaways AI is poised to transform modern life more profoundly than the internet did. The market is reacting to AI as a substitute for SaaS, causing sell-offs. AI is drastically reducing software development costs and timelines. SaaS pricing models are under pressure due to AI’s impact. Gold and silver markets are small, leading to significant price volatility. Excessive capital expenditure in tech markets can lead to overcapacity. AI infrastructure investments are massive, raising concerns of overbuilding. Future tech booms will be driven by AI innovations lowering costs. The older generation may struggle with new AI-driven business models. Nvidia’s stock…

A group of Democratic senators say they will oversee a reported Justice Department investigation into possible Iran-related sanctions violations on the crypto exchange Binance. Senators Chris Van Hollen, Elizabeth Warren and Ruben Gallego said in a joint statement on Thursday that they “will conduct oversight to ensure the Department of Justice conducts a serious investigation into Binance and holds the company accountable for any wrongdoing.” The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter, that the Justice Department was investigating Iran’s possible use of Binance to evade sanctions. “Binance has an established track record of putting…

Nasdaq is deepening its digital asset strategy as it teams up with Talos to tackle tokenized collateral management and unlock new efficiencies for global institutions. Nasdaq and Talos link infrastructure for integrated collateral workflows On March 23, 2026, in New York, Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) and Talos announced a new partnership that connects Talos’ digital asset […] Nasdaq is deepening its digital asset strategy as it teams up with Talos to tackle tokenized collateral management and unlock new efficiencies for global institutions. Nasdaq and Talos link infrastructure for integrated collateral workflows On March 23, 2026, in New York, Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ)…

Spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds drew in $138.2 million in net inflows over the past day, their highest single-day inflows since Feb. 25. Summary Spot Ethereum ETFs recorded $138.2 million in daily inflows, marking their highest since late February and extending a six-day inflow streak. Institutional demand strengthened amid Bitmine’s continued $ETH accumulation, with Fundstrat’s Tom Lee calling a potential market bottom near $2,150. $ETH price traded near $2,328, with price approaching a breakout above $2,400 as markets await the Federal Reserve rate decision. According to data compiled by SoSoValue, BlackRock’s ETHA led the inflows of the day with $81.7 million…

BlackRock has sharply increased its stake in Bitmine Immersion Technologies. The asset manager now holds about 9.05 million BMNR shares. The position is worth roughly $246 million, based on its latest 13F filing. 🚨BLACKROCK LOADS UP ON BITMINE, LIFTS HOLDINGS TO 9M SHARES$14T Asset manager BlackRock increased its $BMNR stake to 9,049,912 shares (up +165.6% QoQ) worth roughly $246M per its latest 13F filing, reinforcing growing institutional conviction in crypto treasury strategies. pic.twitter.com/Whqqz3W0IE — Coin Bureau (@coinbureau) February 13, 2026 The move represents a 165.6% jump from the previous quarter. It shows a stronger institutional interest in crypto infrastructure firms.…

The U.S. Senate has suspended consideration of the crypto market structure bill until April as lawmakers shift their attention to voting on the Trump-backed SAVE America Act. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said lawmakers will only complete the CLARITY Act once they’re done with the SAVE America Act, a voter ID bill that requires proof of citizenship to register and a photo ID to vote. Senate abandons crypto bill for voter ID bill Under the Save America Act, people must show proof of citizenship for voter registration and present a photo ID to cast a ballot. President Donald Trump and…

Summary Origins Network has raised $8 million in strategic funding to build a modular blockchain tailored for AI agents with verifiable computation. The round includes Animoca Brands and other Web3 investors, with the project pitching a “Proof of Computation” design that separates heavy AI workloads from onchain verification. Origins is already working with AWS, Tencent Cloud, and Alibaba Cloud, positioning itself at the intersection of crypto infrastructure and the fast‑growing agentic AI stack. Origins Network has secured $8 million in strategic financing to build a modular blockchain purpose‑built for AI agents, betting that verifiable compute will be the missing trust…