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_MARA sold 15,133 BTC for $1.1B to cut debt by 30%. The move cost them the 2 Bitcoin treasury spot. See what changed and who took over._ Bitcoin miner MARA Holdings has made a bold financial move. The company sold 15,133 BTC between March 4 and March 25, 2026.  The sale raised roughly $1.1

In brief A federal judge has blocked the Pentagon from labeling Anthropic a supply chain risk, finding the move likely violated the company’s First Amendment and due process rights. The dispute stemmed from a $200 million Defense Department AI contract that collapsed after Anthropic

Retail investors are reportedly the largest cohort in Strategy’s high-yield, low-volatility “Stretch” shares, which have been used to buy more than $1 billion worth of Bitcoin this year.  Around 80% of the owners of Strategy’s “Stretch” perpetual preferred shares (STRC) are owned by retail, said St

Bitcoin Depot has appointed Alex Holmes—already a member of the company’s board—as chief executive and chair, replacing Scott Buchanan who stepped down after less than three months in the top role. The move comes as the crypto ATM operator faces growing regulatory pressure across multiple U.S.

XRP derivatives market leverage drops to its lowest level in nearly nine months, indicating that the market overheating pressure is easing. At the same time, XRPL’s weekly transaction volume reaches 19 million, driven by Ripple’s business progress and new partnerships. However, the technical risk XRP faces lies in its head-and-shoulders top pattern; the key support level is between $1.37 and $1.40, and a break below could lead to a pullback.

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Alchemy Pay and HTF Securities Limited have upgraded to an SFC Type 1 license for virtual asset trading, enhancing Alchemy Pay's presence in Hong Kong. This move aims to connect traditional finance with the digital asset sector, showcasing a commitment to regulatory compliance and innovation.

TD Securities warns that Nasdaq's push for tokenized stock programs could lead to a dual-track structure in the U.S. capital markets, resulting in the coexistence of regulated traditional exchanges and offshore platforms, increasing market fragmentation risk. The tokenized stock market is growing rapidly, attracted by 24/7 trading, but the resulting competitive pricing issues may harm market efficiency and retail investor protection.

New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Chief Product Officer Jon Herrick stated on March 26, 2026, that the exchange’s strategy centers on blockchain interoperability with existing market infrastructure rather than wholesale replacement, emphasizing that legacy mechanisms such as central clearing retain irreplaceable risk management value and should be preserved.

Hong Kong authorities reaffirm their law enforcement powers under the National Security Law, requiring all individuals to unlock their devices during investigations, including foreign travelers. This regulation poses specific risks to cryptocurrency holders, as exposure of related data could lead to asset loss. Experts recommend traveling with "clean devices" and avoiding storing sensitive information to protect crypto assets.

Federal regulators intensify scrutiny of payment giants, signaling potential enforcement over account restrictions that may conflict with consumer expectations and disclosed policies, raising stakes for Paypal, Stripe, Visa, and

Pi Network expands token trading channels through Pi DEX (decentralized exchange), strengthening the liquidity and market demand for Pi coins. Pi DEX pairs Pi coins with all other tokens, offering users a dual-track asset acquisition mechanism, including participation in practical applications and market trading. The platform's launch marks Pi Network's transition toward a mature blockchain network, but market evaluations remain cautious. In the future, Pi Network plans to further expand support for financial applications.