An unknown wallet transferred 96.0M USDC (approximately 96.0M USD) to Coinbase on Ethereum, representing 0.124% of USDC’s total market capitalization. The transfer to a major exchange may signal potential selling pressure.
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Vancouver abandons bitcoin-friendly city initiative
Vancouver has decided to abandon a proposal to make the city bitcoin-friendly, including plans to hold BTC as part of its municipal reserves. Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim had championed the initiative, but city officials determined that local bylaws prohibit the municipal government from holding Bitcoin as an investment asset. Meanwhile, Ljubljana, Slovenia’s capital, has gained recognition as a crypto-friendly city with over 150 crypto ATMs and numerous businesses accepting crypto payments. However, Slovenia introduced a 25% tax on personal crypto gains starting in 2026, which some observers say could slow innovation and adoption in the region.
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Coinbase Prime expands with unified cross margin for spot and derivatives
Coinbase Prime, the exchange’s institutional prime brokerage service, now offers unified cross margin functionality spanning spot trading, derivatives, and regulated perpetuals. The expansion includes 24/7 access to over 20 futures contracts through Coinbase Financial Markets, allowing institutional clients to manage collateral more efficiently across multiple trading venues.
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Clarity Act passage could classify XRP as digital commodity under CFTC
The Clarity Act, if passed, could classify XRP as a digital commodity regulated by the CFTC rather than as a security under SEC jurisdiction. This would resolve ongoing regulatory uncertainty following Ripple’s lawsuit settlement and potentially facilitate institutional adoption of the token. The classification aims to provide clearer regulatory frameworks for digital assets in U.S. markets.
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Three key elements that may lead to a prolonged uptrend in Bitcoin, Ethereum and utility protocols
As of March 2026, Bitcoin (BTC) is facing critical resistance at 75,000 USD after stabilizing at 65,000 USD. A breakthrough at this level could mark a significant bullish trend for Bitcoin.
Following a period of volatility, Ethereum (ETH) is recovering, currently targeting its resistance zone around 3,000 USD, indicating positive potential for future price movements.
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BlackRock private credit fund stress could ripple into crypto and DeFi markets
Stress in the $3.5 trillion private credit market could spread into digital assets through both macroeconomic contagion and tokenized credit markets, according to experts. The pressure on traditional credit markets may create indirect effects on cryptocurrency prices and DeFi protocols that rely on credit mechanisms. Analysts are monitoring how disruptions in the broader financial system might transmit to blockchain-based finance.
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Whale Alert adds Plasma network to USDT tracking expansion
Whale Alert has expanded its tracking capabilities to include the Plasma network, alongside existing USDT monitoring across other blockchains. The platform now offers alerts and analytics for large USDT transfers on Plasma, as well as XPL token activity. This expansion allows traders to monitor whale movements across an additional blockchain layer.
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BitGo CEO discusses $2 billion IPO plans and institutional crypto adoption
BitGo CEO Mike Belshe outlined the company’s path toward a $2 billion IPO while addressing institutional adoption of cryptocurrency and the competitive landscape shaped by traditional finance players like Morgan Stanley. Belshe highlighted BitGo’s focus on market infrastructure and regulatory compliance, including its OCC national bank charter, as key drivers for the institutional crypto ecosystem.
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Stablecoin discussion heating up on social media
Social media activity around stablecoins is picking up momentum, with trending keywords showing increased engagement across platforms. The uptick in mentions suggests growing community interest in stablecoin-related topics and developments.