Hedge fund short positions in US-listed ETFs increased by 10% on Thursday, marking the second-largest single-day surge since 2016. The largest spike occurred on April 2, 2025, when shorts jumped 16% during what was referred to as Liberation Day. This level of bearish positioning indicates extreme pessimism among institutional investors regarding near-term market direction.
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Court dismisses RICO claims in Eddy Alexandre crypto Ponzi scheme lawsuit
On March 14, 2026, U.S. District Judge Ronnie Abrams dismissed RICO claims against Eddy Alexandre in a class-action lawsuit linked to a crypto Ponzi scheme, citing the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. Investors are allowed 30 days to file an amended complaint.
Eddy Alexandre was previously sentenced to nine years for commodities fraud, with further penalties surpassing 229 million USD from CFTC actions. Allegations suggested he raised funds promising unrealistic returns but mismanaged investors’ money significantly.
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Ethereum Foundation completes OTC sale of 5,000 ETH at average price of 2,042.96 USD
The Ethereum Foundation successfully sold 5,000 ETH in an OTC deal for an average price of 2,042.96 USD. Proceeds from this transaction will fund ongoing operations and ecosystem grants.
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Bitcoin ETFs attract $767M inflows over five days as altcoins lag
Bitcoin spot ETFs accumulated $767 million in net inflows over a five-day period, signaling continued institutional interest in BTC exposure. The strong inflow contrasts with weaker momentum in Ethereum and Solana ETFs during the same window, reflecting diverging investor appetite across major asset classes. The differential flows suggest Bitcoin remains the primary focus for ETF-based crypto allocation strategies.
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Social media trending: kharg, war, fam lead crypto discussions
Crypto-related social media conversations are currently dominated by several trending topics. Data from Santiment shows ‘kharg’ leading with a score of 544.9, followed by ‘war’ at 270.7 and ‘fam’ at 237.7. Other trending narratives include weekend (235.1), bounty (219.8), and mandate (175.1). The FAM token is the primary cryptocurrency associated with these trending discussions.
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Aster launches API v3; API v1 latency to increase gradually
On March 14th, Aster announced the launch of API V3, urging users to switch from the older version to avoid increased latency.
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Brazil industry groups oppose proposed stablecoin tax
Industry representatives from 850 Brazilian companies have raised objections to a proposed stablecoin tax, arguing it would violate the country’s Constitution and Virtual Assets Law. The groups contend that stablecoins should not be classified as fiat currency under current legal frameworks, making the tax legally questionable. The dispute highlights ongoing regulatory tensions in Brazil’s cryptocurrency sector as policymakers work to establish clearer tax treatment for digital assets.
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Chainlink whale deposits 200k LINK to exchange after holding since 2018
A long-term Chainlink holder deposited 200,000 LINK tokens worth approximately 1.8 million USD to a major exchange at $8.98 per token. The wallet had accumulated the tokens between March 2018 and June 2019 at an average cost of $0.3283 per LINK. If the tokens are sold at current levels, the position would generate approximately 1.73 million USD in gains, representing a 2635% return. The wallet currently shows the LINK position has been cleared.
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Aurora unveils super-app powered by NEAR at NEARCON
Aurora developer Alex announced a new super-app at NEARCON designed to unify blockchain interactions on the NEAR network. The platform leverages NEAR’s intent-based architecture to streamline onchain activities. The announcement was detailed in a keynote presentation at the conference.
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Every Bitcoin purchase of a $4 coffee leads to IRS capital gains report obligation
Americans buying coffee with Bitcoin must report capital gains to the IRS. For every $4 coffee, a report is triggered, raising fairness concerns for Bitcoin users.