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Bitcoin price chart analysis showing key resistance levels on March 16, 2026.

Bitcoin Tests $75K Resistance Amid Market Divergence

March 17, 2026 Jackson Miller

March 16, 2026 — Bitcoin (BTC) is challenging the $75,000 resistance level after a strong weekly close, but analysts warn that conflicting signals leave its medium-term direction uncertain. The cryptocurrency reached six-week highs near $74,425, yet faces significant technical and macroeconomic headwinds. Technical Battle at Key Levels BTC/USD reclaimed several important technical levels over the […]

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Australia Moves to License Crypto Exchanges

March 17, 2026 Jackson Miller

CANBERRA, Australia — March 16, 2026 — A key Australian Senate committee has recommended passing legislation that would impose a financial services licensing regime on cryptocurrency exchanges and custody platforms. The move aims to close regulatory gaps exposed by high-profile industry failures. Committee Backs Digital Assets Framework The Senate Economics Legislation Committee issued a report […]

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AI Data Center Shift Sparks Bitcoin Security Debate

March 17, 2026 Jackson Miller

March 16, 2026 — A significant pivot by cryptocurrency miners toward artificial intelligence infrastructure is fueling a debate about the long-term security of the Bitcoin network. Industry observers are divided on whether the migration threatens Bitcoin’s foundational security or will be mitigated by its built-in economic mechanisms. The Miner Migration to AI Crypto trader Ran […]

Balaji Srinivasan calls for cryptocurrency tools for refugees using a smartphone.

Balaji Urges Crypto Tools for Refugees Amid Crises

March 17, 2026 Jackson Miller

March 16, 2026 — Prominent tech investor and former Coinbase chief technology officer Balaji Srinivasan has called for the cryptocurrency industry to prioritize building financial tools for refugees and stateless people. His public appeal highlights blockchain’s potential role during global conflicts and mass migration events. A Call for Humanitarian Crypto Development In a post on […]

Courtroom scene representing SEC dismissal of BitClout founder case

SEC Dismisses BitClout Founder Case With Prejudice

March 17, 2026 Jackson Miller

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has dismissed its case against BitClout founder Nader Al-Naji with prejudice, ending a two-year legal battle. The regulator filed the joint dismissal stipulation in New York federal court last week. Regulatory Shift Cited in Dismissal In court documents filed March 12, 2026, the SEC cited a “reassessment of the […]

Young Australian investor checks phone as ASIC warns about crypto finfluencers and AI advice.

ASIC Warns Gen Z on Crypto Finfluencers, AI Risks

March 17, 2026 Jackson Miller

March 16, 2026 — Australia’s financial regulator has issued a stark warning to young investors about relying on social media influencers and artificial intelligence for financial guidance. The alert follows a study revealing nearly one-quarter of Generation Z Australians now own cryptocurrency, with many making investment decisions based on unverified online sources. High Trust in […]

Digital tablet showing WLFI governance proposal results on a boardroom table.

WLFI Enforces 6-Month Token Lock for Voting Rights

March 17, 2026 Jackson Miller

March 16, 2026 — World Liberty Financial (WLFI) token holders have ratified a major governance change, mandating a 180-day lock-up period for voting privileges. The proposal passed with overwhelming support, marking a significant shift for the cryptocurrency project backed by members of the Trump family. Governance Overhaul Receives Near-Unanimous Support The snapshot governance vote concluded […]

Ledger APAC lead discusses US stablecoin yield ban impact on global markets.

US Stablecoin Yield Ban May Shift Market Overseas

March 17, 2026 Jackson Miller

March 16, 2026 — A potential U.S. ban on third-party platforms offering yields on stablecoins could create opportunities for other countries to fill the void, according to a senior executive at crypto wallet firm Ledger. The regulatory divergence may accelerate global competition for cryptocurrency innovation and capital. Regulatory Carve-Outs Could Attract Business Takatoshi Shibayama, Ledger’s […]

Submarine fiber optic cable on ocean floor, illustrating Bitcoin network infrastructure resilience.

Bitcoin Resilient to 72% Subsea Cable Failure

March 17, 2026 Jackson Miller

March 16, 2026 — The Bitcoin network demonstrates significant resilience to random undersea internet cable cuts, requiring nearly three-quarters of all intercontinental subsea cables to fail before experiencing major disruption, according to new research from the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance. The study, however, identifies targeted attacks on cable chokepoints as a far more effective […]

Corporate office building representing crypto lender BlockFills filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Crypto Lender BlockFills Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

March 17, 2026 Jackson Miller

March 16, 2026 — BlockFills, a cryptocurrency lending platform, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States. The filing comes weeks after the company suspended all customer deposits and withdrawals, citing extreme market volatility. Delaware Court Filing Details Reliz LTD, the operating company for BlockFills, submitted the petition in the United States […]