Federal Reserve boardroom scene contrasting Bitcoin's 1250% risk weight against gold bar under Basel rules.
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Breaking: Bitcoin Advocates Fight Fed’s ‘Toxic’ 1250% Basel Rule

WASHINGTON, D.C. — March 13, 2026. The Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI) launched a formal campaign today against what it calls the “toxic” treatment of Bitcoin under impending U.S. banking regulations. This decisive move targets the Federal Reserve’s upcoming proposal to implement the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision’s international capital framework, which assigns Bitcoin a punitive […]

Bitcoin miners operating industrial ASIC rigs in a data center, highlighting the infrastructure discussed in the Wintermute report.
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Critical Warning: Bitcoin Miners Must Actively Manage Holdings to Survive, Says Wintermute

LONDON, March 13, 2026 — In a stark assessment of the current crypto mining landscape, leading algorithmic trading firm Wintermute has issued a critical warning to Bitcoin miners: treating accumulated BTC as a passive reserve is a dangerous strategy that threatens survival. The firm’s latest analysis, published this week, argues that miners must urgently deploy […]

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ICP Tops Crypto Projects in GitHub Developer Activity

March 14, 2026 — The Internet Computer blockchain (ICP) has emerged as the most active cryptocurrency project on the developer platform GitHub, according to recent activity metrics. Mina Protocol (MINA), Bitcoin (BTC), and Chainlink (LINK) followed closely, demonstrating sustained developer commitment across the sector. Developer Activity as a Health Metric High levels of GitHub activity, […]

The United States Capitol building at dusk, representing the legislative push for Bitcoin tax policy.
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BPI Warns Time Short for Bitcoin Tax Relief

March 14, 2026 — The Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI) is pushing for Congress to pass a de minimis tax exemption for small Bitcoin transactions within a narrowing legislative window, warning that the opportunity may not return for years if action is not taken in the coming months. Legislative Window Is Narrowing The industry advocacy group […]

Secure data center server rack representing Bitcoin cold storage and institutional custody infrastructure.
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Bitcoin Holds $70K as $1.68B Leaves Exchanges

March 14, 2026 — Bitcoin has sustained a price level above $70,000 amid a significant weekly withdrawal of capital from centralized trading platforms. Blockchain data indicates approximately $1.68 billion worth of Bitcoin flowed out of exchange wallets over the past seven days, a movement analysts associate with long-term holding strategies. Exchange Balances Hit Multi-Year Low […]

Analyst desk with tablet showing USDC and USDT transaction volume data charts.
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USDC Overtakes USDT in Transaction Volume: Mizuho

March 14, 2026 — Circle’s USDC stablecoin has surpassed Tether’s USDT in adjusted transaction volume for the first time since 2019, according to a new analysis from Japanese investment bank Mizuho. The shift represents a significant change in stablecoin usage patterns, with analysts emphasizing transaction volume as a key indicator of which digital dollar will […]

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Bitcoin ETF Inflows Drive Interest in Crypto Presales

March 14, 2026 – Sustained capital inflows into spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are signaling a renewed institutional appetite for cryptocurrency exposure. This trend is concurrently driving a segment of investors toward higher-risk, early-stage investment opportunities, including token presales. ETF Flows Reflect Institutional Sentiment Market data shows consistent net positive inflows into U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin […]

Analyst workstation showing Ether price chart and on-chain data heatmap.
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Ether Data Points to $2.8K Rally Amid Trader Caution

March 14, 2026 — On-chain data indicates a significant cluster of Ether investors have a cost basis near $2,800, suggesting a potential price target. However, recent activity in the futures market reveals traders are scaling back positions, creating a divergence in market signals. On-Chain Data Highlights $2,800 Accumulation Zone Blockchain data from Glassnode shows a […]

Empty witness chairs at a congressional hearing symbolizing oversight of the DOJ Binance investigation.
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Breaking: Dems Vow Oversight of DOJ Probe Into Binance Over Iran Sanctions

WASHINGTON, D.C., March 13, 2026 — A group of prominent Democratic senators has pledged direct congressional oversight of a reported Justice Department investigation into cryptocurrency exchange Binance for potential violations of U.S. sanctions against Iran. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) issued a joint statement on Thursday, March 12, […]