Courtroom scene representing SEC dismissal of BitClout founder case
Bitcoin News

SEC Dismisses BitClout Founder Case With Prejudice

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.
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ASIC Warns Gen Z on Crypto Finfluencers, AI Risks

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 […]

Ledger APAC lead discusses US stablecoin yield ban impact on global markets.
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US Stablecoin Yield Ban May Shift Market Overseas

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 […]

Corporate office building representing crypto lender BlockFills filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
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Crypto Lender BlockFills Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

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 […]

AI data center server racks with lights representing industry infrastructure demands in 2026.
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AI Industry Faces Defense, Security, Supply Crises in 2026

March 15, 2026—The artificial intelligence sector is handling a series of high-stakes conflicts and supply chain pressures that are defining the industry’s trajectory this year. Major developments include a public contract dispute between Anthropic and the U.S. Department of Defense, the viral rise and security concerns surrounding agentic AI tools, and escalating hardware shortages impacting […]

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Bitcoin News

Bitcoin Scam Claim, USDC Surge, Court Ruling Shake Crypto

March 15, 2026 — The cryptocurrency sector faced a mix of political criticism, surging stablecoin demand, and a significant regulatory setback on March 15. Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson labeled Bitcoin a “Ponzi scheme,” the USDC stablecoin approached an $80 billion market capitalization, and a U.S. federal appeals court ended a crypto bank’s legal […]

A modern bank interior representing the Federal Reserve master account legal dispute.
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Court Ends Custodia Bank’s Fed Master Account Bid

A U.S. federal appeals court has definitively ended Custodia Bank’s five-year legal campaign to force the Federal Reserve to grant it a master account, a ruling that solidifies the central bank’s discretionary authority over access to its core payment infrastructure. Final Appeal Rejected The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit declined to rehear […]

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 […]

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 […]