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Bitcoin ETFs Draw $412M as Goldman Files
US spot Bitcoin ETFs drew $412M on Tuesday as Goldman filed for a Bitcoin-linked ETF, lifting 2026 net flows positive and AUM to $96.5B.
CFTC Innovation Task Force Targets Crypto Derivatives
Bitcoin near $71.9K, Ethereum $2.2K as CFTC this week launches an Innovation Task Force to shape US crypto-derivatives rules and curb offshore leverage.
Australian Super Fund Hostplus Weighs Bitcoin Access
Hostplus, a $139B Australian super fund, is weighing Bitcoin/crypto investment options after member demand, signaling a potential test case for retirees.
NYSE Lifts Crypto ETF Options Caps on 11 Funds
NYSE options venues removed position/exercise caps on options for 11 Bitcoin and Ether spot ETFs, enabling larger hedges and bets ahead of month-end expiries.
FTX Creditors Reject SBF Parents' No Loss Claim
SBF's parents say FTX customers lost nothing as payouts top 100%, but creditors argue 2022 petition values ignore the crypto rally and opportunity cost.
SBF Backs Trump Iran Strikes as Pardon Talk Builds
From prison, ex-FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried praises Trump and backs Iran strikes, fueling pardon talk and stirring crypto as Bitcoin sits today near $70,700.
Crypto.com Cuts 12% Staff in Enterprise AI Pivot
Crypto.com is cutting 12% of staff this week amid an enterprise-wide AI overhaul to reset operations and curb costs; markets shrugged as BTC, ETH and CRO fell.
Crypto News Summary March 20
March 20 crypto recap: Fear & Greed Index exits Extreme Fear to 26; Bitcoin tags $75K then drops near $71.5K despite $1.1B ETF inflows as leverage unwound.
Crypto Fear and Greed Index bounces off ‘Extreme Fear’ as buyers return
Crypto Fear & Greed Index exits Extreme Fear after 48 days, up to 26 as markets turn green and buyers return. Bitcoin battles $70K, breakout or dead-cat bounce?
Hyperliquid’s $3.64B Whale Order Book Signals an Imminent Long/Short Breakout
Hyperliquid shows $3.64B whale liquidity on its visible order book, signaling an imminent long/short breakout while BTC and ETH remain calm, but intent unclear.
Singapore Jails Man for 2 Years Over $6.9M SafeX Crypto Theft Plot
Singapore sentenced a man to two years for aiding a $6.9M SafeX-linked crypto theft plot, signaling helpers can face prison too as BTC and ETH trade higher.
BlackRock Private Credit Fund Write-Down Spurs Contagion Fears, Hits Crypto and DeFi
BlackRock's $26B private credit fund write-down and withdrawal limits spark contagion fears in a $3.5T market as Bitcoin, Ethereum and DeFi tokens slide.
U.S. Payrolls Drop 92K in February, Unemployment Hits 4.2%—Rate-Cut Bets Return
U.S. February payrolls fell 92K and unemployment rose to ~4.2%, a big downside surprise reviving first-half 2026 rate-cut bets as Bitcoin held near $70K.
Vancouver Drops Bitcoin Reserve Proposal After City Lawyers Flag Risks
Vancouver halts its proposed Bitcoin reserve after city lawyers warn of legal and financial risks, citing public treasury rules as BTC trades near $71K.
Kraken’s xStocks launches xChange, bringing tokenized stocks to on-chain trading
Kraken's xStocks debuts xChange, an on-chain trading engine for tokenized stocks and ETFs, aiming to make equities tradable 24/7 in on-chain crypto markets.
Altcoin Capitulation Deepens as 38% Linger Near All-Time Lows—Worse Than FTX, Analyst Says
CryptoQuant's Darkfost says 38% of altcoins sit near all-time lows, worse than post-FTX, signaling capitulation despite BTC and ETH gains as liquidity thins.
US Bitcoin Reserve Goes Live, but Treasury Says No Plans to Buy More BTC
US launches Strategic Bitcoin Reserve to account for existing BTC, but Treasury says it won't buy more; BTC trades near $72,669; admin move, no buying plan.
Trump Met Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, Then Unloaded on Banks Over Crypto Bill
Trump met Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, then blasted banks as Congress debated stablecoin and market-structure bills; Bitcoin and alts jumped on the news.
CFTC Chair Michael Selig Says U.S. Crypto Perpetual Futures Could Launch in Weeks
CFTC Chair Michael Selig says U.S.-listed crypto perpetual futures could be approved within weeks, signaling Project Crypto and a boost for regulated venues.
Senate’s ROAD to Housing Act Slips In CBDC Ban, Freezing Fed Digital Dollar Until 2031
Bitcoin rose as the bipartisan Senate ROAD to Housing Act slips in an anti-CBDC clause, blocking the Fed from issuing a US digital dollar until 2031 at least.