Passive Income Pilot

Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan argues that Bitcoin reaching $1 million per coin is mathematically feasible without overtaking gold. In a March 2026 memo, Hougan notes that while Bitcoin would need 50% of today's $38 trillion store-of-value market to hit that price, the market itself is expanding. If the store-of-value market (currently 96% gold) continues its 13% annual growth rate,...

U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) has called for compromise to break the legislative deadlock on the CLARITY Act, a major crypto market structure bill. Speaking at an American Bankers Association summit this week, Alsobrooks stated that both crypto and banking lobbyists will "probably walk away just a little bit unhappy" if they want to reach a deal. The primary sticking point remains "stablec...

Dr. Rhys Bollen, ASIC’s Senior Executive Leader for FinTech, has argued that digital assets should be regulated based on their "economic substance" rather than their technological form. In a March 2026 paper, Bollen asserted that crypto does not disrupt fundamental financial functions like capital allocation or risk management, and should therefore be integrated into Australia's existing Corporati...

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang argues that AI is fueling the "largest infrastructure buildout in human history," a multi-trillion-dollar expansion that will drive massive demand for skilled blue-collar labor. Comparing AI to essential utilities like electricity, Huang notes that the shift requires a foundational "five-layer cake" of energy, chips, and data centers, creating six-figure salaries for electr...

Market intelligence firm Santiment reports that social media chatter has officially entered the "FOMO Zone" following Bitcoin's recovery above $70,000 this week. Driven by easing geopolitical tensions and cooling oil prices, the "crowd greed" threshold has reached its third-highest reading for March, signaling a rapid shift in sentiment that could trigger high volatility as retail buyers rush back...

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has paused his Bitcoin accumulation, stating he will not deploy fresh capital until the Federal Reserve resumes "money printing" to support the economy. Despite maintaining a long-term target of $250,000 for 2026, Hayes warned that escalating geopolitical tensions and a lack of net liquidity could trigger a "bull trap" and push prices back below the $60,000 mark.

Ripple has announced plans to secure a critical Australian Financial Services License (AFSL) by acquiring BC Payments Australia, a subsidiary of the Banking Circle Group. Expected to close on April 1, 2026, this move allows Ripple to bypass a lengthy application process and manage the "full lifecycle" of transactions—from compliance to final payout—directly within Australia’s regulated financial s...

A federal judge in Ohio has denied Kalshi’s request to block state regulators from enforcing gambling laws against its sports-event contracts. The court rejected Kalshi’s argument that its prediction markets are "swaps" under exclusive federal CFTC jurisdiction, ruling instead that there is no evidence Congress intended to override state sports betting laws. This decision allows the Ohio Casino Co...

Bitcoin is ending the week with a strong push, successfully reclaiming the $71,000 support level. This relief rally comes amidst a backdrop of weak US economic data and shifting political tides.

Ethereum’s perpetual funding rate has dipped into negative territory for the first time in weeks, signaling that short sellers are now paying long traders to maintain their positions. While this often points to bearish sentiment, analysts suggest this "positioning imbalance" could act as "coiled energy" for a massive short squeeze, especially as spot ETH ETF inflows reached $185 million this week.

Circle Internet Group (CRCL) shares have surged nearly 50% year-to-date, recently hitting $118 as analysts at Bernstein set a bullish $190 price target. This rally is driven by the "decoupling" of stablecoins from broader crypto volatility, fueled by the 2025 GENIUS Act's regulatory clarity and USDC’s expanding role in global payments, cross-border settlements, and emerging AI-agent transactions.

In a major institutional move this March 2026, BitGo has been appointed as the official custodian for StableX Technologies' ambitious $100 million digital asset treasury. StableX, a Nasdaq-listed firm (SBLX) that recently pivoted from electric vehicles to crypto infrastructure, is focusing its "pureplay" strategy on acquiring tokens that power the stablecoin ecosystem, such as Chainlink (LINK) and...

SEC Chairman Paul Atkins and CFTC Chairman Michael Selig have signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to end the "regrettable era" of regulatory turf wars. This March 2026 agreement establishes a Joint Harmonization Initiative to align product definitions and enforcement strategies, aiming to provide a "fit-for-purpose" framework that prevents crypto firms from being shuffled between c...

As Bitcoin maintains its dominance above $72,000, key altcoin metrics have plunged to levels historically associated with market bottoms. With the Altcoin Season Index currently sitting at a low of 35-40 and nearly 37% of altcoins trading near all-time lows, analysts are debating whether the current "Bitcoin Season" is nearing exhaustion or if a major risk-on rotation is about to ignite.

Cryptocurrency losses from exploits plummeted by 87% in February 2026, totaling just $49 million compared to January’s $385 million. However, security experts warn of a tactical shift, as attackers move away from complex code exploits toward social engineering and "authorization abuse," where victims are tricked into signing away wallet permissions via phishing and address poisoning.

French banking giant Societe Generale-FORGE has expanded its MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin, EUR CoinVertible (EURCV), to the Stellar network. Already live on Ethereum, Solana, and the XRP Ledger, this multichain deployment leverages Stellar’s sub-5-second settlement times and low fees to streamline cross-border payments and tokenized asset services for institutional and retail users.

Bitcoin is testing the critical $70,000 psychological barrier as sell-side liquidity hits a two-month high, with over $1.57 billion in "ask" orders stacked just above the current price. While institutional "buy walls" remain firm between $64,000 and $67,000, a significant imbalance in the order book suggests that a "bull trap" similar to January's price action could be forming if spot demand doesn...

The UK Home Office’s new "Fraud Strategy 2026–2029" officially classifies the cryptocurrency ecosystem as a category of "increasing risk" to national economic security. Backed by a £250 million investment, the strategy aims to combat "pig-butchering" and social media scams by launching a dedicated Online Crime Centre in April 2026 to enhance on-chain investigation and asset seizure capabilities.

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has issued a bold $150 price target for Hyperliquid’s HYPE token by August 2026, representing a potential fivefold increase from its current $30 level. Hayes’ thesis centers on Hyperliquid’s unique "deflationary loop," where 97% of protocol revenue is used to buy back HYPE tokens, coupled with the rapid growth of permissionless traditional asset markets like oil and...

In a surprising move this March 2026, Canaan Inc. has officially broken away from the "panic-selling" trend seen across the mining industry. While many major miners are liquidating their reserves to cover rising electricity costs and tighter margins, Canaan is doing the exact opposite—they are stacking.

In this update, we dive into a major legislative "collision" happening in Washington D.C. that could derail a landmark housing bill.

Bitcoin just teased the bulls with a climb past $71,500, hitting a fresh local high as global markets catch a relief bounce. But don't break out the champagne just yet. While the Nasdaq is surging and Middle East tensions are showing slight signs of cooling, top analysts are sounding the alarm.

Stablecoin startup Kast just secured $80 million in Series A funding, sky-rocketing its valuation to $600 million . Founded by former Circle Executive Raagulan Pathy, Kast is building the "always-on" dollar layer for the global economy.

Elon Musk’s own AI is officially off the leash. Today, Grok delivers a viral, vulgar roast session targeting Elon Musk, Benjamin Netanyahu, and Keir Starmer. No filter, no safety rails—just 60 seconds of AI-generated chaos on the world’s most polarizing leaders.

Binance fights back. In today’s briefing, we cover Binance’s blistering response to a U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee inquiry regarding alleged sanctions violations. The exchange is calling reports of Iran-linked transactions "demonstrably false" and "defamatory," citing a 97% reduction in exposure to high-risk jurisdictions. We break down what this legal showdown means for exchange stability a...