Aimed at fighting organized crime groups, the new law allows confiscated assets including crypto to be used for ”police re-equipment, training, and special operations.” Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/brazil-law-seized-crypto-public-security?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Monthly Archives: March 2026
Mezo taps Aerodrome to support token trading on Base in Bitcoin DeFi push
The Bitcoin lending protocol will allocate 2.25% of its token supply to Aerodrome users as it looks to expand activity for its token and stablecoin. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/mezo-aerodrome-base-token-trading-bitcoin-defi?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Coinbase launches token-backed down payments for Fannie Mae loans
Coinbase and Better Home & Finance launched a structure that lets borrowers pledge Bitcoin or USDC to fund the cash down payment on a conforming mortgage tied to Fannie Mae-backed loans. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/coinbase-launches-token-backed-down-payments-for-fannie-mae-loans?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
‘Active Treasury’ is a dangerous misnomer that must not be ignored
The term “Active Treasury” misleads everyone. Digital asset treasuries chasing yield via staking and tokens become operators, not holders, demanding fund-grade governance or regulatory reclassification. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/active-treasury-dangerous-misnomer?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Euro stablecoins dominate non-dollar market, Visa-backed report finds
Euro stablecoins now make up more than 80% of non-dollar supply, with EURC leading volumes as MiCA and payment-rail integrations support adoption. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/euro-stablecoins-non-dollar-market-visa?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
XRP price risks 50% drop despite Goldman Sachs’ $152M ETF exposure
Goldman Sachs revealed a $152 million exposure to spot XRP ETFs, while volatility contracted to levels seen ahead of strong price moves. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/xrp-price-risks-50-drop-despite-goldman-sachs-152m-etf?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bitcoin dips 3% as analysis says $70K BTC price ‘not obviously bearish’
Bitcoin lost its grip on $70,000 amid inflation and recession talk as analysis suggested that BTC price action lacked “outright stress.” Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-dips-3percent-analysis-70k-btc-price-not-obviously-bearish?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
MARA sells $1.1B in Bitcoin to buy back debt at 9% discount
MARA Holdings sold 15,133 Bitcoin for roughly $1.1 billion in March to buy back $1 billion of zero-coupon convertible notes at a discount, reducing its convertible debt by roughly 30%. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/mara-sells-1-1b-btc-in-march-to-purchase-debt-at-a-discount?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
White House clears review of proposal to allow crypto in 401(k) retirement plans
A White House review has cleared a Labor Department proposal that could widen the path for crypto-linked exposure in 401(k) retirement plans. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/white-house-review-greenlights-crypto-401-k-plans?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
How a seed phrase leak led to a $176M Bitcoin theft case
A $176 million Bitcoin theft tied to a seed phrase leak reveals how simple surveillance can bypass crypto security and drain entire wallets. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/explained/uk-bitcoin-theft-seed-phrase-leak?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound