New research examines how investor behavior, wallet architectures, and operational security practices determine what genuine self-custody requires in 2026. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/not-your-keys-not-your-coins-what-true-self-custody-actually-requires?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Monthly Archives: March 2026
Bitcoin hugs $70K range as March Fed rate cut odds fall below 1%
Bitcoin reacted in kind to calm US macro data, while oil stayed volatile amid uncertainty over the duration of the Middle East conflict. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-hugs-70k-range-march-fed-rate-cut-odds-fall?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
FATF warns offshore crypto firms create money laundering and sanctions gaps
A new FATF report says crypto exchanges operating offshore can create gaps in AML enforcement, making it harder for regulators to track illicit activity. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/fatf-warns-offshore-crypto-platforms-illicit-finance-risks?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
BlackRock launches staked Ethereum ETF offering ETH exposure and yield
BlackRock’s iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF will trade on the Nasdaq, offering spot exposure and staking income with a reduced 0.12% fee on the first $2.5 billion. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/blackrock-ishares-staked-ethereum-trust-etf-exposure-yield?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Binance says US midterms could boost Bitcoin and stocks
Binance Research says US midterms could set up a rebound for Bitcoin and stocks, though oil shocks and Middle East tensions may weigh near term. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/us-midterm-elections-crypto-stock-recovery-binance?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Perp DEXs become the latest battleground for blockchains
Chains are launching perp DEXs to capture trading activity, but history suggests liquidity will consolidate around only a handful of platforms. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/perp-dexs-become-the-latest-battleground-for-blockchains?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Why Ray Dalio says Bitcoin can’t replace gold
Ray Dalio argues Bitcoin cannot replace gold as a store of value, citing central bank demand, market maturity and Bitcoin’s risk-asset behavior. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/why-ray-dalio-says-bitcoin-can-t-replace-gold?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Stablecoins are becoming crypto’s largest wasted resource
Stablecoins move trillions each year but mostly sit unused, leaving a widespread inefficiency across crypto markets. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/stablecoins-crypto-resource?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
South Korea plans to use AI for crypto tax enforcement
The National Tax Service has opened a procurement bid for a platform to analyze crypto trading data and flag potential tax evasion. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/south-korea-tax-agency-ai-system-track-crypto-gains?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Chinese fraud victims challenge UK redress plan for 61,000 seized Bitcoin: FT
Chinese investors defrauded in the Zhimin Qian case are asking the UK High Court to reject a redress plan for 61,000 seized Bitcoin, saying it could deprive them of the assets’ gains. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/victims-challenge-uk-plan-for-billions-in-bitcoin-seized-in-chinese-fraud-case-ft?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound