Crypto exchange-traded funds recorded continued net outflows on Thursday, March 20, extending the reversal trend seen earlier in the week as institutional sentiment remained cautious under persistent macroeconomic pressure. The sustained redemptions underscore the growing sensitivity of ETF flows to global financial conditions. Spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced another day of net outflows, following significant redemptions
On March 22, 2026, the decentralized finance ecosystem faced a significant stress test as Resolve’s USR stablecoin lost its $1 peg, dropping to an intraday low of $0.948. This sudden de-pegging event was triggered by a “liquidity crunch” on major decentralized exchanges, where a series of large-scale sell orders overwhelmed the protocol’s automated market maker
On March 22, 2026, Oyaa Interactive, the Hong Kong-based gaming and digital media powerhouse often referred to as “Hong Kong’s MicroStrategy,” officially announced its plan to seek shareholder approval for a massive 70 million dollar cryptocurrency acquisition. This strategic pivot, detailed in a formal filing with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, marks the company’s most
OKX has announced that it has introduced a new crypto wallet designed specifically for artificial intelligence agents, expanding its Onchain OS toolkit into execution and asset management. The product, called Agentic Wallet, enables AI systems to carry out onchain transactions across nearly 20 blockchain networks without relying on manual user interaction. The launch reflects a
Bybit is making a direct play for more stablecoin trading volume. The exchange said it is cutting fees on USDC-denominated spot and futures pairs for eligible VIP users, while also tweaking its liquidity framework in a way designed to make those markets deeper and more competitive. The changes took effect on March 23 and apply
SAGINT is bringing in political weight as it pushes into global markets. The company has appointed Ambassador (Ret.) Troy Fitrell as CEO of its international division, a move that signals it is thinking beyond technology and into policy, diplomacy and access. Fitrell is not a typical crypto or tech hire. He spent three decades in
What Is Grayscale Proposing? Grayscale has filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to launch a spot exchange-traded fund tied to the Hyperliquid ecosystem, adding to a growing pipeline of products linked to on-chain derivatives infrastructure. The proposed fund, named the Grayscale Hyperliquid ETF, would track the price of the HYPE token and trade
Who Is Buying and How Large Is the Position? An early Ethereum wallet known as thomasg.eth has resumed accumulation, building a position worth roughly $19.5 million over the past week, according to data from Arkham Intelligence. The purchases span spot Ether, wrapped ETH (WETH), and ETH deployed into Aave, with the latest transaction adding around
What Did the CFTC Clarify in Its New FAQ? Staff at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission published a set of frequently asked questions outlining how futures commission merchants and clearinghouses should handle crypto assets used as collateral in derivatives markets. The guidance builds on two staff letters issued in December 2025 that enabled a pilot
How Did the Scam Unfold? A 66-year-old retiree in Hong Kong lost 6.6 million Hong Kong dollars, or roughly $840,000, after falling victim to three consecutive crypto investment scams, according to the city’s CyberDefender unit. The case highlights how fraud schemes can build on each other, repeatedly targeting the same individual over time. The first