Monthly Archives: March 2025

OCC lays out crypto banking after Trump vows to end Operation Chokepoint 2.0

The US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has eased its stance on how banks can engage with crypto just hours after US President Donald Trump vowed to shut down Operation Chokepoint 2.0 — the prolonged crackdown restricting crypto firms’ access to banking services. “Crypto-asset custody, certain stablecoin activities, and participation in independent […]

US will use stablecoins to ensure dollar hegemony — Scott Bessent

United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US government will use stablecoins to ensure that the US dollar remains the world’s global reserve currency during the White House Crypto Summit on March 7. Bessent reiterated the Trump administration’s promise to end the war on crypto and committed to rolling back previous IRS guidance and […]

The Bitcoin bull market isn’t dead yet

US President Donald Trump took investors by surprise last weekend when he directed his digital asset working group to create a cryptocurrency reserve that includes Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, XRP and Solana. After an epic pump, crypto markets reversed course within 24 hours, leaving Bitcoin on the precipice of a bearish trend reversal. Fear and trepidation […]

Crypto execs weigh in on what to expect at White House summit

With many crypto industry leaders and US government officials expected to gather at the White House in a matter of minutes, some are speculating that the event will explore regulatory clarity. On March 7, US President Donald Trump is expected to address an audience of crypto company CEOs and founders to discuss regulatory policies, stablecoins […]

US Bitcoin reserve ups volatility, futures recoil

Bitcoin’s volatility reached new highs and futures prices recoiled after US President Donald Trump’s order to create a strategic Bitcoin reserve for the United States drew ambivalent reactions from traders, market data shows.  Experts said the market’s response indicates disappointment among traders who hoped for a more aggressive plan to buy Bitcoin (BTC) with federal […]

BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, ADA, DOGE, PI, HBAR, LINK

Bitcoin (BTC) rebounded off the intraday low on March 7 and is trying to claw back above the $90,000 resistance, indicating buying at lower levels. Bitcoin sold off after the US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve executive order signed by US President Donald Trump fell short of expectations.  However, some analysts consider the reserve formation to be […]

Nasdaq stock exchange to offer 24-hour trading 5 days a week

The Nasdaq stock exchange will offer 24-hour trading, Monday through Friday, with the change in trading hours expected to take place in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory approval. According to a March 7 statement from Nasdaq president Tal Cohen, the growing international demand for Nasdaq-linked exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and US equities warrants […]

Trump’s crypto summit ‘not going to have anything on taxes’ — White House official

A senior White House official has confirmed that President Donald Trump’s crypto summit on March 7 will not cover taxes but instead focus on rolling back damaging policies pursued by the former Biden administration. “There’s not going to be anything on taxes. You know, the crypto internet is rife with rumors […] I don’t know […]

Why comedian TJ Miller wants to be a trustworthy face for Bitcoin

Bitcoin is not a company, nor is it a brand. It has no official spokesperson. Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator, remains an enigma, and while prominent figures like Michael Saylor and Jack Dorsey champion the cause, Bitcoin is, at its core, a decentralized movement. But more well-known faces backing Bitcoin may help bring it into […]