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UpToDay – Crypto
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Short AI automated daily updates on crypto. Not financial advice.
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UpToDay Crypto — 19 March 2026
Mar 19Tap to summarizeStories & Sources - 1. SEC approves Nasdaq plan for tokenized securities trading alongside traditional shares. — https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/03/18/sec-approves-nasdaq-s-move-to-allow-tokenized-securities-trading - 2. S&P Dow Jones licenses an S&P 500 perpetual futures product for onchain trading on Hyperliquid. — https://cointelegraph.com/news/s-p-dow-jones-licenses-first-s-p-500-perpetuals-for-onchain-trading-on-hyperliquid?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound - 3. Polymarket buys infrastructure firm Brahma as it scales prediction market plumbing. — https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/03/18/polymarket-acquires-defi-brahma-to-build-reliable-financial-blockchain-infrastructure - 4. Kraken pauses its IPO plans, with sources citing difficult market conditions. — https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/03/17/crypto-exchange-kraken-freezes-multibillion-dollar-ipo-plan-due-to-difficult-market-conditions - 5. RedotPay's $4 billion U.S. IPO ambition faces executive turnover despite reported growth. — https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/03/18/redotpay-executive-turnover-clouds-crypto-payments-firm-s-usd4-billion-u-s-ipo-ambition - 6. FTX Recovery Trust schedules a $2.2 billion creditor distribution for March 31. — https://cointelegraph.com/news/ftx-recovery-trust-to-distribute-2-2b-to-creditors-in-march?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound Not financial advice. This newscast is for information only and may not be accurate or complete. Crypto assets are volatile. Do your own research and consider professional guidance.
Transcribe →UpToDay Crypto — 18 March 2026
Mar 18Tap to summarizeStories & Sources - 1. SEC approves a Nasdaq pilot for trading tokenized equities, a step toward onchain market infrastructure — https://www.theblock.co/post/394238/sec-approves-nasdaq-tokenized-equities-trading-pilot?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 2. SEC and CFTC declare most crypto assets are not securities as the agencies write digital-asset rules — https://decrypt.co/361508/morning-minute-the-sec-cftc-declare-most-crypto-assets-are-not-securities - 3. FTX will distribute another 2.2 billion dollars to creditors starting March 31 in its fourth payout — https://www.theblock.co/post/394237/ftx-distribute-2-2-billion-creditors-march-31?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 4. Algorand Foundation cuts 25% of its workforce, citing macro uncertainty and the crypto market downturn — https://www.theblock.co/post/394255/algorand-foundation-cuts-25-workforce-global-macro-uncertainty-crypto-market-downturn?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 5. Tempo Mainnet launches with a Machine Payments Protocol aimed at autonomous agent payments — https://www.theblock.co/post/394131/tempo-mainnet-goes-live-with-machine-payments-protocol-for-agents?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 6. Canada's FINTRAC revokes registrations of 23 crypto firms in an increased pace of action — https://decrypt.co/361546/canadian-regulator-revokes-registration-of-23-crypto-firms Not financial advice. This newscast is for information only and may include incomplete or time-sensitive details. Do your own research and consider professional advice.
Transcribe →UpToDay Crypto — 17 March 2026
Mar 17Tap to summarizeStories & Sources - 1. Abra plans to go public on Nasdaq in a SPAC deal valuing the firm at $750 million, as regulators have repeatedly raised issues with its business practices. — https://decrypt.co/361226/crypto-firm-abra-public-nasdaq-750-million-space-deal - 2. Strategy made its biggest Bitcoin purchase of 2026 so far, spending $1.57 billion amid heightened demand for its STRC preferred shares. — https://decrypt.co/361228/strategy-biggest-bitcoin-buy-2026-preferred-share-demand-surges - 3. Crypto funds took in $1 billion for a third consecutive week, with U.S. investors driving demand amid geopolitical tensions and a growing U.S. ETF market. — https://decrypt.co/361241/crypto-funds-pull-in-1b-for-third-straight-week-as-u-s-investors-drive-demand - 4. Tom Lee-chaired BitMine accelerated Ethereum buying, pushing its ETH treasury near 4.6 million as Lee cited crypto's outperformance during the Iran war. — https://www.theblock.co/post/393747/tom-lees-bitmine-boosts-ethereum-treasury-near-4-6-million-eth-as-cryptos-post-meaningful-outperformance-during-iran-war?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 5. Ironlight raised $21 million to expand a regulated tokenized-securities marketplace after its ATS won FINRA approval to support trading in traditional and tokenized securities. — https://www.theblock.co/post/393770/ironlight-raises-21-million-expand-regulated-marketplace-tokenized-securities?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 6. Crypto.com partnered with South Korea's largest payment gateway provider to let foreign tourists use digital assets to pay for goods and services in the country. — https://www.theblock.co/post/393848/crypto-com-partner-kg-inicis?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Not financial advice. This newscast is for informational purposes only.
Transcribe →UpToDay Crypto — 16 March 2026
Mar 16Tap to summarizeStories & Sources - 1. Strategy buys 22,337 more bitcoin for $1.6 billion, pushing holdings above 3.5% of the total supply. — https://www.theblock.co/post/393706/stretch-the-orange-dots-michael-saylors-strategy-buys-more-bitcoin?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 2. CoinShares reports $1.06 billion in weekly inflows to global crypto funds, led by the US and dominated by bitcoin products. — https://www.theblock.co/post/393697/us-based-crypto-funds-lead-1-billion-in-weekly-inflows-as-positive-streak-extends-to-three-weeks-coinshares?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 3. Metaplanet lines up up to about $531 million in funding to support its long-term 210,000 BTC strategy. — https://www.theblock.co/post/393712/metaplanet-additional-firepower-for-210000-btc-plan-gerovich?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 4. Abra plans to go public via a SPAC merger at a $750 million valuation. — https://www.theblock.co/post/393721/abra-to-go-public-via-spac-merger-at-750-million-valuation?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 5. Crypto lender BlockFills files for Chapter 11 after suspending deposits and withdrawals in February. — https://www.theblock.co/post/393644/blockfills-chapter-11-bankruptcy?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 6. Ironlight raises $21 million to expand a FINRA-approved trading venue for tokenized and traditional securities. — https://www.theblock.co/post/393770/ironlight-raises-21-million-expand-regulated-marketplace-tokenized-securities?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Not financial advice. This newscast is for informational purposes only and may not be accurate or complete. Do your own research and consult a qualified professional before making any financial decisions.
Transcribe →UpToDay Crypto — 5 March 2026
Mar 5Tap to summarizeStories & Sources - 1. Bitcoin ETF inflows top $1 billion in three days as analysts revisit a potential "safe haven" narrative. — https://www.theblock.co/post/392378/bitcoin-etf-inflows-top-1-billion-in-three-days-as-analysts-revive-safe-haven-narrative?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 2. Morgan Stanley updates its proposed bitcoin ETF filing and names Coinbase and BNY as custodians. — https://www.theblock.co/post/392251/morgan-stanley-coinbase-bny-custodians-proposed-bitcoin-etf-update?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 3. The SEC sends a crypto securities-law framework to the White House for interagency review. — https://www.theblock.co/post/392337/sec-submits-framework-white-house?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 4. Bank groups raise alarm after the Fed grants Kraken a master account. — https://www.theblock.co/post/392277/bank-groups-deeply-concerned-fed-kraken-master-account?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 5. A16z reportedly targets a $2 billion raise for its fifth crypto fund after $7.6 billion across prior funds. — https://www.theblock.co/post/392322/a16z-looks-to-raise-2-billion-for-its-fifth-crypto-fund-fortune?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 6. Tether takes a strategic stake in Eight Sleep at a $1.5 billion valuation to expand AI-driven health collaboration. — https://www.theblock.co/post/392213/tether-invests-eight-sleep-at-1-5-billion-valuation?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Not financial advice. This newscast is for information only and may omit important context. Do your own research and consult qualified professionals before making any financial decisions.
Transcribe →UpToDay Crypto — 10 February 2026
Feb 10Tap to summarizeStories & Sources - 1. Bitmine buys $84 million in ETH as Tom Lee calls the pullback an "attractive" entry point — https://www.theblock.co/post/389149/bitmine-buys-84-million-eth?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 2. Bitcoin miner Cango sells 4,451 BTC for about $305 million to repay a loan and back an AI infrastructure push — https://www.theblock.co/post/389022/bitcoin-miner-cango-sells-4451-btc-to-strengthen-balance-sheet-back-ai-push-with-305-million-proceeds?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 3. Artemis data shows Hyperliquid overtaking Coinbase in notional trading volume — https://beincrypto.com/hyperliquid-doubles-coinbase-trading-volume/ - 4. South Korea launches a probe into Bithumb after a reported $43 billion fat-finger incident — https://www.theblock.co/post/389160/south-korea-launches-probe-bithumb?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 5. Backpack is reportedly in talks to raise $50 million at a $1 billion valuation on a tokenization push — https://www.theblock.co/post/389141/backpack-exchange-1-billion-unicorn-valuation-tokenization-push-axios?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 6. Bloomberg reports Jump Trading may market-make for Kalshi and Polymarket in exchange for a stake — https://www.theblock.co/post/389086/jump-trading-to-serve-as-polymarket-and-kalshi-market-maker-in-exchange-for-stake-bloomberg?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Not financial advice...
Transcribe →UpToDay Crypto — 9 February 2026
Feb 9Tap to summarizeStories & Sources - 1. Trend Research exits Ethereum after moving 651,757 ETH to Binance and locking in roughly $747 million in losses. — https://beincrypto.com/trend-research-sells-ethereum-at-loss-market-bottom/ - 2. Bithumb says it recovered 99.7% of 620,000 BTC mistakenly credited in a promo error, after a brief platform-only flash crash. — https://nulltx.com/bithumb-recovers-nearly-all-bitcoin-from-40-billion-error/ - 3. CoinShares reports weekly global crypto ETP outflows slowed to $187 million, signaling early market stabilization. — https://www.theblock.co/post/388996/weekly-global-crypto-etp-outflows-slow-to-187-million-amid-early-stabilization-signals-coinshares?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 4. Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek bought AI.com for $70 million in crypto and plans a Super Bowl debut. — https://www.theblock.co/post/388975/crypto-com-ceo-kris-marszalek-bought-ai-com-for-70-million-in-crypto-plans-super-bowl-debut?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 5. Tether plans to add 150 employees over the next 18 months, according to the Financial Times. — https://www.theblock.co/post/388984/tether-to-add-staff?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 6. Bloomberg reports Block may cut up to 10% of its workforce ahead of its February 26 earnings report. — https://www.theblock.co/post/388971/jack-dorseys-block-reportedly-cutting-up-to-10-of-workforce-in-latest-efficiency-push-bloomberg?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Not financial advice. This newscast is for information only and does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any asset.
Transcribe →UpToDay Crypto — 5 February 2026
Feb 5Tap to summarizeStories & Sources - 1. TRM Labs hits a $1 billion valuation after closing a $70 million funding round. — https://www.theblock.co/post/388456/crypto-analytics-firm-trm-labs-reaches-unicorn-status-following-70m-blockchain-capital-led-series-c?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 2. Fidelity rolls out its FIDD stablecoin for retail and institutional investors. — https://www.theblock.co/post/388496/fidelity-stablecoin-fidd-goes-live?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 3. Tether reports record USDT user growth in Q4 and says reserves climbed to $192.9 billion. — https://www.theblock.co/post/388592/tether-usdt-record-user-growth-q4?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 4. Ripple Prime adds access to Hyperliquid as Hyperliquid expands into new futures markets. — https://decrypt.co/356923/ripple-broadens-institutional-defi-access-hyperliquid-integration - 5. Bhutan moves $22.4 million in Bitcoin out of sovereign wallets as its crypto portfolio drops to about $412 million. — https://beincrypto.com/bhutan-bitcoin-transfers-portfolio-decline/ - 6. US spot bitcoin ETFs post $544.94 million in outflows for a second consecutive day. — https://www.theblock.co/post/388609/spot-bitcoin-etfs-second-day-outflows-545-million?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Not financial advice. Cryptocurrency involves risk, including possible loss of principal. Do your own research and consider your financial situation before making any investment decisions.
Transcribe →UpToDay Crypto — 3 February 2026
Feb 3Tap to summarizeStories & Sources - 1. Vitalik Buterin says Ethereum's L2 decentralization has progressed far slower, prompting a fresh look at the rollup-centric roadmap. — https://www.theblock.co/post/388285/vitalik-buterin-reevaluates-rollup-centric-roadmap-arguing-l2s-decentralized-far-slower-while-ethereum-base-layer-advanced?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 2. Tether launches MiningOS, an open-source bitcoin mining operating system aimed at proprietary software. — https://www.theblock.co/post/388176/tether-launches-open-source-bitcoin-mining-os-to-challenge-proprietary-software?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 3. Galaxy Digital reports a $482 million loss, even as its cash and stablecoin reserves rose 36% quarter over quarter. — https://www.theblock.co/post/388236/novogratzs-galaxy-digital-posts-482-million-loss-as-cash-pile-swells?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 4. Stablecoin volume topped $10 trillion in January, led by USDC at more than $8.4 trillion, as Circle's stock stayed sharply lower from its peak. — https://beincrypto.com/usdc-stablecoin-growth-circle-stock-drop/ - 5. Y Combinator will offer startup funding in USDC starting Spring 2026 across Ethereum, Base, and Solana. — https://www.theblock.co/post/388230/y-combinator-stablecoin-funding?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 6. SCRYPT and Gauntlet team up to bring Swiss-licensed, risk-managed DeFi strategies to institutions at scale. — https://beincrypto.com/scrypt-gauntlet-institutional-defi-access/ Not financial advice. This newscast is for information only and does not constitute investment, legal, or tax advice. Crypto assets are volatile, and you should do your own research and consider your risk tolerance before making any decisions.
Transcribe →UpToDay Crypto — 2 February 2026
Feb 2Tap to summarizeStories & Sources - 1. Crypto funds post about $1.7 billion in weekly outflows as investors rotate defensive, with short Bitcoin and tokenized metals drawing inflows. — https://beincrypto.com/crypto-fund-flows-negative-1-7b-outflows/ - 2. Ethereum whale Trend Research nears liquidation thresholds as ETH slides, while the firm deposits 20,000 ETH to Binance and repays Aave debt. — https://beincrypto.com/not-tom-lees-bitmine-trend-research-eth-liquidation/ - 3. Ripple secures full Luxembourg EMI approval, completing a licensing process that began with preliminary authorization last month. — https://www.theblock.co/post/387959/ripple-secures-full-emi-license-luxembourg?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 4. CrossCurve bridge exploited for about $3 million across multiple chains after attackers spoofed cross-chain messages. — https://www.theblock.co/post/387939/crosscurve-bridge-exploited-for-approximately-3-million-across-multiple-chains-via-spoofed-messages?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 5. US sanctions target crypto exchanges alongside Iranian officials in a Trump administration Iran crackdown, a first for Iran-related actions. — https://www.theblock.co/post/387935/crypto-exchanges-sanctioned-alongside-iranian-officials-in-trump-administrations-iran-crackdown?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 6. OpenClaw, an open-source autonomous AI agent platform, gains traction as it begins executing on-chain actions and raises fresh concerns about risk and accountability. — https://beincrypto.com/openclaw-ai-agents-enter-crypto-markets/ Not financial advice. This newscast is for information and general education only and does not constitute investment, legal, or tax advice. Crypto assets are volatile. Verify details with official sources before making decisions.
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