Algorand Foundation trims workforce by 25%, reallocates resources amid regulatory clarity
The Algorand Foundation is reducing its workforce by roughly 25% as it reshapes its operating model around long-term protocol priorities. The layoffs mark a deliberate effort to narrow spending and concentrate resources on the parts of the network the foundation considers most critical to Algorand’s future.
Bitcoin spot ETFs extend seven-day inflow run but total capital remains far below October peak
U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds have extended their latest inflow streak, adding about $1.2 billion over seven consecutive sessions and pointing to a fresh wave of institutional demand. The sustained run of inflows has helped reinforce Bitcoin’s recent advance, even if the absolute scale of buying still trails the market’s stronger burst from October 2025.
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded six-day inflow streak as BTC tested $75,000 resistance
U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds extended their winning stretch through Monday, March 17, 2026, posting six straight days of net inflows. That marked the longest uninterrupted inflow run since October 2025 and arrived alongside a sharp rebound in Bitcoin toward the $74,000 to $75,000 range.
Treasury urged Congress to let exchanges temporarily freeze suspicious crypto
The U.S. Treasury has formally urged Congress to give cryptocurrency platforms a narrowly defined power to freeze suspicious digital assets, arguing that the current legal framework moves too slowly for the speed of blockchain-based crime. The recommendation appeared in a report submitted under the GENIUS Act in March 2026, and it was presented as a […]
Iranian crypto exchanges saw $10.3 million withdrawn after U.S.–Israeli airstrikes
Iranian cryptocurrency platforms saw roughly $10.3 million in net outflows between February 28, 2026 and March 2, 2026, according to Chainalysis data compiled for that window, as investors moved funds amid escalating geopolitical risk. The flow pattern reads like a classic capital-preservation move, with users prioritizing custody and mobility over staying on local order books.
SEC Allowed Broker‑dealers to Apply a 2% Haircut to Qualifying Stablecoins
The SEC’s Division of Trading and Markets issued staff guidance that allows broker-dealers to apply a 2% haircut to proprietary positions in qualifying payment stablecoins when calculating net capital. The practical change is that balances once treated as effectively unusable for net-capital purposes can now count with only a modest capital charge.
Chainlink Brings 24/5 U.S. Equities Data On-Chain for Stocks and ETFs
Chainlink launched its “24/5 U.S. Equities Streams” on January 20, 2026, positioning the product as a way to deliver continuous, sub-second pricing for major U.S. stocks and ETFs onto blockchains. Chainlink’s stated goal is to eliminate off-hours pricing blind spots across regular, pre-market, post-market, and overnight sessions.
Stablecoins: Why Banks Are Finally Paying Attention
Banks have moved from cautious observation to active execution in stablecoins after the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act) became law on July 18, 2025. Stablecoins are now framed as a regulated payment instrument, and that clarity is catalyzing strategic initiatives across banks and payments firms.
U.S. Bitcoin ETFs Rebound With Best Inflows in Over a Month, BTC Dominance at 60%
U.S. bitcoin ETFs recorded their largest single-day inflows in more than a month on December 17, 2025, a move that coincided with Bitcoin’s market dominance reaching 60%. The surge, driven primarily by a single flagship product, reinforces the picture of institutional capital consolidating around regulated spot-Bitcoin exposure as the lead crypto asset continues to anchor […]
Bitcoin ETF Holders, Sitting On Paper Losses
Spot bitcoin ETF investors are now sitting on average paper losses of about 15%, with an implied entry price near $90,200 per bitcoin, according to the source material. That framing matters because ETF ownership converts volatility into visible positioning and potential redemption pressure. If underwater positions linger, holders may prioritize capital preservation and redeem rather […]