SEC drops case against BitClout founder with prejudice
The US Department of Justice has filed for dismissal of its case against BitClout founder Nader Al-Naji, after “reassessment of the evidentiary record."
Daily Crypto Highlights — March 16, 2026
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Balaji calls for more ‘crypto tools’ for refugees amid Middle East tensions
The former Coinbase CTO says the crypto industry should build more financial tools for refugees and stateless people as conflicts and migration increase worldwide.
XRP climbs 3% past $1.47 as breakout extends on broad bitcoin-led move
XRP climbs 3% past $1.47 as breakout extends on broad bitcoin-led move
Bitcoin briefly tops $74,000 as ether, sol, ada gains as much as 6% in Monday surge
Bitcoin briefly tops $74,000 as ether, sol, ada gains as much as 6% in Monday surge
Australia warns of AI, ‘finfluencers’ as Gen Z crypto ownership hits 23%
Australia’s securities regulator said two-thirds of Gen Zs are using social media to make decisions about their financial future, leading to “riskier” financial decisions.
Australia Senate Panel Backs Crypto Framework in Latest Regulatory Push
The proposal would bring crypto platforms and custodians under Australia’s financial-services law, requiring operators that hold client tokens to obtain licences and meet new asset-safeguarding standards.
WLFI investors nod 6-month token lock-up rule in governance tweak
WLFI token holders must stake their tokens for at least 180 days to retain voting privileges under the recently passed proposal.
Bitcoin's price trades above its 50-day average as bullish move gathers pace
Bitcoin's price trades above its 50-day average as bullish move gathers pace
Crypto trading firm Blockfills has filed for bankruptcy
Crypto trading firm Blockfills has filed for bankruptcy
US ban on stablecoin yield could see others fill the void: Ledger exec
Ledger’s Asia-Pacific lead, Takatoshi Shibayama, has added his take as crypto and banks continue to debate whether to allow third-party platforms to offer stablecoin yields.
72% of subsea cables need to fail to impact Bitcoin, study shows
The past 11 years have shown that Bitcoin has been resilient to random intercontinental subsea internet cable failures, but could be susceptible to targeted attacks.
BlockFills Entities File Bankruptcy After Withdrawals Halted, Court Froze Bitcoin
The filings come as the company faces a lawsuit alleging it commingled client crypto assets and refused to return client funds.