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The Russell 2000’s 10%-adjusted 2% rebound signals a tentative risk-on turn for U.S. stocks, giving Bitcoin and altcoins new “permission to breathe.” summary The small-cap Russell 2000 index rose about 2% after a nasty correction, signaling a tentative return to risk appetite in U.S. stocks. Traders say the move is part of a broader “relief rally” that has also boosted high-beta cryptocurrencies and altcoins after weeks of macro and geopolitical stress. The increasing correlation between stocks and cryptocurrencies means that the strength of small-cap stocks is increasingly seen as a green light to switch from cash to more volatile tokens…

India has a habit of arriving early in the future but late in completing paperwork. Cryptocurrency is a great example. Across cities, small towns, and trading communities, Indians are embracing digital assets at such a speed that policymakers can no longer dismiss them as the enthusiasm of a few. Chainalysis has ranked India first in its 2025 Global Cryptocurrency Adoption Index. This highlights the breadth of activity across retail and institutional channels. However, the legal framework surrounding this area remains incomplete. Cryptocurrencies are taxed, monitored, and partially supervised. However, it is still not governed by a clear and comprehensive framework.…

There is good news on the XRP ETF front. However, the property was rejected midweek. The spot exchange-traded fund that tracks the performance of the second-largest altcoin was able to end the week with a profit for the first time in March, but the actual numbers were far from impressive. Meanwhile, the underlying stock attempted a notable breakout during the week, but was rejected and forced south towards its opening position. Green but not impressive Remember the first trading day of the Spot XRP ETF? The first stock, Canary Capital’s XRPC, saw the light of day in mid-November, breaking the…

As noted by on-chain analysts Ai Yi (@ai_9684xtpa) and PeckShield, Resolv’s USR stablecoin was unpegged on Sunday after an apparent smart contract abuse allowed an attacker to mint 80 million USR tokens and dump them on a decentralized exchange. .@ResolvLabs It appears that multiple large amounts of $USR were minted. Be alert! $50 million: https://t.co/gDrTBJDkax$30 million: https://t.co/jLyvQkMMSV pic.twitter.com/0F7JZrKR4V — PeckShieldAlert (@PeckShieldAlert) March 22, 2026 According to CoinGecko, the U.S. dollar quickly became volatile, dropping to as low as $0.2 before recovering to around $0.8. Resolv Labs, the core developer of the Resolv protocol, said in a statement that it had…

The World Gold Council, in a strategic partnership with Boston Consulting Group, on Thursday announced the launch of a new framework designed to standardize the issuance and management of tokenized gold products. Dubbed “gold as a service,” the initiative aims to create a shared infrastructure that connects physical gold storage directly to digital financial systems, potentially challenging the dominance of private issuers like Tether and Paxos. Read more: Solana RWA tokenization value hits all-time high Institutional promotion aimed at standardizing the fragmented gold market The announcement marks a significant turning point for the industry group, which represents 29 major gold…

Prominent asset management firm Grayscale has moved to launch the HYPE exchange-traded fund (ETF) following a recent filing with the SEC. This development means Grayscale joins a growing list of asset managers with the intention of adding HYPE funds to their portfolios. About Grayscale HYPE ETF According to a March 20 filing, Grayscale has currently filed an S-1 registration form for the Grayscale HYPE ETF with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The proposed fund will trade on the NASDAQ Exchange under the symbol GHYP. For context, HYPE stands for the native token of Hyperliquid, a layer-1 blockchain designed…

Trustworthy editorial content reviewed by industry-leading experts and experienced editors. Advertising disclosure Scammers have already attacked more than 700 crypto wallets, some holding more than $1 million in stablecoins, with phishing scams disguised as federal law enforcement operations. fear-based fraud This operation targets users of the Tron blockchain. Criminals mint tokens with the FBI’s name on them and airdrop them into wallets with a message warning recipients that their accounts have been flagged for investigation. From there, victims are instructed to complete an anti-money laundering check on an external website or face a permanent freeze of their funds. The FBI’s…

The North Carolina General Assembly introduced a bill Wednesday that would create a state-controlled Bitcoin reserve. Senate Bill 327, titled the “North Carolina Bitcoin Reserve and Investment Act,” would authorize the state Department of Treasury to allocate up to 10% of public funds to BTC as part of the state’s long-term fiscal strategy. The bill, introduced by Senators Johnson and Overcash, passed first reading in the Senate and was referred to the Rules and Administration Committee. Its goals include establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve, promoting BTC as a financial innovation, and positioning North Carolina as a leader in state-level cryptocurrency…

Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has launched a high-yield tokenized gold product that allows users to earn interest on Tether Gold (XAUT), the latest entrant in a broader effort to turn traditional non-yielding assets into income-producing products.The product is designed to convert tokenized gold, typically a passive store of value, into a high-yielding asset using XAUT, the largest tokenized gold product, the company announced Thursday. This allows holders to earn passive income while maintaining exposure to the gold price.Tether Gold’s market capitalization reached nearly $3 billion earlier this month. Source: CoinMarketCapBybit said the offering is part of its broader expansion beyond traditional…

Fraudsters are targeting contributors to the viral AI project OpenClaw with a sophisticated phishing campaign aimed at exfiltrating cryptocurrency wallets. Attackers exploit GitHub’s trusted notification system to lure developers with a fake $5,000 token airdrop that takes them directly to a script that drains their wallets. Fake $5,000 airdrop targeting OpenClaw developers Scammers used fake GitHub tags to direct users to cloned sites with hidden wallet connections. The account disappeared within hours. No victims have been identified yet. Stay alert pic.twitter.com/ZYpmckDJ1j — Bitinning (@bitinning) March 19, 2026 There are no smart contract exploits involved here. It’s just social engineering using…