Bitcoin miners are losing $19,000 on every BTC produced as difficulty drops 7.8%

The average production cost was sitting at $88,000 per bitcoin in mid-March, according to Checkonchain's difficulty regression model.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/22/bitcoin-miners-are-losing-usd19-000-on-every-btc-produced-as-difficulty-drops-7-8

Bitcoin drops below $69,200 as Trump gives 48-hour ultimatum on Iran power plants

BTC fell 2.2% as $299 million in liquidations hit crypto markets, with long positions accounting for 85% of the damage.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/22/bitcoin-drops-below-usd69-200-as-trump-gives-48-hour-ultimatum-on-iran-power-plants

Bitcoin options signal extreme fear as downside protection premium hits new all-time high, says VanEck

Despite stabilizing spot prices, investors remain defensive, with leveraged speculation cooling and realized volatility dropping from 80 to 50, suggesting a cautious market sentiment.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/21/bitcoin-options-signal-extreme-fear-as-downside-protection-premium-hits-new-all-time-high-says-vaneck

Sam Bankman-Fried tries to get on Donald Trump’s good side by backing his Iran strikes

The jailed founder of bankrupt crypto exchange FTX is fueling growing speculation that he is seeking a presidential pardon.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/03/21/sam-bankman-fried-tries-to-get-on-donald-trump-s-good-side-by-backing-his-iran-strikes

Senators say they've reached compromise on yield to advance crypto market bill

One of the major sticking points on the crypto market structure bill may be resolved, at least enough to move toward a Senate hearing to advance the bill.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/03/20/crypto-clarity-act-may-be-cleared-to-move-after-senators-agree-on-stablecoin-yield

Kalshi gets temporary Nevada ban in dispute over sports betting

A Nevada court issued a 14-day ban on a wide range of contracts from prediction market firm Kalshi as the firm continues battling with state regulators.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/03/20/kalshi-gets-temporary-nevada-ban-in-dispute-over-sports-betting

Wall Street heavyweight Cantor among investment banks pitching FalconX for its potential IPO

Crypto trading firm FalconX's CEO has previously said it is considering a public listing.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/03/18/wall-street-heavyweight-cantor-among-investment-banks-pitching-falconx-for-its-potential-ipo