Bitcoin jumps past $70,000 as war volatility fades

BTC rebounded from about $65,000 as crude oil retreated and institutional flows helped stabilize the market.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/10/bitcoin-jumps-past-usd70-000-as-war-volatility-fades

Trump's threat to block Congress over voter-ID law leaves crypto bill on shakier ground

At a Republican event, the U.S. president delivered a speech that doubled down on recent comments he won't sign anything else until he gets the voting bill.

source https://www.coindesk.com/news-analysis/2026/03/09/trump-s-threat-to-block-congress-over-voter-id-law-leaves-crypto-bill-on-shakier-ground

How the war in Iran and trader positioning could be behind the surge in Circle's stock

Shares were up another 9.7% on Monday, bringing them nearly to double over the past month.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/09/how-the-war-in-iran-and-trader-positioning-could-be-behind-the-surge-in-circle-s-stock

Crypto and stocks add to gains as Trump says Iran war could be over soon

It's been a historic 24 hours for crude oil, which soared to $120 per barrel overnight on Iran worries, but has plunged back to just above $80.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/09/crypto-and-stocks-add-to-gains-as-trump-says-iran-war-could-be-over-soon

Oil shorts on Hyperliquid get wiped out as crude surges 30% on Iran escalation

Tokenized crude oil futures saw their largest liquidation event on crypto venues as the conflict expanded to Saudi Arabia and Gulf oil production collapsed.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/09/oil-shorts-on-hyperliquid-get-wiped-out-as-crude-surges-30-on-iran-escalation-triggering-usd40-million-in-liquidations

Oil futures surge 20% past $110 as war fears hammer Asian stocks, bitcoin steady near $67K

Nikkei drops more than 6%, and Kospi slides about 8% as traders price supply disruption risk, while prediction markets show strong odds of $120 crude.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/09/oil-futures-surge-20-past-usd110-as-war-fears-hammer-asian-stocks-bitcoin-steady-near-usd67k

Bitcoin tumbles below $66,000 as oil prices explode nearly 20% higher

There was little sign over the weekend of any de-escalation in the war against Iran.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/08/bitcoin-tumbles-below-usd66-000-as-oil-prices-explode-higher