Stablecoin yield in crypto Clarity Act won't allow rewards on balances, latest text says

The crypto industry got a first look at legislative language that won't allow rewards on stablecoin balances, and the approach is seen as restrictive.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/03/23/stablecoin-yield-in-crypto-clarity-act-won-t-allow-rewards-on-balances-latest-text-says

Bitcoin holds above $70,000, but future direction hinges on Iran-U.S. 'talks'

Cryptos bounced on Trump’s five-day pause announcement, but the next move hinges on whether tensions between the U.S. and Iran ease or spiral, a Wintermute trader said.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/23/bitcoin-holds-above-usd70-000-but-future-direction-hinges-on-iran-u-s-talks

Prediction market boom spurs new VC fund backed by Polymarket, Kalshi CEOs

The fund, called 5c(c) Capital, is aiming to raise $35 million to fund startups tied to the rapid growth of event-based trading markets.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/23/prediction-market-boom-spurs-new-vc-fund-backed-by-polymarket-kalshi-ceos

South Korea crypto liquidity tumbles as stablecoin balances plunge 55% and stock buying rises

On-chain data shows a sharp drawdown in dollar-linked token holdings since July, with the latest wave triggered by won weakness.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/23/south-korea-crypto-liquidity-drops-as-stablecoin-balances-plunge-55-and-stock-buying-rises

If one trader can force the outcome of a prediction market, it shouldn’t be tradable

By hosting manipulable contracts, prediction markets swap their long-term credibility for short-term engagement.

source https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2026/03/22/if-one-trader-can-force-the-outcome-of-a-prediction-market-it-shouldn-t-be-tradable

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