Bitcoin jolted modestly higher on Iran ceasefire report; oil tumbles 4%

An Israeli TV report said a one-month ceasefire could be announced soon.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/24/bitcoin-jolted-modestly-higher-on-iran-ceasefire-report-oil-tumbles-4

BNY Mellon CEO says the future of crypto runs through big banks

Robin Vince says large banks can bridge digital assets and traditional finance as trust and regulation shape the next phase of growth.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/03/24/bny-mellon-ceo-says-the-future-of-crypto-runs-through-big-banks

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