Trump's cyber strategy vows to 'support the security' of cryptocurrencies and blockchain

This places blockchain security in the context of national technology competition alongside AI and quantum computing.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/03/07/trump-s-cyber-strategy-vows-to-support-the-security-of-cryptocurrencies-and-blockchain

The Multibillion-dollar shift turning prediction markets into a professional hedging tool

Traders are moving beyond sports bets and elections to price "unpriceable" geopolitical and policy risks that standard financial tools can’t handle.

source https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2026/03/07/the-multibillion-dollar-shift-turning-prediction-markets-into-a-professional-hedging-tool

Bitcoin could crash by another 30% as four-year cycle gains strength, investment firm says

Bitcoin is now firmly in a deep bear market and could fall another 30% in 2026, firm said.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/07/bitcoin-could-crash-another-30-as-four-year-cycle-gains-strength-investment-firm-says

Why Bitcoin suffered a $110 billion wipeout despite its best week of Wall Street news in months

Institutional interest continues to grow, but a stronger dollar and shifting interest rate expectations are keeping a lid on the latest rally.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/06/why-bitcoin-suffered-a-usd110-billion-wipeout-despite-its-best-week-of-wall-street-news-in-months

Managing financial AI agents is the only skill you’ll need to survive the AI layoffs

To stay in the game, rather than try to outlearn every new release, learn how to use AI to strengthen your finances and build a buffer against industry disruption, says Naja.

source https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2026/03/06/managing-financial-ai-agents-is-the-only-skill-you-ll-need-to-survive-the-ai-layoffs

Short seller Culper bets against ether, Tom Lee's BitMine citing 'death spiral' risk

The short seller firm said that Ethereum's native token is "impaired," leaving treasury firm BitMine holding the bag while co-founder Vitalik buterin is selling.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/05/short-seller-culper-bets-against-ether-bitmine-citing-death-spiral-risk

Kraken's surprise Fed win may harken onslaught of crypto firms with narrow Fed access

The Kansas City Fed may term this "Tier 3" access, but Kraken's entry into the vaunted Fed payments system has riled bankers and raised crypto hopes.

source https://www.coindesk.com/news-analysis/2026/03/05/kraken-s-surprise-fed-win-may-harken-onslaught-of-crypto-firms-with-limited-fed-access