The Polymarket platform and Bitget Wallet analyzed the activity of 1.29 million accounts on the prediction marketplace and identified the four most popular cryptocurrencies whose price movements users bet on most frequently. From January to March, about 593,000 accounts participated in bets on Bitcoin’s price, with a total trading volume of $5.42 billion, according to the study citing Dune Analytics.

Media affiliated with the Iranian government deny claims that Tehran is already charging for passage through the Strait of Hormuz in bitcoin or stablecoins.

Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, Bitcoin saw a sharp correction of around $4,000. Bitcoin lost the gains it had built up at the end of the previous trading week. On Friday, it briefly hit a new high since early February above $78,000, but by Monday morning it had fallen below $74,000.

Cryptocurrency adoption in the United States rebounded in March after several months of decline, but retail investors still prefer gold and stocks over digital assets, according to a new survey by Deutsche Bank.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has officially approved a rule change proposal submitted by the New York Stock Exchange aimed at creating a new trading mechanism for “tokenized securities.”

A March 30 report by Binance Research identified five converging risk factors. These could significantly reshape the digital asset landscape this week. The risks stem from escalating tensions in the Middle East and unresolved U.S. regulatory issues.

Institutional investors continue to believe in the growth potential of cryptocurrencies and are therefore willing to invest in them. The top two positions among the five most preferred cryptocurrencies for investment are, unsurprisingly, Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, global markets are experiencing one of the most volatile periods in recent years. Sharp movements in Bitcoin and historic losses in gold have led experts to question whether the concept of “safe haven” assets has changed.

Between March 16 and March 20, 2026, the spot Bitcoin ETF sector recorded inflows of $95.18 million, according to SoSoValue data.

Investor interest in cryptocurrency ETFs traded on the U.S. spot market continues to grow. According to market data, on March 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded net inflows of $115 million, marking the third consecutive day of net capital inflows into these assets.

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Amid ongoing efforts in the United States to regulate cryptocurrencies, the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) stated that the agency aims to sign a memorandum of understanding with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) regarding cryptocurrencies.

Shares of cryptocurrency companies surged on March 4 following Donald Trump’s statements about the United States aiming to dominate the crypto market and the increased regulatory activity of U.S. agencies.

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The United States needs to finalize cryptocurrency market structure legislation as soon as possible. The crypto agenda must be protected; otherwise, the sector could move to China and other countries.

Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise, stated in a recent interview that the recent volatility in the cryptocurrency market, rather than deterring institutional investors, has provided them with the long-awaited “entry opportunity.”

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American banking giant Morgan Stanley, which manages about $9 trillion in assets, has revealed its plans regarding Bitcoin. According to Decrypt, Morgan Stanley plans to offer clients specialized custody and trading services for Bitcoin.

Exchanges

Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has announced the addition of new trading pairs to its margin market. According to the announcement, the TAO/$USD1 trading pair will become available for Cross Margin trading on February 25, 2026, at 11:00 AM.