👩‍💻 The crypto market needs a reset before the next bull rally, according to David Grider, a senior executive at Finality Capital, writing in a column for CoinDesk. Bitcoin reached an all-time high of $127,000 in October last year, but in Q1 2026, the market has been highly volatile, with the flagship cryptocurrency falling to around $60,000. However, Grider argues that conditions appear worse than they actually are. In his view, the market is behaving as expected ahead of a stronger price cycle. The long-term trajectory for digital assets remains positive, he said, with bitcoin potentially recovering to $100,000 and surpassing that level by the end of 2026 if liquidity conditions improve.

💬 Binance appears to be emerging as a key platform for round-the-clock trading in gold and silver, according to analysts at DL Research. In a recent report, they pointed to the gradual erosion of the divide between traditional finance and crypto markets. “Among traditional assets, commodities provide one of the clearest illustrations of this shift. The broader commodity complex represents more than $135 trillion in nominal value, spanning energy, precious metals, industrial metals and agricultural products. In practice, most participants don’t seek physical delivery, but rather exposure through instruments such as ETFs, futures, options and perpetuals,” the analysts explained.

👀 Transaction volumes on prediction markets reached record levels in March, driven by growing user interest in contracts tied to future political and economic events. This trend highlights a practical use case for blockchain technology, with some platforms utilizing crypto rails and stablecoins for settlement and payments. According to data from Dune, monthly notional trading volume in prediction markets rose to approximately $23.9 billion in March, up from $1.9 billion during the same period last year.

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And removed: Payeer USD; Payeer EUR; Maker (MKR).

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Former ShapeShift CEO Erik Voorhees has spent more than $56 million purchasing Ethereum. According to blockchain analytics service Lookonchain, the well-known crypto entrepreneur used about 49 million Tether to acquire roughly 23,300 ETH. Some analysts say the move could signal a broader wave of capital inflows from large investors expressing long-term confidence in the asset.

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has described bitcoin as a ‘Ponzi scheme,’ according to a column he wrote for the Daily Mail. Johnson recounted how a friend of his lost a significant amount of money after handing funds to a scammer while attempting to invest in bitcoin. The victim then continued paying so-called ‘fees’ for several years, with total losses eventually reaching £20,000. “He was struggling to pay his bills. He wasn’t the only one,” Johnson wrote, citing his friend. The Bitcoin Bond Company CEO Pierre Rochard responded to the criticism by arguing that the United Kingdom itself resembles a Ponzi scheme. “The UK actually is a giant Ponzi scheme: fiscal deficits 6% of GDP, public debt at 100% of GDP, funds a large share of its government borrowing with new gilt issuance and central-bank balance-sheet expansion,” Rochard wrote.

1. Bitcoin has risen by nearly 6% since the onset of the ‘Iran conflict,’ outperforming both gold and equities. According to some analysts, rising bond yields suggest that investors are losing confidence in traditional safe-haven assets. At the same time, inflows into digital assets from large investors have remained positive for three consecutive weeks.
2. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin believes the network’s key role may ultimately be to serve as a decentralized ‘public bulletin board.’ The blockchain can be used to store and exchange data for cryptographic systems such as secure voting mechanisms and certificate management. Buterin noted that upgrades such as PeerDAS increase Ethereum’s data throughput, while payments in ether and smart contracts help prevent spam and enable secure coordination between decentralized applications.
3. An unidentified user lost nearly $50 million while attempting to swap Tether for Aave, according to a representative of Aave Labs. Due to severe price slippage during the swap, the trader ultimately received tokens worth only about $37,000. “Given the unusually large size of the single order, the Aave interface, like most trading interfaces, warned the user about extraordinary slippage and required confirmation via a checkbox. <…> We sympathize with the user and will try to make a contact with the user and we will return $600K in fees collected from the transaction,” Aave founder Stani Kulechov shared in an X post.

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While some members of the crypto community are urging investors not to sell the leading cryptocurrency, mining companies have been offloading a significant portion of their Bitcoin reserves. This likely signals a shift away from the self-financing strategy that dominated the industry during the 2024–2025 market upswing. According to TheEnergyMag, major miners have sold more than 15,000 BTC since October last year. That period marked the market peak before the latest downturn, which triggered a broad deleveraging across the sector.

Tron Foundation founder Justin Sun said lawsuits filed against him by the SEC have been withdrawn. The agency officially dropped the cases after the parties had reached a settlement requiring Sun to pay $10 million to the U.S. government. The legal proceedings began under the previous SEC leadership during the Joe Biden administration, when Sun and affiliated entities were accused of selling unregistered securities. Sun said he was now ‘very pleased’ with the regulator’s decision.

Last Thursday, Bitcoin recovered to around $72,000, rising by more than 6%. The rebound has brought the asset closer to reclaiming its status as a geopolitical hedge amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Investor Michael Terpin believes the market may not have reached its bottom yet. He expects April to become ‘another negative month,’ suggesting Bitcoin could temporarily revisit the $50,000 level.

1. Bitcoin adoption among major players reached a record pace last year. According to a new report by River, it has grown despite the cryptocurrency’s price falling by half from its October ATH. “There is no bear market in bitcoin adoption,” the firm’s analysts stated, noting that ‘adoption is compounding in ways that aren’t affecting the price, yet.’ In 2025, institutional investors purchased nearly 830,000 BTC.
2. Between 2020 and 2025, the volume of tokenized real-world assets expanded significantly. However, Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan claims it remains unclear how this trend will ultimately unfold. Questions persist over whether tokenization will generate meaningful revenue for public networks such as Ethereum and Solana, permissioned blockchains like Canton Network and Tempo, and financial institutions such as BlackRock and JPMorgan. At the same time, analysts at Presto Research argue that tokenization will become the primary driver of the ‘next institutional phase’ of cryptocurrency development. According to their forecast, the combined value of tokenized real-world assets and stablecoins could approach $490 billion by 2026.
3. Analysts at Stifel Financial have warned that Bitcoin could fall to $38,000 — roughly 70% below its October ATH of $126,000. The bank based its outlook on historical bear market data dating back to 2010. In 2011, BTC dropped by 93%; in 2015, it declined by 84% at one point; in 2018, losses reached 83%; and in 2022, the drawdown was 76%. However, the bearish view is not commonly accepted. Analysts at JPMorgan expect Bitcoin to reach $170,000 over the next six to twelve months. Tom Lee of Fundstrat has projected a rise to $200,000–$250,000 by the end of the year.

Over 15,000 companies worldwide already accept digital currencies; in the U.S. alone, this number exceeds 2,300 businesses.

In addition to major corporations like Tesla — which are mostly motivated by trend-based marketing opportunities and brand visibility — digital assets are also widely accepted by small businesses, from nail salons to auto repair shops. In fact, smaller entrepreneurs make up the majority of companies working with cryptocurrency.
This demonstrates that digital assets have achieved broad adoption and have become firmly integrated into everyday payments.

Here is a selection of services that accept cryptocurrency right now:

Travel

⭐ Travala
Hotel bookings, flights, and tours worldwide. Supports more than 100 cryptocurrencies.
⭐ CheapAir
A travel agency offering flight tickets, hotel bookings, and car rentals. Supports BTC, ETH, LTC, BCH, and DOGE.
⭐ Bitcoin․Travel
A pioneer in providing travel services for cryptocurrency, this aggregator allows users to book hotel rooms, purchase airline tickets, buy insurance, and arrange tours. Supports more than 2,500 cryptocurrencies.

Transportation

⭐ Amber Drive
Luxury car rentals across Europe (France, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Spain). Accepts Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies.
⭐ E-Z Rent-A-Car
A car rental company focused on affordable, convenient, and fast rental services, often with airport pickup locations. Operates in the United States.

Shopping

⭐ Shopify
Millions of products are available through online stores built on a unified e-commerce platform. Cryptocurrency payments are processed via Coinbase Commerce, BitPay, and Crypto․com.
⭐ Amazon
Does not directly accept cryptocurrency due to price volatility. However, customers can purchase Amazon gift cards through the Baxity Store platform as an alternative solution.

Fashion

⭐ Gucci
The premium brand accepts cryptocurrency payments both online and in U.S. stores via QR codes.
⭐ Ace Jewelers
A luxury retailer that has implemented Bitcoin payments, allowing customers in certain countries to purchase high-end watches and jewelry with cryptocurrency.
⭐ Balenciaga
Accepts cryptocurrency payments via the BitPay wallet. This option is available in U.S. stores.

Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, said cryptocurrencies are ‘utterly useless’ compared with what he described as a ‘real long-term potential for the U.S. economy’ that is characteristic of artificial intelligence technologies. In his view, stablecoins offer no meaningful advantages over existing payment systems such as Venmo. Cryptocurrencies also continue to face technical limitations and conversion challenges, particularly in everyday transactions, Kashkari added.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse is 90% confident that the long-discussed Clarity Act will be passed by the end of April. He cited renewed legislative efforts in Washington. The bill is intended to clarify which digital assets fall under securities law and which would be overseen by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. According to Garlinghouse, the initiative would eliminate longstanding regulatory uncertainty that has weighed on innovation.

Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan believes that decentralized finance (DeFi) could help lift cryptocurrencies out of the current bear market. He pointed to improving fundamentals and continued investment from major corporations. Speaking previously on The Block’s Crypto Beat podcast, Hougan argued that leading DeFi platforms already operate as ‘serious businesses with real users.’ He highlighted the trading volumes of Uniswap, which regularly exceed those of Coinbase.

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1. Economist Peter Schiff said Bitcoin could fall to $20,000 if it loses key support at the $50,000 level. His remarks came amid rising geopolitical tensions following reports that the U.S. military is considering strike scenarios against Iran. According to CoinMarketCap data as of February 20, Bitcoin is trading around $68,140, up nearly 2% over the past seven days.​
2. David Solomon, CEO of Goldman Sachs, acknowledged that he personally holds a small amount of Bitcoin. Long regarded as a crypto skeptic, Solomon clarified that he sees himself more as a market observer than an active BTC investor. Made by the CEO of one of the world’s largest financial holdings, this statement is considered significant for the industry, especially given Solomon’s previously cautious stance. This time, he noted that Bitcoin could serve as a store-of-value asset similar to gold, despite its recent volatility.​
3. A separate study commissioned by Coinbase and BVNK found that 77% of crypto enthusiasts would be willing to open a wallet to use stablecoins within their banking or fintech apps if such functionality were available. The survey polled 4,600 respondents. Additionally, 71% said they would consider using stablecoin-linked debit cards for payments in fiat-pegged cryptocurrencies.