TeraWulf's Q1 2026 Net Loss Surged to Over $427 Million, With AI Compute Revenue Beating Bitcoin Mining

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg emphasized the need to criminalize unlicensed crypto operations due to a thriving $51 billion criminal economy exploiting regulatory loopholes for money laundering.

TD Cowen lowered its price target on Michael Saylor’s Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) to $440 from $500 due to near-term pressure on key performance metrics from accelerated Bitcoin purchases. Despite this, Strategy remains attractive for creating Bitcoin exposure.

Coinbase, a major player in the crypto industry, has withdrawn its support for the market structure bill just before a crucial Senate vote. The bill's restrictions on stablecoin yield offerings have sparked conflict between crypto companies and the banking lobby.

Figure, a fintech firm led by SoFi founder Mike Cagney, has launched the On-Chain Public Equity Network (OPEN) for issuing equity directly on the blockchain. This system integrates with Figure's Alternative Trading System (ATS) and allows for trading and borrowing against holdings using DeFi rails.

The Zcash Foundation announced that the U.S. SEC has concluded an investigation without recommending enforcement action. The review, initiated in August 2023, focused on the offering of digital assets during Gary Gensler's tenure as SEC chair.

FTX's bankruptcy estate plans to make its next payment to creditors on March 31, following an amendment to reduce disputed claims reserve. The estate is also pursuing litigation to recover assets transferred before the exchange's collapse in November 2022.

Ripple has obtained preliminary approval for an Electronic Money Institution license from Luxembourg's CSSF, following a similar approval from the UK's Financial Conduct Authority. This approval strengthens Ripple's ability to expand cross-border payment infrastructure in Europe.

The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) has allocated 1.3 billion satoshis to 22 global projects supporting financial freedom and censorship resistance under authoritarian regimes. These initiatives focus on Bitcoin development, decentralized mining, privacy tools, and education in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

Bitwise Asset Management introduced the Bitwise Chainlink ETF on NYSE Arca, the second LINK-based spot ETF in the U.S. Chainlink's price surged to $14.25, its highest in a month, with a 5% gain in a day, as per CoinGecko.

Bitcoin is predicted to reach new all-time highs in 2026 by Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan, contingent on avoiding flash crashes, passing the Clarity Act, and stable equity markets. Hougan warns of potential hindrance from large whales selling at $100,000.