President Trump's Solana Meme Coin Just Skyrocketed—Here's Why

Bithumb faces potential heavy disciplinary action from financial regulators for violating anti-money laundering protocols, including a possible six-month partial suspension of operations. The exchange is also under investigation by an advertising watchdog for its marketing campaigns.

Netflix blocked Bitcoin-related sponsors from appearing on a pro boxer's fight trunks during a live-streamed event, causing last-minute changes. Sponsors had been approved and promoted for nearly two months before the ban was enforced, disrupting preparations for the fight.

X Money, Elon Musk's upcoming financial app, is set to launch early public access in April, offering features like direct deposits, yield earning, and payments. Despite speculation, there is no confirmed crypto integration yet, although Musk has hinted at future crypto functionality.

Bhutan's state-owned investment arm has been steadily selling portions of the country's Bitcoin reserves, totaling about $42.5 million in BTC and USDT in 2026. The transfers, managed by Druk Holding and Investments, indicate a planned treasury drawdown strategy rather than panic selling.

Solana ETFs are primarily attracting institutional investors, while XRP funds are more reliant on retail demand, according to a report by Bloomberg Intelligence analysts. The largest known holders of Solana ETFs include Electric Capital, Goldman Sachs, and Elequin Capital.

Bitcoin's price has risen 3% to $71,255, but remains rangebound amid President Trump's threats towards Iran. The Federal Reserve's upcoming rate decision on March 18 has caused uncertainty among investors, leading to $359 million in liquidations on crypto derivatives contracts.

Hyperliquid's HYPE token surged as a top venue for trading tokenized crude oil, with volume surpassing $1 billion. The platform's upcoming upgrade aims to reduce liquidation risk and enhance safety for larger positions on volatile assets.

xStocks, a Kraken-linked platform, will introduce a rewards program called xPoints for traders, liquidity providers, and DeFi builders using its onchain stock tokens. Participants can earn points by trading tokenized U.S. equities, providing liquidity, or using assets in DeFi applications. The initiative aims to align long-term contributors with ecosystem growth.

In the Versailles area, authorities are searching for three suspects who posed as police officers during a home invasion, forcing a couple to transfer approximately €900,000 in Bitcoin. The case is being handled by France’s Brigade for the Repression of Banditry, with potential charges including kidnapping and armed robbery.

Michael Saylor's Strategy purchased 17,994 Bitcoin for $1.28B last week, funded through an at-the-market capital raise program. Meanwhile, BitMine expanded its Ethereum treasury to $9.14B with 60,976 ETH purchases.