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1. U.S. Federal Funds Rate Data Release
2. U.S. Initial Jobless Claims Data Release
3. AI Demo Day Hosted by @allscaleio and @EpicConnector
Macro News
SEC and CFTC Release 68-Page Framework on Crypto Asset Classification
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) jointly issued a 68-page document classifying several major cryptocurrencies as commodities, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, Dogecoin, and Shiba Inu. This marks the first time the U.S. federal government has formally classified specific tokens in a regulatory framework.
Bitcoin Spot ETF Flows Turn Positive
After weeks of outflows, Bitcoin spot ETF net flows have turned positive over the past 14 days. This shift suggests a cooling in selling pressure and early signs of institutional reaccumulation, coinciding with Bitcoin reclaiming the $70,000 level.
T. Rowe Price Files for Active Crypto ETF
T. Rowe Price, an asset manager overseeing $1.6 trillion in assets, has submitted a second amendment for an active crypto ETF. The fund will include Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Litecoin, and Shiba Inu, managed actively rather than passively.
CFTC and SEC Provide Clarity on Major Tokens
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and SEC have provided clarity on the regulatory status of several major tokens, confirming that Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana are classified as commodities, not securities.
BlackRock Sells $100M in Bitcoin Positions
BlackRock has reportedly sold over $100 million in Bitcoin positions minutes before the U.S. market opened. The move has drawn attention as it may signal expectations of negative developments ahead.
Industry Hotspots
Microsoft Considers Legal Action Against Amazon and OpenAI
Microsoft is reportedly considering legal action against Amazon and OpenAI over a $50 billion deal, citing potential violations of an exclusive cloud service agreement with OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT.
ZEC Largest Short Seller Adds $1.01M to Position
The largest short position in Zcash has increased by $1.01 million, bringing the total short size to $4.78 million. The position is now at a 5x leverage with a current floating loss of $800,000.
Kaspa Upgrades Hash Function to BLAKE3
Kaspa has announced the adoption of BLAKE3 as its new hash function, replacing previous proof-of-work algorithms. This change is expected to improve performance, scalability, and infrastructure efficiency.
BlackRock Aggressively Accumulates Bitcoin
BlackRock is reportedly accumulating Bitcoin aggressively ahead of the U.S. market close, with millions of dollars in BTC being absorbed every few minutes. This activity suggests early positioning for a potential significant market move.
Market Pullback Observed Across Major Cryptocurrencies
On-chain data shows a broad market pullback with Bitcoin down 1.52%, Ethereum down 0.46%, and XRP down 1.58%. However, Cardano (ADA) shows relative strength, possibly due to its LayerZero integration.
KOL and Institutions
@btcvaluenow
Live market value: #Bitcoin = $74,616.05. 1h: -0.08%. 24h: 0.53%.
@HWGexEU
The crypto market continues its upward trend for the third consecutive day, with PayFi sector leading gains. XRP rose 8.29%, and Stellar (XLM) rose 6%.
@VishalSahu21
Bitcoin trades near $74K–$75K, driven by strong technical momentum and short liquidations pushing prices higher. Market cap is ~$2.37T, with Bitcoin at ~$74,200 and Ethereum at ~$2,300.
@impandoratech
Top ten cryptocurrencies: TRX up 3.93%, HYPE up 1.33%, USDC up 0.01%. BTC down 1.04%, ETH down 1.09%, SOL down 1.11%.
@probablyangg
USDT leads stablecoin market cap at ~180-185B (58%), while USDC is growing faster with 72% YoY growth and recently hit all-time high supply.
@cwagner52177
Bitcoin at $74,631, Ethereum at $2,338, Solana at $95. Market update as of March 17, 2026.
@BitdeerOfficial
Bitcoin hash rate remains above 900 EH/s. CLSK holds mid-20, IREN under 14, ABTC at mid-9, CORZ at low 4.
@CryptoEconomyEN
Bitcoin leads at $74,750, Ethereum at $2,334, XRP at $1.5337, BNB at $673, and Solana around $67.
@Aiko100x
You missed $PNUT, $MOODENG, $POPCAT, $FARTCOIN, $SHARKCAT, $TRUMP, $WHITEWHALE, $PENGUIN, and $Punch. What’s the next big play?
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