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Coinbase in Talks for Minority Stake in Bybit
Coinbase is discussing a strategic investment partnership with Bybit, potentially taking a minority equity stake valuing Bybit at $25 billion. This aligns with Coinbase's 'Everything Exchange' strategy following Deribit acquisition and agentic wallets launch. The talks remain unconfirmed.
Tom Lee Predicts March 2026 Crypto Rebound
Fundstrat's Tom Lee forecasts Bitcoin at $200k-$250k and Ethereum at $7k-$9k by March 2026, driven by AI productivity, institutional adoption, and Fed rate cuts. He views recent price pressures as temporary. Investors should watch regulatory and macro risks.
DOJ Investigates Binance for Iran Sanctions Evasion
The U.S. Justice Department probes Binance over $1 billion in alleged transfers to Iran-linked wallets, amid claims it halted an internal compliance review. Binance denies wrongdoing but faces pressure from lawmakers. This adds to regulatory scrutiny.
Bitcoin Climbs to $71,445 Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Bitcoin rose 20% from 2026 lows to $71,445 as US-Iran war fears drive investors to scarce assets, with spot ETFs raising $1.3 billion. Analysts caution the bear market persists despite safe-haven signals. Gold ETFs meanwhile bleed billions.
Ripple Acquires BC Payments for Australian Expansion
Ripple Labs is buying BC Payments Australia to secure an AFSL quickly, enhancing payments, custody, and treasury services in Asia-Pacific. XRP holds above $1.34 support, signaling potential rebound to $2. This bolsters Ripple's regional presence.
Bybit Hosts Crypto Payments Summit in Georgia
Bybit convened regulators and global payment leaders in Georgia on March 15 to discuss crypto payments' future. The event underscores Bybit's regulatory pivot, including recent EU MiCAR authorization. It highlights offshore exchanges' compliance efforts.
TRUMP Meme Coin Surges 38% on Mar-a-Lago Invite
The TRUMP coin jumped after top holders received Mar-a-Lago dinner invites from President Trump. This meme coin frenzy contrasts broader market turbulence. It exemplifies retail-driven volatility in crypto.
WLFI Staking Proposal Passes with 99% Approval
World Liberty Financial's governance staking passed overwhelmingly, adding tiered staking, lock-ups, and node perks. WLFI trades near $0.10 with volume up 20%, testing a key demand zone. This could drive token recovery.
Coinbase Launches Agentic Wallets for AI Crypto Use
Coinbase rolled out agentic wallets in early March 2026, enabling AI agents to autonomously hold and transact crypto. This fits Coinbase's infrastructure buildout across market layers. It precedes Bybit partnership discussions.
US Treasury Addresses Crypto Compliance and Illicit Finance
The US Treasury released a document on digital assets, emphasizing intelligent compliance to balance innovation and illicit finance risks. It highlights evolving regulatory approaches. This comes amid stalled CLARITY Act.