A joint US–UK–Canada enforcement action called Operation Atlantic froze more than $12 million tied to crypto approval phishing schemes and identified over 20,000 victims. Authorities say the move disrupted cash-out channels and underscores growing cross-border cooperation on digital asset crime.
Washington said it has no plans to invade Iran in the near term, but the reassurance failed to stop a sharp crypto market sell-off that pushed prices to new lows despite reports of ongoing peace talks.
Senator Cynthia Lummis said the crypto market-structure bill is down to fine details and is expected to leave her committee in April, signaling tangible progress toward U.S. regulatory clarity. The move could accelerate debate over exchange, custody and oversight rules that shape institutional participation.
President Trump said the U.S., joined by multiple countries, will deploy warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open; Bitcoin (BTC) rose after markets priced in reduced upside for oil. The move was announced March 14, 2026.
A clause in a U.S. housing bill would bar the Federal Reserve from offering a consumer-facing digital dollar until 2030, delaying any retail CBDC rollout. The measure represents a legislative rebuke to CBDC proponents and could reshape the policy timetable.
Major U.S. banks are pressing a federal regulator to pause approvals of crypto-focused bank charters, warning that unresolved rules pose risks. The push heightens tensions as crypto firms press for wider access to the U.S. banking system.
Crypto.com has launched a standalone OG prediction-market platform in the U.S., debuting amid a wave of state enforcement actions targeting rival operators. The timing raises fresh debates about compliance and competitive positioning in a legally fraught market.
Tennessee lawmakers advanced legislation to permit Bitcoin to be held as part of the state’s public financial reserves, joining a growing number of U.S. jurisdictions exploring crypto for treasury diversification. The move comes amid rising BTC adoption and renewed interest in digital assets at state and local levels.
HSBC says legislative momentum for a US crypto market bill remains strong despite opposition from Coinbase, as industry leaders prefer clear rules to enforcement uncertainty. The bank views broader market support and demand for regulatory certainty as key drivers keeping the bill on track.
President Trump said he supports passing crypto legislation after gaining political backing for the move, framing it as part of a bid to outcompete China. The announcement could accelerate Washington’s approach to digital-asset rules.