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[Jackson Alton Hinkle @jacksonaltonh]

The CLARITY Act is the most consequential piece of legislation for the crypto industry ever. Recently, over 160 national security and law enforcement officials sent a letter to Congress pleading them to pass it.

Lots of people say the only real use case for crypto is criminal activity. This letter turns that narrative on it's head.

@BlockchainAssn CEO and former CFTC Commissioner, @SummerMersinger, joined me to discuss this endorsement, as well as the other challenges the bill currently faces. Full interview available exclusively on Roundtable.

[Jerry @JerryPPB]

Yo bros @bro_dot_fun how about a pong tourny in Miami during Consensus?

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@Bitmine Immersion Technologies Amasses $10.7B Crypto Treasury:

In a major escalation of the corporate "crypto arms race," Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) announced today that its total digital asset and cash holdings have reached a staggering $10.7 billion. The Connecticut-based firm revealed it now holds 4.73 million Ethereum tokens, representing nearly 4% of the total $ETH supply, and is actively utilizing the MAVAN validator network for large-scale institutional staking. With backing from high-profile investors like Cathie Wood and Galaxy Digital, Bitmine has positioned itself as one of the most liquid publicly traded proxies for Ethereum exposure, currently ranking as the 100th most-traded stock in the U.S. with nearly $1 billion in daily volume.

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Bitcoin Stabilizes at $67k as "Digital Gold" Momentum Resumes:

Bitcoin $BTC has climbed to $67,721 this morning, recovering from a brief dip to $65,957 at the start of the week. The 2.6% intraday bounce comes as investors digest a massive new report showing that over 50 million U.S. citizens now own Bitcoin, officially surpassing the number of physical gold holders for the first time in history. While the "Fear & Greed Index" remains cautious in the face of shifting central bank policies, analysts suggest this "ownership flip" among the digital-native generation provides a strong structural floor, keeping the asset resilient above its key $66k support level as it enters the final quarter of the 2026 fiscal year.

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Soter and @Galaxyhq Debut $ETH "Slashing" Insurance:

Addressing a critical risk in the proof-of-stake ecosystem, Soter has launched the industry’s first Ethereum-denominated "slashing" insurance product in collaboration with Galaxy Digital. Unlike traditional policies capped in fiat, this new product pays out claims directly in ETH, ensuring that institutional validators are protected against protocol penalties in the same asset they are staking. By removing the currency-conversion risk for stakers, Soter aims to provide a capital-efficient safety net for the growing number of traditional banks now participating in Ethereum network security.

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@CoinPaymentsnet Accelerates APAC Push with OSL Group:

In a major move for the Asian digital asset corridor, CoinPayments has officially partnered with the @OSL Group (https://t.co/UEeOEg77qV) to scale its regional payment processing. The alliance, announced ahead of this weekend’s Japan Grand Prix, grants CoinPayments direct access to OSL's regulated fiat "off-ramping" and local payment rails. This integration allows global businesses to settle digital transactions directly into local Asian currencies with institutional-grade compliance, effectively bridging the gap between decentralized finance and traditional commerce in one of the world's most high-velocity financial hubs.

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@Bitcoin Slides to Two-Week Low as Liquidations Top $300M:

Bitcoin $BTC has dropped to $66,395 this morning, hitting its lowest price level in over two weeks. The 3.8% slide triggered a massive wave of liquidations, with over $300 million in bullish "long" positions wiped out as the asset failed to hold the $68k support zone. While the "Fear & Greed Index" has plunged into a state of extreme caution, the current price remains remarkably close to the average purchase price of $66,384 held by Strategy Inc, which now controls a total of 762,099 BTC.

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Worth Bags $30M to Automate SMB Credit Decisions:

U.S.-based fintech Worth has successfully raised $30 million in Series A funding today to scale its agentic AI-powered underwriting platform. The round, led by Fulcrum Equity Partners with participation from Amex Ventures, will be used to further develop its "Decision Intelligence" tool, which consolidates credit assessments, fraud detection, and Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols into a single, automated workflow. By processing thousands of traditional and non-traditional data points, the platform aims to eliminate biases and allow financial institutions to make fully auditable, near-instant credit decisions for small and medium-sized businesses.

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TwentyOne Capital Becomes #2 Corporate Bitcoin Holder:

The global leaderboard for corporate Bitcoin treasuries has been reshuffled today following @MARA’s massive liquidation. According to updated tracking data, TwentyOne Capital (XXI) has officially overtaken the mining giant to become the #2 largest public corporate holder of Bitcoin in the world. Led by Jack Mallers and recently public via a SPAC merger, the firm now holds 43,514 BTC, trailing only the industry-leading position of Strategy Inc. This ranking shift highlights a growing trend in 2026 where specialized "Bitcoin-native" investment vehicles are increasingly eclipsing traditional mining companies in total treasury size.

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@MARA Dumps $1.1 Billion in $BTC to Slash Convertible Debt:

In a massive shift from its long-standing "HODL" strategy, MARA Holdings (formerly Marathon Digital) officially announced today that it sold 15,133 Bitcoin between March 4 and March 25. The sale generated approximately $1.1 billion, which the company is using to repurchase $1 billion in outstanding zero-coupon convertible senior notes at a 9% discount. CEO Fred Thiel described the move as a tactical capital allocation decision to de-lever the balance sheet and provide "strategic optionality" as the firm expands into AI and high-performance computing infrastructure. Despite the large sell-off, MARA shares rose 10% in premarket trading as investors cheered the 30% reduction in total convertible debt.

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Bitcoin Teeters at $69k as "Safe-Haven" Rally Meets Resistance:

Bitcoin $BTC has slipped to $69,070 this morning, dropping roughly 3.1% after failing to maintain its position above the psychological $71k level. The pullback is being linked to a broader market "jitter," as investors digest massive AI revenue projections from the tech sector, which have temporarily pulled institutional liquidity away from digital assets. While sentiment remains cautious, analysts at @StanChar suggest that the current price action is a necessary consolidation phase; historically, a successful defense of the $68k support range has often preceded a sharp "relief rally" back toward all-time highs as macro uncertainty clears.

[Chris Josephs @Chrisjjosephs]

3) The new bill has meat, but again is tricky

- Bans Congress/spouses/dependents from trading stocks immediately
- Must divest everything after 180 days

But they also must

- divest from Blind Trusts
- "divest from all private companies" where employee count >1,200

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@SECGov and @CFTC Issue Historic "Project Crypto" Rulebook:

Ending over a decade of regulatory "gray area," the SEC and CFTC have jointly issued a landmark 68-page interpretive release today under Project Crypto. The new guidance officially classifies major assets—specifically naming $BTC, $ETH, $SOL, and $XRP—as "digital commodities" rather than securities. By introducing a formal five-part taxonomy (commodities, collectibles, tools, stablecoins, and securities), the agencies have replaced the prior "regulation by enforcement" approach with a principles-based framework that provides the long-awaited "green light" for institutional capital.

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@Fiserv Launches "Bank-Friendly" FIUSD Stablecoin:

Payments giant Fiserv has officially entered the stablecoin race today with the launch of FIUSD, a digital dollar designed specifically for the core banking ecosystem. Unlike retail-focused tokens, FIUSD is integrated with INDX, a real-time cash-settlement platform that allows community banks and credit unions to offer blockchain-native payments to their business clients. The move is part of Fiserv's broader "Innovation 2026" strategy, aiming to provide smaller financial institutions with the technical "plumbing" needed to compete with global mega-banks in the $350 billion digital money movement space.

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Bitcoin Holds $71k as "Digital Gold" Ownership Hits Milestone:

Bitcoin $BTC is currently trading at $71,288, maintaining its recent breakout gains even as traditional markets face pre-holiday thinning. A major demographic study released today highlights that over 50 million U.S. citizens now own Bitcoin, officially surpassing the number of individuals holding physical gold for the first time in history. Analysts at @Pintu suggest this "ownership flip" signals that $BTC has cemented its role as the primary "safe-haven" asset for the digital generation, providing a strong structural floor that has kept the price resilient above $70k despite shifting interest rate expectations.

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@Monzo Prepares to Embed In-App Mortgages via @Habito:

UK digital bank Monzo is in the final stages of acquiring mortgage broker @Habito, with completion expected this spring. The deal will make Monzo the first neobank to embed full mortgage broking directly into its app for 14 million customers. Following a record year with 48% revenue growth, the move allows Monzo to expand beyond daily banking into high-value, long-term products like home loans and pensions.

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@Adyen Expands Direct Acquiring for @CathayPacific Globally:

Deepening a 12-year partnership, @Adyen has expanded direct acquiring services for @CathayPacific across six key markets, including the U.S. and India. By removing third-party banks, Adyen gives the airline direct control over transaction data, already driving a 10% increase in authorization rates in the Indian market. This move highlights a growing trend of travel operators investing in payments infrastructure to recapture revenue lost to checkout friction.

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@Tether_ to Engages Big Four Auditor for Historic USDT Reserve Audit:
In a watershed moment for transparency, Tether to has officially engaged a "Big Four" accounting firm to conduct a full audit of its $193 billion reserves. Moving beyond simple "attestations," this comprehensive review will verify the company’s $122 billion U.S. Treasury portfolio. CEO @paoloardoino noted the move aims to silence long-standing "FUD" and align with US_Treasury standards as Tether targets a $500 billion company valuation by year-end.

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Bitcoin Reclaims $71k as SEC and CFTC Release Historic Joint Guidance:

Bitcoin $BTC has surged to $71,137, marking a 4.7% recovery after a brief dip to $67,400. The rally follows a landmark joint release from the @SEC and @CFTC, which officially classified 16 major cryptocurrencies—including $ETH and $SOL—as digital commodities. This five-category framework ends years of regulatory ambiguity, providing the "green light" institutional investors have long awaited for large-scale capital entry.

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@Monzo Prepares to Embed In-App Mortgages via Habito:

The UK’s top-rated digital bank, Monzo, is entering the final stages of its acquisition of the online mortgage broker Habito, with completion expected this spring. Once finalized, Monzo will become one of the first neobanks to embed a full mortgage advice and broking service directly into its app for its 6.2 million UK account holders. This move follows a massive year for the fintech, which saw subscription income rise 50% to $101 million and total customer deposits grow by 48% to $22.4 billion. By expanding into long-term financial products like pensions and home loans, Monzo is aggressively moving beyond day-to-day banking to capture a larger share of its highly engaged user base's lifetime value