Crypto & BlockDAG News Digest — March 17, 2026
Your daily crypto and BlockDAG news digest from 999DEX. All stories are summarised from original sources — click any headline to read the full article from its original publisher.
SEC seeks comment on crypto handling in OTC broker-dealer rule
The SEC has proposed narrowing Rule 15c2-11 to equity securities only, and is now seeking comment on whether it should apply to certain crypto assets, among other questions.
Summary from CoinTelegraph. Click headline to read full original article.
Wife used CCTV to steal $176M of husband’s crypto, UK court told
Justice Cotter said in his judgment that the husband in the case has a high chance of succeeding, given the available evidence and recommended an early trial.
Summary from CoinTelegraph. Click headline to read full original article.
Bitcoin just surged past $75,000. Derivatives seem to be driving the rally.
Bitcoin's move, led by unwinding of shorts, has lifted the broader crypto market, with the CoinDesk 20 Index up 5%.
Summary from CoinDesk. Click headline to read full original article.
AI-linked crypto tokens surge as Nvidia's Jensen Huang touts agentic future
CEO Jensen Huang predicted $1 trillion in chip demand through 2027 and praised OpenClaw and the rapid rise of agentic AI systems.
Summary from CoinDesk. Click headline to read full original article.
Sheriff's Deputy Sentenced for Extorting Rivals of Self-Styled Crypto 'Godfather'
He used his badge to intimidate rivals of the self-titled crypto “Godfather." Now he's headed to prison for more than five years.
Summary from Decrypt. Click headline to read full original article.
Bitcoin Pushes Higher as Macro Tests Loom
Crypto is extending gains despite pressure on equities and gold, with geopolitical tensions reshaping correlations heading into a critical macro window.
Summary from Decrypt. Click headline to read full original article.
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The following external sources were consulted. All content has been summarised and paraphrased — not reproduced verbatim. Full credit goes to the original publishers.
- CoinTelegraph — https://cointelegraph.com
- CoinDesk — https://coindesk.com
- Decrypt — https://decrypt.co