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.
Bitcoin holds $70K, bringing spot ETF buyers close to breakeven: Is the bull market back?
A Bitcoin price rally to $80,000 would bring the bulk of spot BTC ETF holders to breakeven on their positions and possibly signal the resumption of the crypto bull market.
Summary from CoinTelegraph. Click headline to read full original article.
Bitcoin's rally faces key hurdle with Wednesday's Fed meeting
Hot PPI inflation data in the morning and hawkish remarks by Powell in the afternoon would be the most damaging combination for risk assets, including crypto, Bitfinex analysts said.
Summary from CoinDesk. Click headline to read full original article.
U.S. SEC issues first-ever definitions for what crypto assets are securities
Summary from CoinDesk. Click headline to read full original article.
CFTC Clears Phantom to Connect Users to Regulated Derivatives Markets
Under the ruling, the developer of the Phantom self-custody crypto wallet avoids having to register as a broker.
Summary from Decrypt. Click headline to read full original article.
SEC Declares 'Most Crypto Assets' Not Securities, Including Staking, Airdrops and Bitcoin Mining
SEC Chair Paul Atkins said the new securities guidance, which impacts "most crypto assets," provides "clear lines in clear terms."
Summary from Decrypt. Click headline to read full original article.
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- CoinTelegraph — https://cointelegraph.com
- CoinDesk — https://coindesk.com
- Decrypt — https://decrypt.co