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March 30, 2026
News Roundup — Crypto is winning the race to own oil trading after hours as Wintermute launches 24/7 trading
Each week we bring you a round-up of the most important Bitcoin and virtual asset-related stories making waves in the cryptosphere.
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March 24, 2026
News Roundup — CFTC clears path for crypto in derivatives: What you need to know
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March 16, 2026
News Roundup — Strategy Makes Biggest Bitcoin Buy Yet in 2026 as Preferred Share Demand Surges
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March 9, 2026
News Roundup — Strategy acquires $200M Bitcoin, Anchorage reports USAT reserves, Kazakhstan allocates $350M for crypto portfolio | Weekly recap
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March 2, 2026
News Roundup — Morgan Stanley applies for OCC bank charter to custody crypto
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October 27, 2025
News Roundup — JPMorgan Moves Toward Crypto-Backed Loans With ETF Collateral Initiative
Major news stories this week:
- JPMorgan Moves Toward Crypto-Backed Loans With ETF Collateral Initiative
- Stablecoin Payments Reach $9 Trillion, Approaching Scale of Traditional Payment Networks
- Coinbase Introduces Protocol to Power Autonomous Crypto Payments via AI Agents
- Latin American Adoption of Stablecoins Accelerates Amid Currency Pressures
- T. Rowe Price Plans Multi-Asset Crypto ETF to Broaden Institutional Access
Story Summaries:
- JPMorgan is preparing to allow institutional clients to use spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs as collateral for loans marking a potential milestone in traditional finance embracing digital assets. The bank is also exploring direct BTC and ETH-backed lending products, which could launch as early as 2026, signaling confidence in the long-term viability of crypto markets.
- Andreessen Horowitz’s State of Crypto 2025 report reveals that adjusted stablecoin payment volume hit $9 trillion over the past 12 months, a near-doubling year over year. This shift, driven by real-world usage of USDT and USDC, highlights stablecoins’ growing role as global payment infrastructure alongside legacy systems like ACH and PayPal.
- Coinbase has launched a new payments protocol (MCP) enabling AI agents to create wallets and initiate stablecoin transfers with built-in compliance and spending controls. The initiative aims to support autonomous economic activity and machine-to-machine transactions, positioning Coinbase at the intersection of Web3 infrastructure and AI innovation.
- Citizens across Argentina, Venezuela, Bolivia, and Mexico are increasingly using stablecoins like USDC and USDT for everyday transactions, savings, and cross-border transfers. This trend highlights crypto’s real-world utility in regions with inflationary pressures and limited banking access, moving beyond speculation toward financial inclusion.
- U.S. asset manager T. Rowe Price has filed with the SEC to launch its first crypto ETF, designed to invest across a diversified basket of digital assets. The move reflects continued institutional interest in regulated crypto products and marks a step forward in integrating crypto into mainstream investment strategies.
And that’s all for last week’s news! Wishing you a great week ahead!