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Trump Memecoin Whales Surge Before Mar-a-Lago Luncheon

TRUMP memecoin sees whale wallets hit five-month high after luncheon announcement with President Trump. Top holders invited to April 25 event, driving 50% price surge amid accumulation and potential ecosystem catalysts from guests like Tether's CEO.

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Mar 18, 2026, 5:03 AM UTC · Cointelegraph
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Meta Shuts Down VR Horizon Worlds, Pivots to Mobile

Meta is ending VR support for Horizon Worlds in June, shifting to mobile amid $80 billion losses in Reality Labs since 2020. This reflects a retreat from metaverse ambitions, impacting blockchain-based metaverse tokens like AXS, SAND, and MANA, which have plummeted 98-99%.

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Mar 18, 2026, 4:35 AM UTC · Cointelegraph
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Coin Center Urges SEC for Crypto Rulemaking Priority

Coin Center advocates for the SEC to focus on comprehensive rulemaking instead of reactive no-action letters, arguing that individualized relief causes market fragmentation and unfair treatment. Recent SEC-CFTC coordination and pending legislation aim to clarify crypto oversight.

Mar 18, 2026, 4:25 AM UTC · Cointelegraph
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Democrats Push Meta on Facial Recognition in Smart Glasses

Democratic senators warn Meta's facial recognition in smart glasses risks stalking and privacy erosion, demanding details on data handling and consent. This follows reports of contractors viewing sensitive footage, amplifying concerns over AI surveillance.

Mar 18, 2026, 4:22 AM UTC · Decrypt
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SEC Chair Proposes Safe Harbor Exemptions for Crypto

SEC Chair Paul Atkins advocates for safe harbor exemptions allowing crypto firms bespoke pathways to raise capital with investor protections. He outlines startup, fundraising, and investment contract exemptions, amid new SEC-CFTC crypto securities clarification.

Mar 18, 2026, 3:09 AM UTC · Cointelegraph
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Crypto-Backed Krishnamoorthi Loses Illinois Senate Primary to Stratton

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton defeated Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi in the Democratic Senate primary, despite his $10M crypto PAC backing from Fairshake. Stratton, supported by Gov. Pritzker, is likely to win the general election for the 'Solid Democratic' seat.

Mar 18, 2026, 3:03 AM UTC · CoinDesk
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Bitrefill Hacked by Lazarus Group, Absorbs Wallet Losses

Crypto e-commerce platform Bitrefill suffered a March 1 hack linked to North Korea's Lazarus Group, draining hot wallet funds and accessing 18,500 purchase records. The company absorbs losses from operational capital and enhances security measures.

Mar 18, 2026, 1:11 AM UTC · Cointelegraph
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NVIDIA DLSS 5 Neural Rendering Sparks Gamer Meme Backlash

NVIDIA's DLSS 5 introduces AI-driven neural rendering for photorealistic graphics, impressing developers but facing online backlash for altering game art. Memes highlight 'uncanny' changes, raising debates on AI's role in artistic intent amid Fall 2026 rollout.

Mar 17, 2026, 10:45 PM UTC · Decrypt
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SEC Clarifies Most Crypto Assets Not Securities

The SEC issued an interpretative notice stating most crypto assets are not securities, providing token taxonomy and clarity on federal laws. This follows a CFTC MOU, bridging to potential legislation, amid SEC leadership changes and criticism.

Mar 17, 2026, 10:06 PM UTC · Cointelegraph
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Bitrefill Hack Blamed on North Korean Groups, Data Exposed

Bitrefill revealed a March 1 cyberattack starting from a compromised laptop, leading to partial access of 18,500 purchase records. Attributed to North Korean hackers Lazarus and Bluenoroff, the platform has restored operations, covered losses, and enhanced security.

Mar 17, 2026, 9:46 PM UTC · Decrypt
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Senator Scott Signals Progress on Crypto Market Bill

Senator Tim Scott announced advancing negotiations on the stalled crypto market structure bill, with a new stablecoin yield draft expected this week. Key issues like ethics, quorum, DeFi, and AML are nearing resolution, crediting bipartisan efforts.

Mar 17, 2026, 9:26 PM UTC · CoinDesk
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Tim Scott Signals Stablecoin Yield Compromise This Week

Senator Tim Scott anticipates a compromise on stablecoin yield by week's end, potentially reviving the stalled crypto market structure bill. The issue pits crypto firms like Coinbase against banks, with time running out before 2026 midterms amid ongoing negotiations.

Mar 17, 2026, 9:09 PM UTC · Decrypt
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US Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Ban War Bets on Prediction Markets

Democratic lawmakers propose the BETS OFF Act to curb insider trading on prediction markets amid unusual bets on US-Israel-Iran conflict, following concerns of government corruption and similar prior legislation like the DEATH BETS Act.

Mar 17, 2026, 8:58 PM UTC · Cointelegraph
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Arizona Charges Kalshi with Illegal Gambling Operation

Arizona AG Kris Mayes filed 20 criminal charges against Kalshi for running an illegal gambling platform and enabling unlicensed election bets, following Kalshi's preemptive lawsuit against the state amid ongoing regulatory battles.

Mar 17, 2026, 8:56 PM UTC · Decrypt
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Moody’s Debuts Onchain Credit Ratings via Canton Network

Moody’s launches Token Integration Engine (TIE) to integrate credit ratings into blockchain infrastructure on Canton Network, enabling institutional access to insights. This marks a step in blending traditional finance with tokenized assets, with plans for expansion.

Mar 17, 2026, 8:41 PM UTC · Cointelegraph
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CFTC Grants Phantom Relief for Regulated Market Access

The CFTC issued no-action relief to Phantom Technologies, allowing its non-custodial wallet to connect users to regulated futures markets without broker registration. This provides clarity for crypto innovation, excluding DeFi derivatives, and may inspire similar models for other providers.

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Mar 17, 2026, 8:35 PM UTC · Decrypt
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Bitcoin Rally Pauses Ahead of Fed Rate Decision

Bitcoin's surge halts near $74,000 as markets await the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision. Expected unchanged rates at 3.50%-3.75%, but focus on Powell's comments amid rising oil prices from Iran conflict, potentially signaling hawkish stance impacting risk assets.

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Mar 17, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC · CoinDesk
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SEC Issues First Crypto Asset Definitions, Most Not Securities

The U.S. SEC, under new Chairman Paul Atkins, released interpretive guidance defining crypto assets into categories, stating most are not securities. Partnering with CFTC, this addresses long-standing uncertainty, with only digital securities under securities laws, promising clarity for innovators.

Mar 17, 2026, 8:28 PM UTC · CoinDesk
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Bitcoin Nears ETF Breakeven, Signaling Bull Market Return

Bitcoin approaches $79,900, the average entry price for US spot BTC ETF investors, amid positive inflows and onchain data showing buyer accumulation. Breaking this level could reclaim key trends and resume the bull market, with reduced selling pressure.

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Mar 17, 2026, 8:27 PM UTC · Cointelegraph
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SEC Declares Most Crypto Assets Not Securities

The SEC issued guidance stating most crypto assets, including staking, airdrops, and Bitcoin mining, are not securities, providing clarity after a decade of uncertainty. Chair Paul Atkins highlighted this as a bridge to bipartisan legislation, with CFTC aligning its approach.

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Mar 17, 2026, 8:05 PM UTC · Decrypt