Brent crude climbed above $116 per barrel on Thursday as coordinated strikes on Gulf energy infrastructure rattled global supply expectations and intensified fears of a prolonged disruption.

Bitcoin briefly fell below the $70,000 mark, reaching a low of $69,536, due to a liquidation event by an early holder who sold 650 bitcoins. However, bitcoin quickly recovered to around $70,200, demonstrating its resilience.

The Algorand Foundation has reduced its workforce by 25% amid market uncertainty, even as the SEC clarified ALGO’s status as a digital commodity. The move reflects a strategic reset rather than a retreat from long-term growth.

Canada’s financial intelligence agency has revoked 50 money services business registrations so far in 2026, with nearly all tied to cryptocurrency operations, signaling an intensified compliance crackdown.

On Thursday, Crypto.com said it has reduced its workforce by roughly 12% as it accelerates an enterprise-wide push into artificial intelligence, according to a statement from CEO Kris Marszalek.

South Korean lawmakers are once again tearing up the script on crypto taxation, this time with a proposal to scrap the levy altogether before it ever sees daylight.

The Bank of Japan held interest rates at 0.75%, citing global uncertainty and rising inflation risks linked to energy prices. Governor Kazuo Ueda signaled a cautious but flexible approach to future policy shifts.

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SBI VC Trade has become the first licensed exchange in Japan to launch a USDC le

Kucoin will launch immersive activations at Tomorrowland Winter 2026, scheduled for March 21–28 in Alpe d’Huez, France. The festival will feature renowned artists like Steve Aoki and Dimitri Vegas.

The bitcoin mining industry is undergoing a significant transformation as it matures into more institutional structures. Nima Beni of Bitlease argues against fears regarding the sustainability of transaction fees, emphasizing that current fee levels don’t reflect long-term dynamics.

The FBI warns of rising impersonation scams involving cryptocurrency payments, as fraudsters use urgency and evolving tactics to pressure victims into quick financial decisions and drive increasing financial losses.

On Wednesday, Coinshares announced a new onchain asset management strategy that blends decentralized finance ( DeFi) yields with tokenized real-world assets within a regulated framework.

U.S. fiscal strain is deepening as national debt surpasses $39 trillion and could reach $50 trillion, according to an economist, as rising borrowing costs, persistent deficits, and geopolitical spending intensify pressure.

Crypto ETF options are rapidly being folded into mainstream derivatives markets as U.S. exchanges abandon fixed caps, unlocking larger positions and reshaping how institutional capital can access bitcoin and ethereum exposure.