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Crypto News March 2026: DeepSnitch AI Guns Past $2M, With 1000x in Sight for March Launch, While BlackRock Launches Staked Ethereum ETF and FATF Cracks

Wall Street Meets ETH, Again

BlackRock debuts staked ether ETF as demand grows for yield in crypto funds

Bitcoin faces renewed ETF outflows amid war-driven volatility as price slips back below $70,000

Bitcoin ETFs are experiencing renewed outflows as geopolitical tensions create market volatility, causing Bitcoin's price to fall back below $70,000. Analysts suggest the recent recovery above $70,000 remains fragile amid the challenging macroeconomic environment.

KraneShares ETF holds $13M stake in Anthropic ahead of expected IPO

KraneShares' ETF holds a $13M stake in Anthropic, a leading AI company expected to go public soon. The ETF model provides retail investors access to private equity opportunities in high-growth tech sectors, potentially democratizing investment in pre-IPO companies.

Over $610 Million in Bitcoin and Ethereum Dumped by BlackRock

BlackRock has sold over $610 million in Bitcoin and Ethereum holdings through its spot ETFs, signaling reduced institutional confidence amid weak ETF performance and bearish on-chain indicators. This sustained selling pressure reflects broader market volatility and suggests major institutional players are reassessing cryptocurrency positions.

Crypto critic Roubini joins tokenization boom with onchain 'Technodollar'

Nouriel Roubini, the economist famous for bearish cryptocurrency predictions, is launching a tokenized security called 'Technodollar' backed by a Nasdaq-listed ETF he manages. The product aims to offer wealth protection during global crises through blockchain-based tokenization, marking a significant pivot from his historical skepticism of crypto assets.

BNY sees 'FOMO' driving asset managers into tokenized funds

BNY Mellon reports that asset managers are increasingly exploring blockchain-based ETFs, driven by fear of missing early opportunities in tokenized finance. This trend reflects growing institutional interest in digital asset infrastructure despite the nascent state of the tokenized securities market.

21Shares adds monthly and weekly options to Hyperliquid ETF

21Shares has expanded its Hyperliquid ETF offering by introducing monthly and weekly options contracts, providing investors with additional derivative strategies for various time horizons. This development increases the financial instruments available for trading Hyperliquid exposure, appealing to both short-term traders and longer-term portfolio managers.

Franklin Templeton Files Bitcoin DRIP ETFs That Would Route Stock Dividends Into BTC

Franklin Templeton has filed for Bitcoin DRIP ETFs that would automatically redirect stock dividend income into Bitcoin exposure, marking a strategic integration of traditional equity dividends with cryptocurrency assets. The products remain in filing status and are not yet available to investors.

Morgan Stanley Sets New Low with 0.14% Fee Structure for Ethereum and Solana ETFs

Morgan Stanley has submitted amended ETF applications for Ethereum and Solana with a competitive 0.14% fee structure and staking reward features, using ticker symbols MSSE and MSOL. This move represents a significant competitive pricing strategy in the rapidly growing cryptocurrency ETF market.

Blockchain.com Expands Tokenized Stock Access Through Ondo Finance

Blockchain.com has partnered with Ondo Finance to expand its tokenized asset offerings, adding increased access to stocks and ETFs on-chain through real-world asset (RWA) integration. This move reflects growing institutional interest in bridging traditional securities with blockchain infrastructure.

Binance Lists Ethereum's Largest Treasury BitMine; XRP Loses $1 Billion ETF Threshold Despite Record Lock Up; Shiba Inu (SHIB) Eyes Regulatory Breakthrough via Japan's New Framework - Morning Crypto Report

Major cryptocurrency developments include XRP attracting $1.43 billion in institutional inflows despite missing an ETF listing threshold, Binance listing Ethereum's largest corporate treasury holder BitMine, and Shiba Inu positioning itself for regulatory approval under Japan's new cryptocurrency framework.

Japan’s Landmark Crypto Bill Brings Digital Assets Under Securities Regulations

Japan has enacted landmark legislation reclassifying Bitcoin and Ether as securities while reducing capital gains taxes to 20%, implementing stricter trading regulations, and establishing a framework for regulated cryptocurrency ETFs. This regulatory shift positions Japan as a major jurisdiction bringing digital assets under formal securities oversight while attempting to balance investor protection with market development.

Citrini Research Puts Hyperliquid On Wall Street’s Crypto Radar

Citrini Research positions Hyperliquid's HYPE token as a legitimate cash-flow generating asset rather than speculative crypto, citing its protocol-level buyback mechanism that has repurchased over $2 billion worth of tokens since January 2025. The research firm argues HYPE's 7% annualized buyback rate and pending $1 billion token burn bring institutional legitimacy to the exchange, particularly as Hyperliquid ETFs gain traction on Wall Street.

Grayscale pursues Canton Coin ETF after Hyperliquid debut

Grayscale Investments has filed an SEC application to launch a spot Canton Coin exchange-traded fund, following the recent debut of its Hyperliquid staking ETF. This move signals the firm's accelerated expansion into emerging cryptocurrency investment products.

Coinbase expands stablecoin push with investment in ProShares’ IQMM ETF

Coinbase has invested in ProShares' IQMM ETF to bolster reserves for its GENIUS Act stablecoin initiative, reflecting the exchange's strategic push toward regulatory compliance and institutional-grade stablecoin infrastructure. This move signals growing demand for stablecoins backed by compliant, transparent reserve assets as the industry navigates evolving regulatory frameworks.

Coinbase investing into stablecoin reserves ETF issued by ProShares

Coinbase has invested in ProShares' GENIUS Money Market ETF, a stablecoin reserves fund that has accumulated $22 billion in assets under management since its 2024 launch. This move signals institutional confidence in regulated stablecoin infrastructure and highlights the growing integration of cryptocurrency platforms with traditional financial products.

Grayscale sets 0.29% fee for its Hyperliquid ETF, undercutting Bitwise and 21Shares

Grayscale is launching a Hyperliquid ETF with a 0.29% sponsor fee, positioning itself as a lower-cost alternative to existing Hyperliquid ETF offerings from competitors Bitwise and 21Shares. This move intensifies fee competition in the emerging Hyperliquid ETF market and reflects growing institutional interest in derivative exchange platforms.

VOO set to become first ETF to reach $1T in assets

Vanguard's VOO ETF is poised to become the first exchange-traded fund to surpass $1 trillion in assets under management, underscoring the massive shift toward low-cost passive investing. This milestone reflects the decades-long structural transition away from active management and highlights how index-tracking strategies have fundamentally reshaped global capital markets.

Texas Shifts Bitcoin Holdings from ETF to Direct Custody Control

Texas is transitioning its Bitcoin holdings from BlackRock's IBIT ETF to direct self-custody, issuing an RFP for qualified providers to manage storage and liquidity operations. This shift signals growing institutional confidence in Bitcoin as a reserve asset while reducing reliance on third-party ETF structures.

Texas Bitcoin reserve plans $10M shift from IBIT to BTC custody

Texas is moving $10M of its Bitcoin reserves from BlackRock's IBIT spot ETF into direct self-custody within 60 days, signaling a shift toward independent asset management. This decision reflects growing institutional preference for direct custody over ETF vehicles and underscores confidence in Bitcoin's long-term institutional adoption.

BNB (BNB) Price Slides 2% as VanEck Debuts First U.S. Spot ETF

VanEck has launched the first U.S. spot BNB ETF (VBNB) on NASDAQ, a significant regulatory milestone for Binance's native token. However, BNB's price declined 2% following the announcement, suggesting that institutional accessibility through an ETF vehicle did not immediately catalyze buying pressure amid broader bearish market conditions and weakening futures positioning.

BNB Joins Roster of Altcoins With Own ETFs

VanEck has launched a spot ETF for BNB, adding Binance's native token to the growing roster of altcoins with exchange-traded fund products. This development signals increasing institutional acceptance of alternative cryptocurrencies beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Grayscale’s Hyperliquid ETF negotiating ‘seed’ investment of roughly $115 million in HYPE tokens

Grayscale is negotiating a seed investment of approximately $115 million in HYPE tokens for its Hyperliquid ETF, following 21Shares and Bitwise Investments' recent launches of HYPE-based ETFs. This development signals growing institutional appetite for derivatives and exchange infrastructure tokens.