Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Drops Nearly 8% on March 20 — Second-Largest Downward Adjustment of 2026
On March 20 the Bitcoin network recorded a near 8% reduction in mining difficulty, the second-largest downward adjustment so far in 2026. That change surprised some observers, reassured others, and forced many miners to re-evaluate short-term plans. In this piece I’ll unpack what the drop means, why it happened, and how different players in the […]
Morgan Stanley’s new move into spot Bitcoin: what the amended S-1 means
The financial world noticed when Morgan Stanley filed an amended registration statement for a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund. This is not just another paperwork exercise; it reflects how legacy banks are reshaping their approach to crypto and how mainstream investors may soon interact with Bitcoin through familiar channels. What the filing actually says and why […]
MicroStrategy’s march: 761,068 BTC and Michael Saylor’s hint of more
News feeds buzzed when the headline Strategy Reaches 761,068 BTC as Michael Saylor Signals Imminent New Purchase — “The Orange March Continues” appeared, framing another chapter in the saga of corporate bitcoin accumulation. Whether you read it as an aggressive treasury strategy or a market narrative, the idea of a single strategy — or collection […]
SEC and CFTC jointly classify Bitcoin and 15 other cryptos as “digital commodities” in landmark interpretive release
The agencies’ joint interpretive release has shifted the regulatory compass for crypto markets, recasting certain tokens as commodities rather than securities. That reclassification, announced in a coordinated statement, is being read as a watershed moment that will ripple through exchanges, funds, DeFi platforms, and investor protections. Below I unpack what this development means in practical […]
