After several weeks of correction, Bitcoin has moved back above $75,000, entering a key resistance band between $72,000 and $80,000 that could define the next trend. Shiba Inu has again been rejected at its 50‑day EMA, while Ethereum’s rebound toward $2,300-$2,400 now hinges on overcoming the 100-day and 200-day EMAs near $2,500 and $2,800.

In a Tuesday notice, the US Securities and Exchange Commission outlined how it will interpret non-security crypto assets under federal securities laws and detailed a new token taxonomy for various types of digital assets. The agency said most crypto assets are not themselves securities, while tokenized traditional securities remain subject to securities rules. The announcement came as the SEC also reported the resignation of enforcement director Margaret Ryan, prompting public criticism from former official John Reed Stark.

Polymarket helped move prediction markets into the crypto mainstream, and four newer efforts are now exploring different ways to extend the model. Frenzy Finance on Base focuses on 10-second forecasts with USDC-backed credits, Fact Machine on Solana separates bettors from voters in opinion markets, Context V2 on Base targets AI agents with an order book upgrade, and Hyperliquid's HIP-4 introduces fully collateralized binary contracts for event outcomes. Together they highlight how forecasting tools are evolving across multiple chains and user types.

On 17 March 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission unveiled a new interpretive framework for digital assets, concluding that most crypto assets are not securities. The guidance, developed with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, introduces a five-part asset taxonomy and clarifies how securities laws apply to activities such as staking, airdrops, mining, and wrapping. The move is intended to give issuers, builders, and investors clearer rules while Congress works on broader crypto legislation.

On March 17, the US SEC and CFTC jointly released interpretive guidance that sets out how federal securities laws apply to crypto assets and network transactions. The document, unanimously backed by SEC Commissioners Atkins, Peirce and Uyeda together with CFTC Chairman Selig, defines a token taxonomy, distinguishes non-security crypto assets and clarifies rules for staking, mining, airdrops and token wrapping. This framework is intended to give market participants clearer legal parameters after years of uncertainty.

On Tuesday, the SEC and CFTC released a 68-page interpretation outlining how federal securities laws apply to various cryptocurrencies and related activities. The guidance says most digital assets, including stablecoins, digital commodities and certain "digital tools," are not securities and explains when non-security crypto assets can become investment contracts.

In Q1 2026, the Kaiko Exchange Ranking shows that leading cryptocurrency trading platforms have sharply widened their advantage over the broader market, especially in governance and security. Crypto.com secured the highest overall score of 85, including 95 for Business and 100 for Security, while the top 10 exchanges averaged a Governance score of 67 versus the wider market’s 47. Gemini led the industry with a Governance score of 82, and the six AA-rated venues averaged 73 for Governance as they prepare for Europe’s MiCA rules taking effect in July 2026.

On Tuesday, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes filed a 20-count criminal case accusing prediction platform Kalshi of illegally taking bets on sports events and elections from state residents. The company maintains that its event contracts fall under federal jurisdiction via the Commodity Exchange Act and are overseen by the CFTC, while Arizona law bars unlicensed operators and forbids election wagering. Kalshi, which is also in disputes in Ohio and Tennessee and seeks a multi‑billion dollar valuation alongside Polymarket, plans to keep challenging adverse rulings as several states and federal authorities continue to clash over how prediction markets should be regulated.