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Volatility after stablecoin exploit; institutional trading rules and SEC guidance in focus |
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March 23, 2026 |
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Today’s Setup
Stablecoin exploit, institutional rule changes and SEC guidance set the tape
Security shock: Resolv's USR stablecoin depegged after an attacker minted 80 million unbacked tokens and extracted roughly $25 million in ETH, sparking DeFi partner responses. Institutional trading: NYSE exchanges removed options caps on 11 Bitcoin and Ether ETFs while Fidelity pushes the SEC for clearer broker-dealer and reporting rules for crypto. Market flows: Michael Saylor’s Strategy has bought more than $2.9 billion of Bitcoin this month even as the firm's holdings have slipped about 10% in value.
Watch: Watch SEC statements and ETF trading updates for shifts in liquidity and derivatives activity after the stablecoin incident.
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Resolv's USR stablecoin depegs after attacker mints 80M unbacked tokens
Resolv's USR collapsed about 70% after an attacker minted 80 million unbacked tokens and extracted roughly $25 million in ETH; the exploit was tied to a privileged minting role with no limits or oracle checks and Resolv said the collateral pool remains intact.
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NYSE removes crypto ETF options caps as Fidelity presses SEC for clearer rules
NYSE exchanges completed removal of options limits on 11 Bitcoin and Ether ETFs—enabling FLEX trading with customizable terms—while Fidelity urged the SEC to update reporting guidance for broker-dealers handling crypto assets.
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SEC lays out how it views crypto securities in State of Crypto report
The SEC explained its view on what constitutes a crypto security in its State of Crypto report, offering clarity on regulatory perspectives shaping markets.
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CoinDCX founders questioned in Indian fraud probe; company blames impersonation scam
Founders of CoinDCX were questioned by Indian police over fraud allegations the company denies, saying the issue stems from a coordinated impersonation scheme using more than 1,200 fake sites with its brand.
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Michael Saylor hints at fresh Bitcoin buying as Strategy's BTC holdings slip
Michael Saylor’s Strategy has acquired over $2.9 billion of Bitcoin this month even as the value of its holdings has fallen roughly 10%, suggesting continued institutional accumulation.
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