BTCMoves – Bitcoin Daily Signal

Last updated: March 17, 2026 – PM (10:03 ET)

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Grayscale disclosed in U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Form 8-K filings that its Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF and Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF will switch on April 1, 2026 to the CoinDesk Bitcoin Benchmark Rate for valuing bitcoin and calculating net asset value.

Source: sec.gov

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued an interpretive release clarifying the application of federal securities laws to crypto assets and transactions, including mining activity.

Source: sec.gov

Strategy said it purchased 22,337 bitcoin for approximately $1.57 billion between March 9 and March 15, 2026 according to a Form 8-K filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Source: sec.gov

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission signed a memorandum of understanding to coordinate oversight of digital assets.

Source: sec.gov

Bitcoin mining difficulty is estimated to decrease by 8.54% to 132.66 trillion in the next adjustment scheduled for March 21, 2026, following a decline in network hashrate and average block times exceeding the 10-minute target.

Source: newhedge.io

Metaplanet said it agreed to raise up to approximately $765 million through a private placement of new shares and stock acquisition rights to fund additional Bitcoin purchases under its revised capital allocation policy.

Source: x.com

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