Crypto News Highlights – March 8, 2025
1. Trump’s Crypto Summit – Trump hosts crypto execs at the White House, pushing for the U.S. to become a "Bitcoin superpower."
2. Bitcoin Reserve Plans – U.S. plans a government-owned Bitcoin stockpile, starting with seized crypto assets.
3. OCC Backs Crypto for Banks – U.S. banks can now engage in crypto custody, stablecoins, and blockchain operations.
4. Trump Slams Biden’s BTC Sales – Calls past Bitcoin sell-offs a mistake, citing a $17B lost opportunity.
5. USDC Minting Surge – 319M USDC minted, signaling increased market liquidity.
6. Saudi Arabia BTC & ETH Rumors – Speculation of massive purchases, but no official confirmation.
7. SBF in Solitary? – X posts claim FTX’s SBF is isolated after a controversial interview.
8. Japan’s JPCrypto-ISAC – New cybersecurity group formed to protect crypto exchanges.
9. Market Volatility – Bitcoin surges, Pepe memecoin spikes, XRP dips, ETH gas fees drop.
10. Crypto Banking Boost – OCC’s new guidelines favor institutional crypto adoption post-Trump’s regulatory shift.
