KLEA Crypto Daily: Thursday, March 12, 2026

Published: March 13, 2026 – 00:11 UTC

Here’s a look back at the key stories from March 12, 2026.

US Senate Votes to Include CBDC Ban in Bipartisan Housing Bill

The U.S. Senate has passed a housing bill that includes a provision prohibiting the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency until December 31, 2030. This bipartisan measure reflects ongoing concerns about the implications of a government-backed digital currency on the financial system.

SEC and CFTC Sign MoU to Regulate Crypto and Digital Assets

The US SEC and CFTC have formalized their collaboration through a memorandum of understanding aimed at improving the regulatory landscape for cryptocurrencies and digital assets. This agreement is expected to streamline oversight and eliminate conflicting enforcement approaches, significantly impacting the regulatory framework for digital assets in the United States.

BlackRock’s $55B Bitcoin ETF Success Continues With Staked Ethereum Launch

BlackRock has launched the iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF, which combines exposure to spot Ethereum with staking rewards, marking a significant development in institutional crypto investment. This launch reflects growing demand for crypto yield products and could influence market dynamics for Ethereum and related assets.

JPMorgan Accused of Ignoring Red Flags as Goliath Ventures’ $328M Crypto Ponzi Scheme Collapsed

JPMorgan is facing a class action lawsuit for allegedly enabling a $328 million Ponzi scheme operated by Goliath Ventures, with investors claiming the bank ignored suspicious activities tied to the firm. This case highlights significant concerns regarding the bank's compliance with Know Your Customer obligations and its role in facilitating fraudulent operations within the cryptocurrency space.

Iran’s new Supreme Leader: All US military bases in the region should be closed immediately, as these bases will be attacked.

Iran's newly appointed Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has called for the immediate closure of all US military bases in the region, threatening that these bases will be attacked. His remarks have heightened concerns about potential disruptions to global oil supplies, particularly through the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz.

Citigroup raises its oil price forecast amid the Iranian conflict.

Citigroup has raised its Brent crude oil price forecasts due to escalating tensions in the Iranian conflict, anticipating prices to fluctuate between $80 and $100 per barrel in the short term. This adjustment reflects market concerns over potential disruptions to oil supply chains linked to geopolitical instability in the region.

Source: KLEA News