The total crypto market cap (TOTAL) and Bitcoin ($BTC) slowed down on Tuesday owing to uncertainty regarding the March 18 FOMC meeting. Pi Coin (PI) took a hit as well, falling by 11% in the last 24 hours.

In the news today:-

• Bhutan transferred nearly $27 million in Bitcoin on March 17 in a series of structured transactions, including a transfer to known market maker QCP Capital, suggesting methodical offloading rather than a bulk sale. The activity is part of a broader trend since January 2026, during which Bhutan has moved or sold over $40 million in Bitcoin while still holding an estimated reserve of over 5,000 $BTC.
• The SEC and CFTC jointly issued a landmark 68-page interpretive rule on March 17, establishing the first formal…