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Playnance Puts G Coin Presale in Focus as March 18 Launch Day Arrives
Playnance launches G Coin, a utility token for its live entertainment ecosystem encompassing games, sports, and on-chain transactions.
Benchmark cuts price target for blockchain firm Bakkt by nearly 50%
Benchmark reiterated a 'buy' rating for Bakkt but slashed its price target by almost 50% to $22.
Bank of Korea adds two banks to digital won trials as real-world testing begins
The Bank of Korea expanded its digital won pilot program to nine banks, initiating real-world testing of deposit tokens for various transactions.
The DAO dream is over? Billion dollar crypto company shuts down, kills token launch citing ‘no users’
Crypto governance tooling company Tally shut down, canceling its planned ICO because the market for venture-backed coordination software lacked sufficient users and monetization.
Stripe-led payments blockchain Tempo goes live with AI agent protocol
Tempo, a blockchain developed by Stripe and Paradigm, launched its mainnet, enabling fast, low-cost stablecoin payments and autonomous AI agent transactions.
The privacy paradox: regulating zero-knowledge finance in the EU and beyond
Zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) offer a solution to financial compliance's privacy paradox by enabling verifiable proof of adherence without exposing sensitive data.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: index falls 3.1% as all constituents trade lower
The CoinDesk 20 index dropped 3.1% as all 20 constituent assets traded lower, led down by UNI and AAVE.
Crypto news: survey finds institutional investors planning to boost allocations
Institutional investors plan to increase crypto allocations despite risk concerns, prioritizing risk management and regulatory clarity.
DeFi leaders push for more decentralized finance in US university curricula
A coalition of DeFi projects urged US universities to integrate more decentralized finance education into their business and law school curricula.
Breez SDK Launches Passkey Login for Seedless Bitcoin Wallets
Breez SDK now supports Passkey Login, enabling self-custodial Bitcoin wallets without requiring users to manage traditional seed phrases.
S&P Dow Jones Indices licenses brand for first official S&P 500 perp to trade on Hyperliquid
S&P Dow Jones Indices has licensed its S&P 500 brand to Trade[XYZ] for the first officially licensed perpetual derivative contract on Hyperliquid.
SEC, CFTC Declare Most Crypto Assets Not Securities in Landmark Guidance
The SEC and CFTC issued joint guidance classifying most digital assets, like stablecoins and digital commodities, as not being securities.
S&P 500 perpetual trading goes live on Hyperliquid with S&P DJI license
Hyperliquid launched the first officially licensed perpetual derivative contract for the S&P 500, expanding access to the index for non-US investors.
Stripe and Paradigm’s Tempo blockchain integrates RedStone as data feed provider
Tempo blockchain, co-developed by Stripe and Paradigm, has integrated RedStone as its oracle provider for continuous FX data feeds.
Bitcoin nears inflection point ahead of Fed meeting as liquidity and resistance collide, analysts say
Bitcoin hovers around $70,000 as traders await the Fed's decision, facing resistance and shifting liquidity ahead of key policy announcements.
Strategy’s STRC-fueled bitcoin buying spree highlights sentiment-driven structural risks: K33
K33 research indicates Strategy's bitcoin purchases, funded by STRC preferred stock, introduce sentiment-driven structural risks to the market.
Bitcoin Price Falls to $72,000 as Fed Uncertainty Triggers Pullback
Bitcoin's price dropped to $72,000 due to uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve's upcoming decision and rising oil prices.
Executive turnover clouds crypto payments firm RedotPay's $4 billion U.S. IPO ambitions
Crypto payments firm RedotPay faces executive turnover and internal strain amid its pursuit of a $4 billion U.S. IPO.
US PPI rises 0.7% in February, Bitcoin falls toward $72,000
February's US PPI rose 0.7%, exceeding expectations, while Bitcoin's price declined towards $72,000.
STRC: The Global Bitcoin Dollar Cost Average
STRC is a variable-rate financial instrument designed by Strategy to maintain a fixed $100 price, enabling a global, price-independent Dollar Cost Averaging mechanism for Bitcoin.
Kenya seeks public comment on draft VASP rules covering licensing and stablecoin backing
Kenya's National Treasury released draft VASP regulations for public comment, detailing licensing, reserve, and stablecoin backing requirements.
Fed decision tonight will likely decide whether Bitcoin gets past $80k
Investors await the Federal Reserve's policy decision, which, along with updated projections, will test Bitcoin's ability to break the $80,000 threshold.
Whales move over 44,000 Bitcoin to exchanges ahead of Fed meeting
Large Bitcoin holders transferred over 44,000 BTC to exchanges, potentially signaling a price correction before the Fed meeting.
UK lawmakers urge ‘immediate moratorium’ on crypto political donations
UK lawmakers are calling for a halt to cryptocurrency donations to political parties due to concerns about transparency and potential foreign influence.
Powell's comments on oil, inflation may provide BTC price guidance: Crypto Daybook Americas
Bitcoin traders await Federal Reserve Chair Powell's comments on inflation and oil prices for potential market direction.
Wallet maker Tangem doubles annual revenue to more than $60 million as self-custody shifts toward ‘active’ use
Tangem's revenue doubled in 2025 to over $60 million due to a shift towards 'active self-custody' and increased user engagement.
Moody’s brings trusted credit insights to blockchain networks with Token Integration Engine
Moody’s is integrating its credit analysis into blockchain networks via the Token Integration Engine (TIE), enhancing transparency and efficiency.
BTC’s rally runs into 'sell the news' risk ahead of FOMC meeting
Bitcoin's recent rally faces potential correction as the FOMC meeting approaches, historically triggering short-term bearish trends.
BTC price treads water near $74,000 as derivatives signal caution: Crypto Markets Today
Bitcoin stabilized around $74,200 with reduced volume as traders await the Fed meeting, showing cautious derivatives positioning.
Bhutan moves over $72 million in bitcoin amid growing outflows: Arkham
Bhutan transferred approximately $72.32 million in 973 bitcoin from its sovereign wealth fund, Druk Holding & Investments.
Crypto tried to cut out Visa and Mastercard — now they’re buying up blockchain companies
Mastercard is acquiring stablecoin infrastructure firm BVNK for up to $1.8 billion amid a race with Visa to integrate blockchain technology.
Moody’s launches Token Integration Engine to bring credit analysis onchain, starting with Canton
Moody's launched the Token Integration Engine (TIE) to integrate credit analysis directly into blockchain workflows, beginning with the Canton Network.
Bitcoin news today: BTC price fails to penetrate $75,000 even after SEC, CFTC crypto guidance
Bitcoin struggled to surpass $75,000 despite new SEC and CFTC guidance on crypto token classifications.
UK lawmakers urge ‘immediate ban’ on crypto political donations
UK lawmakers are calling for an immediate ban on cryptocurrency donations to political parties due to concerns about electoral integrity.
Stablecoin payments firm TransFi raises $19 million for global expansion
Stablecoin payments firm TransFi secured $19.2 million to expand its cross-border platform into emerging markets.
Bitrefill blames North Korea-linked Lazarus hacker group for compromising 18,500 purchase records
Bitrefill suffered a cyberattack by the Lazarus Group, exposing 18,500 purchase records, but the company will cover the losses.
‘Institutional conviction is back’: Bitcoin ETFs post longest inflow streak in five months
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs achieved a seven-day inflow streak, the longest in five months, signaling renewed institutional conviction.
Ethereum’s Fast Confirmation Rule Is Rolling Out: What Does It Bring?
Ethereum is introducing the Fast Confirmation Rule (FCR) to slash L1 to L2 deposit times to about 13 seconds.
Ripple news: XRP hovers near $14 million options battleground that could sway trading
XRP is trading near a $14.6 million options cluster at $1.40 on Deribit, which could significantly influence its short-term price action.
Why the SEC-CFTC Guidance May Make the Clarity Act Irrelevant
Recent SEC-CFTC guidance classifying most crypto assets and addressing staking/airdrops may diminish the need for the Clarity Act.
Ripple Eyes Brazil VASP License as Institutional Adoption Grows
Ripple plans to apply for a VASP license in Brazil amid growing institutional adoption of its payment solutions.
Mark Zuckerberg’s $80 Billion Metaverse Dream Just Died: Here’s Why
Meta is discontinuing Horizon Worlds on Quest headsets, signaling a major retreat from Zuckerberg's VR metaverse vision due to massive financial losses.
PI Drops 40% After Kraken Listing — What Went Wrong?
Pi Network's price fell 40% after its Kraken listing due to low trading volume and increased exchange supply.
Hong Kong’s RedotPay eyes $150 million raise ahead of US IPO: Bloomberg
Hong Kong-based RedotPay is reportedly seeking a $150 million funding round ahead of a potential US IPO valuing the firm over $4 billion.
Aster DEX Launches Privacy Layer-1 as Trading Volume Falls 76% From Peak
Aster DEX launched its Layer-1 blockchain with default privacy features, despite a 76% drop in trading volume from its peak.
US SEC-CFTC Joint Rule Rewrites Crypto: Why It Matters
The US SEC and CFTC jointly issued a rule establishing a taxonomy for crypto assets, clarifying which tokens are securities and which are not.
Stratton wins Illinois Senate primary, defeating crypto-backed Krishnamoorthi
Juliana Stratton won the Illinois Democratic Senate primary, defeating Raja Krishnamoorthi who received significant funding from the crypto PAC Fairshake.
Tim Scott expects stablecoin yield compromise proposal by week’s end
Senator Tim Scott anticipates a compromise on stablecoin yield regulations this week, potentially resolving a key obstacle to US stablecoin legislation.
When Will the US–Iran War End? Polymarket Users Have a Date
Polymarket users predict the US-Iran war will likely conclude by June 2026, driven by political strain and economic pressures.
Citi slashes Bitcoin target by $31,000 despite rising prices as Washington delays stall crypto breakout
Citigroup lowered its 12-month Bitcoin and Ethereum price targets due to slower-than-expected US regulatory progress, despite recent price increases.
SEC will Consider most Crypto Assets not Securities under Federal Law
The SEC announced an interpretation stating most crypto assets are not securities under federal law.
Senate is making progress on market structure bill, Banking panel head says
Senator Tim Scott announced that the Senate's stalled crypto market structure bill is advancing, with a stablecoin yield draft expected soon.
SEC Clarifies Rules for Crypto Airdrops and Staking in Joint Guidance with CFTC
The SEC and CFTC issued joint guidance clarifying how securities laws apply to crypto airdrops and staking activities.
Ethereum governance solution Tally used by Uniswap, Arbitrum and others is winding down
Ethereum governance solution Tally is shutting down after five years due to market conditions and a failed ICO plan.
From $5 to $75,000: Bitcoin’s Saint Patrick’s Day Prices Shows You the Wild Ride of Bitcoin
Bitcoin's price has dramatically increased from $5 in 2012 to around $75,000 today, driven by growing demand and limited supply.
Jack Mallers Confirmed As A Bitcoin 2026 Speaker
Jack Mallers will speak at Bitcoin 2026, sharing his insights on Bitcoin's role in payments, capital markets, and global finance.
US Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Crack Down on Prediction Markets War Bets
US lawmakers introduced the BETS OFF Act to ban betting on sensitive government operations like war on prediction markets.
Moody’s Launches Onchain Credit ratings via Canton Network
Moody's Ratings has launched the Token Integration Engine (TIE) to deliver its credit analysis directly onto the Canton Network blockchain.
Bhutan Government is Selling Its Bitcoin Again Despite Price Recovery
Bhutan recently sold nearly $27 million in Bitcoin, continuing a trend of offloading holdings despite the cryptocurrency's price recovery.
SEC says most crypto assets fall outside securities laws, including staking, airdrops, and mining
The SEC is clarifying which crypto assets are considered securities, excluding many common activities like staking and mining.
Bitcoin price news: BTC rally faces key hurdle with Wednesday Fed meeting, inflation data
Bitcoin's rally paused ahead of the Federal Reserve meeting, with inflation data and Jerome Powell's statements posing potential hurdles.
CryptoQuant says bitcoin rally could face resistance between $75,000 and $85,000
CryptoQuant predicts potential resistance for Bitcoin between $75,000 and $85,000 despite bullish derivatives market signals.
U.S SEC issues first-ever definitions for what crypto assets are securities
The SEC issued informal guidance defining crypto assets, stating most are not securities, only digital securities are.
Bitcoin Price Rally To $79K Would Make Spot ETF Holders Whole Again
A Bitcoin rally toward $79K would bring US spot ETF investors close to their breakeven point, coinciding with renewed buying interest.
SEC and CFTC unveil new crypto guidance declaring most digital assets are not securities
The SEC and CFTC released joint guidance stating most cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and digital commodities are not securities.
Bitcoin Price Dances Near $75,000 as Market Questions ‘Decoupling’ Narrative
Bitcoin's price approached $75,000, sparking debate about whether it's truly decoupling from traditional risk assets.
Moody’s recession odds hit ‘point of no return’ preparing Bitcoin to show its true market value in 2026
Moody's recession model hit a historical danger zone, setting up Bitcoin's first major test as a mature institutional asset during a potential slowdown.
Morgan Stanley exec says crypto ETF adoption still ‘very early’ as advisors weigh allocations
A Morgan Stanley executive stated that crypto ETF adoption is still in its early stages as advisors evaluate digital asset allocations.
Tether Unveils AI System to Run Large Models on Smartphones
Tether launched an AI training framework allowing large models to be fine-tuned on consumer hardware like smartphones.
Mastercard's (MA) $1.8 billion deal 'a clear answer' to stablecoin's unstoppable dominance
Mastercard's $1.8 billion acquisition of BVNK signals a major shift, recognizing stablecoins as a core component of future global payments.