The Hong Kong government has not issued any HKD stablecoin licenses, despite earlier commitments to begin the approval process in March this year. The HKMA is still reviewing the applications and has not announced any approvals. Also, stretching the deadline beyond the earlier stated timeframe by the officials. The officials,
April 1, 2026 2 mins read
US authorities unsealed the indictment against Jonathan Spalletta, accusing him of carrying out two hacking operations targeting Uranium Finance during April 2021. According to authorities, the defendant exploited weaknesses in smart contracts to steal millions, leading to the shutdown of the decentralized exchange’s operations. US Attorney Jay Clayton said, “Stealing
March 31, 2026 3 mins read
Singapore-based StraitsX announced a sharp increase in the growth of its stablecoin card program, indicating a rise in the adoption of Southeast Asia’s digital payments ecosystem. The StraitsX stablecoin card program experienced a fortyfold increase in transaction volume from the fourth quarter of 2024 to the 2025 periods. The StraitsX
March 30, 2026 2 mins read
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has called stablecoins a “ChatGPT moment” for the cryptocurrency space during a recent discussion. While offering his insights to FOX Business, he also explained that stablecoins could unlock widespread adoption for cryptocurrency. This is by simplifying access to blockchain-based financial systems for both institutions and consumers
March 28, 2026 2 mins read
David Sacks has stated that he has taken over the position of the co-chair of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology on Thursday. Sacks has been functioning as the White House’s AI and crypto czar. He has been responsible for handling the early stages of the administration’s
March 27, 2026 3 mins read
The United Kingdom has recently sanctioned Xinbi, which is a marketplace for various cryptocurrencies. Authorities have associated the marketplace with various scam activities in Southeast Asia. The country has taken action against the marketplace for facilitating fraud networks. It was through transactions involving stolen data, money laundering, and scam services.
March 27, 2026 2 mins read
GameStop confirmed that it has not sold the Bitcoin assets it accumulated during the previous fiscal year period. This is according to its latest filing of 10-K. This came about due to speculation that GameStop might sell its accumulated Bitcoin assets. The company had pledged 4,709 Bitcoin to Coinbase Credit
March 27, 2026 2 mins read
The SEC Chairman, Paul Atkins, recently confirmed the proposed timeline for introducing a tokenization innovation exemption during a House hearing. As reported by Eleanor Terrett, this proposal seeks to facilitate blockchain-based financial innovation. Also, ensure compliance with existing securities laws and regulatory requirements across the United States. The SEC Chairman
March 26, 2026 2 mins read
Bhutan has made another transfer of 500 Bitcoins to cryptocurrency exchanges. This is not the beginning or the end of a series of transactions that have seen the overall outflows for 2026 rise considerably. The data from Arkham Intelligence, shows that Bhutan have been moving funds in line with the
March 26, 2026 2 mins read
Coinbase rejected the CLARITY Act draft due to its potential to limit innovation in the stablecoin and digital asset space. The company was concerned about the way the draft legislation treats yield-generating stablecoin products that exist across platforms. The officials claimed that the current draft lacks clear guidelines for activities
March 26, 2026 2 mins read
