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SEC and CFTC Join Forces to Create a Unified Crypto Regulatory Framework

SEC and CFTC Join Forces to Create a Unified Crypto Regulatory Framework

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission have agreed to work more closely together to regulate the cryptocurrency industry. The two regulators recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that aims to improve coordination and create a more unified approach to overseeing digital assets. Agreement’s

March 16, 2026 2 mins read
Bitcoin Policy Institute to Assess Federal Reserve Basel Proposal on Bitcoin Risk Rules

Bitcoin Policy Institute to Assess Federal Reserve Basel Proposal on Bitcoin Risk Rules

The Bitcoin Policy Institute said it plans to review an upcoming proposal from the Federal Reserve that could affect how U.S. banks treat Bitcoin under international banking regulations. Fed Proposal to Public Comment Period According to policy observers, theFederal Reserve is expected to release a public proposal next week outlining

March 13, 2026 1 min read
HSBC and Standard Chartered Expected to Receive Hong Kong’s First Stablecoin Licenses

HSBC and Standard Chartered Expected to Receive Hong Kong’s First Stablecoin Licenses

Two major international banks, HSBC and Standard Chartered, are expected to receive some of the first stablecoin issuer licenses in Hong Kong. The move would mark an important step in Hong Kong’s effort to build a regulated digital-asset ecosystem. Hong Kong moves to regulated stablecoins. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority

March 13, 2026 2 mins read
Strategy’s STRC Funds 7,000 Bitcoin Purchase as Experts Warn High-Yield Risks

Strategy’s STRC Funds 7,000 Bitcoin Purchase as Experts Warn High-Yield Risks

Strategy has reportedly purchased 7,000 Bitcoin this week by using the funds raised through high-yield preferred stock called STRC. The product currently offers investors a yield of around 11.5% with monthly payouts that have attracted strong demand from investors looking for a higher return. As per the market, Strategy has

March 12, 2026 2 mins read
Ripple Targets $50B Valuation With $750M Share Buyback Program

Ripple Targets $50B Valuation With $750M Share Buyback Program

Ripple has launched a $750 million share buyback program, valued at around $50 billion, higher than the $40 billion valuation from its last funding round in November. According to the report, Ripple plans to repurchase up to $750 million worth of shares from employees and early investors through a tender

March 12, 2026 1 min read
Senate Democrats Introduce Bill to Ban Prediction Market Bets on War and Death

Senate Democrats Introduce Bill to Ban Prediction Market Bets on War and Death

U.S. Senator Adam Schiff has introduced a new bill called the DEATH BETS Act, which aims to ban prediction market contracts related to events such as war, terrorism, and individual deaths. The bill comes at a time when the CFTC is moving towards looser rules for the prediction markets, which

March 11, 2026 2 mins read
Bitmine Transfers 9,600 ETH to Coinbase Prime in Two Transactions

Bitmine Transfers 9,600 ETH to Coinbase Prime in Two Transactions

Bitmine Immersion Technologies moved 9,600 ETH, which is worth around $19.5 million, to the account linked with Coinbase Prime on Tuesday. According to the report from Arkham Intelligence, the transfers were made in two separate transactions. The analyst says that the transfers do not necessarily indicate that Bitmine plans to

March 10, 2026 1 min read
Sonic Labs Launches USSD Stablecoin Backed by Tokenized U.S. Treasury Assets

Sonic Labs Launches USSD Stablecoin Backed by Tokenized U.S. Treasury Assets

Sonic Labs launched USSD, a new stablecoin pegged to the US dollar. The announcement on March 9, 2026, operates on a decentralized blockchain network and offers genuine financial backing from traditional markets, supported by 1:1 short-term U.S. Treasury assets, and provides steady liquidity to the Sonic blockchain ecosystem. According to

March 10, 2026 2 mins read
U.S. Treasury Urges Congress to Allow Crypto Platforms to Freeze Suspicious Funds

U.S. Treasury Urges Congress to Allow Crypto Platforms to Freeze Suspicious Funds

The U.S. government is asking Congress to consider a new rule that allows crypto platforms to temporarily freeze suspicious funds linked to illegal activities. This proposal comes from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, which is connected to the GENIUS Act. This act focuses on the tools to protect against

March 9, 2026 2 mins read
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