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SEC and CFTC Introduce Crypto Classification Framework

The Securities Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued guidelines that identified various digital assets under federal regulatory laws. The guidelines identified various crypto tokens, such as digital commodities, collectibles, tools, stablecoins, and digital securities. This guidance clarified that the Securities and Exchange Commission regulates digital securities and tokenized

March 18, 2026 2 mins read

Arizona Files Criminal Charges Against Kalshi Over Illegal Gambling Allegations

Arizona regulators have filed criminal charges against Kalshi, alleging that the prediction market platform has operated an illegal gambling business. The state has filed a twenty-count case against Kalshi. They alleged that the platform has accepted bets on elections, sports, and the performance of individuals. The state has argued that

March 18, 2026 2 mins read

Binance Online Draws Global Spotlight With Crypto Industry Leaders

Binance Eases VIP Criteria, Expands Access with New ‘Rising Star’ Tier

Today, Binance, the cryptocurrency exchange that is the biggest in terms of trading volume and users, made an announcement on adjustments to its VIP Program eligibility levels and qualifying structure. As a result of the refresh, essential criteria have been lowered, and new paths have been introduced. These pathways are

March 18, 2026 4 mins read

Bybit’s AI-Powered Security Blocks $700M+ in Potential Losses

Bybit EU Integrates PayPal for Seamless Crypto Deposits and Withdrawals

Today, Bybit EU, the European division of Bybit and a MiCAR-licensed crypto-asset service provider with headquarters in Vienna, made an announcement about the incorporation of PayPal as a new means of funding and withdrawing fiat funding throughout all EEA regions in which the platform is active. The partnership brings together one

March 17, 2026 3 mins read

Argentina Bans Polymarket Over Illegal Gambling Concerns Following Colombia

Argentina’s authorities have blocked Polymarket across the country after a ruling by a Buenos Aires court. It declared that it operated illegally and outside the country’s legal framework and regulations regarding gambling. The country’s authorities have asked ENACOM to impose a blockade against Polymarket by internet service providers. The limited

March 17, 2026 2 mins read

ASIC Warns AI Finfluencers Are Influencing Gen Z Crypto Investors

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission issued a warning about the growing influence of AI tools and financial influencers on investment decisions among young investors. They published the results of a survey on financial practices among people aged 18 to 28 in Australia. The survey revealed that 23 percent of

March 16, 2026 2 mins read

BlockFills Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy After Liquidity Crisis

BlockFills, a cryptocurrency trading firm, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to liquidity issues and other challenges. According to court documents, BlockFills has assets worth $50 million to $100 million, while its liabilities stand at $100 million to $500 million. BlockFills, a cryptocurrency trading company, has filed for Chapter

March 16, 2026 2 mins read

Federal Court Ends Custodia Bank Bid for Federal Reserve Master Account

The case had dragged on for five years. The court case involved a vote by the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. The judges declined the case by a vote of seven to three. The case had been Custodia Bank’s last attempt to gain access to a

March 14, 2026 2 mins read

KuCoin Launches 24/7 Stock Index Perpetual Contracts Featuring Tesla and MicroStrategy

KuCoin, a leading global crypto platform founded on trust, today announced the debut of its Stock Index Perpetual Contracts, with the first batch of contracts set to list, including the Tesla Index Perpetual Contract (TSLAUSDT) and the MicroStrategy Index Perpetual Contract (MSTRUSDT). The new product, which combines 24/7 trading, micro-contract

March 13, 2026 3 mins read

Bybit Hosts Forum on the Future of Crypto-Powered Payments in Georgia

At a high-level forum in Tbilisi, regulators, global payment networks, banking executives, and digital asset innovators were brought together by Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume. The session was designed to explore the future of crypto-powered payments. During the event, participants from all parts of the financial ecosystem

March 13, 2026 4 mins read