Court Closes Custodia Fight with Federal Reserve Just as Fed Opens Master-Account Door
A federal appeals court rejected Custodia Bank’s final appeal, ending its legal fight over the Federal Reserve’s authority to grant master accounts. The decision arrives as the Fed’s Kansas City branch granted Kraken a limited master‑account‑like facility, marking the first crypto firm to secure such access. Simultaneously, the Federal Reserve Board is drafting a policy for “skinny” master accounts that could broaden crypto‑bank participation. Custodia has not commented, but sources say it will keep pursuing access despite the setback.
BPI Targets August for BTC Tax Relief, but Warns Time Is Running Out
The Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI) is pushing Congress to adopt a de minimis tax exemption for Bitcoin transactions within a March‑August 2026 window. Over the past three months BPI has met with 19 House and Senate offices to build bipartisan support. The...
Circle‘s USDC Overtook Tether‘s USDT in Adjusted YTD Volume: Mizuho
Mizuho’s latest research shows Circle’s USDC surpassed Tether’s USDT in adjusted transaction volume for the first time since 2019, reaching about $2.2 trillion YTD versus $1.3 trillion for USDT. The bank raised Circle’s price target from $100 to $120, citing a 64%...
Miss This Warning and You Too Could Lose 99.9% in One Swap While Ethereum Bots Walk Away with the Rest
On March 12 a crypto trader swapped $50.43 million of Aave‑wrapped USDT for aEthAAVE through Aave’s swap interface, ignoring a slippage warning on a mobile device. The transaction returned only $36,100 worth of tokens, effectively losing about $49.96 million, or 99.9% of...
Crypto Rally Fizzles on Iran Escalation Fears
Crypto markets opened Friday strong, with Bitcoin climbing to $71,200 and the broader market cap hitting $2.51 trillion. A Wall Street Journal report of increased U.S. military presence in the Middle East sparked a rapid reversal, erasing most gains as Bitcoin...
Coinbase Prime Introduces Unified Cross-Margin Trading Across Spot, Derivatives, Perps
Coinbase Prime has launched a unified cross‑margin trading layer that combines spot, traditional derivatives and regulated perpetual futures into a single capital framework. The upgrade lets institutional traders view and manage exposure across more than 90 assets with one margin...
OKX Pivots to Activity-Driven Stablecoin Yield with Native Katana DeFi Integration
OKX has launched a native integration with Katana, a DeFi‑first chain backed by Polygon Labs and GSR, allowing users to earn stablecoin yield directly within the exchange. The solution ties rewards to on‑chain activity, a design that complies with U.S....
AI Tokens Surge as Crypto Market Rallies
AI-focused cryptocurrencies outperformed the broader market on March 13, with the sector’s total market capitalization rising 5% to $15.1 billion. Bittensor’s TAO token led gains, up nearly 9% in a day and 33% over the week, while FET and RENDER posted...
TRUMP Surges Over 50% on Mar-a-Lago Conference News
The official Trump memecoin surged more than 50% in under 24 hours after announcing an exclusive conference at Mar‑a‑Lago for the top 297 token holders. The token rose from $2.76 to a peak of $4.35 before settling around $3.82, still...
FATF Report – Understanding and Mitigating the Risks of Off-Shore VASPs
On 11 March 2026 the Financial Action Task Force published a report titled “Understanding and Mitigating the Risks of Off‑shore Virtual Asset Service Providers.” The paper details the specific money‑laundering and terrorist‑financing threats posed by offshore VASPs and outlines a suite of...
Token2049, TON Gateway Cancel Dubai Events Amid Iran Conflict
Two major Dubai‑based crypto events have been cancelled or postponed due to the escalating U.S.–Israel–Iran conflict. Token2049’s Dubai edition, originally set for April 29‑30, 2026, has been pushed to April 2027, while the TON Gateway conference scheduled for May has been scrapped entirely....
One Mysterious Investor Made $2.5 Million Profit in Hours by Betting Big on the Latest Trump Gala News
A dormant crypto whale reactivated a $7 million position in the Trump‑linked memecoin TRUMP, buying roughly 2.2 million tokens after a new Mar‑a‑Lago gala was announced. The purchase sparked a 60 % price surge, lifting the token from a $2.71 low to about...
The Fed Is Readying to Punish Banks for Holding Bitcoin as US Crypto Tensions Boil Over
The Federal Reserve is set to vote next week on a revised Basel capital proposal that reshapes how large U.S. banks treat Bitcoin exposures. Under the current framework, unhedged crypto assets fall into a Group 2b bucket with a punitive 1250%...
Pumpfun Launches Automated Buyback Tool for AI Agent Tokens
Pumpfun, a Solana‑based memecoin launchpad, has introduced Tokenized Agents, a tool that automatically channels AI‑generated revenue into token buybacks and burns. Developers set a revenue‑share percentage, and once at least $10 in SOL or USDC is accumulated, a centralized authority...
With $200m to Spend on the Midterms, Crypto Hopes to Repeat Its 2024 Success: ‘It’s the Most Critical Time’
The cryptocurrency industry has poured $32 million into U.S. midterm races, with Fairshake Super PAC holding $193 million in cash, making it the most funded political vehicle this cycle. Spending concentrates on swing states—especially Illinois, which has seen $14.2 million deployed—while largely favoring...
MoonPay Introduces Ledger-Secured AI Crypto Agents to Address Wallet Key Risks
MoonPay has integrated Ledger hardware‑wallet signing into its MoonPay Agents, a command‑line interface that powers AI‑driven crypto trading bots. The addition requires users to approve every AI‑generated transaction on a Ledger device, keeping private keys isolated from the software agent....
Is the Stablecoin Economy Structurally Sound?
The piece argues that stablecoins and tokenized assets are evolving into systemically important financial instruments, effectively turning blockchain platforms into critical infrastructure. It likens the potential fragility of this digital layer to historic bridge failures, emphasizing the need for engineering‑level...
Trade Receivables Marketplace Operator Velotrade Launches Crypto Prop Trading
Hong Kong‑based Velotrade, a decade‑old trade‑receivables marketplace, has launched Velotrade Re Ltd., a crypto‑funded proprietary trading platform. The service offers traders capital allocations from $5,000 to $200,000 with generous profit splits, and it relies on AI‑driven hedging and institutional liquidity...
VeryAI Secures $10M to Launch Biometric Palm Identity System
VeryAI raised $10 million in seed funding, led by Polychain Capital and backed by Solana co‑founder Anatoly Yakovenko, to launch a smartphone‑based biometric palm verification system. The solution creates a blockchain‑anchored digital identity using mathematical representations of palm prints, leveraging zero‑knowledge...
Prototype Integrates Bitcoin Mining ASICs Into 3D Printer Bed
A mechanical engineer known as PizzAndy has built a prototype 3‑D printer that replaces the traditional resistive heated bed with Bitcoin mining ASIC chips, creating a dual‑purpose heating and mining system called Proof of Print. The four‑chip prototype uses BM1362...
European Watchdog Has Eye on Tokenisation as Adoption Set to Soar
Europe’s securities regulator, ESMA, warned that while tokenisation promises faster settlement and automation, it also introduces operational and technological risks such as smart‑contract vulnerabilities and wallet security issues. The watchdog’s latest risk‑monitoring report highlighted the technology’s growing relevance, noting forecasts...
D2 Legal Technology's Simon Maharaj: Questions for Fund Managers as Tokenisation Momentum Builds
Simon Maharaj of D2 Legal Technology warns fund managers that tokenisation is moving from a niche experiment to a mainstream finance driver. He outlines the critical questions managers must address as digital asset platforms gain traction, including regulatory compliance, custody...
Bybit Bridges Traditional Banking and Digital Assets with Direct AED Trading Pairs
Bybit, the world’s second‑largest crypto exchange, has introduced direct United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED) trading pairs, enabling users to trade USDT, BTC, ETH and SOL against AED without intermediate conversion. The service leverages local UAE bank transfers, allowing instant on‑exchange...
SEC Confirms Legal Action Against 'Acme Traderist'
The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) confirmed that a criminal complaint was filed in March 2023 against cryptocurrency promoter Worawat Narknawdee, known as “Acme Traderist,” and his platform 1000X Limited for operating an unlicensed digital‑asset trading business. More than...
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Bitcoin Vs. Ethereum: Key Differences Explained
Bitcoin continues to dominate the cryptocurrency market, holding about 64 % of total market value in mid‑2025, and is positioned as a decentralized store of value and medium of exchange. Ethereum, launched in 2015, serves as a programmable platform for smart...
David Rubenstein Show: Jeremy Allaire
Circle, the world’s largest regulated stablecoin network, completed a landmark 2025 IPO that valued the company at roughly $20 billion and saw shares close at $80, far above the $31 offering price. Co‑founder and CEO Jeremy Allaire highlighted the firm’s mission...
10 Reasons Why Coinbase Is a Crypto Broker You Can Trust
Coinbase positions itself as the most trusted crypto broker by emphasizing full‑reserve custody, extensive offline storage, and rigorous third‑party audits. The platform also underpins major Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, holds a suite of advanced security tools such as MPC‑protected cold...
Lido Launches Stablecoin Yield Product to Expand Beyond Ether
Lido, the leading Ethereum liquid‑staking protocol, unveiled EarnUSD, a new stablecoin yield vault that accepts USDC and USDT. The product joins the existing EarnETH vault, creating a two‑vault system that automatically routes deposits across multiple DeFi strategies. By automating allocation...
Crypto for Advisors: Crypto Accounting; Comparing the US and Europe
Crypto accounting remains unsettled as digital assets defy traditional GAAP and IFRS categories, creating valuation and disclosure uncertainty for funds in both the US and EU. The EU is advancing harmonized reporting through the phased rollout of MiCA, while the...
Avalanche’s Business Chief Says Crypto Must Grow up and Solve Real Problems
Avalanche’s chief business officer John Nahas announced that the platform is repositioning itself as an enterprise infrastructure rather than a speculative crypto product. The network’s rebranded "Avalanche L1s" (formerly subnets) let companies launch sovereign blockchains with custom validators, fees, and...
Wizz Financial and BitGo Team on X-Border Stablecoin Payments
Wizz Financial announced the completion of its first stablecoin‑powered cross‑border remittance, sending funds from the United States to 80 countries using BitGo’s wallet and eTrade services. The transaction showcases the launch of Wizz’s proprietary stablecoin and blockchain strategy via the...
SEC and CFTC Sign MoU as Watchdogs Look to End ‘Regulatory Turf Wars’
The SEC and CFTC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to end decades‑long regulatory turf wars and launch a Joint Harmonisation Initiative. The agreement targets a fit‑for‑purpose framework for crypto, dual‑registered trading venues, modernised clearing, and streamlined trade‑data reporting. By...
Binance Says US Midterms Could Boost Bitcoin and Stocks
Binance Research reports that U.S. midterm elections have historically been followed by strong rebounds in risk assets, with the S&P 500 gaining about 19 % and Bitcoin rising roughly 54 % over the three post‑midterm years on record. The analysis, released eight months...
South Korea Plans to Use AI for Crypto Tax Enforcement
South Korea’s National Tax Service (NTS) is bidding for an AI‑backed platform to monitor cryptocurrency transactions ahead of a 22 % tax on digital‑asset gains slated for January 2027. The project, valued at roughly 3 billion won ($2 million), will use machine‑learning to flag...
Ledgible and Label Launch Digital Asset Reporting Solution
Ledgible and Label have formed a strategic partnership to deliver an end‑to‑end digital‑asset reporting solution for global financial institutions. The joint offering combines Ledgible’s blockchain transaction aggregation and tax calculation platform with Label’s regulatory reporting and data‑quality engine, producing standardized,...
From Market Noise to Strategy: How Belgian Traders Turn Trade News and Economic Signals Into Profitable Cryptocurrency Trading
Belgian cryptocurrency traders are navigating a flood of information, but the landscape shifted dramatically in 2026 with the EU’s MiCA regulation taking effect and KBC Bank launching a regulated Bitcoin and Ethereum offering to its 4 million retail clients. The new...
Best Bitcoin Treasury Solutions for Startups
Startups are increasingly adding Bitcoin to their balance sheets as a hedge against inflation, a diversification tool, and a signal of innovation. The article outlines the core components of a Bitcoin treasury, including purchase timing, secure storage, and regulatory compliance....
JPMorgan Sued over Alleged Role in $328M Crypto Ponzi Scheme
Investors have filed a proposed class action accusing JPMorgan of enabling a $328 million crypto Ponzi scheme run by Goliath Ventures. The complaint alleges the bank ignored red flags, allowing suspicious wire transfers into Coinbase wallets while serving as Goliath’s sole...
US Prosecutors Urge Judge to Deny Sam Bankman-Fried Retrial Bid: Report
U.S. prosecutors have urged a federal judge to deny Sam Bankman‑Fried’s request for a new trial, arguing he failed to meet the legal threshold for newly discovered evidence. The defense cited testimony from former FTX executives Ryan Salame and Daniel...
Crypto Coin Minute for March 12th, 2026 at 05:15 AM Pacific Time.
The SEC and CFTC announced a coordinated regulatory framework to oversee cryptocurrency markets. Mastercard launched a partnership program with 85 companies to accelerate crypto payments globally. Crypto ATM fraud surged 33% in 2025, driven by AI‑enabled scams, while Metaplanet unveiled...
Market Maker Virtu Expands OTC Crypto Pricing via New Talos Partnership
Virtu Financial announced integration with Talos, enabling streaming of spot digital‑asset liquidity to institutional clients. The partnership extends Virtu’s over‑the‑counter (OTC) crypto pricing capabilities and adds its liquidity to Talos’s provider network. Virtu, a long‑standing principal market maker across equities,...
New Zealand Regulator to Broaden FinTech Sandbox, Develop New “On-Ramp” License
New Zealand’s Financial Markets Authority announced an expansion of its fintech sandbox, extending controlled market access beyond the initial six‑firm pilot. The regulator is also drafting an “on‑ramp” restricted licence that lets innovative firms enter the market under defined conditions,...
Mastercard Boosts Agentic Commerce, Adds Crypto Network
Mastercard announced two strategic moves to broaden its revenue beyond card fees: a live agentic commerce test in Malaysia using its Agent Pay platform, and the launch of a global Crypto Partner Program that enlists over 85 cryptocurrency firms. The AI‑driven...
Bitcoin Holds Above $70,000 as U.S. Inflation Remains Subdued
Bitcoin held above the $70,000 mark on Wednesday, trading around $70,500 after the U.S. consumer price index rose 0.3% for the month, keeping annualized inflation at 2.4% in line with expectations. The broader crypto market nudged higher, with total market...
DeFi Protocol Developer Aave Labs Launches Protocol with Security Focus and App for Mainstream Crypto Adoption
Aave Labs unveiled Aave V4, a security‑by‑design upgrade, alongside a newly redesigned app aimed at mainstream crypto adoption. The V4 security program allocated $1.5 million, delivered 345 days of expert review, and involved top auditors and a public contest that found...
Global Citizen Solutions’ Report Examines 22 Countries’ Crypto Friendliness
Global Citizen Solutions released a briefing titled "Crypto Secure Jurisdictions: Where Crypto Actually Works" that evaluates how 22 countries are embedding digital assets into tax, licensing and banking systems. The report shifts investor focus from asset selection to the legal...
Ethena's Deployed Capital Slumps as Demand for Leverage Dries Up
WuBlockchain’s latest analysis shows Ethena’s deployed capital, a proxy for excess long demand, has collapsed to $791 million, an 85 % drop from its peak. The decline follows a 60 % reduction since Bitcoin fell to $60,000, leaving directional longs and shorts nearly...
AI Agents Can Now Transact Via MetaMask Without Accessing Private Keys, Says CoinFello
CoinFello unveiled an open‑source OpenClaw skill that lets AI agents, known as MoltBots, execute on‑chain transactions through MetaMask without ever accessing private keys. The skill leverages MetaMask’s Smart Accounts Kit, employing ERC‑4337 smart accounts and ERC‑7710 delegations to grant narrowly...
Kraken Enters Enterprise Crypto Infrastructure Market with Payward Services
Kraken’s parent company Payward Inc. has launched Paywall Services, a B2B infrastructure platform that consolidates stablecoin payments, tokenized asset markets, trading, staking, lending and global fiat‑crypto funding into a single integration. Built on Kraken’s 15‑year operating history, the service combines...
Richer Than Gates and Bloomberg: Binance’s CZ Sees $47 Billion Wealth Surge After Prison Release
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao’s net worth has surged to about $110 billion, overtaking Bill Gates and Michael Bloomberg. The increase represents a $47 billion jump in 17 months following his guilty plea, $50 million fine, and four‑month prison stint. Zhao still controls roughly...