Coinbase secures re-entry to Indian crypto market with FIU approval

Coinbase has secured approval from India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), positioning itself to re-enter the country’s crypto market. The exchange announced on March 11 that it intends to launch retail trading services later this year, with further investments and product rollouts to follow.

Paxos CEO urges US lawmakers to set cross-border stablecoin regulation

US lawmakers are set for a heated debate on stablecoin regulation, with key industry leaders expected to outline their vision for the future of digital asset oversight.Charles Cascarilla, co-founder and CEO of stablecoin issuer Paxos, is scheduled to testify before the House Financial Services Committee, urging lawmakers to establish “cross-jurisdictional reciprocity” in stablecoin regulations. In […]

What the OCC’s tone shift means for banks adopting crypto

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Europe Takes Lead in Crypto Banking Amid US Crypto Threat

Europe has emerged as a frontrunner in crypto banking outpacing global powers in the race. Though US President Donald Trump’s crypto policies pose a significant threat to Europe’s monetary autonomy, the continent leads in terms of crypto-friendly banks.

The Bank Secrecy Act Regime Threatens Trump’s Crypto Progress

On January 23, President Trump started delivering on his crypto promise. To seal the deal, he needs to work with Congress to fix the Bank Secrecy Act regime.

German Deutsche Börse to launch crypto custody with new Clearstream service

Clearstream, a subsidiary of Deutsche Börse, is set to launch crypto custody services for institutional clients. Deutsche Börse is Europe’s third-largest stock exchange.

Sentiment Shock: Investor Fear Erases $5.5 Trillion as Stock and Crypto Markets Collapse

According to analysis by The Kobeissi Letter, a rapid shift from extreme greed to extreme fear among investors—not the U.S.-China trade war—has driven a historic $5.5 trillion collapse in global markets since mid-February. Risk Aversion, Not Tariffs, Drives Historic $5.5 Trillion Market Crash The S&P 500 and cryptocurrency markets have collectively lost $5.

Kraken strengthens UK crypto regulatory standing with FCA electronic money license

Kraken has secured authorization as an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) from the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), marking a critical regulatory milestone in its expansion strategy in the United Kingdom. Trading under Payward Ltd, Kraken is also one of 31 crypto companies listed on the FCA’s “cryptoasset register.

Truemarkets, Once VitaliK Buterin’s Attraction, Officially Launches as a Decentralized Prediction Market

Truemarkets, the decentralized prediction markets platform with its Project Lead Milli often dubbed as “Celebrity” and based in New York, has finally launched today with its native token, $TRUE. Built on Ethereum and Base, Truemarkets first gained attention last year when Ethereum co-founder VitaliK Buterin “endorsed” it.