French public investment bank Bpifrance announced plans to accelerate its digital asset investment strategy, committing up to €25 million to support French blockchain companies through direct investments in crypto tokens. The move marks a rare foray by a sovereign-backed fund into decentralized financial markets and highlights France’s ambitions to lead in emerging technologies. The announcement […]
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The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) said its Digital Dirham would launch for retail use in the final quarter of 2025. According to a March 27 statement, the currency would be available through regulated banks, fintech companies, exchange houses, and licensed financial firms. Once live, the Digital Dirham will support smart contracts […]
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Grayscale Investments is moving forward with its efforts to introduce a spot Avalanche exchange-traded fund (ETF) product to the market. On March 27, Nasdaq applied to list and trade the Grayscale Avalanche Trust shares as an exchange-traded fund with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Despite the ETF filing, AVAX’s price is down more […]
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South Carolina has taken a significant step toward integrating digital assets into state-level financial strategy. On March 27, the state lawmakers introduced a new bill to create a Bitcoin reserve to safeguard public funds from inflation. At the same time, the state dropped its lawsuit against Coinbase over alleged securities violations tied to its staking […]
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Panama has unveiled a sweeping draft bill aimed at regulating cryptocurrencies and fostering the development of blockchain-based services, signaling a renewed effort to position the country as a fintech leader in Latin America. The proposed law establishes a legal framework for using digital assets in financial transactions, establishes licensing requirements for service providers, and includes […]
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GameStop shares plunged over 15% on March 27, posting their sharpest single-day decline in nearly a year. The drop comes less than a day after the company revealed a surprise move to invest in Bitcoin using proceeds from a $1.3 billion convertible bond sale. Despite initial optimism, the announcement raised fresh doubts about the future of […]
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BlackRock’s Global Allocation Fund increased its exposure to Bitcoin (BTC) through its spot exchange-traded fund, iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), by roughly 1,810% since the ETF was launched in January 2024. According to a filing submitted to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on March 2, the fund held 821,664 shares of IBIT as of Jan. […]
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Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), is exploring the integration of Circle’s stablecoin products—USD Coin (USDC) and US Yield Coin (USYC)—across its financial infrastructure. According to a March 27 announcement, the initiative will examine how these stablecoins could be integrated across ICE’s exchanges, clearing operations, and market data […]
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GameStop is planning a private offering of $1.3 billion in convertible senior notes to fund general corporate purposes and Bitcoin (BTC) purchases for its treasury, according to a March 26 announcement. The announcement follows GameStop’s March 25 disclosure of an updated treasury strategy that will include digital assets. While the company did not disclose the […]
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Bernstein believes Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, could amass more than 1 million Bitcoin (BTC) by 2033 in a bullish market cycle, Benzinga reported on March 26, citing a research note. The projection issued by Bernstein analysts, outlines two vastly different paths for the company depending on macroeconomic conditions and Bitcoin’s long-term price trajectory. Bull […]
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Rumble CEO Chris Pavlovski and Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino highlighted the growing potential of the Rumble Wallet today, suggesting its impact could significantly reshape digital asset adoption among global content creators. Pavlovski announced via social media that the Rumble Wallet will enable creators to monetize content more efficiently than traditional advertising methods, particularly in international […]
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Asia Web3 Alliance Japan has formally submitted a proposal to the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Crypto Task Force, urging the creation of a joint regulatory partnership between Japan and the United States to advance tokenization and web3 development. The proposal, dated March 25 and addressed to Commissioner Hester Peirce, called for a coordinated […]
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Custodia Bank and Vantage Bank have issued the first US bank-backed stablecoin, called Avit, on a public blockchain network, according to a March 25 press release. The stablecoin was used in a series of test transactions with a business customer. The pilot included minting, transferring, and redeeming tokens on the Ethereum (ETH) mainnet using the […]
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Three US states—Arizona, Kentucky, and Oklahoma—have launched new legislative efforts to support Bitcoin. During the past day, lawmakers in these states have introduced or passed bills to protect crypto rights, encourage Bitcoin investment, and set up state-managed reserves. Arizona’s Bitcoin Reserves bills Arizona is moving forward with two Bitcoin-focused bills that cleared the House Rules […]
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Crypto.com has announced a strategic partnership with Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) and Yorkville America to roll out a suite of exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The initiative, revealed on March 24, will introduce TMTG-branded ETFs combining digital and traditional assets. ETF move These products will feature a crypto-heavy ETF basket, including Bitcoin, Crypto.com’s native Cronos […]
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Polymarket has added support for Solana (SOL) wallet deposits, a move designed to lower transaction costs and improve user experience as the blockchain-based prediction market continues its meteoric rise. The integration brings one of the industry’s fastest, lowest-cost networks to a platform that has already cemented itself as a leading venue for event-based forecasting. The […]
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Asset management firm 21Shares has deepened its European footprint by launching three new crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) on Nasdaq Stockholm, according to a March 24 announcement. The newly introduced products are the 21Shares Bitcoin Core ETP (CBTC), the 21Shares Solana Staking ETP (ASOL), and the 21Shares XRP ETP (AXRP). With the listings on Nasdaq Stockholm, […]
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Bitcoin (BTC) may be evolving into more than just a hedge against financial instability — it could now be considered a bona fide tech stock, according to a new analysis by Standard Chartered head of digital assets research Geoffrey Kendrick. In a research report shared with CryptoSlate on March 24, Kendrick proposed reconfiguring the famed […]
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Japan-based Bitcoin investment firm Metaplanet has reported a record-breaking daily trading volume of ¥50.4 billion (around $337 million) following its latest BTC acquisition. The surge places the company 13th among Japanese firms in terms of trading activity, outpacing automotive giant Toyota, which has the country’s highest market capitalization. Metaplanet CEO Michael Gerovich confirmed the milestone […]
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The Open House Group, a prominent Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed real estate firm, has expanded its crypto payment options to include XRP, SOL, and DOGE. This addition brings the total number of accepted digital currencies on the company’s platform to five, complementing the previously supported Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). As Japan’s fifth-largest real estate company […]
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Australia is taking decisive steps toward establishing a clear regulatory framework for the crypto sector, according to the Treasury’s Statement on Developing an Innovative Australian Digital Asset Industry. The Treasury said the move aims to provide greater consumer protection, reduce risk, and bring much-needed clarity to the industry. Regulatory framework Under the proposed framework, certain […]
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has overhauled its balance of payments standards to reflect the growing impact of digital assets. According to the newly released Balance of Payments Manual, Seventh Edition (BPM7), cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) are now classified as non-produced nonfinancial assets, while certain tokens are treated akin to equity holdings. The updated manual, […]
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A top White House crypto official said this week that the Trump administration is considering revaluing decades-old gold certificates as a novel way to expand the country’s Bitcoin (BTC) holdings without increasing the federal deficit. Bo Hines, who leads the President’s Council of Advisers on Digital Assets, said during an interview on the Crypto in […]
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Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, revealed that it secured over $700 million from a recent preferred stock offering designed to purchase more Bitcoin. On March 21, the firm confirmed the sale of 8.5 million shares of its Series A Perpetual STRF Preferred Stock. Each share was priced at $85 and offered a 10% annual dividend. […]
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Lloyds Auctions has announced the auction of XBT.com, a domain name with strong ties to Bitcoin’s historical identity in traditional finance. Bidding starts at $2,798,917. The listing claims the auction, closing on March 28, has already generated considerable media attention and industry speculation and represents a unique opportunity to acquire a digital asset associated with […]
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The US government may be preparing to overhaul the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), with blockchain technology set to play a pivotal role. A leaked internal memo has revealed that the Trump administration is evaluating a plan to reshape USAID’s structure, align it more closely with the State Department, and introduce emerging technologies […]
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Tokyo-listed Bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet has appointed Eric Trump, the son of US President Donald Trump, to its newly formed Strategic Board of Advisors. Metaplanet announced Trump’s appointment on March 21, confirming that he will join as the first official member of the new advisory board. The board aims to unite influential voices committed to […]
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Coinbase has put forward a regulatory blueprint for digital assets, urging the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to establish clearer guidelines. The proposal follows a request from SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, who leads the agency’s crypto task force, for input on regulatory clarity. According to the exchange, this move aligns with growing efforts to […]
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Jan Kubíček, a Czech National Bank’s (CNB) board member, has reportedly questioned Bitcoin’s suitability as a reserve asset. He pointed to its legal uncertainty and price instability as key reasons for skepticism, casting doubt on whether the bank will integrate the digital asset into its portfolio. According to the report, Kubíček acknowledged that Bitcoin is […]
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North Dakota lawmakers have taken a decisive step toward regulating crypto ATMs, approving a bill imposing a $2,000 daily transaction limit per user. On March 18, the state Senate passed House Bill 1447, advancing legislation designed to curb fraud and enhance oversight. HB 1447 seeks to protect residents from rising fraud cases linked to crypto ATMs. According […]
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