Waters argues that access to critical financial infrastructure should not be granted without full transparency.
The Trust Wallet Agent Kit infrastructure lets AI agents execute real crypto transactions across more than 25 blockchains.
Officials said the measures aim to target the financial infrastructure behind scams, including platforms used to sell stolen data.
Its dissent still centers on the bill's language that would prevent platforms from paying yield on stablecoin holdings.
The update zeroes in on how market maker setups are structured, signaling that deal terms and trading behavior are now part of Binance’s scrutiny.
Onchain protocols and apps will now be able to stream Coinbase's order book and derivatives trading data directly.
Bitget Wallet launched the Onchain Payments Matrix, connecting Ripple, Mastercard, and Tether within a global stablecoin payments network.
Kraken is set to be the first platform to integrate STS’s structured products, according to an announcement on Wednesday.
South Korea's FSC said this may be linked to an increase in arbitrage activities amid volatility in the crypto market.
The board also approved a $1 billion share repurchase program in May 2024 and $500 million repurchase in April 2025.
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The NYSE, part of Intercontinental Exchange, has partnered with Securitize to develop its 24/7 tokenized securities platform.
Additional contracts cover major cryptocurrency-related stocks, such as Strategy, Coinbase, Robinhood, and Circle.
US senators recently introduced the 'Prediction Markets Are Gambling Act' to ban sports betting on prediction markets.
The price target cut reflects both weaker trading assumptions and a broader compression in exchange valuation multiples.
CoinDCX called the report "false" and said the fraud was carried out through a copycat website by impersonators, not through its platform.
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
Coinbase has introduced stock perpetual futures for eligible non-U.S. users, with selected ETF products also available.
Gemini is facing a class-action lawsuit in New York accusing it of misleading investors about its strategy before and after its 2025 IPO.
Coinbase is directing some Commerce users to a seed-phrase recovery flow ahead of a March 31 migration deadline. The issue sits inside Coinbase’s shutdown plan for legacy Commerce wallets. In its transition guide, Coinbase says users with funds in a Commerce wallet must withdraw them before March 31, 2026, when the Commerce portal and withdrawal […]
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The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
FTX's fourth round of distributing bankruptcy recoveries arrives at a different moment. The estate will begin sending roughly $2.2 billion to eligible creditors on Mar. 31, just as Bitcoin (BTC) pushed back above $70,000 into what Glassnode called a thin $72,000-$82,000 on-chain zone. FTX announced on Mar. 18 that its fourth distribution will begin Mar. […]
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Crypto.com cut 12% of its staff, or about 180 roles based on a prior headcount, as CEO Kris Marszalek pointed to an AI integration shift.
This marks the fourth distribution for the bankrupt FTX exchange, which has already repaid over $6 billion to former users and investors.
"We reject the idea that a deal has to come together in the next several weeks," said TD Cowen’s Jaret Seiberg.
The main reason for the growth in "non-crypto" contracts can be attributed to the ability for HIP-3 markets to operate 24/7.
AgentKit will enable World-verified individuals to delegate their World IDs to AI agents, including on Coinbase's x402 protocol.
The Scarcity Index flipped to +0.48, a reading that lines up with a clear drop in XRP held on exchanges and signals that less XRP is sitting in tradable wallets than the recent average. CryptoQuant data shows the move was most visible on Binance, where on-platform balances have moved lower over the past weeks. Related Reading: Another Bitcoin Buy Coming? Saylor Sparks Speculation With ‘Orange Dots’ Post Exchange Balances Have Fallen Reports indicate a portion of XRP once held on exchanges has been shifted into private wallets. Large transfers off Binance and other venues reduced the amount of XRP readily available for quick trades. That can shrink the liquid float — the coins traders can buy and sell instantly — even though the total supply of XRP remains unchanged. Based on reports, some of the outflows appear to be custodial moves to cold storage or institutional custody, not token burns. When holders move assets off exchanges, tokens aren’t destroyed; they’re simply harder to access for fast selling. Traders watching on-chain flows see that as accumulation by holders who prefer possession over sitting on an exchange. Short Positions Loom Over Price Open interest in derivatives markets shows short positions clustered above current price levels, and that concentration matters. Reports note if buying volume grows quickly, those short positions can trigger stop-outs and push price sharply in one direction. ???? $XRP SUPPLY IS THINNING ON BINANCE. The Scarcity Index just flipped to +0.48. That means less XRP is sitting on exchanges than the historical average. Coins are being pulled into private wallets. Supply is quietly disappearing. This is NOT moon math. It’s basic economics.… pic.twitter.com/af1gdWnJUj — Xaif Crypto????????|???????? (@Xaif_Crypto) March 15, 2026 That makes markets more sensitive. But sensitivity doesn’t equal certainty. Price still needs buyers. A thinner exchange float can amplify moves when volume arrives, but it won’t create demand out of nothing. Data shows the Scarcity Index is one lens among many. Analysts and traders typically compare it with total exchange reserves across platforms, order book depth, and derivatives positioning to assess risk. If only one exchange shows declining balances, the signal is weaker than if multiple major venues report the same trend. Signals Require Multiple Confirmations According to on-chain observers, a single positive reading of a scarcity metric is not conclusive. Market participants usually look for corroborating signs: cross-exchange reserve declines, inflows into institutional custody products, rising buy volumes, or shifts in open interest that support a directional move. Without those, the scarcity reading is incomplete. Reports indicate the community reaction is mixed. Some traders interpret lower exchange balances as a bullish sign because there may be fewer sellers. Others caution that large holders can still redistribute coins back to exchanges and that a single exchange’s data can be noisy. Related Reading: WLFI Holders Face New 6-Month Lockup Rule To Gain Voting Power Based on the current data, expect volatility if buying picks up and shorts are forced to cover. Watch total exchange reserves, order book liquidity, and derivative metrics together. For now, the Scarcity Index flip to +0.48 is a notable data point. Reports from market watchers and custodians will determine whether it becomes the start of a broader trend or remains a short-lived signal. Featured image from Bitpanda Blog, chart from TradingView
The fund bought approximately $14.6M worth of Class B stock in Stripe and invested $20M in ElevenLabs by purchasing Series D preferred stock.
The two plan to allow foreign tourists to use digital assets for payments on South Korean goods and services.