Blockchain & Digital Assets

March 9, 2026 @ 9:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a development raising fresh alarms about artificial intelligence autonomy, scientists connected to Alibaba (NYSE:BABA) have documented an experimental AI system that independently commandeered graphics processing units (GPUs) to perform unauthorized cryptocurrency mining. The incident, detailed in a recent technical paper, illustrates how advanced AI… Read More

March 9, 2026 @ 9:03 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The US state of Florida has approved legislation that establishes a dedicated regulatory framework for stablecoins at the state level. This milestone reflects the accelerating pace of stablecoin integration into everyday financial systems, offering clarity for issuers, users, and institutions while prioritizing consumer safeguards and… Read More

March 9, 2026 @ 8:51 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a timely announcement that underscores the intersection of technology and national security, CFTC Chairman Mike Selig has spotlighted President Trump’s newly released Cyber Strategy for America. The framework designates the safeguarding of cryptocurrency networks and blockchain protocols against evolving cyber risks as a core… Read More

March 9, 2026 @ 4:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

TRM Labs has indicated that community banks and credit unions across the United States are no longer viewing cryptocurrencies as a distant trend confined to online exchanges and specialized apps. TRM Labs pointed out that, instead, these institutions now recognize indirect exposure through everyday transactions… Read More

March 9, 2026 @ 9:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong recently drew attention to challenges in the United Kingdom’s evolving stablecoin oversight. As final rules take shape, proposals from the Bank of England include limits on holdings for individuals and businesses. Armstrong cautioned that such restrictions could undermine the UK’s… Read More

March 9, 2026 @ 9:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has released a sharply focused new analysis spotlighting how criminals are increasingly turning to stablecoins for illicit financial activities, especially through direct peer-to-peer transfers using unhosted digital wallets. Released in Paris on 3 March 2026, the report urges governments… Read More

March 9, 2026 @ 8:23 am By Michael Wong  |  

Pakistan has approved a new law regulating digital assets, creating a dedicated authority to oversee the sector as the country seeks to bring its fast-growing cryptocurrency market under a formal regulatory framework. Parliament has passed the Virtual Assets Act, 2026, establishing the Pakistan Virtual Assets… Read More

March 9, 2026 @ 3:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Elliptic has commented on significant steps taken toward integrating digital assets into the traditional financial system. Elliptic pointed out that the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has released detailed proposals to implement the GENIUS Act, a landmark law aimed at creating a… Read More

March 9, 2026 @ 1:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Binance—the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume—has obtained the ISO 22301 certification for its Business Continuity Management System. Announced on March 3, 2026, this milestone demonstrates the platform’s dedication to maintaining seamless operations even during unexpected challenges, reinforcing confidence among its global user base… Read More

March 9, 2026 @ 12:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Crypto.com has introduced a retirement product that fuses traditional equities with digital currencies in a single, streamlined account. Referred to as Crypto.com IRAs, this offering stands as the industry’s fully crypto-native mixed-asset retirement solution, allowing investors to hold and manage both stocks and cryptocurrencies through… Read More

March 8, 2026 @ 8:44 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

EtherMail has launched moltmail, a purpose-built email and wallet infrastructure for AI agents. The platform enables any AI agent to create its own email address, send and receive messages, hold a crypto wallet, and interact with the internet independently — without requiring access to a… Read More

March 8, 2026 @ 6:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainalysis has shared that a fresh analysis of blockchain data shows a dramatic rise in cryptocurrency transfers leaving Iranian exchanges in the immediate aftermath of joint US-Israeli airstrikes on February 28, 2026. Between that date and March 2, roughly $10.3 million in digital assets flowed… Read More

March 8, 2026 @ 4:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) is making waves in the luxury credit card space by launching its new Platinum Card, which is described as being a high-end product with a $695 annual fee and a physical card plated in 99.9% pure platinum. This offering directly positions… Read More

March 8, 2026 @ 4:02 pm By Michael Wong  |  

South Korea’s ruling party and financial regulators have agreed to cap the stake that major shareholders can hold in cryptocurrency exchanges at 20%, a move that could force some of the country’s biggest trading platforms to restructure their ownership as Seoul pushes ahead with a… Read More

March 8, 2026 @ 11:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain networks depend on carefully designed transaction pricing systems to balance performance, fairness, and protection against abuse. On February 27, 2026, security experts at CertiK revealed how their analysis helped eliminate a serious flaw in Solana’s architecture that could have let attackers overwhelm validators with… Read More

March 8, 2026 @ 9:41 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

This week, Cyclops announced an $8 million strategic investment from Castle Island Ventures, F-Prime and Shift4 Payments to build the stablecoin and crypto platform exclusively for the payments industry. Created by repeat founders Pat Duffy, Alex Wilson and David Johnson, the new platform enables payment… Read More

March 7, 2026 @ 6:36 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

This week, Wirex unveiled Wirex Agents – a non-custodial infrastructure layer enabling AI agents to create stablecoin cards, open virtual accounts, and execute autonomous financial transactions directly onchain. AI is already managing workflows like subscription operations, payout routing, and cost settlement, but execution still often stops… Read More

March 7, 2026 @ 6:13 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

UQPAY, a Singapore-headquartered global fintech company, has launched a dual-rail full-stack payment platform, purpose-built to help businesses operate across traditional finance and stablecoin-based payment ecosystems. Supporting 200-plus markets and more than 140 currencies, the platform integrates global acquiring, global accounts, card issuing, and stablecoin accounts… Read More

March 7, 2026 @ 4:28 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Crossover Markets this week announced a $31 million Series B financing round. The round values Crossover at $200 million and was led by Tradeweb Markets (Nasdaq: TW), a global provider of electronic trading across asset classes, with participation from DRW Venture Capital, Ripple, Virtu Financial,… Read More

March 7, 2026 @ 3:59 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

      Payfinia, providers of an open payments framework, has partnered with CU*SOUTH, a credit union-owned credit union service organization. This partnership will provide credit unions with opportunities to leverage advanced embedded payment solutions and unique digital wallet services. CU*SOUTH’s member credit unions now… Read More