Blockchain & Digital Assets

March 6, 2026 @ 4:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain security firm CertiK announced on March 5, 2026, that it has finished a proof-of-reserves verification for Gate Technology FZE, the Dubai arm of the Gate Group. The exchange, which operates under a license from the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), demonstrated full backing of… Read More

March 6, 2026 @ 8:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reached a resolution in its long-running case against cryptocurrency entrepreneur Justin Sun, permanently dropping all claims against him and the Tron Foundation. As part of the agreement, Rainberry Inc.—the company responsible for developing the BitTorrent platform and… Read More

March 6, 2026 @ 7:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a significant development bringing together Wall Street players with digital asset focused initiatives, Intercontinental Exchange (ICE)—(NYSE:ICE) the operator of the New York Stock Exchange—has secured a minority stake in OKX, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges. Announced on March 5, 2026, the strategic… Read More

March 6, 2026 @ 7:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) is pushing its bank-issued digital dollar forward, blending traditional finance with blockchain capabilities. The developments underscore growing confidence in regulated stablecoins for everyday payments and institutional use. Recently this month, SoFi revealed an expanded collaboration with Mastercard (NYSE: MA). The partnership allows… Read More

March 6, 2026 @ 6:41 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a significant step toward regulatory clarity in the evolving digital asset space, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the Federal Reserve Board, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) jointly released new guidance and feedback on key issues. The document addresses… Read More

March 5, 2026 @ 3:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CoinGecko has indicated that centralized exchanges have long served as the primary gateways for cryptocurrency trading, offering deep liquidity to retail and institutional participants alike. In 2025, these platforms collectively handled nearly $80 trillion in spot and perpetuals volume. Yet analysis from CoinGecko reveals that… Read More

March 5, 2026 @ 3:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Ripple has significantly upgraded its flagship Ripple Payments service, positioning it as a complete, enterprise-grade solution for movement of both traditional fiat and digital assets worldwide. The enhancements mark a pivotal step in the company’s strategy to simplify cross-border transactions, eliminating the fragmentation that has… Read More

March 5, 2026 @ 7:48 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Global payments provider Visa (NYSE: V) has announced an expansion of its partnership with Bridge, a stablecoin infrastructure platform and Stripe company. The move, revealed on March 3, 2026, builds on an initial collaboration unveiled in 2025 and aims to make stablecoin-backed Visa cards available… Read More

March 4, 2026 @ 7:50 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Tether has joined forces with the City of Lugano to launch Plan ₿ Phase II, a five-year strategy running through 2030 that extends their blockchain partnership. The collaboration includes a commitment of up to CHF 5 million, focused on expertise, infrastructure, research, and training. This… Read More

March 4, 2026 @ 7:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Sygnum, a global digital asset banking group, has introduced Sygnum Select, a new discretionary portfolio management service that adapts the time-tested model of Swiss private banking to cryptocurrencies and related investments. The platform went live on February 26, 2026, with active client mandates already in… Read More

March 4, 2026 @ 7:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the wake of recent U.S.-Israeli military actions against Iran, beginning around February 28, the country’s cryptocurrency landscape has shown resilience but also significant strain, according to blockchain analytics researchers at TRM Labs. Rather than sparking a surge in activity or mass capital exodus, the… Read More

March 4, 2026 @ 11:10 am By JD Alois  |  

Shares of Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) moved dramatically higher today following a public statement by President Donald Trump voicing his support for the crypto industry and disappointment regarding legacy banks holding up the crypto market infrastructure legislation. Currently, Coinbase shares are trading at around $208 $209, a… Read More

March 4, 2026 @ 9:32 am By JD Alois  |  

President Donald Trump took to Truth Social yesterday to lambast legacy banks and their inability to compromise on crypto market infrastructure legislation. The CLARITY Act (or whatever it ends up being called) remains stalled in the Senate largely due to pushback from incumbent banks and… Read More

March 4, 2026 @ 8:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Global investment platform Kraken (Payward) is sharply focused on product development. The crypto exchange has shared key updates that signal deeper integration between crypto and traditional finance, stronger internal product excellence, and tangible user benefits. Announced on March 4, 2026, these developments reinforce the platform’s… Read More

March 4, 2026 @ 8:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In the wake of recent US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran, blockchain analytics firm Elliptic has reported a dramatic 700% increase in cryptocurrency outflows from Nobitex, the country’s leading digital asset exchange. This spike, occurring mere minutes after the initial attacks, underscores how crypto assets are increasingly… Read More

March 4, 2026 @ 8:02 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Stablecoins are emerging as a cornerstone for autonomous transactions powered by artificial intelligence. Blockchain security firm CertiK highlights how AI agents are transforming commerce by handling payments without human intervention, leveraging stablecoins like USDC for seamless operations. These digital assets offer instant settlement in mere… Read More

March 3, 2026 @ 6:51 pm By JD Alois  |  

Jamie Dimon, the CEO and Chairman of JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM), wants stablecoin issuers to offer rewards on payments, not on balances, according to an interview this week with CNBC. Banks kindof already do this with credit cards. The ongoing debate over whether stablecoin holders should… Read More

March 3, 2026 @ 5:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The payments sector is in the midst of a profound shift, fueled by technological advancements that are reshaping how banks and retailers operate. Insights from KPMG highlight the urgency for modernization, as digital innovations challenge traditional models and open new avenues for efficiency and customer… Read More

March 3, 2026 @ 5:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As the financial technology sector expands with wide-ranging use-cases, the researchers at CB Insights have outlined several transformative trends set to reshape banking, payments, and investments in 2026. Drawing from market data, company moves, and emerging technologies, these forecasts highlight a shift toward more integrated,… Read More

March 3, 2026 @ 2:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

DriveWealth, a provider of brokerage infrastructure, has revealed a strategic alliance with Kalshi, a key player focused on regulated prediction trading. This collaboration, unveiled on February 26, 2026, seeks to incorporate Kalshi’s specialized contracts tied to real-world occurrences into DriveWealth’s application programming interface (API)-driven trading… Read More