Blockchain & Digital Assets

March 15, 2026 @ 4:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Anchorage Digital, operator of the US federally chartered digital asset focused bank, has introduced support for institutional liquid restaking through a strategic collaboration with Puffer Finance. The Ethereum-focused liquid restaking platform and infrastructure provider now allows qualified clients to engage in advanced yield-generating strategies directly… Read More

March 15, 2026 @ 4:51 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Virtu Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VIRT), a market-making firm know for its advanced technological solutions in providing liquidity across international markets, has forged a new connection with Talos. Talos stands out as a top-tier supplier of infrastructure, technology, and data services tailored for institutional investors in… Read More

March 15, 2026 @ 4:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has chosen to abandon its legal pursuit against Nader Al-Naji, the individual behind the innovative blockchain-based social media project originally known as BitClout. This resolution marks the end of a high-profile dispute that had cast somewhat of a… Read More

March 15, 2026 @ 1:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) officially signed a memorandum of understanding designed to enhance cooperation across shared regulatory responsibilities. This agreement marks a pivotal shift toward unified supervision in fast-evolving sectors, particularly digital assets, by addressing… Read More

March 15, 2026 @ 12:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Investment platform Kraken continues to push boundaries with new digital tools and insights that cater to developers, businesses, and investors . Recent announcements highlight the investing platform’s commitment to accessibility, infrastructure, and education on key milestones, solidifying its position as a key player in the… Read More

March 15, 2026 @ 10:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

TRM Labs indicated that Australia’s digital asset sector is experiencing steady expansion, positioning the nation as a key player in global web3 and blockchain activity. TRM Labs pointed out that recent blockchain intelligence analysis indicates that Australian-linked entities handled around USD 50 billion (AUD 71… Read More

March 15, 2026 @ 9:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

TRM Labs noted that authorities have detained John Daghita, who used the online handles “John” or “Lick,” in connection with the alleged theft of digital assets from wallets controlled by the United States government. TRM Labs pointed out that the operation unfolded on the Caribbean… Read More

March 15, 2026 @ 7:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In the evolving landscape of digital finance, stablecoins are emerging as a pivotal force, poised to redefine how value is transferred across borders and ecosystems. Billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller recently highlighted in an interview that these blockchain-based assets, which offer swifter and more affordable transaction… Read More

March 15, 2026 @ 1:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ripple, a Fintech firm focused on blockchain-powered enterprise tools for conventional and digital finance, has unveiled plans to acquire an Australian Financial Services License (AFSL). This strategic step marks a major expansion of the company’s regulated operations in the Asia-Pacific region, allowing it to broaden… Read More

March 14, 2026 @ 4:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PostFinance, a key subsidiary of Swiss Post, is reinforcing its market position through steady financial performance, structural enhancements, and expanded digital asset offerings amid evolving customer demands and economic pressures. In its annual results, Swiss Post Group delivered a resilient operating profit of 332 million… Read More

March 14, 2026 @ 4:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Taxbit has shared that the European Commission has issued a clear interpretation of the DAC8 directive, emphasizing that tax reporting requirements for digital assets extend to every user residing in the European Union. Taxbit also indicated that this update, detailed on the Commission’s official DAC8… Read More

March 14, 2026 @ 12:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

On March 5, 2026, Senator Elizabeth Warren sharply rebuked the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) following its agreement to wind down enforcement actions against cryptocurrency entrepreneur Justin Sun and several entities linked to the Tron blockchain. As the ranking Democrat on the Senate Banking Committee,… Read More

March 14, 2026 @ 6:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Kalshi and Polymarket, which are now the two leading prediction market platforms, are independently exploring fresh capital raises that could push their valuations close to $20 billion each, according to a recent Wall Street Journal report. The discussions, still said to be in their earliest… Read More

March 13, 2026 @ 4:58 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a significant legal development for the cryptocurrency sector, a U.S. federal judge has thrown out a high-profile civil suit accusing Binance, the world’s largest digital asset exchange of enabling terrorist activities. The ruling, however, leaves room for the accusers to return with more targeted… Read More

March 13, 2026 @ 3:03 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainalysis has noted that in a significant escalation of efforts to curb illicit funding for weapons programs, the US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed fresh sanctions on individuals and companies tied to North Korean IT worker schemes that rely heavily on… Read More

March 13, 2026 @ 3:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase Prime, the institutional arm of US based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN), has rolled out a major upgrade designed to streamline trading for professional investors. The platform now offers unified cross-margin functionality that spans spot markets, traditional derivatives, and regulated perpetual futures contracts. This update integrates… Read More

March 13, 2026 @ 11:28 am By JD Alois  |  

Tokenized assets will eventually become the norm. But growth has been slower than many predicted, largely due regulatory delays or political subterfuge. One area that should see quick adoption is the tokenization of Money Market Funds, low risk holdings of highly liquid assets that tend… Read More

March 13, 2026 @ 10:21 am By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is working on a limited exemption for the trading of tokenized securities. Tokenized securities, or digital securities, have been in the mix for years now mostly in private markets. By leveraging blockchain technology, activities and actions can be automated… Read More

March 13, 2026 @ 9:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CoinGecko noted that Bitcoin has decisively outperformed traditional assets over the past decade. However, recent market turbulence has flipped the script in 2026, according to a fresh CoinGecko research report titled “Bitcoin vs Traditional Assets Over 10 Years.” The analysis by Head of Research Zhong… Read More

March 13, 2026 @ 9:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The European Central Bank (ECB) has indicated that Eurosystem has taken a step forward in modernising Europe’s financial infrastructure by launching a comprehensive roadmap for tokenised finance. Recently this month, it unveiled the Appia initiative, designed to create an integrated, innovative and resilient ecosystem for… Read More