Blockchain & Digital Assets

March 10, 2026 @ 7:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Stablecoin issuer Circle (NYSE:CRCL) has announced a major expansion for its flagship products, making native USDC and its Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) officially available on EDGE Chain as of March 9, 2026. This integration delivers a fully regulated, dollar-backed stablecoin directly into one of the… Read More

March 10, 2026 @ 6:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CertiK has pointed out that as institutional investors flood into cryptocurrency markets, a critical vulnerability has emerged that traditional finance largely avoids: the inability to reliably verify the identity of transaction counterparties. Blockchain security firm CertiK highlights this “counterparty challenge” as a growing concern, noting… Read More

March 10, 2026 @ 12:59 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Payward, the parent company of the Kraken cryptocurrency exchange, has formed a strategic partnership with Nasdaq to create an advanced equities transformation gateway. This system will link permissioned tokenized equity markets with decentralized blockchain networks, powered by Payward’s xStocks framework. The goal is to enable… Read More

March 10, 2026 @ 11:03 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In another development focused on bridging traditional finance and digital assets, Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE: BR) has partnered with Crypto.com to integrate cryptocurrency trading directly into its renowned NYFIX order routing platform. Announced recently this month, this collaboration marks a pivotal expansion for institutional brokers… Read More

March 10, 2026 @ 7:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A pivotal bill aimed at establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets now faces serious delays, threatening the prospects of clearer rules that many in the sector have long sought. This market-structure measure, often referred to as the CLARITY Act, could provide much-needed legal… Read More

March 10, 2026 @ 3:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CertiK has indicated that the cryptocurrency industry in the United States has matured considerably, shifting from early battles for basic legitimacy to a concerted push for well-defined regulatory structures. Certik pointed out that  by the start of 2026, attention has turned to solidifying comprehensive rules… Read More

March 10, 2026 @ 1:54 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A whitepaper from Juniper Research sheds light on the accelerating overhaul of global cross-border payment systems. Titled, The Transformation of Cross-Border Payment Infrastructure, the report explores how traditional networks, innovative fintechs, and emerging technologies are reshaping international money movement for businesses, consumers, and financial institutions…. Read More

March 9, 2026 @ 10:57 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a policy shift, the US Department of the Treasury has informed lawmakers that certain cryptocurrency mixing tools offer genuine value for safeguarding user confidentiality in everyday transactions. Submitted under the GENIUS Act framework, the department’s latest assessment to Congress recognizes that individuals and businesses… Read More

March 9, 2026 @ 9:58 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Canadian authorities and leading institutions have wrapped up an innovative trial that introduced the country’s inaugural digital bond issued on blockchain-inspired networks. The effort, coordinated by the central bank, demonstrated how modern ledger systems can streamline the creation and handling of fixed-income securities, with all… Read More

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