Hong Kong and Japan Collaborate on Stablecoin-Based Trade Settlement
The PoC will assess the feasibility and benefits of using stablecoins for international trade, addressing key regulatory and compliance challenges along the way.
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Pakistan is Exploring Bitcoin Mining As a Way to Utilize Surplus Electricity
The idea of integrating crypto mining into Pakistan’s energy framework has gained traction following a recent meeting between Power Minister Awais Leghari and Bilal Bin Saqib, CEO of the newly formed Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC).
HashKey Capital Gains Hong Kong’s Type 1 License for Crypto Brokerage
With the latest authorization, HashKey Capital can market and distribute investment funds and structured products, including those tied to virtual assets.
Lace Wallet Kicks Off Its Multichain Expansion, Adds Bitcoin Support
The integration comes at a time when Bitcoin’s role in decentralized finance (DeFi) is gaining traction. Despite being the foundation of the crypto industry, Bitcoin’s DeFi ecosystem remains in its early stages.
Linear Finance Announces AI-Driven 2025 Roadmap for Smarter DeFi Trading
Linear Finance’s 2025 roadmap uses AI at every step to transform its DeFi platform into a smarter, more efficient trading ecosystem. For users, this means richer insights, automated execution, and stronger risk controls at every turn.
SEC Drops Appeal Against Ripple, But Legal Battle Isn’t Over Yet
While the agency is stepping back from its appeal, Ripple has not yet agreed to withdraw its own challenge. The company continues to contest the $125 million fine imposed by the court and the ongoing injunction that restricts it from selling XRP to institutional investors without registering those transactions as securities.
DeFi Needs Institutions to Grow, Says Securitize CEO Carlos Domingo
The broader vision behind Converge stems from concerns over DeFi’s stagnation since its peak in 2021. Domingo believes the lack of institutional adoption has hindered further growth, potentially limiting the next market cycle’s full potential.
Strategy to Raise $500M via Strife Offering to Expand Bitcoin Holdings
The move comes as Strategy continues to aggressively accumulate Bitcoin. On Monday, the firm disclosed the purchase of approximately $10.7 million worth of Bitcoin, bringing its total holdings to an estimated $41.4 billion.
U.S. SEC’s Hester Peirce Leads Crypto Task Force, Pushes for Clearer Regulations
She acknowledged that the last few years have been tumultuous for the industry, with enforcement actions often taking precedence over clear regulatory frameworks. Now, she hopes to provide more definitive guidance and work toward distinguishing which aspects of crypto regulation fall under the SEC’s jurisdiction.
Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Allowed to Temporarily Leave France; Relocates to Dubai
As per reports, a French court granted Durov permission to leave the country on March 13, allowing him to travel to Dubai. The specifics of the court’s decision remain undisclosed, but the move has drawn attention given Dubai’s business-friendly environment and its lack of extradition agreements with several nations.
Abu Dhabi’s MGX Invests $2 Billion in Binance
MGX, an AI-focused fund launched last year, is chaired by Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed al-Nahyan, the UAE’s national security adviser and a key figure in the country’s push for artificial intelligence-driven economic diversification.
Ripple Secures DFSA License to Offer Regulated Blockchain-Powered Payments in the UAE
Since establishing its Middle East headquarters in DIFC in 2020, Ripple has been expanding its footprint in the region. Currently, around 20% of its global customer base operates in the Middle East, a region noted for its high institutional readiness for crypto adoption.
MoonPay Acquires Stablecoin Firm Iron in $100M+ Deal to Expand Crypto Payments
With this deal, MoonPay’s financial services will extend to enterprise-grade stablecoin offerings, enabling businesses to accept cross-border stablecoin payments and hold multi-currency treasuries or yield-bearing assets, such as U.S. Treasury bills.
Turkey Introduces New Crypto Regulations for Crypto Asset Service Providers
Turkey’s regulatory push comes as global authorities intensify efforts to establish comprehensive crypto frameworks. Governments worldwide are working to strike a balance between fostering innovation and mitigating risks associated with digital assets.
Can PI Hit $5 Amid Market Optimism?
Speculation regarding PI’s listing on Binance has been a significant driver of investor enthusiasm. A Binance listing is often seen as a major milestone for any cryptocurrency, as it enhances liquidity and exposure to a broader investor base.
Bitget Appoints Intae Song as the Chief Sales Officer to Drive New Growth Opportunities
Global, March 11th, 2025 – Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has appointed Intae Song as Chief Sales…
Core Hacker House India 2025: 400+ Builders Set to Shape Bitcoin DeFi in Bangalore
Core Hacker House India 2025 is set to be a launchpad for the next wave of innovation, bringing together top developers to experiment, launch, and scale BTCfi and AI-powered dApps on Bitcoin’s most advanced PoS chain.
Pi Network Coin Drops 10% as Binance Listing Faces New Doubts
Bybit co-founder and CEO Ben Zhou recently made controversial statements, likening Pi Network to a Ponzi scheme and calling it "more dangerous than meme coins."
Crypto Markets Decline as Bitcoin Drops Below $80K
The downturn coincided with a weak start for U.S. equity markets. The Nasdaq opened the week with a sharp 3% drop, while the S&P 500 declined by 2%, reflecting growing concerns over macroeconomic instability.
Quranium and Matter-ID Join Forces to Advance Quantum-Secure Digital Identity
Quranium and Matter-ID are exploring how decentralized authentication and cryptographically secure identity verification can enhance blockchain security while preserving user privacy.
Ignoring Crypto Won’t Make It Disappear; India Needs a Plan
The RBI has long maintained a cautious stance on crypto, issuing repeated warnings about its risks. However, this raises another question: If crypto has been such a pressing concern, why has India been slow to act on it?
Assam Police Crack Down on Rs 20 Crore Crypto Scam; Three Arrested
According to police sources, the fraudsters used online payment platforms such as PhonePe and Paytm to collect funds. The money was then converted into USDT (US Dollar Tokens) via Chinese crypto exchanges, including Binance, before being transferred to undisclosed international accounts.
Avalanche Launches WARP Chain, a New Layer 1 Blockchain for Web3 Gaming
WARP Chain is specifically tailored to address game developers' challenges when incorporating blockchain elements into their projects. The platform offers a suite of tools, including Web3 software development kits (SDKs), AI-driven tokenomics, and publishing support to streamline blockchain adoption.
Crypto VC Funding in Q1 2025: Web3, DePIN & RWA Startups Lead the Way
Despite the turbulence, venture capital (VC) firms have continued to invest heavily in blockchain and crypto startups, particularly in areas such as decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePINs), Web3 gaming, real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, and derivatives markets.