If the Cryptocurrency Working Group established by Trump is as enthusiastic as its mastermind, we could see some bold policy frameworks issued in the USA. Countries like India and the EU have been generally conservative in their approach to crypto, even though there is no outright ban.
With its support for Flávio, Bitget becomes the first crypto exchange to participate in the competition and will have its own car in Latin America's largest Grand Touring category.
Dubey highlighted concerns about cryptocurrency, pointing out that Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has consistently stated that cryptocurrencies are not legal tender. Despite this stance, the Supreme Court ruled against restrictions on cryptocurrency exchanges, allowing them to continue operations.
The announcement comes amid the growing adoption of stablecoins globally. Last year, stablecoin transaction volumes surpassed those of Visa and Mastercard combined, signaling a shift in how digital assets are being utilized for everyday transactions.
The study paints a fascinating picture of how crypto adoption is unfolding globally. While countries like the United States boast an extensive network of 29,834 Bitcoin ATMs, it’s the UAE’s high crypto ownership rate of 25.3% and an adoption rate of 210% that have propelled it to the top spot.
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).
With the latest authorization, HashKey Capital can market and distribute investment funds and structured products, including those tied to virtual assets.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Global, March 11th, 2025 – Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has appointed Intae Song as Chief Sales…
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."
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.
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?
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.
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.
The announcement triggered a significant rally in the crypto market. XRP spiked 32% to approximately $2.80, while ADA and SOL rose over 20%, crossing the $1 and $160 marks, respectively. BTC saw a 6% increase, trading above $91,000, and ETH climbed nearly 10% to $2,400.
The White House will host its first-ever Crypto Summit on Friday, March 7, an event expected to shape the future…
A key factor contributing to the market's turnaround appears to be a policy shift from the White House. U.S. President Donald Trump is set to host a crypto summit on March 7, bringing together industry leaders, investors, and members of the President's Working Group on Digital Assets.
Cryptocurrency trading is surging in India, with increasing participation from smaller cities, despite regulatory uncertainties and steep taxes. Many young…
