Japan Moves to Regulate Crypto: New Rules Expected by 2026
Japan is preparing to introduce new regulations that could transform the legal status of cryptocurrencies. According to Nikkei, the Financial Services Agency (FSA) plans to classify cryptocurrencies as financial products, partially aligning them with regulations for stocks and bonds.
This change is significant as it could bring cryptocurrencies under insider
Ripple Partners with Chipper Cash to Expand Crypto Payments in Africa
Ripple has announced a partnership with Chipper Cash, an African fintech platform, to facilitate cryptocurrency-based cross-border payments in Africa. According to a statement released on March 27, Chipper Cash will utilize Ripple Payments to improve the speed and accessibility of international money transfers.
The partnership aims to reduce high costs,
U.S. Seizes $201,400 in Crypto Allegedly Tied to Hamas
The U.S. Department of Justice announced on Thursday that it has seized $201,400 in cryptocurrency funds suspected of being intended for the Hamas group. According to authorities, the funds were held in Tether (USDT) and were traced to addresses used to launder over $1.5 million in virtual
USDC Market Cap Breaks 60 Billion A Symbol of Stability
USDC, the stablecoin issued by Circle, recently surpassed $60 billion in market capitalization, a symbolic milestone marking a new phase in the evolution of this digital asset. The significant growth of USDC highlights the increasing strength of stablecoins, especially those backed by tangible assets and regulated, within the crypto ecosystem.
The Blockchain Group Acquires 580 BTC Boosting Holdings to 620 BTC
The Blockchain Group, a French blockchain company, announced on March 26 the purchase of 580 BTC for approximately €47.3 million ($50.8 million). Following this transaction, the company's total Bitcoin holdings reached 620 BTC.
According to the company’s statements, this investment reflects its confidence in Bitcoin
North Carolina moves to integrate crypto into state pensions
North Carolina could become one of the first U.S. states to integrate crypto assets into pension funds. Two bills, introduced in March in the House of Representatives and Senate, propose allocating up to 5% of pension fund assets into cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.
The initiative comes as cryptocurrencies gain recognition
BlackRock launches its first Bitcoin ETP in Europe
BlackRock has launched its first Bitcoin exchange-traded product (ETP) in Europe, named iShares Bitcoin ETP. The product is listed on stock exchanges in Paris, Amsterdam, and Frankfurt, marking BlackRock’s first cryptocurrency initiative outside North America.
The ETP operates from Switzerland and is available under the symbols IB1T and BTCN
Trump Media and Crypto.com to launch digital asset ETFs
Trump Media has signed a non-binding agreement with Crypto.com to launch a series of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that will include digital assets and securities.
The agreement, which involves Trump Technology Corp (TMTG) — the operator of the Truth Social platform and fintech brand Truth.Fi — is subject to regulatory approval,
Donald Trump-backed USD1 stablecoin launched on BNB Chain and Ethereum
World Liberty Financial, supported by former president Donald Trump, launched a stablecoin, USD1, on March 4th, with a supply cap of 3.5 million dollars.
The project was launched on the BNB Chain and Ethereum blockchains, but the stablecoin is not yet available for trading. Changpeng Zhao, former CEO of
El Salvador’s National Library launches Bitcoin node and education hub
El Salvador’s National Library has launched a Bitcoin node and an educational center dedicated to cryptocurrency. This initiative is part of the country’s efforts to increase citizens’ access to blockchain technology and promote financial education in the crypto space.
The project includes operating a Bitcoin node managed by