Stablecoins have surged since the U.S. election amid economic shifts and U.S. Treasury strategy.

In a new move, the OCC published the interpretive Letter 1183. This letter reaffirms that national banks and federal savings associations can engage in crypto-asset custody.

Spanish bank BBVA has received regulatory approval to offer Bitcoin and Ethereum trading to clients as the EU's MiCA regulation takes full effect.

The Cayman Islands has updated its cryptocurrency regulatory framework with the introduction of new licensing rules set to take effect on April 1, 2025.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is easing its stance on how US banks deal with crypto and stablecoin activities. In a new press release, the regulatory agency says that banks now have the green light to manage crypto assets, partake in certain stablecoin activities and participate in node verification networks.

Mike Novogratz sees recent U.S. regulatory changes as a pivotal moment for crypto, highlighting the OCC's move to integrate banks, the SEC's softened stance, and growing government support for stablecoins.

A wave of sell-offs has gripped the crypto market, dragging prices lower as macroeconomic uncertainty spooked traders on March 10. The downturn followed comments from U.S.

Japan's 40Y Bond Yield has hit 2.85%, dangerously close to its historic 3% high. Japan's predicament could cause a trickle-down effect that can spike U.S. yields and eventually send the crypto market into a downward spiral.

Eric Trump recently shifted his stance to suggest a long-term holding strategy for crypto assets.

The HUD has held meetings to discuss the possibility of using crypto and blockchain in some of its operations, ProPublica reported.

Crypto exchange Kraken, legally known as Payward Inc., is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) in early 2026. The company cites a more favorable regulatory environment under President Donald Trump, marking a significant shift from the constant regulatory hurdles the exchange suffered under the Biden administration.

Ever since its inception, the crypto market has been full of volatility, but the recent crash has again pointed out the unpredictability of digital assets. Under the current circumstances, $619M has been liquidated from the market in the last 24 hours.

Binance has taken decisive action against the market maker for GoPlus Security (GPS) and MyShell (SHELL). The trading platform banned them from further activities on the exchange and seized all profits from their operations.

William Banks, an artist and comedian from New York, pulled off one of the most chaotic crypto stunts in history—rugging $50,000 from a meme coin, donating it to Palestine, and breaking out of jail. His name has flooded X (formerly Twitter), with some calling him a scammer and others hailing him as Robin Hood.

North Korea's Lazarus hackers have pulled off another major crypto laundering operation, successfully cashing out $300 million from their record-breaking $1.5 billion heist on crypto exchange ByBit, according to blockchain analytics company Elliptic.

The HUD is exploring the potential use of blockchain and stablecoins to improve certain operational functions. The post US Housing Department Considers Blockchain and Stablecoin Integration to Enhance Operations appeared first on Cryptonews.

Robinhood has agreed to pay $29.75 million to settle investigations by FINRA regarding its supervision and compliance practices. The settlement includes a $26 million fine and $3.75 million in restitution to customers.

Changpeng Zhao (CZ), former Binance CEO, has urged Elon Musk to ban bots from X, stating he prefers interacting only with real users. CZ specifically called for disabling API posting to curb bot activity.

Ethereum's recent Pectra test on the Sepolia fork encountered an issue that was made worse by an unknown user sending zero-token transfers.

The crypto market today is dominated by bears, as the sentiments tremble in view of the Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) report cautioning about the FED being hawkish. And the worsening liquidations, which have crossed $600 Million. This has had a direct impact on the numbers of the crypto business, the market capitalisation has slipped by 4.

A crypto scam faked an endorsement from Justin Trudeau, with the phony then-prime minister advising viewers to use a sham platform to respond to Donald Trump's tariffs.

Robinhood has reached a $29.75 million settlement with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) following multiple investigations into its compliance and oversight practices.

Binance founder CZ called to ban AI bots, emphasizing that he “only wants to interact with humans.” The post CZ Calls Elon Musk to Clampdown ‘Bots' on X that Plague Users With Scam Messages appeared first on Cryptonews.

Last week, Trump hosted crypto leaders at the White House and unveiled a Bitcoin-first strategy, vowing to “never sell.” Here's the latest.

The Center for Political Accountability is sounding the alarm on the secretive and unaccountable political contributions made by cryptocurrency firms, particularly Coinbase and Ripple Labs.

Binance has banned a market maker linked to GoPlus Security and MyShell after detecting trading irregularities. According to a Mar.

Robinhood agreed to pay $29.75 million in fines and restitution for failing to respond to several “red flags” stemming from its supervision and compliance practices.

Crypto coins remained under pressure during the weekend even after Donald Trump announced his plans for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) and held the first crypto summit in Washington. Bitcoin's price has crashed below $83,000, while the valuation of most coins has dropped to $2.7 trillion.

Brazil's state-owned postal service mulls blockchain, crypto exchanges Gemini and Kraken are reportedly moving toward an IPO, and El Salvador reopens a veterinarian hospital funded through Bitcoin profits.

Another Sunday selloff has hit the crypto market, with Bitcoin (BTC) nearing a retest of its 2025 low around $78,000. Bitcoin is down over 11% in the past week, erasing most of its previous gains. It is currently trading at $82,176, down over 4% in the past 24 hours.

The US Housing Department has discussed possibly using a stablecoin to fund grants and tracking it using blockchain, ProPublica reports.

Explore the details of the $1.5 billion ByBit hack, reportedly the largest crypto heist, linked to North Korean hackers, as discussed by security expert Matt Gleason.

Following the price fall for prominent memecoins like LIBRA and TRUMP, users have reduced attention given to Pump.fun-generated meme tokens.

Cryptocurrency-wunderkind-turned-convicted-fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried is reportedly seeking a pardon from the Trump administration. As The New York Times (NYT) reported Friday (March 7), this effort — described in the article as a “long shot” — has included reaching out to D.C.

The Japanese government has signed off on proposals to reform laws governing crypto brokerages and stablecoins. The post Japanese Government Signs off on Crypto Brokerages, Stablecoin Reforms appeared first on Cryptonews.

Changpeng "CZ" Zhao has criticized the short-term crypto investment culture, in which investors are driven by greed.

Crypto exchange Binance banned a market maker for GoPlus Security (GPS) and the project MyShell (SHELL) over gross misconduct.

The crypto industry is more optimistic about the future of the digital assets as President Trump makes good on his plans to make the U.S. the bitcoin capital of the world.

Coinbase is adding 1,000 U.S. jobs as Trump's pro-crypto policies ignite a digital asset boom, with lawmakers racing to pass game-changing legislation before August.

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) poked holes at degens over the rush for quick and easy gains in the cryptoverse. CZ says pitching tents with credible projects is a better investment strategy in the long term for investors in the space.

As the digital currency market shifts, people seek early-stage value and big future gains. While established players like Bitcoin and Ethereum remain strong, new chances for growth appear in early sales.

Taaki, an OG Bitcoin developer who has criticized the direction the bitcoin and crypto ecosystem is taking, explained that the integration of crypto projects into today's power networks has weakened them, assimilating them into their structures.

Decentralized social application Ethos Network is building to bring more accountability to crypto—a space that's prone to forgetting.

The OCC policy is finally clear that national banks can provide cryptocurrency related services as long as the banks do so in a safe and sound manner.

Bots continue to be an issue for X users within the cryptosphere as they battle spam, impersonation accounts, and phishing links.

The following is a guest post from Uldis Tēraudkalns, Chief Revenue Officer at Paybis. The stablecoin market supports the general trend: today, its total market cap surpassed $225 billion.

"I think X should ban all bots. I only want to interact with humans here," the Binance founder and former CEO said.