The SEC of the Philippines has opened applications for its Strategic Sandbox (StratBox) program, aimed at fostering innovation in the growing field of crypto-asset services. The post Philippines SEC Opens Applications for Crypto-Focused Regulatory Sandbox appeared first on Cryptonews.

The co-founder of COTI believes the controversy surrounding central bank digital currencies will subside as major financial players adopt the technology and optimal designs are established. The co-founder however downplayed the possibility that central bank digital currencies will be built to interface with decentralized finance protocols or Web3 ecosystems.

Acting SEC Chair Mark Uyeda has hinted that the agency may explore a “sandbox” rule for tokenized securities, according to Fox Business reporter Eleanor Terrett. This could be a short term relief framework for digital assets that could allow both registered and unregistered crypto firms to innovate while the agency frames the permanent solutions.

The SEC is considering a regulatory sandbox to allow crypto exchanges to experiment with tokenized securities.

SEC leadership floated the possibility Friday of regulatory exemptions that would allow crypto exchanges to experiment with the trading of tokenized securities.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may propose a sandbox approach to crypto trading, before deciding on a new framework tailored to the challenges of digital tokens.

Mark Uyeda, acting chair of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, has hinted that the regulator could consider a regulatory ‘sandbox' for crypto firms looking to offer trading of tokenized securities.

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) acting chairman Mark Uyeda has suggested the potential creation of a conditional regulatory sandbox for blockchain-based securities trading. Uyeda made the remarks during the SEC Crypto Task Force's second roundtable on April 11, which focused on crypto trading platforms.

COTI's got a new mainnet and now it's got a new builder platform too. Stay COTI is designed to supercharge dapp deployment on COTI's privacy-enabled L2, making it easier for devs to turn their ideas into reality in record time.

After about 16 months from when the team first announced its roadmap and more than two years of R&D later, COTI launched v2 of its mainnet yesterday.

Web3 privacy protocol COTI said on March 26 it has launched its mainnet, unveiling a new Layer 2 network designed to enable Privacy-on-Demand for decentralized applications and institutional users.

COTI's much anticipated Layer 2 has launched at last, introducing high-speed confidential transactions for web3 applications and services.

Dubai's financial regulators introduce a tokenization regulatory sandbox within the DIFC, providing crypto firms with a supervised environment to develop and test tokenized assets like equities and bonds. The post Dubai Financial Regulators Launch Tokenization Regulatory Sandbox for Crypto Firms appeared first on Cryptonews.

Dubai financial regulators are opening registrations for crypto firms to participate in the nation's first Tokenization Regulatory Sandbox, starting from March 17 to April 24.

The Sandbox has joined hands with Universal Products & Experiences and Amblin Entertainment to bring one of the film industry's biggest franchises, Jurassic World, to the metaverse. The post Jurassic World Partners with The Sandbox to Enter Metaverse appeared first on Cryptonews.

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has invited firms to express interest in joining its Tokenization Regulatory Sandbox before April 24, 2025. In a March 17 announcement, the DFSA—an independent regulator overseeing the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)—stated that the initiative targets firms looking to offer tokenized investment products and services.

Despite the fact that the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), based out of Dubai (UAE), launched its regulatory framework for investment tokens in 2021, the regulator notes that it didn't witness substantial growth in the number of firms seeking to tokenize investments. It has now announced the launch of its tokenization regulatory sandbox.

Once the stars of the crypto market, metaverse tokens like MANA, SAND, and AXS have struggled lately.

The Bank of Russia introduced a proposal to allow highly qualified investors to purchase and sell crypto under an experimental framework lasting three years. Nonetheless, peer-to-peer transactions and payments would still be banned under this sandbox.

During NFT Paris, BeInCrypto had the opportunity to interview Sébastien Borget, co-founder and COO of The Sandbox. As the metaverse market is projected to reach a value of $103.6 billion in 2025, platforms like The Sandbox—a decentralized, community-driven virtual world built on the Ethereum blockchain—are at the forefront of this digital revolution.

Regulatory‬‭ sandboxes‬‭ have‬‭ emerged‬‭ ‬‭as a concept to drive innovation‬‭ in‬‭ a‬‭ controlled‬ setting.‬‭ They‬‭ allow‬‭ companies‬‭ to‬‭ test‬‭ new‬‭ crypto‬‭ products‬‭ and‬‭ services‬‭ while‬‭ regulators‬‭ observe‬‭ and‬‭ adapt‬‭ regulations.

COTI, a privacy-oriented Layer-2 (L2) blockchain, has announced the Africa Tokenization Council, an initiative to promote artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain adoption across Africa and the Middle East, as per the announcements shared with Finbold on Wednesday, March 5.

For most of February, the crypto market trended sideways, but this week, activity has plunged due to the impact of Donald Trump's war trades. The downturn triggered over $800 million in liquidations in the past 24 hours as traders struggled with the volatility.

Over the last hour, bitcoin held steady between $96,850 to just above $97,000, backed by a $1.92 trillion market cap, as traders weigh $12.95 billion in daily volume on Sunday against a narrow 24-hour range of $96,731 to $97,744.

The Web3 Alliance of Saudi Arabia (WASA) has launched with three global Web3 players SandBox, Animoca Brands, and Outlier Ventures, as collaborators.

The Sandbox, a leading social gaming metaverse, has launched a major update for its Game Maker platform, enhancing multiplayer capabilities, gameplay mechanics, and brand collaborations. This update empowers creators to build immersive, interactive experiences with cutting-edge tools and expanded brand assets.

Crypto streaming music platform Audius is marking 250 million total plays with an airdrop for artists—and rewards ahead for users, too.

The cryptocurrency market is witnessing a modest rebound, but some altcoins struggle. SAND, APT, BERA, and ARB face declining momentum, raising concerns among analysts.

Token unlocks are events when blockchain projects release previously restricted tokens to the market. These events are carefully planned to manage market impact and volatility.

SAND, the native token of The Sandbox, is seeing a resurgence in momentum, breaking out of a falling wedge pattern, a historically bullish chart formation. As of now, the price of SAND has surged by over 10%, currently trading at $0.3995.

Bitcoin and the rest of the crypto market took a turn for the worse over the weekend in price drops that have largely been blamed on Trump's promised tariffs. I overheard a handful of X Spaces hosts sound the alarms about it on Monday, acting as though the bull market was over.

SAND's breakout from the falling wedge could fuel further gains, but key resistance levels remain.

Crypto gaming tokens have dropped hard over the past day as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other majors are hit by Trump trade war fears.

Layer 2 privacy network COTI has unveiled the first perpetual futures DEX (Perp-DEX) to launch on its network.

The co-founder of the popular metaverse platform discusses how Asia is driving the next wave of Web3 innovation.

Thailand's cryptocurrency sandbox program in Phuket was announced during an ASEAN economic discussion.

Thailand is set to launch a cryptocurrency sandbox later this year, with plans to base the initiative in Phuket.

Thailand is planning to launch its cryptocurrency sandbox before the end of this year. According to former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, the sandbox will likely be launched around October and will be located in Phuket.

The EEA brings together leading organizations like the Ethereum Foundation, Microsoft, JPMorgan Chase, and ConsenSys. These groups are working to push Ethereum's future as a decentralized platform.

Cryptocurrency analyst Benjamin Cowen is issuing a warning on Bitcoin (BTC) as the flagship digital asset hovers below $100,000. In a new video, Cowen tells his 858,000 YouTube subscribers that a continued rise in the yield on the US Treasury 10-year will have a bearish impact on Bitcoin.

COTI has officially joined the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA), enhancing its status as a major player within the broader Ethereum ecosystem.

Altcoins like SPX, INJ, and SAND are trending today due to significant price movements and increased market attention. SPX has surged 17% in the last 24 hours, reaching a market cap of $1.4 billion and securing its position as the 9th largest meme coin.

The Sandbox [SAND], a major player in the blockchain gaming sector, has recently captivated traders with a significant breakout above a crucial resistance level of $0.62. This development has fueled speculation about SAND's potential to reach the $1 milestone, driven by growing market momentum and favorable on-chain activity.

SAND targets $1.00 after breaking key resistance with bullish signals driving momentum.

Latest updates on the coins SAND, QNT, and OM.

A new multi-territory licensing agreement between Audius and ICE opens up royalty opportunities for over 330,000 music rights holders powered by blockchain technology.

Thailand's former Prime Minister, Thaksin Shinawatra, has called on the government to explore the potential of cryptocurrencies. The post Ex-Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra Urges Government to Embrace Crypto and Sandbox Innovation appeared first on Cryptonews.

A closely followed crypto analyst believes that the altcoin market is entering an uptrend after bottoming out.