The cryptocurrency industry may still be facing debanking-related issues in the United States, despite the recent wave of positive legislation, according to crypto regulatory experts and industry leaders.The collapse of crypto-friendly banks in early 2023 sparked the first allegations of Operation Chokepoint 2.0. Critics, including venture capitalist Nic Carter, described it as a government effort to pressure banks into cutting ties with cryptocurrency firms.

The Australian Treasury is working with the digital asset industry to establish clear regulations, aiming to make Australia a global leader in the sector. Spurring Innovation vs.

While crypto airdrops are always expected to fuel fortunes and adoption, Binance's latest report exposes deep flaws. Reduced rewards, insider profit, and bot exploits are increasingly impacting community trust in airdrops.

Venture capital firm Haun Ventures is reportedly aiming to raise $1 billion across two new cryptocurrency investment funds within the next three months. The post Haun Ventures Targets $1 Billion Raise for New Crypto Investment Funds appeared first on Cryptonews.

A political action committee network backed by the crypto industry is throwing its weight behind two Republican candidates in Florida's upcoming special elections. The post Crypto Industry Super PAC Endorses Republican Candidates in Florida Special Elections appeared first on Cryptonews.

LATAM's cryptocurrency landscape continues to grow. This week's highlights come from Argentina, which recently granted Crypto.com operating approval. Meanwhile, Hellium installed 100 mobile hotspots in Mexico. The National Securities Commission (CNV) of Argentina has approved Crypto.com to operate as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP), according to their official website.

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South Korean financial authorities are cracking down on unregistered overseas cryptocurrency exchanges targeting Korean users. Enforcing the Specific Financial Information Act South Korean financial authorities are escalating their efforts to regulate the domestic cryptocurrency market by targeting overseas virtual asset exchanges that operate without proper registration.

The SEC's crypto task force held its first public meeting on Friday, bringing together experts to discuss how securities laws apply to digital assets, as the Trump administration pushes to reshape cryptocurrency regulations. The participants included John Reed Stark, former SEC official, Miles Jennings from Andreessen Horowitz, and ex-SEC Commissioner Troy Paredes.

2025 could mark a point of no return for crypto. As traditional markets navigate between uncertainties and capricious interest rates, financial institutions seem to have found their new compass: digital assets.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has updated its balance of payments standards to account for the rising influence of digital assets. IMF Adds Bitcoin to Global Economic Stats! In its latest seventh edition of the Balance of Payments Manual (BPM7), IMF included cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC) in the balance of payments.

The crypto industry is showing strong enthusiasm and activity, fueled by the Trump administration's more relaxed regulatory approach. Notably, Coinbase (COIN), a leading U.S. exchange, is in advanced talks to acquire Deribit, a major global derivatives exchange, according to Bloomberg report.

The following is a guest post from Maksym Sakharov, Co-Founder & Group CEO of WeFi. The current markets are experiencing tailwinds due to the tariffs imposed by the U.S. administration and retaliatory measures from trading partners.

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The Trump administration has been a strong advocate for crypto and a stablecoin bill. But now, bipartisan support for cryptocurrency is growing, boosting the chances of the stablecoin bill passing. ​The Financial Services Committee will review the stablecoin bill on April 2. This development highlights the growing influence of the cryptocurrency industry in Washington, D.C.

Europe needs to embrace a digital version of its currency (or a digital euro) to stand strong against the rising popularity of stablecoins and the widespread use of payment systems from the United States. That's the message from Philip Lane, the Chief Economist at the European Central Bank (ECB).

A federal court has ordered the recovery of over $2.3 million after a fraudulent digital asset scheme tricked investors with fake trading accounts and stole their funds. Fake Trading Platform Busted: Court Orders Fraudsters to Repay Victims A federal court has ordered the recovery of nearly $2.

Venture capital firm Haun Ventures is reportedly looking to raise $1 billion for two new crypto-related investment funds within the next three months.If successful, $500 million will be allocated to early-stage crypto investments, while the remaining $500 million will go toward late-stage crypto investments, people familiar with the matter told Fortune Crypto on March 21. Different market conditions to 2022 led to lowered expectations The VC firm, founded by former Coinbase board member and federal prosecutor Katie Haun in 2022, reportedly did not set its sights on the $1.5 billion it raised in March 2022.

This comes as the GENIUS Act awaits congressional support.

Binance launched its first “Vote to Delist” campaign, letting users influence token removals as it shifts from internal-only decisions to community-driven governance on listings.

South Koreas financial watchdog is cracking down on illegal crypto activity, with several major exchanges in the crosshairs. According to Hankyung, the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has identified BitMEX, KuCoin, CoinW, Bitunix, and KCEX as unregistered Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) operating Korean-language platforms without proper authorization.

Coinbase (COIN), a leading U.S. crypto exchange, is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Deribit, a top global crypto derivatives platform, according to Bloomberg. The potential deal comes amid a friendlier regulatory climate under the Trump administration, sparking renewed momentum and investor confidence across the crypto market.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is signaling a more collaborative approach toward crypto regulation. Commissioner Hester Peirce, head of the SECs crypto task force, expressed optimism at the agencys first crypto roundtable, titled Spring Sprint Toward Crypto Clarity, emphasizing the staffs readiness to engage with the industry to develop a workable regulatory framework.

Australia is taking decisive steps toward establishing a clear regulatory framework for the crypto sector, according to the Treasury's Statement on Developing an Innovative Australian Digital Asset Industry. The Treasury said the move aims to provide greater consumer protection, reduce risk, and bring much-needed clarity to the industry.

The Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) Crypto Task Force held the first of what is to be a series of roundtables focused on different aspects of the regulation of crypto assets.

U.S. lawmakers are demanding answers from the SEC after the agency excluded meme coins from oversight, as scams soar and President Trump and the First Lady launch their own tokens. SEC Challenged Over Meme Coin Guidance as Lawmakers Demand Transparency on Political Ties U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and U.S.

Coinbase is reportedly negotiating to acquire crypto options exchange Deribit, a move that could enhance its derivatives trading capabilities and regulatory positioning. The talks highlight broader trends in unifying crypto trading platforms to meet growing institutional demand. The post Coinbase in Talks to Acquire Crypto Options Exchange Deribit: Bloomberg appeared first on Cryptonews.

The US House committee plans to push for landmark stablecoin legislation soon. The Financial Services panel will then review the bill on April 2.

India hints at crypto policy shifts, attracting global firms. Harsh taxes drove exchanges away, but re-entry begins.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has overhauled its balance of payments standards to reflect the growing impact of digital assets. According to the newly released Balance of Payments Manual, Seventh Edition (BPM7), cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) are now classified as non-produced nonfinancial assets, while certain tokens are treated akin to equity holdings.

With David Sacks as his boss and Trump's full backing, Bo Hines is at the center of U.S. crypto policy.

The Digital Dollar Project, which focuses on investigation leading to the future-proofing of the dollar, states that while the U.S. currency is still peerless, it is moving on the wheels of technology quickly approaching obsolescence. Digital Dollar Project States U.S.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) held its first crypto task force roundtable on March 21 to discuss regulation, which ended in a consensus that crypto needs regulatory clarity in the US despite diverging views among the panelists.

The number of crypto exchanges registered in South Korea is about to shrink further as the FIU cracks down on more overseas platforms.

Zoth, an Ethereum-based platform focused on tokenized real-world assets, suffered a second major security breach in less than three weeks on March 21, with attackers draining $8.85 million in digital assets. The company confirmed the breach and is working with security experts to investigate the incident.

Coinbase is deep in talks to buy Deribit, the largest crypto options exchange on the planet. Deribit handles more Bitcoin and Ether options than anyone else.

The firm previously raised $1.5 billion, which it deployed slowly following the crypto market downturn in 2022.

John Reed Stark, the former director of the Office of Internet Enforcement at the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), pushed back against the idea of regulatory reform at the first SEC crypto roundtable.The former regulator said the Securities Act of 1933 and 1934 should not be changed to accommodate digital assets and urged that digital assets do not escape the definition of securities under the current laws. The first-ever SEC crypto roundtable.

A Super PAC network funded by the crypto industry is poised to back two Republican candidates for the United States House of Representatives in Florida's April 1 special elections, according to a March 21 report by Politico. The network includes Fairshake, Defend American Jobs and Protect Progress.

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IDA Finance, a Hong Kong digital asset company, has partnered with Progmat from Japan and other firms to establish a stablecoin remittance service, facilitating smoother cross-border payments between the two regions. The post Hong Kong's IDA Partners with Japanese Companies to Develop Stablecoin Remittance Service appeared first on Cryptonews.

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America's pro-crypto policy shift has become a bipartisan commitment as Democrats and Republicans look to secure the US dollar's influence as a global reserve currency. According to US Representative and California Democrat Ro Khanna, at least 70 of his fellow party members now understand the importance of stablecoin regulation.

China is increasing its efforts to strengthen its digital yuan. It aims to challenge US dollar-pegged stablecoins in world trade.

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Securities lawyers and others discussed what makes an asset a security at the SEC's crypto task force roundtable.