The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is reportedly mulling over the use of blockchain technology and stablecoins. ProPublica, citing a meeting recording, “three officials familiar with the matter” and other reviewed materials, reports that the executive department is considering using blockchain technology to track HUD grants.

Top US-based crypto exchange Coinbase has received approval from India's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) to resume operations in the country after ceasing activities in early 2023 due to regulatory issues.

Trump announces new tariffs against Canada, striking a tough posture against its northern neighbor's defiant attitude. Trump reiterated his call that the US annex Canada outright, thereby ending its independence.

Following a big run-up amid the November elections, the brokerage's crypto trading volumes fell 29% to $14.4 billion last month.

Randy Guynn, a prominent U.S. banking attorney, has called for stablecoins to be subject to bank-level regulations. Speaking before the U.S.

House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill, R-Arkansas, said Tuesday (March 11) that he supports the development of a federal framework for payment stablecoins and opposes the creation of a central bank digital currency (CBDC).

Gold-backed tokens have enjoyed a resurgence in activity recently as gold prices hit record highs.

Financial and crypto markets continue to experience severe declines as investors await inflation data and the FED's decisions. Despite favorable regulatory advancements, Bitcoin and Ethereum are falling, in hope of a relief that will certainly come from the upcoming CPI and FOMC data.

White House official Bo Hines said the Trump admin will likely convene smaller groups of crypto leaders focused on “issue-specific policy areas.”

In a recent statement, cryptocurrency exchange OKX has clarified that it is not being investigated.

Crypto investors are cashing in on locked tokens through trading loopholes, using backdoor deals with market-making firms to turn restricted assets into liquid cash, according to a report from Bloomberg today.

On Mar. 9, 2025, it was revealed that Mark Carney will replace Justin Trudeau as the Liberal Party's leader and Prime Minister of Canada.

Binance released on March 11 results from a global user survey to crown the most influential figures in the crypto world.

“From my perspective, Paraguay seems to have the groundwork laid for supervision, regulation, and taxation regimes," said CNAD President Juan Carlos Reyes.

In a U.S. congressional hearing on the new House stablecoin bill, witnesses including BNY Mellon and a Wall Street super-lawyer further show a tradfi arrival.

Kraken, the second-largest US-based crypto exchange by trading volume, is reportedly gearing up for a public launch. According to a new report by Bloomberg, Kraken, known officially as Payward Inc., is planning on an initial public offering (IPO), or stock launch, in the first quarter of 2026.

Coinbase, the US's biggest cryptocurrency exchange, will re-enter India after receiving a critical regulatory nod.

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is one step closer to relaunching its services in India after securing a license with the country's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). On March 11, the crypto exchange revealed on social media that “we're approved to launch in India,” which prompted a follow-up from Coinbase's chief legal officer, Paul Grewal.

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The decline in retail trading might have affected other exchanges including Coinbase.

The sale of the highly anticipated collection Taproot Wizards will begin on 25 March, the team just announced. The post Bitcoin-Based NFT Collection Taproot Wizards Reveals Public Sale appeared first on Cryptonews.

After leaving India in 2023 due to regulatory issues, Coinbase is re-entering the market. The exchange plans to restart its retail services later this year.

Coinbase expects to begin servicing retail users later this year.

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Crypto projects have attracted more than $2 billion in investments from venture capital (VC) firms in 2025, confirming that investors' interest in crypto remains high. According to data from Defillama, VCs invested more than $1 billion each into crypto projects within the first two months.

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Finance officials in the European Union are worried US President Donald Trump's pivot towards digital assets could impact the Eurozone's financial and monetary stability.

South Korea is launching a CBDC trial with 100,000 consumers, using digital currency-backed deposit tokens for retail transactions, potentially shaping the future of digital payments and financial innovation. The post Bank of Korea to Launch CBDC Trial for 100,000 Consumers, Enabling Retail Transactions appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitwise has rolled out a new Bitcoin Standard Corporations ETF that gives investors a way to bet on companies stacking at least 1,000 BTC.

Coinbase has secured approval from India's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), positioning itself to re-enter the country's crypto market. The exchange announced on March 11 that it intends to launch retail trading services later this year, with further investments and product rollouts to follow.

Coinbase (COIN) is on the verge of fully re-entering the Indian market after securing registration with the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), marking a significant step toward resuming its crypto trading services. The Nasdaq-listed exchange, which previously faced regulatory hurdles in India, is now gearing up to expand its footprint in the country.

The latest draft of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act introduces a major shift in stablecoin regulation, aiming to balance oversight between state and federal authorities. The bill, backed by Senators Bill Hagerty (R-TN), Tim Scott (R-SC), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), and Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), was initially proposed in February and has now been updated before a key Senate Banking Committee hearing.

US lawmakers are set for a heated debate on stablecoin regulation, with key industry leaders expected to outline their vision for the future of digital asset oversight.Charles Cascarilla, co-founder and CEO of stablecoin issuer Paxos, is scheduled to testify before the House Financial Services Committee, urging lawmakers to establish “cross-jurisdictional reciprocity” in stablecoin regulations. In his prepared testimony, Cascarilla flagged concerns about the existing hurdles in the adoption of Paxos' Global dollar (USDG) stablecoin due to it being issued via a regulated affiliate in Singapore.

The GENIUS Act updates aim to regulate stablecoins, fostering innovation and protecting consumers. US-based stablecoin issuers like USDC gain an edge with stricter rules for foreign competitors.

The EU expresses growing concern over the crypto-friendly policy of the U.S. administration led by Donald Trump.

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Europe has emerged as a frontrunner in crypto banking outpacing global powers in the race. Though US President Donald Trump's crypto policies pose a significant threat to Europe's monetary autonomy, the continent leads in terms of crypto-friendly banks.

European finance officials are warning that Trump's supportive stance on cryptos could undermine the euro's monetary sovereignty and financial stability.

On January 23, President Trump started delivering on his crypto promise. To seal the deal, he needs to work with Congress to fix the Bank Secrecy Act regime.

Cryptopolitan had the chance to sit down for a virtual chat with 27-year-old William Banks, the performance artist/comedian, who rug pulled $50,000 from a meme coin he created and donated everything to Palestine, right after breaking out of prison, which he was in because he pulled out a couple of pro-Israel signs off some folks'

European regulators are reportedly investigating crypto exchange OKX after hackers allegedly used it to launder proceeds from a nearly $1.5 billion heist on Bybit.

In a significant development for the cryptocurrency industry, Coinbase is renewing its efforts to introduce tokenized securities to the U.S. market, capitalizing on what it perceives as a more crypto-friendly regulatory environment under the Trump administration.

Clearstream, a subsidiary of Deutsche Börse, is set to launch crypto custody services for institutional clients. Deutsche Börse is Europe's third-largest stock exchange.

The crypto market is facing heightened volatility as the risk of the US economy falling into a recession spiked. While some crypto tokens may withstand the ongoing crash, some could struggle under the heightened selling pressure and fearful market sentiment.

Rome Protocol and KiiChain have joined forces to accelerate the adoption of blockchain-based financial solutions in Latin America.