What Did the CFTC Clarify in Its New FAQ? Staff at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission published a set of frequently asked questions outlining how futures commission merchants and clearinghouses should handle crypto assets used as collateral in derivatives markets. The guidance builds on two staff letters issued in December 2025 that enabled a pilot
How Did the Scam Unfold? A 66-year-old retiree in Hong Kong lost 6.6 million Hong Kong dollars, or roughly $840,000, after falling victim to three consecutive crypto investment scams, according to the city’s CyberDefender unit. The case highlights how fraud schemes can build on each other, repeatedly targeting the same individual over time. The first
What Did Lily Liu Actually Say? Solana Foundation President Lily Liu sparked debate across the crypto industry after stating that blockchain gaming is unlikely to return, challenging one of the sector’s most heavily funded narratives. Her comments came in response to renewed discussion around Meta’s metaverse strategy, following reports that the company may be stepping
Who Is Advising FalconX on a Potential IPO? Cantor is among the investment banks pitching crypto prime broker FalconX for a potential initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter. No formal appointments have been made, and discussions with advisers remain at an early stage. FalconX has held preliminary talks with banks but
Today, keeping your funds in stablecoins is about practical financial freedom. Crypto cards have effectively turned USDT and USDC into “digital cash” that’s ready whenever you are. They allow you to handle your morning coffee, online subscriptions, or daily shopping just as easily as a traditional bank card, removing the headache of manual exchanges. By
On March 19, 2026, the Singapore-headquartered cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com announced a significant restructuring of its global operations, resulting in a 12% reduction of its workforce. The move, which impacts approximately 180 employees, is part of an aggressive “AI-first” pivot intended to streamline the company’s organizational structure and drive operational efficiencies. In an internal communication later
On March 19, 2026, BTQ Technologies Corp. announced a landmark achievement in the race to secure decentralized networks against future threats by successfully deploying the first functional implementation of Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP) 360. This deployment, activated on version 0.3.0 of the Bitcoin Quantum testnet, represents the transition of theoretical post-quantum cryptography into a live,
Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has reduced its workforce by nearly 30%, marking one of the most significant restructuring efforts among major digital asset platforms as the company contends with financial losses and competitive pressures. The layoffs, implemented over multiple rounds in recent months, highlight broader challenges across the crypto exchange sector. Company disclosures indicate that headcount
On March 19, 2026, Bitcoin (BTC) faced a sharp “sell the news” event following the Federal Reserve’s hawkish policy hold, falling below the critical 69,000 dollar support level to hit an intraday low of approximately $68,450. This 4.2% decline was primarily triggered by a sudden escalation in the Middle East conflict, where reports of a
On March 19, 2026, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins officially unveiled “Regulation Crypto Assets,” a landmark regulatory framework designed to provide a compliant path forward for the digital asset industry. Speaking at the “SEC Speaks” conference in Washington, D.C., Atkins characterized the new regime as a definitive departure from the “regulation by