A new crypto-backed mortgage structure is opening the door for homebuyers to use Bitcoin and stablecoins without selling their assets first. For years, the crypto industry has promised that digital assets would eventually move beyond trading screens and become part of everyday finance. This week, that vision took a meaningful step forward. A new mortgage … Read more
Canada is advancing a stricter regulatory framework for digital assets, with policymakers increasing oversight on stablecoins, crypto investment products, and trading platforms. The developments reflect a broader shift toward integrating crypto markets into traditional financial systems while strengthening investor protection. Market participants are closely watching Canada’s approach, as it may influence regulatory direction across other … Read more
Artificial intelligence agents operate without traditional bank accounts, prompting legacy payment networks like Visa and Stripe to accelerate their blockchain integrations. This week, the launch of the Tempo mainnet, a specialized decentralized network for autonomous machine-to-machine (M2M) transactions highlighted a growing industry focus on bridging AI operations with Web3 payment rails. Put simply, the digital … Read more
Nasdaq is moving closer to enabling blockchain-based securities trading following recent regulatory clarity from U.S. authorities, marking a notable shift in how traditional financial markets may operate. The development comes days after U.S. regulators outlined clearer classifications for digital assets, reducing uncertainty that had slowed institutional adoption. While no full rollout timeline has been confirmed, … Read more
The United States has taken a significant step toward resolving long-standing uncertainty in digital asset regulation. On March 17, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued a joint interpretive framework clarifying how federal securities and commodities laws apply to cryptocurrencies. The guidance states that most crypto assets are not … Read more
CoinSwitch has officially deployed DigiVault, an enterprise-grade cryptocurrency custody platform engineered exclusively for India’s high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), family offices, and institutional investors. Powered by global infrastructure provider Fireblocks, this localized vault establishes a highly regulated, on-shore safe haven for substantial digital asset portfolios. As India’s regulatory net tightens around offshore exchanges, this deployment marks a … Read more
Bitcoin pushed above $74,000 on Monday, fueled by one of the largest waves of corporate crypto accumulation seen this year. Major treasury buyers including MicroStrategy and Japan-based Metaplanet added billions of dollars worth of Bitcoin to their balance sheets within days. The aggressive purchases are tightening available market supply at a time when institutional investment … Read more
New data from Artemis Analytics and Electric Capital reveals a staggering 75% drop in weekly open-source GitHub commits across the cryptocurrency sector since early 2025. While surface-level metrics suggest a massive developer exodus, industry experts argue this decline masks a profound structural evolution. Rather than signaling a dying ecosystem, the sharp reduction highlights a shift … Read more
U.S.-listed cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is reportedly in early discussions with global derivatives platform Bybit regarding a potential strategic investment partnership, according to multiple industry reports published on March 14, 2026. The talks center on Coinbase potentially acquiring a minority equity stake in Bybit, a move that could reshape competitive dynamics among global crypto exchanges while … Read more
Bitcoin stabilized above $71,000 on March 13, 2026, leading a modest recovery across the cryptocurrency market as easing macro pressures and renewed regulatory dialogue in the United States boosted investor confidence. The move came as short positions were liquidated across derivatives markets while institutional traders absorbed supply during a period of cautious sentiment. The global … Read more