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
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
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
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
On March 11, 2026, global payments giant Mastercard unveiled a new Crypto Partner Program, bringing together more than 85 companies from the crypto, fintech, and traditional finance sectors. Major participants include Binance, Ripple, Circle, PayPal, Gemini, Paxos, and several blockchain infrastructure providers. The initiative aims to integrate blockchain-powered financial tools directly into Mastercard’s global payment … Read more
Coinbase has expanded its derivatives footprint in Europe, rolling out regulated crypto futures trading across 26 European countries through its MiFID-licensed entity, Coinbase Financial Services Europe Ltd. The new offering is available on the Coinbase Advanced platform and provides professional and advanced traders access to leveraged futures tied to major digital assets. The derivatives suite … Read more
A U.S. federal judge has dismissed terrorism-financing allegations against Binance, delivering a significant legal victory for the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. The ruling, issued March 6, 2026, concluded that plaintiffs failed to demonstrate the exchange knowingly supported terrorist activities. The decision removes a major legal overhang for Binance at a time when crypto markets remain … Read more
A new political confrontation between U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal and cryptocurrency exchange Binance is drawing attention across global crypto markets. The senator has opened an inquiry following reports that Iran-linked financial networks may have used the platform to move funds, while Binance strongly denies the accusations, calling them misleading and harmful to the broader digital … Read more
After testing both centralized and decentralized exchanges across multiple market cycles, one reality keeps resurfacing: where you trade — and where you custody can change your risk overnight. From high-liquidity venues like Binance and Coinbase to on-chain protocols such as Uniswap, the structural differences are no longer theoretical. They directly affect execution speed, slippage, regulatory … Read more
Indian users of MEXC face a hard deadline. The offshore crypto exchange will suspend trading and deposits from India on February 28, 2026, as it works toward registration with the Financial Intelligence Unit – India under the country’s anti-money laundering framework. The company calls the move temporary. But operationally, the impact begins immediately. From tomorrow, … Read more