Coinbase has secured conditional approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to charter Coinbase National Trust Company, marking a significant regulatory milestone for the crypto industry in the United States. The move strengthens Coinbase’s position in institutional crypto custody and digital asset infrastructure as Washington gradually opens the door to … 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
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
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
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
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
At the FIA Global Cleared Markets Conference in Boca Raton, CFTC Chair Michael S. Selig outlined plans to introduce a digital-asset taxonomy, new DeFi regulatory guidance, and updated rules for leveraged crypto trading. The message was clear: regulators want to replace years of uncertainty with a structured framework that could bring crypto liquidity, innovation, and … 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