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Central-Bank Divergence Keeps the Dollar in Focus for Forex Traders
With major central banks moving at different speeds, the interest-rate gap between economies is once again the dominant driver of currency pairs.
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NewsBitcoin Breaks Through $120,000 Resistance Level for First Time
Bitcoin has achieved a historic milestone by breaking through the $120,000 resistance level, fueled by institutional ETF inflows and favorable macroeconomic conditions.
NewsSEC Approves Three New Ethereum Spot ETFs Expanding Institutional Access
The SEC has approved three additional Ethereum spot ETFs from Invesco, WisdomTree, and Valkyrie, bringing the total to eleven and expanding institutional access.
NewsUK Government Unveils Comprehensive Crypto Tax Framework for 2026-27
The UK has published detailed cryptocurrency tax guidance covering trading, staking, DeFi, and NFTs, effective from the 2026-27 tax year.
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Binance Launches Institutional-Grade Custody Service with $500M Insurance
Binance has launched Binance Custody for institutional investors, offering multi-signature cold storage and up to $500 million insurance coverage.
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Central Banks Process $22 Billion via Cross-Border CBDC Payment System
Project mBridge Phase 3 has processed $22 billion in real cross-border CBDC transactions involving China, Hong Kong, Thailand, UAE, and Saudi Arabia.
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Tesla Resumes Bitcoin Payments for Vehicle Purchases Worldwide
Tesla will once again accept Bitcoin payments for vehicles, citing the progress of renewable energy adoption in Bitcoin mining exceeding 62%.
NewsBlackRock Tokenized Treasury Fund Surpasses $5 Billion in Assets
BlackRock's BUIDL tokenized Treasury fund has crossed $5 billion AUM, marking a watershed moment for real-world asset tokenization on Ethereum.
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Australia Introduces Comprehensive Licensing Regime for Crypto Exchanges
Australia has introduced a detailed licensing framework requiring all crypto exchanges to obtain a Digital Asset Exchange License by January 2027.
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SEC Approves Sweeping New Cryptocurrency Regulations for 2026
The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved a comprehensive set of new regulations aimed at bringing greater clarity and oversight to the cryptocurrency industry in 2026.
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Solana Network Processes One Billion Transactions in a Single Day
Solana reached a new milestone processing over one billion transactions in 24 hours, establishing itself as one of the fastest blockchain networks.
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Global Crypto Market Cap Surpasses $3 Trillion Milestone in March 2026
The total cryptocurrency market capitalization has surpassed the $3 trillion mark for the first time this year, driven by strong institutional inflows and growing retail adoption.
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Goldman Sachs Launches Cryptocurrency Trading Desk for Retail Clients
Goldman Sachs has expanded its crypto services with a dedicated trading desk allowing wealth management clients to trade Bitcoin, Ethereum, and altcoins directly.
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Nigeria Becomes Africa's First Country to Launch Regulated Crypto Exchange
Nigeria's SEC has approved AfriCrypto Exchange as the country's first fully licensed cryptocurrency exchange under the new VASP framework.
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Japan Launches National Digital Currency Pilot Program with Major Banks
Japan has initiated a national pilot program for its central bank digital currency, partnering with major domestic banks to test real-world digital yen transactions.
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Tether Launches Gold-Backed Stablecoin with Real-Time Auditing by Deloitte
Tether has launched XAUt Gold Standard, a gold-backed stablecoin with real-time proof-of-reserves and quarterly Deloitte audits for full transparency.
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European Central Bank Begins Digital Euro Public Testing with 50,000 Citizens
The ECB has launched public testing of the digital euro across five eurozone countries, evaluating payment speed, privacy features, and offline functionality.
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DeFi Protocols Reach Record $200 Billion Total Value Locked
Decentralized finance protocols have collectively reached a new record of $200 billion in total value locked, signaling renewed confidence in the DeFi ecosystem.
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Coinbase Acquires European Banking License from BaFin to Expand Services
Coinbase has secured a full banking license from Germany's BaFin, becoming the first major US crypto exchange to offer traditional banking services in Europe.
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DeFi Insurance Claims Paid Out Reach $500 Million Milestone
Decentralized insurance protocols have surpassed $500 million in total claims payouts, highlighting the growing maturity of on-chain insurance products.
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Mastercard Expands Crypto Payment Services to 50 New Countries
Mastercard has announced the expansion of its cryptocurrency payment services to 50 additional countries, enabling millions of merchants to accept crypto payments.
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South Korea Lifts Ban on Institutional Crypto Trading After Seven Years
South Korea's FSC has officially lifted the ban on institutional cryptocurrency trading, potentially unlocking $20-30 billion in new trading volume.
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Visa Processes $10 Billion in Crypto-Linked Card Transactions in Q1 2026
Visa reports that crypto-linked card programs have processed over $10 billion in Q1 2026 transactions, a 180% increase year-over-year.
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Hong Kong Grants 10 New Crypto Exchange Licenses in Expansion Push
The Hong Kong SFC has licensed ten additional crypto exchanges, bringing the total to eighteen as the territory pushes to become Asia's leading crypto hub.
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Ripple Wins Final SEC Appeal – XRP Classified as Non-Security
Ripple Labs has won the final appeal in its SEC case, with the court affirming XRP is not a security on secondary markets. XRP surges 25%.
NewsEU MiCA Regulation Takes Full Effect Reshaping European Crypto Landscape
The Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation has now taken full effect across all EU member states, creating a unified regulatory framework for the European crypto industry.
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Global Crypto Users Surpass 800 Million According to Industry Report
A Crypto.com Research report estimates global crypto users have surpassed 800 million, representing 10% of the world's population.
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Goldman Sachs Bolsters ETF Portfolio with $2.25 Billion Acquisition of NEOS Investments, Targeting Bitcoin Yield Market
Goldman Sachs has announced its acquisition of NEOS Investments in a deal valued up to $2.25 billion, significantly expanding its footprint in the derivatives-based ETF sector, particularly with the inclusion of NEOS's popular bitcoin synthetic yield fund, BTCI.
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Little Interest in Crypto ETFs Exist Beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum – BlackRock
BlackRock has stated that there is limited institutional interest in cryptocurrency ETFs beyond the two major digital assets, Bitcoin and Ethereum.