InstitutionalCoinbase in Talks to Invest in Bybit
Coinbase is negotiating a minority equity stake in Bybit at a $25B valuation. The deal could pave Bybit's way into the regulated US crypto market.
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InstitutionalNasdaq and NYSE Bring Equities to Blockchain
Nasdaq and Kraken build a tokenized equities gateway, while ICE invests in OKX at $25B valuation. The $126T equity market moves to blockchain.
MarketsFed Meeting March 17-18 - Three Scenarios for Bitcoin
FOMC March 17-18: 92% chance rates held steady. Dot plot update, Iran conflict and oil impact - what it means for Bitcoin and crypto markets.
MarketsTOKEN2049 Dubai Postponed to 2027 Amid Middle East Conflict
TOKEN2049 Dubai postponed to April 2027 due to Iranian attacks and security threats. Tickets remain valid or transfer to Singapore.
BitcoinBoris Johnson Calls Bitcoin a Ponzi Scheme - Michael Saylor Responds
Former UK PM Boris Johnson labeled Bitcoin a "giant Ponzi scheme." Strategy Inc. Chairman Michael Saylor pushed back with a detailed rebuttal.
StablecoinsHong Kong to Issue First Stablecoin Licenses - HSBC and Standard Chartered Among First
HKMA is set to issue first stablecoin licenses to HSBC and Standard Chartered. Out of 36 applications, only 3-4 may qualify by March 2026.
RegulationSEC and CFTC Sign Historic Memorandum on Crypto Regulation
The SEC and CFTC signed a landmark MOU to end crypto regulatory turf war. BTC and ETH classified as digital commodities under CFTC jurisdiction.
InstitutionalCircle USYC Overtakes BlackRock BUIDL as Tokenized Treasury Market Hits $11B
Circle's USYC tokenized treasury fund grew to $2.2B, overtaking BlackRock's BUIDL. The total tokenized U.S. Treasury market hit a record $11 billion.
InstitutionalMastercard Launches Crypto Partner Program with 85+ Firms
Mastercard announced the launch of its Crypto Partner Program with over 85 companies, including Binance, Ripple, Circle, and PayPal.