Native USDC rollout on Injective supports direct transfers and improves cross-chain liquidity across markets Injective is preparing to expand its stablecoin infrastructure with support for USD Coin (USDC). As part of this move, the Layer 1 network plans to introduce native issuance alongside Circle’s Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP). This approach aims to simplify how value […]
Messari shifts to AI focus under new CEO as layoffs and restructuring reflect wider crypto industry adjustments. Crypto research firm Messari is entering a new phase after a leadership change and internal restructuring. At the same time, the company confirmed a shift in direction, moving toward building AI-focused products for institutional clients. On the other […]
Argentina ordered a nationwide block on Polymarket after a lottery complaint. Court says prediction market works like illegal online gambling service. Argentina ordered a nationwide block on crypto prediction platform Polymarket after a court decision on March 16, 2026. Authorities said the platform functioned like illegal online gambling. Therefore, internet providers were asked by regulators […]
Tokenized US Treasuries expand on XRPL as BlackRock and Ripple strategies increasingly align around blockchain finance and real world assets. Traditional finance and blockchain are moving closer as tokenized assets expand across major networks. Ripple and BlackRock are not confirmed partners, yet their strategies appear increasingly aligned. Tokenized U.S. Treasuries now exist on the XRP […]
Kraken integrated Pi tracking tools while the network remained in the Enclosed Mainnet. Pi Launchpad MVP launched on Testnet with liquidity-focused token distribution. Over 16.5 million users migrated and validator rewards reached 0.0504 Pi per validation. Pi Network marked its seventh anniversary on Pi Day 2026 with major ecosystem updates and unexpected external attention. While […]
Brazil’s betting lobby pushes regulators to block Polymarket and Kalshi, citing unlicensed operations and a $6.68B online gambling market at stake. Brazil’s licensed betting companies have moved against prediction market platforms operating in the country. The industry’s lobby met with the Prizes and Betting Secretariat, Brazil’s gambling watchdog, to request an outright block on Polymarket […]
OFAC sanctioned six individuals and two entities tied to North Korea’s $800M crypto-funded IT worker fraud scheme supporting DPRK weapons programs in March 2026. The U.S. Treasury moved fast. March 12, 2026. Six individuals. Two entities. All sanctioned. The Office of Foreign Assets Control, better known as OFAC, tied each name to North Korean IT […]
Grayscale launches Avalanche Staking ETF GAVA on Nasdaq offering AVAX exposure with up to 70% staking and about 4.47% annual rewards. Grayscale Investments has launched the Grayscale Avalanche Staking ETF under the ticker GAVA on Nasdaq. The exchange traded product offers institutional investors exposure to the Avalanche network and its native token AVAX. The fund […]
SEC and CFTC sign updated MOU to coordinate crypto oversight and reduce overlapping enforcement actions. The new pact introduces joint meetings, data sharing, and staff training between both regulators. SEC-CFTC Harmonization Initiative and Project Crypto will review regulatory frameworks for digital assets. U.S. financial regulators have taken a step to align their oversight of the […]
Kraken confirms $PI trading starts March 13 as Pi Network goes mainstream. But the Pi Core Team has stayed quiet on the news. ‘Kraken is listing Pi Network’s native $PI token. Trading opens March 13. That is straight from the exchange itself, no speculation involved. According to @krakenlistings on X, the post read “Coming soon: […]