Metaplanet forms new venture firm as it expands Bitcoin playbook
Metaplanet said the new firm would support Japan-based Bitcoin projects in the payments and lending space in addition to stablecoins and tokenization-focused startups.
Prime brokers push Wall Street access to prediction markets: Report
Clear Street and Marex Group are planning to offer prediction markets to clients, with Kalshi’s CEO tipping it to become a “core pillar of the financial ecosystem.”
Ghana greenlights 11 crypto companies for regulatory sandbox
Ghana’s SEC could grant a full license to sandbox participants as early as six months, provided that their products are market-ready and that they tick all regulatory boxes.
Binance.US names new CEO as crypto exchange eyes expansion
Stephen Gregory, a former compliance executive at CEX.IO and Gemini, has taken over as CEO of Binance.US, a crypto exchange that was once a target of a long-running SEC lawsuit.
SEC, CFTC sign memo to regulate crypto, other markets in harmony
The SEC and CFTC said they would adopt a “minimum effective dose” regulatory strategy to foster innovation while maintaining market integrity and keep the US competitive globally.
Revolut obtains UK bank license, teases upcoming services
The financial tech company was granted a full UK banking license on Wednesday and has also applied for a federal bank charter in the United States.
Mastercard launches crypto partner program with a ‘who’s who’ of industry
The program connects crypto companies, banks and payment providers to explore blockchain-based payment and settlement infrastructure.
Bitcoin to $78K? Pro traders price in less than 17% odds of a breakout
Bitcoin remains under pressure as war and poor jobs data offset ETF inflows, shifting the $78,000 price target from late March to the coming months.
FDIC chair says no deposit insurance for stablecoins under GENIUS Act
A proposed plan by the agency would ban “pass-through insurance“ for stablecoins by third parties in addition to the FDIC not insuring deposits under the law.
Foundry plans Zcash mining pool amid institutional interest in privacy coin
The digital asset infrastructure company plans to launch the pool in April as it expands beyond Bitcoin mining services.