SEC, CFTC Classify Fan Tokens as Non-Securities in Landmark Crypto Interpretation
WASHINGTON, March 17, 2026 U.S. financial regulators handed the sports blockchain industry a long-awaited victory Monday, formally classifying fan tokens as digital collectibles and digital tools not securities in a sweeping joint interpretation that reshapes the regulatory landscape for crypto assets. The Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission unveiled the framework […]
Bhutan Sells $27M in Bitcoin Amid Growing Treasury Activity
The Royal Government of Bhutan executed its largest single-day Bitcoin movement in recent weeks on March 17, transferring nearly $27 million worth of BTC across multiple on-chain transactions, according to data from Arkham Intelligence. The activity involved two substantial transfers to new wallet addresses, along with a separate 20.5 BTC transaction worth approximately $1.5 million […]
Fed Holds Rates Steady: Dot Plot and Powell’s Press Conference in Focus
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged for a second straight meeting at tomorrows FOMC gathering, with markets already having priced in the decision. Attention is now shifting toward the updated dot plot projections and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powells post-meeting press conference for clearer signals on the path ahead. The […]
CLARITY Act Faces Easter Deadline as Senate Pressure Mounts
Senator Kevin Cramer is pushing Congress to advance the CLARITY Act markup before Easter, warning that delays could derail U.S. digital asset legislation entirely. Speaking on Fox Business, Cramer stressed that lawmakers must move quickly to establish clear regulatory frameworks distinguishing crypto commodities from securities while separating traditional and non-traditional banking activities. Cramer cautioned that […]
Ethereum Eyes Recovery: Can ETH Break $2,500 and Reclaim Bullish Momentum?
Ethereum is flashing early recovery signals after weeks of sustained selling pressure, though broader market risks remain firmly in play. Following a steep decline that pushed ETH dangerously close to the $2,000 level, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap has clawed its way back toward the $2,300$2,400 range, offering cautious optimism to traders watching closely. […]
Senate Crypto Bill Gains Momentum as Key Stablecoin Negotiations Advance
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott signaled meaningful progress on the long-stalled cryptocurrency market structure bill Tuesday, telling attendees at the Digital Chambers DC Blockchain Summit that a revised draft addressing stablecoin language could arrive as early as this week. Speaking at the Washington event, Scott expressed cautious optimism that negotiations have reached a critical […]
Bitcoin Pauses Near $74K as Markets Brace for Fed Decision
Bitcoins rally took a breather on Tuesday as investors positioned themselves ahead of the Federal Reserves highly anticipated interest rate decision on Wednesday. After briefly surging past $76,000 overnight, BTC retreated to around $74,000 during the U.S. trading session, posting modest gains over the prior 24 hours. Crypto-related equities largely edged higher, with stablecoin issuer […]
SEC and CFTC Issue Landmark Crypto Asset Classification Framework
For the first time in the history of digital finance, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has released comprehensive guidance on how it will classify and regulate different types of cryptocurrency assets. Issued jointly with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, this landmark interpretive framework marks a turning point for the crypto industry following years of […]
Mastercard’s $1.8B BVNK Acquisition Signals Stablecoins Are the Future of Global Payments
Mastercard is making a bold move into the stablecoin space with its $1.8 billion acquisition of BVNK, a London-based blockchain payments firm operating across more than 130 countries. The deal marks a significant turning point in how traditional financial networks are embracing digital currency infrastructure. BVNK enables businesses to send, receive, store, and convert stablecoins […]
Arizona AG Charges Kalshi With Illegal Gambling, Escalating State-Federal Clash Over Prediction Markets
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes filed criminal charges against prediction markets platform Kalshi on Tuesday, accusing the company of running an unlicensed gambling operation and accepting illegal election wagers from Arizona residents. The charges 20 counts total against KalshiEx LLC and Kalshi Trading LLC allege the platform took bets on a broad range of events, […]