Pakistan has officially legalized cryptocurrency, marking a historic shift in the country's stance on digital assets. After years of uncertainty, the government is now putting a clear regulatory framework in place, opening doors for investors, traders, and businesses to participate in the crypto space without fear.

Pakistan is planning to create a legal framework for crypto to try to lure international investors to the Central Asian country.“Pakistan is done sitting on the sidelines; we want to have regulatory clarity; we need to have a legal framework that is pro-business,” Pakistan Crypto Council CEO Bilal Bin Saqib told Bloomberg on March 20.

Ark Invest's Cathie Wood is one of the outspoken supporters of crypto and blockchain technology. As the CEO of Ark Invest, Wood has built her credentials as a certified “stock picker,” pushing Ark Innovation Fund to $23 billion in assets.

The deal could be a way for the crypto exchange to move into another asset class and increase its users.

Three Trump Media & Technology Group executives are heading up a company that could look to buy a US-based crypto or blockchain firm, citing the Trump administration's backing of the sector.The trio is targeting a $179 million public and private offering through the Cayman Islands-based special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC), Renatus Tactical Acquisition Corp I, according to a March 14 regulatory filing first reported by Forbes. Renatus Tactical's CEO, Eric Swider, is a director at Trump Media and was the CEO at Digital World Acquisition Corp., a SPAC that merged with the firm, allowing it to go public.

Three senior executives from the Trump Media & Technology Group have launched Renatus Tactical Acquisition Corp I, a Cayman Islands-registerd special purpose acquisition company.

The Fed hit a pause on rate hikes for the second time under Trump's leadership, keeping them steady at 4.25%–4.50%, and the crypto market wasted no time bouncing back! With a $2.9 trillion comeback, investors are now eyeing potential rate cuts after the Fed tweaked its GDP forecast.

According to a recent alert issued by Malwarebytes, several strains of info-stealer malware (namely, AMOS and Lumma) have been with the help of posts on Reddit that specifically target gullible crypto users on both Mac and Windows.

Through Operation Firestorm, Australian authorities disrupted a complex crypto scam impersonating Binance.

Nodit, a leading Web3 infrastructure provider and blockchain technology arm of Upbit, has announced its partnership with ETHGlobal, sponsoring the ETHGlobal Taipei Hackathon to empower developers building on blockchain networks. As part of this collaboration, Rei Kihoon Nam, CTO of Nodit, will also take the stage as a speaker at ETHGlobal Pragma Taipei, sharing insights on enhancing Web3 application development with robust infrastructure solutions.

The Gotbit founder's plea agreement could result in no prison time and no additional fines beyond the forfeiture, pending court approval.

The total supply of stablecoins as of last month reached 214 billion US dollars. At the same time, the annual transfer volume stands at $35 trillion, twice that of Visa.

Hacks accounted for most of stolen crypto funds over the past year, making breaches a key risk factor.

Volatility Shares to Launch First Solana Futures ETFs in U.S.

With Bitcoin demand weakening and altcoins struggling, the crypto market faces a prolonged period of uncertainty and sideways movement.

Kraken is reportedly finalizing a $1.5B acquisition of US-based NinjaTrader to expand beyond traditional digital assets. The post Kraken Moves to Capture Futures Trading With $1.5B NinjaTrader Acquisition: Report appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitfinex emphasizes the importance of robust security measures for cryptocurrency traders to protect their assets from cyber threats and phishing attacks.

Lumma and AMOS crypto-stealing malware has recently been distributed via Reddit posts. These posts target Windows and Mac users in the crypto space.

The SPAC seeks to raise $179 million to fund its acquisition of a company in the crypto, blockchain or dual-use technology sectors.

Kraken exchange is close to acquiring NinjaTrader, a U.S. retail futures trading platform, in a record-breaking $1.5 billion deal.

The Crypto Fear and Greed Index has climbed 17 points in a day, reaching 49 on Mar. 20, moving from “Fear” to “Neutral” territory.

The crypto world stands at a crossroads. AI (artificial intelligence) is poised to redefine its trajectory. AI agents – already reshaping trading ecosystems and decision-making processes – could catalyze a golden age or accelerate the industry's decline.

Three senior leaders at Trump Media & Technology Group have launched a new blank-check company, aiming to acquire a firm in the crypto or related industries. This move comes as the Trump administration looks to influence the sector, according to a registration statement filed with the SEC on Friday.

President Donald Trump will deliver a speech at the Digital Asset Summit (DAS) in New York City on Thursday, March 20, at 10:40 AM ET. This will be the first time a sitting U.S. president has addressed a crypto conference.

Spanish police dismantled a criminal gang behind a fraudulent cryptocurrency pyramid scheme that defrauded over 3,600 victims of more than $32 million. Fake Bitcoin Investment Platform Spanish law enforcement recently busted a criminal gang behind a fake cryptocurrency pyramid scheme that fleeced more than $32 million from over 3,600 victims.

Under Biden's leadership many big institutions that struggled with SEC's regulations are now spreading their wings in a clear sky! With the new SEC chair in place and Trump supporting the industry, things are getting better and better for crypto —dropped cases, friendly rules in making and what not! According to the Wall Street Journal,

Crypto exchange Kraken is reportedly closing in on a $1.5 billion acquisition of trading platform NinjaTrader, a move that would expand Kraken's customer base and enable it to offer crypto futures and derivatives in the US.The deal could be confirmed by the morning of March 20 in the US, The Wall Street Journal said in a March 19 report, citing people familiar with the matter. Kraken's expanded offerings would be made possible through NinjaTrader's registration as a Futures Commission Merchant.

Cryptocurrency is increasingly used in fentanyl trafficking, with blockchain intelligence offering critical tools to combat this global issue, according to Chainalysis.

A Russian court has sent a man to jail for 15 years after convicting him of sending crypto to the Ukrainian military. The post Russia Jails Citizen for 15 Years for ‘Sending Crypto to Ukrainian Army' appeared first on Cryptonews.

Shuttered crypto exchange Garantex is reportedly back under a new name after laundering millions in ruble-backed stablecoins and sending them to a freshly created exchange, according to a Swiss blockchain analytics company. Global Ledger claims the operators of the Russian exchange have shifted liquidity and customer deposits to Grinex, which they say is “Garantex's full-fledged successor,” in a report released to X on March 19.

Crypto custody and trading firm Bakkt Holdings has appointed a new co-CEO and is cutting some of its services to focus on its crypto offerings after recently losing two major clients.Akshay Naheta, the founder of stablecoin payments infrastructure firm Distributed Technologies Research (DTR), will join Bakkt CEO Andy Main in the role, the company said on March 19. Bakkt added that it will enter into an agreement with DTR to integrate its stablecoin-based payment infrastructure with Bakkt's crypto trading and brokerage technology, subject to regulatory approval.

Donald Trump will speak at the Digital Asset Summit (DAS) in New York on March 20, notably, this will be the first time a sitting U.S. president has ever joined a crypto conference. Just recently, Donald Trump hosted the inaugural White House Crypto Summit.

Binance is letting users influence its next crypto listing with the first-ever Vote to List campaign, giving the community a bigger voice in token selection.

Explore how application-specific transaction sequencing is reshaping blockchain dynamics by redistributing MEV, enhancing market fairness, and fostering innovation in decentralized applications.

Kraken is reportedly putting the final touches to an audacious move to purchase futures trading giant NinjaTrader. The exchange is tying up loose ends in what could be one of the largest acquisitions by a cryptocurrency service provider.

On-chain evidence has tied Chinese labs to Mexican drug distributors, along with the seizure of roughly $5.5 million in crypto.

Bitfarms Ltd. is set to release its Q4 and full year 2024 financial results on March 27, 2025, followed by a conference call hosted by management.

Compass Point sees growth for Robinhood's crypto business amid regulatory tailwinds and cross-selling potential.

Concerns over a slowing U.S. economy have weighed on risk assets, but Macquarie analysts suggest this could ultimately boost crypto prices as lower interest rates become more likely. According to their latest report, crypto thrives in volatile macro conditions, and any economic slowdown could drive rates lower, benefiting Bitcoin and other digital assets.

Dubai Land Department (DLD) has launched a real estate tokenization pilot program, becoming the first property registration authority in the Middle East to integrate blockchain for property title deeds. The initiative, developed with the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) and Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), aligns with Dubais 2033 real estate strategy and its broader vision to lead in technology adoption.

Ledger CEO Pascal Gauthier revealed that a number of institutions reached out to him looking to solve “security vulnerabilities” in the wake of the Bybit hack. He also acknowledged that the companies were looking for access to liquidity from self-custody or regulated custodians.

The 2025 Crypto Support Index (CSI) ranks U.S. President Donald Trump as the world leader with the most crypto-supportive government. Trump Ahead Bukele and Zelenskyy According to the Crypto Support Index (CSI) 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump ranks first among world leaders whose governments support or endorse cryptocurrency.

The venture landscape's contraction appears to be affecting all crypto categories somewhat uniformly.

Beginning April 14, money services businesses in thirty zip codes across California and Texas must report cash transactions of $200 or more to the Treasury. Could it apply to crypto?

Sacks pushes back against media claims he ‘dumped' crypto, stating his divestment was necessary to adhere to ethics regulations.

Crypto regulations must be enacted through an act of Congress to become permanent and meaningful pieces of legislation, according to former Congressman Wiley Nickel.In an exclusive video interview with Cointelegraph's Turner Wright, Nickel urged bipartisan collaboration to push through comprehensive crypto regulations. The former Congressman added: "I think it's really important for anybody who cares about this issue to step back and realize that if you want lasting change in Washington, you must move legislation through Congress.

United States President Donald Trump will reportedly speak at Blockworks' Digital Asset Summit in New York on March 20, Blockworks said. His speech will mark the first time a sitting US president has ever spoken at a cryptocurrency conference, Blockworks said in a March 19 announcement.