Former Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao has denied claims from a Wall Street Journal report suggesting he sought a presidential pardon from Donald Trump.

The GENIUS Act is facing resistance from banking institutions and key lawmakers like Senator Elizabeth Warren, who argue that only regulated financial entities should issue stablecoins.

The Arkansas Cryptomining Association is suing two Arkansas state officials, arguing that they enforced an unconstitutional and discriminatory state rule prohibiting foreign-born American citizens from engaging in crypto-mining activities, among other things.The complaint was made against Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin and the director of the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission, Lawrence Bengal, on March 13 in the US District Court Eastern District of Arkansas. It follows a federal court ruling last November that temporarily barred Arkansas from preventing a naturalized US citizen of Chinese descent from operating a crypto mining business.

Russia is using cryptocurrencies in its oil trade with China and India to skirt Western sanctions, according to four sources with direct knowledge of the matter.

The crypto market is deep in fear as sentiment falls to 21. With ETF outflows and declining market cap, what comes next for BTC and ETH?

Telegram's self-custodial wallet, built on the TON blockchain, now supports trading and earning features, expanding access to crypto for its more than 100 million users. The update enhances usability for newcomers and deepens TON ecosystem integration. Telegram Expands TON-Based Wallet With Trading and Earn Capabilities Telegram is pushing deeper into crypto.

Democratic Representative Gerald E. Connolly has urged the US Treasury to abandon plans for a national cryptocurrency reserve.

Coinbase CLO Paul Grewal is now urging Congress to capitalize on bipartisan momentum for comprehensive crypto legislation.

K Bank, a leading South Korean neobank, could be thwarted in its latest attempt to go public by its “dependence” on its partner, the crypto exchange giant Upbit. The post ‘Upbit Dependence Could Derail New K Bank IPO Bid' – Report appeared first on Cryptonews.

Turkey has introduced new cryptocurrency regulations that give the Capital Markets Board (CMB) full oversight of crypto platforms. The FATF Gray Listing Issue Turkey has unveiled new cryptocurrency regulations that grant the Capital Markets Board (CMB) full oversight of crypto platforms.

Explore how blockchain technology and federated learning are reshaping AI development with decentralized, privacy-focused governance, enabling large-scale collaboration without compromising data security.

Chainalysis has integrated with Ink, a DeFi-focused Ethereum layer 2 by Kraken, enhancing compliance and investigative workflows with automatic token support and advanced transaction monitoring.

The ruling allows 3AC's liquidators to pursue a much larger recovery from FTX's bankruptcy estate, adding to the complexity of existing claims.

As cryptocurrency markets faced a broad correction in recent weeks, digital asset investors sought safety in tokenized U.S. Treasury products. Since late January, the market capitalization of Treasury-backed tokens surged by $800 million, hitting a record $4.2 billion, according to rwa.xyz.

The U.S. Senate Banking Committee has taken a significant step toward regulating stablecoins, advancing a bill that could set federal standards for issuers. The legislation, known as the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act), passed with an 18-6 vote and now moves to the full Senate for consideration.

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has denied a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report alleging that representatives of Donald Trumps family held talks to acquire a financial stake in Binance.US. The report also claimed CZ sought a presidential pardon after pleading guilty to violating U.S. anti-money laundering laws in 2023.

Nearly $820 million worth of Bitcoin (9,890 BTC) has unexpectedly exited Krakens cold wallet, raising speculation in the crypto world. The massive transfer, flagged by blockchain tracker Whale Alert, was split into two tranches and sent to the address bc1qcard.

US state Vermont has dropped its “show cause order” against crypto exchange Coinbase for allegedly offering unregistered securities to users through a staking service.Vermont's Department of Financial Regulation said in a March 13 order that in light of the US Securities and Exchange Commission tossing out its case on Feb. 28, it would follow suit and rescind its action against Coinbase without prejudice. “The SEC has announced the formation of a new task force to, among other things, provide guidance for the promulgation of rules regarding the regulation of cryptocurrency products and services,” the department said.

The Senate Banking Committee has advanced bills on stablecoin regulations and financial fairness, aiming to protect consumers, strengthen security, and prevent politically motivated debanking. Key Bills on Stablecoins and Financial Fairness Advance The U.S.

Lazarus Group, hackers from North Korea, created a new campaign, targeting crypto developers through NPM repositories. They introduced 6 repositories, that would appeal to crypto developers, and added malware, to create backdoors, infiltrate projects, and steal credentials.

The Trump family reportedly discussed investing in Binance.US as the exchange sought to restore its U.S. presence. Sen. Elizabeth Warren responded critically, citing regulatory concerns and the risks of political ties in crypto. The ongoing debate highlights growing scrutiny over digital asset oversight. The post Trump Family's Reported Binance.US Talks Draw Scrutiny from Elizabeth Warren appeared first on Cryptonews.

Russian prosecutors say that law enforcers have discovered an illegal crypto mining farm hidden in a Siberian orphanage. The post Prosecutors Find Illegal Crypto Mining Farm in Siberian Orphanage appeared first on Cryptonews.

The European Central Bank (ECB) is struggling to explain why Europeans should adopt a central bank digital currency (CBDC).

Bolivia has authorized its state-run energy company, YPFB, to use crypto for fuel imports as the country struggles with a worsening dollar shortage and fuel crisis. The government approved the move to sustain fuel subsidies and secure essential energy supplies amid declining foreign currency reserves.

Circle Internet Group is increasing its footprint in Bermuda through the addition of Hashnote Tokenized Money Market Fund under its licensed Digital Assets Business Act (DABA). The acquisition, revealed in a press release published by the company, seeks to consolidate Circle's position in the tokenized financial services market.

Binance's $2B funding deal with MGX underscores the growing role of stablecoins in large-scale institutional crypto investments.

The Senate Banking Committee has approved the GENIUS Act, a stablecoin regulation bill defining federal and state oversight for issuers. With bipartisan support and industry scrutiny, the bill moves to the full Senate, where debates on regulatory balance, consumer protection, and financial innovation continue. The post U.S. Senate Banking Committee Approves GENIUS Act Stablecoin Bill appeared first on Cryptonews.

A stablecoin bill, the GENIUS Act, is headed to the full Senate after being advanced by an 18-6 vote in the Senate Banking Committee. The Thursday (March 13) vote puts bill on a “fast track” in the Senate, as it is a priority of President Donald Trump, Bloomberg reported Thursday.

CZ has strongly denied a WSJ report alleging he pursued a pardon in exchange for a Binance US deal, calling the claims politically motivated. The report has sparked discussions on media bias, regulatory scrutiny, and the broader implications for Binance's global operations in an evolving crypto landscape. The post CZ Rejects WSJ Report of Binance US Deal Amid Pardon Speculation appeared first on Cryptonews.

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Binance CEO Changpeng ‘CZ' Zhao is calling out mainstream media for spreading false stories about him and Binance US. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) published a report claiming Trump's family was discussing a financial deal with Binance US, and that CZ had been pushing for a presidential pardon after his legal troubles in the U.S.

Circle plans to integrate Hashnote's $1 billion USYC tokenized money market fund under Bermuda's regulatory framework, enhancing USYC's appeal as collateral and fostering a cohesive digital asset ecosystem. The post Circle to Bring Hashnote Tokenized Money Market Fund Under Bermuda's Regulatory Oversight appeared first on Cryptonews.

The attack, discovered by Ledger security researchers, involves "voltage glitching" and reprogramming a device's microcontroller.

SoftBank plans to transform a former Sharp LCD panel plant in Japan into a data center for operating artificial intelligence agents developed in collaboration with U.S.-based ChatGPT creator, OpenAI, according to a Nikkei report on Friday.

BlackRock's first tokenized fund surpassed Franklin Templeton's BENJI last April and has since overtaken Hashnote's USYC as the largest onchain fund.

[PRESS RELEASE – London, United Kingdom, March 13th, 2025] PayX has announced the launch of its pre-sale, introducing an early participation phase for its digital payment platform. Designed to address common challenges in traditional payment systems—such as transaction speed, fees, and security—PayX aims to offer a more efficient and cost-effective global payment solution.

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Under President Trump's encouragement for the crypto sector, the U.S. Senate Banking Committee has successfully pushed forward a bill regulating stablecoins. This marks a significant move towards having the legislation reach President Trump's desk for his signature.

New data from the market intelligence platform Santiment suggests that the digital assets industry may be poised for a bullish move. In a new thread on the social media platform X, Santiment says that historically, when stablecoins activity rises when crypto prices are low, investors are ready to start accumulating assets.

The United States Senate Banking Committee elected to advance the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act in an 18-6 vote.None of the amendments proposed by Senator Elizabeth Warren made it into the bill, including her proposal to limit stablecoin issuance to banking institutions. “Without changes, this bill will supercharge the financing of terrorism.

Authorities in India have apprehended Aleksej Besciokov, the alleged co-founder of Garantex, a cryptocurrency exchange reportedly implicated in “extensive money laundering activities (MLA).” $60 Billion In Transactions Linked To Criminal Activity Besciokov, a 46-year-old Lithuanian national, was reportedly arrested while vacationing with his family in Varkala, a coastal city in the Indian state of Kerala.

The Senate Banking Committee passed the GENIUS Act with bipartisan support on an 18-6 vote, clearing the bill for the full Senate to consider.

Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao is pushing back on a Wall Street Journal report that Donald Trump has held talks with Binance to buy a stake in Binance.US.

Ondo Finance, BlackRock-Securitize and Superstate gained the most among the larger issuers, while Hashnote's USYC declined.

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​The U.S. Senate Banking Committee has approved the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act, moving it toward a Senate vote. Introduced by Senator Bill Hagerty, the bill seeks to establish a federal framework for stablecoin regulation.