Kraken, the second-largest US-based crypto exchange by trading volume, is reportedly gearing up for a public launch. According to a new report by Bloomberg, Kraken, known officially as Payward Inc., is planning on an initial public offering (IPO), or stock launch, in the first quarter of 2026.

Coinbase, the US's biggest cryptocurrency exchange, will re-enter India after receiving a critical regulatory nod.

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is one step closer to relaunching its services in India after securing a license with the country's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). On March 11, the crypto exchange revealed on social media that “we're approved to launch in India,” which prompted a follow-up from Coinbase's chief legal officer, Paul Grewal.

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The decline in retail trading might have affected other exchanges including Coinbase.

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After leaving India in 2023 due to regulatory issues, Coinbase is re-entering the market. The exchange plans to restart its retail services later this year.

Coinbase expects to begin servicing retail users later this year.

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Crypto projects have attracted more than $2 billion in investments from venture capital (VC) firms in 2025, confirming that investors' interest in crypto remains high. According to data from Defillama, VCs invested more than $1 billion each into crypto projects within the first two months.

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Finance officials in the European Union are worried US President Donald Trump's pivot towards digital assets could impact the Eurozone's financial and monetary stability.

South Korea is launching a CBDC trial with 100,000 consumers, using digital currency-backed deposit tokens for retail transactions, potentially shaping the future of digital payments and financial innovation. The post Bank of Korea to Launch CBDC Trial for 100,000 Consumers, Enabling Retail Transactions appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitwise has rolled out a new Bitcoin Standard Corporations ETF that gives investors a way to bet on companies stacking at least 1,000 BTC.

Coinbase has secured approval from India's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), positioning itself to re-enter the country's crypto market. The exchange announced on March 11 that it intends to launch retail trading services later this year, with further investments and product rollouts to follow.

Coinbase (COIN) is on the verge of fully re-entering the Indian market after securing registration with the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), marking a significant step toward resuming its crypto trading services. The Nasdaq-listed exchange, which previously faced regulatory hurdles in India, is now gearing up to expand its footprint in the country.

The latest draft of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act introduces a major shift in stablecoin regulation, aiming to balance oversight between state and federal authorities. The bill, backed by Senators Bill Hagerty (R-TN), Tim Scott (R-SC), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), and Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), was initially proposed in February and has now been updated before a key Senate Banking Committee hearing.

US lawmakers are set for a heated debate on stablecoin regulation, with key industry leaders expected to outline their vision for the future of digital asset oversight.Charles Cascarilla, co-founder and CEO of stablecoin issuer Paxos, is scheduled to testify before the House Financial Services Committee, urging lawmakers to establish “cross-jurisdictional reciprocity” in stablecoin regulations. In his prepared testimony, Cascarilla flagged concerns about the existing hurdles in the adoption of Paxos' Global dollar (USDG) stablecoin due to it being issued via a regulated affiliate in Singapore.

The GENIUS Act updates aim to regulate stablecoins, fostering innovation and protecting consumers. US-based stablecoin issuers like USDC gain an edge with stricter rules for foreign competitors.

The EU expresses growing concern over the crypto-friendly policy of the U.S. administration led by Donald Trump.

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Europe has emerged as a frontrunner in crypto banking outpacing global powers in the race. Though US President Donald Trump's crypto policies pose a significant threat to Europe's monetary autonomy, the continent leads in terms of crypto-friendly banks.

European finance officials are warning that Trump's supportive stance on cryptos could undermine the euro's monetary sovereignty and financial stability.

On January 23, President Trump started delivering on his crypto promise. To seal the deal, he needs to work with Congress to fix the Bank Secrecy Act regime.

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European regulators are reportedly investigating crypto exchange OKX after hackers allegedly used it to launder proceeds from a nearly $1.5 billion heist on Bybit.

In a significant development for the cryptocurrency industry, Coinbase is renewing its efforts to introduce tokenized securities to the U.S. market, capitalizing on what it perceives as a more crypto-friendly regulatory environment under the Trump administration.

Clearstream, a subsidiary of Deutsche Börse, is set to launch crypto custody services for institutional clients. Deutsche Börse is Europe's third-largest stock exchange.

The crypto market is facing heightened volatility as the risk of the US economy falling into a recession spiked. While some crypto tokens may withstand the ongoing crash, some could struggle under the heightened selling pressure and fearful market sentiment.

Rome Protocol and KiiChain have joined forces to accelerate the adoption of blockchain-based financial solutions in Latin America.

The Human wallet is designed to tackle the blind signing risks that led to Bybit's $1.5B hack. This move is a step forward in Human Wallet's mission.

The global crypto market cap declined by 1.48% to $2.63T as investor sentiment weakened. Market liquidations hit $620M, with long positions facing $527M in losses.

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The meteoric rise and subsequent crash of the meme coin market have left even the most vocal proponents, including Murad, reeling.

According to analysis by The Kobeissi Letter, a rapid shift from extreme greed to extreme fear among investors—not the U.S.-China trade war—has driven a historic $5.5 trillion collapse in global markets since mid-February. Risk Aversion, Not Tariffs, Drives Historic $5.5 Trillion Market Crash The S&P 500 and cryptocurrency markets have collectively lost $5.

The crypto market is on a rollercoaster ride, facing continuous ups and downs since the beginning of the year. Ethereum has become the biggest victim of the volatility, as its price declined to a multi-month low of $17.8k earlier in the day.

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Stablecoins on exchanges are often seen as a key indicator of investors' purchasing power. A higher stablecoin balance suggests traders are ready to buy altcoins, setting the stage for a market rebound.

European officials are increasingly concerned that the US government's support for digital assets, particularly stablecoins tied to the dollar, could weaken the euro's role and disrupt financial stability in the region.

A new prediction market platform Truemarkets has finally launched after raising over $4 million through its public Oracle Patron NFT sale in Nov. 2024, with Buterin minting 400 NFTs.

The European Central Bank (ECB) is seeking to wrap up its preparation phase for a digital euro by October 2025. However, questions remain about whether the project will succeed.

The worst performing altcoins have fallen below the moving average lines. This decline accelerated while in the bearish trend zone.

Kraken has secured authorization as an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) from the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), marking a critical regulatory milestone in its expansion strategy in the United Kingdom. Trading under Payward Ltd, Kraken is also one of 31 crypto companies listed on the FCA's “cryptoasset register.

Truemarkets, the decentralized prediction markets platform with its Project Lead Milli often dubbed as “Celebrity” and based in New York, has finally launched today with its native token, $TRUE. Built on Ethereum and Base, Truemarkets first gained attention last year when Ethereum co-founder VitaliK Buterin “endorsed” it.

Real-world asset-backed stablecoin Anzen USDz (USDZ) has been struggling with high volatility and shows signs of a significant depeg. USDZ, an RWA-backed stablecoin by Anzen on Base network, is seeing high price turbulence as its supply grew above its market cap. USDZ has struggled to keep its peg to the U.S. dollar since December 2024.