Nearly half of crypto pundits in a recent survey are bullish over crypto AI tokens prices — which could bode well for the $23.6 billion crypto market sector. Of the 2,632 respondents surveyed by CoinGecko between February and March, 25% were “fully bullish,” and 19.3% indicated they were “somewhat bullish” for crypto AI tokens in 2025.

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A purported DC proposal to rename the humanitarian agency includes a plan to use blockchain for “innovation and efficiency.”

To promote Ethereum's ERC-3643 standard for permissioned securities tokens, the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation, the main U.S. clearinghouse for securities transactions, has joined the ERC-3643 Association. The announcement, made on Mar.

Coinbase is pushing the SEC to revamp crypto rules with 36 bold recommendations, demanding clarity, market reforms, and a future where the U.S. leads in digital assets.

Coinbase is stepping up its efforts to bring clarity to crypto regulations in the U.S., proposing a new framework for the SEC to follow. The exchange wants clear rules that distinguish digital assets from traditional securities and is urging Congress to take the lead in defining regulatory boundaries.

The total stablecoins market cap reached over $230 billion for the first time, amid U.S. efforts to boost the adoption of stablecoins.

The US SEC is gearing up for a major leadership change, and the crypto world is paying close attention. Paul Atkins, a known supporter of digital assets, is set to appear before the Senate Banking Committee on March 27 for his confirmation hearing.

The official X account of the crypto trading platform Bitrue has shared fake news about SWIFT, the main messaging network used by financial institutions worldwide, adopting XRP for cross-border payments.

Crypto exchange Bithumb is under investigation as South Korean police have raided the company's headquarters. This action is in response to claims of embezzlement directed against Kim Dae-sik, the former chief executive officer.

New malware is attacking cryptocurrency users, stealing wallet credentials and financial data by bypassing Chrome's encryption and monitoring clipboard activity to intercept and redirect transactions.

The Trump administration plans to use blockchain to overhaul USAID's procurement, aiming to improve aid tracking and delivery. The post Trump Officials Push to Put USAID Procurement on Blockchain: Report appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bithumb's latest legal woes add to its history of scrutiny, including past raids and allegations of embezzlement and market manipulation.

Aleksei Andriunin, founder of Gotbit, has agreed to a plea deal with U.S. prosecutors, limiting his prison time to 24 months for his role in a major crypto market manipulation scheme. The 26-year-old Russian national, extradited from Portugal last month, pleaded guilty to wire fraud and conspiracy to commit market manipulation.

The European Central Bank (ECB) needs a digital euro to counter the growing influence of dollar-pegged stablecoins and U.S. payment platforms in Europes financial system, according to ECB Chief Economist Philip Lane. Speaking at University College Cork, Lane emphasized that the dominance of Big Tech payment services like Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal exposes Europe to economic risks and coercion.

Integrating blockchain in USAID could enhance transparency and efficiency but may face skepticism over its necessity and implementation challenges. The post Trump admin plans to use blockchain in foreign aid operations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

DeFi (decentralized finance) has emerged as one of the most transformative trends in the financial sector. It's built on blockchain technology, offering a decentralized alternative to TradFi (traditional financial) services. From lending and borrowing to DEXs (decentralized exchanges) and yield farming, DeFi aims to democratize finance, making it more accessible, efficient and transparent.

Institutional investors are increasing their crypto allocations, with 83% of those surveyed by Coinbase planning to invest more in 2025, driven by strong returns, growing DeFi adoption, and expanding stablecoin use.

Australian federal police have alerted over 130 people of a new text message scam aimed at crypto users that copies the same “sender ID” as legitimate crypto exchanges such as Binance. The impersonation scam involves the fraudsters sending out messages through text and encrypted messaging platforms by impersonating a Binance representative, telling users of a crypto account breach and instructing them to set up a new wallet, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) said in a March 21 statement.

The Trump administration has finally unveiled its plan to restructure USAID. This comes just weeks after President Trump teamed up with Elon Musk to cut government agencies, which led to thousands of USAID job losses and the elimination of most foreign aid contracts.

Trump's attendance at the U.S. Digital Asset Summit signals a major shift in crypto policy.

LG will shut down its NFT platform amid a broader market downturn that's seen major collections lose over 70% of their value.

VanEck Ventures invested in Manifest, a platform bringing U.S. real estate into DeFi.

Upbit, one of the largest South Korean crypto exchanges, has denied accusations of charging brokerage fees for listing tokens on its platform, calling its accusers to provide concrete proof of such occurrence.

ChainAware.ai offers web3 user analytics dashboards to analyze on-chain behavior, enhance security, and optimize project decisions. The post ChainAware.ai launches: free user analytics for web3 projects appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

LG Electronics has announced the closure of its NFT marketplace for TVs, Art Lab. The announcement on the soon-to-be-defunct website stated that the company intends to shift its focus and explore new opportunities.

Australia's Albanese Government has unveiled new crypto rules targeting exchanges and stablecoins, with plans to curb debanking.

President Donald Trump told a digital asset conference Thursday (March 20) that the United States is going to “dominate crypto and the next generation of financial technologies.

South Korean prosecutors raided the headquarters of crypto exchange Bithumb on March 19 as part of an investigation into whether the company's former CEO misused corporate funds to purchase an apartment, according to local media reports.

The SEC declared today that proof-of-work cryptoassets are not bound by securities regulations. Based on this clarity and the commissions latest actions, BeInCrypto analysts predict that the SEC will approve multiple altcoin ETFs together by the end of Q2 2025

The U.S. OCC said it has ended examining national banks and other financial institutions for reputational risk.

The Brazilian Senate will hold a public hearing on crypto regulation after a lawmaker launched a fresh bid to “update” the nation's legislation. The post Brazilian Senate to Hold Public Hearing on Crypto Regulation appeared first on Cryptonews.

European Central Bank (ECB) Chief Economist Philip Lane has reiterated the need for a digital euro, emphasizing its role in mitigating risks from stablecoins and reducing reliance on US payment firms, Bloomberg News reported on March 20.

Cryptocurrency exchanges are enhancing user engagement by focusing on onchain initiatives. Coinbase collaborates with the Golden State Warriors to offer blockchain-based fan experiences, while Gemini appoints Eric Kuhn as Head of Onchain Product to drive blockchain adoption. The post Crypto Exchanges Focus On New Ways to Bring Users Onchain appeared first on Cryptonews.

The crypto industry argued that U.S. regulators used the idea of risks to banks' reputation to pressure them to reject digital assets clients, and the OCC has answered.

The second-largest US-based crypto exchange by trading volume is expanding its repertoire as it prepares to go public. Earlier this month, Kraken announced plans to offer an Initial Public Offering (IPO) early next year. On the heels of the announcement, Kraken now says it has acquired the leading US retail futures trading platform NinjaTrader.

Upbit denies Wu Blockchain's claims of charging intermediary fees for token listings, demanding evidence and warning against fraudulent brokers while vowing legal action against false claims. The post Upbit Denies Listing Fee Allegations, Challenges Wu Blockchain to Provide Proof appeared first on Cryptonews.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has clarified its stance on crypto mining under proof-of-work (PoW) protocols, stating that mining activities do not involve offering and selling securities. This applies to assets such as Bitcoin (BTC) and Litecoin (LTC).

Former chief legal officer of the Kraken exchange, Marco Santori, praised the political campaign donations made by crypto industry firms during the 2024 election as “democracy at work.”In an exclusive interview with Cointelegraph's Turner Wright, the former Kraken executive argued that crypto voters tilted the election in favor of then-candidate Donald Trump and the Republican Party.

Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has uncovered a direct financial connection between Mexican drug cartels and Chinese fentanyl precursor suppliers through cryptocurrency transactions.

Kraken has announced an agreement to acquire Ninjatrader, the U.S. retail futures trading platform, for $1.5 billion, subject to certain purchase price adjustments. This acquisition accelerates its multi-asset-class ambitions, which include plans for equities trading and payments.

Bybit CEO Ben Zhou reports that 88% of the $1.4 billion in stolen crypto assets remain traceable nearly a month after the breach. Security firms and blockchain experts collaborate to recover funds linked to North Korea's Lazarus Group. The post Bybit CEO Ben Zhou: 88% of Stolen $1.4 Billion Remains Traceable appeared first on Cryptonews.

Coinbase has put forward a regulatory blueprint for digital assets, urging the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to establish clearer guidelines. The proposal follows a request from SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, who leads the agency's crypto task force, for input on regulatory clarity.

In a staff statement published Thursday, the SEC said that both solo mining and mining pool operations would fail the first prong of the Howey Test.

VanEck chief executive Jan van Eck is outlining what he thinks will be the biggest milestone for the crypto sector in 2025. While speaking with Anthony Pompliano at Bitcoin Investor Week, Van Eck argues that stablecoins are the most interesting part of the digital asset world.

President Donald Trump is calling on Congress to pass a major stablecoin bill, saying it will keep the U.S. dollar at the top of global finance. He made the demand on Thursday in a video speech at the Blockworks Crypto Conference in New York.

Authorities raided Bithumb's Seoul headquarters on Wednesday in connection with the investigation, per local reports.

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