Brazil's data protection agency has upheld its decision to restrict cryptocurrency compensation tied to the World ID project, citing user privacy concerns. The National Data Protection Authority (ANDP) rejected a petition by World ID developer Tools For Humanity to review its ban on offering financial compensation to users who provide biometric data through iris scans, the agency said in a March 25 announcement.

TL;DR CME Group and Google Cloud collaborate to explore asset tokenization and improve financial market efficiency through the use of the Universal Ledger. The distributed ledger technology aims to optimize settlement and clearing processes, enabling faster and more cost-effective transactions.

Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has announced that it rewarded four whistleblowers who helped expose insider trading activities.

CME Group and Google Cloud revealed that they are collaborating to pilot solutions for easy and safe wholesale payments and asset tokenization. CME Group has completed the first step of testing and integrating Google Cloud Universal Ledger (GCUL), a new distributed ledger from Google Cloud.

“What if the internet had had a decentralized payments system from day one?”

Although crypto payments provide fast and worldwide transactions, mounting security risks and fraud cases are making users wary of fully trusting them. The post Report Shows Security Concerns as the Major Challenge for Crypto Payment Adoption appeared first on Cryptonews.

Trump Media partners with Crypto.com to launch ETPs and ETFs, while Trump-backed World Liberty Financial explores stablecoins. Plus, Nillion's 'blind computing' protocol launches on mainnet.

The FDIC removes “reputational risk” from bank supervision, aligning with the OCC and marking a significant win for the crypto industry amid broader regulatory clarity efforts. The post FDIC Drops ‘Reputational Risk' in Bank Rules, Crypto Advocate Calls It a Win appeared first on Cryptonews.

A Binance employee who held a business development position at BNB Chain used confidential information for insider trading.

Japan crypto group is courting SEC's Crypto Task Force and Hester Peirce in the hopes of forging an alliance.

CME Group, one of the major derivatives marketplaces, has announced a collaboration with Google Cloud to explore the use of tokenization technology in traditional finance. The initiative involves the deployment of Google Cloud's Universal Ledger (GCUL), a programmable distributed ledger designed to enhance efficiency in asset management and transaction processing.

CME Group, a leading derivatives marketplace, is collaborating with Google Cloud to pilot asset tokenization and enhance capital market efficiency.

Securitize Inc. COO Michael Sonnenshein discusses the state of the crypto market under the Trump administration and the tokenized Treasury market on "Bloomberg Crypto." Sign up for the Bloomberg Crypto newsletter, the essential read on the crypto universe delivered straight to your inbox twice a week: https://bloom.bg/3V4GGDv -------- More on Bloomberg Television and Markets Like this video?

Coinidol.com received a message warning about the significant amount of funds being liqidated on the Blynex Cryptocurrency Exchange.

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp (NASDAQ:DJT), US president Donald Trump's social media firm, announced an agreement with cryptocurrency trading platform Crypto.com to launch exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Shares of Trump Media jumped almost 8% to about $23 on Tuesday morning.

ETF Edge joins from the Exchange ETF Conference in Las Vegas! Jay Jacobs, BlackRock U.S. thematic & active ETFs head, Ben Johnson, Morningstar client solutions and asset management head, Travis Spence, JPMorgan Asset Management global ETFs head, and Ben Slavin, BNY Mellon global ETFs head & managing director, sit down with CNBC's Bob Pisani to discuss a new ETF structure the SEC is deciding on.

On March 19-20, 2025, the VI summit on cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies – Crypto Summit 2025 – was held in Moscow. The event brought together leading players in the crypto industry at the MTS Live Hall, becoming the largest and main event of the year in the field of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies.

Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has announced the launch of Equity Trailing Stop, a sophisticated new tool designed to provide traders with enhanced control over risk management and profit protection.

CoreSky's platform enables user voting to gauge public opinion in the early stages of a meme token's development

The Digital Chamber released its "U.S. Blockchain Roadmap" that outlined policies to advance the digital assets and cryptocurrency sectors and ensure U.S. leadership in the industry.

The partnership aims to offer innovative investment options with a strong focus on American-made assets. It will span industries like energy and technology.

Lawmakers and crypto leaders have argued digital asset firms face unique challenges when establishing and maintaining accounts in the U.S.

A Hong Kong ETF issuer, HashKey Capital, recently dropped a bombshell on CNBC's “Converge Live.” The company revealed that China is actively exploring a shift in its crypto policy.

The move represents the first-ever “bank-issued stablecoin” issued on a permissionless blockchain, namely Ethereum.

TL;DR DigiFT and Hash Global launch the first fully tokenized artificial intelligence stock index fund registered on the blockchain. Investors can access shares of tech firms and crypto assets through USDT and USDC, with greater transparency and without traditional intermediaries. The model stands out for its liquidity and automated operations using smart contracts.

eToro announced that it filed for an initial public offering on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ETOR.” A filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) showed the company aims to raise between $300 million and $400 million at a pre-money valuation of $4.5 billion.

eToro, a crypto-friendly trading platform, has officially filed the documentation for an IPO in the United States, aiming for a listing on Nasdaq with an estimated valuation of 5 billion dollars. This move marks a new attempt by the company to go public, after a previous failed attempt in 2021. The IPO will attract the attention of major investment banks such as Goldman Sachs, Jefferies, UBS, and Citigroup, which will act as lead managing bookmakers.

The tokenized money market fund of BlackRock (BUIDL) has reached a capitalization of 1.7 billion dollars, establishing itself as a leader in tokenized U.S. Treasuries. Recently, the fund has expanded to the Solana blockchain, further broadening its reach and adapting to the growing demand for digitized assets.

US derivatives exchange operator CME Group is piloting solutions for tokenized assets using Google Cloud Universal Ledger (GCUL), a new distributed ledger that was designed for traditional financial institutions.According to a March 25 announcement, CME has already begun integrating GCUL to improve capital market efficiency and wholesale payments. CME Group chairman and CEO Terry Duffy said GCUL could “deliver significant efficiencies for collateral, margin, settlement and fee payments as the world moves toward 24/7 trading.

The convergence of Web3 and artificial intelligence is rewriting the rules of digital innovation, merging decentralization's trustless frameworks with artificial intelligence's analytical firepower. From tokenized data marketplaces to AI-driven governance models, this fusion isn't theoretical—it's attracting billions in global investment and reshaping industries like healthcare, finance, and supply chains.

Despite growing doubts, CRO's price surged over 25% in 24 hours- Here's what all happened.

Israeli trading platform Etoro has filed a prospectus with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for an initial public offering (IPO) in New York, revealing that its revenue tripled in 2024, with 96% of that revenue coming from cryptocurrency trading. Etoro reported a revenue of $12.

Trump Media and Technology Group has partnered with Crypto.com to launch ETFs under its Truth.Fi brand, integrating digital assets and securities with a focus on American industries, pending regulatory approval.

NapulETH Open Village 2025 is set to return, bringing together crypto and blockchain enthusiasts, developers, and visionaries for a week of discussions on Web3 experiences. Taking place from July 17-19, 2025, this year's edition promises to be bigger than ever, featuring a dynamic lineup of speakers, an intensive hackathon, and unparalleled networking opportunities – all set against the breathtaking backdrop of Villa Doria d'Angri in Naples.

As market uncertainty continues to shape investor behavior, many are shifting focus from high-cap assets toward altcoins with stronger upside potential. Analysts have highlighted three standout cryptocurrencies worth holding now for those looking to capitalize on the next big move: Cardano (ADA), XRP, and Mutuum Finance (MUTM).

Today, various governments and institutions around the world are exploring Bitcoin's potential for their benefit. We hear much talk about adopting Bitcoin reserves on the national level.

Today is the perfect day to look at the best crypto to buy as a Trump stablecoin is in the works in the World Liberty Financial's (WLFI) workshop. The news isn't official, but rather the result of crypto analysts and observers eyeing some interesting activity on blockchain-monitoring sources like Etherscan and BscScan.

The company aims to modernize financial markets through asset tokenization using Google Cloud Universal Ledger.

Lisa Gordon, Cavendish Investment Bank chair, suggests the UK government should impose taxes on crypto to boost the economy. Gordon is astounded that over half of the population's younger citizens own crypto but not equities.

Let's face it: artificial intelligence is the real change-agent in the world. We can cling to the idea that speculative tokens are retail products, or embrace crypto's supporting role as excellent technology in service of AI, says Steven Waterhouse.

Massachusetts' top securities watchdog has opened an investigation into Robinhood's (NASDAQ:HOOD) latest venture—a prediction markets tool letting users wager on outcomes like college basketball games. The state's Secretary of State, Bill Galvin, is digging into whether the trading app's new feature blurs the line between investing and gambling, especially for younger users hooked on sports, Reuters reported on Tuesday.

Cryptocurrency-friendly trading platform eToro has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States after multiple previous attempts from the company.The company said in a March 24 announcement that it had submitted a registration statement on Form F-1 with the US Securities and Exchange Commission related to the IPO of its Class A common shares. eToro has applied to list its Class A common shares on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ETOR,” according to the announcement, which stated: “A registration statement on Form F-1 relating to these securities has been filed with the SEC but has not yet become effective.

Approximately $13 million was stolen in the recent hack of crypto exchange GMX's integration with Abracadabra. On March 25, blockchain security monitoring firm PeckShield reported a major security incident of GMX decentralized exchange.

Autonomys Network has integrated with Talisman Wallet to simplify access to decentralized applications, asset management, and blockchain-based finance.

Brighty, a Swiss-based financial app, is featured in the latest BitDegree Mission, Use Crypto Like Cash With Brighty.

Trump Media is teaming with Crypto.com to launch a series of exchange traded funds (ETFs). The president's media company, owner of the Truth Social platform, announced the partnership Monday (March 24), saying the ETFs would “comprise digital assets as well as securities with a Made in America focus spanning diverse industries such as energy.

AB DAO has announced the official listing of its token, AB, on the digital asset trading platform Gate.io.

Blockchain users will now be able to connect offline assets to their on-chain accounts using tech that's been feasible for a long time.