Industry News

  • South Africa Tax Collector Deploys New Tech to Track Crypto and Offshore Assets02 Mar 2026 08:30South African crypto-asset service providers must now transmit detailed transaction data directly to the revenue collector, allowing for precise automated reconciliation and targeted audits. The End of the ‘Offshore Shield’ The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has, since March 1, used its most sophisticated tools to date to track crypto-assets and offshore financial interests. The […]
  • ‘A Scam’: Kalshi Might Face Legal Actions Regarding Iran’s Regime Change Market Resolution02 Mar 2026 07:30'A Scam': Kalshi Might Face Legal Actions Regarding Iran's Regime Change MarketWhile Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour explained that the company did not list markets tied to the death of any personality because it goes against U.S. regulations, users are preparing legal actions against the company over the market settlement. Kalshi Might Face Legal Action Over Iran’s Regime Change Market Settlement Kalshi, one of the largest regulated […]
  • Brazilian Exchanges Receive New Bank Secrecy and Accounting Standards Provisions02 Mar 2026 06:30Brazilian Exchanges Receive New Bank Secrecy and Accounting Standards ProvisionsThe measures seek to fully integrate crypto exchanges into the established financial system and protect the identity information of the institution’s customers. The Central Bank states that this will promote “transparency, comparability, and predictability of information provided to the market.” Brazil Issues Resolution Including Crypto Brokerages to Comply With Bank Secrecy Laws Brazil is moving […]
  • Diamond Hands Win: 85% of Bitcoin Holders Stood Firm Through the February Dip02 Mar 2026 05:30Despite a massive 46% crash that wiped out $1 trillion in market value, a new study reveals that the majority of bitcoin holders remained remarkably resilient. Resilience Amid the Crash Bitcoin’s 46% drop from its all-time high of just above $126,000 to briefly below $61,000 rattled markets and erased more than $1 trillion in value. […]
  • Report: Barclays Joins Global Banks Building Blockchain Payment Systems02 Mar 2026 04:30Report: Barclays Joins Global Banks Building Blockchain Payment SystemsBarclays is reportedly exploring a blockchain-based platform for payments and deposits as financial banking giants prepare for faster, digital settlement systems. Sources Say the Banking Behemoth Barclays Is Preparing a Blockchain Strategy The London-based lender has issued requests for information to technology providers as it evaluates building infrastructure capable of supporting blockchain payments, tokenized deposits […]
  • Strategist Sees Reversion Risk in Gold and Oil After Iran Strikes02 Mar 2026 03:30Strategist Sees Reversion Risk in Gold and Oil After Iran StrikesU.S.-Israel strikes on Iran could spark reversals in gold and crude oil as war premium fades, signaling 2026 peaks and risk-asset relief, Bloomberg strategist Mike McGlone warns. Strategist Flags Commodity Reversal Scenario Bloomberg Intelligence strategist Mike McGlone shared on social media platform X on March 1 his view that U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran could trigger […]
  • US Senator Torches Bankman-Fried as Clarity Act Support Backfires02 Mar 2026 02:30US Senator Torches Bankman-Fried as Clarity Act Support BackfiresU.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis forcefully rejected Sam Bankman-Fried’s praise of the Clarity Act, warning the bill would impose harsher penalties on him and distancing her crypto legislation from his past lobbying efforts as regulatory battles intensify. Lummis Slams Bankman-Fried Over Clarity Act Remarks U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis shared on social media platform X on Feb. […]
  • Ripple Rolls out Institutional XRPL Strategy to Power Tokenization and Regulated Finance02 Mar 2026 01:30Ripple Unveils Decentralized Funding Overhaul to Empower Global XRP Ledger BuildersRipple is reshaping XRP Ledger funding to accelerate regulated finance expansion, rolling out a FinTech Builder Program and expanded institutional support framework to scale global adoption and broaden capital access for developers. Ripple Targets Regulated Finance Growth Through New Institutional XRPL Programs Ripple published new insights on Feb. 26, 2026, outlining how the XRP Ledger’s […]
  • Willy Woo Warns Liquidity Breakdown Could Cap Bitcoin’s Rally Despite Short-Term Relief02 Mar 2026 00:30Willy Woo Warns Liquidity Breakdown Could Cap Bitcoin’s Rally Despite Short-Term ReliefBitcoin faces mounting bearish pressure as weakening liquidity and deeply negative on-chain flows cloud the outlook, Willy Woo warns, suggesting that any short-term rebound may be rejected before a durable recovery can take hold. Bitcoin Faces Structural Weakness With $45K Touted as Typical Bear Market Floor Crypto market cycles remain under close scrutiny as on-chain […]
  • Ripple CEO Highlights XRP’s Solid Performance, Applauds ‘Brilliant’ US Court Ruling01 Mar 2026 23:30Ripple CEO Highlights XRP’s Solid Performance, Applauds 'Brilliant' US Court RulingXRP stands out as the only major cryptocurrency with court-backed U.S. regulatory clarity, fueling institutional adoption and outperforming rivals, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said as he pushes for broader crypto legislation to unlock industry growth. Ripple CEO Highlights XRP Strength as Legal Victory Unlocks Institutional Capital Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse highlighted XRP’s bullish momentum and […]