Ripple’s David Schwartz spoke at XRPLV2026, urging crypto to take CLARITY Act gains now and warned the six-week window may not stay open long. Make hay while the sun shines. That is how Ripple’s President Monica Long framed it. David Schwartz, the company’s former CTO now serving as CTO Emeritus,...
Crypto Exchange Bithumb Wins Temporary Court Relief in Korea
Crypto Exchange Bithumb wins temporary court relief in South Korea as Seoul court suspends FIU six-month business suspension amid ongoing crypto compliance dispute. A major legal development has taken place in South Korea’s crypto sector. Cryptocurrency Exchange Bithumb Wins Temporary Court Relief in Korea as a court suspended part of...
TON Fees Just Dropped Again – Here’s Why Adoption Could Explode
TON transaction fees dropped again, with TON transfers now costing just 0.000388 TON per send. Telegram staked 2.2 million TON as a primary validator, deepening its role in the blockchain network. AI Agentic Wallets now let AI agents handle TON payments inside Telegram without manual transaction approval. The fee for...
Senate Unanimously Bans Congress From Prediction Market Trading
The Senate unanimously banned senators and staff from trading on prediction markets, effective immediately. The move was fueled by concerns about insider-trading-like advantages from sensitive information. Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket were at the center of the debate because they let users bet on future events. The Senate unanimously...
Crypto Card Spending Jumps 500% as Stablecoins Go Mainstream
Crypto card spending has reached about $600 million per month, with March 2026 topping $606 million. The growth is driven by crypto cards’ familiar Visa and Mastercard-style checkout experiences. Stablecoins like USDT and USDC make spending easier by instantly converting digital assets into fiat. A new era of liquidity is...
Bakkt Completes DTR Deal to Expand AI and Stablecoin Payments
Bakkt agreed to acquire DTR to expand its stablecoin payment and settlement capabilities. The deal is an all-stock transaction worth about 9.13 million Bakkt Class A shares. Bakkt says the acquisition will help speed up stablecoin settlement and cut reliance on third parties. Bakkt Holdings has recently completed a deal...
JPX Signals Readiness for Crypto ETFs as Tax Rules Take Shape
JPX advances crypto ETF plans, but timing depends on tax clarity and evolving regulatory frameworks in Japan. Preparations by Japan Exchange Group are pushing crypto ETFs closer to reality in Japan. Early groundwork is already underway, but progress remains tied to tax clarity and legal definitions for digital assets. Institutional...
Gemini Wins CFTC License to Expand Futures and Options Trading
Gemini wins CFTC clearing license, enabling futures, options, and prediction markets while boosting its regulated crypto expansion plans. Gemini has secured a major U.S. regulatory approval. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) granted the cryptocurrency exchange a Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO) license. The license will let Gemini clear regulated derivatives....
UK FCA Approves Tokenized Fund Rules in Major Crypto Shift
UK FCA approves tokenized fund rules, helping asset managers use blockchain technology under existing laws and boosting market innovation. The United Kingdom has taken a major digital finance step. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has signed off on new rules for tokenized funds. The rules assist companies in adopting blockchain...
PayPal Reorganizes to Bring Crypto and Stablecoins Into Core Payments Strategy
PayPal’s new structure integrates crypto and payments, signaling deeper stablecoin adoption within its core financial services system Crypto and stablecoins are moving closer to the center of PayPal’s business. A new operating model and leadership changes point to a sharper focus on execution and product alignment. The update points to...