Industry Groups Warn New Crypto Rules Could Drive Kenyan Startups Offshore – Africa Bitcoin News

Strict Licensing and Oversight Requirements Kenya’s cryptocurrency industry is reportedly raising concerns over draft regulations that would require firms to hold significant amounts of paid-up capital before obtaining operating licenses. Industry representatives say the proposed thresholds could push smaller startups out of the market and concentrate activity among a handful of well-funded players. The draft…

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Why OpenAI really shut down Sora

OpenAI’s decision last week to shut down Sora, its AI video-generation tool, just six months after releasing it to the public raised immediate suspicions. The app had invited users to upload their own faces — so was this some kind of elaborate data grab? According to a new WSJ investigation, the real explanation is considerably…

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PH Crypto Traders Back New AML Bill, Push Clarity on Stablecoins and VASPs

The Innovative Movement of the Philippine Association of Crypto Traders (IMPACT), a local trading community led by Executive Director Arlone “Paul” Abello (widely known as Coach Miranda Miner), through their legal counsel Atty. Rafael Padilla, has officially submitted a position paper to the Anti‑Money Laundering Council (AMLC) commenting on House Bill No. 7742. What is…

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BNP Paribas brings crypto ETNs to investors in France

BNP Paribas is widening its digital asset offering in France by adding six crypto-linked exchange-traded notes for retail investors.  Summary BNP Paribas will launch six Bitcoin and Ether ETNs for clients in France on Monday. Clients can access crypto price exposure through securities accounts without buying or storing Bitcoin directly. The launch extends BNP Paribas’…

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Grayscale Sees Digital Asset Treasuries Staging a Comeback After Surviving Harsh Market Reset – Featured Bitcoin News

Crypto Treasury Firms Regain Stability After Market Reset Market turbulence forced a reset across crypto-linked equities, but Grayscale Head of Research Zach Pandl indicated on March 26, 2026, that digital asset treasuries, or DATs, are regaining stability after months of pressure. The analysis points to structural adjustments that helped firms recover from steep valuation declines….

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Kalshi faces new state lawsuit as gambling claims grow

Kalshi is facing a new legal challenge after Washington state sued the prediction market operator over its event-based contracts.  Summary Washington sued Kalshi, alleging its contracts broke gambling and consumer protection laws in the state. Kalshi moved the Washington case to federal court and said the state gave no warning. Nevada and Arizona also challenged…

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