The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Tuesday issued a joint interpretation clarifying how federal securities laws apply to crypto assets, marking one of the most comprehensive attempts yet to define regulatory boundaries in the United States. Federal Crypto Policy Shift: SEC, CFTC Outline Jurisdiction and Token Types The…
Aster has launched its mainnet, introducing a privacy-first Layer 1 blockchain. The network combines zero-knowledge cryptography with high-speed execution to deliver a decentralized yet confidential trading experience. New Aster Chain Goes Live With Privacy-First DeFi Infrastructure Aster has officially launched the mainnet of Aster Chain, positioning the network as a purpose-built Layer 1 blockchain tailored…
Bitcoin is flirting with $74,055 at noon EST, but the real drama isn’t on the price chart — it’s in the derivatives market, where billions are quietly positioning for what comes next. Futures and Options Data Hint at Bitcoin’s Next Big Move — or Big Fakeout The bitcoin derivatives complex is anything but sleepy. According…
Tether is taking aim at Big Tech’s AI hardware moat with a framework that promises to shrink billion-parameter model training down to something your phone can handle. Tether AI Framework Cuts VRAM Use by Over 70%, Expands Edge Computing On Tuesday, Tether unveiled a cross-platform LoRA fine-tuning framework for Microsoft’s Bitnet models, introducing what it…
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Paypal just turned its stablecoin into a global contender, pushing PYUSD into dozens of new markets in a single sweep. Paypal Broadens Crypto Push With PYUSD Rollout Across Emerging Markets Paypal is expanding access to its dollar-pegged stablecoin, PYUSD, to users in 68 additional countries, bringing total availability to 70, according to a March 17…
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. BitPinas has no commercial relationship with any mentioned entity unless otherwise stated. 📬 Get the biggest crypto stories in the Philippines and Southeast Asia every week — subscribe to the BitPinas Newsletter. Digital bank GoTyme has officially dropped the Tax Identification…
Bitcoin broke past the $76,000 resistance level, reaching a peak of $76,013 before profit-taking caused a sharp pullback to around $74,000. Resistance and Profit-Taking at the Peak Bitcoin shattered the $76,000 resistance level early Tuesday, extending a rally that has seen it consistently decouple from traditional equities amid escalating Middle East tensions. Bitstamp exchange data…
The group of local individuals that handled the Onecoin scheme in Cordoba, Argentina, received jail sentences of up to 9 years and agreed to provide compensation to the plaintiffs. Another case involving bank employees linked to the crypto scheme is also being processed. Argentine Arm of Onecoin Sentenced to 71+ Years in Prison While Onecoin,…
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