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Coin Center Advocates for SEC to Focus on Rulemaking Instead of Issuing No-Action Letters

The Washington D.C.-based non-profit cryptocurrency policy think tank argued that no action letters within the crypto industry lead to fragmentation and uneven treatment.

2026-03-18T04:52:55ZMike Rose
Technology

Meta Shuts Down Horizon Worlds VR Experience to Focus on Mobile Metaverse Development

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta is dropping VR support for its flagship metaverse world, which it launched in 2021 as part of the company's big gamble on virtual worlds.

2026-03-18T04:52:37ZMike Rose
News

Hong Kong's RedotPay Aims to Secure $150 Million Funding Before Upcoming US IPO, Reports Bloomberg

RedotPay, which reached unicorn status last year, is in discussions to raise up to $150 million in fresh funding, Bloomberg reported.

2026-03-18T04:52:14ZJose Moringa
Markets

SEC Chair Paul Atkins Proposes Safe Harbor Exemptions to Support the Growth of the Crypto Industry

SEC chair Paul Atkins says the regulator should review giving a range of exemptions to crypto companies to allow “bespoke pathways” to raise money.

2026-03-18T03:51:55ZJose Moringa
News

Bitrefill Reveals Connection Between Lazarus Group and Employee Laptop Hack Leading to Stolen Funds

Bitrefill didn’t reveal how much money was drained in the March 1 incident but said it will absorb the losses using its operational capital.

2026-03-18T01:51:32ZMike Rose
Markets

SEC to Classify Majority of Crypto Assets as Non-Securities Under Federal Regulations

The interpretative notice included information on token taxonomy and what digital assets the regulator would consider a security under federal law.

2026-03-17T22:51:01ZJose Moringa
News

US Lawmakers Propose Legislation to Regulate Prediction Markets for War-Related Betting

The BETS OFF Act from two Democratic lawmakers came in response to several “highly unusual bets” on the US-Israel conflict with Iran, suggesting insider information.

2026-03-17T21:50:40ZMike Rose
News

Tally, the Ethereum Governance Solution Used by Uniswap and Arbitrum, Is Coming to an End

The Tally team has already begun working with enterprise clients to create continuation plans as it begins shutting down.

2026-03-17T21:50:14ZMike Rose
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Stabilizes at $70K, Spotlight on Spot ETF Buyers Approaching Breakeven: Are We Entering a Bull Market?

A Bitcoin price rally to $80,000 would bring the bulk of spot BTC ETF holders to breakeven on their positions and possibly signal the resumption of the crypto bull market.

2026-03-17T20:49:52ZJose Moringa
Technology

Moody's Integrates Canton Network to Revolutionize Credit Ratings on Blockchain

The move marks an early step toward embedding traditional risk assessment into blockchain-based financial infrastructure.

2026-03-17T20:49:26ZJose Moringa
Markets

SEC and CFTC Release Comprehensive Crypto Guidance Clarifying Most Digital Assets Are Not Classified as Securities

The SEC is seeking to clarify how federal securities laws apply to certain cryptocurrencies and transactions.

2026-03-17T20:48:52ZJose Moringa
News

DeFi Advocacy Group Withdraws Airdrop Lawsuit Against SEC Amid Evolving Cryptocurrency Landscape

The voluntary dismissal was filed without prejudice, meaning Beba and the DeFi Education Fund could refile the same case at a later date.

2026-03-17T19:47:46ZMike Rose