Category: crypto

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is supporting streamlined disclosure rules and controlled experiments with equity tokenization, according to Chair Paul S. Atkins. He calls for scaled disclosure, criticizes “comply or explain” governance mandates, and proposes an exemption for limited trading of tokenized securities to inform future regulations.

Playnance is launching G Coin on March 18 to power its blockchain gaming and prediction ecosystem. The token will facilitate economic activity across platforms. With 200k token holders and 300k users, G Coin aims to support interactions in gaming, sports prediction markets, and financial participation tools within the Playnance network.

VeryAI has raised $10 million in funding led by Polychain to develop palm-print biometrics and cryptographic ID infrastructure to filter bots, deepfakes, and Sybil attacks at scale. The company aims to provide identity verification tools for exchanges, airdrops, and DAOs to ensure fair and secure operations in the crypto space.

President Trump’s declaration of victory in the conflict with Iran led to a rebound in the crypto market, with Bitcoin surging over 5% to $70,000. Analysts believe a break above $72,500 could signal a broader rally. The shift from escalation to victory narrative triggered a risk-on rally as investors rotated back into high-growth assets.

Bitcoin may be entering a supply shock phase, with whales inactive and retail investors selling at a loss. Around 71% of Bitcoin UTXOs are profitable, while reserves on exchanges have decreased by 204,000 BTC in 2026. This trend suggests coins are moving to long-term holders, potentially setting the stage for a price surge.

US prosecutors are opposing a new trial for Sam Bankman-Fried, claiming he has not provided a legal basis to overturn his conviction related to the collapse of FTX. Bankman-Fried had requested a new trial, citing potential new evidence, but prosecutors argue that his arguments do not meet the legal threshold for a retrial.

Metaplanet Inc shares fell by 4.6% despite announcing a major expansion of its digital asset strategy, including a ¥4 billion venture initiative focused on the Bitcoin ecosystem. The company will invest in two new subsidiaries, with the first investment being up to ¥400 million in Japan’s licensed yen stablecoin project.

Large investors are accumulating Ethereum from major exchanges, with over 74,000 ETH withdrawn from Binance and Kraken. The price of Ethereum is stabilizing near $2,050 after a correction in February. A breakout above $2,200 could indicate a bullish move. Whale withdrawals suggest institutional investors are preparing for potential price movement.

Ghana has admitted 11 crypto trading platforms into a regulatory sandbox under the Securities and Exchange Commission. The 12-month pilot will allow platforms to test their services under the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act. The data collected will guide future licensing guidelines for digital asset services in Ghana.