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USDC Unlikely in Hormuz Crypto Toll Plan
Circle says USDC is unlikely to be used in any Hormuz crypto toll scheme, arguing sanctioned actors avoid tokens that can be quickly frozen.
Dubai Clarifies RWA and Stablecoin Rules
Dubai's VARA issued clearer token launch guidance, outlining 3 issuance paths and explicit compliance rules for stablecoins and RWA tokens.
MEXC CEO Tames Memecoin Frenzy
MEXC's new CEO Vugar Usi wants to keep the exchange's fast memecoin-driven retail edge while tightening compliance, reputation, and user trust.
Canada Stablecoin Rail Gets Deloitte Backing
Deloitte Canada is partnering with Stablecorp to build QCAD stablecoin infrastructure for banks, targeting compliant treasury and settlement rails.
ZachXBT Flags $420M in Suspect USDC Transfers
ZachXBT alleges Circle failed to promptly freeze $420M in suspect USDC transfers, raising fresh concerns about compliance, enforcement, and trust.
ZachXBT Alleges $420M in Circle USDC Failures
ZachXBT alleges Circle failed to act on over $420M in suspicious USDC activity since 2022, putting the stablecoin issuer's compliance claims under pressure.
Next Block Expo 2026 Puts Institutions First
At Warsaw's Next Block Expo 2026 this week, crypto firms prioritized institutions, compliance, regulation, and infrastructure over hype.
Solana Is Global Spotlights Zand CEO on Regulated Custody
Solana Foundation spotlights Zand Bank CEO Michael Chan on regulated digital-asset custody, highlighting TradFi-DeFi convergence and compliance-first rails.
Apex Targets $100B Tokenization on Polygon CDK
Apex Group adopts T-REX Ledger on Polygon CDK, aiming for $100B in tokenized assets by June 2027 with one cross-chain compliance record across chains to scale.
Connecticut Regulator Suspends Bitcoin Depot as 2026 Revenue Forecast Slumps
Connecticut Banking Commissioner orders Bitcoin Depot to halt crypto ATM operations statewide as the firm's 2026 revenue outlook deteriorates. BTC near $73K.
Foundry, Top Bitcoin Mining Pool Operator, Expands Into Zcash With an Institutional-Grade Pool
Foundry, top Bitcoin mining pool operator, is launching an institutional-grade Zcash pool, targeting compliant miners and signaling diversification in mining.
Exclusive Interview: Yuliya Barabash Says Regulation Will Pick Crypto’s Next Cycle Winners
Yuliya Barabash says crypto's next cycle winners will be the most regulated firms, those with bank rails, custody and compliance, amid calm markets and low fees.
Kalshi Insider Trading Probe Leads Beast Industries to Fire MrBeast Video Editor
Kalshi opened an insider-trading probe into a MrBeast-linked editor's prediction-market bets, fined and suspended the account; Beast Industries fired him.
X Lifts Crypto Ad Ban on March 2, 2026—But Requires Paid Partnership Disclosures and Strict Labeling
X lifts its crypto and gambling ad ban on March 2, 2026, requiring Paid Partnership labels and disclosures; enforcement targets shilling for KOLs and teams.
Whistleblowers Allege Binance Facilitated $1B in Iran-Linked Transactions Despite U.S. Sanctions
Whistleblowers allege Binance handled $1B in Iran-linked transactions despite U.S. sanctions; Binance denies, citing tougher KYC controls, reviving scrutiny.
SEC Signals Clearer Guidance on Tokenized Securities Under Existing U.S. Securities Laws
SEC's Atkins and Peirce signal clearer guidance: tokenized securities get no crypto exemption; on-chain issuance and trading must follow U.S. securities law.