Cryptocurrency exchange OKX has postponed plans for a potential initial public offering despite recently achieving a $25 billion valuation, signaling a cautious approach toward public markets amid ongoing volatility in the digital asset sector. The valuation was established earlier this month following a minority investment from Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent company of the New
The U.S. Federal Reserve has stated that it has no intention of launching a central bank digital currency (CBDC), reaffirming a clear policy position at a time when global central banks are accelerating efforts to develop state-backed digital money. The statement marks one of the most definitive signals from the Fed that a digital dollar
Spot crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) returned to net outflows on March 26, reversing intermittent inflow momentum seen earlier in the month and highlighting continued volatility in institutional positioning. Market estimates indicate that U.S.-listed Bitcoin ETFs recorded net outflows of approximately $300 million to $350 million during the session, marking one of the larger daily redemption
Why Did GameStop Move Its Bitcoin to Coinbase? GameStop disclosed that it pledged 4,709 Bitcoin as collateral with Coinbase Credit as part of a covered call strategy, resolving speculation that followed the transfer of its holdings to Coinbase Prime earlier this year. The move, detailed in a 10-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
SpaceX shares fell 16% on Monday, extending a sharp reversal from the company’s historic public-market debut and raising fresh questions about investor appetite for one of the most closely watched IPOs in years. The stock, trading under the ticker SPCX, closed at $154.60, marking its third consecutive decline and pushing it below its first-day closing
Why Is the UK Targeting Crypto Donations to Political Parties? UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the government will introduce a moratorium on cryptocurrency donations to political parties, citing risks tied to illicit finance and foreign interference. The proposal adds political fundraising to a growing list of areas where regulators are taking a more cautious
On March 25, 2026, Startale Labs, the Singapore-based Web3 infrastructure pioneer, announced the final close of its Series A funding round at a total of 63 million dollars. This capital injection was led by the Sony Innovation Fund, with significant participation from Samsung Next, UOB Venture Management, and SBI Holdings. The round marks a tripling
Binance’s Tether Gold (XAUT) perpetual futures contract recorded a new all-time high daily trading volume of approximately $6.4 billion, marking a significant milestone for tokenized commodity trading within the crypto derivatives market. The surge underscores accelerating demand for real-world asset exposure on blockchain-based trading platforms. The record was reached on March 23, representing a sharp
The United Kingdom has announced a ban on cryptocurrency donations to political parties, introducing a temporary restriction as regulators work to establish a framework governing the use of digital assets in political financing. The measure reflects growing concern over transparency, donor verification, and the potential for foreign interference. The policy was unveiled as part of
In a direct legislative response to the explosive growth of political prediction markets, a bipartisan coalition in the U.S. House of Representatives introduced a sweeping bill on Wednesday designed to ban the President, members of Congress, and senior federal officials from betting on the outcomes of government actions and global events. The proposed legislation, titled