A bill recently presented to the National Assembly in Panama proposes legalizing the voluntary acceptance of cryptocurrency in commercial transactions. The proposal also encompasses VASP regulation and integrating blockchain for optimizing state processes. Bill Introduced in Panama Proposes Voluntary Cryptocurrency Acceptance, Blockchain Integration More and more countries are starting to appreciate the properties of cryptocurrency […] Source
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Circle, Intercontinental Exchange to explore stablecoin integration
Stablecoin issuer Circle and Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the company that operates the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) among others and provides clearinghouse services, are collaborating to explore stablecoin integration in ICE’s operations. The companies will explore the potential integration of Circle’s US dollar stablecoin (USDC) and its US Yield Coin (USYC) into ICE’s derivatives exchanges, clearinghouses, data services and other systems, under a memorandum of understanding (MoU) announced March 27. Lynn Martin, president of the New York Stock Exchange, issued this statement alongside news of the collaborative partnership: “We believe…
Kinto to List $K Token on Gate.io, MEXC, and Kinto Exchange, Pioneering Fair Tokenomics in DeFi
March 27th, 2025 – San Francisco, USA Kinto, the modular exchange designed to provide secure, compliant, and seamless access to decentralized finance (DeFi), today announced the upcoming listing of its $K token. Scheduled for March 31st, 2025, the token will initially be available on Kinto’s native exchange, Gate.io, MEXC, and Uniswap. The $K listings mark a major milestone in Kinto’s growth, following a successful token launch that raised $3.84 million from over 2,700 participants. The sale, which used a Dutch auction model—a transparent price discovery mechanism where the bidding starts high…
Google Play blocks access to 17 unregistered exchanges in South Korea
Google Play implemented access restrictions to 17 unregistered overseas crypto exchanges catering to local users in South Korea at the request of the country’s regulators. On March 21, the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of the South Korean Financial Services Commission (FSC) said it was considering sanctions against operators that did not report to the relevant authorities. Authorities require virtual asset service providers (VASPs) to report to regulators under the country’s Specified Financial Information Act. At the time, the FIU said it was coordinating with the Korea Communications Standards Commission (KCSC),…
Bitcoin must break this level to resume bull market as $2.4B in BTC leaves exchanges
Over 27,740 Bitcoin (BTC) worth $2.4 billion were withdrawn from exchanges on March 25, the highest daily outflow since July 31, 2024. Meanwhile, US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continue their inflow streak, suggesting that institutional demand is making a comeback. Is the Bitcoin bull run about to resume? Bitcoin exchange outflows hit 7-month high Bitcoin is making another attempt at a technical breakout above $90,000 as supply on exchanges continues to decrease. Bitcoin: Net flow to exchanges. Source: Glassnode A closer look at the data reveals that a considerable chunk…
BTCC Exchange Enhances VIP Program to Empower High-Volume Traders Worldwide
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. March 26, 2025 – BTCC, one of the world’s longest-serving cryptocurrency exchanges, is thrilled to announce a significant revamp of its VIP program, specifically designed to cater to high-volume traders among its 6.8 million users globally. This initiative highlights BTCC’s continued commitment to delivering an exceptional […] Source
Crypto Exchange MEXC Halts Market Manipulation Scheme
MEXC said it has liquidated a large-scale group of market manipulators engaged in various malicious activities, including self-trading, spoofing, and front-running. Presence of Institutional Actors Draws Concern Cryptocurrency exchange MEXC recently announced that it liquidated a large-scale, coordinated group of market manipulators engaged in self-trading, spoofing, layering, front-running, and quote stuffing. According to the exchange, […] Source
Circle and SBI Ignite Stablecoin Expansion in Japan—Major Exchanges Locked in
Circle secures Japan’s first stablecoin approval, unleashing a new era of digital finance, trading, and payments through a groundbreaking partnership with SBI Holdings. ‘First and Only Stablecoin’ Approved for Use in Japanese Markets Circle Internet Group Inc. advanced its international expansion on March 25 by announcing a strategic launch in Japan, leveraging its local subsidiary, […] Source
$11,500,000,000,000 BlackRock Launches Bitcoin (BTC) Exchange-Traded Product in Europe: Report
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, launched its first European Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded product (ETP) on Tuesday. According to a Bloomberg report, the iShares Bitcoin ETP (iB1T) began trading on Euronext Paris, Euronext Amsterdam, and Germany’s Xetra exchange, offering institutional and retail investors regulated exposure to Bitcoin’s price performance. The product is physically backed by Bitcoin and secured through Coinbase Custody International Ltd., according to the report. Manuela Sperandeo, BlackRock’s head of Europe & Middle East iShares Product, characterized the launch as a significant industry milestone. “It reflects what really…
BlackRock Expands Bitcoin Investments to Europe with Swiss-Domiciled Exchange-Traded Product
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