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In brief Ripple plans to secure an Australian Financial Services License by acquiring BC Payments. APAC payments volume nearly doubled in 2025, with several Australian firms already using the platform. Expansion raises questions about blockchain settlement inside regulated banking

South Korea has recently introduced three cryptocurrency policies: the sale of 320.88 Bitcoins, the exemption of stablecoins (USDT and USDC) from corporate investment guidelines, and a 34% ownership cap for exchange shareholders. These measures have raised concerns in the market about the direction of regulation. While each measure has reasonable explanations, the cumulative effect could impact market confidence, especially during this sensitive period when new regulations are pending.

The Jito Foundation has acquired SolanaFloor, a data platform and news site focused on the Solana blockchain, and will immediately resume operations with full editorial independence following the publication's shutdown in February 2026 due to a $27 million exploit affecting its parent organization, Step Finance.

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure A new Bank of International Settlement (BIS) paper argues that self-custodied crypto could become the next weak point in anti-money laundering enforcement if regulators tighten rules around other pa

_Chainalysis reports $154B in illicit crypto in 2026, $2B stolen by DPRK hackers, and a 694% surge in sanctioned entity activity._ Global cryptocurrency adoption continues to expand, yet criminal use of digital assets remains a concern for regulators and investigators. The Chainalysis 2026

The CLARITY Act has been held up in the Senate since passing the House in 2025 due to opposition from the banking industry to the stablecoin reward proposal. Within 8 to 10 weeks after legislation, there are three main windows to advance the bill, but several controversies remain. The market remains cautiously optimistic about the bill's passage.

Legendary trader Arthur Hayes stated that although he predicts Bitcoin could reach $250,000 by 2026, he will not be investing funds in the current market environment. He emphasized the need to wait for the Federal Reserve to ease policies and print money before entering the market, and warned that Bitcoin faces short-term downside risks, such as escalating US-Iran conflicts and technical support dropping to $60,000. Despite his cautious stance in the short term, he remains optimistic about Bitcoin's long-term prospects.

Pi Network (PI) surged over 25% in March, but CEX deposits skyrocketed to 3.91 million coins, indicating profit-taking pressure is accumulating. Social media buzz is increasing, and technical indicators are bullish, but the overall trend remains bearish. The resistance level is at $0.2396, and the support is at $0.1977. Large deposits suggest a possible local top, so caution is advised.

Bitcoin’s near-term trajectory remains tightly linked to U.S. monetary policy and the evolving geopolitical backdrop, according to Arthur Hayes, the BitMEX co-founder known for his bold price calls. In a recent appearance on the Coin Stories podcast with Natalie Brunell, Hayes said he would not

The article discusses the "TACO trading" strategy, where investors bet that President Trump will make concessions during a crisis. However, this assumption is challenged as Iran lays mines in the Strait of Hormuz. JPMorgan strategists warn that geopolitical uncertainty is increasing and recommend investors shift to infrastructure assets to reduce risk, as these assets tend to have more stable income and can provide protection in turbulent markets.

The U.S. Treasury Department reports that midway through the 2026 tax filing season, more than 63.5 million tax returns have been processed, with the average refund exceeding $3,700—a 10.2 percent increase from the prior year.

Ripple plans to acquire BC Payments Australia in April to obtain an Australian Financial Services License (AFSL) in order to provide comprehensive financial services. The AFSL will enable Ripple to effectively manage the entire transaction process and strengthen its presence in the Australian market. At the same time, Ripple has rapidly obtained multiple licenses over the past year, further enhancing its global business capabilities. In Australia, the crypto market faces banking restrictions, and Ripple's entry aims to improve this situation.

The Federal Court of Ohio dismissed Kalshi's injunction request, ruling that the CFTC's exclusive jurisdiction over sports event contracts and the federal law preemption argument are both unsubstantiated, and noting that the CFTC's inaction does not prove that the contracts are federally regulated. Kalshi expressed disagreement with the ruling and will appeal. This decision strengthens state-level regulation of prediction markets and could impact the future legal framework of the industry.

Benchmark Company remains optimistic about Intchains Group's stock, projecting a potential doubling despite lowering its price target due to revised revenue forecasts. The company is shifting towards hybrid crypto infrastructure, increasing Ethereum staking and reserves.

Ripple is pushing aggressively into global markets while embedding XRP deeper into its financial infrastructure, as CEO Brad Garlinghouse signals expanding payments, liquidity, and treasury ambitions tied to digital asset adoption. Is Ripple Quietly Building the XRP Engine That Could Reshape

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