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No Hong Kong stablecoin issuer licences for HSBC, Standard Chartered, OSL Claims that hong kong will issue stablecoin licences to HSBC, standard chartered, and OSL are not supported by official records. According to the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) public register, none of these firms is li

Mastercard’s Crypto Partner Program connects 85+ firms including Binance, Ripple, Circle, PayPal, Gemini, and Paxos. Initiative focuses on blockchain payment use cases such as cross-border transfers, B2B payments, and global payouts. Program links crypto infrastructure with Mastercard’s p

Aave recorded a sharp surge in user base over the past six months to hit a 13-month high in February, pushing TVL to $27 billion. The platform has benefitted from a dip in basis trade as future premiums collapsed and speculative demand eased. In the past month, Aave has grabbed the

Oil price volatility returned to global markets after crude briefly pushed past the $100 level. Brent crude reached a high close to $113 four days ago before retreating toward the mid $90s range. Oil now trades near $94 at the time of writing. That sudden move has forced investors to consider h

The essay discusses Solana's price journey, its potential to surpass Ethereum's market cap, and current standings. Though Solana briefly surpassed Ethereum in DeFi users, it still lags significantly in total market value.

Wells Fargo's trademark application for "WFUSD" suggests potential plans for a dollar-pegged stablecoin as regulatory clarity in the U.S. increases. This move could position the bank among major financial institutions exploring blockchain and digital assets.

Major cryptocurrency-related stocks experienced mixed trading on March 11, 2026, as escalating geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran continued to roil financial markets.

Dogecoin (DOGE) is stuck in a prolonged downtrend, causing the price movement to stagnate within a narrowing range. The momentum for growth has slowed down, while the buyers seem to be struggling to make any significant breakthroughs. Signs of a breakout formation, such as

XRP ETFs show remarkable resilience amid a harsh market downturn, despite a 45% drop in XRP's price. Notably, these funds received substantial inflows, highlighting investor loyalty, as the top players in the market compete for dominance.

Pi Network's native token has risen for three consecutive days to trade near $0.2325 on March 11, 2026, approaching its year-to-date high of $0.2363 as trading volume surges past $40 million.

X1 EcoChain and Symbiosis partner to create seamless cross-chain interoperability. The goal is to allow people to move assets and information easily from one blockchain to another with no barriers between the different types of blockchains. To achieve this goal, EcoChain is planning to launch its ma

The search for the best cryptos to invest in 2026 often begins with one painful realization: many investors missed early opportunities that later delivered life-changing returns. Crypto history is filled with examples where early believers were rewarded massively while skeptics watched from the

Binance.US has appointed Stephen Gregory as CEO, succeeding Norman Reed. The company is also expanding its crypto staking services and plans to enhance offerings in DeFi and tokenized assets amidst recent legal developments.

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has announced a new step in its crypto strategy. The company plans to launch two new subsidiaries. It focused on expanding its Bitcoin ecosystem and digital finance services. The move includes a ¥4 billion investment plan over the next few years. The funds will su

If you have been watching XRP lately, you know the feeling. The price moves, but it goes nowhere. One day it jumps to $1.45. The next day it falls back to $1.35. Then it repeats. It is one of the most boring price actions in the entire crypto market right now. XRP has been stuck in this

Sharplink has released its 2025 financial results, highlighting a major shift into an institutional-grade ethereum treasury model. Despite reporting a large accounting loss tied to market volatility, the firm significantly expanded its ETH holdings and staking operations. Ethereum Treasury

Key Insights  Dogecoin price approaches a confluence of Fibonacci resistance and value area high, creating a strong technical barrier that traders closely monitor. The latest rally shows weakening momentum, suggesting the upward move may rely more on liquidations than sustained buying

U.S. prosecutors have urged a federal judge to reject former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried's motion for a new trial, arguing that the request filed in February 2026 fails to present any legitimate newly discovered evidence that would warrant overturning his 2023 fraud conviction.