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The Financial Supervisory Commission plans to regulate cryptocurrency KOL advertising and order-taking behavior through amendments to the Financial Consumer Protection Act to fill regulatory gaps, requiring virtual asset service providers to assume contractual responsibility. Additionally, some KOLs have recently been called out for operating without registration, reminding investors to identify order-taking fraud schemes and choose legitimate platforms.

Google announced setting a post-quantum cryptography migration deadline of 2029, warning that quantum computing threats may arrive sooner than expected. The deadline is based on accelerated progress in quantum hardware and error correction technology. Blockchains such as Bitcoin and Ethereum have also begun deploying post-quantum security solutions, though the community remains divided on the severity of the threat.

Ripple is testing its RLUSD stablecoin in the Monetary Authority of Singapore's regulatory sandbox, aiming to leverage blockchain technology to automate trade finance payment processes to reduce costs and enhance efficiency. This pilot will enable auto-triggered payments without manual approval, increasing transaction transparency. XRP is currently trading in the range of $1.41 to $1.42, with analysts bullish on its long-term value potential.

Stablecoin issuer Circle froze the USDC balances of 16 hot wallets on March 24, 2026, disrupting operations at several exchanges, casinos, and foreign currency exchange platforms in connection with a sealed US civil case, according to on-chain investigator ZachXBT.

Taiwan currently has approximately 1 million cryptocurrency users, representing 10% of the total population. The financial regulatory authority has proposed a draft "Virtual Asset Service Law" that requires operators to place customer assets in trust and segregate them from company assets. Three offshore operators have already established companies in Taiwan to seek compliance licenses. Traditional banks are also actively entering the virtual asset sector, demonstrating the potential of digital asset development.

Bitcoin (BTC) is testing the $71,500 zone — an important technical level across multiple timeframes — amid current signals indicating that the price trend is leaning toward the possibility of extending the upward momentum to the $80,000 region. While the market remains divided between speculative activity in the futures market

BitGo partners with Matter Labs of ZKsync to provide banks with end-to-end infrastructure for tokenized deposits, helping bring traditional currency to blockchain without violating regulations. This integration combines BitGo's custody services and ZKsync's Prividium permissioned privacy blockchain, which is designed specifically for regulators, enabling financial institutions to issue and settle tokenized deposits. This move reduces compliance friction, allowing banks to smoothly transition to blockchain technology.

Anza has introduced the Constellation Protocol, aimed at eliminating monopolies held by Solana's rotating leaders through a multi-concurrent proposer system and mandatory inclusion thresholds, ensuring transaction ordering is no longer controlled by a single leader. The protocol will feature economic cycles as short as 50 milliseconds and redesign fee structures to eliminate maximum extractable value (MEV) opportunities. Anza plans to launch the Alpenglow mainnet in 2026, further advancing blockchain decentralization.

Franklin Templeton announced on March 25, 2026, that it is partnering with Ondo Finance to offer tokenized versions of five exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that trade around the clock through crypto wallets, bypassing traditional brokerage accounts and limited trading hours.

Startale Group announced the completion of a $63 million Series A funding round. The funds will be used to expand tokenized securities infrastructure, promote yen stablecoins, and upgrade applications. The company's partnerships with SBI and Sony will accelerate the adoption of Japanese stocks and stablecoins, while exploring synergistic opportunities between blockchain and entertainment.

Google has set a 2029 deadline for migrating its services to post-quantum cryptography (PQC), signaling a shift from warnings to concrete action as quantum threats edge closer to reality. The tech giant argued that rapid progress in quantum hardware and quantum error correction, along with revised e

Franklin Templeton has partnered with Ondo Finance to launch five tokenized ETFs that offer 24/7 trading. This collaboration aims to help investors achieve long-term diversified investment strategies and integrate traditional and emerging financial ecosystems through educational initiatives. US users are currently unable to participate in this offering.

Startale Group announced on March 25, 2026, that it has completed a $63 million Series A funding round, including a $50 million second close led by SBI Group and a previously disclosed $13 million first close from Sony Innovation Fund.

Visa recently became a super validator of Canton Network and obtained the highest voting weight, marking its first participation in blockchain governance. Visa will advance institutional partnerships, expand stablecoin business, and directly participate in governance decisions. Canton provides privacy protection, which is particularly important for traditional financial institutions, and emphasizes that Visa will not abandon other blockchain deployments.

A risk-off mood swept across crypto and traditional markets as geopolitical tensions and stubborn inflation kept investors cautious. Bitcoin tested the $67,500 support level on Monday as traders paused after a run higher, while gold endured a sharp pullback described as one of its steepest

Elon Musk’s social media platform X announced on March 25, 2026, the appointment of Benji Taylor as head of design, a move that brings deep cryptocurrency product experience to the company as it prepares to launch X Money, a payments service offering peer-to-peer transactions, bank deposits, debit cards, and cashback rewards across more than 40 U.S. states.

Strategy Inc. is escalating its bitcoin risk posture with a new security leadership role and coordinated global program, signaling deeper institutional commitment to protecting massive crypto reserves and strengthening network resilience. Strategy Expands Bitcoin Security Leadership and Global

Elon Musk's social media platform X has appointed Benji Taylor as Head of Design, responsible for platform-wide design, particularly ahead of X Money's launch. Taylor brings extensive cryptocurrency background, including experience with self-custodial wallets and DeFi protocol design. X Money is set to launch in the United States in April 2024, with initial features focused on traditional financial services, and it remains unclear whether blockchain or cryptocurrency functionality will be integrated.

Bitcoin prices continue to rise, recently reaching $71,220. ZachXBT pointed out that Circle mistakenly froze exchange wallets related to the DFINITY ecosystem. Bloomberg analysts predict that Morgan Stanley will launch a spot Bitcoin ETF, potentially the first bank to issue such a product. The crypto market is full of news, including Solana's focus on AI internet infrastructure. Investor interest has waned, and prices are fluctuating around $70,000.