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S&P Dow Jones Brings S&P 500 Perpetual Futures to Hyperliquid

S&P Dow Jones Indices has licensed its S&P 500 Index to Trade[XYZ] for the launch of a perpetual futures contract on Hyperliquid, a development described by the index provider as the first officially licensed on-chain product offering continuous, leveraged exposure to the index for eligible non-U.S.
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CryptoBreaking·03-18 18:50

Ghana SEC Approves 11 Firms for Crypto Sandbox

_Ghana’s SEC admits 11 firms into a 12-month VASP Act 2025 crypto sandbox, setting the stage for full digital asset licensing across West Africa._ Ghana’s Securities and Exchange Commission just moved. Eleven virtual asset service providers got access to a regulatory sandbox on March 10, 2026.
LiveBTCNews·03-18 18:45

Mastercard Moves to Acquire BVNK in $1.8B Deal

Mastercard will acquire BVNK for up to $1.8 billion to enhance its digital asset payment infrastructure, connecting stablecoin systems with traditional fiat networks across 130+ countries, improving interoperability and supporting financial institutions in offering digital currency services.
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CryptoFrontNews·03-18 18:11

GSR Acquires Autonomous and Architech to Build Crypto Capital Markets

Global trading and investment firm GSR has expanded its tokenized-asset platform by acquiring two advisory shops, Autonomous and Architech, in a $57 million deal. The strategically timed acquisition unites launch support, treasury management, and capital-markets infrastructure under a single
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CryptoBreaking·03-18 18:10

Binance Disputes Iran Flow Reports, Details $126M Case

Binance said only $126.1M reached Iran-linked wallets through intermediaries, not $1.7B as reported. The exchange offboarded related accounts and reported findings to law enforcement. Binance cited a 96.8% drop in sanctions exposure and over $200M yearly spending on compliance. Binance h
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CryptoFrontNews·03-18 18:06

Myriad Traders Slash Spring Rally Chances as Bitcoin, Ethereum Slide

Cryptocurrency prices, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, plummeted after higher-than-expected inflation data led to increased market pessimism about a potential "crypto spring." The chance of success in a prediction market on Myriad fell below 50%, as analysts cite elevated energy costs leading to sustained higher interest rates, negatively impacting crypto outlook.
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Decrypt·03-18 17:50