Author: James Wilson
The European Central Bank is looking for experts who can help define how a potential digital euro can be used across ATMs and payment terminals. Summary ECB opens applications for expert workstreams to define how a digital euro would function across ATMs and payment terminals. Workstreams will focus on technical specifications and certification frameworks to ensure integration with existing payment systems, including offline capability. The ECB published an announcement on Wednesday, opening applications for two workstreams under its Rulebook Development Group. The first will focus on implementation specifications for ATM and terminal providers, while the other will work on certification…
After rallying to a multi-week high of $1.60, XRP price crashed amid a market-wide downtrend triggered by escalating geopolitical and macroeconomic tensions. Summary XRP fell over 8% from its weekly high to $1.46 amid a broader crypto market downturn driven by geopolitical tensions and hawkish Fed signals. Network fundamentals strengthened, with XRP wallet addresses hitting a record 7.7 million and daily active users rising to a five-week high. Technical indicators point to a potential bullish reversal, with an Adam and Eve pattern forming, though a break below $1.44 could invalidate the setup. According to data from crypto.news, XRP (XRP) price…
A Coinbase user’s attempt to block an IRS summons for his financial records was blocked by a California court. Summary A California court dismissed a Coinbase user’s attempt to block an IRS summons, citing failure to meet required notification rules within the 90 day deadline. The petition challenged the summons on privacy and scope grounds, even though the user had already amended his tax return and paid additional dues. According to information from PACER, Roger Metz filed a petition in the Northern District of California in May last year to quash an IRS summons that sought his financial records in…
Bitcoin price erased all of its gains from this week as it crashed to a critical support level amid hotter-than-expected PPI data and Jerome Powell’s Federal Reserve speech that cast a shadow over any interest rate cuts for this year. Summary Bitcoin fell over 5% to test the $70,000 support after hotter-than-expected U.S. PPI data and Powell’s hawkish remarks weakened rate cut expectations. Broader crypto markets declined, with total market cap dropping 3.8% to $2.51 trillion, while $455 million in liquidations amplified downside pressure. Technical indicators signal a potential rebound, but a breakdown below $70,000 could expose Bitcoin to further…
Solana price fell 4% on Wednesday, moving closer towards the $90 support amid a broader market downturn triggered by hotter than expected U.S. PPI data. Summary Solana price fell 4% toward $90 after hotter than expected U.S. PPI data raised concerns of persistent inflation and delayed Fed rate cuts. Market pressure increased as investors priced in a likely Fed pause, with odds above 99%, amid rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions. Despite the decline, strong stablecoin supply and continued ETF inflows provide underlying support for a potential rebound. According to data from crypto.news, Solana (SOL) price fell to an intraday…
Canada’s FINTRAC has yanked 23 crypto MSBs from its registry in a single sweep, escalating an AML crackdown that now targets exchanges, ATMs and offshore operators alike. Summary FINTRAC revoked the registrations of 23 money services businesses offering crypto services, citing failures to respond to information requests, keep records updated, or meet AML eligibility conditions. The move follows Finance Minister François‑Philippe Champagne’s February order to “mobilize resources” against illicit finance and high‑risk virtual currency businesses, including crypto ATMs and foreign operators. Ottawa has already signalled its direction with a record C$176.96 million fine against Cryptomus operator Xeltox in 2025, and…
Sen. Cynthia Lummis says the Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act “must be completed by the end of the year,” with Republicans planning a late‑April Banking Committee markup after months of delay. Summary Lummis told colleagues the CLARITY Act “must be completed by the end of the year,” and said Republican members of Senate Banking aim to start markup in late April after Easter. The bill would split oversight of “digital commodities” and securities between the CFTC and SEC, set rules for exchanges and issuers, and plug gaps left by the 2025 GENIUS Act stablecoin law. A dispute over banning passive…
Pi has morphed from a hyped IOU into a battered $0.18 L1; 2026’s open mainnet will decide whether it earns real usage or just fuels another round of unlocked sell pressure. Summary Pi now trades near $0.18 with a roughly $1.7–1.8 billion market cap after an 80–90% rally toward $0.30 faded, as unlocks and miner distribution keep it pinned near cycle lows. The 2026 “open mainnet” pivot — stricter KYC, biometric checks and migrating 2.5 million users into a compliant, transferable environment — is the only real catalyst beyond more supply hitting order books. External forecasts mostly cluster around range‑bound…
The Bank of Korea has kicked off Phase 2 of Project Hangang, expanding its digital won pilot to nine banks and, for the first time, using CBDC-linked deposit tokens for real government subsidy payments. Summary The BOK’s Project Hangang Phase 2 extends its wholesale CBDC and deposit-token pilot from seven to nine banks and introduces live government subsidy disbursement as a core test case. New features such as biometric approvals, P2P wallet transfers and automatic top-ups aim to fix Phase 1’s weak engagement, when only ~80,000 of 100,000 invited users opened wallets and volume stayed below 700 million won despite…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. CoinEx launches Dual Investment product to help traders earn rewards during volatile market conditions. Summary CoinEx unveils dual investment, enabling crypto holders to earn interest while targeting specific buy or sell prices. Traders can now grow their crypto holdings with CoinEx’s Dual Investment, earning yields even during market swings. Dual investment by CoinEx offers high APY rewards, letting investors lock USDT or BTC with conditional price targets. CoinEx has launched a product called dual investment, which allows traders to…