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A committee that advises the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission recommended the agency move forward on a tokenized-securities policy that would allow traders to cut out the kind of go-between settlement that Wall Street investment firms have relied on for decades. The SEC’s Investor Advisory Committee voted Thursday to recommend narrow exemptions for the blockchain-based innovation for the trading of stocks, as long as the activity comes with mandatory disclosures, routine outside supervision and “a requirement that the trading of tokenized equity securities seeks to ensure that all investors receive the best terms for their orders.” These crypto assets still meet…

Key Takeaways There is a high probability of another bull market in the crypto space. Decentralized exchanges and centralized exchanges are seen more as complementary rather than competing entities. Bitget has experienced significant growth, moving up in the global centralized exchange rankings. The competitive landscape for exchanges is expanding beyond crypto to include all trading platforms. Bitget has diversified its offerings beyond derivatives to include tokenized US stocks and commodities. Offering a variety of tokenized products is crucial to meet the diverse demands of users. AI-driven tools are becoming a key differentiator in the trading platform landscape. Tokenized stocks increase…

R3E Network has published a JavaScript-based decompiler SDK for Neo N3 smart contracts, enabling developers to convert compiled NEF bytecode into human-readable code. Jimmy Liao, Neo core developer and R3E Network founder, announced the release on March 19, with plans to integrate the tool into the neo3scan.com blockchain explorer. The SDK, published as @r3e/neo-decompiler-js on npm, decompiles Neo Executable Format (NEF) files – the compiled executable format used by smart contracts deployed to Neo N3. Once integrated into neo3scan.com, the decompiler aims to automatically convert contract bytecode into readable code when users view contract pages on the explorer. Contract transparency…

According to two separate polls conducted by Reuters, the Fed is expected to cut interest rates twice this year. According to the survey results, the first interest rate cut is expected to come in June, under Kevin Warsh, who is anticipated to take over as FED chairman. The median expectation among economists is that the Fed will implement a total of two interest rate cuts in 2026. These interest rate cut expectations are already reflected in short-term bond yields. Forecasts for the yield on the interest-sensitive 2-year US Treasury bond suggest a decline from 3.50% at the end of April…

US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce said regulators should avoid micromanaging markets and consider simplifying disclosure requirements as discussions around tokenized securities continue. Peirce, often referred to as “Crypto Mom” for her generally supportive stance toward the digital asset industry, made the remarks Thursday during a speech to the SEC’s Investor Advisory Committee, warning that overly prescriptive rules can distort how capital flows through financial markets. Citing Adam Smith, the 18th-century economist widely regarded as the father of modern economics, Peirce argued that regulators should exercise restraint when shaping market outcomes. Source: Hester Peirce She said public…

Decentralized, blockchain-based messaging and social media apps saw a surge of interest over the last year amid civil unrest and communication blackouts in the Middle East, Asia and Africa. Search interest in decentralized social media has grown 145% over the last five years, according to Exploding Topics, while decentralized peer-to-peer messaging service Bitchat saw a spike in downloads during protests in Madagascar, Uganda, Nepal, Indonesia and Iran in recent months. Search interest in decentralized social media has spiked in the last five years. Source: Exploding Topics “I think people are starting to trust open protocols more than they trust closed…

Coinbase (COIN) missed fourth-quarter earnings forecasts on Thursday, thanks to weaker trading activity and lower crypto asset prices. The U.S.-based crypto exchange posted total revenue of $1.78 billion against estimates for $1.83 billion. Adjusted EPS of $0.66 was well lower than the consensus $0.86. Total transaction revenue of $983 million was below forecasts for $1.02 billion and down from $1.046 billion in the third quarter and $1.556 billion in the fourth quarter one year ago. Subscription revenue of $727.4 million was down from $746.7 million the previous quarter and up from $641.1 million a year earlier. Through Feb. 10 of…

The European Union’s recently-adopted Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulations is beginning to reshape the region’s digital-asset industry, creating new opportunities and barriers for firms seeking to operate across the bloc, a Swiss-based crypto wealth platform said. Swissborg, which boasts one million registered users and $1.3 billion in assets under management (AUM), is among the companies betting that the shift will strengthen Europe’s role in regulated digital-asset markets after securing its MiCA license. “The economics of crypto brokerage can be challenging during softer market cycles, and some global platforms may reassess where they allocate capital and operational resources,” SwissBorg Chief…

Igra Network has launched its public mainnet, introducing a decentralized execution layer compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine on Kaspa’s proof-of-work BlockDAG. The release follows six months of testing. Igra Labs, a blockchain development company focused on scalable infrastructure, developed the network to address the lack of programmable smart contracts in the Kaspa ecosystem. Kaspa, a proof-of-work blockchain network, has shown growing activity but limited decentralized finance adoption due to missing execution capabilities. At launch, fifteen protocols are deploying on the network. These include Kaskad, a lending protocol similar to Aave; ZealousSwap, a decentralized exchange; and Hyperlane, a cross-chain messaging…

Anthropic, an AI research firm founded by former OpenAI leaders, secured $30 billion in Series G funding today at a post-money valuation of $380 billion. The San Francisco-based company has more than doubled its valuation from $183 billion in its previous funding round, a $13 billion Series F raise completed last year. The round represents the second-largest venture investment ever recorded, trailing only OpenAI’s $40 billion raise in 2025. Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC and investment firm Coatue led the financing, with participation from D.E. Shaw Ventures, Dragoneer, Founders Fund, ICONIQ, and MGX. Anthropic reported annualized revenue of $14 billion,…