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Crypto Legislation Stalls in Washington as Banks, White House Clash Over Stablecoin Yields Talks over landmark U.S. cryptocurrency legislation have hit a fresh impasse after major banks rejected a compromise brokered by the White House, casting uncertainty over whether the bill will pass this year. The stalemate has drawn criticism from President Donald Trump, who accused financial institutions of trying to undermine the effort. Trump, whose family is well invested in digital assets and bitcoin, posted on Truth Social: “We are not going to allow them to undermine our powerful Crypto Agenda.” He added that banks “need to make a…

In a move designed to strengthen stablecoin usage across everyday financial transactions, Bitget Wallet is integrating the Stellar network. The collaboration connects Bitget Wallet’s payment infrastructure to Stellar’s fast-settlement technology, enabling users to move stablecoins and other digital assets more easily between crypto environments and traditional payment systems. The integration will support features such as crypto cards, QR payments, bank transfers, and on- and off-ramps, allowing digital assets to function more naturally in consumer payment flows. The rollout will occur in phases and may vary by region depending on local payment integrations. Expanding the Role of Stablecoins in Payments Stablecoins…

MicroBT has rolled out two new hydro-cooled bitcoin mining rigs aimed squarely at industrial operators, pairing higher hashrates with tighter efficiency as competition for block rewards intensifies. MicroBT Expands ASIC Lineup The company introduced the Whatsminer M6DS+ and M6DS++ in March 2026 as part of its broader M7D series expansion, continuing its push into large-scale, liquid-cooled mining infrastructure. Both machines rely on hydro-cooling systems rather than traditional air cooling, allowing operators to run denser deployments while maintaining stable temperatures under sustained workloads. The Whatsminer M6DS+ delivers a baseline hashrate of about 504 terahash per second (TH/s), with some configurations reaching…

In a world where data has increasingly been referred to as the “new oil”, the way that data is captured, valued and traded is undergoing a radical change. The latest move in that development comes from the Collably Network as it announces a partnership with EmoFi, a groundbreaking “InfoFi” Information Finance project. The initiative hopes to stitch together Web2 data analytics with Web3 transparency and create a tradable asset from subjective insights and human emotions. The Rise of InfoFi – Monetizing the Human Experience The fundamental idea behind the collaboration between InfoFi and EmoFi is found in InfoFi. Although DeFi…

In a significant move for institutional cryptocurrency adoption, Grayscale Investments has staked 19,200 Ethereum ($ETH), valued at approximately $44.6 million. This strategic deployment, reported by blockchain analytics firm Onchain Lens, occurred approximately eight hours ago and represents a major vote of confidence in Ethereum’s proof-of-stake consensus mechanism. The transaction underscores a pivotal shift where traditional finance giants are not just holding digital assets but actively participating in their underlying networks to generate yield. Grayscale’s $44.6 Million $ETH Stake: Institutional Validation Grayscale’s decision to stake a substantial portion of its Ethereum holdings marks a critical evolution in institutional crypto strategy. Previously,…

PALM BEACH, Fla. — Facing pressure from the growing momentum behind blockchain-based finance, New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) President Lynn Martin said she felt a “responsibility” to get involved in tokenization. “We’ve felt the responsibility to enter into the tokenization conversation,” Martin said at the World Liberty forum in Palm Beach Wednesday. The exchange has already developed its tokenization technology and is working with regulators to understand how it can be used within the existing financial framework, she said. Tokenization refers to turning real-world assets like stocks or bonds into blockchain-based tokens, with the potential for faster settlement, round-the-clock trading,…

Crypto exchange KuCoin has launched equity-linked perpetual derivatives tied to stocks, including Tesla and Strategy, allowing traders to speculate on their price movements through USDt-settled contracts that trade around the clock. According to Friday’s announcement, the first listings include TSLAUSDT and MSTRUSDT perpetual contracts, which track price movements in the underlying equities but do not grant ownership of the shares. Instead, the products are synthetic derivatives settled in stablecoins. The contracts have no expiration date and can be traded continuously. Positions can be opened with as little as 1 USDt (USDT), lowering the entry threshold for traders seeking exposure to…

AscendEX, a renowned crypto exchange, has collaborated with PlaysOut, a mini-game infrastructure provider. The partnership endeavors to connect digital worlds via cutting-edge mini-game experiences, establishing unique engagement opportunities across gaming and blockchain networks. As AscendEX mentioned in its official social media announcement, the initiative integrates mini-games into DeFi experiences. Hence, the development is set to improve the offerings of AscendEX by broadening interactive possibilities to facilitate consumers. 🥳We’re excited to partner with @itplaysout As the world’s leading mini-game infrastructure, #PlaysOut is bridging digital worlds—one mini-game at a time🚀Stay tuned for more updates! pic.twitter.com/mNikxDuy2V — AscendEX (@AscendEX_) March 16, 2026 AscendEX…

Key Highlights: Vitalik Buterin revealed Ethereum’s Fast Confirmation Rule, which reduces transaction confirmation time to nearly 12 seconds. Faster deposits expected across exchanges and Layer 2 networks, improving liquidity flow and user experience. The new system relies on validator attestations, offering quicker and more structured confirmation guarantees. Vitalik Buterin has introduced a new mechanism for speeding up transaction confirmations on Ethereum, addressing one of the network’s long-standing friction points. The proposal, called the Fast Confirmation Rule, is designed to significantly reduce the time it takes for transactions to be considered secure. Vitalik Buterin: Ethereum Cuts Confirmation Time to 12 Seconds…

PALM BEACH, Fla. — Apex Group, a global financial services provider overseeing more than $3.5 trillion in assets, has partnered with $WLFI$0.1228, the crypto company affiliated with U.S. President Donald Trump, to pilot the use of a stablecoin in traditional fund operations, the companies announced at the World Liberty Forum at Mar-a-Lago on Wednesday. The collaboration centers on $WLFI’s $USD1 stablecoin, which Apex will test as a payment rail for subscriptions, redemptions and distributions across its tokenized fund ecosystem, it said in a press release. Apex, which provides administrative and operational services to a broad client base that includes hedge…