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A majority of stablecoin users want their banks to make it easier for them to buy and spend stablecoins for regular transactions, according to a new survey compiled by YouGov. Some 77% of the 4,658 respondents said they would open a cryptocurrency or stablecoin wallet within their banking or fintech app if one were available. The survey, commissioned by crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) and stablecoin infrastructure provider BVNK, also found that 71% of users would use a stablecoin-linked debit card. The survey was conducted from September to October, 2025. Stablecoins are crypto tokens whose value is pegged to a real-world…

A crypto-friendly draft law, filed recently with the parliament in Poland, is now open for public discussions amid hopes it will eventually be adopted. The legislative initiative, born as a result of efforts by the civil society, comes after failed attempts by the rulers in Warsaw to push through their own restrictive framework. Citizens restart crypto regulation process in Poland An alternative bill aimed at regulating the Polish crypto market, arguably the biggest in Eastern Europe, has been presented for public consultations. The document, which was submitted to the Sejm earlier this month, has now been published by the lower…

In a significant development for cryptocurrency regulation, Binance Co-CEO Richard Teng has issued a firm denial of a Wall Street Journal report alleging the exchange violated sanctions against Iran and terminated an internal investigator. Teng labeled the claims as entirely untrue, sparking a major controversy in the digital asset space. This dispute highlights the intense scrutiny global crypto exchanges face regarding compliance with international financial laws. Consequently, the situation raises critical questions about transaction monitoring and regulatory adherence in the rapidly evolving crypto industry. Binance Denies Iran Sanctions Violations Binance Co-CEO Richard Teng has categorically refuted allegations that the cryptocurrency…

INFINIT Labs, the developers of the Prompt-to-DeFi platform, has announced the introduction of a new Venus Agent to its platform that can offer simplified lending and borrowing services to users of Venus Protocol on $BNB Chain. Lending and borrowing on $BNB Chain just got an upgrade.Introducing the Venus Agent on INFINIT’s Prompt-to-DeFi.@VenusProtocol is $BNB Chain’s largest money market. It’s now fully accessible through plain language prompts, powered by INFINIT’s AI Agent Swarm.No coding. No… pic.twitter.com/NAoI6Zxt22 — INFINIT (@Infinit_Labs) March 16, 2026 The integration enables customers to browse one of the biggest decentralized money markets of the $BNB environment using plain…

Macroeconomist Henrik Zeberg has announced the restart of the altcoin season, now that the largest altcoin, Ethereum, has broken out above the $2,780 resistance. Additional data on the chart shows more room for $ETH growth. The expert believes that now, with Ethereum’s breakout, altcoins will follow suit and may even reach new all-time highs in this cycle. Altseason to continue; “Crypto will hit ATHs”: Zeberg Henrik Zeberg published an $ETH/USD chart from Coinbase, depicting the bullish breakout of Ethereum after leaving the $2,780 resistance level behind. The trendlines on the chart are also rising, with the RSI at 65 showing…

Michael Saylor used AI to appropriate a famous scene from the mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap to advertise STRC as a competitor to insured savings products like bank accounts and money markets. STRC is a share of Saylor’s company Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) that pays non-guaranteed dividends at the sole discretion of the company’s board of directors. Unlike US bank accounts or money markets that enjoy FDIC, NCUA, or SIPC guarantees against loss, STRC offers no such assurances. In fact, it’s fluctuated in value over the past 52 weeks from $90.52 to $100.42 — deviating substantially below its $100 par. In…

The Government of India notified amendments on March 05, 2026. Their effective date is January 01, 2026. Extended coverage offers more clarity on digital assets. The Indian Government has amended tax rules for digital assets in response to the overall reporting framework and updates to CRS, an acronym for Common Reporting Standard. It has also clarified simple compliance for low-risk accounts while setting important guidelines for financial institutions. Market experts have hailed the move by underlining the catch-up in terms of pace. Amendment by the Government of India The Government of India has taken a major step by covering, or…

Cboe Global Markets has filed a proposal with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to launch near 24×5 trading for U.S. equities on its Cboe EDGX exchange, potentially allowing investors to trade stocks almost around the clock starting in December 2026 if approved. Under the proposal, all National Market System stocks would be available for trading from Sunday at 9 p.m. Eastern time through Friday at 8 p.m., with a one hour pause each evening between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Trades would be cleared through the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation. The move reflects growing demand…

Key takeaways AI agents are not capable of true thinking; they generate language probabilistically without intent. The AI industry is experiencing both a bubble and rapid advancements simultaneously. AI development parallels the composability seen in DeFi, creating new opportunities. Human errors and limitations are often exposed during the rollout of new technologies. Geopolitical shifts are likely to impact global economic stability. AI advancements are significantly affecting job markets and economic structures. A new technology category, “proof of control,” is emerging due to regulatory demands. Sovereign AI should empower individuals rather than be controlled by governments. AI models are replacing entry-level…

The Ethereum Foundation’s new mandate — a sweeping document released Friday to clarify the organization’s role and principles — sparked a torrent of reactions, with supporters praising it as a long-overdue articulation of the blockchain’s ethos and critics saying it reinforces the foundation’s hands-off approach at a time when Ethereum needs stronger leadership to meet the growing needs of institutions. The 38-page document lays out what the foundation described as a constitutional guide to its mission, emphasizing its role as a neutral steward rather than a centralized authority. The mandate frames the foundation’s job as maintaining Ethereum as a decentralized…