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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission published interpretive guidance explaining how they might define what is or isn’t a security in crypto; the CFTC also issued a no-action letter for a non-custodial wallet provider to facilitate derivatives and prediction markets transactions; Arizona is filing criminal charges against a prediction market provider; and by the way we kind-of-sort-of have hints of movement on market structure legislation. What a week, huh? You’re reading State of Crypto, a CoinDesk newsletter looking at the intersection of cryptocurrency and government. Click here to sign up for future editions. The narrative…

Kraken has expanded its margin trading offerings to include three new tokens: 0G (a decentralized AI data availability layer), $SKY (the rebranded governance token of the former MakerDAO ecosystem), and $QNT (Quant Network’s enterprise blockchain interoperability token). — With these additions, Kraken Pro now supports over 250 margin-enabled trading pairs. This isn’t a yield opportunity or airdrop — it’s a trading infrastructure update. For traders who have been waiting to take leveraged positions on these specific assets, Kraken is now one of the venues where that’s possible. The full details are available on the Kraken blog announcement. How It Works…

Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins made one of the most significant announcements in the history of American crypto regulation on Tuesday, declaring that Bitcoin, Ethereum and a broad range of digital assets are formally exempt from securities laws, a ruling that draws a clear legal line under more than ten years of industry confusion and enforcement-by-ambiguity. Speaking at the DC Blockchain Summit 2026, Atkins unveiled a new token taxonomy and investment contract interpretation framework that the SEC is implementing immediately. “The SEC’s persistent failure to provide clarity on this question is over,” Atkins told attendees. What the Framework…

In a significant move for Asia’s digital asset landscape, Alchemy Pay has secured regulatory approval to expand its financial services license in Hong Kong, now explicitly encompassing virtual asset trading. This pivotal development, announced in Hong Kong, positions the payment gateway as a key connector between established financial systems and the burgeoning cryptocurrency market. Alchemy Pay Expands Regulatory Footprint in Hong Kong Alchemy Pay, a prominent cryptocurrency payment gateway, recently received approval from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). Consequently, the company can now broaden the scope of its existing Type 1 license. This license, initially for dealing…

Ethereum price started a recovery wave above the $2,120 zone. $ETH is now consolidating above $2,140 and is struggling to clear the $2,200 resistance. Ethereum started a recovery wave above the $2,150 zone. The price is trading above $2,120 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a new bearish trend line with forming resistance at $2,175 on the hourly chart of $ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh decline if it stays below the $2,205 resistance. Ethereum Price Faces Resistance Ethereum price managed to stay above $2,050 and started a recovery wave, like Bitcoin. $ETH…

$XRP emerged as the only top asset to record positive ETF flows last week despite the bloodbath that ravaged the market. The crypto market witnessed one of its worst performances last week, with Feb. 5 particularly standing out. Specifically, the market lost $310 billion in valuation that day, representing its worst day since Oct. 10, 2025, when it lost $383 billion during a steep crash that resulted in over $19 billion worth of liquidations. $XRP was one of the hardest hit during the Feb. 5 decline, but institutional adoption continued to trickle upward despite the price struggles. Specifically, last week,…

Changpeng Zhao (CZ), one of the most prominent figures in the crypto industry, has shared his beliefs on the growth trajectory of the budding sector. As the founder and former CEO of Binance, CZ has witnessed the industry’s growth over the past decade. The billionaire believes more development, including broader institutional adoption and mainstream recognition, awaits the industry in the future. Addressing the Negative Narrative The Binance founder shared his opinions during an interview with The Digital Chamber (TDC). TDC is an American blockchain advocacy group that hosted the just-concluded DC Blockchain Summit. CZ discussed with TDC founder and board…

As of March 26, 2026, the decentralized exchange (DEX) market posted a weekly trading volume of USD 57.15 billion which indicates sustained strong participation though the activity is evidently slowed down. Statistics indicate that weekly volume decreased by 7.53% which is an indication that the market is taking a short-term cooling break following the recent spikes in on-chain trading. TOP #DECENTRALIZED EXCHANGES BY WEEKLY TRADING VOLUME #Uniswap #PancakeSwap #Raydium #Aerodrome #Orca #Curve #Hyperliquid #Meteora #Balancer pic.twitter.com/ERZxoZC8lH — PHOENIX – Crypto News & Analytics (@pnxgrp) March 26, 2026 Despite the downturn, decentralized platforms still have a high proportion of the overall…

The Ethereum price has jumped back above $2,100 despite broader market volatility, driven by aggressive whale accumulation and tightening supply. However, recent updates reveal that whales are now selling their $ETH, likely taking profit after prices recovered slightly. The key question now is whether this increased selling pressure could trigger a decline in Ethereum, potentially pushing its price back below $2,000 once again. $ETH Faces Heavy Selling From Whales After recording massive accumulations just last week, crypto whales are now back to selling $ETH. A new report released on X by on-chain researcher ‘The DataNerd’ revealed that a 2-year-dormant Ethereum…

Stablecoin risks have entered the global spotlight after South Africa’s top central banker issued a strong warning on digital asset fragility. His remarks reflected growing unease among regulators who monitor crypto markets more closely than ever. Policymakers now question whether stablecoins can maintain their promised stability during market stress. These concerns extend beyond crypto traders and reach the core of global financial systems. The warning comes at a moment when stablecoins play a larger role in payments, trading, and cross border transfers. Their rapid adoption creates efficiency but also introduces structural weaknesses. Regulators fear that confidence driven assets could unravel…