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Dubai has emerged over the past several years as a key hub for CFD brokers, trading firms, and crypto exchanges. The city attracted companies with incentives including Dubai International Financial Centre and Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority licensing, zero corporate tax, and rapid company setup. Major firms, such as IG Group, CMC Markets, Pepperstone, Saxo Bank, Plus500, and Capital.com, have established offices in the downtown area. Capital.com’s MENA headquarters and CFI are also located nearby. Over recent days, Iran has launched large numbers of ballistic missiles and drones toward the United Arab Emirates, and the UAE Ministry of Defence says air…

The world of digital payments is evolving rapidly, and traditional finance giants are taking notice. Recently, Mastercard described Ripple as “fueling the future of the digital payment world,” signaling strong interest in blockchain-based solutions for cross-border transactions. The statement comes amid Ripple’s efforts to expand after gaining clarity following its high-profile legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). NEW: 🇺🇸$10T payments giant Mastercard says Ripple is “fueling the future of the digital payment world.” pic.twitter.com/rDvCXznAqn — STEPH IS CRYPTO (@Steph_iscrypto) March 13, 2026 Mastercard Highlights Ripple’s Role in Payments According to Mastercard, Ripple is playing a key…

In the cryptocurrency market, user activity on altcoin networks is considered one of the most important metrics indicating the level of adoption of projects. Recent data has revealed which networks stand out in terms of weekly active users. According to the shared list, $BNB Chain and Near Protocol are at the top with millions of users, while large networks like Solana and Tron continue to maintain a strong user base. The data shows that user activity has declined in some networks over the past 30 days, but projects like Sei Network, Polygon, and Base have experienced significant growth. For example,…

The Ethereum price gives bullish breakout from $2,142 resistance, signaling a bullish breakout from long consolidation. Bitmine Immersion Technologies acquired 60,999 $ETH within a single week. Farside Investors shows the U.S.-based spot ETFs collectively recorded a $19.7 million inflow on Monday. $ETH, the native cryptocurrency of the layer-1 blockchain Ethereum is up 7.5% on Monday, to trade at $2,343. The bullish momentum is spread across the broader crypto market as the U.S. President Donald Trump said that Iran “wants to make a deal” to end the ongoing U.S.-Israeli military conflict. While he maintains that he is not yet ready to…

Bitwise Asset Management wants to offer a prediction markets for the next U.S. presidential election through exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Under “Prediction Shares” branding, the San Francisco-based crypto asset manager filed to list two ETFs tracking prediction markets betting on the outcome of the 2028 election — one for a Democratic winner, one for Republican — with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Tuesday. Bitwise also listed four equivalent products for 2026 mid-terms, predicting Democratic and Republican wins in the House of Representatives and the Senate. Each ETFs will invest their assets in prediction markets bets supporting the applicable outcome…

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,…