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Forward Industries CEO calls Hyperliquid ‘everything wrong with crypto’

RegulationMar 30

Kyle Samani, the Chairman of Forward Industries, a Nasdaq-listed company that currently operates as a treasury company focused on holding Solana, just threw shade at Hyperliquid and its founder, Jeff Yan. As far as Samani is concerned, Hyperliquid represents “everything wrong with crypto.” It was shocking commentary, but Samani was kind enough to explain what he meant, albeit vaguely. The comments have left many wondering if this is the typical ecosystem rivalry or something more. Samani made some serious allegations According to Samani, Hyperliquid’s founder Jeff Yan, who is known for keeping a low profile, had to run from his…

Crypto firms operating in Kenya could soon pay $3.85 million under new stablecoin rules

LegalMar 30

Kenya has taken a crucial step in defining its digital asset market. The government has released draft guidelines for crypto firms and digital asset service providers. These guidelines are designed to bring clarity and accountability to the growing sector and seek public input before April 10. The proposed regulations, published by the National Treasury, will require firms dealing in digital assets to hold up to Sh500 million ($3.85 million) in paid-up capital. Kenya sets new rules for crypto firms In a public notice, the draft regulations set out how crypto exchanges, wallet providers, and other intermediaries in the crypto space…

Prediction Markets Surge to $6.41B Weekly Volume

ExchangesMar 30

The latest data shows that prediction markets are experiencing consistent growth in user activity and trading volume. Total weekly volume reached $6.41 billion, marking an increase of more than 11 percent compared to the previous period. This steady rise highlights increasing engagement from users exploring event-based trading models. Prediction Market Notional Volume hit $6.41B (+11.35%) last week. 🔹 Kalshi: $3.40B (+15.73%) 🔹 Polymarket: $2.54B (+8.55%) 🔹 Crypto(.)com: $158.66M (+1.64%) 🔹 Opinion: $128.54M (+64.97%) 🔹 Limitless: $98.46M (-23.16%) 🔹 Predict: $60.33M (-33.81%) 🔹 Overtime: $4.04M… pic.twitter.com/O2Nfdx8fjf — CoinMarketCap (@CoinMarketCap) March 26, 2026 Among the leading platforms, Kalshi emerged as the largest…

Pharos Integrates Circle’s CCTP for Cross-Chain Tokenized Asset Transfers

BlockchainMar 30

Pharos, an inclusive financial Layer 1 blockchain built for real-world asset finance, has integrated Circle’s Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol as part of its core infrastructure. Circle’s CCTP moves $USDC natively between blockchains without wrapped tokens or third-party bridges, which means transfers settle through a mechanism that doesn’t accumulate custody risk in a bridge contract. Pharos leverages the capabilities of the Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) infrastructure from @circle to enhance the security and efficiency of tokenized asset transfers By integrating CCTP, the platform unlocks seamless cross-chain interoperability that supports the vision… pic.twitter.com/g5gWlhDz7I — Pharos | Testnet Live (@pharos_network) March 28, 2026 For…

MicroStrategy underperforms its dot-com bubble peak

RegulationMar 30

At the peak of the Dot Com bubble in the year 2000, Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy (now just called ‘Strategy’) looked unstoppable. The stock had gone from a small software IPO to one of the wildest names in tech. Strategy went public on June 11, 1998, and the IPO price was about $6 per share after later splits. During the late 1990s tech frenzy, money poured into internet and software stocks, so the MSTR stock went on a monster rally akin to the one we’ve seen in 2024-2025. By early March 2000, Saylor’s stock had reached around $3,130. How crazy is…

Sam Bankman-Fried's past political cash gives AI PAC fuel for bashing NY candidate Bores

LegalMar 30

A political action committee with ties to major tech and crypto donors is raising the specter of disgraced ex-FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried to target New York congressional candidate Alex Bores as the state legislator faces a crowded Democratic field. A sharply worded mailer distributed by Think Big PAC told voters that the Democratic primary candidate for New York's 12th Congressional District once got more than $100,000 in support from the former head of the failed global exchange, and alleges that “Bankman-Fried’s buddies are bankrolling Bores for Congress.” It also criticizes Bores’ campaign financing and positions him as out of step…

Upbit Challenges Binance for XRP Market Share as Volume Surges 289% in One Hour

ExchangesMar 30

Upbit, South Korea’s largest exchange, has continued to challenge Binance for $XRP market share, as its $XRP volume spikes 289% in an hour. While the $XRP price sees renewed bearish pressure amid a 2.83% decline today, trade volume has spiked in the last hour, indicating that the recent price crash receives support from increased market participation in the form of heightened selling pressure. Interestingly, South Korea’s Upbit appears to be leading the charge surrounding $XRP’s recent volume spike, recording a 289% increase in $XRP trade volume within an hour. This has brought its 1-hour volume to $10.41 million, edging close…

ChainGPT AI Hub V2 Integrates Infura to Strengthen Real-Time Blockchain Access

BlockchainMar 30

ChainGPT is doubling down on the infrastructure behind its AI products, announcing that AI Hub V2 now integrates Infura’s blockchain stack. In the company’s post on X, ChainGPT said the move gives AI Hub V2 reliable RPC access to Ethereum and other blockchain networks, while also enabling real-time blockchain state access so its models can process transactions and onchain events across the platform’s latest version. The update fits neatly into the broader direction ChainGPT has been taking with AI Hub V2. On its official blog, the company describes the product as a rebuilt crypto intelligence platform designed to help users…

White House outlines national AI framework, calls for unified federal approach

LegalMar 30

The Trump administration has released a national AI legislative framework for the United States, calling on Congress to establish a unified federal framework and warning that a patchwork of state laws could hinder innovation and competitiveness. The framework is structured around six core policy areas: protecting children and empowering parents, strengthening communities, intellectual property and creator rights, free speech protections, accelerating AI innovation and workforce development. At the center of the proposal is a push for a unified federal approach, with the administration urging Congress to preempt state-level AI laws it says could burden developers. Source: David Sacks “Congress should…

XBASE secures crypto license from Dubai regulator

ExchangesMar 30

Amidst the ongoing situation in the Middle East, the Dubai Virtual Assets Authority is still moving full steam ahead, and has granted Xbase Virtual Assets Broker & Dealer Services LLC, part of RELM Group, a virtual asset service provider license allowing it to offer crypto brokerage services. As per the license, XBase, one of the subsidiaries of RELM group, will be able to offer spot OTC crypto trading to institutional and qualified investors. The license, unlike others, is active and not just issued. XBASE had received its in-principle approval in October of 2025. At the time, RELM had noted that…