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Reports that a leading crypto exchange in Poland and the region may be facing insolvency have reignited a political dispute in Warsaw over who is to blame for the deficit of oversight in the digital-asset space. The Polish cryptocurrency market, arguably Eastern Europe’s largest, is yet to be regulated in accordance with the European Union’s latest rules. Government attempts to do that so far were halted by the president. Poland-rooted European crypto exchange reportedly losing liquidity Zondarcrypto, one of the oldest and largest coin trading platforms in Central and Eastern Europe, has lost liquidity, local and regional media reported. Some…
SEOUL, South Korea – In a significant move for the future of digital finance, Shinhan Card has successfully completed a comprehensive Proof of Concept (PoC) for stablecoin-based payment systems. This pivotal development, confirmed in a recent report by The Herald Business, directly tests the integration of blockchain technology with traditional card infrastructure. Consequently, the initiative signals a proactive adaptation to the evolving global payment paradigm. The verification process explored six key technological initiatives, ultimately confirming the potential to expand Web3.0 financial services. Shinhan Card Stablecoin Payments PoC Details Shinhan Card, a leading subsidiary of South Korea’s Shinhan Financial Group, conducted…
“PPI and the Fed!” When Will the Interest Rate Decision Be Announced? Here Are the Expectations
Bitcoin (BTC) has experienced a strong recovery in recent days after the sharp declines that began in October. With questions about whether this rise will continue, attention has turned to today’s FED decision, a key macro event that could determine Bitcoin’s short-term direction. When Will the FED’s March Interest Rate Decision Be Announced? The Fed will announce its March interest rate decision on March 18, 2026 at 9:00 PM Turkish time. Following the decision, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell will make oral statements at 9:30 PM. In Which Direction Are Expectations Focusing? Expectations are almost clear ahead of the US…
In his new memoir, Changpeng Zhao alleges that lobbying against the binance pardon shows how fiercely US crypto competitors sought to keep Binance out of the American market. CZ details alleged lobbying campaign against his pardon In his more than 300-page memoir, Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao claims that US crypto exchanges “paid millions in lobbying fees to block” his presidential pardon. Moreover, he writes that several industry players feared any leniency would clear a path for Binance to re-enter the United States. Zhao says that “a few friends” told him these competitors also funded “smear articles”…
In a move highlighting evolving corporate strategies within the cryptocurrency sector, Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin mining firm Bitdeer announced on March 21, 2025, that it sold all 165 $BTC it mined during the previous week. This action continues the company’s publicly stated zero-$BTC treasury strategy, initiated in February 2025, which marks a significant departure from the traditional “HODL” approach long associated with major mining operations. Consequently, this decision provides a clear window into the financial and operational pressures facing publicly-traded miners in the current market cycle. Bitdeer’s Zero-$BTC Strategy and Market Context Bitdeer Technologies Group, a Singapore-based company with mining operations across…
Decentralized platform Polymarket is experiencing explosive growth, driven by rising interest in ultra-short-duration markets. Its 5-minute and 15-minute prediction formats have gained massive traction, pushing daily trading volume beyond $153 million—a threefold increase in a short span. BREAKING: Chainlink-powered 5 & 15-min markets on Polymarket surge to $153M+ daily volume, up 3x, with $4b+ traded and $200m+ in the first week of 5-min markets pic.twitter.com/2vswaFJ1v4 — crypto.news (@cryptodotnews) April 9, 2026 These markets allow users to speculate on price movements of assets like Bitcoin within minutes, creating a fast-paced and highly interactive environment. Total trading volume has already surpassed $4…
Crypto exchange Kraken freezes multibillion-dollar IPO plan due to difficult market conditions
Crypto exchange Kraken, which announced four months ago that it planned to go public, has put its plan on hold, according to two people with knowledge of the matter. The company is still considering an initial public offering, but probably not until market conditions improve, said the people, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the matter is private. A Kraken spokesperson said, “As we announced in November, we filed confidentially with the SEC, and that is all we can really share.” The downturn in crypto markets since October, when bitcoin BTC$74,191.24 touched a record high, has made companies more…
Busha, a digital asset platform that has built a strong base across Africa, is taking a major step beyond its home market with the help of Uphold. The company has chosen the modern infrastructure provider for on-chain finance to support the launch of its services in the UK, marking a fresh chapter in its growth story and a notable example of cross-border crypto expansion. The move comes as Busha looks to serve UK residents with access to on-chain financial services through its customer app, which will connect directly to Uphold’s infrastructure. That integration will allow users in the UK to…
The crypto market continues to evolve with new narratives shaping investor interest. One major trend now dominates attention, the rapid rise of tokenized real world assets. The latest data confirms this shift with strong numbers from $BNB Chain. Tokenized RWA growth on $BNB Chain reached a new peak of $16.6 billion. This milestone marks more than double the value recorded last year. The surge highlights growing trust in blockchain based financial products. Investors now look beyond traditional crypto assets. They actively explore real world assets crypto opportunities. This change reflects a broader move toward stable and yield generating instruments. The…
FED to Announce Critical Interest Rate Decision in Half an Hour – Here’s What You Need to Know Before the Decision
The countdown has begun for the Fed’s March interest rate decision. The decision is expected to be announced in about half an hour, while Fed Chairman Jerome Powell is expected to deliver messages that will guide the markets at his press conference scheduled for 21:30 (UTC+3) Turkish time. Market expectations are that the Fed will keep its policy interest rate unchanged in the current range of 3.50%–3.75%. Futures market pricing indicates that the expectation of no change in interest rates has reached 99%. However, the macroeconomic outlook contains factors that complicate the Fed’s decision-making process. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle…