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Symbiosis Finance, a multi-chain liquidity protocol that unifies liquidity from different blockchain networks, today announced another token buyback initiative after completing the recent program early this week, on Monday, March 30. Early last month, the DeFi platform announced a buyback program, a bold move aimed at restoring momentum and confidence in its crypto market and its native token, Symbiosis (SIS). Crypto platforms often utilize the buyback program to decrease the circulating supply of tokens, increase scarcity, and boost investor confidence. Symbiosis Finance is a DeFi cross-chain non-custodial liquidity platform that enables token swaps across various blockchain networks. Through this approach,…

When a tourist from Bangkok taps to pay in Singapore using their Thai e-wallet, few stop to consider what powers that transaction. But for Singapore-based StraitsX, the company behind the stablecoin infrastructure running in the background, that seamless experience is exactly the point. Between the fourth quarter of 2024 and the same period in 2025, StraitsX saw its card transaction volume surge by 40 times, the company’s co-founder and CEO Tianwei Liu told CoinDesk. The number of cards issued grew even faster, increasing 83-fold. That data points to one of the fastest-growing stablecoin card programs in Southeast Asia. Those multiples,…

SEOUL, South Korea – March 2025: In a decisive move that underscores the nation’s hardening stance on digital asset oversight, South Korean prosecutors have formally appealed a court’s decision to cancel a substantial 2 billion won (approximately $1.5 million) fine against the cryptocurrency exchange Hanbitco. This critical development, first reported exclusively by Digital Asset, represents more than a single legal skirmish. Consequently, it signals a broader, intensifying regulatory confrontation that now directly involves the country’s largest trading platform, Upbit, and sets a pivotal precedent for the entire sector’s future. Hanbitco’s Legal Battle and the FIU’s Original Mandate The Financial Intelligence…

OKX TR, continuing to expand its operations in the cryptocurrency market, is preparing to offer new trading pairs to its users. The exchange announced it will list two new spot currency pairs to support the growth of both the USD and Turkish Lira ecosystems and provide investors with more trading options. According to the announcement, the BASED/USD and BASED/TRY trading pairs for BASED will be activated on the platform on March 30, 2026, at 3:00 PM. This step is expected to contribute to making it easier for users, especially in the Turkish market, to trade with their local currency. OKX…

Figures compiled by coinatmradar.com indicate that approximately 597 crypto automated teller machines (ATMs) have been withdrawn from the market so far this year. Crypto ATM Data 2026: 597 Net Removals Recent figures show the global count of crypto ATMs edged close to the 40,000 mark this month, yet data recorded on March 29, 2026, reveals a net reduction of 769 machines. The year opened with a drop of 139 crypto ATMs, followed by the addition of 231 new installations in February. An additional 80 units were installed at the beginning of March, according to Coin ATM Radar’s net growth logs,…

US Senator Cynthia Lummis has dismissed claims that the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act fails to protect decentralized finance innovators from legal repercussions, rebutting that recent changes to the draft will make it the “strongest protection for DeFi and developers ever enacted.” Her comments on Friday came in direct response to crypto lawyer Jake Chervinsky, who argued that Title 3 of the current draft undermines the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act — another crypto bill focused on developer protections — by subjecting non-custodial software developers to know-your-customer obligations. “Don’t believe the FUD,” Lummis said, adding, “We have worked on a bipartisan…

Stablecoin netflows on Binance have turned positive, marking a notable shift in market liquidity. Analyst Darkfost noted that the exchange, which consistently leads global crypto trading volumes, has moved from recording net stablecoin outflows to net inflows of $2.4 billion. The reversal follows earlier periods of heavy withdrawals, including $3.4 billion on December 11 and $6.7 billion on February 15. Stablecoin Netflow to Binance. Source: X/Darkfost Follow us on X to get the latest news as it happens Liquidity Is Back on Binance, but Where Are the Traders? Stablecoins are widely viewed as deployable capital within the crypto ecosystem, and…

In brief Circle’s stock ended last week at $93.6, down roughly 26% from its pre-crash open near $126. A Senate that could ban passive stablecoin yield directly threatens Circle’s dominant revenue stream. Analysts say the decline reflects uncertainty about Circle’s business model, not just a market overreaction. Circle Internet Group’s stock has shed roughly a quarter of its value over the past week, weighed down by three unresolved pressures that appear to challenge the core assumptions behind the company’s investment case. It opened March 24 near $126, crashed 20% to close at $101, then posted a brief recovery the following…

As debates continue in the US regarding cryptocurrency regulation, legislative work on stablecoin yields is entering a new phase. According to information reported by Eleanor Terrett, an official from Senator Thom Tillis’s office stated that the draft legislation, which includes details regarding stablecoin yields and reward mechanisms, will be made public next week. It is noteworthy that this step comes while discussions with industry representatives are ongoing. In particular, Coinbase and other crypto stakeholders are reportedly dissatisfied with some clauses in the draft agreement presented to a limited number of industry leaders earlier in the week. This indicates that disagreements…

The metaverse landscape shifts significantly as The Sandbox begins a crucial stress test for its highly anticipated mobile game, ‘The Sandbox NEXT,’ marking a pivotal expansion for the platform’s ecosystem. This strategic move, reported by Foresight News, transitions the 20-player survival battle title from Unity to Unreal Engine, promising console-quality graphics on mobile devices while integrating existing $NFT assets via a novel Layer 2 solution. The Sandbox NEXT Mobile Game Stress Test Details Developers at The Sandbox initiated the stress test to evaluate server stability, network performance, and gameplay mechanics under load. Consequently, this phase is critical for identifying technical…