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Aster traded near $0.67, maintaining support above $0.66 as it rolled out $USD1-denominated perpetual markets in collaboration with $WLFI, strengthening its derivatives offering. The new $USD1 pairs introduce zero maker fees, lower taker costs, and reward programs, while also allowing traders to use $USD1 as collateral similar to major stablecoins. Continued expansion through new listings and incentive programs reflects Aster’s push to build deeper liquidity ahead of its upcoming Aster Chain mainnet launch. Aster’s native crypto ($ASTER) continued to edge higher over the past 24 hours, with the token trading near $0.6713 after seeing a gain of 1.73%. The move…

Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest continued reducing its exposure to crypto exchange Coinbase on Friday, unloading $22 million worth of shares across multiple exchange-traded funds (ETFs) while adding to its position in digital asset platform Bullish. According to ARK’s trade disclosures, the firm sold 92,737 Coinbase Global shares from the ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK), 32,790 shares from the Next Generation Internet ETF (ARKW) and 8,945 shares from the Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF). The combined transactions totaled 134,472 shares, worth around $22.1 million. The sale came as ARK Invest, led by Cathie Wood, has reversed course on Coinbase, selling 119,236 COIN worth…

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) published FAQs on March 20 that formally align capital haircut treatment for crypto assets with the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) existing framework. The guidance clarifies how futures commission merchants (FCMs) and derivatives clearing organizations (DCOs) should handle crypto collateral under existing staff letters. How the New Haircuts Work The FAQ specifies that FCMs holding proprietary positions in Bitcoin ($BTC) and Ether ($ETH) should apply a minimum 20% capital charge. Payment stablecoins receive a 2% haircut. Both rates mirror the SEC’s Division of Trading and Markets guidance for broker-dealers. The CFTC stated it considered…

According to the latest data, $XRP Spot ETFs recorded a net inflow of $45 million over the past week. This accumulation stands in stark contrast to the wider digital asset sector, where Bitcoin and Ethereum funds have faced significant outflows amid a crash that sent sentiment plunging to multi-year lows. Ethereum bled $149 million while BTC lost a total of $80 million. Institutions ‘buy the dip’ There was a massive daily inflow on Friday, Feb. 6, which helped to push these products firmly in the green on the week-long timeframe. Institutional desks appear to have treated the volatility as a…

Senate Republicans have reportedly reached near-complete agreement on stablecoin yield provisions in the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act) following a closed-door meeting on March 20. The session included White House Crypto Council Executive Director Patrick Witt alongside Senators Cynthia Lummis, Thom Tillis, and Tim Scott, according to multiple reports from attendees and legislative staff. What Happened Behind Closed Doors Lummis’ press team described stablecoin yield negotiations as 99% resolved. The digital asset portions of the bill were said to be in a strong position. According to the update, the remaining friction is political rather than technical. “We’re 99%…

In a landmark move for digital currency adoption, the fintech platform One Pay, backed by retail giant Walmart, has officially integrated Shiba Inu ($SHIB) as a viable payment method, enabling users to transact for everyday goods and services directly through its application. This strategic integration, first reported by Watcher.Guru, signals a pivotal shift in how major financial service providers view meme-inspired cryptocurrencies, potentially bridging the gap between speculative digital assets and practical, real-world utility. The development arrives amidst a broader industry trend where established corporations are cautiously yet progressively embracing select cryptocurrencies to cater to evolving consumer demand and technological…

Onyx has officially launched its Goliath mainnet. This marks a major step forward for the project. After months of testing, the network is now live and ready for real users. Goliath is built for speed. It can handle up to 100,000 transactions per second. We’re thrilled to announce that the Goliath mainnet is now live and seamlessly integrated into the @Onyx App alongside native #$XCN Ethereum ERC-20 support.Access Goliath bridging, $XCN liquid staking, and swaps now at https://t.co/QrIvGjwUnF 👈https://t.co/gKDolqmrbn pic.twitter.com/jac928TSmw — Onyx (@Onyx) March 28, 2026 Concurrently, it confirms transactions almost instantly. This means users do not have to wait…

Jack Dorsey’s payments company Block Inc. has begun informing hundreds of employees that their roles could be eliminated during annual performance reviews, as the firm undertakes a wider restructuring effort. As much as 10% of Block’s workforce may be affected, Bloomberg reported on Sunday, citing people familiar with the matter. The company employed just under 11,000 people as of late November, an executive reportedly said at the time. The potential layoffs come as Block reshapes its operations following a reorganization launched in 2024 aimed at improving efficiency and aligning its product lines. The company is working to more closely link…

Key Takeaways: SEC and CFTC guidance places fan tokens within Digital Collectibles and Digital Tools, giving them a defined legal position. Chiliz operates the largest fan token ecosystem, with 70+ sports partners and millions of users globally. U.S. sports teams can now launch token-based fan engagement models tied to voting, rewards, and exclusive experiences. A joint decision from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission has placed fan tokens on firm legal ground in the United States. The guidance, published on March 17, 2026, introduces a structured classification for crypto assets and assigns fan tokens…

FiscalNote Holdings, an AI-driven policy intelligence firm, lost its NYSE listing on March 25 after failing to maintain a $1.00 average share price over 30 trading days. The company had already executed a reverse stock split within the past year, leaving no further cure period available. The delisting caps a years-long decline that traces directly to LLMs commoditizing the policy data middleman model on which FiscalNote built its business. A Policy Intelligence Pioneer Falls Below $1 The New York Stock Exchange announced it would commence delisting proceedings against FiscalNote (NOTE) under Section 802.01C of its Listed Company Manual. Trading in…