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Band Protocol, a decentralized oracle ecosystem, has commenced a new collaboration with Overlay Protocol, a decentralized derivatives trading firm. The partnership marks a substantial move to broaden the exotic perpetual markets within the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector. Today, we’re delighted to announce our strategic partnership with @OverlayProtocol!Overlay is the Exotic Perps DEX that lets you trade the untradable, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in DeFi.Excited to deepen our collaboration as a data layer on Overlay. 🧵 pic.twitter.com/b2if4yp7SS — Band (@BandProtocol) March 27, 2026 As Band Protocol revealed in an X thread, the development combines its protected oracle infrastructure and…

American billionaire and hedge fund manager Ray Dalio has warned that central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are coming, which will offer benefits but also potentially allow governments to exert more control over people’s finances. “I think it will be done,” said Dalio on CBDCs in a wide-ranging interview on the Tucker Carlson Show on Monday, which also included topics on the US debt crisis, gold prices, and even a potential civil war. Raymond Dalio is a billionaire hedge fund manager who has been co-chief investment officer of Bridgewater Associates since 1985, after founding the firm in 1975. During the interview,…

Preparations for comprehensive legal regulation regarding crypto assets in Turkey have materialized. The draft text outlines a definition of crypto assets and plans to take significant steps regarding market regulation and operation, particularly concerning taxation. In the draft, crypto assets are defined as intangible assets that can be created and stored using distributed ledger technology or similar technologies, distributed over digital networks, and representing value or rights, within the scope of the Capital Markets Law No. 6362. The rationale behind the regulation notes the rapid growth of the cryptocurrency market both globally and in Turkey, emphasizing the need for new…

Michael Selig, chair of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission, said blockchain could play a key role in verifying AI-generated content, contending the technology can help distinguish authentic media from synthetic outputs as concerns over misinformation grow. During an appearance on The Pomp Podcast on Thursday, Selig was asked by host Anthony Pompliano about the use of AI-generated memes and images in markets, and whether intent matters or such content should be restricted altogether. He told Pompliano: The private markets have solutions — blockchain technology is a great one. If you can timestamp things and make sure there’s an identifier…

JasperVault, a renowned decentralized exchange for Bitcoin ($BTC) derivatives, has partnered with BlockSec Arena, a next-gen blockchain security firm. The partnership aims to improve the interoperability and security of Bitcoin-focused derivatives trading. As JasperVault pointed out in its official social media announcement, the development endeavors to redefine the derivatives sector to elevate user trust. Hence, the move leverages the expertise of BlockSec Arena to guarantee the safety of trading infrastructure against vulnerabilities. 🤝 Partnership Announcement: @BlockSec_Arena × @jaspervaultExcited to partner with Jasper Vault — a $BTC-centric Perpetuals + Options DEX designed with built-in perp protection.As derivatives infrastructure evolves, security becomes…

When markets get tough, as crypto did at the end of January, investment companies need all the help they can get to make the right decisions, fast. No surprise, then, that many are turning to AI, the shiniest new weapon in the arsenal, to analyze and suggest ways of minimizing losses and even making a profit. Almost all (96%) executives at a surveyed group of trading firms that collectively manage around $14 trillion in assets said AI is already playing a major role in core investment processes, according to research recently carried out by Nickel Digital Asset Management. But it’s…

As discussions continue in the US regarding the draft Clarity Act, which is expected to shape the cryptocurrency market, the issue of yield on stablecoins has become one of the most critical topics in the regulatory process. A new draft text that emerged today allegedly suggests that, under pressure from the banking sector, direct earnings from stablecoin balances will be prohibited. This has sparked significant concern in the cryptocurrency market. However, according to new information reported by White House correspondent Sander Lutz, significant flexibility in favor of the crypto sector may have emerged during negotiations on the draft text. According…

Global institutions facing strict data rules are looking at the new ledger hsm model as a way to keep control while scaling digital asset operations. A new on-premise model for institutional custody Ledger Enterprise has introduced a decoupled architecture that keeps hardware-backed cryptographic signing entirely inside a client-owned data center, while governance and orchestration remain […] Global institutions facing strict data rules are looking at the new ledger hsm model as a way to keep control while scaling digital asset operations. A new on-premise model for institutional custody Ledger Enterprise has introduced a decoupled architecture that keeps hardware-backed cryptographic signing…

Swiss DeFi provider ThorWallet is setting its sights on Asian markets, with South Korea at the forefront of its expansion strategy. Known for its innovative crypto wallet that integrates DeFi tools with traditional banking features, ThorWallet seeks to harmonize digital assets with everyday financial operations. What makes ThorWallet’s approach unique? ThorWallet’s standout feature is its hybrid model, merging Swiss banking services into a non-custodial crypto wallet. This model allows users to have access to a Swiss IBAN, multi-currency accounts, and a global payment card, creating a seamless interaction between digital assets and traditional financial systems. This integration is particularly appealing…

FG Nexus has announced that it will be implementing a 1-for-5 reverse stock split in an effort to attract institutional investors and improve its trading liquidity despite its low price. To remedy its falling stock value and attract institutional interest, FG Nexus has announced that it will be implementing a reverse stock split, reducing its authorized shares from 900 billion to 180 billion. The FG Nexus stock is down almost 100% over the last six months. FG Nexus is down almost 100% over the last year. Source: Google Finance FG Nexus announces a reverse stock split FG Nexus Inc. officially…