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Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has confirmed that legal action against cryptocurrency promoter Worawat Narknawdee, also known as “Acme Traderist,” is ongoing. The statement followed renewed public attention after more than 30 alleged victims filed new complaints against him this week. Deputy Secretary-General Anek Yooyuen said the SEC filed a criminal complaint in March 2023 against Mr. Worawat and 1000X Limited, the company operating the website 1000x.live. The pair are accused of running a digital asset trading business without authorisation. [#highlighted-links#] The case resurfaced publicly on 9 March 2026, when more than 30 alleged victims went to the Central…

Advertising Time Trace (ATT), a Web3 platform that runs a digital advertising ecosystem in a decentralized landscape, today announced a strategic partnership with CognifyAI, an intelligence platform that converts data into insights for decision-making. This collaboration brings the strengths of ATT’s DePIN infrastructure and Cognify’s AI technology together to transform the way AI capabilities and computational resources are accessed, and as a result, drive new efficiency in AI development and machine learning. Cognify is an AI-powered platform that combines geospatial intelligence, predictive analytics, and blockchain technology to optimize intelligent decision-making that enhances economic activities and workforce efficiency. Since its launch…

Markets declined Thursday afternoon as concerns over artificial intelligence’s rapid expansion and its potential to disrupt multiple industries weighed on investor sentiment. Bitcoin, the largest digital asset by market value, fell 2.5% to trade below $66,000, dragging the broader crypto market lower. Ethereum changed hands near $1,900 as digital assets tracked equity losses. The S&P 500 shed 1.1% while the Nasdaq dropped more than 1.4%. Among the mega-cap technology names, Apple retreated 5%, Tesla lost 3%, and both Meta and Amazon slid 2.5%. Nvidia dipped 0.5%, with Alphabet and Microsoft flat on the day. Commodities suffered steep declines. Gold fell…

America’s two principal financial market regulators appear to be moving in concert in terms of providing clarity for some of the fastest-growing corners of the markets, which are prediction markets and tokenized equities. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Division of Market Oversight, issued a prediction markets advisory regarding the listing of trading event contracts on Thursday, March 12, 2026. In a separate event that occurred the same day, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman, Paul Atkins, used his opening remarks at the agency’s Investor Advisory Committee (IAC) to reaffirm that a long-awaited innovation exemption for tokenized equity securities…

COZ has distributed 936 $NEO across four ecosystem projects in its Proof of Working 2.2 report, published on March 17. The round marks the largest single distribution in the relaunched series, up from 440 $NEO in round 2.0 and 446 $NEO in round 2.1. The weekly program rewards independent contributors for publicly delivered work in the Neo ecosystem. COZ staff members are not eligible for awards. Four primary projects emerged as beneficiaries of the third round of the Proof of Working program. Funded projects HushNetwork (aboimpinto), a returning recipient from round 2.1, is building a decentralized social network focused on…

Fiserv, a major US payments and financial technology provider, has launched a new cash settlement platform for digital asset companies, a move that could strengthen fiat infrastructure for crypto players and improve access to liquidity. On Thursday, Fiserv announced the debut of INDX, a real-time cash settlement system that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The platform allows digital asset companies to move US dollars instantly using a single custodial account, potentially improving how exchanges, trading desks and other crypto businesses manage fiat balances. Source: Fiserv INDX will be made available to more than 1,100 insured financial…

A committee that advises the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission recommended the agency move forward on a tokenized-securities policy that would allow traders to cut out the kind of go-between settlement that Wall Street investment firms have relied on for decades. The SEC’s Investor Advisory Committee voted Thursday to recommend narrow exemptions for the blockchain-based innovation for the trading of stocks, as long as the activity comes with mandatory disclosures, routine outside supervision and “a requirement that the trading of tokenized equity securities seeks to ensure that all investors receive the best terms for their orders.” These crypto assets still meet…

Key Takeaways There is a high probability of another bull market in the crypto space. Decentralized exchanges and centralized exchanges are seen more as complementary rather than competing entities. Bitget has experienced significant growth, moving up in the global centralized exchange rankings. The competitive landscape for exchanges is expanding beyond crypto to include all trading platforms. Bitget has diversified its offerings beyond derivatives to include tokenized US stocks and commodities. Offering a variety of tokenized products is crucial to meet the diverse demands of users. AI-driven tools are becoming a key differentiator in the trading platform landscape. Tokenized stocks increase…

R3E Network has published a JavaScript-based decompiler SDK for Neo N3 smart contracts, enabling developers to convert compiled NEF bytecode into human-readable code. Jimmy Liao, Neo core developer and R3E Network founder, announced the release on March 19, with plans to integrate the tool into the neo3scan.com blockchain explorer. The SDK, published as @r3e/neo-decompiler-js on npm, decompiles Neo Executable Format (NEF) files – the compiled executable format used by smart contracts deployed to Neo N3. Once integrated into neo3scan.com, the decompiler aims to automatically convert contract bytecode into readable code when users view contract pages on the explorer. Contract transparency…

According to two separate polls conducted by Reuters, the Fed is expected to cut interest rates twice this year. According to the survey results, the first interest rate cut is expected to come in June, under Kevin Warsh, who is anticipated to take over as FED chairman. The median expectation among economists is that the Fed will implement a total of two interest rate cuts in 2026. These interest rate cut expectations are already reflected in short-term bond yields. Forecasts for the yield on the interest-sensitive 2-year US Treasury bond suggest a decline from 3.50% at the end of April…