The Open House Group, a major real estate firm listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, has announced that it now accepts XRP, Solana (SOL), and Dogecoin (DOGE) for payments. The expansion comes just months after the company introduced Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) as payment options in January 2025. For more insights on crypto adoption…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is holding its first-ever crypto regulation roundtable, marking a major step in defining the security status of digital assets. The event is part of a broader effort by the SEC’s newly formed crypto task force to provide clarity on regulatory concerns that have long created friction between the…
Ethereum whales are showing strong confidence in the top altcoin by accumulating a massive $236 million worth of ETH within just three days. Despite Ethereum’s struggles below the $2,000 mark, large investors continue to buy the dip, signaling long-term optimism. Crypto analyst Ali Martinez highlighted this whale activity, pointing out that over 120,000 ETH was…
Tether, the issuer of USDT, has emerged as one of the biggest buyers of U.S. Treasury securities, surpassing major economies like Germany, Canada, and Mexico. The company’s expanding influence in global finance highlights the growing role of stablecoins in traditional markets. According to Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino, the firm purchased a net $33.1 billion in…
Crypto exchanges and stablecoin issuers in Australia may soon face tighter regulations under a newly proposed licensing framework. The Australian Treasury released a policy paper on March 20 outlining plans to bring key parts of the digital asset industry under existing financial services laws. The proposal aims to improve market integrity, protect consumers, and foster…
Binance has launched a new feature allowing its community to help decide which tokens should be removed from its platform. The “Vote to Delist” initiative, introduced on March 21, 2025, lets verified Binance users vote on cryptocurrencies currently in the exchange’s monitoring zone. The monitoring zone includes tokens flagged for potential removal due to factors…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially clarified its stance on Proof-of-Work (PoW) mining, confirming that crypto mining does not constitute a securities transaction under federal law. This announcement brings regulatory clarity to the mining industry, addressing longstanding concerns about whether miners need to comply with securities laws. The SEC’s Division of Corporate…
North Korea’s state-sponsored hacking group, Lazarus, has once again come under scrutiny after moving over $3.76 million worth of Bitcoin across multiple wallets. The mass transfers, detected on March 20, have sparked concerns that the group is attempting to launder stolen funds following its $1.4 billion hack of crypto exchange Bybit. The transactions highlight Lazarus…
Pakistan is taking steps to legalize cryptocurrency, aiming to boost foreign investment, according to Bilal bin Saqib, the newly appointed CEO of the Pakistan Crypto Council. Regulatory Shift in Pakistan Pakistan has historically maintained a restrictive stance on digital assets, with its central bank discouraging crypto trading and the government blocking exchanges like Binance in…
Binance has officially announced the first batch of tokens in its newly launched “vote to list” campaign, with memecoins Mubarak and Broccoli among the candidates. The initiative, part of Binance’s community co-governance campaign, allows users to vote on which tokens will be listed on the exchange or removed based on due diligence guidelines. BNB Chain…
