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…
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…
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…
The Crypto Fear and Greed Index surged 17 points in a single day, reaching 49 on March 20 and shifting from “Fear” to “Neutral” territory. According to Alternative.me, the index gauges investor sentiment by analyzing market momentum, volatility, Bitcoin dominance, and social media trends. The shift to neutral suggests that investors are adopting a more…
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has confirmed that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will no longer pursue its appeal in the long-running legal battle over XRP. This marks a significant turn in the December 2020 lawsuit, which originally accused Ripple of selling XRP as an unregistered security. In a statement posted on X, Garlinghouse…
Nasdaq has formally requested approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list a Polkadot (DOT) exchange-traded fund (ETF) in collaboration with 21Shares, a wealth management firm specializing in digital assets. The exchange submitted a 19b-4 document, a proposal for rule change, to the SEC, marking the second phase of the regulatory process…
In a bid to strengthen the United States’ position in the digital asset space, President Donald Trump has signed two Executive Orders aimed at building a regulatory framework for digital assets and establishing the nation’s first Bitcoin reserve. The latest of these orders, issued on March 6, directs an audit of the nation’s current Bitcoin…