Hong Kong misses March target for first stablecoin licences
Hong Kong’s first stablecoin licences failed to materialize by the expected end of March target, with the HKMA saying only that it is still advancing the process.
Who is Kevin Warsh? Trump’s Fed pick wants ‘regime change’ at central bank
US President Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to lead the Fed, but the financier’s plans to lower interest rates may come up against hard economic realities and a split board.
CoinShares stock makes US debut on Nasdaq following SPAC merger
Shares of the European crypto asset manager are set to start trading today, marking a venue shift as digital asset companies navigate a weaker market backdrop.
Australia passes digital asset bill bringing crypto platforms under licensing
Australia passes a law requiring crypto exchanges and custodians to obtain financial services licenses as the country moves to regulate digital asset platforms.
Fed’s Barr backs stablecoin clarity but warns of run risks
US Fed Governor Michael Barr said clearer US rules could help the market grow, but warned that GENIUS Act implementation must still guard against runs, weak reserves and illicit finance.
US crypto wash trading case reaches court as 3 extradited, 10 charged
Extraditions of executives from market makers Vortex, Contrarian, Gotbit and Antier mark the latest step in a multi‑agency effort targeting alleged “market‑manipulation‑as‑a‑service.”
Bitcoin ETFs post $1.3B in March inflows, first monthly gain of 2026
US spot Bitcoin ETFs ended Q1 in the red, with about $500 million of net outflows despite March inflows, as sentiment remained weak amid geopolitical tensions.