Indian cryptocurrency exchange coindcx is facing renewed scrutiny after reports that its co-founders, Sumit Gupta and Neeraj Khandelwal, became embroiled in a police investigation linked to an alleged investment fraud. The case, centered on claims of a criminal breach of…
Can Bitcoin hold support as Trump warns Iran again?
Bitcoin reversed last week’s advance over a volatile weekend, as escalating tensions between the United States and Iran drove traders out of risk positions. The largest cryptocurrency slid to $69,192 on Sunday morning, erasing its recent gains in a move tied…
Why does CFTC allow only some crypto assets as collateral?
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has released further guidance on how crypto assets may serve as collateral in derivatives markets, expanding on a pilot initiative the agency launched last year. In a notice issued on Friday, the CFTC’s…
Crypto Layoffs 2022 to 2026: From the Crypto Winter to the AI Pivot
Analysis Updated March 2026 Key Numbers Crypto firms cut approximately 9,500 jobs in 2022, with the largest spike following the FTX collapse in November. CoinDesk tracked nearly 30,000 crypto job losses through March 2023, spanning both the 2022 bear market…
The Future of Crypto Insurance: On-Chain, AI, and What’s Next
⚡ Key Highlights The future of crypto insurance is being shaped by five converging trends: on-chain policy issuance, AI-powered underwriting, regulatory mandates creating demand, institutional entry expanding capacity, and cross-chain interoperability enabling global coverage pools The crypto insurance market is…
Can South Korea still cancel the planned 22% crypto tax?
A new political proposal in South Korea has put the spotlight back on how the country will tax digital assets. A bill submitted by the main opposition People Power Party seeks to eliminate the local tax on cryptocurrency gains that…
Bitcoin vs Gold 2026: Which Is the Better Store of Value?
₿ Bitcoin 🥇 Gold Updated March 2026 Key Takeaways In 2026 year-to-date, Gold is the clear winner, up approximately 20% to $5,025 per ounce while Bitcoin is down 22% to $74,784. For the first time in several years, the traditional…
The Great SEC Pivot: Chairman Atkins Ends “Regulation by Enforcement”
Regulatory Shift March 19, 2026 What Atkins Told CNBC SEC Chairman Paul Atkins confirmed on CNBC Squawk Box that “We’re breaking with the past” and the SEC is no longer the “Securities and Everything Commission” Four crypto categories are formally…
How to Get a Crypto License in 2026: Country-by-Country Guide
⚡ Key Highlights Every major market now requires a crypto license to operate legally. The era of unregistered crypto businesses is over. Operating without a license means fines, bank account freezes, and criminal liability in most jurisdictions The EU (MiCA…
FTX lines up $2.2 billion payment for creditors in March
The estate of collapsed crypto exchange FTX plans to distribute approximately $2.2 billion to creditors on March 31, according to a statement from FTX Recovery Trust. The upcoming payment forms part of the ongoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy process and follows…