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Crypto-friendly fintech Revolut gains full UK banking license
The move is a major step in Revolut's goal to become a global digital bank. Services like crypto and stock trading remain separate.
European Central Bank unveils tokenized finance plan to bolster EU's financial autonomy
The Appia roadmap for a euro-based tokenized financial system is part of the European Union’s push to reduce reliance on foreign financial infrastructure.
Binance.US names compliance veteran as CEO as regulation, competition get tougher
The appointment of Stephen Gregory comes as U.S. crypto exchanges intensify competition and broaden offerings beyond digital assets.
Ghana opens crypto trading sandbox with 11 firms under new VASP law
The companies will be able to run their products in a controlled environment while regulators monitor risks and compliance.
Binance sues Wall Street Journal as newspaper says U.S. Dept. of Justice is investigating Iran transactions
The situation adds pressure to Binance, which is already operating under a compliance monitor following its $4.3 billion anti-money laundering and sanctions settlement in 2023.
Bitcoin stuck under $70,000 as investors play it safe before U.S. inflation report
Your day-ahead look for March 11, 2026
Bitcoin drops on Iran war uncertainty, AI tokens jump
BTC traded near $69,500 after failing to hold $71,000 as the Iran war kept markets cautious. AI tokens including ICP, FET outperformed on strong retail demand.
U.S. SEC chief Atkins said bond with sister agency CFTC to include joint meetings, exams
The SEC chairman made clear that formal new ties between the U.S. markets regulators will run so deep as to include combined meetings with firms pitching products.
Vitalik Buterin pushes ‘DVT-Lite’ to make Ethereum validator setup easier
In a post on X, the blockchain's co-founder said the Ethereum Foundation is testing a new method for running validators that could make staking infrastructure significantly easier for institutions holding large amounts of ether.
U.S. requests October retrial for Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm
Roman Storm, a Tornado Cash co-founder and developer, has criticized proceedings against him as an attempt “to make writing code a crime.”
