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Crypto exchange Kraken freezes multibillion-dollar IPO plan due to difficult market conditions
Kraken's parent company filed a draft S-1 registration statement with the SEC in November regarding the proposed initial public offering of its common stock.

Bank of Korea adds two banks to digital won trials as real-world testing begins
Korea's central bank and nine commercial lenders started real-world testing of deposit tokens, including subsidy payments and peer-to-peer transfers.

RedotPay executive turnover clouds crypto payments firm's $4 billion U.S. IPO ambition
The company's internal strain, including reports of required long working hours, is overshadowing its push for a U.S. listing.

UK lawmakers urge ‘immediate moratorium’ on crypto political donations
The committee highlighted that the fast payment traits of crypto, along with tools like mixers, tumblers, and AI-assisted splitting of payments below the £500 reporting threshold.

Powell's comments on oil, inflation are likely to guide bitcoin traders
Your day-ahead look for March 18, 2026

Bitcoin holds steady at $74,000 as traders turn cautious before Fed meeting
BTC consolidated with subdued volatility, while derivatives positioning and macro uncertainty signaled cautious market sentiment.

Bitcoin is stuck below $75,000 even after landmark SEC, CFTC crypto rules
Bitcoin remains stuck near key resistance around $75,000, leaving the broader market in limbo.

Vietnam pushes local crypto exchanges as Hanoi moves to block offshore trading: Reuters
The move aims to regulate the country's growing crypto market and restrict trading on foreign platforms.

Mastercard agrees to buy stablecoin platform BVNK for up to $1.8 billion
Payments giant Mastercard moves to bridge fiat and crypto with $1.8 billion acquisition of the U.K. based stablecoin startup.

PayPal expands its stablecoin into 70 markets
The payments giant says the dollar-backed PYUSD token will enable cheaper cross-border transfers and faster settlement for merchants.

