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CFTC issues ‘no-action’ letter for crypto wallet provider Phantom 2026-03-17 at 19:10 By Cointelegraph by Turner Wright The no-action position taken by the US regulator under Chair Michael Selig will allow the company to engage in certain activities without registering as a broker. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Theo closes $100M facility backing gold-linked yield stablecoin 2026-03-17 at 19:10 By Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi A new gold-linked yield stablecoin aims to tap commodity markets for returns as institutions explore alternatives to Treasury-backed tokens. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

World launches AgentKit with Coinbase integration to enable human-verified AI agents 2026-03-17 at 18:04 By Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar The new toolkit from Sam Altman’s startup lets AI agents prove they are backed by a unique human while interacting with websites, APIs and other online services. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View […]

Cango reports $285M Q4 loss as Bitcoin mining costs surge in 2025 2026-03-17 at 16:03 By Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra Cango shares fell from about $4.50 in October to around $0.68, declining more than 84% over six months amid losses and restructuring. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

PayPal expands PYUSD stablecoin to users in 70 countries 2026-03-17 at 16:03 By Cointelegraph by Helen Partz PayPal is rolling out its PYUSD stablecoin in 68 additional countries beyond the US and UK, aiming to reduce cross-border fees and offer rewards on holdings. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Stablecoins to replace old FX rails, but off-ramps remain a chokepoint 2026-03-17 at 15:06 By Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai Stablecoins are emerging as cheaper alternatives to costly legacy FX rails, but off-ramps such as bank account access add significant friction, according to Delphi Digital. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Cari picks ZKsync’s Prividium as US regional banks join stablecoin race 2026-03-17 at 14:27 By Cointelegraph by Christina Comben Cari Network is building a bank‑governed tokenized deposit platform on ZKsync’s Prividium stack, giving US regional lenders a stablecoin‑style, onchain payments rail. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Argentina court orders nationwide block of Polymarket over gambling 2026-03-17 at 13:35 By Cointelegraph by Helen Partz A Buenos Aires court instructed Argentina’s telecom agency ENACOM to block Polymarket nationwide, citing unauthorized gambling concerns. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

South Korea police draft crypto seizure rules after custody lapses: Report 2026-03-17 at 11:01 By Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra Local media outlet Asiae reported that the national police aim to select a private custody provider in the first half of 2026. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Crypto.com taps KG Inicis for tourist crypto payments in South Korea 2026-03-17 at 11:01 By Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas The partnership targets foreign travelers in South Korea, adding real-world merchant access through a major local payments processor. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Ex-LA cop gets 5 years prison for helping crypto ‘Godfather’ extort victims 2026-03-17 at 09:08 By Cointelegraph by Jesse Coghlan Michael Coberg was sentenced to 63 months in prison for his role in helping the so-called crypto “Godfather” with a sham drug bust and the extortion of a victim for $127,000. This article is an […]

DeFi lobby drops airdrop lawsuit against SEC, citing crypto shift 2026-03-17 at 09:08 By Cointelegraph by Stephen Katte The voluntary dismissal was filed without prejudice, meaning Beba and the DeFi Education Fund could refile the same case at a later date. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

US Bitcoin ETFs post 6-day inflow streak as crypto rallies 2026-03-17 at 07:59 By Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs have tallied nearly $1 billion worth of inflows since March 9, with Bitcoin rising more than 12% to $74,250 in that time. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Messari’s new CEO is doubling down on AI as firm cuts staff 2026-03-17 at 07:59 By Cointelegraph by Martin Young “We’re doubling down on Messari as an AI-first company serving institutions through research and AI products,” said Messari’s new CEO, Diran Li on Monday. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

SEC seeks comment on crypto handling in OTC broker-dealer rule 2026-03-17 at 07:59 By Cointelegraph by Brian Quarmby The SEC has proposed narrowing Rule 15c2-11 to equity securities only, and is now seeking comment on whether it should apply to certain crypto assets, among other questions.  This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View […]

Wife used CCTV to steal $176M of husband’s crypto, UK court told 2026-03-17 at 06:03 By Cointelegraph by Stephen Katte Justice Cotter said in his judgment that the husband in the case has a high chance of succeeding, given the available evidence and recommended an early trial. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News […]

OpenSea postpones SEA token launch, citing ‘challenging’ conditions 2026-03-17 at 05:18 By Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea OpenSea’s SEA token was first announced last October as it revealed it would be transitioning from an NFT marketplace to one that can “trade everything.” This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Polymarket bettors threatened a journalist over an Iran missile report 2026-03-17 at 05:18 By Cointelegraph by Jesse Coghlan Critics have been warning that prediction markets tied to wars could incentivize insider trading, which lawmakers in the US and abroad have moved to regulate. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

SXSW recap: Panels favoring AI over crypto in 2026 2026-03-16 at 23:06 By Cointelegraph by Turner Wright Unlike previous years, only a handful of official events at the 2026 version of the iconic Austin festival featured crypto. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source

Ironlight raises $21M to scale marketplace for tokenized securities 2026-03-16 at 22:47 By Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar The Sei Development Foundation joined in the round to support expansion of an SEC-regulated alternative trading system and settlement platform for blockchain-based securities. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source