Japan Moves to Classify Crypto as Financial Instruments Under New Law
Japan approves a bill to classify cryptocurrencies as financial instruments, introducing stricter oversight, insider trading bans, and disclosure rules.
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A cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual form of money that uses cryptography to secure transactions and control the creation of new units. It operates on blockchain or distributed ledger technology, allowing peer-to-peer transfers without a central authority. Transactions are verified by network participants through consensus mechanisms such as proof of work or proof of stake. Cryptocurrencies can be used for payments, value transfer, or as a utility within blockchain applications. Their supply and rules are defined by software protocols.
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South Korea Moves to Regulate RWAs and Stablecoins Under Existing Laws
South Korea plans to bring tokenized real-world assets and stablecoins under existing financial frameworks, signaling a major step toward regulatory clarity.
Ripple Integrates Digital Assets Into Treasury Management Platform
Ripple adds digital asset capabilities to its treasury platform, enabling companies to manage crypto and fiat in one system.
Bitrefill Links March Cyberattack to North Korea’s Lazarus Group After Data Breach
Crypto payments platform Bitrefill says a cyberattack linked to the Lazarus Group exposed about 18,500 purchase records and drained funds from several hot wallets.
Trump Memecoin Whales Accumulate Tokens Ahead of Mar-a-Lago Holder Gala
Large holders of the TRUMP memecoin are increasing their positions ahead of a planned Mar-a-Lago event that will host the project’s top token holders.
Bitcoin ETF Inflows Extend Seven-Day Streak but Remain Below 2025 Peak
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded their longest inflow streak since October 2025, though total capital entering the funds remains far below last year’s peak levels.
Blockfills Files for Bankruptcy After $75M Losses and Withdrawal Freeze
Crypto trading and lending firm Blockfills has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after suspending withdrawals and reporting about $75 million in losses. The restructuring follows legal…
Australian Senate Committee Backs Crypto Platform Licensing Bill
An Australian Senate committee has recommended passing a bill that would require crypto exchanges and tokenization platforms to obtain financial services licenses.
HSBC, Standard Chartered Expected to Lead Hong Kong’s First Stablecoin Licenses
Hong Kong regulators are reportedly preparing to issue the city’s first stablecoin licenses, with HSBC and a Standard Chartered-led venture expected among the initial approved issuers.
TOKEN2049 Dubai Postponed to April 2027 amid Regional Security Concerns
Organizers of TOKEN2049 have postponed the Dubai edition of the conference to April 2027 due to regional security concerns affecting travel and logistics.