Google has set a 2029 deadline to transition its systems to quantum-resistant cryptography, marking a significant milestone in the broader effort to safeguard digital infrastructure against the long-term risks posed by quantum computing. The move reflects growing urgency among major technology firms to prepare for a future in which current encryption standards could be rendered

Paul Atkins, former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) commissioner and current regulatory advisor, has indicated that an innovation-focused exemption for tokenization initiatives could be introduced within weeks, marking a potential shift in the regulatory approach to digital asset markets in the United States. Speaking at a recent policy forum, Atkins stated that regulators are

FIS has announced that it has introduced a new cleared derivatives solution designed to support post-trade processing in regulated prediction markets, as activity in this segment continues to increase. The product, called FIS CD Prediction Clearing, provides real-time clearing and 24-hour operational support, addressing limitations in existing systems that rely on batch processing and restricted

The cryptocurrency market witnessed explosive momentum on March 24, 2026, as AI-focused digital assets surged following a convergence of high-profile endorsements, institutional breakthroughs, and a sudden easing of geopolitical tensions. Bittensor (TAO) emerged as the undisputed leader of the rally, demonstrating why decentralized AI is currently the dominant market narrative with double-digit gains that outpaced

Mesh has announced that it has joined Canton Network as a Super Validator, marking a step deeper into institutional blockchain infrastructure as tokenized finance continues to expand. The partnership positions Mesh within a network designed to connect traditional financial assets, collateral, and payments with blockchain-based systems. Canton Network operates as a public, permissionless blockchain focused

Crypto platforms across Africa are showing improved fraud prevention performance, with verification-related fraud rates declining by 28 percent year-on-year, according to new data released by Sumsub. The findings point to a shift in how digital asset firms across the region balance compliance, onboarding, and operational controls as regulatory frameworks take shape. The report, based on

OKX has announced that it has introduced a new crypto wallet designed specifically for artificial intelligence agents, expanding its Onchain OS toolkit into execution and asset management. The product, called Agentic Wallet, enables AI systems to carry out onchain transactions across nearly 20 blockchain networks without relying on manual user interaction. The launch reflects a

Bybit is making a direct play for more stablecoin trading volume. The exchange said it is cutting fees on USDC-denominated spot and futures pairs for eligible VIP users, while also tweaking its liquidity framework in a way designed to make those markets deeper and more competitive. The changes took effect on March 23 and apply

What Did the CFTC Clarify in Its New FAQ? Staff at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission published a set of frequently asked questions outlining how futures commission merchants and clearinghouses should handle crypto assets used as collateral in derivatives markets. The guidance builds on two staff letters issued in December 2025 that enabled a pilot

How Did the Scam Unfold? A 66-year-old retiree in Hong Kong lost 6.6 million Hong Kong dollars, or roughly $840,000, after falling victim to three consecutive crypto investment scams, according to the city’s CyberDefender unit. The case highlights how fraud schemes can build on each other, repeatedly targeting the same individual over time. The first