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UK regulator approves tokenized funds under existing rules as Tether proposes three-way merger

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has formally approved new rules allowing asset managers to tokenize funds using blockchain technology within the existing regulatory framework, marking a significant step toward integrating digital assets into mainstream finance. In a policy statement published Thursday, the FCA outlined a clear path for firms to maintain investor records on […]

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UK regulator approves tokenized fund rules, Twenty One Capital jumps on merger news, Visa expands stablecoin pilot

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has officially approved new rules allowing fund managers to use blockchain technology within existing regulatory frameworks, marking a significant step toward mainstream adoption of tokenized assets. The policy statement, published Thursday, provides a clear pathway for integrating distributed ledger technology (DLT) into regulated fund operations without requiring separate experimental […]

Conceptual image showing Ethereum's #2 crypto ranking challenged by the growing weight of Tether stablecoins.
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Ethereum’s Alarming Slide: Stablecoin Surge Puts Crypto’s #2 Spot at Real Risk in 2026

March 29, 2026 – Ethereum’s long-held position as the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency is under serious threat. But the challenger isn’t Bitcoin. Data shows a surge in stablecoin adoption, led by Tether, is reshaping the market’s hierarchy. According to betting platform Polymarket, the probability of an Ethereum ‘flippening’ event in 2026 has jumped dramatically. The Betting […]

US authorities freeze $344M in crypto linked to Iran, targeting sanctioned wallets on Tron blockchain
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Crypto Freeze Iran: US Authorities Seize $344M in Sanctions Crackdown

US authorities have frozen $344 million in cryptocurrency linked to Iran, marking one of the largest crypto seizures tied to state-sponsored sanctions evasion. The move targets wallets allegedly controlled by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the political group Hezbollah. US Treasury Sanctions Iranian Crypto Wallets US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the action […]

US Department of Justice seal with blockchain imagery representing the $3.4 million Tether forfeiture case.
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Breaking: US Moves to Forfeit $3.4M in Tether Linked to Crypto ‘Gold’ Scam

Federal prosecutors in Boston moved on Tuesday, March 18, 2026, to permanently forfeit $3.44 million in the USDt stablecoin, marking a significant escalation in the crackdown on cryptocurrency investment fraud. The civil forfeiture action targets funds allegedly stolen through a sophisticated multi-state scam that lured victims with promises of exclusive Ethereum investments backed by physical […]

Analyst reviewing charts showing Tether decline and its impact on crypto market liquidity.
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Tether Decline: A Concerning Signal for Fragile Crypto Market Liquidity

Global, May 2025: The cryptocurrency market faces a critical liquidity test as Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin, contracts for a second consecutive month. This sustained Tether decline raises immediate concerns over crypto market liquidity, coinciding with muted inflows into spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds. Analysts interpret these parallel trends as potential signals of capital exiting the […]