German Venture Capital CEO Highlights XRP's Role as a Leading Bridge Currency

Polymarket shut down a market on nuclear detonation after public outcry and regulatory scrutiny. The move follows insider trading allegations and a wave of foreign bans putting the platform under pressure.

Kraken is the first digital-asset firm granted direct access to the Federal Reserve’s primary payments system, enabling direct USD settlement and faster bank-grade transfers. The move marks a milestone in institutional integration and could reduce settlement friction for crypto markets.

Binance plans to secure five additional operational licenses across the Asia-Pacific by the end of 2026, intensifying its regional expansion and regulatory engagement. The move follows the exchange's broader strategy to normalize local operations and grow product access.

A Bitcoin Policy Institute study of 36 AI models published March 3, 2026 found Bitcoin was the top monetary choice in 48% of responses, while payment-specific prompts saw over half of models favor stablecoins.

Donald Trump urged banking groups on March 3 to “strike a favorable deal” with the crypto industry and warned any effort to weaken the GENIUS Act is “unacceptable.” His intervention raises political pressure as lawmakers negotiate the stalled bill.