Crypto ATMs or kiosks are the “lowest-friction extraction channel available to scammers,” said cybersecurity firm CertiK. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-atm-losses-fraud-surge-333m-2025-certik?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Monthly Archives: March 2026
Metaplanet forms new venture firm as it expands Bitcoin playbook
Metaplanet said the new firm would support Japan-based Bitcoin projects in the payments and lending space in addition to stablecoins and tokenization-focused startups. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/metaplanet-expands-bitcoin-playbook-venture-firm?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
MediaTek patches bug enabling crypto seed theft in just 45 seconds
Ledger’s white-hat security team said it found a flaw in MediaTek’s secure boot chain that can be used to steal sensitive information from certain Android devices. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-seed-phrase-exploit-android-phones-ledger-mediatek?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Binance.US names new CEO as crypto exchange eyes expansion
Stephen Gregory, a former compliance executive at CEX.IO and Gemini, has taken over as CEO of Binance.US, a crypto exchange that was once a target of a long-running SEC lawsuit. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/binance-us-names-new-ceo-crypto-exchange-eyes-expansion?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Ghana greenlights 11 crypto companies for regulatory sandbox
Ghana’s SEC could grant a full license to sandbox participants as early as six months, provided that their products are market-ready and that they tick all regulatory boxes. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/ghana-greenlights-11-crypto-companies-sandbox?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Prime brokers push Wall Street access to prediction markets: Report
Clear Street and Marex Group are planning to offer prediction markets to clients, with Kalshi’s CEO tipping it to become a “core pillar of the financial ecosystem.” Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/wall-street-brokers-offering-prediction-markets?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
SEC, CFTC sign memo to regulate crypto, other markets in harmony
The SEC and CFTC said they would adopt a “minimum effective dose” regulatory strategy to foster innovation while maintaining market integrity and keep the US competitive globally. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/sec-cftc-sign-memo-regulate-markets-harmony?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Ripple to buy back $750M in shares through April: Report
Despite a decline in the price of XRP in the last year, Ripple is expected to reach a valuation 25% higher than reported after a November 2025 funding round. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/ripple-buy-back-shares-valuation?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Mastercard launches crypto partner program with a ‘who’s who’ of industry
The program connects crypto companies, banks and payment providers to explore blockchain-based payment and settlement infrastructure. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/mastercard-launches-crypto-partner-program-with-more-than-85-industry-participants?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Revolut obtains UK bank license, teases upcoming services
The financial tech company was granted a full UK banking license on Wednesday and has also applied for a federal bank charter in the United States. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/revolut-obtains-uk-bank-license?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound