US regulators FDIC and CFTC ease crypto restrictions for banks, derivatives

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) said in a March 28 letter that institutions under its oversight, including banks, can now engage in crypto-related activities without prior approval. The announcement comes as the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced that digital asset derivatives wouldn’t be treated differently than any other derivatives. The FDIC letter rescinds 
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Bitcoin price drop to $72K possible due to ‘macro liquidity’ conditions — Analyst

After a positive start to the week, Bitcoin price reverted to negative returns after BTC (BTC) dropped 3.5% to an intraday low of $84,120 on March 28. The price rejection occurred at the cusp of the descending trendline (black) and the upper range of the ascending channel pattern. Bitcoin 1-day chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView On the 
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How to buy Bitcoin in Australia

Key takeaways Bitcoin is legal in Australia and is regulated by AUSTRAC and the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).  You can buy Bitcoin on various platforms, including centralized exchanges, decentralized exchanges (DEXs), P2P platforms and Bitcoin ATMs Payment options are diverse, including credit cards, debit cards, bank transfers and fiat cash deposits at ATMs Store your 
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UAE expects digital dirham rollout in Q4 2025

The United Arab Emirates expects its digital dirham central bank digital currency to roll out in the fourth quarter of 2025.  According to a report in the Khaleej Times, Central Bank of the UAE Governor Khaled Mohamed Balama reportedly said that the blockchain-based currency could improve financial stability and help combat financial crime. According to 
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Coffeezilla shouldn’t duck Logan Paul suit over CryptoZoo claims: Judge

Influencer Logan Paul should be allowed to continue a lawsuit accusing the YouTuber known as “Coffeezilla” of making defamatory remarks about Paul’s failed CryptoZoo project, a Texas magistrate judge said. In a March 26 report filed in a San Antonio federal court, Magistrate Judge Henry Bemporad recommended that federal Judge Orlando Garcia, overseeing the case, 
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South Carolina dismisses its staking lawsuit against Coinbase, joining Vermont

South Carolina has become the latest US state to dismiss its lawsuit against crypto exchange Coinbase over its staking services, which had accused the crypto exchange of offering unregistered securities. The lawsuit was officially dismissed in a joint stipulation between the crypto exchange and the South Carolina Attorney General’s securities division on March 27. “South 
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Crypto.com probe by the SEC has officially closed, says CEO

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has officially closed its investigation into Crypto.com, with no action taken against the crypto exchange, according to the firm’s CEO, Kris Marszalek. ”They used every tool available to attempt to stifle us, restricting access to banking, auditors, investors, and beyond. It was a calculated attempt to put an end 
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Solana price struggles to flip $150 to support — Is the SOL bull market over?

Solana’s native token, SOL (SOL), faced a sharp 8% rejection after briefly touching $147 on March 25. For the past three weeks, SOL has struggled to reclaim the $150 level, which is leading traders to question whether the bullish momentum that was originally driven by memecoin speculation and the rise of artificial intelligence sectors has 
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$16.5B in Bitcoin options expire on Friday — Will BTC price soar above $90K?

Bitcoin (BTC) investors are preparing for the record-breaking $16.5 billion monthly options expiry on March 28. However, the actual market impact is expected to be more limited, as BTC’s drop below $90,000 caught investors off guard and invalidated many bullish positions.  This shift gives Bitcoin bears a crucial opportunity to escape a potential $3 billion 
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