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March 30, 2026
News Roundup — Crypto is winning the race to own oil trading after hours as Wintermute launches 24/7 trading
Each week we bring you a round-up of the most important Bitcoin and virtual asset-related stories making waves in the cryptosphere.
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March 24, 2026
News Roundup — CFTC clears path for crypto in derivatives: What you need to know
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March 16, 2026
News Roundup — Strategy Makes Biggest Bitcoin Buy Yet in 2026 as Preferred Share Demand Surges
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March 9, 2026
News Roundup — Strategy acquires $200M Bitcoin, Anchorage reports USAT reserves, Kazakhstan allocates $350M for crypto portfolio | Weekly recap
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March 2, 2026
News Roundup — Morgan Stanley applies for OCC bank charter to custody crypto
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September 8, 2025
News Roundup — Bitcoin and ETH Trading Is Coming to the NYSE
Major news stories this week:
- Morning Minute: Bitcoin and ETH Trading Is Coming to the NYSE, Nasdaq and More
- Ripple Expands RLUSD Stablecoin Reach Across Africa
- Kazakhstan pilots USD-pegged stablecoin payments for regulatory fees
- Fireblocks Launches Stablecoin Payments Network with Built‑In Compliance
- Google Unveils Layer 1 Chain for Banks with Python‑based Smart Contracts
Story Summaries:
- The SEC and CFTC issued a rare joint statement confirming that regulated U.S. exchanges can list and trade spot Bitcoin and Ethereum, paving the way for NYSE, Nasdaq, CBOE, and CME participation—a major step toward mainstream crypto trading under Project Crypto and Crypto Sprint.
- Ripple expanded its RLUSD stablecoin to Africa through Chipper Cash, VALR, and Yellow Card, addressing volatile currencies and costly remittances. The move highlights surging demand for digital dollars, as Ripple also grows RLUSD listings globally and secures regulatory approval in Dubai.
- Kazakhstan’s AFSA now accepts USDT and USDC for AIFC license fees—a regional first—launched at Astana Finance Days with Bybit, aiming for faster, cheaper, and more transparent payments.
- Fireblocks launched its Network for Payments to streamline global stablecoin transfers, offering institutions a single API with built-in AML and sanctions compliance. The platform connects counterparties in 100+ countries, leveraging Fireblocks’ $200B monthly stablecoin volume.
- Google Cloud is building GCUL, a Layer-1 blockchain for financial institutions with Python smart contracts. CME has finished initial tests, with pilots set for 2025 and a 2026 launch aimed at tokenization and automated payments.
And that’s all for last week’s news! Wishing you a great week ahead!