Latest FinTech & Blockchain News
BlackRock Launches Staked Ethereum ETF with $2.5B Capital Shift
BlackRock launched its iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHB) on Nasdaq, combining spot ETH holdings with staking rewards in a regulated framework. This marks a major institutional shift toward staked Ethereum products, with BlackRock redirecting $2.5B in capital from other crypto positions amid Bitcoin ETF outflows
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Bitcoin ETFs Rebound with $763M in Five-Day Inflows
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded inflows for five consecutive trading days totaling approximately $763.4 million, with $180.4 million flowing in on March 14 alone. BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) attracted roughly $600 million of these inflows over the past five days
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SEC and CFTC Sign Coordination Memo on Crypto Oversight
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission signed a memorandum of understanding on March 11, 2026 to coordinate crypto asset regulation. The agreement aims to reduce duplicative rules, close regulatory gaps, and deliver seamless supervision across shared jurisdictional areas
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FATF Warns of AML Gaps from Offshore Crypto Exchanges
The Financial Action Task Force released a report highlighting how offshore virtual asset service providers create anti-money laundering and sanctions enforcement gaps by exploiting jurisdictional differences. The FATF urged authorities to tighten oversight of offshore providers and improve international regulatory coordination
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Mastercard Launches Crypto Partner Program with 85+ Firms
Mastercard announced a new Crypto Partner Program on March 11, 2026 with over 85 participants including Binance, Ripple, Circle, and PayPal. The initiative focuses on translating blockchain innovation into scalable, compliant use cases for cross-border transfers, B2B flows, and settlement
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Modern Treasury Joins Mastercard's Crypto Payment Initiative
Modern Treasury became a participant in Mastercard's Crypto Partner Program to power fiat-to-crypto and crypto-to-fiat on/off-ramps and cross-border blockchain payment flows. The program brings together crypto exchanges, stablecoin issuers, compliance specialists, and fintech platforms to advance regulated on-chain payments
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MetaComp Raises $35M with Alibaba Backing for Stablecoin Infrastructure
Singapore-based fintech MetaComp secured $35 million in funding with Alibaba backing to expand its blockchain-powered payment infrastructure and stablecoin settlement network globally. The funding will support AI development and Web2.5 financial services combining fiat payments and digital assets, as the global stablecoin market is projected to reach $2 trillion by 2028
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Bybit Holds Forum on Crypto Payments Integration in Georgia
Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, convened regulators and global payment leaders in Tbilisi on March 14 to explore crypto-powered payments integration. The event marked the introduction of the Bybit Card in Georgia, enabling users to spend digital assets for daily purchases compatible with Apple Pay
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Stablecoin Adoption Accelerates with $315B Supply and $400B Annual Payments
Stablecoin supply has exceeded $315 billion, with real stablecoin payments in 2025 reaching approximately $390-400 billion, demonstrating crypto payroll's integration into mainstream payment infrastructure. Recent data shows 13% of financial institutions and corporates already use stablecoins, with 54% of non-users expecting adoption within 6-12 months
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Revolut Secures Full UK Banking License After Four-Year Wait
Fintech platform Revolut obtained a full banking license in the UK, concluding a four-year regulatory approval process. This milestone strengthens the fintech sector's institutional acceptance and regulatory integration in a major financial hub
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DOJ Investigates Binance for Alleged Iran Sanctions Violations
The U.S. Department of Justice opened an investigation into whether Binance facilitated above $1 billion in payments to Iran-sanctioned networks. This regulatory scrutiny comes months after founder Changpeng Zhao received a presidential pardon, highlighting persistent compliance risks for the broader crypto industry
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