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Wells Fargo filed a trademark application for a cryptocurrency-related name called WFUSD The bank previously tested internal blockchain settlement tools and discussed a joint stablecoin with other major financial institutions Shares of the company traded lower on the day of the filing despite maintaining a gain over the past year Wells Fargo has filed a trademark application for “WFUSD,” a name tied to cryptocurrency and stablecoin-related services, according to a March 10 submission to the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The filing shows the US banking giant may be considering a dollar-linked digital asset, such as a stablecoin or…

Democratic lawmakers introduced the DEATH BETS Act to prohibit regulated exchanges from offering contracts linked to war, terrorism, or death. The proposed legislation sought to remove the CFTC’s discretionary power by writing specific bans on sensitive event contracts directly into federal law. Republican control of the Senate limited the immediate prospects of the bills, which also aimed to address potential insider trading and market manipulation. Democratic lawmakers have introduced new legislation to curb prediction markets, targeting contracts tied to war, terrorism, assassination and death as federal regulators move toward a more permissive approach. Sen. Adam Schiff of California on Wednesday…

The SEC and CFTC have signed a memorandum of understanding to improve cooperation on financial market regulation, including digital asset oversight. The agreement outlines joint policymaking, enforcement coordination and information sharing to reduce regulatory overlap. A Joint Harmonization Initiative will examine areas such as product classification, reporting rules and surveillance to support a clearer crypto framework. Two of the United States’ primary financial regulators have agreed to work more closely together on digital asset oversight after signing a memorandum of understanding aimed at improving regulatory coordination. The agreement between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading…

Ripple initiated a share buyback valuing the company at US$50 billion despite a broader market downturn The buyback price reflected a 25% increase from a previous funding round held just months earlier The company expanded its ecosystem through major acquisitions of Hidden Road and GTreasury Ripple has launched a share buyback that values the company at about US$50 billion (AU$76.5 billion), according to a person familiar with the matter, marking a rise from its last major fundraising just months ago. The tender offer is expected to run through April and would allow Ripple to repurchase up to US$750 million (AU$1.05…

Indian authorities arrested Darwin Labs co-founder Ayush Varshney at Mumbai airport for his alleged role in the GainBitcoin fraud case Investigators claimed Darwin Labs developed the essential technology, wallets, and tokens used to operate the scheme and manage investor funds The fraudulent operation allegedly diverted approximately US$790 million from 8,000 investors through promised Bitcoin returns that shifted to devalued in-house tokens Indian authorities have arrested Ayush Varshney, co-founder and chief technology officer of Darwin Labs, in the GainBitcoin fraud case, one of the country’s biggest crypto investment investigations. The Central Bureau of Investigation said Varshney was stopped at Mumbai airport…

US consumer prices in February were unchanged from a year earlier, holding at 2.4% in line with expectations, helping to calm markets buffeted by escalating conflict in the Middle East.  The CPI reading helped steady risk assets and supported crypto markets, with Bitcoin holding above US$70,000 and showing relative strength vs stocks, software equities, and even gold.  Options traders are now positioning for a potential push toward $80,000 as macro uncertainty—including geopolitical tensions and US inflation concern—continues to shape market sentiment. Bitcoin has lifted almost 7% since the weekend, holding above US$70k (AU$98k), despite ongoing geopolitical turmoil and relatively flat…

A CoinNews photo of the Philadelphia Mint The United States Mint has temporarily suspended public tours and closed the gift shop at its facility in Philadelphia as renovations to the building’s front entrance move forward. The changes took effect March 9 and are expected to remain in place until the end of April, when tours are scheduled to resume. According to the Mint, the renovation project will create a redesigned entrance experience for visitors, including updated exhibits and a larger assembly space. The improvements will better accommodate guests ahead of the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary…

Stack’s Bowers Galleries will present a wide array of paper-money rarities during three U.S. currency sessions of its Spring 2026 Global Showcase Auction, scheduled for March 12. Bank of Germantown in the County of Philadelphia. 1862 $1 The sessions will take place at Griffin Studios at the firm’s headquarters in Costa Mesa, California, with online bidding available through StacksBowers.com. Session 5 Highlights Colonial, Fractional and Obsolete Notes Session 5 will feature a broad mix of collectible currency, including Colonial and Continental issues, Fractional currency, and Obsolete notes. Among the highlights are pieces from the Caine Collection of obsolete bank notes.…

XRP’s price performance is stripping out fast-money participation while leaving behind a more durable class of holders.According to CryptoSlate’s data, XRP is trading at $1.37 as of press time, down 55% within the last six months.This comes as data from CoinGlass shows XRP’s open interest has fallen to about $2.40 billion from a July peak of $10.94 billion, a drop of roughly 78% that leaves positioning at its lowest level since January 2025.XRP Open Interest (Source: CoinGlass)The decline points to a market that has already flushed out much of the speculative leverage that helped power the token’s earlier rally following…

Binance returns to Iran sanctions scrutiny after its $4.3 billion U.S. pleaThe Justice Department is reportedly probing Iran’s use of Binance to evade sanctions, pulling the world’s largest crypto exchange back into a national security case less than three years after it pleaded guilty in the U.S. and agreed to a resolution worth more than $4.3 billion.The clearest fact at the outset is the contradiction. Binance already admitted to sanctions and anti-money-laundering failures in 2023.It accepted penalties, a monitor, and years of U.S. oversight. Now prosecutors are reportedly examining alleged Iran-linked activity that earlier Wall Street Journal reporting said Binance’s…