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Nasdaq’s push into tokenisation could split equity trading into parallel markets, with traditional exchanges operating alongside blockchain-based platforms, according to TD Securities.

A US lawmaker has warned that the Securities and Exchange Commission is no longer acting as a strong enforcement authority on crypto under President Donald Trump’s administration.

U.S. Representative Maxine Waters has questioned the approval of a Federal Reserve account granted to crypto exchange Kraken, raising concerns over its legal basis and consumer protections.

Bitcoin edged higher after U.S. President Donald Trump extended a pause on attacks against Iran’s energy infrastructure, helping stabilise markets following a broad sell-off.

The debate over whether Bitcoin can replace gold as a safe-haven asset has resurfaced during the Iran conflict, but analysts warn it is too early to draw conclusions.

Bitcoin slipped to around $68,900 on March 26, falling roughly 3% in 24 hours as President Donald Trump’s 10-day pause on Iran strikes prolonged market uncertainty rather than calming investors.

Bitcoin traded at $69,678 at 10:30 a.m. Eastern time on Thursday, hovering near the $69,500 level after pulling back from an intraday high of $71,570.

Startale Group has raised $63 million in a Series A round backed by SBI Group and Sony Innovation Fund to expand its tokenised finance infrastructure in Japan.

Coinbase and Chainlink have expanded their partnership to deliver institutional-grade market data onchain, giving developers access to exchange-level data previously limited to centralised systems.

A US court has dismissed a lawsuit by crypto developer Michael Lewellen seeking legal protection for his software from money transmitter laws, ruling there was no credible threat of prosecution.

Bitmine Immersion Technologies has launched MAVAN, an institutional-grade Ethereum staking platform designed to run validator infrastructure for both its own holdings and external clients.

US President Donald Trump has appointed 13 members from the crypto, blockchain, AI, and technology sectors to his Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.