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France’s finance minister backs bank‑issued euro stablecoins and Qivalis’ 2026 launch, pivoting policy to keep Europe’s digital rails denominated in euros, not dollars.
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France’s finance minister Roland Lescure says Europe needs more euro-based stablecoins and urges banks to explore

Pi Network price rallied 8% on Friday as developers revealed a hard deadline for the Pi Network mainnet upgrade to version 22.
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Pi Network price jumped 8% to a three-week high of $0.182 as developers confirmed a fixed timeline for the Protocol 22 upgrade.
The update introduces

Foundation, an Ethereum-based digital art marketplace, has permanently closed after a failed acquisition by Blackdove. CEO Kayvon Tehranian announced a brief return for users to delist NFTs before the shutdown, highlighting challenges in the NFT market.

Zanzibar police are questioning crypto fund founder Joe McCann after his fiancée, Ashly Robinson, allegedly died by suicide during their vacation. Her family disputes this claim, highlighting inconsistencies. McCann's passport is held as the investigation continues.

Former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson has called on U.S. policymakers to prepare an emergency response plan for a potential breakdown in demand for U.S. Treasurys, warning that the consequences could be severe.
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The Former Treasury Secretary has warned U.S. authorities to prepare an emer

Pi Network has upgraded to mainnet v21, enhancing performance and enabling smart contracts. A testnet RPC server is launched for developers. However, Pi's price is under pressure, having formed a bearish pattern, potentially dropping to $0.131.

Senhwa Biosciences has partnered with GEM to secure up to $16 million for accelerating AI-driven drug development and expanding oncology programs, utilizing advanced technology for quicker identification of cancer therapies, enhancing its position in immuno-oncology.

Chris Giancarlo is leaving his legal career to fully advise fintech and cryptocurrency startups, emphasizing his commitment to the digital asset sector. Known as "Crypto Dad," he played a key role at the CFTC in advancing Bitcoin futures and aims to guide industry leaders in navigating regulatory challenges.

Former CFTC chair J. Christopher “CryptoDad” Giancarlo has quit his senior role at Willkie to focus full‑time on crypto, AI and policy work, including a new book on digital money under Trump’s second term.
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Former CFTC chair J. Christopher Giancarlo has retired from his senior role at

The UK is locking in a 2026–27 crypto regime that keeps “truly decentralised” DeFi outside scope but drags any protocol with an identifiable controlling entity into full FCA authorisation.
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The UK is finalising a comprehensive cryptoasset regime for roll‑out from 2026 under existing

The crypto market cap fell below the $2.5 trillion mark on Monday after the U.S. officially moved to impose a maritime blockade on Iranian traffic through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
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Crypto market cap dropped below $2.5 trillion after the U.S. imposed a maritime blockade on Iranian tr

The CFTC has established an Innovation Task Force to enhance oversight of the crypto market, appointing five members to lead efforts in regulatory clarity. The agency is awaiting the passage of the CLARITY Act, which will define its role in digital asset regulation.

Brian Armstrong of Coinbase has shifted support for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act after previously opposing it. He now backs its latest version, joining Treasury Secretary Bessent's call for Congressional action, as Senate discussions continue on crypto regulation.

In March, the US CPI rose 3.3% annually, driven by a sharp increase in energy prices, particularly gasoline. Core inflation remained stable at 2.6%, while Bitcoin surged above $72,000. Traders expect the Federal Reserve to maintain interest rates in April.

AI crime solving tools are being adopted at an accelerating pace by police agencies across the United States, with results that can be dramatic but that experts and civil liberties advocates say come with serious risks of false leads, wrongful investigations, and violations of due

At TezDev 2026, Arthur Breitman reiterated his longstanding belief that crypto’s next frontier is tokenized commodities, unveiling uranium and metals tokens as the start of a broader ‘periodic‑table roadmap’.
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At TezDev 2026, Arthur Breitman said commodities are a better blockchain fit tha

Ethereum price rose 7% to a three-week high on Wednesday, fueled by a broader market rebound and strengthening stablecoin supply on the network.
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Ethereum rose to a three-week high of $2,257 as a US-Iran ceasefire eased tensions and boosted risk appetite.
Stablecoin supply on Ethereum