TheCryptonomist

The landscape of non-custodial platforms: speed as the new benchmark of excellence
In the world of cryptocurrencies, innovation moves fast and user expectations evolve accordingly. Until recently, the difference between the main non-custodial exchange platforms was mainly based on liquidity and ap

U.S. regulators are moving to resolve a high-profile justin sun case, signaling a potential turning point in federal crypto enforcement strategy.
SEC seeks $10 million penalty from BitTorrent parent Rainberry
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filed a proposed final judgment on

Institutional demand for diversified crypto exposure is pushing issuers to broaden their offerings, with the first US polkadot etf now joining the growing roster of regulated products.
21Shares prepares TDOT, the first US Polkadot ETF
Crypto asset manager 21Shares is launching the first U.S.

In a move that links crypto markets with long-term ecosystem support, Bitwise donation commitments are once again turning exchange-traded fund profits into direct backing for Ethereum development.
Bitwise commits ETHW profits to Ethereum builders
Bitwise Asset Management, a global crypto asset

Italian regulators are rethinking their tools for supervision just as the OAM crypto database, long used in the fight against money laundering, is being dismantled.
Alfonso reflects on the end of the OAM registry
ROME, March 2, 2026, 15:14 – There is a “bit of regret” but no desire for polemic

In a move that could reshape stablecoin infrastructure, SoFi Bank, N.A. has partnered with BitGo Bank & Trust to support the launch of the new sofiusd stablecoin.
BitGo to power SoFiUSD infrastructure and distribution
BitGo Bank & Trust, an OCC-regulated digital asset trust bank and subsidiary of

Amid one of the sharpest selloffs in recent crypto history, bitcoin sentiment data shows holders shaken but overwhelmingly unwilling to abandon their positions.
The scale of the Bitcoin crash
Bitcoin did not just dip. It plunged 46% from its $126K all-time high, briefly breaking below $61K on

New performance data shows how ChangeNOW swap speed is reshaping expectations around execution times in the non-custodial exchange segment.
ChangeNOW pushes settlement below one minute
ChangeNOW is tightening its grip on the non-custodial swap market, with fresh benchmark figures confirming

Growing tensions between traditional banks and digital assets are coming to a head as stablecoin yields move to the center of a heated policy fight.
Eric Trump accuses major banks of blocking stablecoin returns
On Wednesday, Eric Trump used X to accuse JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Wells

In a major step toward blockchain-based payments, Western Union stablecoin plans are moving ahead as the company prepares its USDPT token rollout on Solana.
Western Union partners with Crossmint for USDPT on Solana
Western Union has teamed up with blockchain infrastructure provider Crossmint to la

Lawmakers intensified their review of UK stablecoins during a House of Lords hearing, as Coinbase defended reserve-backed tokens and challenged proposed Bank of England limits.
House of Lords hearing probes risks and reserves
The UK House of Lords Financial Services Regulation Committee

This week, Elon Musk moved another step toward his vision for X by expanding the reach of x money within the platform’s financial ecosystem.
Limited external beta with 6% yield and cashback
Elon Musk’s payment app X Money has entered limited external beta testing, offering cashback rewards and a s

The Cardano Foundation marks a groundbreaking milestone in cryptocurrency adoption: from today, the Cardano blockchain officially enters the world of retail payments.
Thanks to a strategic partnership with DFX.swiss, the cryptocurrency ADA is now accepted as a payment method in as many as 137

Google researchers have uncovered how an advanced iphone exploit kit, used in multiple campaigns since 2025, has become a serious weapon for crypto-focused attackers.
Google exposes Coruna framework and its iOS capabilities
According to a new report from Google‘s Threat Intelligence Group, a