Crypto
ETF
Bitwise files spot Ethereum ETF application
The SEC is expected to rule on various applications by May 23.
AI
US federal agencies ordered to name AI officers, meet other requirements
Those agencies must also improve transparency and rights protections.
Regulation
US sanctions Palestinian media group Gaza Now, including its crypto wallets
The UK also issued an asset freeze in cooperation with the US.
Tokenization
Ondo Finance adds $95 million to BlackRock’s BUIDL, bringing total AUM to $240 million
BlackRock's tokenized fund — the first on a public blockchain — is growing rapidly.
AI
Amazon completes $4 billion deal with Anthropic, deepening strategic AI partnership
The company has invested another $2.75 billion following an earlier $1.25 billion injection in the company in 2023.
Crypto
Coinbase to store more of its $220 million USDC holdings on Base
As of press time, the exchange only holds 17% of its USDC on Base.
Regulation
US lawmakers demand SEC clarity on Ethereum’s asset classification
The lawmakers said that this lack of clarity has "exacerbated" the uncertainty within the digital asset ecosystem and made it harder for companies to comply with regulation.
Regulation
Portugal imposes 3 month data collection ban on Worldcoin
The three-month ban closely resembles Spain's earlier decision.
CBDCs
SWIFT completes second test phase of CBDC with smart contract, atomic settlement capability
The company's test involved digital ledger technology more broadly.
Legal
Ripple execs reveal SEC seeking $2 billion in fines, say regulator has ‘become unhinged’
Details of the regulator's intended penalties will be unsealed on March 26.
Exchanges
London Stock Exchange sets May 28 launch date for Bitcoin, Ethereum ETNs
The exchange will begin accepting applications on April 8.
Memecoins
Solana CEO Anatoly Yakovenko denounces influx of racist and offensive memecoins
DEX Screener responded to the influx and said it will take action against the trend.