Blockfills has filed for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on March 15, 2026, after pausing deposits and withdrawals over financial concerns since Feb. 11. A Protracted Liquidity Crisis Institutional cryptocurrency trading firm Blockfills has officially filed for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, a move that comes more than a month after the firm paused deposits […]
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Seoul Banking Alliance: Hana Financial and Standard Chartered Expand Stablecoin Cooperation
South Korea’s Hana Financial Group has signed a strategic partnership with Standard Chartered Group to collaborate on global banking operations and emerging digital asset businesses, including stablecoins. Hana Financial–Standard Chartered MOU Targets Stablecoins, Custody and Global Markets According to the Korea Herald and several other local reports, the memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed March […]
Read MoreBitcoin Treasury Race: Metaplanet Announces $531M Capital Strategy
Metaplanet Inc. unveiled a $255 million equity financing on Monday designed to turbocharge its bitcoin treasury strategy, with potential proceeds climbing to roughly $531 million if accompanying warrants are fully exercised. Tokyo-Listed Metaplanet Raises Capital to Accelerate Bitcoin Holdings Tokyo-listed Metaplanet Inc. (TSE: 3350; OTCQX: MTPLF; ADR: MPJPY) said March 16 it will raise approximately […]
Read MoreInternational Task Force Moves to Disrupt Crypto Fraud in US, UK and Canada
Authorities from the United States, United Kingdom and Canada have launched a coordinated crackdown on crypto fraud, rolling out a new multinational initiative called Operation Atlantic aimed at disrupting approval-phishing scams and identifying victims before criminals drain additional funds. U.S. Secret Service Launches International Operation to Protect Crypto Investors Law enforcement officials said the operation […]
Read MoreAbra to Go Public Through SPAC Merger Valuing Crypto Wealth Platform at $750 Million
Digital asset wealth management firm Abra Financial Holdings announced March 16 that it plans to go public through a merger with special purpose acquisition company New Providence Acquisition Corp. III, valuing the company at $750 million before new capital. Digital Asset Manager Abra Plans Nasdaq Debut via New Providence SPAC Merger The definitive agreement will […]
Read MoreBitmine Buys 60,999 ETH as Treasury Now Holds 3.8% of Ethereum Supply
The addition of nearly 61,000 ETH last week by Bitmine Immersion Technologies pushed its holdings to about 4.6 million ETH, roughly 3.8% of the total supply. The firm now oversees an $11.5 billion portfolio spanning crypto, cash, and strategic investments. Bitmine’s Ethereum Stack Nears 4.6 Million After Latest Buy BitMine Immersion Technologies is rapidly consolidating […]
Read MoreSouth Korea Fines Bithumb $25M and Orders 6-Month Partial Suspension Over AML Violations
South Korean regulators have imposed a roughly $25 million fine and a six-month partial business suspension on crypto exchange Bithumb after finding millions of anti-money-laundering and identity-verification violations. Bithumb Sanctioned by South Korean FIU Over Identity Verification Failures Reports note that South Korea’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), operating under the Financial Services Commission, finalized sanctions […]
Read MoreCrypto Veteran and Shapeshift Founder Erik Voorhees Appears to Scoop up Nearly 25,000 ETH, Analysts Say
Onchain analysts say Shapeshift founder Erik Voorhees appears to be quietly rebuilding a sizable ethereum position—snapping up roughly $56.5 million worth of ETH over the weekend—though the activity has not been publicly confirmed by Voorhees himself. Onchain Data Shows Possible $56M ETH Accumulation by Crypto Veteran Erik Voorhees Blockchain data reviewed by onchain trackers indicates […]
Read MoreStrategy Accumulates 22,337 BTC as Corporate Bitcoin Holdings Climb
Strategy has expanded its already massive bitcoin treasury once again, purchasing 22,337 BTC for roughly $1.57 billion and lifting its total holdings to 761,068 BTC. Strategy Now Holds 761,068 BTC After Major Bitcoin Buy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor revealed the purchase Monday, noting that Strategy paid an average of $70,194 per bitcoin for the newly […]
Read MoreParis Blockchain Week Poised to Fill Gap Left by Token 2049 Dubai Cancellation
April event expected to draw thousands as industry reshuffles its spring conference calendar. The cancellation of Token 2049 Dubai has sent ripples through the digital asset industry’s spring events calendar, with many companies now redirecting their attention to Paris Blockchain Week, scheduled for April 15–16 in the French capital. Token 2049, one of the crypto […]
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