UK Moves to Dissolve Zedxion Crypto Exchange Over IRGC Sanctions Links  

UK Companies House has initiated compulsory strike-off proceedings against Zedxion Exchange Ltd, a UK-registered cryptocurrency platform accused by the US Treasury of processing around $1 billion in funds linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Britain’s corporate registry moved swiftly on or around 18 March 2026 to dissolve Zedxion Exchange Ltd under section 1002A … Read more

SBI VC Trade Launches Japan’s First Licensed USDC Lending Service

SBI VC Trade has become the first licensed exchange in Japan to launch a USDC lending service, offering an introductory 10% annual yield. SBI VC Trade, a subsidiary of SBI Holdings, announced it will launch its “USDC Lending” service on March 19th, 2026, marking a first for licensed operators in Japan. The service allows customers … Read more

Redotpay Courts $150M Ahead of Potential US IPO as Stablecoin Spending Push Accelerates

Hong Kong-based fintech Redotpay is in talks to raise up to $150 million ahead of a potential U.S. IPO, aiming to cement its role in turning stablecoins into everyday spending tools. Redotpay Positions Itself as Revolut-Style Crypto Payments Leader According to Bloomberg, the fundraising effort follows a $194 million capital raise completed in 2025, placing … Read more

Tokenized RWA Market Hits $27B as US Treasury Products Lead Growth

The tokenized real-world asset ( RWA) market pushed past $27 billion in onchain value this week, cementing one of crypto’s fastest-growing sectors as institutions quietly take over the rails. Tokenized Asset Market Sees Massive Growth As of Tuesday, March 17, 2026, data from rwa.xyz shows distributed onchain value — excluding stablecoins — hitting an all-time … Read more

Injective Expands Blockchain Payments Stack With USDC and Cross-Chain Protocol

Injective said on Tuesday that it plans to integrate USD Coin (USDC) and Circle’s Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP), aiming to expand stablecoin liquidity and enable native cross-chain transfers on its blockchain. USDC on Injective Aims to Streamline Cross-Chain Crypto Payments According to the announcement, the integration would allow users and developers to move USDC between … Read more

Mastercard to Acquire Stablecoin Infrastructure Firm BVNK in Deal Worth up to $1.8 Billion

Mastercard said Tuesday it has agreed to acquire London-based stablecoin infrastructure provider BVNK in a deal valued at up to $1.8 billion, as the payments giant expands deeper into blockchain-enabled financial services. Mastercard Targets Cross-Border Payments Growth With BVNK Acquisition The transaction includes up to $300 million in performance-based contingent payments and is expected to … Read more

Report: Paypal Expands PYUSD Stablecoin to Nearly 70 Countries, Targeting Global Payments

Paypal just turned its stablecoin into a global contender, pushing PYUSD into dozens of new markets in a single sweep. Paypal Broadens Crypto Push With PYUSD Rollout Across Emerging Markets Paypal is expanding access to its dollar-pegged stablecoin, PYUSD, to users in 68 additional countries, bringing total availability to 70, according to a March 17 … Read more

Circle’s Wild Stock Comeback Turns Stablecoins Into a Wall Street Talking Point

Circle Internet Group’s stock has reentered the market’s spotlight this month, and the reaction from traders has been swift. Stablecoin Economics Sends Circle Stock Soaring Shares of Circle Internet Group Inc. (NYSE: CRCL)—the company behind the USDC stablecoin—have more than doubled in the past month, trading around $120 to $124 in this week and jumping … Read more

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 more

Metacomp Raises $35 Million to Accelerate Stablecoin Platform Growth

Singapore-based Metacomp has secured $35 million in total Pre-A funding within three months, backed by Alibaba and Spark Venture, to scale its integrated payments and wealth platform. Metacomp announced the completion of its Pre-A+ funding round on March 13, 2026, in Singapore to accelerate its regulated Web2.5 financial infrastructure. The group, which includes affiliate Alpha … Read more

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