SEC authorizes Nasdaq’s blockchain settlement program for stocks and ETFs, maintaining traditional market rules while introducing tokenized infrastructure.

Coinbase competing for Cloudflare partnership on AI stablecoin payments. Agent-driven commerce projected to reach $3T–$5T market by 2030.

Sandisk stock rises on surging AI-driven flash memory demand, data center expansion, and multi-year supply contracts amid valuation debate.

Bitcoin drops below $71K after Fed holds rates steady at 3.5%-3.75%. Rising oil prices and limited rate cut projections add pressure to crypto markets.

Block has rehired select employees after cutting 4,000+ jobs in February, reducing workforce by 40% amid AI-driven transformation and restructuring.

FTX schedules $2.2B creditor distribution for March 31, pushing total repayments toward $10B. Some claim classes achieve 100% recovery based on 2022 values.

SBI VC Trade unveils Japan’s first licensed USDC lending service with 10% returns, tax benefits, and regulated stablecoin investment opportunities.

Trade[XYZ] launches first licensed S&P 500 perpetual derivative on Hyperliquid, enabling 24/7 on-chain trading for non-US participants worldwide.

Kraken postpones its $20B IPO due to crypto market volatility, focusing instead on acquisitions and platform growth while waiting for better conditions.

SailPoint stock tumbles 13% despite 28% ARR growth and strong SaaS performance. Widening losses and cautious guidance trigger investor concern.