Crypto firms are only subject to AML regulation in Estonia, but a new bill would bring Estonia into conformity with MiCA.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-service-provider-regulations-proposed-estonian-bill

Gate Group has announced that has registered as a VASP, or virtual asset service provider, via the Organismo Agenti e Mediatori (OAM) in Italy. Launched in 2013 and based in Cayman, Gate.

https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2024/03/222905-digital-asset-firm-gate-group-registers-as-vasp-in-italy/

Bitfinex Securities, a digital asset marketplace, reports that ALT2612, a tokenized bond, has issued its first payment to investors. Microlender Mikro Kapital issued the digital asset in 2023.

https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2024/03/222862-bitfinex-says-tokenized-bond-issues-first-payment-to-investors/

Bitget Wallet launches its ecosystem token BWB with an airdrop program, cementing its position as a leading Web3 wallet in Asia and globally

https://blockonomi.com/bitget-wallet-introduces-bwb-token-and-airdrop-program/

The Securities and Futures Commission has intensified actions to eradicate non-complaint exchanges.

https://dailycoin.com/hong-kong-flags-bybit-as-suspicious-on-warning-list/

South Africa becomes the first African country to license crypto exchanges.

https://dailycoin.com/south-africa-approves-59-crypto-licenses-262-pending/

The tokenization of real-world assets offers “far-reaching” new functions, according to Travis Hill, the vice chair of the U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). In a new speech at the Mercatus Center, Hill says real-world asset tokenization offers programmability, the ability to hard-wire value transfers that automatically self-execute when certain conditions are satisfied.

https://dailyhodl.com/2024/03/13/fdic-vice-chair-calls-for-crypto-regulatory-clarity-says-tokenization-enables-far-reaching-new-functions/

In today's digital world, the need to decrypt data for computational tasks exposes it to security risks.

https://blockworks.co/news/what-is-fully-homomorphic-encryption

In a landmark achievement for the cryptocurrency sector, Transak has become the first global on/off-ramp service to secure SOC 2 Type 2 compliance. The firm explained to Bitcoin.com News that the accomplishment underscores the company's commitment to data security and customer trust, paving the way for broader Web3 industry collaborations with heavily-regulated companies worldwide.

https://news.bitcoin.com/transak-achieves-industry-first-soc-2-type-2-compliance-in-crypto-sector/

Crossmint, an enterprise blockchain platform, has acquired Winter, a Y Combinator-backed NFT payments infrastructure startup.

https://www.theblock.co/post/279995/enterprise-blockchain-platform-crossmint-acquires-y-combinator-backed-winter

Discover the story behind BitBoy's fight night success and how it stands out against a backdrop of recent controversies.

https://dailycoin.com/bitboy-fight-victory-bright-spot-in-rollercoaster-year/

A trader one-upped the already astounding rags-to-riches stories in the crypto space by turning $876 into almost $1.2 million in only 91 days of on-chain trading in its holdings with a mixed token portfolio. What Happened: On-chain analytics data from Reflection revealed the wallet that has achieving a remarkable 57.4%-win rate in achieving this feat.

https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/02/37317363/a-crypto-wallet-turned-876-to-1-2-million-in-91-days-trading-these-tokens?utm_source=snapi

23 out of the 50 biggest airdrops (46%) recorded peak token prices during the first 2 weeks of their airdrop date, the team at CoinGecko noted in a new report.

https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2024/02/221861-crypto-tokens-report-nearly-50-of-largest-airdrops-reach-all-time-highs-in-2-weeks/

In the dynamic world of cryptocurrency, airdrops have emerged as a popular method for distributing free tokens to users. Recent data from CoinGecko, a leading cryptocurrency data aggregator, sheds light on the optimal timing for maximizing gains from airdropped tokens.

https://www.cryptopolitan.com/airdrop-timing-secrets-unveiled-coingecko/

Kraken's decision to seek dismissal of the lawsuit, filed in the Northern District of California, hinges on a key argument: cryptocurrencies, particularly those cited in the SEC's complaint, should be classified as commodities rather than securities. The exchange contends that the SEC's lawsuit lacks allegations of fraud or consumer harm and stretches the definition of a contract.

https://cryptomufasa.com/kraken-takes-action-to-dismiss-sec-lawsuit/?utm_source=snapi