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Hong Kong Delays Its First Stablecoin Licenses as Compliance Takes Priority Over Speed

April 1, 2026 Paulo Mendes

Hong Kong has delayed its first batch of stablecoin licenses past the March target, suggesting the HKMA is prioritizing AML, KYC, and operational readiness over a fast rollout.

Tether Finally Signs a Big Four Firm for Its First Full Audit After More Than a Decade of Promises

March 24, 2026 Paulo Mendes

Tether says it has formally engaged a Big Four accounting firm for its first full independent audit, a milestone that comes after years of reserve disputes, regulatory penalties, and long-running skepticism around USDT backing.

U.S. National Debt Surpasses $39 Trillion, Raising Questions About Monetary Stability and Bitcoin’s Role

March 21, 2026 Daniel Moore

The U.S. national debt has crossed $39 trillion, accelerating concerns about fiscal sustainability and reinforcing Bitcoin’s long-term macro narrative.

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Tempo Mainnet Goes Live as Stablecoin Infrastructure Targets Agentic Payments and Real-World Commerce

March 18, 2026 Daniel Moore

Tempo has launched its mainnet and introduced the Machine Payments Protocol, positioning itself as a stablecoin settlement layer for agentic payments, global payouts, and internet-scale commerce.

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Tether’s QVAC Fabric Brings 1-Bit LLM Fine-Tuning to Smartphones and Consumer GPUs

March 17, 2026 Paulo Mendes

Tether’s QVAC Fabric pushes AI customization closer to the edge, bringing BitNet-based LoRA fine-tuning and inference to smartphones and everyday hardware.

Mastercard Moves to Acquire BVNK in $1.8 Billion Deal, Expanding Stablecoin Strategy

March 17, 2026 Daniel Moore

Mastercard plans to acquire BVNK for up to $1.8 billion, deepening its push into stablecoin payments and blockchain-based financial infrastructure.

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Bitcoin Whale Activity Surges to 6-Year High as Large Holders Dominate Exchange Flows

March 16, 2026 Daniel Moore

Bitcoin whale activity has reached a 6-year high, with large holders dominating exchange inflows and potentially signaling increased volatility.

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Tokenized Gold Supply Surges as Investors Turn to On-Chain Macro Hedges

March 8, 2026 Daniel Moore

Tokenized gold supply has nearly doubled as investors seek on-chain exposure to real-world assets, highlighting growing interest in blockchain-based macro hedges.

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South Korea May Exclude Stablecoins from Corporate Crypto Investment Rules

March 7, 2026 Paulo Mendes

South Korea is preparing corporate crypto investment guidelines but may exclude stablecoins like USDT and USDC due to legal conflicts with foreign exchange regulations.

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Western Union Launches USDPT Stablecoin on Solana with Crossmint Partnership

March 5, 2026 Paulo Mendes

Western Union is launching the USDPT stablecoin on Solana and partnering with Crossmint to connect digital dollars with its global cash network.