The Bank Policy Institute is reportedly considering a lawsuit against the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency over national trust charters for cryptocurrency and fintech firms. The move reflects ongoing tensions between traditional banking interests and regulatory efforts to expand charter access in the digital finance sector.
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Bithumb faces possible six-month partial suspension in South Korea
South Korean regulators are considering a partial business suspension for Bithumb due to negligence in anti-money laundering compliance and customer verification procedures. The proposed penalty could last up to six months. The action reflects ongoing regulatory scrutiny of cryptocurrency exchanges in the region regarding financial crime prevention and know-your-customer (KYC) practices.
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UN Development Programme explores blockchain applications for public infrastructure
The United Nations Development Programme has released a report examining how blockchain technology can strengthen public systems and infrastructure. The analysis outlines potential use cases for distributed ledger technology in supporting government services and institutional frameworks across developing nations.
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Bitcoin network reaches 20 millionth coin milestone
Bitcoin has produced its 20 millionth coin, marking a key milestone in the network’s supply progression. The achievement underscores Bitcoin’s fixed supply cap of 21 million coins, a core feature that distinguishes it from traditional fiat currencies. Observers note that this predictable, transparent supply mechanism has gained attention amid concerns over currency devaluation in traditional monetary systems.
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2026 Outlook for the Cryptocurrency Market: The focus on Binance Coin (BNB) and new utility protocol developments
The cryptocurrency landscape is increasingly oriented towards utility-driven solutions this year, with investors prioritizing practical applications over speculative assets.
Binance Coin (BNB) is vital within the digital asset ecosystem, currently trading at around 630 USD, while analysts are observing resistance levels between 650 to 670 USD.
Projects like Mutuum Finance are gaining attention for providing non-custodial financial services, raising over 20.7 million USD, showcasing the growth of specialized decentralized finance applications.
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Bitcoin’s mined supply reaches 20 million, with 1 million BTC left to be mined over next 114 years
Seventeen years post-launch, Bitcoin’s mined supply has hit 20 million BTC. The last 1 million BTC will be mined over about 114 years, following a capped supply model with its inflation driven by halving events.
Analysts believe Bitcoin’s predictable issuance sets it apart from traditional currencies. The next halving is estimated for April 2028, which will further slow the mining rate, pushing the complete issuance timeline to around 2140.
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Chairman Trần Đình Long’s son registers to ‘bottom-fish’ 50 million Hòa Phát shares
Trần Vũ Minh, son of Chairman Trần Đình Long, has registered to buy 50 million HPG shares of Hòa Phát Group. Currently, Minh holds 176.39 million shares, making up about 2.3% of the company’s capital. If the transaction is completed, his total shares will rise to 226.39 million, or 2.95% of capital. The purpose of the transaction is to increase share ownership through matching orders and agreements, expected to take place from March 12 to April 10. This move comes as HPG shares have significantly declined, closing at 25,350 VND/share on March 9. The estimated transaction value reaches 1.25 trillion VND.
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U.S. Stocks begin the day lower with Dow Jones decline of 1%
On March 9, the major U.S. Stock indexes opened lower, indicating a negative market sentiment with the Dow Jones Industrial Average decreasing by 1%, S&P 500 down by 0.87%, and Nasdaq dropping 0.86%.
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Quick Move: Chairman Trần Đình Long’s Son Registers to Buy 50 Million HPG Shares at 6-Month Low
On March 9, 2026, HPG shares of Hoa Phat Group fell 6.97%, closing at 25,350 VND per share, marking a 6-month low with a trading volume of over 120.9 million units. On the same day, Trần Vũ Minh, son of Chairman Trần Đình Long, registered to purchase 50 million HPG shares from March 12, 2026, to April 10, 2026. The purpose of this buy is to increase personal ownership in the company, with a projected transaction value of about 500 billion VND. Prior to this transaction, Minh held over 176.3 million shares, equating to 2.298%. After completion, his shares would rise to 226.3 million, representing 2.950% of the total. In total, Minh and related parties are expected to own over 2.73 billion shares, accounting for 35.672% of the charter capital. Currently, Trần Đình Long remains the largest shareholder with 1.98 billion shares, equivalent to 25.796%.