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Thu, Mar 12, 2026, 2:21 AM EDT

Crypto

AI Summary

  • US regulators, specifically the SEC and CFTC, have formalized an agreement to enhance cooperation and coordinate oversight of crypto and other financial markets, aiming to reduce regulatory friction and potential conflicts.
  • The growth of AI agents is leading to new payment volumes and security concerns, with reports indicating both increasing adoption and emerging vulnerabilities like the MediaTek exploit that allows rapid crypto seed theft.
  • Major financial players like Mastercard, Revolut, and Wells Fargo are expanding their engagement with crypto, with Mastercard launching a partner program, Revolut securing a UK banking license, and Wells Fargo filing for a stablecoin-related trademark.
  • The cryptocurrency ATM landscape is seeing an increase in losses, with a 33% surge reported in 2025, partly attributed to sophisticated scams potentially enhanced by AI technologies.
  • Metaplanet is actively expanding its Bitcoin-centric strategy by forming a new venture firm and planning significant investments, signaling a continued institutional commitment to Bitcoin as an asset.

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