Kryptowährung

Identity startup World has released a beta version of Agent Kit, allowing users to link their iris-scan verified World ID to AI agents. The tool aims to help websites distinguish requests from human-directed agents amid rising concerns over AI agent swarms. It builds on iris-scanning technology originally tied to the Worldcoin cryptocurrency.

17. März 2026 Von KI berichtet

Das Finanzministerium hat den Entwurf der Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) Regulations 2026 veröffentlicht, um Kenias Kryptogeschäfte zu beaufsichtigen. Die Maßnahmen dienen dem Schutz der Verbraucher und der Bekämpfung von Finanzverbrechen wie Geldwäsche. Die öffentlichen Konsultationen laufen bis April.

China's Supreme People's Court has warned of stricter penalties for using cryptocurrencies to launder money and evade capital controls. Chief Justice Zhang Jun made the statement in the court's annual report to the National People's Congress on March 9. The move reflects Beijing's ongoing crackdown on technology-enabled financial crimes.

11. März 2026 Von KI berichtet

The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating the cryptocurrency exchange Binance for its alleged role in Iran-linked transactions that may have evaded sanctions. This probe comes less than three years after Binance's $4.3 billion settlement with U.S. authorities in 2023 for sanctions and anti-money-laundering violations. Binance denies any wrongdoing, stating its internal reviews found no sanctions breaches.

Cryptocurrencies have shown resilience, trading higher despite a sharp rise in crude oil prices that unsettled global markets. The overall market capitalization climbed more than 2 percent in the past 24 hours to $2.36 trillion, with trading volume surging 52 percent to $99 billion. Bitcoin led the gains, rising 3.2 percent to $69,317.58.

9. März 2026 Von KI berichtet

A new report reveals that monthly active crypto app users in Latin America grew by about 18% year-over-year in 2025, nearly three times the rate in the United States. Practical uses like payments and cross-border transfers fueled this expansion. The Lemon report highlights utility-driven adoption as a key distinction from speculative trends elsewhere.