📰 Crypto Digest

Regulatory guidance from the SEC and CFTC, a major Mastercard BVNK acquisition, Vietnam’s licensing push, and Kalshi charges shape today’s crypto landscape.

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Press review for 18 mars 2026 – editorial selection
Last updated: 07:17

Daily News Summary: The day’s crypto digest highlights regulatory clarifications, enforcement actions, and strategic moves in payments infrastructure, with five major items spanning sector governance and market development.

🏛 SEC Defines Most Crypto Assets Not Securities Under Federal Law

The SEC will consider most crypto assets not securities under federal law.
The interpretative notice includes token taxonomy guidance for what constitutes a security.
The article outlines how digital assets are classified under federal law.

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U.S. SEC issues first-ever definitions for what crypto assets are securities coindesk.com

📈 CFTC Clears Phantom to Offer Derivatives Trading Without Broker Registration

The CFTC issued a no-action letter allowing Phantom to offer derivatives without broker registration.
The ruling enables in-app access to derivatives and event contracts without broker registration.
Phantom is described as a popular Solana wallet in the article.

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CFTC Clears Phantom to Connect Users to Regulated Derivatives Markets decrypt.co

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💳 Mastercard Moves on BVNK: Acquisition Valued at Up to $1.8 Billion

Mastercard to acquire stablecoin infra firm BVNK for up to $1.8 billion.
BVNK provides infrastructure for stablecoin settlements and on-chain money movement.
The deal is positioned to bridge on-chain payments with fiat rails.

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Mastercard to Acquire Stablecoin Infra Firm BVNK for up to $1.8 Billion thedefiant.io

🏛 Vietnam Tightens Crypto Rules With Overseas Trading Crackdown

Vietnam plans to restrict Vietnamese citizens from trading on foreign exchanges.
Draft rules require a minimum charter capital of 10 trillion dong (approximately $400 million).
First licensed exchanges could launch as early as March 2026.

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