The American Bankers Association urges the OCC to delay approval of crypto trust licenses until the rules for the GENIUS Act are clarified.

SEC and CFTC jointly recognize APT as a digital commodity rather than a security

Gate News reported that on March 18, Aptos posted on the X platform stating that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has formally determined that APT is a digital commodity, not a security. Today's joint interpretive statement released by the SEC and the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) provides regulatory clarity for all parties building, investing, and participating in the Aptos ecosystem. This is a statement issued by both agencies with their full interpretive authority.

Israeli Journalist Receives Death Threats After Reporting, Are Polymarket "Bettors" Becoming Fanatics?

Israeli *Times of Israel* military reporter Emanuel Fabian recently disclosed that after reporting on an Iranian ballistic missile that struck an empty field in Beit Shemesh, a suburb of Jerusalem, he faced sustained harassment from bettors associated with Polymarket, including receiving death threats. This incident is particularly striking not only because it involves frontline war reporting and a prediction market with a funding pool exceeding $14 million, but also because it reveals an increasingly acute question: when market participants' profits begin to depend on media narratives, public information, and even violent events themselves, is the prediction market truly "price discovery," or is it creating dangerous incentives for the real world? Why did a frontline report trigger a mob of bettors? "That day, I reported on the *Times of Israel*'s live blog that the missile struck an empty field, with no

SEC Defines Cryptocurrency Securities for the First Time

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued its first formal interpretive guidance clarifying when cryptocurrencies should be considered securities, marking an important step toward legal certainty. The document underscores that many cryptocurrencies may not qualify as securities.

Argentina Blocks Polymarket, Orders App Removal Nationwide

A Buenos Aires court ordered telecom regulator ENACOM to block Polymarket nationwide. Apple and Google must remove the app from stores after authorities classified it as illegal gambling. The investigation cited inflation prediction activity and potential access by minors. Argentina

SEC and CFTC Clarify Crypto Rules, Mining Not Securities

SEC and CFTC introduced a framework classifying tokens into securities, commodities, and digital tools. Regulators said mining, staking, and airdrops do not qualify as securities under federal law. The guidance marks a shift toward clearer rules, with formal proposals expected in coming

Citigroup Slashes Bitcoin and Ethereum 12-Month Price Targets, Citing Stalled U.S. Crypto Legislation Weighing on Upside Catalysts

Citigroup has lowered its 12-month price targets for Bitcoin and Ethereum, signaling a shift toward caution on the cryptocurrency market's medium-term outlook, primarily due to slow progress in U.S. crypto asset legislation. Bitcoin's target was reduced from $143,000 to $112,000, while Ethereum's fell to $3,175. Despite upside potential remaining in the future, the lack of new policy catalysts suggests prices may oscillate within a range in the near term. Citigroup's assessment of Ethereum is more cautious, as it believes the asset is more significantly impacted by on-chain activity.