Bitcoin hovers around $81,966 to $82,126, commanding a market valuation of $1.62 trillion and a daily trading volume of $19.42 billion, oscillating between $81,287 and $83,340 amid a downward trajectory visible across multiple intervals. Bitcoin Bitcoin‘s 1-hour chart paints a vivid portrait of decline, with prices retreating from a recent zenith of $87,481. A formidable […]via Jamie Redman
Optimistic Rollups remain a crucial scaling solution for layer one blockchains, despite the recent hype around newer technologies. Industry experts, including Cartesi co-founder Felipe Argento, emphasize optimistic rollups’ continued dominance in the layer-two (L2) landscape. Optimistic Rollups Fundamental to Multi-Layer Blockchain Infrastructure Optimistic Rollups (OR), once hailed as a revolutionary scaling solution for layer one […]
Nigeria’s government has accused Binance of facilitating terrorism and kidnapping financing through illicit fund transfers on its cryptocurrency exchange platform. Binance Faces Increasing Legal Challenges in Nigeria Prior to the Nigerian government’s crackdown on Binance, kidnapping gangs and terrorists funneled illicit funds through the cryptocurrency exchange, Information Minister Alhaji Mohammed Idris recently stated. Idris said […]
Bitcoin is currently trading between $82,856 to $83,032 at 7:30 a.m. (ET) on Sunday, with a market cap of $1.65 trillion and a 24-hour global trade volume of $15.6 billion. Throughout the past 24 hours, the cryptocurrency’s price has ranged between $81,629 and $83,496.03, placing it 23.6% below its all-time high of January 20, 2025. […]
In the 89 days since 2025 dawned, the cryptocurrency sphere has shed a staggering $610 billion in collective worth. Yet amidst this contraction, a handful of digital tokens have defied gravitational pressures to chart luminous trajectories. Four (FORM), formerly known as binaryx (BNX), has skyrocketed 457.5% against the U.S. dollar since Jan. 1. Jan. 1 […]
T-Mobile was ordered to pay $33 million after an arbitration panel found it liable for “numerous security failures” enabling a SIM swap that led to crypto theft. Crypto Theft via SIM Swap Leads to $33 Million Loss for T-Mobile Law firm Greenberg Glusker shared on March 20 that it had obtained a $33 million arbitration […]
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a criminal complaint against Aux Cayes FinTech Co. Ltd., the operator of the digital asset exchange OKX, and nine associated individuals for allegedly operating an unlicensed digital asset exchange. The complaint, submitted to Thailand’s Economic Crime Suppression Division, claims that OKX violated the Emergency Decree on Digital […]
Launched just before Donald Trump’s inauguration, the meme coins TRUMP and MELANIA initially drew significant interest. However, both assets have since experienced dramatic declines, now trading 85% to 95% below their peak valuations. TRUMP and MELANIA’s Post-Inauguration Decline Donald Trump made history as the first U.S. president to debut an official meme coin, TRUMP, on […]
Bpifrance, the French investment bank, plans to invest $27 million (€25 million) in digital asset firms with a strong presence in France. This initiative is part of the bank’s strategic plan to enhance French digital asset investment funds, which are currently limited. Asset Tokenization The French investment bank Bpifrance has announced plans to invest the […]
Tether has announced a $10.8 million (€10 million) investment in media company Be Water, acquiring a 30.4% stake to support innovation in content production and distribution. This move highlights Tether’s strategy to expand beyond fintech and into modern media technologies. Tether Acquires 30.4% Stake in Be Water, Expanding into Media Innovation Tether Inc. has made […]
The cryptocurrency market has faced a significant drawdown, with the top five cryptocurrencies losing a combined $659 billion since their 2025 peak, according to Cryptoquant and its researchers, cryptoquant.com reports. Ethereum and Solana Lead Losses in Crypto Market Decline, Reports Cryptoquant Ethereum and Solana led the losses, with ethereum’s ( ETH) market capitalization dropping by […]
Crypto meets convenience as Wirex Travel debuts with hotel savings up to 65% and 8% cashback, merging digital payments with real-world travel rewards worldwide. Wirex Travel Launches With Rewards for Crypto-Powered Hotel Bookings Digital payments platform Wirex announced on March 27 the launch of Wirex Travel, a hotel booking platform that enables users to pay […]
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. The crypto world is buzzing with the latest announcement from Lightchain AI—a cutting-edge meme coin launch pad is on its way, exclusively for Lightchain AI users on the mainnet. Alongside this exciting development, Lightchain AI is also introducing its very own token, LCAI, a project poised […]
Vienna-based crypto platform Bitpanda has obtained a broker-dealer license from Dubai’s VARA, allowing it to serve users in the UAE. Bitpanda Expands Into the Middle East Bitpanda, the Vienna-based crypto asset platform, has secured a broker-dealer license from the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). The license enables Bitpanda to open its platform to users […]
Bitcoin ETFs continued their winning streak, securing a 9th straight day of inflows with a $90 million addition, while ether ETFs continued the outflow trend with a $6 million exit. Bitcoin ETFs Mark 9 Consecutive Days of Inflows with $90 Million Fund Influx Bitcoin ETFs continued their winning streak, securing a 9th straight day of […]
Financial services firm Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) published the results of its 2025 Global ETF Investor Survey on Monday and the data shows more than three-quarters of Americans “expect to increase their investment in cryptocurrency-focused ETFs over the next 12 months.” Demand for crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) appears to be highest in Asia at 80% […]
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. The crypto community is buzzing with anticipation as Lightchain AI prepares for its big debut. Once the presale is complete, both Uniswap and Pancakeswap, two of the largest decentralized exchanges, will list Lightchain AI pairs. This marks a significant milestone for the project and provides a […]
The U.S. state of Wyoming has identified nine candidate blockchains to host its upcoming stablecoin, dubbed WYST. The state has selected Layerzero, an omnichain interoperability protocol, as the top-ranked vendor for smart contract development. Wyoming Eyes Multiple Blockchains for Upcoming Stablecoin Launch The U.S. state of Wyoming has identified nine candidate blockchains as potential hosts […]
The stablecoin economy has soared to an unprecedented zenith this week, buoyed by a $10.28 billion expansion in March, propelling its total valuation to $234.60 billion. Concurrently, Circle’s USDC has eclipsed the $60 billion threshold for the first time. USDC Climbs While Treasury-Backed Tokens Disrupt Stablecoin Hierarchy Per the most recent data from defillama.com, recorded […]
DWF Labs’ newest fund seeks to empower mid and large-cap projects with investments of up to $50 million to support a full ecosystem growth strategy, going beyond the proposals of other similar funds that are limited to just providing economic support. DWF Labs $250 Million Liquid Fund Seeks to Empower Medium and Large-Sized Web3 Projects […]
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. The cryptocurrency space is constantly evolving, and the latest buzz is all about meme coins making waves on networks like Solana. Among the noise, Lightchain AI (LCAI) is showing significant promise, positioning itself as a major player in this dynamic market. With its presale nearing completion, […]
I’ve seen my fair share of ‘hype cycles’ — from the dot-com boom to the initial coin offering (ICO) craze — so I understand why there’s skepticism around tokenization. It’s the latest buzzword, no doubt. But having watched past trends rise and fall firsthand, I can tell you this one’s different. Why? Why Tokenization Won’t […]
Blackrock has launched its first bitcoin exchange-traded product (ETP) in Europe, expanding its crypto footprint beyond the U.S. The Ishares Bitcoin ETP will list on multiple European exchanges with a competitive fee structure, aiming to capture growing institutional interest in digital assets. Blackrock’s Bitcoin ETP Debuts in Europe with Competitive Fee Structure Blackrock, the world’s […]
The exchange oversees 3.84 million in staked ether ( ETH) which accounts for 11.42% of all staked ETH. Coinbase Releases Performance Metrics for Its 120,000 Validators Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) released its inaugural Ethereum Validator Report last week, giving the public an inside glimpse into the firm’s staking operations for the first time. Coinbase […]
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. The crypto world has been buzzing over the past few months, with Ethereum ( ETH) and Solana ( SOL) taking the spotlight. But what’s fueling their recent rise? The answer lies in Lightchain AI. With just $2 million remaining and days to go before the close […]
A new study on South Korea reveals a significant surge in domestic cryptocurrency ownership, with over 9.6 million investors by the end of last year. Older South Koreans Increasingly Keen on Crypto A recent study highlighting data from South Korea reveals a significant surge in domestic cryptocurrency ownership, with the number of investors exceeding 9.6 […]
While some of those involved in the Polymarket bet claim that the bet has already been solved with the bitcoin reserve executive order signed by President Donald Trump, others believe that the fine print indicates otherwise. Polymarket Faces Problems Again, US Bitcoin Reserve Bet Undecided Polymarket, one of the most relevant crypto-based prediction market platforms, […]
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A recent Kaiko Research report highlights how market manipulation tactics, such as sandwich attacks on platforms like Uniswap and Hyperliquid, deter institutional players from engaging with decentralized finance. An expert recommends full insurance coverage for DeFi assets and transaction privacy to enhance institutional confidence. Rising Incidents of Sandwich Attacks A recent report by Kaiko Research […]
Fidelity Investments has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch the Fidelity Treasury Digital Fund, an institutional-focused money market fund that will use blockchain technology to record share ownership while investing primarily in U.S. Treasury securities. Fidelity’s Proposed Fund Uses Ethereum Blockchain for Secondary Share Recording The fund, detailed in a […]
Recent figures reveal Blackrock’s USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) has ballooned by $463 million in a brisk eight-day span. Since the opening week of March, tokenized U.S. Treasury funds have expanded by a striking $720 million, marking a significant leap in their financial footprint. Tokenized Treasury Funds—A 566% Leap in 12 Months Tokenized Treasury […]
The fed pauses rate hikes, gold hits an all-time high, XRP bulls take charge after SEC decision, and more in this Week in Review. Week in Review The Federal Reserve held rates steady and reduced its Treasury redemption cap. Gold surged to a historic $3,038 per ounce amid geopolitical tensions and uncertainty. In crypto, XRP […]
Scammers are forging arrest warrants for missed jury duty, demanding payment in bitcoin and gift cards. They use realistic court-style documents and urgent threats to exploit fear of arrest. Court Warns of Forged Arrest Warrants Tied to Bitcoin Demands Over Missed Jury Duty The U.S. District Court of the Western District of Virginia announced on […]
According to recent metrics, bitcoin ( BTC) held in the Lightning Network, a payment-oriented layer two (L2) protocol, has declined sharply over the past 37 days. Lightning Network’s $69M Drain The network’s capacity—the total BTC locked in its channels—now sits at 4,550 BTC, the smallest amount since September 2023, according to data collected by theblock.co. […]
Bitcoin’s price is currently $84,160, with a market capitalization of $1.66 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $15.07 billion. The 24-hour intraday price range spans from $83,238 to $84,492, suggesting steady price compression as traders await a breakout signal. Bitcoin On the 1-hour chart, bitcoin is exhibiting a tight trading band between $83,000 and […]
The U.S. state of Montana is considering new digital asset regulations as crypto scams surge, targeting vulnerable residents with fraud schemes and driving a sharp rise in financial losses. Montana Ramps up Fight Against Digital Asset Scams Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance James Brown issued a warning this week over a surge in cryptocurrency-related […]
The Australian Treasury is working with the digital asset industry to establish clear regulations, aiming to make Australia a global leader in the sector. Spurring Innovation vs. Protecting Users The Australian Treasury has announced that it is collaborating with the digital asset industry, regulators, and the broader community to position the country as a leader […]
Plan B stated that he doesn’t see a bear market appearing anytime soon, given that bitcoin has doubled its price every year since 2023, breaking the 4-year cycle for this metric and signaling a new maturity for the market surrounding the asset. Plan B Calls Out Bitcoin Naysayers, Bear Market Not In The Horizon Plan […]
The bank’s analysis also cut the 2025 ether ( ETH) price target by 60% to $4,000, down from $10,000 previously. Standard Chartered: Base Diverts $50B from Ethereum At first glance, it would appear that the success of Base, the top Ethereum layer-two (L2) network by total value locked (TVL) would benefit the Ethereum ecosystem, but […]
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Australian law enforcement, in partnership with Binance, has issued a warning about scammers impersonating Binance and targeting crypto investors. Fake Verification Codes Australian law enforcement has warned crypto investors to be cautious of scammers impersonating Binance. In a statement jointly issued with the National Anti-Scam Centre (NASC) and Binance Australia, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) […]
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Donald Trump will make history as the first sitting U.S. President to address a crypto conference when he speaks at the Blockworks Digital Asset Summit in New York City on Thursday, according to the event organizer and crypto media firm Blockworks. Trump headlined the July 2024 Bitcoin Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, but that was before […]
Binance just earned major recognition from Singapore’s police for its fight against cybercrime, standing alongside tech giants like Google and Microsoft. Binance Honored by Singapore Police for Cybercrime Prevention Binance announced on March 19 that it has been recognized by the Singapore Police Force (SPF) for its contributions to cybercrime prevention. The cryptocurrency exchange received […]
This content is provided by a sponsor. Interview with Sergey Ryzhavin, the head of B2COPY (B2BROKER’s money management platform combining copy trading, PAMM and MAM solutions). Sergey has 8 years of experience developing financial brokerage services and trading solutions, leading up to the successful launch and updates of B2COPY. B2BROKER has been a key innovator […]
Ghanaian President John Mahama announced on March 18 that he has regained full control of his X (formerly Twitter) account from hackers who used it to promote a fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme. Two-Factor Authentication Not Enough The president’s post announcing the restoration of the account came a few days after his social media account was used […]
With the dominant cryptocurrency now playing the role of “digital gold,” Solv wants to help institutional investors squeeze out as much yield as possible from the asset. Solv Protocol Secures $10M to Bring Bitcoin Solutions to Institutional Investors The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) opened the floodgates to institutional bitcoin ( BTC) adoption in […]
The Cato Institute has criticized the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)’s decision to lower the threshold for currency transaction reports from $10,000 to $200 for US citizens living in 30 ZIP codes in California and Texas. New Level of Financial Surveillance The Cato Institute, a Washington-based libertarian think tank, has criticized FinCEN’s decision to lower […]
The bill seeks to allow wages and other labor-linked payments to be partially settled using virtual assets in Brazil and also calls for educating workers about volatility and transaction security issues. Lawmakers to Review Bitcoin Wages Bill in Brazil A new bill has been introduced in Congress to regulate the payment of wages and other […]
Hackers recently breached the South African Parliament’s social media accounts, including X, Facebook, and Youtube, to promote a fake cryptocurrency named after President Cyril Ramaphosa. Fake Token Created 24 Hours Before Breach On March 15, the hacked social media accounts of the South African parliament promoted a fake Solana-based cryptocurrency bearing the surname of the […]