The recent establishment of the SEC's cryptocurrency task force and public statements from key figures, including SEC commissioners and the newly …
The crypto project backed by BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes is launching a new blockchain with Securitize, a US company geared towards the tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs). In a new announcement, Ethena Labs says it will launch a new Ethereum (ETH) Virtual Machine (EVM) blockchain called Converge within the next three months in partnership with […]
Bo Hines forecasts stablecoin regulation hitting Trump’s desk within two months, following Senate backing of the GENIUS Act. Hines highlighted how the GENIUS Act, passed 18-6, set the collateral and AML guidelines for stablecoin issuers with strong bipartisan support. Hines also praised bipartisan unity and the Presidential Working Group on Digital Assets for clearing the […]
ARK Invest joins Apptronik’s oversubscribed $403M Series A round, adding to an initial US$350M raise with participation from tech giants and new investors like Mercedes-Benz and Korea Investment Partners. Apptronik, a Texas-based robotics firm, develops AI-powered humanoid robots for industrial tasks. ARK’s involvement bridges crypto and robotics, leveraging its asset tokenisation advocacy and providing investor […]
The next-gen Web3 wallet app Best Wallet is continuing to attract attention with its robust security, advanced features, and user-friendly apps that focus on a mobile-first approach to make the crypto space easily accessible to new and experienced investors. Supporting thousands of tokens and 50+ chains, Best Wallet also offers multi-wallet functionality and partners with […]
United States lawmakers are on track to pass legislation setting rules for stablecoins and cryptocurrency market structure by as soon as August, Kristin Smith, CEO of industry advocacy group the Blockchain Association, said during Blockworks’ 2025 Digital Asset Summit in New York. Smith’s timeline echoes a similar forecast by Bo Hines, the executive director of […]
Ethereum’s price has now found itself stuck below $2,000 in the past seven days, and it looks like it will continue here into the next few days with little sign of a significant recovery. The second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization has struggled under downward pressure since early March, with sellers dominating the wider crypto market. […]
Binance has maintained a reserve ratio above 100% for 29 consecutive months despite rumors of the crypto exchange selling off a significant portion of its Bitcoin reserve, according to blockchain analytics firm CryptoQuant. The reserve ratio is a key metric that shows whether an exchange holds enough assets to match customer balances. A ratio above […]
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially dropped its lawsuit against Ripple today, fueling a sharp 14.4% surge in XRP’s price to $2.56, with a market capitalization of $149.35 billion and a 24-hour trading volume of $7.62 billion, while price action fluctuated between $2.23 and $2.592 intraday. At press time, XRP stands at […]
Bitcoin Magazine DMND To Launch First Stratum V2 Bitcoin Mining Pool and Closes Venture Capital Investment DMND (“Demand Pool”), the world’s first Stratum V2 Bitcoin mining pool, has officially opened applications for miners to join as launch partners, according to a press release sent to Bitcoin Magazine. Successful applicants will receive 0% fees for the […]
We’re thrilled to announce that DUCK is now available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading DUCK trading will be live as of 15:00 UTC today, Mar 19, 2025. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’. Make sure to deposit your tokens into […]
After more than four years of legal battles, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is officially withdrawing its lawsuit against Ripple. The news has sent XRP soaring over 10%, as investors welcomed the long-awaited resolution to the case that has clouded the token’s future since 2020. At the time of this publication, XRP was […]
Ethan Ostroff, Alexandra Barrage, Joanna Cline, and Jay Dubow discuss the evolving landscape of the SEC's enforcement actions involving …
Key takeaways Accepting crypto payments reduces transaction fees, eliminates chargebacks, and enables seamless global transactions. Businesses of all sizes, from e-commerce to real estate, are integrating cryptocurrency payments to attract new customers. Risks like price volatility and regulatory compliance can be managed with trusted payment processors like BitPay, CoinsPaid and Coinbase Commerce. Setting up crypto […]
The Trump family-affiliated decentralized finance (DeFi) project World Liberty Financial (WLFI) has completed its second set of token sales. The DeFi protocol sold $250 million worth of its native WLFI tokens following a $300 million sale in October, per a new press release. The project originally said that 63% of all WLFI would be sold to the […]
March 19th, 2025 – New York, United States Arda, a company developing a universal operating system for real estate, has raised $3 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Lightshift. The investment supports Arda’s initiative to enhance efficiency in the $380 trillion real estate sector by addressing its fragmented and opaque infrastructure. Arda is […]
Key Takeaways: Known as StilachiRAT, the newly identified Trojan virus steals login credentials from cryptocurrency wallets like MetaMask and also Coinbase Wallet. It operates in stealth mode, wiping system logs to avoid detection. This news was announced by the security research team of Aurora Labs over 20 browser-based crypto wallets with the potential to jeopardize […]
Michael Saylor’s firm (Strategy) purchased 130 BTC at around US$82,981 each and introduced STRF, a new funding instrument offering a 10% annual dividend. Amid a market downturn with BTC below US$85K and a 30% drop in stock value, Strategy has slowed its Bitcoin acquisitions. Meanwhile, Metaplanet acquired 150 BTC on March 18, boosting its total […]
A recent Coinbase and EY-Parthenon survey of 350 institutional investors found 86% are exposed to crypto or plan to be in 2025, with 73% already holding at least one altcoin. Bitcoin and Ethereum are the most popular holdings, but XRP (34%) edges out Solana (30%) among altcoins, with most investors preferring exposure through ETFs rather […]
XRP could be preparing for a major price increase after hitting its lowest point of $1.90 on March 11, according to crypto analyst Steph. The digital currency, which is now trading at $2.29 following a 2.5% drop today, shows technical signs that might signal the end of its recent price decline. Steph shared this outlook […]
TL;DR The L2 blockchain solution has seen a resurgence in activity, with the number of total blocks surpassing the psychological 10 million mark. The Shiba Inu ecosystem continues to expand, reaching a new milestone in holder count, signaling increased confidence, adoption, and potential future price momentum. Another Achievement for Shibarium Over the past few years, […]
The Trump family receives 75% of all WLFI token proceeds, and a little math shows the family raked in $413 million from selling the tokens. World Liberty Financial Raises $550M in Token Sales World Liberty Financial (WLFI) announced on Monday that it had sold $550 million of its tokens to 85,000 registered participants. The token […]
Bitcoin Magazine ECB Prepping the Ground for Digital Euro Launch The European Central Bank (ECB) is laying the groundwork for the probable launch of its wholesale and retail central bank digital currency (CBDC), the Digital Euro. Christine Lagarde, President of the ECB, shared this update at their latest press conference. “President Lagarde stressed that the […]
Blockchain For Impact (BFI), a charity established by Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal, has committed $90 million to advance biomedical research, driving healthcare innovation, and enhancing climate resilience — a development that could spur blockchain’s adoption for charity initiatives. The Polygon co-founder’s BFI plans to allocate an additional $200 million to support the growth of healthcare […]
Crypto billionaire Mike Novogratz isn’t a fan of the controversial Trump memecoin. While speaking at Bitcoin Investor Week on Monday, Novogratz argued that the Trump Administration is “categorically good” for the crypto sector. However, he also bemoaned the impact of Official Trump (TRUMP), which launched in January, days before Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration. “Sometimes you […]
TL;DR New Incubator Initiative: Offchain Labs launches Onchain Labs to accelerate the growth of Arbitrum’s DApp ecosystem with hands-on support for innovative projects. Fair Launch Focus: The program emphasizes equitable, community-aligned launches to counter extractive, zero-sum market practices. Layer-2 Challenges Addressed: By nurturing emerging developers and tackling interoperability issues, Onchain Labs aims to keep Arbitrum […]
TL;DR Unified Trading: Alpha 2.0 integrates CEX and DEX functions, enabling direct on-chain token purchases within Binance without needing external wallets. Enhanced User Interface: A dedicated “Alpha” tab delivers real-time charts, project details, and trading options, simplifying asset exploration. Cost-Saving Incentives: A six-month zero-fee promotion on Swap and Bridge features boosts accessibility while standard network […]
Ki Young Ju believes that Bitcoin bulls’ time is over for now
Public discussions seek to define security status and build a clearer crypto framework. The Securities and Exchange Commission's Crypto Task Force …
Key Takeaways: Most U.S. voters don’t support the creation of a government-backed crypto strategic reserve. Cryptocurrency and blockchain development are the lowest-rated potential federal funding priorities, with just 10% of voters supporting increased investment in the sector. Republicans are more likely than Democrats to support crypto initiatives, but overall enthusiasm remains limited. A survey of […]
SUI, the Sui Network’s native token, is retesting a key support level after surging near the $2.40 mark. As the cryptocurrency attempts to hold its current range, some analysts suggest that a breakout is imminent for the token’s price. SUI Eyes Key Resistance On Monday, SUI saw its price surge 7% near a key resistance […]