Nonprofit to expand DLT adoption through grants of up to $5M
The DLT Science Foundation opened its call for grant proposals, offering up to $5 million for eligible individuals or organizations.
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Why are we debating crypto vs. AI?
To summarize, both of these technologies set out to capture the similar sentiment of revolutionizing the convenience of our lives.
Synthetix nets $20M from Web3 quant trading firm
Derivatives liquidity protocol Synthetix seals new partnership with DWF Labs, landing a $20 million investment from the quantitative trading firm.
Crypto.com gets MVP preparatory license from Dubai regulator
After completing the preparatory stage and obtaining an operational license in Dubai, Crypto.com plans to provide a comprehensive range of institutional services in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Project claiming to be 'AI-powered' drains $1M from users
The project, which is called Harvest Keeper, claimed to optimize trading processes and promised a 101% return on investment within 21 days.
Will the Fed stop rate hikes? 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin targets $30,000 as a new week of macro surprises gets going — what might happen next?
Taiwan watchdog FSC to assume authority on crypto regulation
Taiwanese lawmakers reportedly expect to finalize a crypto regulatory framework by the end of March or April at the earliest.
Australian Banking Association’s cost of living inquiry reveals bank pressure
An analysis of the rising inflation and concurrent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank proved that more than 186 banks in the U.S. are at risk of a similar shutdown if depositors decide to withdraw all funds.
Over 80 crypto firms eyeing presence in Hong Kong: Financial Secretary
Since October, more than 80 virtual asset companies have expressed interest in establishing in the city, while 23 have indicated actual plans of doing so.
Beware of fake Arbitrum Airdrops, community warns
The community has warned others to stay vigilant after reports of phishing websites and scams offering Arbitrum Airdrop tokens.
FDIC sells Signature Bank deposits to Flagstar, crypto not included
The 40 branches of Signature Bank will officially reopen and operate as Flagstar Bank on March 20.
Bitcoin ATM maker shuts cloud service after user hot wallets compromised
Bitcoin ATM manufacturer General Bytes said a hacker was able to install and run a Java application in its terminals that could access user information and send funds from hot wallets.
Fed, central banks enhance ‘swap lines’ to combat banking crisis
Currency swap lines have been used during times of crisis in the past, such as the 2008 global financial crisis and the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.
Venezuela overhauls national crypto department
A new board will lead the reorganization, headed by Anabel Pereira Fernández. The new team excludes Joselit Ramirez, who led the department since its inception in 2018.
Bitcoin hits $28k as uncertainty surrounds banks
Bitcoin's price surged to surpass the $28,000 zone, marking a 16% boost in value in the past 7-days
UBS Group doubles offer and acquires Credit Suisse for $2B
Swiss authorities agreed to change the country's regulations to bypass a shareholder vote and announce the deal over the weekend.
DefiLlama forked as internal dispute unfolds
A disagreement over the launch of a LLAMA token led core employees to fork DefiLlama blockchain on March 19.
Polygon supernets vs. Avalanche subnets: Key differences
Both Polygon supernets and Avalanche subnets are scalability solutions that help developers deploy app chains.
These 5 cryptocurrencies may continue to surprise to the upside
Bitcoin, ETH, BNB, STX, and IMX remain strong on the charts, increasing the likelihood of more gains in the near term.
Credit Suisse rescue plan may include nationalization, bondholder losses
A bank rescue plan for Credit Suisse may impose losses on its bondholders and even result in a full or partial nationalization of Credit Suisse Group AG.
Top 7 ways to earn free crypto
Learn how to earn free cryptocurrency with these seven methods, including faucets, bug bounties and more.
Bitcoin levels to watch as BTC price eyes highest weekly close in 9 months
BTC price action continues to hold higher, with analysis also flagging the 200-week moving average potentially flipping to support.
SBF shilled FTX risk model to FDIC chairman Gruenberg prior collapse
The invitation was mediated by former CFTC Commissioner Mark Wetjen, who joined FTX US as the Head of Policy and Regulatory Strategy in Nov. 2021.
Euler Finance hacker sends 100 ETH to red-flagged North Korean address
While Chainalysis suspected the involvement of North Korea in the Euler Finance hack, they highlighted the possibility of misdirection by other hackers.
Peter Schiff blames ‘too much gov’t regulation’ for worsening financial crisis
Finding the right balance between regulations and banking institutions is important for Schiff, considering that Puerto Rico regulators closed down Schiff’s bank due to non-compliance.
SVB’s UK arm issues 15M pounds in bonuses after symbolic bailout: Report
Insider sources reportedly described the bonus pool as “modest,” adding that the stock held by senior execs had been “rendered worthless” following Silicon Valley Bank UK arm’s “near-collapse.”
Switzerland preparing emergency measures for UBS' takeover of Credit Suisse: Report
The emergency preparation will allow the takeover to proceed without the usual “six-week consultation period” with shareholders, according to people familiar with the situation.
US midsize banks seek FDIC Insurance on 'all deposits' for 2 years: Report
The banking coalition reportedly argued that it would bring stability to the banking industry and reduce the chances of "more bank failures," in a letter to federal regulators.
Former Coinbase CTO makes $2M bet on Bitcoin's performance
Balaji Srinivasan has predicted Bitcoin will reach $1 million within 90 days as a consequence of hyperinflation in the United States.
SBF legal fees, BTC market cap flips Meta and USDC climbs back to $1: Hodler’s Digest, March 12-18
Sam Bankman-Fried seeks to use FTX’s corporate insurance, Bitcoin outperforming Wall Street banks in 2023 and USDC repegs after turbulent days.