Bybit asks DAO to return fees earned from hack transactions
ParaSwap DAO members were split, with some supporting the conditional return of the fees and others voting against the refund.
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Crypto Markets Are Misreading Trump’s Strategic Reserve, Says Bitwise CIO
The crypto markets have whipsawed following President Donald Trump’s unexpected announcement of a strategic crypto reserve over the weekend. Bitwise Asset Management’s Chief Investment Officer (CIO), Matt Hougan, contends that traders are…
Animoca Brands revenue climbs as AI cuts costs by 12%
Animoca Brands co-founder and executive chairman Yat Siu expects continued growth through 2025 due to a more crypto-friendly regime in the US.
Ether shorter gains $68M on 50x leverage as ETH drops 11%
The risky short bet was made in anticipation of Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade as Ether fell nearly 11% amid growing global trade concerns.
Bitcoin price metric that called 2020 bull run says $69K new bottom
Bitcoin bull market momentum is due to return, but a “cooling off period” of up to three months may come first, Timothy Peterson says as he reveals a new BTC price floor.
Sygnum adds off-exchange crypto custody to Deribit with Fireblocks tech
Sygnum’s off-exchange custody platform allows traders to mirror assets held in Sygnum’s custody while trading on an exchange like Deribit.
Memecoin market crashes 56% since December peak amid fading hype
Memecoin industry observers predict a consolidation of major memecoins such as Dogecoin, Shiba Inu and the Official Trump memecoin.
AUSTRAC Tightens Screws on Crypto Exchanges, Warns of Enforcement Action
The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre has announced that peer-to-peer cryptocurrency exchanges will be required to capture user information starting March 31, 2026. Reporting Suspicious Transactions The Australian financial agency…
Ethereum Price ‘Between Heaven And Hell’: $2,000 Level Retest Key For ETH’s Next Move
On Tuesday, Ethereum (ETH) retested the $2,000 support zone, falling below this level for the first time in over a year. Some analysts suggested the second-largest crypto risks a 40% correction as its price attempts to hold its support level…
Ethereum Pectra upgrade live on testnet, but mainnet may face delays
Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade was successfully deployed on the Sepolia testnet, but developers may delay the mainnet launch due to unresolved issues on Holesky.
‘Victim-blaming’ Americans can deter crypto scams reporting — Regulator
State securities official Claire McHenry warned that AI and cryptocurrency ATMs are fueling a rise in digital asset fraud, disproportionately affecting seniors.
Tether Strengthens Regulatory Focus With New CFO
Tether has appointed Simon McWilliams as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead its efforts toward a full financial audit, reinforcing its commitment to transparency. The move comes as Tether expands its institutional reach. Tether Appoints…
Tether USDt custody and transfers ‘not restricted’ under MiCA — ESMA
The European Securities and Markets Authority confirmed that MiCA rules do not explicitly ban non-compliant stablecoin custody and transfers.
Bitcoin’s Next Stop: $75,500? Analyst Reveals Historical ‘Magnet’ Level
An analyst has pointed out how the 50-week moving average (MA) of Bitcoin has historically acted as a sort of magnet for the asset’s price. 50-Week MA Is Currently Situated At $75,500 For Bitcoin In a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez has…
Pornstar Shoots Armed Robbers Who Were After Her $20M Bitcoin Fortune
The adult actress claims she was suddenly dragged out of bed and violently pistol-whipped before shooting one of the assailants. Armed Robbers Target Pornstar’s $20M Bitcoin, But She Fights Back Famous pornstar and Twitch streamer Kaitlyn…
Ex-girlfriend of crypto ‘Godfather’ pleads guilty to $2.6M tax charge
Iris Ramaya Au, the ex-girlfriend of Adam Iza, known as the crypto “Godfather,” copped to failing to report over $2.6 million she gained from her ex-boyfriend’s crimes.
5 Aggressive Strategies Trump Could Use to Build a Colossal Federal BTC Reserve
The U.S. government could rapidly build a strategic bitcoin reserve under the Trump administration through five key methods: seizing assets, accepting tax payments, purchasing directly, selling federal assets for BTC, and borrowing bitcoin via…
Ethereum Weekly RSI Drops To Lowest Level Since May 2022 – More Selling Pressure Ahead?
Over the last week, Ethereum (ETH) has dropped 13.8%, currently trading at the critical $2,000 support level. While the digital asset’s weekly Relative Strength Index (RSI) has hit its lowest point in three years, analysts warn that further…
Bitcoin will ‘likely continue to consolidate’ in this pullback phase — Analyst
Bitcoin long positions may “become viable” after long-term seller supply increases again, says one crypto analyst.
Olympian breakdancer Raygun’s brother accused of crypto-linked crime
Australia’s finance regulator alleges that Brendan Gunn dealt with the possible proceeds of crime from “victim investors who deposited funds for conversion to cryptocurrency.”
Metaplanet stock jumps 19% as it buys the dip with 497 Bitcoin purchase
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has bought Bitcoin for the second time this week, which has seen its share price jump 19% so far in the Tokyo trading day.
OFAC Blacklists Iran-Based Nemesis Admin, 49 Crypto Addresses in Post-Takedown Sanctions
The U.S. Department of the Treasury blacklisted 49 bitcoin (BTC) and monero (XMR) addresses connected to Behrouz Parsarad, an Iran-based figure accused of overseeing the defunct Nemesis darknet marketplace (DNM), as part of persistent initiatives…
Dogecoin (DOGE) Attempts Rebound—Will Recovery Gain Momentum?
Dogecoin started a fresh decline below the $0.2150 zone against the US Dollar. DOGE tested $0.1820 and is now consolidating below the $0.2150 resistance. DOGE price started a fresh decline below the $0.2150 and $0.2100 levels. The price is trading…
Mexican billionaire says he’s ‘all in’ on Bitcoin with 70% exposure
Mexican entrepreneur Ricardo Salinas, who first bought Bitcoin at $200 around 12 years ago, has increased his Bitcoin exposure from 10% to 70% over the past four and a half years.
$1 Billion Liquidated in 24 Hours as Bitcoin Drops Below $83,000
The cryptocurrency market has experienced a sharp downturn, with Bitcoin’s price dropping below $83,000. This decline has led to a wave of liquidations totaling $1 billion over the past 24 hours, as leveraged traders faced significant losses amid…
Blockstream to launch Bitcoin lending funds with multi-billion investment
Blockstream is set to launch three funds in total, two of which will allow institutional investors to lend and borrow with Bitcoin collateral.
France Warns: Seizing Russian Assets Could Wreck Europe’s Economy
France is resisting calls to seize frozen Russian assets for Ukraine aid, warning that confiscation would violate international law, destabilize the eurozone, and set dangerous economic precedents. France Stands Firm Against Seizing Russian Assets…
XRP Bulls on Edge—Could the Downtrend Continue?
XRP price started a fresh decline below the $2.650 resistance. The price is now consolidating losses and might face resistance near the $2.550 zone. XRP price started a fresh decline below the $2.650 zone. The price is now trading above $2.40 and…
Bitcoin will face ‘significant resistance’ reclaiming $94K: Analysts
Bitcoin may struggle to hold and continue higher above the $94,000 price level it was last trading at on March 3, according to crypto analysts.
Reddit co-founder trying to buy TikTok and bring it ‘on chain’
Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian confirmed he’s joined up to a deal to bring TikTok under US ownership to help it avert the Trump administration’s planned nationwide ban.