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Biggest Movers: ZIL Rallies to 11-Month High, as SOL and WAVES Extend Recent Gains
Solana extended recent gains, as it continued to cement its place as the world’s sixth-largest cryptocurrency. ZIL also rose on...
Why has STEPN (GMT) price risen by more than 320% in two weeks?
With the majority of the altcoins seeing significant price gain lately, there is one by the name of STEPN (GMT) that has broken the...
VeChain Partners Alchemy Pay for Fiat Payment Rails and Crypto on-Ramps
PRESS RELEASE. Palo Alto, USA, March 2022 – Vechain (VET), the leading layer-1 smart contract platform has announced it is adding...
US Firms Providing Custody Services Should Account for Crypto Assets as Liability, Disclose Risk, SEC Says
US Firms Providing Custody Services Should Account for Crypto Assets as Liability, Disclose Risk, SEC Says Source
Galaxy Digital Tweaks BitGo Purchase Terms As It Awaits SEC Action
The acquisition was originally announced in May 2021 with an expectation to close that year. Source
Shiba Inu unveils Metaverse, Dogecoin founder slams it
Shiba Inu has unveiled its all-new metaverse program the ‘SHIB: The Metaverse’ which is expected to compete with the likes of...
Crypto Should Disrupt Current Anti-Money Laundering Practices, Not Adopt Them
Modern know-your-customer, anti-money laundering regulations are ineffective; crypto represents a better option to address this problem....
Zilliqa’s ‘metaverse’ debut pumps ZIL price 350% in just five days — Selloff ahead?
Zilliqa (ZIL) continues its supersonic bull run this week after reports that it will officially launch a so-called metaverse-as-a-service...
Seven common mistakes crypto investors and traders make
Investing in cryptocurrencies and digital assets is now easier than ever before. Online brokers, centralized exchanges and even...
Bitcoin suddenly dives to $46K as attention focuses on large CME futures gaps
Bitcoin (BTC) began to show fresh signs of an impending correction on March 31 as BTC price action began to eat into last weekend’s...
Ola Finance Exploited for $3.6M in Re-Entrancy Attack
The attack took place on the DeFi protocol’s implementation on the Fuse blockchain. Source
‘No Plan to Issue CBDC’ — Bank of Japan Governor
Haruhiko Kuroda, the governor of the Bank of Japan (BOJ), has said the bank is currently not planning to launch a digital currency. The...
DeFi Portal 1inch Launches Wallet App on Android
The move comes nearly one year after the app became available on Apple's iPhone. Source
The UK Wants to Regulate Crypto: Here's What That Could Look Like
The United Kingdom is set to create a broad regulatory framework detailing how cryptocurrency businesses can set up shop and operate in...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Remains Above $3,400 Despite Bullish Momentum Slowing
Ethereum was trading above the $3,400 level for a third consecutive session, however bullish momentum has somewhat eased, as market...
Binance Is Sponsoring the Grammys This Year
The crypto exchange said Web 3 initiatives with the Recording Academy are also in the works. Source
Russia Sanctions Could Spur Use of Crypto: IMF's Gopinath
Gita Gopinath advocated for a coordinated approach to fill the gap in international regulation. Source
A16z Leads $4.8M Round for P2E Gaming Startup Battlebound
Battlebound will use the capital for phased launches of its two newest game titles. Source
CleanSpark Aims to Be Among Top Bitcoin Miners With Up to 500MW Expansion
The deal with Houston-based Lancium will give CleanSpark a mining hashrate of 16 EH/s by spring 2023. Source
Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge Up 6.4% in February to Four-Decade High
Bitcoin traders were monitoring the PCE Price index for signs of whether price increases are accelerating. Source
BitMEX CEO, CFO's Bid for German Bank Fails: Report
The deal, which was expected to complete later this year, was called off by a mutual agreement, according to report. Source
First Mover Americas: Ether-Bitcoin Ratio Eyes Monthly Gain
The latest moves in crypto markets in context for March 30, 2022. Source
Biden Executive Order, Ukraine War Present US Lawmakers an Unprecedented Crypto Learning Opportunity
Ukraine’s use of crypto to secure valuable donations and the Biden Administration’s Crypto Executive Order will allow the industry to show...
Anonymous Affiliate Hacks State-Run Russian Broadcaster
NB65, a hacking group affiliated with the Anonymous collective, has allegedly breached the servers of the Russian government-controlled...
EU Parliament Votes on Privacy-Busting Crypto Rules as Industry Rails Against Proposals
The move by lawmakers Thursday is set to end even the smallest anonymous crypto transactions, and could see unregulated exchanges cut off...
‘Hold my beer’ — Terra already up $165M from buying Bitcoin as BTC stash nears Tesla’s
Bitcoin (BTC) has already netted its biggest new buyer almost $200 million in profit from price increases, data suggests. Analysis of the...
BNY Mellon to Custody Assets Backing Circle's USDC Stablecoin
The relationship likely carries publicity upside for both financial brands. Source
US grassroots adoption: the Bitcoin Lightning party in Portland
There is “grassroots evidence” that “America is adopting Bitcoin,” according to Clay Graham, founder of Rapaygo and a Bitcoin Lightning...
APENFT Marketplace Launches Testnet With an Exciting Developer Sprint
PRESS RELEASE. Singapore, Singapore / Mar 31, 2022 / – APENFT Marketplace Testnet goes live on March 31, marking a historic moment...
The Growing Digital Asset Lifeline in Ukraine
Crypto donations have been a major source of support for Ukraine’s defense and humanitarian efforts. Meanwhile, Russian citizens may also...
Solana’s SOL Highest Gainer Among Major Cryptos as Bitcoin Holds $47K
Investors are now looking to allocate to altcoins and other major cryptocurrencies as appetite for risk is back, one analyst said. Source
Zilliqa's ZIL Quadruples on Optimism Around Start of Metaverse Service Metapolis
Metapolis, a metaverse-as-a-service offering powered by Zilliqa's blockchain, is scheduled to launch on April 2. Source
FCA Extends Deadline for Crypto Firms to Meet Regulatory Requirements in UK — 33 Firms Licensed so Far
The U.K. financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has extended its April 1 registration deadline for a number of crypto...
Crypto Industry Mobilizes Against Proposed EU Transparency Rules
Crypto Industry Mobilizes Against Proposed EU Transparency Rules Source
Highlights March 31: Solana and Avalanche stand out in top 10
The crypto market as a whole was in the green at the time of writing. Crypto companies in the UK were granted an extension by the...
UAE-Based Crypto Exchange Bitoasis Obtains Provisional Approval From Dubai’s New Regulator
A major cryptocurrency exchange in the UAE, Bitoasis, has obtained provisional approval from Dubai’s new cryptocurrency regulator....
Crypto Popularity Could Pose Stability Risk, EU Watchdog Warns, as It Ponders New Powers
Fintech firms could soon face the kind of caps on lending that banks face when markets like housing overheat, the European Systemic Risk...
You can now buy Theta Fuel, powering Theta Network: here’s where
At press time, Theta Fuel’s price was $0.23 with a 24-hour trading volume of $226.3 million. It is one of today’s biggest...
Bitcoin just regained a key price trendline after its longest absence since March 2020
Bitcoin (BTC) may be consolidating at $47,000, but longer timeframes show just how significant this week’s mini bull run has been....
Bank of Spain Warns About Risk of Extended Use of Unregulated Cryptocurrencies in the Country
The deputy governor of the Bank of Spain, Margarita Delgado, gave her opinion about cryptocurrencies and how they are increasing the risks...
Top places to buy IOST, which gained 36% on news of positive developments
IOST was in the final stage of developing a cross-chain bridge to Polkadot in early March. The trial version of its cross-chain bridge...
Dotmoovs (MOOV) price is soaring and it’s up 228% today: what is fuelling the uptrend?
Several metaverse cryptocurrencies have been bullish as the crypto market traded sideways this week and one of the coins namely Dotmoovs...
Crypto Firms Weigh Options as UK Registration Deadline Looms
Crypto companies wanting to operate in the U.K. have until Thursday to receive Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) approval. So far, just 33...
ZIL is skyrocketing, up 66% today: here’s where to buy ZIL
Zilliqa is leading the market today. It has gained 270% this week since announcing the launch of Metapolis, its metaverse platform. While...
Gumi Cryptos Reveals $110 Million Fund Targeting Early-Stage Blockchain Startups
On March 30, Gumi Cryptos Capital (GCC), announced the blockchain-focused venture capital firm’s second fund that will invest $110...
Yield App Passes ‘Proof of Reserves’ Audit to Bolster Safety and Accountability of Deployed Digital Assets
PRESS RELEASE. Yield App, one of the rising and most trusted digital wealth platforms, recently underwent a thorough ‘proof of...
Shiba Inu's Metaverse Will Feature More than 100K Land Plots
Shiba Inu's Metaverse Will Feature More than 100K Land Plots Source
Leading Derivatives Exchange CME Group Launches Micro Bitcoin and Ether Options
CME Group, one of the world’s largest derivatives marketplaces, has launched micro-sized bitcoin and ether options. “The...
Crypto Exchange Blockchain.com Hits $14B Valuation in Lightspeed-Led Funding Round: Report
The raise more than doubles the previous value of the company. Source
Billionaire Mike Novogratz Says ‘People Have Realized Crypto Is Really Popular’ — Expects Softer Stance From Lawmakers
Billionaire Mike Novogratz says he is much more optimistic about the crypto market now than he was a month ago. He explained that bond...
IMF: We Need a Lot More Work Done on Crypto Regulation
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says a lot more work needs to be done on crypto regulation. “We’ve certainly seen an...
First Mover Asia: India Continues Its Restrictive Approach to Crypto; Bitcoin, Ether Run in Place
The Indian tax authority's revision in the amounts that it seized in taxes and penalties from crypto exchanges and the number of platforms...
Axie Infinity hacked for $625 million… and nobody notices
A quick Google search tells me that the biggest bank heist in history took place in Baghdad, Iraq, where $282 million was stolen. It is...
Leading NFT Marketplace Opensea to Add Solana Support in April
The largest non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace Opensea has plans to add Solana support in April. The news follows an abundance of rumors...
Aave v3 launch triggers 50% rally from long-term descending channel pattern
The decentralized finance (DeFi) market has been undergoing a period of maturation over the past year and many of last year’s fast...
DeFi sector TVL rises as investors return to a bullish crypto market
The month of March has been a tale of two halves for the cryptocurrency market and the weakness seen since the start of the year has began...
Top 3 coins to help you unlock the long-term value in DeFi
DeFi is hot, and we have seen a series of projects emerge to try and take full advantage of this emerging space in crypto. There are so...
Shiba Inu (SHIB) is looking at a 20% rally in the near term
Shiba Inu (SHIB) has enjoyed a period of rallying as the broader market saw gains in the last week or so. But even as bulls try to get the...
Flying under the radar: 3 major gainers in crypto you may have ignored
There has been a lot of talk about the crypto rally over the last two weeks or so. Many coins have posted gains in double digits, while...
The best crypto projects on Solana that have immense potential
When Solana (SOL) was launched, it was seen as the most serious alternative for Ethereum. Ever since the blockchain has seen massive...
Top 3 crypto alternatives for Axie Infinity you can consider right now
The play-to-earn space of the blockchain ecosystem has seen immense growth over the last few months. In fact, Axie Infinity, which is one...
Phoenix Suburb Now Takes Bitcoin for Utility Bills
Chandler, Arizona will take PayPal-held bitcoin, ether and litecoin for water bill payments. Source
Wave Financial unveils ADA Yield Fund to support Cardano’s DeFi ecosystem
The ADA Yield Fund starts off with $100 million and will benefit Cardano’s growing decentralised finance (DeFi) ecosystem via...
Fintech Platform Nequi Plans to Get Into the Cryptocurrency Business in Colombia
Nequi, a fintech neobank which allowed Colombian citizens to test all-digital financial services, has announced its plans for expansion...
Can Avalanche Win Over Wall Street and 'Degens' Alike?
At the inaugural Avalanche Summit in Barcelona, Spain, the speedy Ethereum alternative is looking to court users into building on its...
Bitcoiner Bruce Fenton Confirms He’s Running for New Hampshire’s Senate Seat
The long-time crypto proponent hopes to take on vulnerable incumbent Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) and is initially funding his campaign...
Market Wrap: Crypto Sentiment Improves, Though Risk Remains as Russia Plays Down Peace Talks
Bitcoin (BTC) traded in a tight range on Wednesday as geopolitical risks weighed on markets. Altcoins, however, continue to outperform...
Bitcoin Flirts With 9-Day Winning Streak, Nears $48K
Bitcoin Flirts With 9-Day Winning Streak, Nears $48K Source
How a Post-Merge Ethereum Could Attract Institutional Investment
Ethereum’s staking derivatives offer many of the qualities institutions look for in investments. Source
Polygon ID platform seeks to enhance self-agency and privacy in the Web3 space
Layer-2 Ethereum scaling solution, Polygon (MATIC) has announced the establishment of Polygon ID, an identity platform designed to...
Galaxy’s Novogratz and Bakkt’s Michael Differ on Bitcoin’s Case as Digital Gold
Bakkt CEO Gavin Michael and Galaxy Digital chief Mike Novogratz each spoke on Wednesday at the Barclays Crypto and Blockchain Summit....
Nifty Gateway Partners With Samsung to Develop ‘First-Ever Smart TV NFT Platform’
Nifty Gateway, the non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace has announced that the company has partnered with the electronics giant Samsung....
Price analysis 3/30: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, ADA, LUNA, SOL, AVAX, DOT, DOGE
Bitcoin’s (BTC) rally is taking a breather near the 200-day simple moving average (SMA) and that has resulted in what is either a minor...
Bitcoin Holding Support Above $46K; Resistance at $48K-$51K
Bitcoin (BTC) is attempting to break above an intraday trading range, but resistance around $48K-$51K could stall the rally. Momentum...
EU's MiCA Bill to Enter Next Phase of Negotiations on Thursday
The landmark Markets in Crypto Assets legislative framework will now be discussed between the European Parliament, Council and Commission....
If Money Is Speech, CBDCs Should Be Tools for Freedom
If Money Is Speech, CBDCs Should Be Tools for Freedom Source
A16z, FTX and Sequoia Lead $155M Round for LayerZero at $1B Valuation
The blockchain interoperability protocol first emerged from stealth last September. Source
Malaysia Detains Over 600 People for Stealing Electricity to Mine Cryptocurrency
In the past two years, law enforcement authorities in Malaysia have arrested hundreds of individuals for theft of electricity allegedly...
Lawmakers Want Unregulated Crypto Firms Out of the EU
Proposed anti-money laundering rules are up for a parliamentary committee vote on Thursday along with a separate provision seeking to end...
Axie Infinity owner will reimburse players after the $625 million hack
The $625 million Ronin blockchain hack is one of the biggest in the crypto industry to date. Axie Infinity players will get reimbursed...
Women-Led DAO Tackles (Lack of) Gender Diversity in Crypto
Crypto might represent the future of finance, but the fast-growing digital-asset industry still suffers from an age-old problem: A lack of...
Biggest Movers: AXS Falls Lower Following Hacks, While ZIL Climbs by Over 50%
AXS was trading lower on Wednesday, after it was reported that the Axie Infinity network Ronin suffered a breach, leading to hackers...
ECB is open to ‘simplified AML/CFT checks’ for small digital euro payments, official says
ECB Executive Board Member Fabio Panetta’s remarks come just a day to an EU vote likely to introduce KYC/AML checks for all crypto...
Eldridge, a16z Lead $620M Financing Round for Fintech Cross River Bank
Coinbase, Stripe, Affirm, and Rock Loans among Cross River’s clients. Source
A Digital Dollar May Help the Poor, but It’s Far From a Done Deal
Financial inclusion is a big driver behind looking into a possible U.S. central bank digital currency, but whether or not it would solve...
Inside the Ukrainian Crypto Startup Waging Cyberwar on Russia
Hacken helps crypto businesses with cybersecurity. Now, with the war at home, it’s also leading a guerilla offensive against the Russian...
Planet of the Bored Apes: BAYC’s success morphs into ecosystem
Nonfungible tokens (NFT) continue to make waves in mainstream media, with projects such as “Bored Ape Yacht Club” no more pertinent an...
Helium Becomes Nova Labs After Raising $200M in Fresh Capital
COO Frank Mong said the firm wanted to make a clear distinction between the parent company and the network itself. Source
Bitcoin sentiment hits ‘greed’ in 2022 first amid calls for $45K BTC price pullback
Bitcoin (BTC) sentiment is seeing its first significant test of the rally to year-to-date highs as bullish gains dry up. The start of Wall...
ECB Official Calls for ‘Less Tolerant’ Approach to Bitcoin ‘Gambling’
Policymakers should take a "less tolerant" approach to technologies like Bitcoin, the European Central Bank’s Fabio Panetta said...