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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 the country. Source
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 uncertainty has gradually risen. With prices trading near resistance levels, bulls have pulled back, giving way to bears looking at...
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 how digital assets can be a force for good. Source
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 television and radio broadcasting company. According to social media reports, the hackers are preparing to release hundreds of...
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 from the financial system. Source
‘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 wallet related to blockchain protocol Terra reveals that since it began amassing BTC in Q1 this year, it is up $165 million. Terra...
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 Network (LN) enthusiast. At a Bitcoin Lightning festival held in Portland, United States over the weekend, the Bitcoin LN clocked...
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 in the evolution of the TRON NFT ecosystem. APENFT holds unique insights into the development of the NFT markets with a long-term...
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 embrace crypto more as their economy and currency craters due to international sanctions. Source
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 firms to meet its regulatory requirements. The British regulator has registered 33 crypto firms so far and 12 firms are holding...
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 country’s financial regulator to get their approval affairs straightened out. Texas will require large-scale crypto asset miners to...
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. Binance and FTX have also been green-lighted by the regulator. Bitoasis Pursuing License From Dubai’s New Crypto 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 Board said. Source
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 gainers, adding 16.39% to its value. This brief guide has everything you need to know about the Theta Fuel network and coin, including...
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. According to the Golden Ratio Multiplier (GRM) metric, on March 27, BTC/USD reclaimed an essential support zone for securing...
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 in today’s economy. At an event hosted by PWC called “A climate of change,” Delgado explained that the...
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 with Ethereum will be launched in April. This will give users on Ethereum access to quicker and cheaper transactions. IOST users will...
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 (MOOV) has rallied by more than 228% today. At press time $MOOV was trading at $0.02192 up 228.72% having hit a daily high of...
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 have passed the regulator’s checks. Source
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 Solana also gained on news of an OpenSea integration, ZIL has outpaced SOL by far. If you are attracted to unique features and...
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 million in early-stage blockchain startups. The second fund follows GCC’s initial $21 million fund that backed seed stage...
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 reserves’ audit. The inspection was conducted by Armanino LLC, the firm responsible for auditing Kraken – one of the...
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 launch of these micro-sized options builds on the significant growth and liquidity we have seen in our micro bitcoin and micro ether...
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 sell-offs and increased crypto adoption have boosted the prices of cryptocurrencies, particularly bitcoin. “I think you are...
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 increase in the use of cryptocurrencies before this war, and we’ve seen it happen more in emerging markets than in...
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 it targeted reflects the government's harsh stance toward digital assets; Solana has a banner day. Source
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 suspected that it was an inside job, orchestrated by several bank guards. The average bank robbery in America, meanwhile, 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 that said the company would be adding Solana in the near future. Opensea Confirms Solana Support After a Myriad of Rumors and...
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 risers have faded into obscurity but this does not mean the formerly “famous” protocols have not continued to build....
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 to fade. Bitcoin’s (BTC) strong move above the $40,000 level is helping to lift sentiment across the sector, and DeFi...
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 many DeFi projects too, and each of them offers its own investment merits and demerits. But here is why investing in DeFi is a good...
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 coin up and up, they have had to face several major resistance zones in the process. But SHIB could swing up by 20% in the near...
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 others like Zilliqa have hogged the headlines with their massive uptrends. Why has the crypto market surged anyway? Here are some...
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 growth and continues to attract a host of top projects as well. But why is Solana highly rated by developers around the world? Here are...
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 of the main projects in play-to-earn, saw massive gains in 2021. Here is why play-to-earn will continue to grow: There is...
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 liquidity and other resources. Wave Financial has announced the launch of Wave ADA Yield Fund, a $100 million fund aimed at...
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 after having parted ways with Bancolombia, the bank that gave it its origin. These plans include an entry into the cryptocurrency...
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 subnets. Source
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 with $5 million of personal bitcoin wealth. Source
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 BTC, which means traders are still comfortable with risk. Source
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 complement the decentralized finance and decentralized application (DApp) economies by providing users greater privacy and sovereignty...
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. Source
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. The two firms have been working on the “first-ever smart TV NFT platform” and Nifty Gateway is already integrated...
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 pullback or consolidation in BTC and select altcoins. In the last few days, Terraform Labs has been on a Bitcoin buying spree. The...
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 signals remain positive, which could keep buyers active over the short-term. Source
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. Source
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 used to mint digital currencies. The country’s police force has also confiscated equipment worth millions of dollars....
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 anonymous crypto transactions in the European Union. Source
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 following an exploit on the Ronin blockchain that resulted in millions of dollars worth of ether and the stablecoin USDC. Sky Mavis,...
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 gender diversity. Here's how one group is trying to address the nagging issue. Source
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 stealing over $620 million from the blockchain-based trading and battling game. This came as ZIL was trading by over 50% higher during...
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 transactions. The European Central Bank is still considering a central bank digital currency (CBDC) – a digital euro. There...
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 the problem has yet to be determined. Source
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 internet. Source
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 example of the potential of the space. Some of the biggest names in Hollywood are proud owners of Bored Ape NFT avatars, which has no...
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 Street trading on March 30 failed to induce a fresh advance on BTC/USD, which threatened to lose support at $47,000. From...
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 Wednesday, citing the high energy needed to generate new coins. Source
ECB Offical 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 Wednesday, citing the high energy needed to generate new coins. Source
Sky Mavis Pledges to Reimburse Players Following Axie Infinity Hack
The company behind the popular play-to-earn game made the promise after a $625 million hack. Source
As Bitcoin’s Hashrate Remains Elevated, BTC’s Mining Difficulty Expected to Reach a Lifetime High
During the last month, Bitcoin’s hashrate has been coasting along above the 200 exahash per second (EH/s) zone, minus a number of drops here and there above and below that range. Following two difficulty changes that saw the difficulty decrease by 1.84%, the...
Kucoin: 44% of Germans are ‘motivated’ toward crypto investing
KuCoin’s Into the Cryptoverse 2022 report shows that nearly half of the German population sees crypto as part of “the future of finance.” 35% of investors do it for passive income. More women are showing curiosity in 2022, with 53% of those showing...
Small Digital Euro Payments Won’t Need Laundering Checks, ECB Official Says
AWAIT CONFIRMATION WEDS PM BRUSSELS TIME The proposals regarding the potential future central bank digital currency come as lawmakers prepare to scrap anonymous bitcoin payments. Source
Solidus AITECH Founder Paul Farhi Talks Artificial Intelligence and High-Performance Computing
Using the world’s first AI utility token AITECH, Government Authorities, Megacorps, SMEs, and Professionals will be able to acquire AI services through Solidus’ Artificial Intelligence infrastructure. AITECH can be purchased, staked, or held as a...
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Trades at Discount in Japanese Yen Markets
The latest moves in crypto markets in context for March 30, 2022. Source
Money Market Platform Burrow Raises $5M to Launch on NEAR
Burrow is a non-custodial liquidity pool platform similar to Aave and Compound. Source
Analyst Still Positive on Stronghold Digital Despite Miss, Citing Miner’s Low Costs
The bitcoin miner’s stock tumbled more than 30% after it missed earnings estimates and said it won’t reach its 2022 hashrate goal. Source
Terra smash buys $139M Bitcoin, wallet reaches 31,000 BTC
Watch out Michael Saylor! Do Kwon, the CEO of Terraform Labs is hot on the Microstrategy CEO’s heels. The Terra wallet has now amassed almost $1.5 billion in Bitcoin (BTC) following another huge BTC purchase. The wallet address thought to belong to Terra (while not...
MENA Climate Week notes blockchain’s potential for climate action
Panelists at the recent MENA Climate Week 2022 examined how blockchain technology can contribute to green initiatives. Hosted by Dubai’s Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, and the World Green Economy Organization along...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC, ETH Consolidate Below Key Resistance Levels
Following strong gains during Wednesday’s session, bitcoin and ethereum both saw prices consolidate below key resistance levels. BTC remained marginally above $47,300, with ETH trading close to $3,400. The global crypto market cap was 0.48% lower as of writing....