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Australia Cracks Down on Crypto ATMs, Citing Inadequate AML and CTF Measures
1.4.2025
AUSTRAC, Australia’s financial services watchdog, has raised concerns that some crypto ATM providers may lack adequate anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism measures. Task Force Identifies Worrying Trends The Australian financial services industry watchdog, AUSTRAC, has claimed that some...
US Senator Pushes BITCOIN Act to Combat Debt and Declining Dollar—Urges Nation to ‘Buy, Baby, Buy’
1.4.2025
The U.S. could anchor its financial future to bitcoin under a bold new plan pushing a national reserve—“buy, baby, buy,” urges a senator as debt explodes. US Senator Demands Action on BITCOIN Act as Debt Soars—Time to ‘Buy, Baby, Buy,’ She Says U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) is ramping...
Hyperliquid DEX trading volumes cut into CEX market share: Data
31.3.2025
Hyperliquid is one of the current bull market’s standout DeFi success stories. With daily trading volumes having reached $4 billion, the exchange has become the largest decentralized (DEX) derivatives platform, commanding nearly 60% of the market.Hyperliquid still lags far behind Binance...
Crypto PAC-supported candidates make a final push to Florida voters
31.3.2025
Two Republican candidates supported by at least a combined $1.5 million in media spending from a cryptocurrency-backed political action committee (PAC) are making final pleas to voters turning out for special elections in Florida congressional districts.On April 1, voters in Florida’s 1st...
4 key Bitcoin metrics suggest $80K BTC price is a discount
31.3.2025
Bitcoin (BTC) price dropped from $87,241 to $81,331 between March 28 and March 31, erasing gains from the previous 17 days. The 6.8% correction liquidated $230 million in bullish BTC futures positions and largely followed the declining momentum in the US stock market, as the S&P 500 futures...
VC Roundup: 8-figure funding deals suggest crypto bull market far from over
31.3.2025
Venture capital funding continued to pour into the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry in March, even as market commentators sensationalized the end of the bull market amid Bitcoin’s 30% retracement. VC flows are considered a vital sign for the blockchain industry, with higher deal...
Bitcoin whale accumulation trend mirrors 2020-era bullish activity after BTC price bounces off $81K
31.3.2025
Bitcoin (BTC) price dipped below its ascending channel pattern over the weekend, dropping to $81,222 on March 31. The top cryptocurrency is set to register its worst quarterly return since 2018, but a group of whale entities are mirroring a 2020-era bull run signal. Bitcoin 1-day chart. Source:...
‘Dire consequences’ if Musk accesses SEC — US lawmaker
31.3.2025
The top Democrat on the US House Financial Services Committee issued a warning after reports suggested that Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s “government efficiency” team would be given access to data and systems at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).In a March 31 notice...
Price analysis 3/31: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, TON
31.3.2025
Bitcoin (BTC) fell 4.29% last week, but the bulls started a recovery by pushing the price back above $83,500 on March 31. However, traders are likely to remain on edge until April 2, when new US trade tariffs are set to kick in. The event could trigger a sharp, knee-jerk reaction on either side...
Bitcoin could reduce dominance of US dollar — BlackRock
31.3.2025
The US dollar could lose its status as the world’s reserve currency to Bitcoin or other digital assets if the United States does not get its debt under control, according to BlackRock CEO Larry Fink.Fink wrote in his Annual Chairman’s Letter to Investors that “decentralized...
XRP funding rate flips negative — Will smart traders flip long or short?
31.3.2025
On March 19, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced that the company had been cleared by the US Securities and Exchange Commission regarding an alleged $1.3 billion unregistered securities offering. Following the news, XRP (XRP) surged to $2.59, but the gains gradually faded as the cryptocurrency...
Trump’s focus on cartels highlights new risks for digital assets
31.3.2025
Opinion by: Genny Ngai and Will Roth of Morrison Cohen LLPSince taking office, the Trump administration has designated several drug and violent cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) and Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs). US President Donald Trump has also called for...
Bitcoin’s ‘digital gold’ claim challenged as traders move into bonds and gold hits new highs
31.3.2025
April 2 is shaping up to be a pivotal moment in global trade policy. US President Donald Trump has dubbed it “Liberation Day,” in reference to when new tariffs — exceeding 20%— will hit imports from over 25 countries. According to The Wall Street Journal, the administration...
‘Contrary to popular belief,’ regulation isn’t slowing tokenization — Prometheum CEO
31.3.2025
The market for tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) is growing by the day, but contrary to belief, the biggest hurdle to broader adoption isn’t regulation, but a lack of dedicated secondary markets for buying and selling tokenized securities, according to Prometheum founder and co-CEO Aaron...
Japan Mulls Reclassifying Crypto as a ‘Financial Product’ to Curb Insider Trading: Report
31.3.2025
Cryptocurrencies are currently categorized as a "means of settlement" under the Payment Services Act, a designation that has governed their use primarily as a payment tool rather than as investment vehicles
SEC Commissioner Calls for 7 Crypto Reforms That Corner Congress With Urgency
31.3.2025
SEC commissioner laid out a bold seven-point plan urging Congress to slash red tape, empower existing agencies, and protect peer-to-peer crypto from regulatory overreach. SEC Commissioner Pressures Congress With 7-Point Crypto Framework for Fast Reform U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)...
Coinbase Rallies Behind Incoming SEC Chair Promising Full Focus on Crypto Clarity
31.3.2025
Coinbase’s legal chief hailed the incoming SEC chair’s vow to prioritize crypto clarity, end debanking, and foster innovation as a long-awaited shift benefiting U.S. markets. Coinbase Sees Clear Skies Ahead With SEC Power Shift Favoring Digital Assets Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal...
California Unleashes Bitcoin Rights Bill, Protecting Self-Custody for 40M Americans
31.3.2025
California’s “Bitcoin Rights” bill secures self-custody for digital assets, shields crypto payments from penalties, and protects 40 million Americans’ financial freedom in the digital age. California Pushes Bitcoin Rights to the Frontline California’s Assembly has initiated legislative action...
Here’s what happened in crypto today
30.3.2025
Today in crypto, DeFi protocol SIR.trading lost its $335,000 in a hack, equivalent to its entire total value locked. Binance has introduced a CEX to DEX feature, and crypto industry professionals say US regulation must clarify banking and stablecoins before focusing on taxes.DeFi protocol...
Centralization and the dark side of asset tokenization — MEXC exec
30.3.2025
Tracy Jin, the chief operating officer at the MEXC crypto exchange, warns that tokenizing real-world assets (RWAs) carries a substantial amount of centralized risks that can lead to censorship, liquidity issues, legal uncertainty, cybersecurity problems, and asset confiscation through state...