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Ether.Fi token launch hits $360m cap instantly
19.3.2024
On Monday, Ether.Fi rolled out its acclaimed ETHFI governance token, producing an airdrop that apparently symbolizes the major factor in ensuring the decentralization of the platform’s liquid staking protocol. During the day, the token was traded at a price range of $3 to $3.50, building up...
Crypto Lender Genesis Agrees to $21 Million SEC Fine, Funds to Await Bankruptcy Claim Settlements
19.3.2024
Genesis Global Capital has settled with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and agreed to pay a $21 million civil penalty. The SEC further disclosed that the regulator will “not receive any portion of the penalty until after payment of all other allowed claims by the bankruptcy court...
Crypto trader GCR bought Shiba Inu Behind ‘Dogwifhat’ Meme Auctions NFT for 1,210 Ether
19.3.2024
The NFT of the original photo of Achi wearing a woven beanie was put up for auction on the Ethereum blockchain on March 15. Meanwhile, a South Korean Instagram user revealed that Achi, the Shiba Inu subject of the “Dogwifhat” meme, was their pet. The owner of the Shiba Inu has...
Microstrategy Expands Bitcoin Holdings: Acquires 9,245 BTC After Successful Convertible Note Sale
19.3.2024
On Tuesday, the business intelligence firm Microstrategy announced it completed a $603.75 million offering of convertible senior notes due 2031. After the announcement, Microstrategy’s founder Michael Saylor announced the company acquired 9,245 bitcoin for $623 million using the proceeds...
OKX Delists Tether’s USDT for EU Users Amid Regulatory Concerns
19.3.2024
OKX has discontinued support for cryptocurrency trading pairs involving Tether's USDT stablecoin for users based in the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA).
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TOKI facilitates interoperable Japanese Stablecoin transfers through IBC
19.3.2024
It is another proud moment for TOKI, and they have made cross chain swapping of Japanese Stablecoin via IBC a crystal clear reality. TOKI’s IBC-backed technology has again shot into the limelight by conceptualizing BNB and Ethereum chain transfers on a public testnet. It may mark the adoption...
Nigeria and Turkey Biggest Adopters of Crypto in 2024
19.3.2024
Looking into the share of cryptocurrency owners in 56 countries as of February 2024, Nigeria and Turkey lead the pack, according to data from Statista. But what does the world map look like?
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Is It Too Late to Buy Avalanche? AVAX Price Soars 22% Amid $6 Million Raise by Eco-Friendly Protocol
19.3.2024
Avalanche (AVAX) is up 22% from where it was this time seven days ago as it holds onto more gains than any other top fifty cryptocurrency in the midst of a market-wide pullback today. AVAX currently changes hands at $57.73, a marked decline of about 5.2% from its price 24 hours ago, according...
Bitcoin Falls to Sub-$63K as Market Awaits Federal Reserve’s Next Move
19.3.2024
On Tuesday, the value of bitcoin fell to a low of $62,355, experiencing a decline of over 7% against the U.S. dollar in the last 24 hours and a decrease of 12.4% in the past week. This downturn led to the liquidation of a substantial number of bitcoin long positions, with more than $180 million...
Crypto Entities That Neglect AI and Machine Learning Investment Will Lag Behind, Warns Binance CTO
19.3.2024
Rohit Wad, the chief technology officer (CTO) of Binance said his platform has increased its compliance budget in recent years to ensure it achieves the “highest regulatory compliance standard.” According to Wad, Binance has used a compliance budget, which rose 35% year over year...
BRLA Digital a game changer in cross-border payments
19.3.2024
BRLA Digital is becoming a game changer in cross-border payments and cryptocurrency framework through its inventive services. The BRLA Token is a stablecoin attached to the Brazilian Real (BRL) at the core of its ecosystem. It was created to initiate effortless and low-cost transactions and provide...
Crypto whales are seen accumulating BTC, ETH, and LINK
19.3.2024
The crypto market is trembling; however, whales are least bothered by that fact. If anything, they have begun accumulating three major tokens in their portfolios. These include Bitcoin’s BTC, Ethereum’s ETH, and Chainlink’s LINK. They are heavily betting on the future with a long-term plan...
Hong Kong Launches Second Phase of Its CBDC Pilot Program
19.3.2024
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority announced the launch of the second phase of the pilot of its CBDC, the digital Hong Kong dollar (e-HKD). This new phase will focus on furthering the research on already examined use cases for the currency, including programmability and tokenization, and adding...
Grayscale Investments Submits Revised Application for Spot Ethereum ETF
19.3.2024
Grayscale Investments’ Chief Legal Officer announced that the firm has submitted a revised Form 19b-4 for spot Ether exchange-traded funds. The officer, Craig Salm, stated that investors are seeking access to ethereum via a spot Ethereum ETF. Listing on the NYSE Grayscale Investments,...
Flash Crash on Bitmex Sends Bitcoin Tumbling to $8,900
19.3.2024
Bitcoin’s price on Bitmex plummeted to $8,900 in a flash crash late Monday, diverging significantly from the global average price of around $67,400, due to large sell orders on the XBT/USDT pair. Bitmex is investigating the incident, which involved over 850 BTC being sold, causing...
Standard Chartered Raises Bitcoin Target: BTC Could Hit $150K This Year, $250K Next Year
19.3.2024
Standard Chartered has raised its bitcoin forecast, predicting that the cryptocurrency’s price could reach $250,000 next year and $150,000 this year. The bank also adjusted its ether forecast as it anticipates the approval of a spot ether exchange-traded fund (ETF) by the U.S. Securities...
Binance CEO Now Expects Bitcoin Price to Top Earlier Estimate of $80K This Year
19.3.2024
Binance CEO Richard Teng now expects the price of bitcoin to surpass his earlier estimate of $80,000 this year. The executive anticipates continued significant inflows into U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as endowments and family offices increase bitcoin exposure in their investment...
Nigeria’s SEC Proposes 400% Registration Fee Increase for Crypto Firms
19.3.2024
Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has put forward amendments to the regulatory framework governing platforms offering cryptocurrency services, suggesting a significant increase in registration fees for crypto exchanges.
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Spanish Court Upholds Privacy Watchdog’s Decision to Halt Worldcoin Activities
19.3.2024
The Audiencia Nacional (National Hearing), a Spanish special tribunal, has maintained the measures that the AEPD, the private data watchdog in the country, has taken against Worldcoin. The court determined that the defense of the general interest of protecting the people’s data must prevail...
Argentine Senate Passes Reform Creating Cryptocurrency Entities Registry
19.3.2024
The Argentine Senate passed a law that creates a registry for any institution that offers cryptocurrency services in the country. The CNV, the Argentine securities enforcer, will manage this registry, which also establishes obligations for crypto companies to deliver personal information on their...