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President Trump Set to Make History at Digital Asset Summit in New York

President Trump Set to Make History at Digital Asset Summit in New York

On Thursday, March 20, President Donald Trump will take the stage at the Digital Asset Summit in New York City, marking a significant moment for both the cryptocurrency industry and his administration. This highly anticipated morning address will be a groundbreaking event, as it represents the first time a sitting

Bitcoin Surpasses $84K as Investors Await Federal Reserve’s Next Steps

Bitcoin Surpasses $84K as Investors Await Federal Reserve’s Next Steps

Bitcoin has pushed past the $84,000 mark, drawing attention from investors as the Federal Reserve prepares to wrap up its latest meeting. The cryptocurrency rose by 3.49% in the past 24 hours, reaching $84,191.67 according to Bitcoin Markets. This uptick follows a week of modest gains,

North Carolina Lawmakers Propose 10% Investment into Bitcoin ETFs for State Funds

North Carolina Lawmakers Propose 10% Investment into Bitcoin ETFs for State Funds

North Carolina lawmakers have put forward a new bill (SB327) that could see the state allocate up to 10% of its public funds into Bitcoin exchange-traded products, marking a notable step in the growing trend of cryptocurrency adoption by U.S. states. Introduced on Monday by Representative Destin Hall, alongside

XRP Price Climbs as Ripple CEO Announces End to SEC Lawsuit

XRP Price Climbs as Ripple CEO Announces End to SEC Lawsuit

The cryptocurrency XRP experienced a significant increase in value following an announcement from Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse that the Securities and Exchange Commission has decided to abandon its appeal in the legal battle against the payments company. As of the latest, XRP’s price rose by nearly 14%, reaching $2.

Breaking Down Michael Saylor’s New ‘Strife’ Bitcoin Perpetual Stock Offering

Breaking Down Michael Saylor’s New ‘Strife’ Bitcoin Perpetual Stock Offering

Michael Saylor, CEO of Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, announced the launch of a new financial instrument: $STRF or "Strife," perpetual preferred stock. This new innovative offering targets institutional investors and select high-net-worth individuals, aiming to fuel Strategy’s aggressive Bitcoin acquisition strategy. This development marks another chapter in Saylor’

Bo Hines Reveals Trump Administration’s Goal to Secure as Much Bitcoin as Possible

Bo Hines Reveals Trump Administration’s Goal to Secure as Much Bitcoin as Possible

The Trump administration has set its sights on a transformative economic strategy with the establishment of the Bitcoin reserve. Bo Hines, the Executive Director of the Presidential Council of Advisers for Digital Assets, recently detailed this ambitious initiative in a recorded talk. Appointed by President Donald Trump, Hines officially assumed

Solana Seeker Phone Hits Testing Phase with Summer 2025 Launch Planned

Solana Seeker Phone Hits Testing Phase with Summer 2025 Launch Planned

Solana Mobile has officially kicked off testing for its much-anticipated Web3 smartphone, dubbed the Solana Seeker, with plans to begin shipping the device in the summer of 2025. This latest announcement marks a significant step forward for the company as it aims to bridge the gap between cutting-edge blockchain technology

Raydium Takes on Pump.fun with New Memecoin Launchpad on Solana

Raydium Takes on Pump.fun with New Memecoin Launchpad on Solana

The decentralized exchange Raydium, a cornerstone of the Solana blockchain, is gearing up to challenge Pump.fun with a new memecoin launchpad of its own. This strategic pivot arrives roughly a month after reports surfaced that Pump.fun, a popular token creation platform, was experimenting with a custom-built automated market

EOS Rebrands into Vaulta, Targets Web3 Banking with New Token Launch

EOS Rebrands into Vaulta, Targets Web3 Banking with New Token Launch

EOS is back, the public blockchain that debuted in 2018 as a challenger to Ethereum, is rebranding to Vaulta. This transformation aligns with the platform’s new focus on “web3 banking,” a growing sector that blends decentralized technology with financial services. The announcement, made on Tuesday, comes as the EOS

Justin Sun Announces Tron Integration With Solana, Expands Plans for Cross-Chain Innovation

Justin Sun Announces Tron Integration With Solana, Expands Plans for Cross-Chain Innovation

Justin Sun, the founder of TRON, revealed that TRX will soon integrate with the Solana blockchain. Sun expressed his readiness to buy and collaborate, signaling a potential partnership that could reshape how these two major blockchain ecosystems interact. This announcement hints at a strategic effort to enhance cross-chain compatibility and

Xapo Launches Bitcoin-Backed USD Loans for Long-Term Holders

Xapo Launches Bitcoin-Backed USD Loans for Long-Term Holders

Xapo Bank has introduced a new Bitcoin backed US dollar loan product aimed squarely at long-term Bitcoin holders. Announced today, this offering allows pre-approved clients to borrow up to $1 million while retaining ownership of their Bitcoin assets. Based in Gibraltar and regulated by the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission, Xapo

New York Law Firm Launches Class Action Lawsuit Over LIBRA Token Scandal

New York Law Firm Launches Class Action Lawsuit Over LIBRA Token Scandal

In a significant legal move, New York-based Burwick Law has initiated a class action lawsuit against Kelsier Ventures, KIP Protocol, and Meteora, accusing the entities of orchestrating a deceptive launch surrounding the LIBRA token. Filed on March 18, 2025, the lawsuit alleges that the token’s developers engaged in manipulative

New Trojan Malware Targets Crypto Wallets, Microsoft Warns

New Trojan Malware Targets Crypto Wallets, Microsoft Warns

A fresh cybersecurity threat has emerged, putting crypto users on alert. Microsoft security researchers have uncovered a sophisticated piece of malware, dubbed StilachiRAT, designed to infiltrate and compromise popular crypto wallet extensions like MetaMask, Phantom, and Coinbase Wallet. First detected in November 2024, this remote access trojan has undergone thorough

Venezuelan Minister Highlights Crypto’s Role as 25% of Global Trade Shifts Beyond US Dollar

Venezuelan Minister Highlights Crypto’s Role as 25% of Global Trade Shifts Beyond US Dollar

In an era of transformative global commerce, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil has spotlighted a remarkable shift in international trade, with up to 25% of transactions now potentially conducted outside the US dollar’s dominance, increasingly facilitated by cryptocurrencies. Speaking on the evolving financial landscape, Gil tied this development to

Trump’s World Liberty Financial Sells $550 Million in WLFI Tokens to Market Buyers

Trump’s World Liberty Financial Sells $550 Million in WLFI Tokens to Market Buyers

World Liberty Financial, a DeFi project by President Donald Trump, has completed a significant milestone by selling $550 million worth of its WLFI tokens to buyers across two rounds of token sales. Launched on October 15, 2024, the company announced the successful closure of these offerings, which took place in

Standard Chartered Slashes Ethereum Price Target from $10K to $4K, Citing Layer 2 Challenges

Standard Chartered Slashes Ethereum Price Target from $10K to $4K, Citing Layer 2 Challenges

In a surprising shift, Standard Chartered has significantly revised its year-end 2025 price target for Ethereum, dropping it from an optimistic $10,000 to a more conservative $4,000. This 60% reduction reflects growing concerns about structural hurdles within the Ethereum ecosystem, particularly the rising influence of Layer 2 solutions.

Elon Musk Raises Eyebrows with Claims of Magic Money Computers at Treasury

Elon Musk Raises Eyebrows with Claims of Magic Money Computers at Treasury

In a recent video clip that has sparked widespread curiosity, Elon Musk, the innovative mind behind Tesla, SpaceX, and X, introduced a provocative concept he calls "magic money computers." Speaking with a mix of intrigue and skepticism, Musk described these systems as government computers capable of generating and

Pump.fun Revenue Drops to Four-Month Low as Platform Seeks Revival Through New Features

Pump.fun Revenue Drops to Four-Month Low as Platform Seeks Revival Through New Features

Pump.fun, a prominent platform in the Solana based memecoin ecosystem, is facing a challenging period as its revenue has fallen to a four-month low. Data from DefiLlama reveals that the platform’s protocol fee revenue reached $791,500 on March 17, reflecting a steep 94% decline from its January

Trump’s Pro-Crypto Policy Raises Concerns Over Global Financial Stability, ECB Official Warns

Trump’s Pro-Crypto Policy Raises Concerns Over Global Financial Stability, ECB Official Warns

A senior European Central Bank official has expressed apprehension about the Trump administration’s strong support for cryptocurrency, suggesting it could set the stage for significant financial disruptions on a global scale. François Villeroy de Galhau, who serves as the Governor of the Bank of France and sits on the

Michael Saylor’s Strategy Boosts Bitcoin Holdings with New $10.7 Million Purchase

Michael Saylor’s Strategy Boosts Bitcoin Holdings with New $10.7 Million Purchase

Business intelligence firm Strategy, previously known as MicroStrategy, has once again expanded its Bitcoin portfolio with a recent acquisition. Between March 10 and March 16, the company purchased 130 Bitcoin at an average price of $82,981 per coin, totaling $10.7 million. This move reinforces Strategy’s position as

OKX Halts DEX Aggregator Amid Lazarus Group Misuse and EU Regulatory Pressure

OKX Halts DEX Aggregator Amid Lazarus Group Misuse and EU Regulatory Pressure

OKX, a prominent crypto exchange, has temporarily suspended its decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator services. The decision, announced on Monday, comes in response to alleged misuse by the notorious Lazarus Group and mounting scrutiny from European Union regulators. This development follows reports that the aggregator was exploited to launder a portion

Texas Teen Gang Faces Charges After Violent Crypto Robbery Attempt on Twitch Star Amouranth

Texas Teen Gang Faces Charges After Violent Crypto Robbery Attempt on Twitch Star Amouranth

Four teenagers have been arrested and charged following a violent home invasion targeting Kaitlyn Siragusa, widely known as Amouranth, a prominent Twitch and OnlyFans streaming personality. The incident, which unfolded earlier this month in her Houston residence, has sent shockwaves through the community and raised fresh concerns about the safety

How Fetch.ai Is Shaping the Future of Decentralized AI

Artificial Intelligence

How Fetch.ai Is Shaping the Future of Decentralized AI

The Bitcoin and crypto landscape is undergoing a transformation, driven by the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). This technology is colliding with blockchain, another groundbreaking innovation, to create a powerful synergy that’s reshaping industries and redefining organizational operations. As businesses increasingly integrate artificial intelligence into their systems, they face

Solana Celebrates Five Years of Blockchain Innovation and Growth

Solana Celebrates Five Years of Blockchain Innovation and Growth

On March 16, 2025, the Solana blockchain marked its fifth anniversary, reflecting on a remarkable journey since its launch on Block 0 in March 2020. The platform’s significant achievements include processing over 408 billion transactions, maintaining a network of more than 1,300 validators, and achieving a decentralized exchange

Why Bitcoin’s Quantum Computing Dilemma Could Spell Doom If Controversial Soft-Fork Happens

Quantum Computing

Why Bitcoin’s Quantum Computing Dilemma Could Spell Doom If Controversial Soft-Fork Happens

The rise of quantum computing has ignited a fresh controversy in the Bitcoin community, with a prominent figure advocating a drastic measure that some fear could threaten the cryptocurrency’s foundational principles. Jameson Lopp, a well-known Bitcoin developer, published an essay titled “Against Allowing Quantum Recovery of Bitcoin,” proposing a