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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

Crypto Market Stumbles as Bitcoin and Ethereum Face Downward Pressure

Crypto Market Stumbles as Bitcoin and Ethereum Face Downward Pressure

The crypto market took a noticeable hit on Sunday, with its global valuation slipping by 2.02% to land at $2.69 trillion. Leading the declines were major players like Bitcoin and Ethereum, which struggled to maintain their footing as losses rippled across the digital asset landscape. Bitcoin, the market’

Argentina Unveils Robust Crypto Oversight Framework to Boost Transparency

Argentina Unveils Robust Crypto Oversight Framework to Boost Transparency

Argentina is stepping into the spotlight of global cryptocurrency with a freshly minted regulatory framework designed to tighten oversight of virtual asset service providers (VASPs). Known as Resolution No. 1058, this initiative from the country’s Comisión Nacional de Valores (CNV) introduces a comprehensive set of rules aimed at ensuring

UK Crime Agency Officer Accused of Stealing 50 Bitcoin in 2017, Now Worth $4.2 Million

UK Crime Agency Officer Accused of Stealing 50 Bitcoin in 2017, Now Worth $4.2 Million

In a striking development from the United Kingdom, prosecutors have accused a National Crime Agency officer of pilfering 50 Bitcoin back in 2017, a theft that has ballooned in value over the years. The Crown Prosecution Services has greenlit Merseyside Police to bring charges against Paul Chowles, a 42-year-old NCA

MoonPay Bolsters Dominance with Strategic Acquisition of Stablecoin Platform Iron

MoonPay Bolsters Dominance with Strategic Acquisition of Stablecoin Platform Iron

In a move that solidifies its position as a leader in the web3, MoonPay has announced its acquisition of Iron, a cutting-edge stablecoin infrastructure developer. The deal comes just months after MoonPay’s purchase of Helio, a cryptocurrency payments platform, signaling the company’s aggressive push to expand its offerings

Steak ‘n Shake Sparks Buzz with Bitcoin Payment Tease

Steak ‘n Shake Sparks Buzz with Bitcoin Payment Tease

Fast food giant Steak ‘n Shake has once again stirred the pot with a tantalizing hint at embracing Bitcoin payments. On March 7, 2025, the chain took to X with a simple yet provocative question: “Should Steak ‘n Shake accept Bitcoin?” The post quickly caught fire, drawing many social media

BNY Mellon Teams Up with Circle to Boost USDC Stablecoin Services

BNY Mellon Teams Up with Circle to Boost USDC Stablecoin Services

In a bold step toward uniting the worlds of traditional finance and decentralized finance, Bank of New York (BNY) Mellon, the oldest financial institution in the United States, has announced an expanded partnership with Circle, the company behind the USD Coin (USDC) stablecoin. This collaboration marks a significant advancement in

Lawmaker Pushes to Lock In Trump’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve with New Legislation

Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

Lawmaker Pushes to Lock In Trump’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve with New Legislation

A bold move is underway in Washington as U.S. Representative Byron Donalds, a Republican from Florida, prepares to unveil legislation aimed at securing President Donald Trump’s Bitcoin reserve and national stockpile for the long haul. Sources close to the matter reveal that this bill is designed to enshrine