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XRP and Solana led all altcoin-based exchange-traded product (ETP) inflows during the week ending March 21, according to digital asset investment firm CoinShares.Other altcoin inflows were comparatively modest, with Polygon (MATIC) logging $400,000 and Chainlink (LINK) adding $200,000.Sentiment toward altcoins remained mixed overall, as Ether (ETH) alone saw significant outflows totaling $86 million. Other notable outflows included Sui (SUI), with $1.3 million, Polkadot (DOT), with $1.3 million and Tron (TRX), with $950,000.Despite Ether’s substantial outflows dragging down the altcoin sector, digital assets collectively reversed a five-week streak of net outflows, registering inflows of $644 million. Bitcoin (BTC) led this recovery with inflows amounting to $724 million, snapping its own five-week negative streak.Ethereum outflows pull down altcoins ETP performance, but Bitcoin carries digital assets. Source: CoinSharesAs Cointelegraph reported, Ethereum has now experienced net weekly outflows for four consecutive weeks, while Bitcoin recorded its largest net inflow since January.Related: Bitcoin ETFs log first net inflows in weeks, while Ether outflows continueSentiment on digital assets ETPs shifting across the worldCoinShares noted that the majority of inflows originated from the US, which accounted for $632 million, driven primarily by BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). Positive sentiment, however, extended beyond the US, with Switzerland leading other regions at $15.9 million, followed closely by Germany ($13.9 million) and Hong Kong ($1.2 million).Canada and Sweden lead outflows. Source: CoinSharesStars lining up for Solana and XRPAlthough altcoins collectively suffered a net outflow driven primarily by Ethereum’s performance, Solana and XRP emerged as the standout altcoin performers. In Solana’s case, the US market is poised to introduce its first Solana futures exchange-traded funds (ETF), potentially paving the way for a future spot Solana ETF.Related: XRP and Solana race toward the next crypto ETF approvalIn Bitcoin’s case, the approval of futures-based ETFs was initially favored by regulators due to the existence of a regulated market (the Chicago Mercantile Exchange), which provided assurances against potential market manipulation. However, this raised controversy over the SEC’s continued rejection of spot Bitcoin ETFs, which directly hold the cryptocurrency. A pivotal lawsuit by Grayscale successfully challenged this inconsistency, compelling the SEC to revisit its stance and ultimately paving the way for approval of the long-awaited spot Bitcoin ETFs.Meanwhile, XRP has seen a significant boost from the recent dismissal by the SEC of its long-running lawsuit against Ripple Labs.Magazine: Memecoins are ded — But Solana ‘100x better’ despite revenue plunge 

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The Israeli financial markets regulator has shut down the crypto exchange Bitin for offering crypto trading services without the required license, reinforcing the country’s regulatory stance on crypto firms. The Israeli Capital Markets, Insurance, and Savings Authority has shut down…

Bloomberg’s major commodity expert issues a big Bitcoin warning

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GCash has added support for USDC, making it easier for Filipinos to send, save, and spend digital dollars. Over 100 million GCash users can now buy, hold, and send USDC through GCrypto, the app’s crypto platform.  USDC differs from Bitcoin and Ethereum because it holds its value through a direct link to U.S. dollar rates, […] The post GCash Brings USDC to Mobile Wallet in the Philippines appeared first on Altcoin Buzz.

Algorand and its token, ALGO, are positioned by developers as the foundation for a future borderless economy. However, the ALGO coin has been struggling in the past month. Is Algorand a good investment? When will this token rise? Find out…

Strategy unleashed a $584 million bitcoin buy, amassing 506,137 BTC as Saylor eyes a $13 million price target and envisions bitcoin erasing the national debt. Strategy Now Hodls 506,137 BTC After Massive $584M Bitcoin Buy—Are Bears Done? Software intelligence firm Microstrategy (Nasdaq: MSTR), which recently rebranded as Strategy, announced on March 24 that it had […]

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WIF, BONK, FLOKI get Binance bots, but USDC is real winner

Australia is moving forward with new regulations for crypto exchanges. The plan, according to sources, is to bring them under the same financial rules as other industries.  The government recently announced that these changes would ensure better consumer protection while also addressing the issue of de-banking. Some of the proposed changes will affect crypto exchanges, […] The post Australia Plans Crypto Rules, Tackles De-banking appeared first on Altcoin Buzz.

Abu Dhabi Global Market has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Chainlink to explore blockchain regulation, tokenization, and emerging technologies.  The agreement will support blockchain projects registered with Abu Dhabi Global Market by providing access to Chainlink’s infrastructure and expertise.…

Cryptocurrency values are rising from the bottom of the charts. CAKE and KAVA have overtaken the moving average lines.

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Update: the CTO of TradingView told Cointelegraph in comments that the reports of a bug were inaccurate, and the Twitter user partially withdrew his earlier claims that the tool was broken. Popular chart analysis service TradingView reportedly contains a bug in the Fibonacci retracement technical analysis tool, according to a tweet by self-proclaimed certified Elliott wave analyst Cryptoteddybear published on June 13. The Elliott wave principle is a type of technical analysis for predicting prices in financial markets by looking at recurring patterns. In a video that he uploaded to YouTube, the analyst explains that the tool does linear calculations when in logarithmic charts, which he notes is a significant issue for Elliot wave traders. The official Twitter account of the company behind the charting service answered his tweet, announcing that the issue is being investigated, to which Cryptoteddybear answered: “Thank you @tradingview for finally taking this issue seriously.” The first reports of the bug, posted over five years ago (in November 2014) on consumer community platform getsatisfaction, have been reportedly ignored by the company. Another report submitted on the same platform, dated June 3, 2017, has seen the official TradingView account answer in the thread: “Hi, you are right, we have a planned task to fix this. Thanks for bringing this to our attention.” However, the problem apparently has not yet been solved. Cryptoteddybear claims that a company representative told him that he asked the technicians to increase the priority given to solving the bug. As Cointelegraph recently reported, TradingView is one of the platforms that added the “CIX100” index — an AI-powered index for the 100 strongest-performing cryptocurrencies and tokens. At the beginning of the current month, cryptocurrency analytics company Coin Metrics announced that it has acquired digital asset index firm Bletchley Indexes and plans to launch crypto smart beta indexes. As of press time, TradingView has not responded to a request for comment.

Bitcoin analysts are closely watching the weekly close to assess the cryptocurrency’s price trajectory for the coming week, as both traditional and crypto markets remain directionless amid a mix of global trade war fears and easing inflation concerns.Bitcoin's (BTC) price may see more downside next week unless it manages to close the week above the $85,000 psychological mark, according to Ryan Lee, chief analyst at Bitget Research.“Bitcoin’s relief rally after the FOMC meeting and lower CPI readings has analysts eyeing a weekly close above $85,000, as critical for resuming upside momentum,” Lee told Cointelegraph, adding:“A close above this level could prevent a drop to $76,000 and signal strength, while $87,000 would provide even clearer bullish confirmation. Macro factors like steady rates and cooling inflation support risk assets, but the Sunday close will be decisive.”BTC/USD, 1-year chart. Source: CointelegraphBitcoin’s price has been lacking momentum, rising only 0.9% over the past week, Cointelegraph Markets Pro data shows. A disappointing weekly close risks a revisit to the previous week’s price low of $76,600.Related: Whale closes $516M 40x Bitcoin short, pockets $9.4M profit in 8 daysMarkets should “pay attention” to long-term holder accumulation: AnalystWhile Bitcoin may experience short-term downside, the relief rally after the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting was a positive sign for market participants, according to Enmanuel Cardozo, market analyst at Brickken real-world asset (RWA) tokenization platform.Instead of short-term fluctuations, investors should pay attention to long-term Bitcoin holder accumulation to gauge BTC’s trend, the analyst told Cointelegraph, adding:“Long-term holders continue to stack, as we’ve seen in on-chain data, the accumulation by these holders, quietly building since the dip is what we should be paying attention to.”Long-term holders resumed their Bitcoin accumulation at the beginning of February, buying over $21 billion worth of Bitcoin since.BTC: Total supply held by long-term holders, year-to-date chart. Source: GlassnodeThe total Bitcoin supply held by long-term holders increased by over 250,000 BTC in less than two months, from 13.1 million BTC on Feb. 11 to over 13.3 million on March 22, Glassnode data shows.Related: Trader nets $480K with 1,500x return before BNB memecoin crashes 50%BTC/USD, 1-day chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewDespite a wave of positive regulatory and crypto-specific developments, global tariff fears will continue to pressure the markets until at least April 2, according to Nicolai Sondergaard, a research analyst at Nansen.Magazine: Bitcoin’s odds of June highs, SOL’s $485M outflows, and more: Hodler’s Digest, March 2 – 8

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Ether needs to reclaim the “macro” range above the $2,200 mark to amass more upside momentum as crypto markets remain pressured by global macroeconomic concerns until at least the beginning of April.Ether (ETH) price is down over 51% during its three-month downtrend after it peaked above $4,100 on Dec. 16, 2024, TradingView data shows.ETH/USD, 1-day chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewTo stage a reversal from thncoinglis downtrend, Ether price needs to reclaim the “macro range” above $2,200, wrote popular crypto analyst Rekt Capital in a March 19 X post:“If price can generate a strong enough reaction here, then #ETH will be able to reclaim the $2,196-$3,900 Macro Range (black).”ETH/USD, monthly chart. Source: Rekt CapitalMeanwhile, Ether's open interest surged to a new all-time high on March 21, raising investor hopes that large traders are positioning for a rally above $2,400.Ether futures aggregate open interest, ETH. Source: CoinGlassEther remains unable to gain significant momentum despite positive crypto regulatory developments, such as the US Securities and Exchange Commission dropping the lawsuit against Ripple.Some analysts expect traditional and cryptocurrency markets to be pressured by global trade war concerns until at least the beginning of April, when countries may find a resolution to the retaliatory tariffs.Related: Trader nets $480K with 1,500x return before BNB memecoin crashes 50%ETH whales only ones buying: Nansen analystWhile some crypto traders often blame large investors, or whales, for market downturns, these participants are simply “playing the market in any direction,” according to Nicolai Sondergaard, a research analyst at Nansen.The analyst said during Cointelegraph’s Chainreaction daily X show on March 21:“The ETH whales in the 10k to 100k have actually been accumulating ETH, whereas everyone else has been dumping.”The Crypto Debanking Crisis: #CHAINREACTION https://t.co/nD4qkkzKnB— Cointelegraph (@Cointelegraph) March 21, 2025Related: Bitcoin’s next catalyst: End of $36T US debt ceiling suspensionThe number of addresses with at least $100,000 worth of Ether started rising at the beginning of March, from just over 70,000 addresses on March 10 to over 75,000 on March 22, Glassnode data shows.ETH: Number of Addresses with Balance ≥ $100k. Year-to-date chart. Source: Glassnode In comparison, there were over 146,000 wallets with over $100,000 in ETH balance on Dec. 8, when Ether's price was trading above $4,000.Despite the potential for short-term volatility, investors remain optimistic for the rest of 2025, VanEck predicted a $6,000 cycle top for Ether’s price and a $180,000 Bitcoin (BTC) price during 2025.Magazine: SEC’s U-turn on crypto leaves key questions unanswered

Opinion by: Nick Denisenko is the chief technology officer and co-founder of BrightyYou can’t fight it. Crypto investments and transactions are on the up. The technology is seamless in crossing borders and making international transactions convenient. Many people report this as a reason for choosing to receive payments in crypto. Using cryptocurrency to pay bills is becoming increasingly popular as digital currencies gain wider acceptance. And, with the number of digital nomads expected to exceed 60 million by 2030, the shift toward crypto has glaring consequences for businesses attracting talent in a global market. Crypto companies are multinational by default. Spread across the globe, they’re no stranger to paying salaries in crypto. But today, the traditional economy also leans toward crypto payments for a straightforward reason. Crypto promises to unlock talent from across the world. There are tricky compliance issues involved in hiring employees from abroad. By using crypto, companies will unlock the opportunity to pay — and work with — those who best fit their needs.Foreign hires could even be cheaper and a better fit than locals. With border-crossing crypto fintech, the traditional economy will follow in the footsteps of crypto businesses, and location will no longer make up a competitive edge in hiring. The workforce becomes truly globalIn the past, businesses tended to hire locally. Some contractors could be hired from abroad, but their scope was minimal. Although relocation was possible, the core staff was local. In some ways, this was easier — little cultural friction or language barriers — but it also cost businesses an arm and a leg.Hiring and paying remote employees was expensive — or worse, outright tricky. In some locations, payments could be hit with commissions and sometimes even account suspension. Contemporary procedures are often no better — the regulations can be rigid and unforgiving. For example, employees from certain countries will struggle to open a bank account in USD. Recent: Tether USDt tops salary payments and savings in EU in 2024 — BrightyThat’s where the beauty of crypto lies. You can open up a stablecoin account in minutes, enabling you to receive your salary without problems. For example, Binance covers most local currencies, meaning that employees can also cash out on home ground. There is a strong demand for more businesses to accept crypto as a measure to grow crypto usage as a salary. People want to earn and spend this money. There’s been robust growth in salary payments in crypto, and it’s an emerging trend. The possibility of paying employees in crypto already is and will continue to shape businesses worldwide.Crypto payments enhance global hiringCrypto payments matter financially. Employers are becoming increasingly aware that specific roles can be easily outsourced, and crypto payments streamline this process. With potential savings to avoid paying for the company’s jurisdiction, the payout from crypto can be high. Another implication is the skills businesses are seeking. When employees are paid using crypto, it doesn’t really matter where they are from — and, with passport color brushed aside, employers are instead zeroing in on the skills of prospective hires. These have always been important, but are even more so now. When employers can browse internationally for talent, proving you’re a real pro in your field could be the difference between nailing that job offer and missing out. Continuous education will become the norm as the workforce sharpens its skills.Strong communication skills will be particularly in demand. This is perfectly understandable — remote teams from across the world could have quite varied communication styles. Some could be pushovers — some, fundamental authorities. Effectively adjusting to different working approaches will become fundamentally important. Even a surge in the number of intercultural mediation and communication coaches is expected in the coming years.Crypto will narrow the competition in finding talent by allowing recruiters to hone in on desirable skills. It will also open up the geography of the potential workforce: Employees from Latin America and Asia will collaborate more and more with Europe and the US.That’s not to say that the changes are without drawbacks. Labor markets in the US and Europe could be hit hard. These workforces are the most expensive because of compliance and regulations. With businesses increasingly able to look abroad for talent, domestic hires could see turbulent times.Finally, there will be changes in the professions using crypto. Currently, most tech jobs are covered by crypto payments. But soon, the tech will go beyond the realm of the deep IT sector, as designers, tech writers, marketing managers, scriptwriters, operational managers and finance officers, among others, will use the technology. Another positive sign is that crypto transactions will change the creator economy and the industry of donations. These groups will begin to further accept payments from all over the world.The growth of technologyCrypto is expanding. The tech is at the cutting edge of convenience and speed for international payments and investments. Crucially, this expansion is being met with shifts in the workforce — recruitment, skillset and location. Businesses that pay in crypto can afford to seek talent beyond their own borders. Let’s take borders out of the question and move location aside — talent can be found everywhere.Opinion by: Nick Denisenko is the chief technology officer and co-founder of Brighty.This article is for general information purposes and is not intended to be and should not be taken as legal or investment advice. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed here are the author’s alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph.

Ethereum’s native token, Ether (ETH), has lost half of its value in the past three months, crashing from $4,100 in December 2024 to as low as around $1,750 in March 2025. Nevertheless, it is now well-positioned for a sharp price rebound.65% ETH price rebound in play by JuneFrom a technical standpoint, Ether’s price is eyeing a potential breakout as it retests a long-term support zone. Historically, bounces from this multi-year support have led to explosive rallies — most notably gains of over 2,000% and 360% during past cycles.ETH/USD two-week price chart. Source: TradingViewAs of March 23, the ETH/USD pair was hovering near $2,000, close to the given support area. A bounce from this zone can lead the price toward $3400 by June—up 65% from current prices. This level coincides with the lower boundary of Ether’s prevailing descending channel resistance.Source: Ted PillowsConversely, a decline below the support zone could push the ETH price toward the 200-2W exponential moving average (200-2W EMA; the blue wave in the first chart) at around $1,560.BlackRock’s crypto funds hold over $1B in ETHEther’s bullish outlook appears as institutional confidence in Ethereum grows stronger. BlackRock’s BUIDL fund now holds approximately a record $1.145 billion worth of Ether, up from around $990 million a week ago, according to data from Token Terminal. Capital deployed across BlackRock’s BUIDL fund. Source: Token TerminalThe fund primarily focuses on tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), with Ethereum remaining the dominant base layer. While the fund diversifies across chains like Avalanche, Polygon, Aptos, Arbitrum, and Optimism, Ethereum remains its core allocation.BlackRock’s latest addition of ETH signals rising institutional confidence in Ethereum’s role as the leading platform for real-world asset tokenization.Related: Ethereum open interest hits new all-time high — Will ETH price follow?Ethereum’s bullish case also coincides with a sharp uptick in whale accumulation. The latest onchain data from Nansen shows that since March 12, 2024, addresses holding 1,000–10,000 ETH have grown their holdings by 5.65%, while the 10,000–100,000 ETH cohort has risen by 28.73%. Ethereum whale holdings. Source: NansenThough addresses holding more than 100,000 ETH remain relatively stable, this accumulation trend underscores rising conviction among large investors.This article does not contain investment advice or recommendations. Every investment and trading move involves risk, and readers should conduct their own research when making a decision.

Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor hinted at an impending Bitcoin (BTC) purchase after the company raised additional capital this week through its latest preferred stock offering.The executive shared a Sunday Bitcoin chart on X, hinting at another BTC purchase the following day — when traditional financial markets reopen — alongside the playful caption, “needs more orange.”According to SaylorTracker, the company’s most recent BTC acquisition occurred on March 17, when Strategy purchased 130 BTC, valued at $10.7 million, bringing its total holdings to 499,226 BTC.Strategy’s total Bitcoin purchases. Source: SaylorTrackerStrategy’s March 17 BTC acquisition represents one of its smallest purchases on record and came after a two-week break in buying.On March 21, the company announced the pricing of its latest tranche of preferred stock. The preferred stock was sold at $85 per share and featured a 10% coupon. According to Strategy, the offering should bring the company approximately $711 million in revenue.Michael Saylor continues evangelizing for the Bitcoin network, inspiring dozens of publicly traded companies to adopt BTC as a treasury asset and petitioning the US government to buy more of the scarce digital commodity.Strategy’s BTC acquisitions in 2025. Source: SaylorTrackerRelated: Michael Saylor’s Strategy to raise up to $21B to purchase more BitcoinSaylor pushes for the US government to purchase 25% of BTC’s total supplySaylor wrote that the US government should acquire 25% of Bitcoin's total supply by 2035 — when 99% of the total BTC supply has been mined.The executive also petitioned for the US government to adopt a comprehensive framework for all digital assets in a proposal titled, A Digital Assets Strategy to Dominate the 21st Century Global Economy.Saylor giving his 21 Truths of Bitcoin speech at the Blockworks Digital Asset Summit. Source: CointelegraphSpeaking at the recent Blockworks Digital Asset Summit, the Strategy co-founder presented his 21 Truths of Bitcoin speech. The executive told the audience:"Gold still underperforms the S&P Index by a factor of two or more, so there is only one commodity in the history of the human race that was not a garbage investment — the one commodity is Bitcoin — a digital commodity."Despite the recent market downturn, Strategy is still up over 28% on its BTC investment and is sitting on over $9.3 billion in unrealized gains.Magazine: ‘China’s MicroStrategy’ Meitu sells all its Bitcoin and Ethereum: Asia Express

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Bitcoin (BTC) circled $85,000 into the March 23 weekly close as excitement over a key trend change brewed.BTC/USD 1-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewBitcoin price meets decisive RSI setupData from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD finding strength during weekend trading.Up 1.5% on the day, Bitcoin edged higher as part of a broad crypto market uptick, which also lifted various major altcoins.“I think this next week will be telling where the market wants to head for the next higher timeframe move,” popular trader Daan Crypto Trades wrote in part of his latest X analysis, noting the closing position of CME Group’s Bitcoin futures.BTC/USD 15-minute chart. Source: Daan Crypto Trades/XThe post echoed the broader market sentiment as traders eyed the potential for a fresh push higher into the monthly close.Popular trader and analyst Rekt Capital reiterated encouraging breakout signs on daily timeframes for Bitcoin’s relative strength index (RSI).“The Daily RSI is showcasing early signs of retesting the Downtrend dating back to November 2024 as new support,” he reported.BTC/USD 1-day chart with RSI data. Source: Rekt Capital/XFor fellow analyst Matthew Hyland, however, current price levels held deeper significance.For the first time in six months, he revealed on the day that BTC/USD was about to seal a key bullish RSI divergence on weekly timeframes.“BTC can make weekly bullish divergence for the first time since September tonight,” he confirmed on X.“Currently in position.”BTC/USD 1-week chart with RSI data. Source: Matthew Hyland/XBull market to return in “a couple of weeks?”Elsewhere, trading team Stockmoney Lizards shrugged off the idea that Bitcoin risked entering a long-term bear market.Related: Here’s why Bitcoin price can’t go higher than $87.5KThe local bottom, it told X followers in its latest market analysis, lay at $76,000 — a level already revisited earlier this month.“While many are panicking and declaring a bear market, the long-term trend channel (green lines) remains firmly intact,” it summarized alongside a chart showing BTC price fluctuations around an average trend line during bull markets. “This correction doesn't invalidate the uptrend - it confirms it.”BTC/USD 1-week chart. Source: Stockmoney Lizards/XStockmoney Lizards acknowledged that upside continuation may take some time.“This test doesn’t guarantee an immediate pump, but history indicates we're approaching a bottoming zone,” it concluded.“How long does this take? Well, nobody knows. These days, news, macroeconomic signals etc. can determine the duration of our correction. Educated guess: a couple of weeks.”This article does not contain investment advice or recommendations. Every investment and trading move involves risk, and readers should conduct their own research when making a decision.

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Bitcoin (BTC) bulls are trying to make a comeback by maintaining the price above the 200-day simple moving average ($84,899) over the weekend. Bitget Research chief analyst Ryan Lee told Cointelegraph that Bitcoin needs to close above $85,000 this week to signal strength and “prevent a drop to $76,000.” Lee added that a close above $87,000 would give a clearer bullish confirmation.Tariff wars have rocked both traditional markets and the cryptocurrency markets in the past few days. Nansen research analyst Nicolai Sondergaard believes the markets may remain under pressure until April 2. While speaking on Cointelegraph’s Chainreaction daily X show, Sondergaard said that if the tariffs get dropped, it could act as “the biggest driver at this moment.”Crypto market data daily view. Source: Coin360Although analysts remain bullish for the long term, some expect a short-term decline. Analyzing previous bear market declines, market analyst and author Timothy Peterson said in a post on X that the current bear market should only last for 90 days. The analyst anticipates a fall in the “next 30 days followed by a 20-40% rally sometime after April 15th.”If Bitcoin starts a sustained recovery, several altcoins could follow suit. What are the top cryptocurrencies that look strong on the charts?Bitcoin price analysisBitcoin is struggling to rise and sustain above the 20-day exponential moving average ($85,246), but a positive sign is that the bulls have not ceded much ground to the bears.BTC/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewThat increases the possibility of a break above the 20-day EMA. If that happens, the BTC/USDT pair could rise to the 50-day SMA ($90,469) and thereafter to $95,000.Conversely, if the price turns down from the 20-day EMA and breaks below $81,000, it suggests that the bulls have given up. That could sink the pair to $80,000 and subsequently to $76,606. Buyers are expected to defend the $76,606 level because a break below it may deepen the correction. There is strong support at $73,777, but if the level falls, the next stop could be $67,000.BTC/USDT 4-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewBoth moving averages are flattish, but the relative strength index (RSI) has risen into the positive zone. That suggests the bullish momentum is picking up. The first sign of strength will be a close above $87,500. That could open the gates for a rise to $92,500 and later to $95,000.The advantage will tilt in favor of the bears on a break and close below $80,000. That could sink the pair to solid support at $76,606.Toncoin price analysisToncoin (TON) turned down from the $4 level on March 20, but the bulls have held the price above the moving averages.TON/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewThe moving averages are on the verge of a bullish crossover, and the RSI has jumped into the positive zone. That improves the prospects of a break above $4. If that happens, the TON/USDT pair could surge to $5.This positive view will be invalidated in the near term if the price turns down and breaks below the 20-day EMA ($3.39). That could pull the pair to $2.81 and then to the solid support at $2.73.TON/USDT 4-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewThe pair is taking support at the 20-EMA on the 4-hour chart, signaling that the bulls are buying the dips. However, the bears are unlikely to give up easily. They will fiercely defend the $3.80 to $4 overhead zone. Sellers will be back in command on a break and close below $3.28. That could start a fall toward $2.90.On the upside, a break and close above $4 signals an advantage to the buyers. There is minor resistance at $4.14, but it is likely to be crossed. The pair may run toward $4.67.Avalanche price analysisAvalanche (AVAX) has been in a strong downtrend, but the positive divergence on the RSI suggests that the bearish momentum may be weakening.AVAX/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewThe AVAX/USDT pair has been clinging to the 20-day EMA ($19.76), increasing the likelihood of a breakout. If that happens, the pair could climb to the 50-day SMA ($22.41) and subsequently to the $25.12 to $27.23 resistance zone. Such a move suggests that the downtrend could be ending.On the other hand, the downtrend may resume if the price turns down from the 20-day EMA and breaks below the $15.27 support. That could extend the decline to $11.AVAX/USDT 4-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewThe pair has been trading inside a narrow range between $20.10 and $18.12 on the 4-hour chart. The 20-EMA is trying to move up, and the RSI is in the positive territory, giving a slight advantage to the bulls. If the price breaks above $20.10, the pair may ascend to $21.20 and then to $22.50.Alternatively, if the price turns down and breaks below $18.12, it suggests that the bears are trying to retain control. The pair may slump to $16.95 and eventually to $15.27.Related: Why is Bitcoin price stuck?Near Protocol price analysisNear Protocol (NEAR) has been in a strong downtrend, but it is showing early signs of starting a reversal.NEAR/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewThe positive divergence on the RSI suggests that the bears are losing their grip. A break and close above the 50-day SMA ($3.05) could strengthen the bulls, opening the gates for a rally to $3.65. Sellers are expected to aggressively defend the $3.65 level, but if the bulls prevail, the NEAR/USDT pair may rise to $5.Contrarily, if the price turns down and breaks below $2.48, it suggests that the bears remain in control. The pair could then drop to the solid support at $2.14.NEAR/USDT 4-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewThe 4-hour chart has been trading above the 20-EMA, indicating that the bulls are holding on to their positions as they anticipate another leg higher. A break above $2.83 could start a move toward $3.25. Sellers are expected to defend the $3.25 level, but if the bulls pierce the resistance, the next stop could be $3.65.This optimistic view will be negated in the near term if the price turns down and breaks below the moving averages. The pair may decline to $2.48 and, after that, to $2.34.OKB price analysisOKB (OKB) has been trading inside a descending channel pattern, indicating buying near the support line and selling close to the resistance line.OKB/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewThe OKB/USDT pair picked up momentum after breaking out of the 20-day EMA ($48.39) on March 14. The pair is facing selling near $$54, which could pull the price down to the 20-day EMA. A shallow pullback suggests that the bulls are not rushing to the exit, increasing the possibility of a rally to the resistance line.Contrary to this assumption, if the price continues lower and breaks below the 50-day SMA ($47.56), it signals that the bears remain active at higher levels. The pair may then tumble to $45.OKB/USDT 4-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewSellers are trying to pull the price below the 50-SMA on the 4-hour chart. If they succeed, it could weaken the bullish momentum. There is support at $48, but if the level breaks down, the pair could drop to $45.Instead, a solid bounce off the 50-SMA suggests that the sentiment remains positive and bulls are buying on dips. The up move could resume above $54, opening the doors for a rally to the resistance line.This article does not contain investment advice or recommendations. Every investment and trading move involves risk, and readers should conduct their own research when making a decision.

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The Bitcoin (BTC) mining hashprice — a miner’s daily revenue per unit of hash power expended to mine blocks — has remained constant at around $48 per petahash per second (PH/s), despite a slight 1.4% uptick in Bitcoin difficulty.Data from CoinWarz shows that the Bitcoin difficulty climbed to 113.76 trillion at block 889,081 on March 23, up from the 112.1 trillion difficulty in the previous epoch.According to TheMinerMag, a hashprice below $50 places financial stress on miners running older hardware such as the Antminer S19 XP and S19 Pro.The older hardware, coupled with declining network transaction fees, risks pushing some miners into unprofitable territory — forcing them to turn off their hardware until they upgrade their application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) or network conditions change.Mining firms have been struggling since the April 2024 Bitcoin halving, which slashed the block subsidy to 3.125 BTC per block mined, generally increasing network difficulty, and the recent downturn in the crypto markets due to macroeconomic uncertainty.Bitcoin mining difficulty. Source: CoinWarzRelated: SEC says proof-of-work mining does not constitute securities dealingMiners have a rough start to 2025Research from financial services firm JPMorgan shows that publicly listed Bitcoin mining companies collectively lost 22% of their share value in February 2025.Even miners who diversified operations into artificial intelligence and high-performance computing data centers to shore up revenue lost through mining activities are facing financial pressures, the JPMorgan report found.The financial services firm pointed to the release of DeepSeek R1 — an open-source AI model trained at a fraction of the cost of leading models yet performing on par with closed-source alternatives — as a source of strain on large AI data centers.Although the Bitcoin network’s hashrate oscillates in the short term, the long-term trend is up only. Source: CryptoQuantA steadily rising network hashrate, which is the sum total computing power in the Bitcoin network, is also creating increased competition among miners, who must expend greater computing resources to remain profitable.Fears of a prolonged trade war between the United States and Canada, alongside constant tariff headlines, have put miners on edge.Threats from Canadian officials to levy tariffs on energy exports to the United States place even more pressure on the already struggling industry.Magazine: Korea to lift corporate crypto ban, beware crypto mining HDs: Asia Express

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Cathie Wood, founder of the ARK Invest investment firm, will give the inaugural lecture for El Salvador’s new Urban Centers for Welfare and Opportunities (CUBO) AI program, a public education initiative spearheaded by the government of El Salvador.According to El Salvador’s Bitcoin Office, the program will bring university-level AI courses to students and professionals and follows the country’s highly successful CUBO Bitcoin (BTC) and Lightning Network developer program.The program will leverage industry experts to provide AI education to the public. El Salvador’s Bitcoin Office wrote in a March 23 X post:“As El Salvador turbocharges its transformation into the ultimate tech and financial powerhouse of the region, CUBO AI will arm students and professionals in the country with the tools to dominate the AI frontier.”El Salvador continues to attract crypto businesses and foreign direct investment as the Central American country positions itself as a regional tech and digital finance hub.Cathie Wood, left, meets with El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele, center, and economist Art Laffer, right, in May 2024. Source: El Salvador’s Bitcoin OfficeRelated: El Salvador acquired over 13 BTC since March 1, despite IMF dealEl Salvador becoming a regional tech hub amid education and investment pushEl Salvador has taken several steps to establish itself as a regional hub for innovation, including integrating Bitcoin classes into public education, leveraging geothermal energy to mine BTC, and passing pro-crypto and AI policies.Cathie Wood met with El Salvador President Nayib Bukele in May 2024 to discuss the future of digital assets and AI policy in Central American countries, including potential education initiatives tailored by ARK Invest.Wood left the meeting confident that El Salvador could increase its gross domestic product (GDP) tenfold over the next five years if it continues pursuing its tech-focused agenda.“The President could scale El Salvador’s GDP 10-fold during his next 5-year term,” Wood wrote in a May 2024 X post that praised Bukele as forward-thinking.In September, Bukele also met with Elon Musk to discuss artificial intelligence and other 21st-century technologies, including crypto.Musk likewise praised Bukele as “an amazing leader,” and the two continue to build rapport that could potentially lead to collaboration between the businessman and the government of El Salvador.Magazine: El Salvador’s national Bitcoin chief has been orange-pilling Argentina

Today in crypto, ARK Invest founder Cathie Wood will give the first lecture of El Salvador’s CUBO AI public education program, and analysts are following the $85,000 weekly close for a sign of more Bitcoin upside, with one suggesting a Bitcoin bottom could be forming. Bitcoin bottom forming as Fed eases, Trump softens on tariffs, says analystBitcoin may have bottomed and could rebound toward $90,000 after US President Donald Trump signaled a willingness to ease tariffs and the Federal Reserve resisted short-term pressure last week, according to 10x Research’s founder Markus Thielen.“Bitcoin is attempting to form a bottom, supported by Trump’s recent shift toward ‘flexibility’ on the upcoming April 2 reciprocal tariffs, softening his earlier rhetoric,” 1Thielen said in a March 23 report.Bitcoin’s bottoming formations over the last two years. Source: 10x ResearchThe Federal Reserve signaled in its March 18-19 meeting that it would also “look past short-term inflationary pressures, laying the groundwork for potential future easing,” Thielen added.“Powell’s mildly dovish tone suggests that the Fed's put remains intact, providing further support for a recovery in stock prices.”10x Research’s Bitcoin reversal indicators have turned bullish as a result, with Bitcoin’s (BTC) 21-day moving average now at $85,200, Thielen noted.Cathie Wood to give inaugural lecture for El Salvador’s AI public education programARK Invest founder Cathie Wood is kicking off El Salvador's AI education program by giving the inaugural lecture for the public education initiative.In a March 23 X post, El Salvador’s Bitcoin Office wrote that the program would leverage industry experts to provide university-level artificial intelligence education to students and professionals. The Bitcoin Office added:“This is the only national education program bringing in top-tier field experts to blow young minds! We are rolling out the red carpet for a powerhouse lineup of heavy hitters — big names with epic achievements.”Wood previously met with the president of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, to discuss the future of crypto and AI policy in the Central American country.Cathie Wood, left, met with El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele, center, and economist Art Laffer, right, to discuss policy. Source: El Salvador’s Bitcoin OfficeWood said El Salvador could increase gross domestic product (GDP) tenfold over the next five years if the country continues to focus on pro-innovation policies. Bitcoin needs weekly close above $85k to avoid correction to $76k: analystsBitcoin analysts are eying the weekly close to gauge Bitcoin’s price trajectory for next week, as traditional and crypto markets are lacking direction amid a mix of global trade war fears paired with easing inflation concerns.Bitcoin's (BTC) price may see more downside next week unless it manages to close the week above the $85,000 psychological mark, according to Ryan Lee, chief analyst at Bitget Research.“Bitcoin’s relief rally after the FOMC meeting and lower CPI readings has analysts eyeing a weekly close above $85,000, as critical for resuming upside momentum,” Lee told Cointelegraph, adding:“A close above this level could prevent a drop to $76,000 and signal strength, while $87,000 would provide even clearer bullish confirmation. Macro factors like steady rates and cooling inflation support risk assets, but the Sunday close will be decisive.”BTC/USD, 1-year chart. Source: CointelegraphBitcoin’s price has been lacking momentum, rising only 0.9% over the past week, Cointelegraph Markets Pro data shows. A disappointing weekly close risks a revisit to the previous week’s price low of $76,600.

Fidelity Investments has filed to register a tokenized version of its US dollar money market fund on Ethereum — joining the likes of BlackRock and Franklin Templeton in the blockchain tokenization space.Fidelity’s March 21 filing with the US securities regulator said “OnChain” would help track transactions of the Fidelity Treasury Digital Fund (FYHXX) — an $80 million fund consisting almost entirely of US Treasury bills.While OnChain is pending regulatory approval, it is expected to take effect on May 30, Fidelity said.Fidelity’s filing to register a tokenized version of the Fidelity Treasury Digital Fund. Source: Securities and Exchange CommissionThe OnChain share class aims to provide investors transparency and verifiable tracking of share transactions of FYHXX, although Fidelity will maintain traditional book-entry records as the official ownership ledger.“Although the secondary recording of the OnChain class on a blockchain will not represent the official record of ownership, the transfer agent will reconcile the secondary blockchain transactions with the official records of the OnChain class on at least a daily basis.”Fidelity said the US Treasury bills wouldn’t be directly tokenized.The $5.8 trillion asset manager said it may also expand OnChain to other blockchains in the future.Related: Ethereum eyes 65% gains from 'cycle bottom' as BlackRock ETH stash crosses $1BAsset managers have increasingly turned to blockchain to tokenize Treasury bills, bonds and private credit over the past few years.The RWA tokenization market for Treasury products is currently valued at $4.78 billion, led by the BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) at $1.46 billion, according to rwa.xyz.Market caps of blockchain-based Treasury products. Source: rwa.xyzOver $3.3 billion worth of RWAs are tokenized on the Ethereum network, followed by Stellar at $465.6 million.BlackRock’s head of crypto, Robbie Mitchnick, recently said Ethereum is still the “natural default answer” for TradFi firms looking to tokenize RWAs onchain.“There was no question that the blockchain we would start our tokenization on would be Ethereum, and that’s not just a BlackRock thing, that’s the natural default answer.”“Clients clearly are making choices that they do value the decentralization, they do value the credibility, and the security and that’s a great advantage that Ethereum continues to have,” he said at the Digital Asset Summit in New York on March 20.Magazine: Comeback 2025: Is Ethereum poised to catch up with Bitcoin and Solana?

US authorities are seeking to return $7 million to victims of a social engineering scam that tricked them into sending money to fake cryptocurrency investment platforms. The scam involved the fraudsters contacting victims and earning trust before directing them to websites masquerading as legitimate crypto investment platforms, Virginia’s Eastern District US Attorney’s Office said in a March 21 statement.Once victims made a deposit, the funds were funneled through over 75 bank accounts under the names of shell companies, then sent abroad “deceptively characterized” as domestic wires, despite being transferred to a bank outside the US.Source: US Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Virginia“The sites falsely represented to the victims that their investments were making sizeable gains,” Virginia’s US Attorney’s Office added in its statement.“When victims would attempt to make withdrawals, the perpetrators would coerce the victims to send even more money using tactics such as claiming the victims owed taxes on their purported profits.”The United States Secret Service seized some of the stolen funds from a foreign bank in 2023 and began the civil forfeiture action by filing a claim in a US District Court.However, the bank also made a claim against the cash, and the US authorities eventually reached a settlement agreement for $7 million of the seized funds. Victims of the scam have been urged to contact the Secret Service to petition to recover their losses. Related: Web3 businesses can outsmart crypto scams before they strike — Here’s howIn its 2025 Crypto Crime Report, blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis said crypto crime has entered a professionalized era dominated by efficient cyber syndicates. Australian federal police said on March 21 they had to alert 130 people of a message scam aimed at crypto users that spoofed the same “sender ID” as legitimate crypto exchanges such as Binance. Another similar string of scam messages reported by X users on March 14, spoofed Coinbase and Gemini and attempted to trick users into setting up a new wallet using pre-generated recovery phrases controlled by the fraudsters. Cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes sent a warning on March 18 about a syndicate using a new form of crypto-stealing malware hidden inside a “cracked” version of TradingView Premium. Microsoft’s Incident Response Team said on March 17 that it had discovered cyber scammers were using a new remote access trojan that targets crypto held in 20 cryptocurrency wallet extensions for the Google Chrome browser. Magazine: Ripple says SEC lawsuit ‘over,’ Trump at DAS, and more: Hodler’s Digest, March 16 – 22

The UK should begin taxing crypto purchases in a bid to sway Britons to invest in local stocks, which could boost the country’s economy, says the chair of investment bank Cavendish, Lisa Gordon.“It should terrify all of us that over half of under-45s own crypto and no equities,” Gordon told The Times in a March 23 report. “I would love to see stamp duty cut on equities and applied to crypto.”Currently, the UK lumps a 0.5% tax on shares listed on the London Stock Exchange, the country’s largest securities market, which brings in around 3 billion British pounds ($3.9 billion) a year in tax revenue.Gordon added that a cut could sway people to put their savings into shares of local companies, which could then spark other firms to go public in the UK and help the economy.In comparison, she called crypto “a non-productive asset” that “doesn’t feed back into the economy.”“Equities provide growth capital to companies that employ people, innovate and pay corporation tax. That is a social contract. We shouldn’t be afraid of advocating for that.”The country’s Financial Conduct Authority said in November that crypto ownership rose to 12% of adults, equivalent to around 7 million people. A majority of crypto owners, 36%, were under the age of 55 years old.Gordon said that many had “shifted to saving rather than investing,” which she claimed “is not going to fund a viable retirement.”A 2022 FCA survey found that 70% of adults had a savings account, while 38% either directly held shares or held them through an account, allowing nearly 20,000 British pounds ($26,000) of tax-free savings a year — around three in four 18-24 years olds held no investments.A quarter of 18-25 year olds and a third of 25-44 year olds held any investment in 2022. Source: FCABut in a follow-up survey, the regulator reported that in the 12 months to January 2024, the cost of living crisis had seen 44% of all adults either stop or reduce saving or investing, while nearly a quarter used savings or sold their investments to cover day-to-day costs.Gordon is a member of the Capital Markets Industry Taskforce, a group of industry executives aiming to revive the local market, which Cavendish would benefit from as it advises companies on how to navigate possible public offerings.Related: Will new US SEC rules bring crypto companies onshore?Consulting giant EY reported in January that the London stock market had one of its “quietest years on record,” with just 18 companies listing last year, down from 23 in 2023.At the same time, EY said 88 companies delisted or transferred from the exchange, with many saying they moved due to “declining liquidity and lower valuations compared to other markets” such as the US.However, Gordon claimed the UK is a “safe haven” compared to markets such as the US, which has lost trillions of dollars in its stock markets due to President Donald Trump’s tariff threats and fears of a recession.Crypto markets have also slumped alongside US equities, with Bitcoin (BTC) trading down 11% over the past 30 days and struggling to maintain support above $85,000 since early March.In the past 24 hours, at least, Bitcoin is up 2%, trading around $85,640.Magazine: Memecoins are ded — But Solana ‘100x better’ despite revenue plunge 

Bitcoin may have bottomed and could rebound toward $90,000 after US President Donald Trump signaled a willingness to ease tariffs and the Federal Reserve resisted short-term pressure last week, according to a crypto analyst.“Bitcoin is attempting to form a bottom, supported by Trump’s recent shift toward ‘flexibility’ on the upcoming April 2 reciprocal tariffs, softening his earlier rhetoric,” 10x Research’s founder Markus Thielen said in a March 23 report.The Federal Reserve signaled in its March 18-19 meeting that it would also “look past short-term inflationary pressures, laying the groundwork for potential future easing,” Thielen added.“Powell’s mildly dovish tone suggests that the Fed's put remains intact, providing further support for a recovery in stock prices.”10x Research’s Bitcoin reversal indicators have turned bullish as a result, with Bitcoin’s (BTC) 21-day moving average now at $85,200, Thielen noted.Bitcoin’s bottoming formations over the last two years. Source: 10x ResearchHe said these weekly reversal indicators have pulled back to levels where past bull markets have resumed, such as in September 2023 — spurred on by the Bitcoin exchange-traded fund narrative — and August 2024 as the US election neared.“In short, the technical backdrop has now reset to a point where a renewed uptrend could plausibly unfold.”Thielen also noted that several altcoins are already breaking out of their downtrend channels and trading at more “attractive levels.”Bitcoin is currently trading at $85,720, up 2.1% over the last 24 hours, CoinGecko data shows.Meanwhile, Ether (ETH), Tron (TRX), and Avalanche (AVAX) have rebounded 4.3%, 6.4% and 8.9%, respectively, over the last week. The crypto research analyst, however, expects to see “significant resistance” at the $90,000 mark for Bitcoin, should it reach that level.Despite the more positive outlook, “no clear catalyst exists for an immediate parabolic rally” is in sight, Thielen said.Related: Bitcoin ‘in position’ for first key RSI breakout in 6 months at $85KHe initially said Bitcoin wouldn’t drop below $73,000 — thereby avoiding a “deep bear market” — because the largest sum bracket of Bitcoin holders (wallets with 100-1000 Bitcoin) are likely family offices and wealth managers who are invested in Bitcoin for the long term.He also noted that the US-based spot Bitcoin ETFs returned inflows for the first time last week since the last week of January. “We expect Bitcoin ETF selling from arbitrage-focused investors to wind down, as the arbitrage opportunities have primarily been closed for weeks,” Thielen added.Magazine: SEC’s U-turn on crypto leaves key questions unanswered

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The US Treasury Department says there is no need for a final court judgment in a lawsuit over its sanctioning of Tornado Cash after dropping the crypto mixer from the sanctions list.In August 2022, Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned Tornado Cash after alleging the protocol helped launder crypto stolen by North Korean hacking crew the Lazarus Group, leading to a number of Tornado Cash users filing a lawsuit against the regulator. After a court ruling in favor of Tornado Cash, the US Treasury dropped the mixer from its sanctions list on March 21, along with several dozen Tornado-affiliated smart contract addresses from the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list, and has now argued “this matter is now moot.”Because Tornado Cash has been dropped from the sanctions list, the US Treasury Department argues there is no need for a final court judgment in the lawsuit. Source: Paul Grewal“Because this court, like all federal courts, has a continuing obligation to satisfy itself that it possesses Article III jurisdiction over the case, briefing on mootness is warranted,” the US Treasury said. However, Coinbase chief legal officer Paul Grewal said the Treasury’s hope to have the case declared moot before an official judgment can be made isn’t the correct legal process.“After grudgingly delisting TC, they now claim they’ve mooted any need for a final court judgment. But that’s not the law, and they know it,” he said.“Under the voluntary cessation exception, a defendant’s decision to end a challenged practice moots a case only if the defendant can show that the practice cannot ‘reasonably be expected to recur.’”Grewal pointed to a 2024 Supreme Court ruling that found a legal complaint from Yonas Fikre, a US citizen who was put on the No Fly List, is not moot by taking him off the list because the ban could be reinstated again at a later date.Source: Paul Grewal“Here, Treasury has likewise removed the Tornado Cash entities from the SDN, but has provided no assurance that it will not re-list Tornado Cash again. That’s not good enough, and will make this clear to the district court,” Grewal said.Six Tornado Cash users led by Ethereum core developer Preston Van Loon, with the support of Coinbase, sued the Treasury in September 2022 to reverse the sanctions under the argument that they were unlawful.Crypto policy advocacy group Coin Center followed through with a similar suit in October 2022. In August 2023, a Texas federal court judge sided with the US Treasury, ruling that Tornado Cash was an entity that may be designated per OFAC regulations. On appeal, a three-judge panel ruled in November that Treasury’s sanctions against the crypto mixer’s immutable smart contracts were unlawful.US Treasury had a 60-day window to challenge the decision, which it did; however, the US court sided with Tornado Cash, overturning the sanctions on Jan. 21 and forcing the government agency to remove the sanctions by March.Related: US Treasury under Trump could take a different approach to Tornado CashIts founders are still facing legal strife, however. The US charged Roman Storm and fellow co-founder Roman Semenov in August 2023, accusing them of helping launder over $1 billion in crypto through Tornado Cash. Semenov is still at large and on the FBI’s most wanted list. Storm is free on a $2 million bond and expected to face trial in April. Meanwhile, Tornado Cash developer Alexey Pertsev was released from prison after a Dutch court suspended his “pretrial detention” as he prepared to appeal his money laundering conviction.Magazine: Ripple says SEC lawsuit ‘over,’ Trump at DAS, and more: Hodler’s Digest, March 16 – 22

TRUMP token rallies after President Trump says it’s “SO COOL”The Official Trump (TRUMP) memecoin linked to US President Donald Trump soared over 12% to $12.25 in 40 minutes on March 23, after the president called it “The greatest of them all” on social media.“I LOVE $TRUMP — SO COOL!!! The Greatest of them all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” Trump said on Truth Social on March 23 at 2:33 am UTC.Source: Donald TrumpNearly $250 million was added to the TRUMP token’s $2.5 billion market cap by 3:11 am before the memecoin fell back down to $11.38 about 90 minutes later, CoinGecko data shows and is now trading at $11.82.Despite being the 53rd largest coin by market cap, Trump’s post contributed to it being the eighth most-traded token over the last 24 hours with $1.4 billion in trading volume.Not everyone who bought TRUMP walked away a winner on March 23.One whale who previously banked around $108 million on TRUMP lost $207,000 from a recent trade; blockchain analytics firm Lookonchain pointed out.The TRUMP token has traded mostly downward and sideways ever since it reached a peak market cap of $14.6 billion on Jan. 19.Change in TRUMP’s price since Jan. 18. Source: CoinGeckoTornado Cash goes live on MegaETH testnetA largely unknown crypto developer who goes by the name “GUNBOATs” on X has launched crypto privacy mixer Tornado Cash on MegaETH testnet — a new Ethereum layer 2 blockchain looking to resolve Ethereum’s scalability issues. The crypto developer showed a command-line interface (terminal window) of the Tornado Cash smart contract “0x0cB…65142” deployed on the MegaETH testnet at block 1,397,845 — which was timestamped on March 21 at 5:41 pm UTC, according to the MegaETH explorer.Source: GUNBOATsThe integration occurred shortly after the US Treasury Department removed Tornado Cash from its sanctions list on March 21 and two months after a US appeals court said the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control couldn’t sanction Tornado Cash smart contracts because they are not the property of a foreign national.MegaETH also launched its testnet on the same day the Tornado Cash sanction was lifted.While it isn’t clear if and when a full launch will occur, the company behind the MegaETH public testnet claims it offers “unparalleled performance” with 10 millisecond block times while processing around 20,000 transactions per second.Solo Bitcoin miner wins BTC block, banking $266KA solo Bitcoin miner believed to have been using a miner with less than one terahash per second (TS/s) has solved one of the blockchain’s blocks and earned a $266,552 reward.“Another solo miner found a block!! This time on a self hosted Public Pool. We can’t be sure but the guess is it was a miner with less than 1 TH/s,” Nerdminer Store said in a March 23 X post.The Bitcoin miner snared a total of 3.15 BTC for solving block 888,989, which was timestamped on March 23 at 1:30 am UTC, mempool.space data shows.That bounty included the current 3.125 Bitcoin subsidy and another 0.027 Bitcoin ($2,254) from transaction fees.If Nerdminer is correct in believing a miner with less than 1 TH/s was used to mine the block, the machine likely would have been a hand or pocket-sized rig that possesses a fraction of the hashrate that industrial-scale application-specific integrated circuits (ASIC) have.Example of a pocket-sized Bitcoin mining rig that may have solved Bitcoin block 888,989. Source: ASIC Miner ValueFor context, the Bitcoin mining marketplace estimates that the odds of the 1.2TH/s rig mining a solo block on any day is one in 4.6 million chance.It comes after a 0.48 TH/s mining machine solved Bitcoin block 887,212 on March 10, banking $263,000 in total rewards.No, the IMF did not say Bitcoin is “digital gold”Bitcoin was mentioned several times in the International Monetary Fund’s seventh edition of its “Integrated Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual,” which was published on March 20 — but none of which referred to it as “digital gold,” contrary to some reports. The IMF provided classifications on “crypto assets” such as Bitcoin as a “medium of exchange” while stating that many new digital assets are designed to also act as a “store of value.”The IMF’s comment on digital assets was misinterpreted by members of the crypto industry. Source: IMF“This is a massive stretch to jump to: ‘IMF says bitcoin is digital gold,’” Satoshi Action Fund CEO Dennis Porter said in a March 23 X post.“[It’s] a good sign that the IMF is recognizing this but definitely not an endorsement of Bitcoin as ‘digital gold.’”The IMF also distinguished fungible tokens from non-fungible tokens and classified the latter as either a token designed to act as a medium of exchange or as a security.Related: Who’s running in Trump’s race to make US a ‘Bitcoin superpower?'Bitcoin and “crypto assets” were among nine “major changes” to the seventh edition, which comprised 1,076 pages.The IMF’s seventh edition was released as it continues to negotiate with El Salvador over narrowing the scope of the country’s Bitcoin activities.Other news: Stablecoin issuer Tether is reportedly engaging with a Big Four accounting firm to audit its assets reserve and verify that its Tether (USDT) stablecoin is backed at a 1:1 ratio. The auditing of Tether’s $143.5 billion worth of assets is expected to be more straightforward under US President Donald Trump, Tether’s CEO Paolo Ardoino reportedly said.The CEO of Pakistan’s Crypto Council, Bilal Bin Saqib, has proposed using the country’s runoff energy to fuel Bitcoin mining at the Crypto Council’s inaugural meeting on March 21. It is reportedly exploring comprehensive regulatory frameworks to attract more foreign crypto investment into the country and potentially become a crypto hub.Magazine: What are native rollups? Full guide to Ethereum’s latest innovation

An idea to tokenize or track US gold reserves to make their movements transparent on a blockchain won’t work in the same trustless way as Bitcoin does, but doing so could help the cryptocurrency, says a research analyst.Greg Cipolaro, global head of research at New York Digital Investment Group (NYDIG), said in a March 21 note that Trump administration officials, including Elon Musk, have floated using a blockchain to track US gold and government spending — an idea supported by crypto executives.“Here’s the thing about blockchains. They’re not very smart,” Cipolaro said. “They’re limited in the information they convey. For example, Bitcoin has no idea what the price of Bitcoin is or even the current time.”He said the tokenization or tracking of gold reserves on a blockchain could help with audits and transparency but would still “rely on trust and coordination with central entities” compared to Bitcoin, which “was designed to explicitly remove centralized entities.”Cipolaro added that tokenization and blockchain-tracking ideas aren’t competitive with the crypto market and might help to increase awareness of it, which “could ultimately benefit Bitcoin.”It comes amid calls from some for an independent audit of the United States’ gold reserves.Republican Senator Rand Paul last month seemingly called on Musk’s federal cost-cutting project to investigate the US government’s gold stash at the Bullion Depository in Fort Knox, which the US Mint says holds around half of the country’s gold. The Treasury audits and publishes reports on gold holdings at Fort Knox and other locations across the US every month, but President Donald Trump and Musk have both parrotted decades-old conspiracy theories about the gold and questioned whether it’s all still there.Source: Elon Musk Related: Who’s running in Trump’s race to make US a ‘Bitcoin superpower?' They have both pushed for an independent audit of Fort Knox. The vaults were last opened in 2017 for Trump’s then-Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin to view the gold and before that, in 1974 to a congressional delegation and a group of journalists.The Mint’s website says that no gold has gone in or out of Fort Knox “for many years,” except for “very small quantities” used to test the gold’s purity during audits. Trump’s Treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, said last month that Fort Knox is audited every year and “all the gold is present and accounted for.”Magazine: Elon Musk’s plan to run government on blockchain faces uphill battle 

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Key takeawaysTo generate crypto market insights via ChatGPT, collect accurate historical and real-time data on prices, trading volumes and market capitalization.Organize data into clear formats, such as tables with consistent date formats and labeled columns, to help ChatGPT identify patterns and trends.Use precise and focused prompts to guide ChatGPT in generating actionable insights, enhancing the relevance and clarity of its responses.Cross-check ChatGPT’s outputs with up-to-date information from reputable sources before making trading decisions to account for potential inaccuracies.Predicting crypto market trends can feel like navigating a storm — unpredictable and fast-changing. Prices can spike or crash unexpectedly due to investor sentiment, regulatory changes or sudden events such as exchange hacks. For traders, staying ahead means finding reliable ways to analyze these movements and make informed decisions.This is where ChatGPT can help. By analyzing historical data and recognizing patterns, ChatGPT offers insights that can support better decision-making. But for AI tools to deliver meaningful results, especially when using ChatGPT for crypto investments, it’s essential to follow the right process. Combining well-structured data, clear prompts and effective risk management can improve the accuracy and usefulness of its insights.This article explores practical ways of how to use ChatGPT for crypto market analysis — from collecting and organizing data to crafting effective prompts that help the model generate actionable insights.How to harness ChatGPT for crypto market analysisWhile predicting crypto trends will always have its challenges, using data-driven insights with ChatGPT can make market behavior easier to understand. With the right strategy, ChatGPT becomes a powerful tool to identify patterns, highlight emerging trends, and support smarter trading decisions.Using ChatGPT effectively for crypto analysis involves four key steps:Step 1: Gathering data for analysisStep 2: Formatting data for analysis via ChatGPTStep 3: Writing clear and effective promptsStep 4: Caution! Verify ChatGPT insights before drawing conclusionsStep 1: Gathering data for analysisWhen it comes to predicting crypto trends, data is everything. Without reliable data, even the most advanced tools like ChatGPT can deliver unreliable insights. Crypto markets are notoriously volatile, and understanding the patterns behind price movements, whale activity and investor sentiment requires trustworthy information from the right sources.The type of data required depends on the kind of analysis being performed. For example:Price analysis requires accurate records of past prices, volume and market cap trends.Whale activity analysis focuses on large investor movements and wallet behavior.Sentiment analysis relies on tracking social media discussions, influencer mentions and crowd sentiment shifts.Did you know? A study found that higher X post engagement generally correlates negatively with cryptocurrency prices, indicating that increased social media activity may precede price declines.Step 2: Formatting data for analysis via ChatGPT To predict crypto trends with ChatGPT, data must be structured in a way that highlights patterns, trends and key events. Poorly formatted data can lead to incomplete or incorrect outputs, so investing time in proper organization is crucial.Structuring data for analysisWhen formatting price data, focus on key points that reflect market trends. Include the date open price, close price and volume in chronological order to capture market movement. This article uses the Bitcoin (BTC) price data below to illustrate the process.Gaps in data are common, especially in volatile markets. Filling missing entries with estimated values, such as moving averages, can improve continuity and make analysis more accurate.For technical indicators, like the relative strength index (RSI) or the moving average convergence divergence (MACD), aligning the data with consistent timestamps is key.Sentiment data tends to be unstructured, which can make it challenging to analyze. To improve its clarity, combine sentiment scores with key dates and relevant events. For example:Data cleaning and preparationTo maximize the accuracy of ChatGPT insights, take these steps:Ensure date formats are consistent (e.g., YYYY-MM-DD) to prevent misalignment.Remove duplicates to avoid skewed data patterns.Fill missing values by interpolating trends or forward-filling where necessary.Label data clearly to provide the necessary context for ChatGPT’s interpretation.Did you know? A study found that ChatGPT’s sentiment analysis of news headlines can effectively predict daily stock returns, outperforming traditional methods.Creating well-structured prompts is key to unlocking meaningful insights from ChatGPT, especially for ChatGPT crypto analysis. Poorly written prompts can confuse the model, resulting in incomplete or irrelevant responses. Clear prompts guide ChatGPT in focusing on the right data points and generating actionable insights.Step 3: Writing clear and effective promptsEffective prompts are built around three core principles: clarity, purpose and focus. The illustrations and prompts used in this article were experimented with using ChatGPT-4o. Also, please note that ChatGPT outputs only show trimmed versions for illustration purposes. The original outputs are too long to display in full, but they provide detailed insights into each RSI dip, including exact price movements, duration and trader takeaways.Clarity: Use precise language that defines exactly what is needed. Avoid vague requests like:“Is Bitcoin bullish?”Instead, provide clear instructions with relevant details: “Analyze Bitcoin’s RSI and MACD data between December 2024 and January 2025. Identify points where both indicators aligned with bullish breakouts.”Purpose: Be specific about the outcome you expect. For example:“Summarize how Bitcoin’s social sentiment changed in December 2024 and highlight its impact on price movement.”Focus: Include relevant conditions, such as timeframes, data sources or key indicators, to ensure the analysis is targeted and relevant. For instance:“Identify instances where Bitcoin’s RSI dipped below 50 between December 2024 and January 2025. Describe how long each dip lasted and explain the resulting price movement.”Prompt examples for crypto market trend analysisHere are examples of effective prompts tailored for different types of crypto insights:Technical analysis prompt: “Analyze Bitcoin’s RSI dips below 30 from 2024 onward. Identify how long it typically took for the price to recover.”Sentiment analysis prompt: “Summarize Bitcoin sentiment trends on Reddit and Twitter throughout 2024. Identify patterns linked to price surges.”Strategy development prompt: “Create a trading strategy for Bitcoin using RSI, MACD, and whale accumulation data. Identify optimal entry and exit points.”How to improve prompt qualityIf ChatGPT’s response lacks detail or produces irrelevant insights, improving the prompt structure can enhance the outcome. Instead of rephrasing the same request, focus on adjusting the prompt’s depth, scope or context. Try these approaches for better results:Add more data references: Refer to RSI, MACD or other indicators to improve precision.Define the timeframe more clearly: Limiting the analysis period often provides sharper insights.Request comparative analysis: Asking ChatGPT to compare conditions across different timelines or trends can reveal more meaningful insights.When tested on GPT-4o, a refined prompt produced significantly better results. The basic prompt, “Analyze Bitcoin RSI data,” returned vague and incomplete insights. In contrast, an enhanced prompt — “Analyze Bitcoin’s RSI dips below 50 between December 2024 and January 2025. For each dip, identify the exact dates, duration, and the corresponding price movement. Explain whether the dips signaled trend reversals, corrections, or further declines. Additionally, provide insights in simple language, focusing on how traders can interpret these RSI movements for better decision-making in market entries and exits. Prepare a structured table summarizing each dip, including columns for date, RSI value, duration, price movement, and key insights for traders” — generated clear, actionable insights in contrast to previous output, as seen above.The below table summarizes key differences in the outputs of Prompt 1 and Prompt 2:As observed, taking the time to write clear, targeted prompts significantly improves ChatGPT’s ability to provide meaningful and actionable insights for crypto market analysis.However, results may vary as ChatGPT may not yield the same outputs all the time due to differences in prompt wording, data interpretation and inherent variability in AI-generated responses. Also, traders should cross-check insights with real-time data and multiple sources for informed decision-making.Step 4: Caution! Verify ChatGPT insights before drawing conclusionsInsights generated by ChatGPT can provide useful guidance, but verifying those insights is crucial before making investment decisions. Crypto markets are volatile, and relying solely on AI crypto market predictions without cross-referencing data may lead to poor outcomes.Verifying ChatGPT insightsTo confirm the accuracy and relevance of ChatGPT’s insights:Cross-check with trusted data sources: If ChatGPT highlights a bullish signal based on RSI trends, compare this finding with live data from platforms like TradingView, CoinGecko or Glassnode to confirm the signal’s validity.Review key market conditions: Market behavior often depends on broader economic events, news or geopolitical factors. If ChatGPT identifies a pattern, check if major events align with the prediction.Test insights on a demo account: Before applying any suggested strategy, test it in a risk-free environment using demo trading platforms to assess its effectiveness.Applying verified insightsOnce insights are verified, applying them effectively is essential:Set clear entry and exit points: If crypto trading with ChatGPT suggests a bullish breakout pattern, establish specific price points to minimize risk and secure profits.Use stop-loss orders: Protect investments by setting stop-loss points that limit potential losses if the trend reverses unexpectedly.Diversify approach: Even when ChatGPT identifies promising trends, combining insights from multiple data sources helps reduce reliance on a single prediction.Did you know? A survey by Mercer Investments in 2024 revealed that 54% of investment managers have already integrated AI into their investment processes, while over 90% are either currently using or planning to adopt AI tools.​Limitations of using ChatGPT for crypto market predictionsWhile ChatGPT can be a valuable tool for analyzing market trends, it has several limitations:Lack of real-time data: ChatGPT does not have live access to market prices, trading volumes or real-time sentiment. External data sources are needed for up-to-date analysis.No predictive accuracy guarantee: ChatGPT analyzes historical patterns and sentiment but cannot predict future price movements with certainty. Market conditions can change rapidly due to unforeseen factors.Data quality dependence: The accuracy of insights depends on the quality of the input data. If outdated or biased information is provided, the analysis may be misleading.Limited understanding of market manipulation: ChatGPT cannot detect wash trading, pump-and-dump schemes or other forms of market manipulation that can influence crypto prices.No personal financial advice: ChatGPT does not provide personalized investment recommendations. Traders should combine AI-generated insights with technical analysis, fundamental research and risk management strategies.As the saying goes, “Past performance is not indicative of future results.” AI tools like ChatGPT can support decision-making, but they should never replace critical thinking. Thus, always cross-check AI-driven insights with reliable market research before making any trading decisions.The future of ChatGPT in predicting crypto market trendsAs AI technology continues to evolve, using ChatGPT for crypto forecasting is expected to become more refined and integrated with real-time data platforms. Future developments could include:Enhanced data integration: While ChatGPT cannot access live market data directly, integrating it with financial data providers like Finnhub or Polygon.io via APIs may allow real-time data retrieval. Improved prediction models: AI models are rapidly improving their ability to identify complex patterns, potentially enhancing prediction accuracy.Automated trading strategies: Future updates may enable traders to automate strategies based on ChatGPT insights, with alerts for optimal entry and exit points.While ChatGPT is already a valuable tool, its capabilities will likely expand further as AI continues to develop, providing crypto traders with even more effective analysis and strategic insightsThis article does not contain investment advice or recommendations. Every investment and trading move involves risk, and readers should conduct their own research when making a decision.

XRP (XRP) has gained for the second day in a row, up 3% to trade at $2.45 on March 24. XRP price is up 5% over the last seven days, rising 31% above its local low of $1.89 reached on March 11, as most crypto prices flashed green amid improving market sentiment.XRP/USD daily chart. Source: CoinTelegraph/TradingViewLet’s look at the factors behind XRP’s bullishness today.XRP rises in tandem with the crypto marketThe bullish sentiment was not only exclusive to XRP as crypto prices also rose across the board, buoyed by Bitcoin’s weekly close above $86,000 on March 23.Key points:Bitcoin (BTC) led the gains and was up 2.3% on the day to trade around $87,300.Ether (ETH) had gained more than 1.7% over the last 24 hours to trade just above $2,000. Other top-cap cryptocurrencies such as Solana (SOL), Dogecoin (DOGE) and Cardano (ADA) also posted significant gains, as shown in the chart below.The global crypto market capitalization had increased by 2.85% to $2.84 trillion at the time of writing. 24-hour performance of top-cap cryptocurrencies: Source: Coin360This performance is accompanied by a significant improvement in market sentiment over the last month.Over the past 30 days, the Fear and Greed Index has risen from a dismal 10, signaling “extreme fear,” to a more balanced 45, indicating a shift toward neutral territory.Crypto Fear & Greed Index. Source: Alternative.meThis rebound reflects growing confidence across the cryptocurrency market and renewed interest in altcoins.Increased trading volume (up 54% on March 24) and buyer activity today underscore this sentiment shift, pushing XRP’s price higher. While not yet in "greed" territory, this improvement suggests the market is warming up, boosting XRP.Expectations of legal clarity after SEC appeal dropPerhaps the most significant catalyst for XRP’s price increase today is the positive impact of the SEC dropping its case against Ripple. This is it – the moment we’ve been waiting for. The SEC will drop its appeal – a resounding victory for Ripple, for crypto, every way you look at it.The future is bright. Let's build. pic.twitter.com/7WsD0C92Cm— Brad Garlinghouse (@bgarlinghouse) March 19, 2025In the protracted lawsuit, which began in 2020, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) accused Ripple of selling XRP as an unregistered security. This overhang suppressed XRP’s price and adoption for years as exchanges delisted the token.However, a pivotal development emerged when Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced on March 19, 2025, that the SEC intends to drop its appeal.This news, widely discussed across crypto communities, has sparked optimism that the cloud of regulatory uncertainty could finally lift. Regulatory clarity would affirm XRP’s status as a non-security for retail sales—consistent with prior court rulings—and pave the way for broader institutional adoption and potential spot XRP ETF approval. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said the decision “provides a lot of certainty for Ripple” and that the case is effectively over.As reported by Cointelegraph, the SEC’s decision to drop the Ripple case provides no legal precedent, and the industry still has no legal framework it desires. Related: SEC’s XRP reversal marks crypto industry victory ahead of SOL futures ETF launch: Finance RedefinedHowever, the crypto community remains optimistic that the stablecoin bill and the crypto framework bill FIT 21 bill will be passed by the end of this year.XRP price reclaims the 50 SMAXRP price displays strength today after flipping the 50-day simple moving average (SMA) at $2.52 back into support.Key levels to watch:The bulls now have their eyes set on breaking resistance at the 100-day SMA around $2.52.Key levels to watch above the 100-day SMA are $2.80, the psychological level at $3.00 and the major resistance at $3.20.Overcoming these barriers with increased volume could see XRP test its seven-year high of $3.40, reached on Jan. 16.XRP/USD daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewThe RSI has crossed the midline into the positive region, and its value at 52 suggests increasing bullish momentum.On March 23, popular analyst Dark Defender said that the support at $2.22 and the resistance at $2.50 were the key levels to watch.“This week, deciding whether to stay above or below these vital levels will be critical,” the analyst explained, adding:“We are in monthly wave four, which will end with Wave 5 toward higher targets.”XRP/USD daily chart. Source: Dark DefenderThis article does not contain investment advice or recommendations. Every investment and trading move involves risk, and readers should conduct their own research when making a decision.

Bitcoin heads into the end of Q1 near two-week highs as trader sentiment diverges from improving technicals.Bitcoin (BTC) market participants are positioned for a fresh BTC price dip, which could even form new multimonth lows.PCE week coincides with the last full trading week of March, and risk assets are showing a hint of optimism.When it comes to BTC price strength, RSI is increasingly demanding bullish continuation.Bitcoin’s short-term holders are under pressure amid serious unrealized losses.Stablecoin stocks on Binance hit record highs in what research hopes is a positive signal for investor confidence.Bitcoin traders see downside reversal nextBitcoin is nearing a rematch with two-week highs as the week gets underway, data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView shows.BTC/USD 1-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewAmong traders, however, the mood remains cautious.Bulls have a lot to do in order to spark a reliable uptrend, they warn, and despite being up nearly 15% versus its multimonth lows from earlier this month, BTC/USD may well see a fresh drop.“Market sentiment has been restored after hitting the short liquidations at $87.1k. Now, it could be a good opportunity for the MM to shake out the market again,” popular trader CrypNuevo wrote in his latest X analysis. “We may see a pullback from here over the next 1-2 weeks, a retrace of this recovery.”BTC liquidity chart. Source: CrypNuevo/XCrypNuevo eyed downside liquidity nearer $80,000 as a potentially lucrative target, advising followers to “mind the risk.”BTC/USDT 1-hour chart. Source: CrypNuevo/XFellow trading account HTL-NL described the near-term scenario as “not looking good” for bulls, eyeing $90,000 as a ceiling before a reversal kicks in.Even among its more ardent supporters, the specter of the mid-$70,000 lingers. Arthur Hayes, former CEO of crypto exchange BitMEX, argues that BTC/USD could even advance to new all-time highs of $110,000 before crashing 30%.“Again I still think we go lower before we make a run back to 88-90k resistance retest,” trader Roman meanwhile added on short timeframes.Earlier, Cointelegraph reported on several key support trend lines in need of a reclaim as part of any BTC price recovery.These included the 200-day simple and exponential moving averages, currently at $85,050 and $85,500, respectively.BTC/USD 1-day chart with 200 SMA, 200 EMA. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewPCE week comes in the shadow of tariffsThe last full trading week of Q1 2025 gets underway with a hint of relief for risk assets as stocks end a four-week losing streak.A wild ride for equities since the year began is finally coming to a close, and with it an even more volatile period for Bitcoin and crypto.That said, more surprises could come before the quarterly candle close.March 28 is the main date in traders’ diaries this week, hosting the February print of the US Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index. Known to be the Federal Reserve’s “preferred” inflation gauge, PCE came in below expectations last month, with the upcoming numbers broadly expected to be identical.Citing the Fed’s own estimates, financial market research firm Bespoke saw positive developments for risk-on sentiment developing.“The Fed's inflation model currently estimates that headline and core for both CPI and PCE will all have 2-handles by March,” it observed last week.  “Makes room for further cuts.”Fed target rate probabilities for June FOMC meeting. Source: CME GroupThe latest estimates from CME Group’s FedWatch Tool meanwhile show market odds for interest rate cuts unchanged, with the June meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) as the likely timeframe for financial conditions to ease.The US government’s reciprocal tariff arrangement, due to go live on April 2, could temper any optimism.At a press conference following the latest FOMC meeting last week, Fed Chair Jerome Powell cited tariffs as a “driving factor” in increasing inflation expectations.“You may have seen that goods inflation moved up pretty significantly in the first two months of the year. Trying to track that back to actual tariff increases, given what was tariff and what was not, very, very challenging. So, some of it,” he said. “The answer is clearly some of it, a good part of it is coming from tariffs.”RSI signals tease key BTC price breakoutsWhen it comes to early bull market continuation signals, Bitcoin is currently enjoying several classics at once.These all hinge on the relative strength index (RSI), a key momentum indicator that is in the process of breaking out across both long and short timeframes.Market observers are keenly eyeing bullish divergences on RSI, which on weekly time frames is abandoning a downtrend in place since November 2024.Originally spotted by trader and analyst Rekt Capital last week, the process is continuing, with RSI seeking to confirm the downtrend line as support before heading higher.“The Daily RSI is showcasing early signs of retesting the Downtrend dating back to November 2024 as new support,” Rekt Capital wrote in his latest update on the topic.BTC/USD 1-day chart with RSI data. Source: Rekt Capital/XAs reported by fellow analyst Matthew Hyland, BTC/USD has now confirmed a bullish divergence on the weekly chart for the first time since September last year.BTC/USD 1-week chart with RSI data. Source: Matthew Hyland/XDaily RSI meanwhile measured 51.4 at the time of writing — above its key midpoint and fighting to hit new two-month highs.Bitcoin speculators face a profit waiting gameBitcoin’s short-term holders (STHs) — newcomer entities hodling coins for up to six months — are “under increasing pressure,” onchain analytics firm Glassnode warned.In its latest analysis on X, Glassnode showed substantial unrealized losses among the STH cohort, one traditionally more sensitive to short-term BTC price volatility.“Unrealized losses have surged, pushing many STH coins underwater, nearing the +2σ threshold,” it noted alongside a chart that applies standard deviation to the performance of their holdings.Bitcoin STH unrealized loss. Source: Glassnode/XAs Cointelegraph reported, recent trips to multimonth lows for BTC/USD have been accompanied by significant panic selling by these newer investors, with many choosing to exit their positions at a loss.Zooming out, however, Glassnode observes that compared to historical extremes, current loss-making sales barely compete.“The rolling 30-day realized loss for Bitcoin's STHs has reached $7B, marking the largest sustained loss event of this cycle,” it continued. “However, this remains well below prior capitulation events, such as the $19.8B and $20.7B losses in 2021-22.”Bitcoin STH rolling 30-day realized loss. Source: Glassnode/XStablecoin reserves offer glimmer of hopeFurther data points to a return of investor confidence in the largest crypto exchange, Binance.Related: Bitcoin price recovery sets base for TON, AVAX, NEAR, OKB to rally.As highlighted by onchain analytics platform CryptoQuant, the total ERC-20 standard stablecoin reserves on the exchange hit new all-time highs above $31.8 billion on March 21.“Binance remains the exchange with the highest trading volumes, making this a significant development,” contributor Darkfost wrote in one of its “Quicktake” blog posts on March 23.“There are several factors behind this increase, but the most important one is likely that investors on Binance remain confident and are preparing to enter, or re-enter, the market.”Binance ERC-20 stablecoin reserve. Source: CryptoQuantDarkfost acknowledged that Binance may be the source of additional liquidity as it prepares for a potential uptick in activity.“Nonetheless, seeing these stablecoins remain on Binance is generally a positive signal for the market,” he concluded.This article does not contain investment advice or recommendations. Every investment and trading move involves risk, and readers should conduct their own research when making a decision.

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Dubai-based crypto market maker and investor DWF Labs launched a $250 million Liquid Fund to accelerate the growth of mid- and large-cap blockchain projects and drive real-world adoption of Web3 technologies.DWF Labs is set to sign two investment deals worth $25 million and $10 million as part of the fund.The initiative aims to grow the crypto landscape by offering strategic investments ranging from $10 million to $50 million for projects that have the potential to drive real-world adoption, according to a March 24 announcement shared with Cointelegraph.Source: DWF LabsThe fund will focus on blockchain projects with significant “usability and discoverability,” according to Andrei Grachev, managing partner of DWF Labs.“We’re focusing our support on mid to large-cap projects — the tokens and platforms that typically serve as entry points for retail users,” Grachev told Cointelegraph, adding:“However, good technology and utility alone isn’t sufficient. Users first need to discover these projects, comprehend their value and develop trust.”“We believe that strategic capital, coupled with hands-on ecosystem development, is the key to unlocking the next wave of growth for the industry,” he said.Similar incentives may bring more capital for developing blockchain projects and lead to more sophisticated blockchain use cases. The fund comes over a month after the 0G Foundation launched an $88 million ecosystem fund to accelerate projects creating AI-powered decentralized finance (DeFi) applications and autonomous agents, also known as DeFAI agents.Related: Crypto debanking is not over until Jan 2026: Caitlin LongNew blockchain users need reliable infrastructure: DWF LabsNew users need robust, functional infrastructure when interacting with their first blockchain-based application.“This approach ensures that when new users enter the space, they’re met with reliable infrastructure, strong communities, and meaningful use cases—not friction,” Grachev said, adding:“It’s about creating the conditions for real, sustained adoption and helping the next wave of users not just arrive onchain — but stay.”To ensure projects launch with solid infrastructure, each investment will offer ecosystem growth strategies, including developing lending markets, amplifying brand presence and supporting the project’s stablecoin growth and DeFi activities to “deepen liquidity.”Related: ETH may reclaim $2.2K ‘macro range’ amid growing whale accumulationOther industry leaders have blamed the friction in blockchain applications for a lack of mainstream adopters.The current user onboarding process is complicated and riddled with friction points, which is the main issue for mass crypto adoption, according to Chintan Turakhia, senior director of engineering at Coinbase.Speaking exclusively to Cointelegraph at EthCC, Turakhia said:“If our goal is to bring in the next billion users — and let’s start with just 100 million — we have to take all those friction points out.”Some of the most pressing friction points include setting up a wallet with a complicated seed phase, paying transaction fees and buying blockchain-native tokens to transact on a network.Magazine: Ripple says SEC lawsuit ‘over,’ Trump at DAS, and more: Hodler’s Digest, March 16 – 22

Learn-to-earn platform Dohrnii Labs filed a police report in the United Arab Emirates accusing local crypto exchange Blynex of liquidating its tokens without authorization and failing to deliver a promised loan. According to a statement shared with Cointelegraph, Dohrnii Labs deposited 12,649.99 Dohrnii (DHN) tokens — valued at more than $500,000 — with Blynex. On March 23, the company said it used 8,650 of those tokens as collateral for a 30-day loan in exchange for 80,000 of Tether’s USDt (USDT).Dohrnii claims the exchange never delivered the USDT. Furthermore, the team said Blynex liquidated its entire 8,650 DHN position on Uniswap, receiving 149,151 USDT and causing a drop in the token’s market value. Attempts to withdraw the remaining 4,000 DHN tokens were unsuccessful, the company said.Source: Dohrnii LabsBlynex claims it was automated risk managementBlynex co-founder Mike Baskes told Cointelegraph the incident was part of their “automated risk management system.” Baskes claimed their system detected a high risk that the collateral would drop significantly in the event of liquidation.The Blynex executive said that when the tokens were sold, it only generated 145,000 USDT instead of its original amount. He noted that DHN token liquidity was limited, estimating just $315,000 available at the time of the transaction.The executive claimed Blynex took action to prevent financial losses:“Given this liquidity constraint, the system recognized a high risk of further loss if the collateral wasn’t liquidated immediately, as the tokens would be difficult to sell at a favorable price in the current market.”Dohrnii Labs has challenged that explanation, calling Blynex’s justification “misleading” and alleging that the exchange liquidated collateral worth nearly double the value of the loan.Related: Dubai Land Department begins real estate tokenization projectDohrnii Labs threatens legal action against BlynexIn response, Dohrnii Labs filed the police report in the UAE and has threatened to take legal action against the crypto exchange. A Dohrnii Labs representative told Cointelegraph that the police report was only a “first step.” The representative said if Blynex ignored their communications, they would legally escalate the matter:“Since the project and the individuals responsible are based in the UAE, we are also getting in touch with local regulators, including VARA, ADGM, and other relevant authorities. Furthermore, we’re in contact with other affected projects and are actively exploring the possibility of joint legal action.” The team said they want to ensure accountability through the legal system and regulatory oversight. Dohrnii told Cointelegraph that Blynex attempted to settle the matter by offering them 80,000 USDT and allowing the withdrawal of 4,000 DHN tokens. However, the exchange added a condition that the platform would drop all legal action. “That is unacceptable,” Dohrnii Labs said. “The 4,000 DHN tokens in question are user deposits — not negotiable assets. The right to withdraw these funds should never be up for discussion,” Dohrnii Labs added. Magazine: Ridiculous ‘Chinese Mint’ crypto scam, Japan dives into stablecoins: Asia Express

Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the US snapped a five-week net outflow streak in the trading week ending March 21.Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs clocked a net inflow of $744.4 million — the biggest tally in eight weeks — extending their daily inflow streak to six consecutive days, according to data from SoSoValue.US-based spot Bitcoin ETF net flows get back on track. Source: SoSoValueFive funds contributed to the inflows, with the bulk coming from BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), which recorded $537.5 million. Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) followed with $136.5 million.The renewed inflows come after a bearish period for both the crypto market and the broader global economy, marked by growing concerns over escalating trade tensions and rising recession concerns.Related: US recession would be a big catalyst for Bitcoin: BlackRockEarlier this year, Bitcoin ETFs recorded their largest net inflows of 2025: $1.96 billion in the week ending Jan. 17 and $1.76 billion the following week. Bitcoin (BTC) surged to an all-time high of $109,000 on Jan. 20, the inauguration day of US President Donald Trump.Bitcoin later dropped into the $78,000 range amid the broader market correction. With the latest inflows — the strongest since January — the price rebounded to $87,343 at the time of writing, according to CoinGecko.Bitcoin leaves Ethereum in the red zoneThe same can’t be said for Ether (ETH) ETFs, which extended their weekly net outflow streak to four weeks.Ethereum ETF net inflows continue slumping. Source: SoSoValueDuring the week ending March 21, Ethereum funds saw a net outflow of $102.9 million, with BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA) accounting for $74 million of that.Ether (ETH) was trading at $2,090 at the time of writing, up from less than $2,000, a level it had fallen beneath for the first time in over a year.Still, there was a bright spot for Ethereum, as institutions continue to deepen their exposure to the asset.Related: Ethereum eyes 65% gains from ‘cycle bottom’ as BlackRock ETH stash crosses $1BBlackRock’s BUIDL fund — which primarily invests in tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) — now holds a record $1.15 billion worth of Ether, up from about $990 million just a week earlier, according to Token Terminal. The fresh injection of ETH signals growing conviction from the world’s largest asset manager in Ethereum’s role as the leading infrastructure for real-world asset tokenization.Market sentiment improves, but investors remain cautiousMarket sentiment on crypto has improved since the past week, with the Crypto Fear & Greed Index improving to 45% from 32% last week.Still, Singapore-based investment firm QCP Capital advised caution regarding the likelihood of a sustained breakout.“Upcoming tariff escalations slated for 2 April could once again pressure risk assets,” QCP Cap said in a March 24 market analysis.Magazine: What are native rollups? Full guide to Ethereum’s latest innovation

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Bitcoin (BTC) price has been consolidating in a wide range between $76,600 to $87,500 since March 11. According to technical and onchain indicators, Bitcoin’s consolidation may continue for some time. The key question that remains is when Bitcoin will break out of the current multiweek range.XRP/USD daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewBTC price must reclaim $90K to end consolidation Bitcoin may continue consolidating in its current range for a bit longer, particularly if $90,000 is not reclaimed, says one popular crypto analyst.In a March 23 post on X, market analyst Daan Crypto Trades said:Since March 11, BTC price action has been “choppy,” failing to produce a streak of green or red candles in the daily timeframe. Sentiment and momentum will return in favor of bulls once the price retakes the previous range, which sits above $90,000.If that happens, it “would lead to new highs pretty soon.”Failure to do that will risk a retest the “2024/Summer consolidation” between $73,000 and $74,000, which should at least offer some support.“Right now, the price is pretty much in the middle of nowhere.”BTC/USD daily chart. Source: Daan Crypto TradesThis was echoed by analyst Jelle, who said Bitcoin’s current consolidation cycle could continue until the price breaks above $90,000.“Break that, and things will look very, very good once more.”For fellow analyst Rekt Capital, Bitcoin must produce a weekly close above $88,000 to confirm a higher breakout.Related: RSI breaks 4-month downtrend: 5 things to know in Bitcoin this weekIn a March 24 post, the analyst said:Bitcoin is close to retesting the resistance provided by the 21-week exponential moving average (EMA) (green), the top of a triangular market structure produced by the 21 EMA and the 50 EMA.BTC will need a weekly close above the green EMA at $88,400, followed by a retest to confirm a breakout toward $93,500.Similar price action occurred in 2021 when Bitcoin produced a weekly close above $40,000, with the following week’s candlestick retesting the level before moving upward.“If history repeats, that sort of volatility around the 21-week EMA shouldn’t come as a surprise.”BTC/USD weekly chart. Source: Rekt CapitalBTC funding rates remain subduedOne of the clearest signs that there is more choppy price action ahead for Bitcoin is the presence of negative funding rates and decreasing open interest (OI) in its futures markets.Key points:Funding rates are periodic payments made between long and short traders in perpetual futures contracts to keep prices aligned with the spot market.When this metric turns negative, shorts pay longs, indicating bearish sentiment.BTC funding rates are around 0%, indicating indecisiveness in the market.BTC perpetual futures funding rates across all exchanges. Source: GlassnodeWhen funding rates are zero, the cost of holding positions is minimal, reducing pressure on traders to exit longs or shorts. This can stabilize Bitcoin’s price in the short term, as neither side pays a premium, dampening volatility and leading to continued consolidation.This could also signal accumulation before a potential rally, or distribution prior to another leg down. Trading firm QCP Capital said in a Telegram note to investors that although Bitcoin staged a “modest rebound over the weekend,” breaking back above $85,000, “funding rates remain flat,” adding:“We remain cautious on prospects for a sustained breakout higher.”Bitcoin price consolidation is ending — Bollinger BandsAnticipation of a breakout in BTC price is building, as suggested by Bitcoin’s volatility indicator.Key points:Tightening Bollinger Bands conditions indicate that a breakout might be very close.The weekly Bollinger Bandwidth is at an extremely oversold level, touching its lower green line.The width of the Bollinger Bands is as tight as it was between July 2024 and October 2024 when it consolidated between $63,000 and $69,000, the 2021 all-time high.Thereafter, the BTC/USD pair rallied 60% from $67,500 in October 2026 to its previous 2024 high of $106,000, reached in December 2024.The indicator was also this tight between June 2023 and September 2023, preceding a 176% rally in BTC price from $24,400 to $73,800 on March 14, 2024.BTC/USD daily chart with Bollinger Bands. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewIf history repeats itself, Bitcoin could soon break out from the current range over the next few weeks.This article does not contain investment advice or recommendations. Every investment and trading move involves risk, and readers should conduct their own research when making a decision.

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Stablecoin payment platform Infini filed a Hong Kong lawsuit against a developer and several unidentified individuals suspected of involvement in a hack that drained nearly $50 million in crypto assets.On March 24, the Infini team sent an onchain message to the attacker, citing developer Chen Shanxuan and three unidentified persons with access to wallets involved in the exploit as defendants in the lawsuit. Infini said that the 49.5 million USDC (USDC) traced from the plaintiff’s funds are subject to an ongoing legal dispute and are contentious in nature. “Any subsequent holders of the said crypto assets (if any) once held in those wallets that they cannot claim the status of bona fide purchases without notice of the dispute,” Infini stated. The Hong Kong court sent an injunction order through an onchain message, a method to send legal notices to anonymous crypto wallets containing stolen funds. It also included a writ of summons that required the defendants to attend the return date hearing. Infini offered a 20% bounty to hackerFollowing the $50 million hack on Feb. 24, Infini offered a 20% bounty to the hackers responsible for the attack. In an onchain message, Infini said it had gathered IP and device information about the attackers. The platform said it’s constantly monitoring the addresses involved and will take action if necessary. However, the payment firm offered a bounty to the attacker if they returned 80% of the funds. “Upon receipt of the returned assets, we will cease further tracking or analysis, and you will not face accountability,” Infini wrote. Still, despite the warnings, the attacker did not return any of the funds from the address specified by the Infini team. Related: $1.5B crypto hack losses expose bug bounty flawsInfini exploit done amid largest crypto hackThe Infini attack came after Bybit suffered the largest recorded losses in a crypto hack. On Feb. 21, a hacker took control of Bybit's multisignature wallet, stealing $1.4 billion in crypto assets. In a statement, FearsOff chief operating officer Marwan Hachem told Cointelegraph that the Infini hacker carefully chose the timing of the attack. The cybersecurity executive said the attack came only a few days after the Bybit hack, and the timing “was not by chance.” “With everyone busy on the investigation and recovery efforts of the $1.5B, the Infini attackers perceived their chances of success to be higher at that moment,” Hachem told Cointelegraph. Magazine: Ridiculous ‘Chinese Mint’ crypto scam, Japan dives into stablecoins: Asia Express

What is StilachiRAT malware? In November 2024, Microsoft Incident Response researchers uncovered a remote access Trojan (RAT) called StilachiRAT. This discovery highlights the evolving nature of cyber threats, with the malware combining multiple malicious functions into a single tool for maximum impact.Designed to evade detection and exfiltrate sensitive data, StilachiRAT steals credentials and extracts and decrypts usernames and passwords stored in Google Chrome. It performs extensive system reconnaissance, collecting details such as operating system information, BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) serial numbers, camera presence and active remote desktop protocol (RDP) sessions. With a focus on stealing cryptocurrencies, StilachiRAT scans for up to 20 crypto wallet extensions within Chrome, including those from Coinbase, Fractal, Phantom, Manta and Bitget. It also monitors clipboard activity and running applications, specifically looking for sensitive information like passwords and private keys.Although Microsoft has yet to attribute StilachiRAT to a specific threat actor or region, current observations indicate that it is not yet widely distributed as of March 2025. However, its advanced capabilities make it a significant cybersecurity concern.Did you know? In November 2024, Microsoft Threat Intelligence found a North Korean hacking group called “Sapphire Sleet” involved in cryptocurrency theft and corporate espionage. How hackers trick users into installing StilachiRAT Hackers employ various deceptive tactics to trick users into installing malware like StilachiRAT using multiple vectors.Such tactics include:Phishing emails: Attackers have been using phishing emails to trick recipients into opening malicious attachments or clicking on harmful links, leading to RAT malware installation. For instance, in November 2024, scamsters sent phishing emails targeting self-hosted help desk software for the delivery of AsyncRat, PureLog Stealer and XWorm RATs.Fake browser extensions: Cybercriminals develop counterfeit browser extensions that mimic popular ones. When users install these malicious extensions, they unknowingly introduce malware like StilachiRAT into their systems. ​Malicious downloads: Users may inadvertently download StilachiRAT by accessing compromised websites or downloading software from untrustworthy sources. These downloads can be bundled with malicious code that executes upon installation.Exploit kits: Attackers utilize exploit kits to target software vulnerabilities, delivering RATs like StilachiRAT without user interaction. ​Exploit kits enable hackers to automatically manage and deploy exploits against a target computer.Brute-force RDP attacks: Cybercriminals attempt to gain unauthorized access by systematically guessing remote desktop protocol (RDP) credentials, allowing them to install malware remotely. ​USB droppers: Attackers distribute infected USB drives that automatically install malware when connected to a system. ​Drive-by downloads: Visiting compromised or malicious websites can result in automatic malware downloads without the user’s knowledge.Fake applications and social media links: Scammers may disguise StilachiRAT as legitimate applications or share them through deceptive links on social media platforms, tricking users into installation. ​Did you know? In cybersecurity, the term “zero-day vulnerability” is an unknown security flaw in software or hardware. Because the developer is unaware of it, no patch or preventative measures are available to address it. How does StilachiRAT steal crypto wallet data? Designed to bypass traditional security measures, StilachiRAT functions in multiple layers. Understanding its methods, from initial infection to data extraction, is crucial for protecting your digital assets from this potentially devastating threat.Targeting specific digital walletsStilachiRAT focuses on a set of designated cryptocurrency wallet extensions for the Google Chrome browser. It accesses the configurations in the following registry key and checks if any extensions are present. \SOFTWARE\Google\Chrome\PreferenceMACs\Default\extensions.settingsStilachiRAT specifically targets the following cryptocurrency wallet extensions:Stealing credentialsStilachiRAT obtains Google Chrome’s encryption key from the local state file within the user’s directory. Nevertheless, as this key is initially encrypted when Chrome is installed, the malware uses Windows APIs to decrypt it based on the current user’s context. This enables it to access saved credentials stored in Chrome’s password vault. Extracted credentials originate from the following locations: %LOCALAPPDATA%\Google\Chrome\User Data\Local State, which holds Chrome’s configuration data, inclusive of the encrypted key %LOCALAPPDATA%\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Login Data, which preserves user credentials input into Chrome. The “Login Data” file constitutes an SQLite database, and the malware extracts credentials using a defined database query.Command-and-controlScammers use “command-and-control” to launch commands like system reboot, credential theft, log clearing, executing applications and manipulating system windows to the malware. They have access to a wide range of commands for espionage, including enumerating open windows, modifying Windows registry values and suspending the system.The command-and-control server has two configured addresses. One is obfuscated, while the other is an IP address in its binary format rather than a regular string. For communications, a channel is established using TCP ports 53, 443 or 16000.StilachiRAT confirms the presence of “tcpview.exe” and halts its execution. It would also postpone the initial connection by two hours to avoid detection. Once the connection is established, the malware transmits a roster of active windows to the server. Observing RDP sessionsStilachiRAT observes RDP sessions by recording window details and replicating security tokens to assume user identity. For RDP servers hosting administrative sessions, this is a significant threat.The malware could capture the active session while dynamically initiating foreground windows. Through this process, it could also enumerate all remaining RDP sessions. To acquire permissions for each identified session, it would access the Windows Explorer shell and make a copy of the security tokens or privileges. It uses the acquired permissions to launch applications.Collecting user data and monitoring clipboardStilachiRAT gathers diverse user data, including software installation logs and running applications. It observes active graphical user interface (GUI) windows, their title bar text, and file path and transfers the data to the command-and-control server. Access to this data enables scammers to monitor user actions.The malware also has the ability to observe clipboard data. It can read the clipboard, use search patterns to extract text, and transfer this data to the server. Using this feature, scamsters can launch dedicated searches for passwords, cryptocurrency keys and potentially personal identifiers.Did you know? While Google Chrome is available on macOS, its data storage and system integration are handled differently. MacOS neither uses a Windows registry nor follows the same file system structure or API conventions. How does StilachiRAT evade detection? Scammers can launch StilachiRAT as a Windows service or a standalone component. Regardless of the version in use, there is a system in place to ensure the security mechanism doesn’t remove the malware. Role of observer threadStilachiRAT has an observer thread that monitors the “EXE” and dynamic link library (DLL) files used by the malware. In case the files are missing, they are recreated using an internal copy obtained during initialization. The thread could also recreate the Windows service component by making the necessary modifications in the relevant registry settings and restarting it. Removal of event logs and looping checksTo avoid detection, StilachiRAT removes event logs and performs continuous checks for analysis tools and sandbox timers that might block its full activation in virtual environments. It also obfuscates Windows API calls and encodes text strings and values using a custom algorithm, slowing down malware detection software.StilachiRAT employs advanced API-level obfuscation techniques to hinder manual analysis. For example, instead of directly referencing Windows APIs like RegOpenKey(), the malware encodes API names as checksums, which are dynamically resolved at runtime, adding complexity to its concealment strategies.The malware also prevents memory scans from detecting API references. It stores precomputed API checksums in multiple lookup tables, each with a specific XOR value. When executed, StilachiRAT selects the appropriate table based on the hashed API name and applies the correct XOR mask to decode the value. Additionally, cached function pointers are masked with another XOR value, making it difficult for direct memory scans to identify them. How to mitigate malware like StilachiRAT from affecting your device RATs may disguise themselves as legitimate software or updates. To minimize risk, it is important to download software directly from the official developer’s website or trusted sources. Use secure web browsers, which can detect and block phishing sites, scams and malware-hosting pages.Organizations must use software that scans and rewrites email URLs, preventing phishing attacks. Safe attachments are another useful feature that provides an extra layer of protection by scanning email attachments for threats.You need to activate network protection to block access to malicious websites and online threats. Before implementing the feature, audit the network protection feature in a test environment to identify any applications that may be affected.The Microsoft report recommends organizations activate safe links and safe attachments within Office 365 to defend against harmful links and attachments in phishing and related attacks; operate endpoint detection and response systems in block mode; enable protections in Microsoft Defender against potentially unwanted applications (PUAs); and only use web browsers that support functionalities for automatically detecting and preventing malicious websites.Real-time threat intelligence reduces the attack scope and empowers security teams to formulate detection protocols, modify network surveillance, and block malicious domains or actions before a comprehensive attack. Considering StilachiRAT’s evasive nature and capacity to steer clear of forensic analysis, timely detection is important to deter any damage.Did you know? In February 2025, Bybit, a cryptocurrency exchange located in Dubai, experienced a record-breaking $1.5-billion loss due to a significant security breach, marking the largest crypto theft recorded. Signs your device is infected with StilachiRAT Although StilachiRAT is designed to be elusive, there are red flags that can signal its presence. It’s crucial to identify these signs and take action before it’s too late.Unusual system behavior: Your device may run slower than usual, crash unexpectedly, or experience frequent freezes.Unauthorized access: Suspicious logins to online accounts or unexplained password changes could indicate credential theft.Increased network activity: StilachiRAT communicates with remote servers, which might result in abnormal data usage or network slowdowns.Unexpected pop-ups or applications: You may see unfamiliar software, browser extensions or unauthorized changes in settings. Clipboard and browser issues: If you discover copied text or cryptocurrency wallet addresses to be altered, it is a sign that the malware may be manipulating clipboard data. How to remove StilachiRAT malware from your device StilachiRAT’s presence on your device is a threat to your crypto holdings. To remove StilachiRAT from your device, follow these steps:Disconnect from the internet: This prevents the malware from communicating with remote servers, sending data or receiving instructions.Run a full security scan: Use a trusted antivirus or anti-malware tool to remove StilachiRAT. To be doubly sure, you could use more than one.Uninstall suspicious programs: Uninstall any suspicious or unknown applications from your system settings.Remove malicious browser extensions: Check your browser for unfamiliar extensions, especially in Google Chrome, and delete them.Reset system settings: Reset browser settings to remove lingering threats. You can generally find the option in the device’s settings menu.Update software and security patches: Keep your operating system and applications upgraded to prevent reinfection.Enable real-time network protection: Turn on an anti-malware solution that activates network protection for future security. Best practices for securing crypto wallets on Chrome Protecting your cryptocurrency on Chrome requires proactive measures. Below is a detailed breakdown of how to secure your crypto wallets on Chrome.Select a secure wallet extensionExtensions like MetaMask and Trust Wallet stand out for their security features and wide adoption. However, make sure you download the extension from the official Chrome Web Store and not some suspicious platform that might be set up by the scammers. Before installing any extension, thoroughly research its developer, read reviews, and check for any security concerns.Implement strong security practicesTo protect yourself from malware, you need to implement strong security practices:Unique passwords: Use strong, unique passwords for your wallet and Chrome account and avoid reusing passwords across different services.Two-factor authentication (2FA): Enable 2FA for your wallet and Chrome account to add an extra layer of security.Keep wallet extensions updated: Keep your Chrome browser and wallet extensions updated to the latest versions to patch any security vulnerabilities.Secure your device: Protect your device with strong anti-malware software and firewalls.Check for phishing: Use tools like Wallet Highlighter to scan for suspicious wallet addresses on web pages. Never click on suspicious links or download software from untrusted sources.Key measure for secure wallet managementKeeping with the following best practices for wallet management may help in keeping your crypto assets secure:Back up your seed phrase: If your wallet uses a seed phrase (also known as a mnemonic or recovery phrase), write it on a piece of paper and store it in a safe place.Use a password manager: To store and manage your wallet passwords securely, use a password manager.Regularly review transactions: Monitor your wallet activity regularly and check for any unauthorized transactions.Be cautious with DApps: Only interact with trusted and reputable decentralized applications (DApps).Securing your cryptocurrency wallet on Chrome requires a multi-layered approach. By diligently implementing strong password practices, enabling 2FA, carefully vetting browser extensions and maintaining up-to-date software, you can significantly mitigate the risks associated with online wallet usage. Staying informed about emerging cyber threats and consistently following best practices could help safeguard your digital assets.

Decentralized finance (DeFi) trading platform dYdX announced its first-ever token buyback program on March 24, aiming to reinvest in its ecosystem to enhance security and governance.According to the announcement, 25% of the protocol’s net fees will be dedicated to monthly buybacks of its native dYdX (DYDX) token on the open market.Following the announcement, DYDX surged over 10% and was trading at about $0.731 at the time of writing, according to CoinGecko. The token has gained more than 21% over the past two weeks.DYDX spikes on buyback news. Source: CoinGeckoRelated: dYdX explores sale of derivatives trading armNew dYdX distribution model Previously, dYdX distributed 100% of its platform revenue to ecosystem participants. Under the new allocation model, 25% will be used for token buybacks, another 25% will fund its USDC liquidity provision program, MegaVault, 10% will be directed to its treasury, and the remaining 40% will continue as staking rewards.DYdX noted that the current allocation of 25% to token buybacks may increase, with ongoing community discussions potentially pushing this percentage to as high as 100% over time.Related: DeFi market stages a comeback as derivatives surgeThe platform currently holds a total value locked (TVL) of $279 million, according to DefiLlama. It generated $1.29 million in revenue from fees in February and $1.09 million so far in March.Token buybacks get 25% of revenue, which has been dropping. Source: DefiLlama“DeFi festival” waits for summer to endThe DeFi industry commonly references the DeFi summer of 2020 as a benchmark, characterized by rapid user growth driven by yield farming and decentralized applications.In a recent interview with Cointelegraph, dYdX Foundation CEO Charles d’Haussy predicted that the next significant DeFi boom would occur shortly after summer, potentially beginning as early as September and lasting “months and months.”DYdX existed in mid-2020 primarily as a DeFi platform for spot trading, lending, borrowing and margin trading. Its popularity popped in 2021 following the launch of its layer-2 perpetual futures exchange and the introduction of its native DYDX token.In its 2024 ecosystem report, dYdX projected that the decentralized derivatives market would expand to $3.48 trillion by 2025, up from $1.5 trillion in derivatives volume processed by decentralized exchanges (DEXs) in 2024.Magazine: Memecoins are ded — But Solana ‘100x better’ despite revenue plungeThis article does not contain investment advice or recommendations. Every investment and trading move involves risk, and readers should conduct their own research when making a decision.

Update: March 24, 2025, 1:11 pm UTC: This article has been updated to include the settlement date of Strategy’s $711 million offering.Michael Saylor’s Strategy has acquired over $500 million worth of Bitcoin as institutional interest and exchange-traded fund (ETF) inflows make a comeback.Strategy acquired 6,911 Bitcoin (BTC) for over $584 million between March 17 and March 23 at an average price of $84,529 per coin, according to a March 24 filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Source: US SECFollowing the latest acquisition, the company now holds more than 500,000 Bitcoin, with a total of 506,137 Bitcoin acquired at an aggregate purchase price of roughly $33.7 billion and an average purchase price of approximately $66,608 per Bitcoin, inclusive of fees and expenses.The milestone comes a day after Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor hinted at an impending Bitcoin investment after the company announced the pricing of its latest tranche of preferred stock on March 21.Source: SaylortrackerThe preferred stock was sold at $85 per share and featured a 10% coupon. According to Strategy, the offering should bring the company approximately $711 million in revenue scheduled to settle on March 25, 2025.Related: Michael Saylor’s Strategy to raise up to $21B to purchase more BitcoinSaylor’s Strategy buys the dip despite global tariff concernsStrategy, the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder, continues buying the dips despite widespread investor fears of a premature bear market.Strategy’s latest investment comes amid global trade war fears, which analysts say could weigh on both traditional and digital asset markets at least through early April.Related: BlackRock increases stake in Michael Saylor’s Strategy to 5%Despite a multitude of positive crypto-specific developments, global tariff fears will continue to pressure the markets until at least April 2, according to Nicolai Sondergaard, a research analyst at Nansen.BTC/USD, 1-day chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView“I’m looking forward to seeing what happens with the tariffs from April 2nd onward. Maybe we’ll see some of them dropped, but it depends if all countries can agree. That’s the biggest driver at this moment,” the analyst said during Cointelegraph’s Chainreaction daily X show on March 21.Risk assets may lack direction until the tariff-related concerns are resolved, which may happen between April 2 and July, presenting a positive market catalyst, he added.US President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariff rates are set to take effect on April 2 despite earlier comments from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicating a possible delay in their implementation.Magazine: BTC above $150K is ‘speculative fever,’ SAB 121 canceled, and more: Hodlers Digest, Jan. 19 – 25

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Bitcoin may reach a new all-time high of $110,000 before any significant retracement, according to some market analysts who cite easing inflation and increasing global liquidity as key factors supporting a price rally.Bitcoin (BTC) has been rising for two consecutive weeks, achieving a bullish weekly close just above $86,000 on March 23, TradingView data shows.Combined with fading inflation-related concerns, this may set the stage for Bitcoin’s rally to a $110,000 all-time high, according to Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX and chief investment officer of Maelstrom.BTC/USD, 1-week chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewHayes wrote in a March 24 X post:“I bet $BTC hits $110k before it retests $76.5k. Y? The Fed is going from QT to QE for treasuries. And tariffs don’t matter cause of “transitory inflation.” JAYPOW told me so.”Source: Arthur Hayes“What I mean is that the price is more likely to hit $110k than $76.5k next. If we hit $110k, then it’s yachtzee time and we ain’t looking back until $250k,” Hayes added in a follow-up X post.Quantitative tightening (QT) is when the US Federal Reserve shrinks its balance sheet by selling bonds or letting them mature without reinvesting proceeds, while quantitative easing (QE) means that the Fed is buying bonds and pumping money into the economy to lower interest rates and encourage spending during difficult financial conditions.Other analysts pointed out that while the Fed has slowed QT, it has not yet fully pivoted to easing.“QT is not ‘basically over’ on April 1st. They still have $35B/mo coming off from mortgage backed securities. They just slowed QT from $60B/mo to $40B/mo,” according to Benjamin Cowen, founder and CEO of IntoTheCryptoVerse.Related: Bitcoin may recover to $90K amid easing inflation concerns after FOMC meetingMeanwhile, market participants await the Fed’s expected pivot to quantitative easing, which has historically been positive for Bitcoin’s price.BTC/USD, 1-week chart, 2020–2021. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewThe last period of QE in 2020 led to a more than 1,000% surge in Bitcoin’s price, from around $6,000 in March 2020 to a then-record high of $69,000 in November 2021. Analysts say a similar setup may be forming again.Related: Bitcoin reserve backlash signals unrealistic industry expectationsMacro conditions may support Bitcoin’s rally to $110,000Bitcoin’s recovery to above $85,000 after last week’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting was a bullish sign for investor sentiment that may signal more upside, according to Emmanuel Cardozo, market analyst at real-world asset (RWA) tokenization platform Brikken.The macroeconomic environment also “supports” a Bitcoin rally to $110,000, the analyst told Cointelegraph.“Global liquidity has risen, discussions around a US Bitcoin strategic reserve, potentially driving Bitcoin toward that $110,000 mark as BTC liquidity available in exchanges keeps dropping, leading to a supply squeeze scenario,” he said.“However, a correction to $76,500 aligns with Bitcoin’s historical volatility, often triggered by profit-taking or unexpected market shifts,” he added.Other analysts also see a high likelihood of Hayes’ prediction playing out.“Given Bitcoin’s recent close above the 21-day and 200-day moving averages, this bullish momentum aligns with his view. However, the $88K resistance remains a key hurdle,” Ryan Lee, chief analyst at Bitget Research, told Cointelegraph.Magazine: Bitcoin’s odds of June highs, SOL’s $485M outflows, and more: Hodler’s Digest, March 2 – 8This article does not contain investment advice or recommendations. Every investment and trading move involves risk, and readers should conduct their own research when making a decision.

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Securities dealer Ocree Capital has launched a regulated real estate platform in Canada, giving investors access to tokenized shares of commercial property on the Polymesh blockchain.The new Ocree platform debuted on March 24 with a $51.9 million commercial real estate listing in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The featured property is a Class “A” multi-residential development with 156 units. Ocree said $4 million of equity is being offered to investors via fractional shares. “Investors are not providing debt; they are participating in the equity of the asset,” Ocree CEO Ted Davis told Cointelegraph. “The investors purchase an interest in a limited partnership that invests in the underlying property.”15 Berwick Place in Winnipeg, Manitoba, is the first commercial property listing on Ocree’s platform. Source: Google MapsThe property was tokenized entirely on Polymesh, a purpose-built blockchain for real-world assets (RWAs). As Cointelegraph reported, Polymesh was selected to tokenize a $2.5 million church in Colorado last summer. “By building on Polymesh’s institutional-grade public permissioned blockchain, we’ve created a platform that benefits both property owners seeking liquidity and investors looking for access to premium real estate opportunities,” Davis said.Ocree is an exempt market dealer (EMD) registered with the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) and has licenses in all Canadian provinces and territories, except Quebec. The EMD status allows Ocree to distribute properties to accredited investors and other qualified individuals. “The registration process took close to one year to complete, with multiple conversations with the OSC both before and during the registration process,” said Davis.Related: Dubai Land Department begins real estate tokenization projectTokenization takes offTokenization, or the process of representing real-world assets on a blockchain, has taken the traditional finance industry by storm in recent years. Major financial institutions such as JPMorgan Chase, UBS, Citibank, HSBC and BlackRock have signaled their intent to offer tokenized products and services. In Canada, RWA players like Atlas One, Taurus and Polymath have also emerged with institutional-grade RWA platforms on offer.The tokenization process, from deal structuring to secondary market trading. Source: Cointelegraph There’s a reason why big banks are pivoting to tokenization. In addition to boosting liquidity and making it easier to connect buyers and sellers, RWAs solve many bottlenecks in the traditional finance industry, according to Matthew Burgoyne, a partner at Canadian business law firm Osler. He wrote:“Financial transactions, especially those that cross borders, are often delayed as a result of the large number of intermediaries that are required, particularly in execution and settlement. However, the distributed and transparent nature of token-underpinned ledgers facilitates near-instant settlement at a reduced cost compared to traditional finance.”For these reasons, tokenized securities could become a multitrillion-dollar market by 2030, according to industry research.The tokenized property market remains tiny in comparison to other tokenization trends. Source: RWA.xyzExcluding stablecoins, the total value of RWAs onchain has reached $31.3 billion, according to RWA.xyz. This represents an increase of 94% over the past 30 days.Related: Trump-era policies may fuel tokenized real-world assets surge

On March 24, 2025, bitcoin traded at $87,596, with a market capitalization of $1.73 trillion, a 24-hour trading volume of $22.82 billion, and an intraday price range between $84,617 and $87,839. Bitcoin In the daily chart analysis, bitcoin has staged a notable recovery after bottoming around $76,600, rebounding steadily from a recent decline that saw […]

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Securities dealer Ocree Capital has launched a regulated real estate platform in Canada, giving investors access to tokenized shares of commercial property on the Polymesh blockchain.The new Ocree platform debuted on March 24 with a $51.9 million commercial real estate listing in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The featured property is a Class “A” multi-residential development with 156 units. Ocree said $4 million of equity is being offered to investors via fractional shares. “Investors are not providing debt; they are participating in the equity of the asset,” Ocree CEO Ted Davis told Cointelegraph. “The investors purchase an interest in a limited partnership that invests in the underlying property.”15 Berwick Place in Winnipeg, Manitoba, is the first commercial property listing on Ocree’s platform. Source: Google MapsThe property was tokenized entirely on Polymesh, a purpose-built blockchain for real-world assets (RWAs). As Cointelegraph reported, Polymesh was selected to tokenize a $2.5 million church in Colorado last summer. “By building on Polymesh’s institutional-grade public permissioned blockchain, we’ve created a platform that benefits both property owners seeking liquidity and investors looking for access to premium real estate opportunities,” Davis said.Ocree is an exempt market dealer (EMD) registered with the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) and has licenses in all Canadian provinces and territories, except Quebec. The EMD status allows Ocree to distribute properties to accredited investors and other qualified individuals. “The registration process took close to one year to complete, with multiple conversations with the OSC both before and during the registration process,” said Davis.Related: Dubai Land Department begins real estate tokenization projectTokenization takes offTokenization, or the process of representing real-world assets on a blockchain, has taken the traditional finance industry by storm in recent years. Major financial institutions such as JPMorgan Chase, UBS, Citibank, HSBC and BlackRock have signaled their intent to offer tokenized products and services. In Canada, RWA players like Atlas One, Taurus and Polymath have also emerged with institutional-grade RWA platforms on offer.The tokenization process, from deal structuring to secondary market trading. Source: Cointelegraph There’s a reason why big banks are pivoting to tokenization. In addition to boosting liquidity and making it easier to connect buyers and sellers, RWAs solve many bottlenecks in the traditional finance industry, according to Matthew Burgoyne, a partner at Canadian business law firm Osler. He wrote:“Financial transactions, especially those that cross borders, are often delayed as a result of the large number of intermediaries that are required, particularly in execution and settlement. However, the distributed and transparent nature of token-underpinned ledgers facilitates near-instant settlement at a reduced cost compared to traditional finance.”For these reasons, tokenized securities could become a multitrillion-dollar market by 2030, according to industry research.The tokenized property market remains tiny in comparison to other tokenization trends. Source: RWA.xyzExcluding stablecoins, the total value of RWAs onchain has reached $31.3 billion, according to RWA.xyz. This represents an increase of 94% over the past 30 days.Related: Trump-era policies may fuel tokenized real-world assets surge

Bitcoin Magazine Strategy Buys Another $584 Million Worth Of Bitcoin Strategy buys an additional $584 million in bitcoin, boosting holdings above 500,000 BTC. The company continues to aggressively accumulate BTC to maximize long-term shareholder value. This post Strategy Buys Another $584 Million Worth Of Bitcoin first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Vivek Sen Bitcoin.

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  RNDR has spiked by 14.5% over the past 24 hours. Render was breaking out from the consolidation, positioning for a move toward $6. Over the past day, Render [RNDR] has made a strong The post Breaking down Render's 14.51% surge - Is $4.5 next? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Strategy has expanded its Bitcoin holdings with a $584 million purchase, bringing its treasury to over 506,000 BTC. Business analytics public company Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) has acquired 6,911 Bitcoin (BTC), bringing its total BTC holdings at over 500,000 BTC. In…

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AMI, the native token of Amnis Finance, will make its market debut through MEXC on March 26. Around 8% of its token supply will be airdropped to early adopters. Aptos (APT) liquidity staking protocol Amnis Finance announced the launch of…

This is a major step for a country that made headlines in 2021. It became the first in the world to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender. The initiative, which includes a Bitcoin node, aims to provide citizens with greater access to Bitcoin’s technology. It also seeks to foster a deeper understanding of the crypto. El […] The post El Salvador Library Launches Bitcoin Node and Education Hub appeared first on Altcoin Buzz.

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Under Donald Trump’s wing, the US Treasury Department has lifted sanctions against Tornado Cash. The move has been seen as a major win for decentralization – a core tenet of blockchain tech. Albeit a boon for crypto investors who value financial freedom, this open-source, non-custodial crypto mixer’s story has not been without its troubles. The […]

Bitcoin could reach a new all-time high of $110,000 before any significant retracement, according to some market analysts, who cite easing inflation and rising global liquidity as key factors supporting the price rally.Bitcoin (BTC) has been rising for two consecutive weeks, achieving a bullish weekly close just above $86,000 on March 23, TradingView data shows.Combined with fading inflation-related concerns, this may set the stage for Bitcoin’s rally to the $110,000 all-time high, according to Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX and chief investment officer of Maelstrom.BTC/USD, 1-week chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewHayes wrote in a March 24 X post:“I bet $BTC hits $110k before it retests $76.5k. Y? The Fed is going from QT to QE for treasuries. And tariffs don’t matter cause of “transitory inflation.” JAYPOW told me so.”Source: Arthur Hayes“What I mean is that the price is more likely to hit $110k than $76.5k next. If we hit $110k, then it’s yachtzee time and we ain’t looking back until $250k,” Hayes added in a follow-up X post.Quantitative tightening (QT) is when the US Federal Reserve shrinks its balance sheet by selling bonds or letting them mature without reinvesting proceeds, while quantitative easing (QE) means that the Fed is buying bonds and pumping money into the economy to lower interest rates and encourage spending during difficult financial conditions.Other analysts pointed out that while the Fed has slowed QT, it has not yet fully pivoted to easing.“QT is not “basically over” on April 1st. They still have $35B/mo coming off from mortgage backed securities. They just slowed QT from $60B/mo to $40B/mo,” according to Benjamin Cowen, founder and CEO of IntoTheCryptoVerse.Related: Bitcoin may recover to $90K amid easing inflation concerns after FOMC meetingMeanwhile, market participants await the Fed’s expected pivot to quantitative easing, which has historically been positive for Bitcoin’s price.BTC/USD, 1-week chart, 2020–2021. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewThe last period of QE in 2020 led to a more than 1,000% surge in Bitcoin’s price, from around $6,000 in March 2020 to a then-record high of $69,000 in November 2021. Analysts believe a similar setup could be forming again.Related: Bitcoin reserve backlash signals unrealistic industry expectationsMacro conditions may support Bitcoin’s rally to $110,000Bitcoin’s recovery to above $85,000 after last week’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting was a bullish sign for investor sentiment that may signal more upside, according to Enmanuel Cardozo, market analyst at real-world asset (RWA) tokenization platform Brikken.The macroeconomic environment also “supports” a Bitcoin rally to $110,000, the analyst told Cointelegraph.“Global liquidity has risen, discussions around a US Bitcoin strategic reserve, potentially driving Bitcoin toward that $110,000 mark as BTC liquidity available in exchanges keeps dropping, leading to a supply squeeze scenario,” he said.“However, a correction to $76,500 aligns with Bitcoin’s historical volatility, often triggered by profit-taking or unexpected market shifts,” he added.Other analysts also see a high likelihood of Hayes’ prediction playing out.“Given Bitcoin’s recent close above the 21-day and 200-day moving averages, this bullish momentum aligns with his view. However, the $88K resistance remains a key hurdle,” Ryan Lee, chief analyst at Bitget Research, told Cointelegraph.Magazine: Bitcoin’s odds of June highs, SOL’s $485M outflows, and more: Hodler’s Digest, March 2 – 8This article does not contain investment advice or recommendations. Every investment and trading move involves risk, and readers should conduct their own research when making a decision.

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Bitcoin is once again testing the $85K level after several attempts to push toward a local high near $87,500. While bulls have shown signs of strength, the market has yet to see a convincing breakout. To confirm a meaningful recovery and shift sentiment back to bullish, BTC must break above the $90K mark—a level that […]

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While some of those involved in the Polymarket bet claim that the bet has already been solved with the bitcoin reserve executive order signed by President Donald Trump, others believe that the fine print indicates otherwise. Polymarket Faces Problems Again, US Bitcoin Reserve Bet Undecided Polymarket, one of the most relevant crypto-based prediction market platforms, […]

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Walrus Protocol, the digital storage solution, has big news coming. The Mysten Labs backed platform, the same team behind Sui, announced its mainnet. This should go live 27th March 2025. Its $WAL token TGE and airdrop could possibly also go live on this day. Furthermore, Walrus raised $140 million in funding. Let’s take a closer […] The post Walrus Protocol Mainnet and TGE are Coming appeared first on Altcoin Buzz.

The cryptocurrency market is heating up as Solana (SOL) nears a major breakout, sparking discussions about its future. With a price consolidation around the $125 mark, many are wondering if Solana will break its resistance levels and lead the next bull rally. However, amidst this excitement, a newcomer—Coldware (COLD)—is quietly building momentum, and investors are [...] The post Solana Price Approaches The Border Of Huge Breakout, Will Coldware Still Hold The POS Title? appeared first on Blockonomi.

Stuck under a rock last week? Crypto never sleeps. But if you did, here’s what happened, and which tokens are the best crypto to buy given market trends: $XRP with more upside potential than $BTC? $XRP is up 5.2% for the week. SEC starting to reconsider memecoins? $BTCBULL powers a $BTC stack for double wins […]

Michael Saylor’s Strategy has acquired over $500 million worth of Bitcoin as institutional interest and exchange-traded fund (ETF) inflows make a comeback.Strategy acquired 6,911 Bitcoin (BTC) for over $584 million between March 17 and March 23 at an average price of $84,529 per coin, according to a March 24 filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Source: US SECFollowing the latest acquisition, the company now holds more than 500,000 Bitcoin, with a total of 506,137 Bitcoin acquired at an aggregate purchase price of roughly $33.7 billion and an average purchase price of approximately $66,608 per Bitcoin, inclusive of fees and expenses.The milestone comes a day after Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor hinted at an impending Bitcoin investment after the company announced the pricing of its latest tranche of preferred stock on March 21.The preferred stock was sold at $85 per share and featured a 10% coupon. According to Strategy, the offering should bring the company approximately $711 million in revenue.Related: Michael Saylor’s Strategy to raise up to $21B to purchase more Bitcoin

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Strategy's total Bitcoin holdings have surpassed 500,000 BTC

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Strategy's aggressive Bitcoin acquisition strategy underscores a growing trend of institutional investment in cryptocurrency, impacting market dynamics. The post Michael Saylor’s Strategy acquires 6,911 Bitcoin, now holds over $506,000 BTC appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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What is StilachiRAT malware? In November 2024, Microsoft Incident Response researchers uncovered a remote access Trojan (RAT) called StilachiRAT. This discovery highlights the evolving nature of cyber threats, with the malware combining multiple malicious functions into a single tool for maximum impact.Designed to evade detection and exfiltrate sensitive data, StilachiRAT steals credentials and extracts and decrypts usernames and passwords stored in Google Chrome. It performs extensive system reconnaissance, collecting details such as operating system information, BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) serial numbers, camera presence and active remote desktop protocol (RDP) sessions. With a focus on stealing cryptocurrencies, StilachiRAT scans for up to 20 crypto wallet extensions within Chrome, including those from Coinbase, Fractal, Phantom, Manta and Bitget. It also monitors clipboard activity and running applications, specifically looking for sensitive information like passwords and private keys.Although Microsoft has yet to attribute StilachiRAT to a specific threat actor or region, current observations indicate that it is not yet widely distributed as of March 2025. However, its advanced capabilities make it a significant cybersecurity concern.Did you know? In November 2024, Microsoft Threat Intelligence found a North Korean hacking group called “Sapphire Sleet” involved in cryptocurrency theft and corporate espionage. How hackers trick users into installing StilachiRAT Hackers employ various deceptive tactics to trick users into installing malware like StilachiRAT using multiple vectors.Such tactics include:Phishing emails: Attackers have been using phishing emails to trick recipients into opening malicious attachments or clicking on harmful links, leading to RAT malware installation. For instance, in November 2024, scamsters sent phishing emails targeting self-hosted help desk software for the delivery of AsyncRat, PureLog Stealer and XWorm RATs.Fake browser extensions: Cybercriminals develop counterfeit browser extensions that mimic popular ones. When users install these malicious extensions, they unknowingly introduce malware like StilachiRAT into their systems. ​Malicious downloads: Users may inadvertently download StilachiRAT by accessing compromised websites or downloading software from untrustworthy sources. These downloads can be bundled with malicious code that executes upon installation.Exploit kits: Attackers utilize exploit kits to target software vulnerabilities, delivering RATs like StilachiRAT without user interaction. ​Exploit kits enable hackers to automatically manage and deploy exploits against a target computer.Brute-force RDP attacks: Cybercriminals attempt to gain unauthorized access by systematically guessing remote desktop protocol (RDP) credentials, allowing them to install malware remotely. ​USB droppers: Attackers distribute infected USB drives that automatically install malware when connected to a system. ​Drive-by downloads: Visiting compromised or malicious websites can result in automatic malware downloads without the user’s knowledge.Fake applications and social media links: Scammers may disguise StilachiRAT as legitimate applications or share them through deceptive links on social media platforms, tricking users into installation. ​Did you know? In cybersecurity, the term “zero-day vulnerability” is an unknown security flaw in software or hardware. Because the developer is unaware of it, no patch or preventative measures are available to address it. How does StilachiRAT steal crypto wallet data? Designed to bypass traditional security measures, StilachiRAT functions in multiple layers. Understanding its methods, from initial infection to data extraction, is crucial for protecting your digital assets from this potentially devastating threat.Targeting specific digital walletsStilachiRAT focuses on a set of designated cryptocurrency wallet extensions for the Google Chrome browser. It accesses the configurations in the following registry key and checks if any extensions are present. \SOFTWARE\Google\Chrome\PreferenceMACs\Default\extensions.settingsStilachiRAT specifically targets the following cryptocurrency wallet extensions:Stealing credentialsStilachiRAT obtains Google Chrome’s encryption key from the local state file within the user’s directory. Nevertheless, as this key is initially encrypted when Chrome is installed, the malware uses Windows APIs to decrypt it based on the current user’s context. This enables it to access saved credentials stored in Chrome’s password vault. Extracted credentials originate from the following locations: %LOCALAPPDATA%\Google\Chrome\User Data\Local State, which holds Chrome’s configuration data, inclusive of the encrypted key %LOCALAPPDATA%\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Login Data, which preserves user credentials input into Chrome. The “Login Data” file constitutes an SQLite database, and the malware extracts credentials using a defined database query.Command-and-controlScammers use “command-and-control” to launch commands like system reboot, credential theft, log clearing, executing applications and manipulating system windows to the malware. They have access to a wide range of commands for espionage, including enumerating open windows, modifying Windows registry values and suspending the system.The command-and-control server has two configured addresses. One is obfuscated, while the other is an IP address in its binary format rather than a regular string. For communications, a channel is established using TCP ports 53, 443 or 16000.StilachiRAT confirms the presence of “tcpview.exe” and halts its execution. It would also postpone the initial connection by two hours to avoid detection. Once the connection is established, the malware transmits a roster of active windows to the server. Observing RDP sessionsStilachiRAT observes RDP sessions by recording window details and replicating security tokens to assume user identity. For RDP servers hosting administrative sessions, this is a significant threat.The malware could capture the active session while dynamically initiating foreground windows. Through this process, it could also enumerate all remaining RDP sessions. To acquire permissions for each identified session, it would access the Windows Explorer shell and make a copy of the security tokens or privileges. It uses the acquired permissions to launch applications.Collecting user data and monitoring clipboardStilachiRAT gathers diverse user data, including software installation logs and running applications. It observes active graphical user interface (GUI) windows, their title bar text, and file path and transfers the data to the command-and-control server. Access to this data enables scammers to monitor user actions.The malware also has the ability to observe clipboard data. It can read the clipboard, use search patterns to extract text, and transfer this data to the server. Using this feature, scamsters can launch dedicated searches for passwords, cryptocurrency keys and potentially personal identifiers.Did you know? While Google Chrome is available on macOS, its data storage and system integration are handled differently. MacOS neither uses a Windows registry nor follows the same file system structure or API conventions. How does StilachiRAT evade detection? Scammers can launch StilachiRAT as a Windows service or a standalone component. Regardless of the version in use, there is a system in place to ensure the security mechanism doesn’t remove the malware. Role of observer threadStilachiRAT has an observer thread that monitors the “EXE” and dynamic link library (DLL) files used by the malware. In case the files are missing, they are recreated using an internal copy obtained during initialization. The thread could also recreate the Windows service component by making the necessary modifications in the relevant registry settings and restarting it. Removal of event logs and looping checksTo avoid detection, StilachiRAT removes event logs and performs continuous checks for analysis tools and sandbox timers that might block its full activation in virtual environments. It also obfuscates Windows API calls and encodes text strings and values using a custom algorithm, slowing down malware detection software.StilachiRAT employs advanced API-level obfuscation techniques to hinder manual analysis. For example, instead of directly referencing Windows APIs like RegOpenKey(), the malware encodes API names as checksums, which are dynamically resolved at runtime, adding complexity to its concealment strategies.The malware also prevents memory scans from detecting API references. It stores precomputed API checksums in multiple lookup tables, each with a specific XOR value. When executed, StilachiRAT selects the appropriate table based on the hashed API name and applies the correct XOR mask to decode the value. Additionally, cached function pointers are masked with another XOR value, making it difficult for direct memory scans to identify them. How to mitigate malware like StilachiRAT from affecting your device RATs may disguise themselves as legitimate software or updates. To minimize risk, it is important to download software directly from the official developer’s website or trusted sources. Use secure web browsers, which can detect and block phishing sites, scams and malware-hosting pages.Organizations must use software that scans and rewrites email URLs, preventing phishing attacks. Safe attachments are another useful feature that provides an extra layer of protection by scanning email attachments for threats.You need to activate network protection to block access to malicious websites and online threats. Before implementing the feature, audit the network protection feature in a test environment to identify any applications that may be affected.The Microsoft report recommends organizations activate safe links and safe attachments within Office 365 to defend against harmful links and attachments in phishing and related attacks; operate endpoint detection and response systems in block mode; enable protections in Microsoft Defender against potentially unwanted applications (PUAs); and only use web browsers that support functionalities for automatically detecting and preventing malicious websites.Real-time threat intelligence reduces the attack scope and empowers security teams to formulate detection protocols, modify network surveillance, and block malicious domains or actions before a comprehensive attack. Considering StilachiRAT’s evasive nature and capacity to steer clear of forensic analysis, timely detection is important to deter any damage.Did you know? In February 2025, Bybit, a cryptocurrency exchange located in Dubai, experienced a record-breaking $1.5-billion loss due to a significant security breach, marking the largest crypto theft recorded. Signs your device is infected with StilachiRAT Although StilachiRAT is designed to be elusive, there are red flags that can signal its presence. It’s crucial to identify these signs and take action before it’s too late.Unusual system behavior: Your device may run slower than usual, crash unexpectedly, or experience frequent freezes.Unauthorized access: Suspicious logins to online accounts or unexplained password changes could indicate credential theft.Increased network activity: StilachiRAT communicates with remote servers, which might result in abnormal data usage or network slowdowns.Unexpected pop-ups or applications: You may see unfamiliar software, browser extensions or unauthorized changes in settings. Clipboard and browser issues: If you discover copied text or cryptocurrency wallet addresses to be altered, it is a sign that the malware may be manipulating clipboard data. How to remove StilachiRAT malware from your device StilachiRAT’s presence on your device is a threat to your crypto holdings. To remove StilachiRAT from your device, follow these steps:Disconnect from the internet: This prevents the malware from communicating with remote servers, sending data or receiving instructions.Run a full security scan: Use a trusted antivirus or anti-malware tool to remove StilachiRAT. To be doubly sure, you could use more than one.Uninstall suspicious programs: Uninstall any suspicious or unknown applications from your system settings.Remove malicious browser extensions: Check your browser for unfamiliar extensions, especially in Google Chrome, and delete them.Reset system settings: Reset browser settings to remove lingering threats. You can generally find the option in the device’s settings menu.Update software and security patches: Keep your operating system and applications upgraded to prevent reinfection.Enable real-time network protection: Turn on an anti-malware solution that activates network protection for future security. Best practices for securing crypto wallets on Chrome Protecting your cryptocurrency on Chrome requires proactive measures. Below is a detailed breakdown of how to secure your crypto wallets on Chrome.Select a secure wallet extensionExtensions like MetaMask and Trust Wallet stand out for their security features and wide adoption. However, make sure you download the extension from the official Chrome Web Store and not some suspicious platform that might be set up by the scammers. Before installing any extension, thoroughly research its developer, read reviews, and check for any security concerns.Implement strong security practicesTo protect yourself from malware, you need to implement strong security practices:Unique passwords: Use strong, unique passwords for your wallet and Chrome account and avoid reusing passwords across different services.Two-factor authentication (2FA): Enable 2FA for your wallet and Chrome account to add an extra layer of security.Keep wallet extensions updated: Keep your Chrome browser and wallet extensions updated to the latest versions to patch any security vulnerabilities.Secure your device: Protect your device with strong anti-malware software and firewalls.Check for phishing: Use tools like Wallet Highlighter to scan for suspicious wallet addresses on web pages. Never click on suspicious links or download software from untrusted sources.Key measure for secure wallet managementKeeping with the following best practices for wallet management may help in keeping your crypto assets secure:Back up your seed phrase: If your wallet uses a seed phrase (also known as a mnemonic or recovery phrase), write it on a piece of paper and store it in a safe place.Use a password manager: To store and manage your wallet passwords securely, use a password manager.Regularly review transactions: Monitor your wallet activity regularly and check for any unauthorized transactions.Be cautious with DApps: Only interact with trusted and reputable decentralized applications (DApps).Securing your cryptocurrency wallet on Chrome requires a multi-layered approach. By diligently implementing strong password practices, enabling 2FA, carefully vetting browser extensions and maintaining up-to-date software, you can significantly mitigate the risks associated with online wallet usage. Staying informed about emerging cyber threats and consistently following best practices could help safeguard your digital assets.

Decentralized finance (DeFi) trading platform dYdX announced its first-ever token buyback program on March 24, aiming to reinvest in its ecosystem to enhance security and governance.According to the announcement, 25% of the protocol’s net fees will be dedicated to monthly buybacks of its native dYdY (DYDX) token on the open market.Following the announcement, DYDX surged over 10% and was trading at approximately $0.731 at the time of writing, according to CoinGecko. The token has gained more than 21% over the past two weeks.DYDX spikes on buyback news. Source: CoinGeckoRelated: dYdX explores sale of derivatives trading armNew dYdX distribution model Previously, dYdX distributed 100% of its platform revenue to ecosystem participants. Under the new allocation model, 25% will be used for token buybacks, another 25% will fund its USDC liquidity provision program, MegaVault, 10% will be directed to its treasury, and the remaining 40% will continue as staking rewards.dYdX noted that the current allocation of 25% to token buybacks could increase, with ongoing community discussions potentially pushing this percentage to as high as 100% over time.Related: DeFi market stages a comeback as derivatives surgeThe platform currently holds a total value locked (TVL) of $279 million, according to DefiLlama. It generated $1.29 million in revenue from fees in February and $1.09 million so far in March.Token buybacks get 25% of revenue, which has been dropping. Source: DefiLlama“DeFi festival” waits for summer to endThe DeFi industry commonly references the DeFi summer of 2020 as a benchmark, characterized by rapid user growth driven by yield farming and decentralized applications.In a recent interview with Cointelegraph, dYdX Foundation CEO Charles d’Haussy predicted that the next significant DeFi boom would occur shortly after summer, potentially beginning as early as September and lasting “months and months.”dYdX existed in mid-2020 primarily as a DeFi platform for spot trading, lending, borrowing, and margin trading. Its popularity popped in 2021 following the launch of its layer-2 perpetual futures exchange and the introduction of its native DYDX token.In its 2024 ecosystem report, dYdX projected that the decentralized derivatives market would expand to $3.48 trillion by 2025, up from $1.5 trillion in derivatives volume processed by decentralized exchanges (DEXs) in 2024.Magazine: Memecoins are ded — But Solana ‘100x better’ despite revenue plunge

Two major exchanges see enormous Bitcoin batches withdrawn from them

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UNI surged past $6.90, breaking out of a multi-week downtrend with RSI at 56 and rising volume. Despite the rally, daily active addresses plummeted to 296, raising sustainability doubts. AftThe post Uniswap breaks key trendline—Can UNI target $8 next? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Stablecoin payment platform Infini filed a Hong Kong lawsuit against a developer and several unidentified individuals suspected of involvement in a hack that drained nearly $50 million in crypto assets.On March 24, the Infini team sent an onchain message to the attacker, citing developer Chen Shanxuan and three unidentified persons with access to wallets involved in the exploit as defendants in the lawsuit. Infini said that the 49.5 million USDC (USDC) traced from the plaintiff’s funds are subject to an ongoing legal dispute and are contentious in nature. “Any subsequent holders of the said crypto assets (if any) once held in those wallets that they cannot claim the status of bona fide purchases without notice of the dispute,” Infini stated. The Hong Kong court sent an injunction order through an onchain message, a method to send legal notices to anonymous crypto wallets containing stolen funds. It also included a writ of summons that required the defendants to attend the return date hearing. Infini offered a 20% bounty to hackerFollowing the $50 million hack on Feb. 24, Infini offered a 20% bounty to the hackers responsible for the attack. In an onchain message, Infini said it had gathered IP and device information about the attackers. The platform said it’s constantly monitoring the addresses involved and will take action if necessary. However, the payment firm offered a bounty to the attacker if they returned 80% of the funds. “Upon receipt of the returned assets, we will cease further tracking or analysis, and you will not face accountability,” Infini wrote. Still, despite the warnings, the attacker did not return any of the funds from the address specified by the Infini team. Related: $1.5B crypto hack losses expose bug bounty flawsInfini exploit done amid largest crypto hackThe Infini attack came after Bybit suffered the largest recorded losses in a crypto hack. On Feb. 21, a hacker took control of Bybit's multisignature wallet, stealing $1.4 billion in crypto assets. In a statement, FearsOff chief operating officer Marwan Hachem told Cointelegraph that the Infini hacker carefully chose the timing of the attack. The cybersecurity executive said the attack came only a few days after the Bybit hack, and the timing “was not by chance.” “With everyone busy on the investigation and recovery efforts of the $1.5B, the Infini attackers perceived their chances of success to be higher at that moment,” Hachem told Cointelegraph. Magazine: Ridiculous ‘Chinese Mint’ crypto scam, Japan dives into stablecoins: Asia Express

The cryptocurrency market is expected to rebound again, so investors are repositioning to maximize gains. In anticipation of the following market spike, top Solana (SOL) wallets are investing in Ripple (XRP) and Rexas Finance (RXS). With this shift, XRP’s cross-border payment solutions and RXS’s breakthrough real-world asset (RWA) tokenization approach are gaining trust. These two [...] The post Top Solana (SOL) Wallets Rotate Into Ripple (XRP) and Rexas Finance (RXS) Before the Next Market Surge appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Asset manager Fidelity Investments has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for regulatory approval to launch a blockchain-based, tokenized share class of its U.S. dollar money market fund. Fidelity Investments has submitted a proposal to create a blockchain-based…

Bo Hines, the executive director of the President’s Council of Advisors on Digital Assets, recently hinted at this bold move. He shared this insight during an interview. According to Hines, selling off gold holdings could provide a budget-neutral way to increase the country’s Bitcoin reserves. Hines Pushes Bitcoin Act of 2025 for U.S. Crypto Dominance […] The post White House Considering Swapping Gold for Bitcoin appeared first on Altcoin Buzz.

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Hackers are exploiting vulnerabilities in Russian smart homes to create botnets, using the infected devices to mine cryptocurrency and launch DDoS attacks. Hackers are reportedly exploiting vulnerabilities in Russian smart homes to mine cryptocurrency and carry out cyberattacks, Russia’s state-controlled…

Pakistan is reportedly planning to develop a specialized electricity tariff regime for crypto mining and blockchain-based data centers. Pakistan Crypto Council Spearheads Initiative In a significant move, Pakistan is reportedly developing specialized electricity tariffs to attract crypto mining and blockchain-based data centers, further loosening its past stance on cryptocurrencies. This initiative aims to capitalize on […]

TLDR US authorities are returning $7 million to victims of spoofed crypto investment platforms Scammers gained victims’ trust before directing them to fake investment websites Stolen funds were funneled through 75+ shell company bank accounts and sent abroad Secret Service seized funds from a foreign bank in 2023 and initiated civil forfeiture Victims can contact [...] The post US Authorities Return $7 Million to Victims of Cryptocurrency Investment Scam appeared first on Blockonomi.

Mantle’s native token, MNT, has broken out of a downtrend after an investment by World Liberty Financial. On Monday, March 24, WLFI, a DeFi project backed by President Donald Trump’s family, purchased about 3.54 million MNT for nearly $3 million…

South Korean authorities are set to act against crypto platforms operating outside of their rules.  As per local reports, the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of the Financial Services Commission could impose sanctions on crypto exchanges operating without legal recognition.  The FIU will act against crypto platforms that failed to secure necessary licenses from the appropriate […] The post South Korea to Block Rule-Breaking Crypto Exchanges appeared first on Altcoin Buzz.

Robert Kiyosaki, the author of the popular book “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” has made a strong statement about Bitcoin. He says that missing out on Bitcoin is a big mistake for anyone wanting to get ahead financially. He thinks it’s a simple way to build wealth. Related Reading: XRP For Real Estate? Leading Japanese Company […]

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21Shares has listed three of its crypto-backed ETPs on the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange, further expanding its reach into European markets. According to an official press release, the exchange-traded products issuer has added three new ETPs to the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange.…

Ethereum’s price plunged 50% in three months amid massive ETF outflows. Institutional confidence grows as BlackRock’s BUIDL fund raised ETH holdings to $1.145B. Ethereum's [ETH] fortuneThe post Why BUIDL Fund’s $1.145B ETH stake signals faith in Ethereum’s future appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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$3 price mark becoming quite possible with current positive shift in market

TLDR UK investment banker Lisa Gordon proposes taxing crypto purchases while cutting taxes on stock investments Currently, the UK taxes shares on the London Stock Exchange at 0.5% Over half of UK adults under 45 own crypto but no equities Gordon argues stocks support the economy while crypto is “non-productive” UK stock market listings declined [...] The post UK Banker Proposes Crypto Tax to Boost Stock Market Investment appeared first on Blockonomi.

Codename:Pepe aims to transform the memecoin market by blending viral appeal with AI-driven trading precision. #partnercontent

TLDR Ethereum price recovered above $1,880 and is trading around $2,032, showing signs of recovery after a prolonged correction Critical resistance levels at $2,020, $2,040, and $2,150 need to be broken for ETH to potentially reach $2,800 or even $4,000 Institutional investors continue accumulating ETH, with wallets holding at least $100,000 worth of ETH growing [...] The post Ethereum (ETH) Price: Technical Analysis Shows Potential Breakout Above $2,040 Resistance appeared first on Blockonomi.

In its annual report, Malaysia’s central bank outlined plans to support asset tokenization and explore digital asset technologies without plans to recognize crypto as legal tender. Malaysia‘s central bank, Bank Negara Malaysia, has rolled out its 2024 annual report, highlighting…

TLDR Peter Schiff, a known Bitcoin critic, asked for Bitcoin donations to his satirical “Bitcoin Strategic Reserve” for his 62nd birthday Schiff’s reserve has collected over $4,500 in Bitcoin (0.05 BTC) and he recently moved it from an exchange to a hardware wallet He has been critical of the Trump administration’s plans for a U.S. [...] The post Bitcoin Critic Schiff Moves Cryptocurrency to Hardware Wallet for Long-Term Holding appeared first on Blockonomi.

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Binance Alpha recently launched two new tokens: $BUBB and $AGON, which sparked significant price surge and trading activity…

TLDR TRUMP token surged 12% after President Donald Trump endorsed it on Truth Social, calling it “the greatest of them all” The token is currently trading around $11.85, down 85% from its all-time high of $77 Trading volume exceeded $1 billion after Trump’s post, double the average of previous days 40 million TRUMP tokens (valued [...] The post TRUMP Price: Presidential Endorsement Drives 12% Surge Amid Upcoming Token Unlocks appeared first on Blockonomi.

Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the US snapped a five-week net outflow streak in the trading week ending March 21.Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs clocked a net inflow of $744.35 million — the highest tally in eight weeks — extending their daily inflow streak to six consecutive days, according to data from SoSoValue.US-based spot Bitcoin ETF net flows get back on track. Source: SoSoValueFive funds contributed to the inflows, with the bulk coming from BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), which recorded $537.5 million. Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) followed with $136.5 million.The renewed inflows come after a bearish period for both the crypto market and the broader global economy, marked by growing concerns over escalating trade tensions and rising recession concerns.Related: US recession would be a big catalyst for Bitcoin: BlackRockIn the weeks surrounding that date, Bitcoin ETFs recorded their largest net inflows of 2025: $1.96 billion in the week ending Jan. 17 and $1.76 billion the following week. Bitcoin (BTC) surged to an all-time high of $109,000 on Jan. 20, the inauguration day of US President Donald Trump.Bitcoin later dropped into the $78,000 range amid the broader market correction. With the latest inflows — the strongest since January — the price rebounded to $87,343 at the time of writing, according to CoinGecko.Bitcoin leaves Ethereum in the red zoneThe same can’t be said for Ether (ETH) ETFs, which extended their weekly net outflow streak to four weeks.Ethereum ETF net inflows continue slumping. Source: SoSoValueDuring the week ending March 21, Ethereum funds saw a net outflow of $102.89 million, with BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA) accounting for $74 million of that total.Ether (ETH) was trading at $2,090 at the time of writing, up from below $2,000 — a level it fell beneath for the first time in over a year.Still, there’s a bright spot for Ethereum, as institutions continue to deepen their exposure to the asset.Related: Ethereum eyes 65% gains from 'cycle bottom' as BlackRock ETH stash crosses $1BBlackRock’s BUIDL fund — which primarily invests in tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) — now holds a record $1.145 billion worth of Ether, up from approximately $990 million just a week earlier, according to Token Terminal. The fresh injection of ETH signals growing conviction from the world’s largest asset manager in Ethereum’s role as the leading infrastructure for real-world asset tokenization.Market sentiment improves but investors remain cautiousMarket sentiment on crypto has improved since the past week, with the Crypto Fear & Greed Index improving to 45% from 32 last week.However, Singapore-based investment firm QCP Capital advises caution regarding the likelihood of a sustained breakout.“Upcoming tariff escalations slated for 2 April could once again pressure risk assets,” QCP Cap said in a March 24 market analysis.Magazine: What are native rollups? Full guide to Ethereum’s latest innovation

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TLDR SEC dropped its lawsuit against Ripple Labs, sparking optimism for XRP Analysts predict XRP could reach $6-$27 in 2025-2026, with longer-term targets of $10 by 2030 XRP currently trading in $2.35-$2.55 range, forming a symmetrical triangle pattern Technical indicators show mixed signals with RSI at 51.45 indicating balanced pressure Ripple Labs IPO rumors further [...] The post XRP Price: Trading Range $2.35-$2.55 as Buyers Await Direction appeared first on Blockonomi.

Tokenizing assets is becoming big business. For example, BlackRock and Frank Templeton are already active on-chain. Now Fidelity Investments is also joining this race. These investment companies mostly bring their US Treasury Fund online. Among others, this improves transparency. So, let’s see what Fidelity Investments is up to. Fidelity Files for Ethereum-Based Treasury Fund Fidelity […] The post Fidelity Files for Ethereum-Based Treasury Fund appeared first on Altcoin Buzz.

Memecoins, fixed-rate DeFi, and tokenization — are they the future of finance or just overhyped trends? Charles St. Louis, CEO of Texas-based DELV, has spent over a decade shaping the DeFi landscape, specializing in fixed-rate lending, tokenized real-world assets, and…

TLDR Marketing lead Lucie suggests Shiba Inu is well-positioned for an ETF due to its presence on 110+ exchanges with 212 trading pairs SHIB burn rate surged dramatically (8,454% to 62,000% in recent reports), removing over 1 billion tokens from circulation Whale activity has increased, with dormant investors acquiring billions of SHIB tokens Current price [...] The post Shiba Inu (SHIB) Price: ETF Potential and Burn Rate Surge Stabilize Trading appeared first on Blockonomi.

Tornado cash has been ported to the newly launched MegaETH public testnet following the removal of sanctions against the protocol. The crypto privacy protocol Tornado Cash was ported to MegaETH testnet, as originally reported by The Block. Developer Gunboats named…

  Trump's memecoin endorsement only led to a modest 10% gain, signaling waning market enthusiasm The memecoin frenzy of 2021 feels distant as market sentiment grows cautious and volumes stThe post TRUMP crypto: Why a 10% gain falls short in today's market appeared first on AMBCrypto.

XRP faces security status question amid IMF's crypto update, Ripple CTO weighs in

This announcement, made via a press release, marked a turning point. It highlighted the ongoing reshaping of the crypto industry under the current administration. Tornado Cash, a popular crypto mixing tool, had previously been sanctioned, effectively banning its use for US citizens and businesses. However, after a review by the Treasury, this decision was reversed, […] The post US Treasury Lifts Sanctions on Tornado Cash appeared first on Altcoin Buzz.

Berachain is rolling out the next phase of its proof-of-liquidity system, expanding governance and emissions beyond its native BEX pools.  Up until now, only Berachain’s (BERA) native exchange, BEX, was used to distribute rewards. Other decentralized applications will be able…

TLDR White House signals more targeted approach to April 2 tariffs, leading to Bitcoin gaining 2.7% Bitcoin traded above $86,700 Sunday, showing resilience after volatile swings last week Trump hinted at “flexibility” in tariff plans, particularly regarding China Global markets showed positive reaction with S&P 500 futures adding 0.9% on news of targeted tariffs Economic [...] The post Trump Administration Signals Targeted Tariff Approach, Bitcoin Gains 2.7% appeared first on Blockonomi.

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DWF Labs is deploying $250 million to drive crypto growth, with $25 million and $10 million deals already secured. Crypto trading firm DWF Labs is launching a $250 million Liquid Fund to support mid and large-cap crypto projects, saying it…

Staggering billion SHIB sent out of circulation in a single move

IntelMarkets is gaining attention in the AI sector for its scalability and cost-efficiency. As an NVIDIA-backed platform, IntelMarkets is making waves in 2025 and could offer the potential to outperform the SOL token, given the recent Solana price fluctuations. INTL has raised over $12 million in its ongoing ICO, with each INTL token currently priced [...] The post NVIDIA-Backed AI Innovation Makes Waves In 2025: This Utility Altcoin Could Outpace Solana appeared first on Blockonomi.

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TLDR Solana price jumped 7% to $140 with daily trading volumes surging 85-94.9% to $2.56-2.67 billion Analysts predict potential rally toward $150-$420 following a key breakout above $137 Network adoption reached an all-time high with over 11.09 million addresses holding SOL Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko advocates for Layer 1 solutions over Layer 2 alternatives White [...] The post Solana (SOL) Price: 7% Gain Coincides with Record Network Adoption of 11.09 Million Addresses appeared first on Blockonomi.