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From pandemic origins to US crypto stockpile

From pandemic origins to US crypto stockpile

Mar 16, 2025

Layer-1 blockchain Solana is commemorating its fifth anniversary since the mainnet launch in March 2020. In this relatively short period, Solana has emerged as one of the most active blockchain networks, processing over 408 billion transactions and handling nearly $1…

Bank of Korea to take ‘cautious approach’ to Bitcoin reserve

Bank of Korea to take ‘cautious approach’ to Bitcoin reserve

Mar 16, 2025

The Bank of Korea is currently adopting a "cautious approach" towards the potential inclusion of Bitcoin (BTC) as a foreign exchange reserve. In a response dated March 16 to a written inquiry from Representative Cha Gyu-geun, a member of the…

Crypto platform Debiex must pay .5M in CFTC ‘pig butchering’ case

Crypto platform Debiex must pay $2.5M in CFTC ‘pig butchering’ case

Mar 16, 2025

An Arizona federal court recently ordered the cryptocurrency platform Debiex to pay approximately $2.5 million following allegations of its involvement in a romance scam scheme. The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) accused Debiex of perpetrating a scheme known as…

Crypto users report new scam emails spoofing Coinbase, Gemini

Crypto users report new scam emails spoofing Coinbase, Gemini

Mar 16, 2025

Users in the cryptocurrency space have increasingly reported receiving deceptive emails designed to appear as if they come from reputable exchanges such as Coinbase and Gemini. These emails typically purport to urge users to create new wallets using pre-generated recovery…

Bitcoin landfill man loses appeal, says he has one ‘last legal option’

Bitcoin landfill man loses appeal, says he has one ‘last legal option’

Mar 16, 2025

A UK man’s ambitious attempt to search a landfill in pursuit of a lost hard drive — containing the private keys to 8,000 Bitcoin — has faced yet another setback. The UK Court of Appeals recently denied James Howells’ petition…

Four suspects charged in home invasion of streamer Amouranth

Four suspects charged in home invasion of streamer Amouranth

Mar 16, 2025

Four suspects have been charged in connection with the alarming home invasion of prominent online streamer Kaitlyn Siragusa, known as Amouranth. The incident, which occurred on March 2, saw Siragusa held at gunpoint as armed intruders demanded access to her…

Burning quantum-vulnerable BTC is the best option — Jameson Lopp

Burning quantum-vulnerable BTC is the best option — Jameson Lopp

Mar 16, 2025

Jameson Lopp, the chief security officer at Bitcoin custody company Casa, has recently taken a firm stance against the idea of permitting quantum recovery of lost Bitcoin (BTC). Instead, he argues that the preferable action would be to destroy these…

Russia Leveraging Crypto for Oil Trade to Bypass Sanctions

Russia Leveraging Crypto for Oil Trade to Bypass Sanctions

Mar 16, 2025

Russia has reportedly turned to cryptocurrencies as a means to facilitate oil trade with major partners like India and China, ostensibly aiming to bypass Western sanctions that have constricted its economic activities. While traditional fiat currencies such as the UAE…

Bitcoin reclaims K zone as BNB, TON, GT, ATOM hint at altcoin season

Bitcoin reclaims $80K zone as BNB, TON, GT, ATOM hint at altcoin season

Mar 16, 2025

Bitcoin’s current performance hints at a critical juncture as it faces challenges in breaking through key resistance levels. Struggling to surpass the 200-day simple moving average set at $84,000, the market sentiment remains mixed, with bulls holding their ground against…

Crypto Community Reacts to Trump’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

Crypto Community Reacts to Trump’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

Mar 16, 2025

American President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his commitment to cryptocurrency by recently signing an executive order aimed at establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve. This initiative aligns with several pro-crypto promises he made during his campaign last year and includes the…

Pavel Durov’s rise to the top

Pavel Durov’s rise to the top

Mar 16, 2025

Pavel Durov, born on October 10, 1984, in St. Petersburg, Russia, carved a notable niche in the tech world from an early age. His passion for computer science led him to establish influential online social media platforms, one of which…

This Key Resistance Could Prevent BTC’s Surge to K

This Key Resistance Could Prevent BTC’s Surge to $90K

Mar 16, 2025

Bitcoin has recently shown notable price action, experiencing a vigorous rebound from the pivotal support level of $78K. Currently, it finds itself testing a crucial resistance point at $85K. Should Bitcoin manage to reclaim this level, traders anticipate that the…

These Indicators Suggest Bitcoin May Be at the Start of a Bear Market: CryptoQuant

These Indicators Suggest Bitcoin May Be at the Start of a Bear Market: CryptoQuant

Mar 16, 2025

Analysts from crypto market intelligence firm CryptoQuant have raised alarms regarding the current state of Bitcoin (BTC), suggesting the leading cryptocurrency could be entering a bear market. Their recent report highlights concerning trends in on-chain valuation metrics that indicate a…

Bitcoin whale bets 8M with 40x leverage on BTC decline ahead of FOMC

Bitcoin whale bets $368M with 40x leverage on BTC decline ahead of FOMC

Mar 16, 2025

A significant player in the cryptocurrency market has placed a massive bet against Bitcoin, signaling potential short-term bearish sentiment as the market prepares for a week filled with crucial economic reports. This "Bitcoin whale," a term used for large-scale investors,…

Bitcoin gets 6K June target as data predicts bull market comeback

Bitcoin gets $126K June target as data predicts bull market comeback

Mar 16, 2025

Bitcoin’s potential to reach new all-time highs by June this year is making waves in the cryptocurrency community, thanks to insights from network economist Timothy Peterson. He posited that historical patterns could guide Bitcoin (BTC) to surpass its previous peak…

5 Unbelievable Ways Trump Is Unleashing Bitcoin’s Trillion-Dollar Bull Run (Opinion)

5 Unbelievable Ways Trump Is Unleashing Bitcoin’s Trillion-Dollar Bull Run (Opinion)

Mar 16, 2025

The political landscape surrounding cryptocurrency has witnessed a dramatic shift, particularly with the evolving stance of Donald Trump, the reelected Republican president. Once a vocal critic of cryptocurrencies, Trump’s transformation into an advocate for the crypto industry signals a significant…

Forget Solana, XRP may flip Ethereum first amid 5-year high

Forget Solana, XRP may flip Ethereum first amid 5-year high

Mar 16, 2025

XRP has recently demonstrated significant momentum against Ether (ETH), experiencing its highest valuation in five years. As of March 15, the XRP/ETH trading pair reached 0.00128 ETH, marking a staggering 925% increase from its all-time low of 0.00013 ETH set…

Toncoin (TON) Skyrockets by Double Digits, Bitcoin (BTC) Holds Steady at K (Weekend Watch)

Toncoin (TON) Skyrockets by Double Digits, Bitcoin (BTC) Holds Steady at $84K (Weekend Watch)

Mar 16, 2025

Bitcoin’s price has exhibited a stable performance over the weekend, hovering around the $84,000 mark. Despite the overall cryptocurrency market experiencing a slight downturn, Toncoin has distinguished itself, buoyed by favorable news regarding Telegram’s founder, Pavel Durov. BTC Stands Still…