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Paul Atkins closes in on SEC chair role amid setbacks: Report

Paul Atkins closes in on SEC chair role amid setbacks: Report

Mar 17, 2025

Paul Atkins is reportedly moving closer to assuming the role of chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a position keenly eyed by the cryptocurrency community. His nomination by President Donald Trump on December 4, 2024, has faced…

No Strategic Bitcoin Reserve in South Korea: Report

No Strategic Bitcoin Reserve in South Korea: Report

Mar 17, 2025

The Bank of Korea has definitively stated its position regarding the inclusion of Bitcoin (BTC) in the nation’s foreign exchange reserves, expressing a clear reluctance to adopt a strategic bitcoin reserve policy. This stance was articulated in a recent inquiry…

BTC Price Stalls at K Ahead of FOMC Meeting, Analyst Warns of Another Leg Lower

BTC Price Stalls at $84K Ahead of FOMC Meeting, Analyst Warns of Another Leg Lower

Mar 17, 2025

Bitcoin (BTC) surged past the $84,000 mark on Monday, contributing to an overall increase in the cryptocurrency market, which saw a rise of 1.8%. The CoinDesk 20 Index, a broad market indicator, performed even better, gaining 2.4% during the same…

Bitcoin sees 30% retracement as selling pressure increases — Bitfinex

Bitcoin sees 30% retracement as selling pressure increases — Bitfinex

Mar 17, 2025

Bitcoin’s latest bout of volatility marks a significant turning point in the cryptocurrency landscape, as recent analyses from crypto exchange Bitfinex indicate the asset has faced its second-largest correction during the ongoing bull run. The digital currency saw a notable…

Whales Amass .9M Profit in 21 Days

Whales Amass $32.9M Profit in 21 Days

Mar 17, 2025

Whales have recently taken center stage in the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem, showcasing remarkable investment activity in major tokens such as Uniswap (UNI), Maker (MKR), and Bounce (AUCTION) from Binance. In a mere span of three weeks, these influential traders…

Tokenization Specialists Securitize and Ethena Unveil Institutional DeFi Blockchain

Tokenization Specialists Securitize and Ethena Unveil Institutional DeFi Blockchain

Mar 17, 2025

Securitize and Ethena Labs have made a significant stride in the fusion of traditional finance and decentralized finance (DeFi) with the launch of their Ethereum-compatible blockchain, Converge. This innovative platform is poised to serve as a dedicated home for tokenized…

Price analysis 3/17: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, PI

Price analysis 3/17: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, PI

Mar 17, 2025

Bitcoin (BTC) remains resilient, maintaining an upward trend above $80,000 since March 11. This indicates a strong bullish sentiment among investors, who appear unperturbed by the prospect of a market correction. However, the inability to push beyond $86,000 suggests persistent…

80% Surge for This Cryptocurrency After Binance Listing (Hint: It’s Not PI)

80% Surge for This Cryptocurrency After Binance Listing (Hint: It’s Not PI)

Mar 17, 2025

The Brief Spike in XUSD The cryptocurrency world saw a significant reaction this week following Binance’s announcement of the listing of StraitsX USD (XUSD) on March 19. This announcement triggered an impressive surge, with XUSD’s value skyrocketing by almost 80%,…

The U.S. Deserves Better Crypto ETFs. Let’s Start With Solana

The U.S. Deserves Better Crypto ETFs. Let’s Start With Solana

Mar 17, 2025

The United States is experiencing a significant shift in the regulatory landscape for digital assets. This transformation is underscored by recent developments, particularly with the emergence of an interesting trend: the rise of memecoins and their potential inclusion in new…

Move is now primed to grow DeFi

Move is now primed to grow DeFi

Mar 17, 2025

The evolution of the Move programming language reflects a unique intersection of innovation and necessity within the cryptocurrency landscape, emerging from Meta’s ambitious, albeit troubled, Libra initiative. Originally conceived by the team at Facebook, Move was birthed out of a…

BitMEX Announces a 345,000 USDT Prize Pool for New and Existing Traders to Win in March

BitMEX Announces a 345,000 USDT Prize Pool for New and Existing Traders to Win in March

Mar 17, 2025

BitMEX, a veteran in the crypto derivatives market, has just launched an impressive campaign featuring a prize pool of 345,000 USDT to engage new, existing, and returning traders throughout March 2025. This initiative seeks to celebrate the vibrancy of the…

Recession Concerns Stifle Bitcoin Recovery Prospects, Memecoins Buzz

Recession Concerns Stifle Bitcoin Recovery Prospects, Memecoins Buzz

Mar 17, 2025

Bitcoin (BTC) has stabilized around its 200-day moving average at approximately $84,000, following a dip below $77,000 that occurred early last week. This recovery has been spearheaded by interest in memecoins, layer-2 tokens, and gaming tokens, yet sustaining this momentum…

US recession, circular crypto economy

US recession, circular crypto economy

Mar 17, 2025

While the cryptocurrency market is experiencing substantial predictions for a bull cycle extending through the end of 2025, significant risks loom on the horizon. Analysts generally agree that while a continued upward trend for Bitcoin (BTC) appears likely, the threat…

Pi Network (PI) Sees 10% Daily Drop, Bitcoin (BTC) Volatile at K (Market Watch)

Pi Network (PI) Sees 10% Daily Drop, Bitcoin (BTC) Volatile at $84K (Market Watch)

Mar 17, 2025

The recent weekend in cryptocurrency markets was anything but tranquil, marred by significant volatility, particularly around Bitcoin’s $84,000 mark, spurred by substantial short positions on Hyperliquid. The ripple effects influenced many altcoins, with notable price movements observed across various assets.…

Not every AI agent needs its own cryptocurrency: CZ

Not every AI agent needs its own cryptocurrency: CZ

Mar 17, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) agents are increasingly seen as pivotal in the evolving landscape of decentralized finance (DeFi). As the market shifts, prominent voices in the crypto sphere are advocating for a renewed focus on the intrinsic utility of these agents…

Here’s When Dogecoin (DOGE) Can Skyrocket to .1: Analyst Explains

Here’s When Dogecoin (DOGE) Can Skyrocket to $1.1: Analyst Explains

Mar 17, 2025

Dogecoin (DOGE) has recently stirred optimism among investors as analysts suggest the meme coin could witness a significant surge, possibly reaching $1.1 by early June. Currently trading at $0.1722, Dogecoin’s price action has begun to mirror patterns seen during the…

Bitcoin Slumps, Cardano, Ripple Drop 5%

Bitcoin Slumps, Cardano, Ripple Drop 5%

Mar 17, 2025

Bitcoin (BTC) has opened the week with a 2% decline over the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinDesk Indices. This downturn is contributing to broader market struggles, as several major cryptocurrencies, including XRP, Solana (SOL), Cardano (ADA), and…

3 Things That Could Impact Crypto Markets This Week

3 Things That Could Impact Crypto Markets This Week

Mar 17, 2025

Crypto markets saw a shake-up this past weekend, reflecting the pressures of an uncertain economic landscape. As the new week commenced, prices took a downturn amidst concerns about market volatility driven by geopolitical factors and domestic economic indicators. Recent tariff…