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Ethereum Foundation not behind $56M Sky deposit, developer says

Ethereum Foundation not behind $56M Sky deposit, developer says

An Ethereum developer rejected speculation that the Ethereum Foundation (EF) was behind a recent deposit of more than 30,000 Ether into the decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Sky, formerly known as MakerDAO. On March 10, a wallet address deposited 30,098 Ether (ETH), worth about $56 million, into Sky. Crypto intelligence platform Arkham labeled the address “Ethereum […]

Economic Turmoil: Crypto Market Loses 25% Of Value As Recession Worries Mount

Economic Turmoil: Crypto Market Loses 25% Of Value As Recession Worries Mount

The crypto market is experiencing a significant downturn this week, driven by growing concerns over a potential trade war and disappointment surrounding the US government’s crypto reserve plans. A recent interview with President Donald Trump, in which he hinted at the possibility of a recession, has further unsettled investors. Crypto Market Plummets: XRP, Solana, And […]

Fortnite fait exploser ce memecoin sur Solana : la crypto Dill Bits (DB) explose de 4 300% !

Les cryptomonnaies et les jeux vidéo sont deux univers qui se croisent régulièrement. Ainsi, il n’est pas rare de voir des jeux vidéo intégrer des cryptomonnaies ou des NFT. De son côté, le jeu Fortnite a décidé de surfer sur la tendance des memecoins avec le Dill Bits. Une cryptomonnaie fictive qui a inspiré un […]

Binance : utilisez les actifs de votre compte Earn pour trader ou convertir des cryptomonnaies

Depuis l’investiture de Donald Trump le 20 janvier dernier, le marché des cryptomonnaies subit de véritables montagnes russes. En effet, les cours fluctuent violemment dans un sens ou dans l’autre à chaque prise de parole ou décision du nouveau président américain. Cette volatilité débridée ne facilite pas la tâche des investisseurs crypto. Dans ces conditions, il […]

Trump s’attaque à l’Opération Chokepoint 2.0 et veut faciliter les services bancaires pour les entreprises crypto

Un nouvel ordre exécutif en préparation ? Après avoir signé un premier décret sur les cryptomonnaies le 23 janvier dernier, puis un second la semaine dernière, Donald Trump pourrait bien en signer un troisième dans les jours qui viennent. Selon les informations de Decrypt, ce nouvel ordre exécutif viserait à annuler les mesures prises par […]

Bitcoin : Mt.Gox transfère 930 millions de $ en BTC vers un portefeuille inconnu

Mt.Gox bouge son Bitcoin. Dans le secteur des cryptomonnaies, peu d’histoires sont aussi emblématiques que celle de Mt.Gox. Cette plateforme d’échange a fait faillite en 2014 après avoir perdu environ 850 000 BTC lors d’un piratage massif. Depuis, les créanciers attendent désespérément de récupérer leurs fonds bloqués. C’est la raison pour laquelle chaque mouvement lié […]

Australian Libertarian Party Unveils Bitcoin Reserve Plan: Will BTC Surge?

Australian Libertarian Party Unveils Bitcoin Reserve Plan: Will BTC Surge?

The Libertarian Party of Australia has formally unveiled its new Bitcoin Policy Whitepaper, with a centerpiece proposal advocating for the establishment of an Australian Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR). The announcement was made on March 8 during the BitcoinAlive event. The event showcased the Libertarian Party’s vision for integrating Bitcoin into Australia’s financial and regulatory framework. […]

Bitcoin et les cryptomonnaies chutent : JPMorgan augmente les chances de récession aux USA

La semaine a mal commencé pour Bitcoin et les cryptomonnaies. En effet, le marché crypto a enregistré une baisse de 7,5% de sa capitalisation, atteignant son niveau le plus bas depuis début novembre. Cette chute a été marquée par une sortie de 240 milliards de dollars du marché. Le prix du Bitcoin a également connu […]

US stablecoin bill gets update ahead of Senate banking group vote

US stablecoin bill gets update ahead of Senate banking group vote

US Senate Banking Committee is set to vote on a Republican-led stablecoin framework bill on March 13, after it was updated following consultation with committee Democrats. GOP Senator Bill Hagerty, one of the bill’s co-sponsors, said on March 10 that he introduced an update of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) […]

Hacking group ‘Dark Storm’ claims responsibility for DDoS attack on X

Hacking group ‘Dark Storm’ claims responsibility for DDoS attack on X

A hacking group with ties to Russia has claimed responsibility for the massive cyberattack on X, which saw the social media platform unable to be accessed by thousands of users, although user functionality was quickly restored.  Cybersecurity group SpyoSecure said in a March 10 post to X that hacker group Dark Storm made a Telegram […]

Solana revenue slumps 93% from January high after memecoin bubble bursts

Solana revenue slumps 93% from January high after memecoin bubble bursts

Solana network revenue and total value locked onchain have collapsed in the past two months as interest in memecoins has continued to taper off.  Weekly network revenue on the Solana blockchain hit a record high of $55.3 million in mid-January amid the height of the memecoin minting frenzy.  However, revenue has since tanked 93% to […]

Dogecoin (DOGE) Under Pressure—Continues Sliding Into Bear Territory

Dogecoin (DOGE) Under Pressure—Continues Sliding Into Bear Territory

Dogecoin started a fresh decline below the $0.1850 zone against the US Dollar. DOGE tested $0.1450 and is now consolidating below the $0.1650 resistance. DOGE price started a fresh decline below the $0.2000 and $0.1850 levels. The price is trading below the $0.1750 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a connecting bearish […]

Trump crypto push could hurt Europe’s financial stability: Top EU official

Trump crypto push could hurt Europe’s financial stability: Top EU official

Finance officials in the European Union are concerned US President Donald Trump’s embrace of digital assets could affect Europe’s monetary sovereignty and financial stability. “The US administration is favorable toward cryptocurrencies and especially dollar-denominated stablecoins, which may raise certain concerns in Europe,” European Stability Mechanism (ESM) managing director Pierre Gramegna said at a Eurogroup press […]

XRP Price Eyes Upside—Stronger Recovery Odds Compared to BTC

XRP Price Eyes Upside—Stronger Recovery Odds Compared to BTC

XRP price started a fresh recovery wave from the $1.90 zone. The price is now consolidating and might struggle to clear the $2.10 resistance zone. XRP price started a fresh decline from the $2.250 resistance zone. The price is now trading below $2.20 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a connecting bearish trend […]

Bitcoin Slips Below $80,000—Here’s What Could Happen Next

Bitcoin Slips Below $80,000—Here’s What Could Happen Next

Bitcoin’s price has continued its downward trend, struggling to regain momentum after reaching its all-time high of $109,000 in January. Over the past week, Bitcoin has declined by 14.6%, with its price dropping an additional 4.4% in the last 24 hours. As of today, Bitcoin is trading at $79,766, pushing it nearly 27% below its […]

Investors flee from risk assets as JPMorgan ups recession odds to 40%

Investors flee from risk assets as JPMorgan ups recession odds to 40%

Crypto and tech stocks saw large selloffs on March 10 as fears of a US recession heightened despite efforts from the White House to temper concerns.  Economists at Wall Street investment bank JPMorgan have raised their recession risk this year to 40%, up from 30% at the beginning of 2025. “We see a material risk that […]

Web3 devs, gamers, investors thrive despite India’s crypto policy hurdles

Web3 devs, gamers, investors thrive despite India’s crypto policy hurdles

India’s contribution to the global Web3 ecosystem — primarily in software development, gaming, investments and startup funding — increased year-on-year despite an absence of locally tailored crypto regulations. India’s share of global Web3 developers grew from 5% to 12% in the last 10 years, second only to the United States as of 2024, according to […]

Mt. Gox makes second $900M+ move in a week as Bitcoin taps $76K

Mt. Gox makes second $900M+ move in a week as Bitcoin taps $76K

Defunct crypto exchange Mt. Gox moved almost a billion worth of Bitcoin, the second large BTC transfer in a week, as Bitcoin’s price fell to a four-month low on March 11. Of the 11,833 Bitcoin (BTC) moved, 11,501 ($905.1 million) were sent into a new wallet, while the remaining 332 Bitcoin ($26.1 million) were transferred […]

Analyst Says Only Buy XRP If It Reaches This Level

Analyst Says Only Buy XRP If It Reaches This Level

XRP has been caught in the broader market downturn over the past week, shedding 19% of its value amid a wave of bearish sentiment. This downturn comes despite the fact that many analysts remain optimistic about its long-term prospects. One particular technical analyst has now weighed in on when it would be wise to buy […]

Bitcoin Price Cracks $80K Support—Is a Deeper Correction Coming?

Bitcoin Price Cracks $80K Support—Is a Deeper Correction Coming?

Bitcoin price started a fresh decline from the $90,000 zone. BTC is back below $82,500 and might continue to move down below $78,000. Bitcoin started a fresh decline below the $82,000 zone. The price is trading below $80,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance […]