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🚀 A Major Milestone in Blockchain Computing
Gavin Wood has demonstrated Doom running fully on-chain at 30fps (with the system capable of reaching 900fps). This is not just a server-side execution—it includes real-time graphics rendering on-chain. A second program ran in parallel on another core on-chain, reading and outputting the framebuffer.
This marks a significant evolution in Polkadot JAM, proving that any program can run on this framework, with the potential for inter-process communication—resembling an actual operating system. (Sponsored)
A breakthrough in blockchain history.
🔗 Read more: https://www.chaincatcher.com/en/article/2159141
Solana Faces $485 Million Outflow in February as Investors Shift Capital to Safer Assets
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/solana-faces-dollar485-million-outflow-in-february-as-investors-shift-capital-to-safer-assets
MediaIn February, Solana saw a substantial outflow of $485 million as investors sought safer assets amid increasing uncertainty in the cryptocurrency market.
Trump To Announce U.S. Bitcoin Reserve at White House Summit as Crypto Market Surges Past $3 Trillion
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/trump-to-announce-us-bitcoin-reserve-at-white-house-summit-as-crypto-market-surges-past-dollar3-trillion
MediaPresident Donald Trump is set to announce the creation of a U.S. strategic Bitcoin reserve at the White House crypto summit on Friday, according to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
Metaplanet Continues Bitcoin Accumulation, Acquiring $43.9 Million in BTC
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/metaplanet-continues-bitcoin-accumulation-acquiring-dollar439-million-in-btc
MediaTokyo-based investment firm Metaplanet has intensified its Bitcoin acquisition strategy, announcing the purchase of an additional 497 BTC for $43.9 million.
Quack AI Launches Exclusive Farming Pool on Tomarket
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/quack-ai-launches-exclusive-farming-pool-on-tomarket
MediaQuack AI has announced the launch of its new Farming Pool, which is now live on the Tomarket platform.
Grayscale Files for Spot Hedera (HBAR) ETF as SEC Reviews Multiple Altcoin ETF Proposals
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/grayscale-files-for-spot-hedera-hbar-etf-as-sec-reviews-multiple-altcoin-etf-proposals
MediaGrayscale Investments has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a spot Hedera (HBAR) exchange-traded fund (ETF), aiming to list the new fund on Nasdaq.
$1 Billion in Crypto Liquidations as Trump’s Tariffs Trigger Market Sell-Off, CoinGlass Reports
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/dollar1-billion-in-crypto-liquidations-as-trumps-tariffs-trigger-market-sell-off-coinglass-reports
MediaCryptocurrency markets saw over $1 billion in liquidations as traders faced heavy losses following a sudden market downturn.
$41 Million Token Round for Across Protocol Led by Paradigm To Streamline Ethereum Connectivity
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/dollar41-million-token-round-for-across-protocol-led-by-paradigm-to-streamline-ethereum-connectivity
MediaAcross Protocol has successfully raised $41 million through the sale of its ACX tokens, with Paradigm leading the funding round.
Memhash Integrates TONAPI Airdrop as First Project for Enhanced Token Distribution
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/memhash-integrates-tonapi-airdrop-as-first-project-for-enhanced-token-distribution
MediaMemhash has become the first project to incorporate the new TONAPI Airdrop feature, developed by the Tonkeeper team.
Trump's Crypto Reserve Plan Boosts Bitcoin Price, Standard Chartered Reaffirms $500,000 Target
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/trumps-crypto-reserve-plan-boosts-bitcoin-price-standard-chartered-reaffirms-dollar500000-target
MediaOn March 2, 2025, President Donald Trump revealed plans to create a Crypto Strategic Reserve that would include Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Cardano.
Ronaldinho's STAR10 Meme Coin Launches With Controversy, Reaches $397 Million Market Cap Before Dropping
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/ronaldinhos-star10-meme-coin-launches-with-controversy-reaches-dollar397-million-market-cap-before-dropping
MediaOn March 3, 2025, Brazilian football star Ronaldinho Gaúcho launched a meme coin called STAR10 on the BNB Chain.
Bitcoin Falls Below $90,000 as Crypto Market Sheds $661 Million Following Trump’s Reserve Plans and Tariff Fears
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-falls-below-dollar90000-as-crypto-market-sheds-dollar661-million-following-trumps-reserve-plans-and-tariff-fears
MediaBitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies surged Sunday after President Donald Trump announced plans for a U.S. crypto reserve that would include XRP, Solana, and Cardano.
Berachain Launches Its Mainnet: Key Information for MetaMask Users To Claim Airdrop
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/berachain-launches-its-mainnet-key-information-for-metamask-users-to-claim-airdrop
MediaOn Feb. 6, 2025, Berachain successfully launched its mainnet, introducing an EVM-compatible layer-1 blockchain designed to enhance liquidity and user engagement.
CME Group To Launch Solana Futures Contracts on March 17, Expanding Crypto Derivatives Market
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/cme-group-to-launch-solana-futures-contracts-on-march-17-expanding-crypto-derivatives-market
MediaDerivatives marketplace CME Group has confirmed plans to launch Solana futures on March 17, pending regulatory approval.
Bybit Hackers Move 62,200 ETH Worth $138 Million, Leaving $346 Million Still To Be Laundered
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bybit-hackers-move-62200-eth-worth-dollar138-million-leaving-dollar346-million-still-to-be-laundered
MediaThe hackers behind the Bybit exchange breach have resumed laundering stolen funds, moving another 62,200 Ether (ETH), worth $138 million, on March 1.
Bitcoin Price Likely To Stay Above $69K, Says Economist Timothy Peterson, Predicting $1.5 Million by 2035
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-price-likely-to-stay-above-dollar69k-says-economist-timothy-peterson-predicting-dollar15-million-by-2035
MediaBitcoin's price recently dropped to its lowest levels since November of last year, raising concerns about its future direction.
Bitwise Files for Aptos ETF With SEC Following Surge in Altcoin-Based Fund Interest
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitwise-files-for-aptos-etf-with-sec-following-surge-in-altcoin-based-fund-interest
MediaBitwise has taken a major step toward launching an exchange-traded fund (ETF) for Aptos by filing an S-1 registration with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Bitcoin Surges Past $90,000 as Trump Considers Tariff Revisions and Investors Bet on Rate Cuts
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-surges-past-dollar90000-as-trump-considers-tariff-revisions-and-investors-bet-on-rate-cuts
MediaBitcoin surged past $90,000 on Wednesday as investors grew hopeful that President Donald Trump might revise tariffs on Canada and Mexico.
Ethereum's Pectra Upgrade Activated on Sepolia Testnet Ahead of Mainnet Launch
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/ethereums-pectra-upgrade-activated-on-sepolia-testnet-ahead-of-mainnet-launch
MediaEthereum developers have successfully activated the Pectra upgrade on the Sepolia testnet.
White House To Host 2025 Digital Assets Summit With Key Crypto Leaders Including Michael Saylor and Brad Garlinghouse
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/white-house-to-host-2025-digital-assets-summit-with-key-crypto-leaders-including-michael-saylor-and-brad-garlinghouse
MediaMichael Saylor, co-founder of Strategy, has confirmed he will attend the White House Digital Assets Summit on March 7, 2025, alongside major figures in the cryptocurrency world.
Bitcoin Miners Suffer 22% Market Value Loss as Crypto Prices Fall and Halving Cuts Rewards
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-miners-suffer-22percent-market-value-loss-as-crypto-prices-fall-and-halving-cuts-rewards
MediaBitcoin miners are struggling as both cryptocurrency prices and the Bitcoin network’s halving event create substantial pressure on their business models.
Bybit Offers 5% APR for Holding Ethena’s USDtb Stablecoin Backed by BlackRock’s $500M BUIDL Fund
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bybit-offers-5percent-apr-for-holding-ethenas-usdtb-stablecoin-backed-by-blackrocks-dollar500m-buidl-fund
MediaBybit has announced a new initiative to reward users who hold or use Ethena's USDtb stablecoin.
Infrared Raises $14 Million in Series A Funding for Berachain Liquid Staking Protocol
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/infrared-raises-dollar14-million-in-series-a-funding-for-berachain-liquid-staking-protocol
MediaInfrared Finance, a liquid staking protocol on the Berachain blockchain, has successfully raised $14 million in a Series A funding round led by Framework Ventures.
Vultisig is advancing multi-sig security through their AI-powered wallet technology.
Their upcoming $VULT token launch prioritizes fairness and community ownership, offering an alternative to some of the more profit-focused models we've seen recently.
Follow them to stay up to date 👉
https://x.com/vultisig
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SEC Agrees To Drop Lawsuit Against Crypto Exchange Kraken After Months of Legal Disputes
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/sec-agrees-to-drop-lawsuit-against-crypto-exchange-kraken-after-months-of-legal-disputes
MediaOn March 3, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) agreed to dismiss its lawsuit against the cryptocurrency exchange Kraken.
Crypto Losses From Security Breaches Exceed $1.5 Billion, Exposing Weaknesses in Bug Bounty Programs and Security Measures
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/crypto-losses-from-security-breaches-exceed-dollar15-billion-exposing-weaknesses-in-bug-bounty-programs-and-security-measures
MediaCrypto losses due to security breaches have surpassed $1.5 billion, highlighting vulnerabilities in bug bounty programs and the need for stricter security measures.
GRVT and Alertatron Announce Trading Event and Airdrop Ahead of TGE
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/grvt-and-alertatron-announce-trading-event-and-airdrop-ahead-of-tge
MediaGRVT, a hybrid decentralized exchange (DEX) and self-custody centralized exchange (CEX), has announced the launch of a trading event in collaboration with Alertatron.
Pi Network Token Receives 86% Support in Binance Community Vote, Official Listing Still Undecided
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/pi-network-token-receives-86percent-support-in-binance-community-vote-official-listing-still-undecided
MediaThe Pi Network token has received overwhelming support in a recent community poll conducted by Binance.
Trader Makes $7 Million in 24 Hours After Leveraging Bitcoin and Ethereum Positions Ahead of Trump's Crypto Reserve Announcement
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/trader-makes-dollar7-million-in-24-hours-after-leveraging-bitcoin-and-ethereum-positions-ahead-of-trumps-crypto-reserve-announcement
MediaA trader on Hyperliquid, a decentralized perpetual swaps platform, leveraged a $5.6 million deposit to open 50x long positions on Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Cardano Prices Soar After Trump Confirms U.S. Crypto Reserve
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-ethereum-xrp-solana-and-cardano-prices-soar-after-trump-confirms-us-crypto-reserve
MediaBitcoin and Ethereum experienced a sharp rise on Sunday after Donald Trump confirmed that both would be included in a planned U.S. crypto reserve.