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Solana-based Kamino Finance announces April token airdrop
Kamino Finance is the latest Solana and defi project to unveil a token distribution plan based on a points system, a growing trend among cryptocurrency protocols
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Bitcoin call options clustering at $70k show bullish skew
Analysts highlight the significant concentration of call options for Bitcoin, set to expire at the end of March, with a strike price of $70,000
Nigeria’s SEC proposes guidelines for crypto firms to fight criminals
The Nigerian securities regulatory authority has introduced new guidelines for crypto service providers
Elon Musk’s Tesla, SpaceX own over $1.3b in Bitcoin
According to the latest Arkham data, Elon Musk’s ventures, Tesla and SpaceX, hold over $1 billion worth of Bitcoin
PolySwarm (NCT) surges 91% in 24-hour trading
PolySwarm (NCT) has registered an over 90% price increase in the past 24 hours, as major crypto assets experience minor dips across the board
Shiba Inu announces ‘SHIB Names’ product launch after 385% price rally
Shiba Inu price peaked at $0.000045 on March 5 before succumbing to a 30% pullback: the SHIB team has moved to consolidate the rally with its latest Ethereum competitor product launch
Binance.US COO claims SEC lawsuit led to banks withdrawing support, strangling business
Binance.US, the American subsidiary of the global cryptocurrency exchange Binance, experienced significant operational disruptions following legal challenges by the U.S. SEC
Tether signs MOU with Uzbekistan to develop blockchain-based p2p telecom infrastructure
Stablecoin issuer Tether has partnered with Uzbekistan's National Agency of Perspective Projects to develop a blockchain-based system for peer-to-peer telecommunication
Ransomware gang BlackCat exit scams affiliates with millions in Bitcoin after attacking medical IT firm
Cyber gang BlackCat allegedly scammed its own affiliates as the group went dark shortly after it disrupted the U.S. healthcare system
Trader loses over $674K to phishing scam
An investor recently fell victim to a phishing scam, losing over $674,000 amid a prevalence of these schemes
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) pauses crypto fund expansion for AI endeavor
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), a Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm, is recalibrating its investment strateg aiming to raise $6.9 billion for new funds with a focus on AI
Sui and Fantom holders exploring NuggetRush presale
The NuggetRush presale is ongoing. More Fantom and Sui holders are exploring the project #partnercontent
AI tokens dominate the top gainers’ chart, FET leads the batch
Big data and AI tokens record impressive gains as investors turn to altcoins
FTX, Alameda reach settlement with crypto lender BlockFi, will pay up to $874m
FTX and Alameda have settled their disputes with BlockFi, agreeing to pay the firm up to $874 million, subject to court approval
Hong Kong to pilot wholesale CBDC sandbox for tokenized deposits
The Hong Kong regulator announced the creation of a sandbox for wholesale central bank digital currency
Pantera Capital eyes FTX's Solana assets at 40% markdown
Pantera Capital is actively seeking investments from contributors to purchase Solana tokens at a markdown price from FTX's holdings
Injective protocol launches inEVM on mainnet, INJ surges 17%
Decentralized protocol Injective has announced the launch of its inEVM layer 2 accumulative solution on the mainnet
South Korea wins Do Kwon extradition rights in Terra saga
Do Kwon is set to return to his native South Korea for criminal prosecution two years after the collapse of Terra’s tokens, which shook the crypto industry
Worldcoin refutes AEPD claims concerning Spanish ban
Worldcoin Data Protection Officer Jannick Preiwisch has countered the Spanish Data Protection Agency's claims concerning the project's ban in Spain
Avalanche unveils Durango upgrade to foster blockchain interoperability and more
he Avalanche (AVAX) development team has announced the launch of the Durango upgrade and introduced the Teleporter tool, which is designed to improve interoperability within its ecosystem
Upbit to suspend NEAR deposits, withdrawals due to 'network upgrade'
Korean crypto exchange Upbit has announced the suspension of NEAR deposits and withdrawals due to a network upgrade
Fetch.ai Foundation to decentralize economy of things with peaq, Bosch
Fetch.ai Foundation announces a partnership with peaq, the blockchain for real-world applications, and Bosch, the leading global IoT manufacturer
Wert partners with Worldpay to expand card acceptance in web3 space
Wert has expanded its card acceptance capabilities through a partnership with Worldpay, incorporating JCB, American Express, and Discover cards to facilitate broader access to Web3 technologies
BTC whale activity declines amid extremely greedy market conditions
Bitcoin's price declines along with its whale activity while investors are still in the extreme greed zone
Las Vegas CEO faces 127 years for crypto laundering linked to cartels and charity fraud
The CEO of a Las Vegas Internet company could face a 127-year prison sentence following his conviction for laundering over $4 million with Bitcoin
Wormhole launches airdrop eligibility checker, plans to distribute 617m W tokens
Cross-chain messaging protocol Wormhole says nearly 400,000 wallets are eligible for the airdrop following 'anti-sybil measures'
Russian economist sees bleak future for Bitcoin with the rise of digital ruble
Alexander Razuvaev, a prominent Russian economist and member of the Guild of Financial Analysts and Risk Managers' supervisory board, recently predicted Bitcoin's future after Russia introduced a CBDC
UK initiates consultation on OECD crypto reporting standards ahead of 2026 implementation
Following its spring budget announcement, the UK is consulting on adopting the OECD's cryptocurrency reporting standards into its laws and tax system