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‘Hawk Tuah’ Girl Haliey Welch to Be Profiled in Upcoming Documentary
A production company is turning Welch’s whirlwind year from viral fame to meme coin meltdown into a documentary.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:
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Pirating pioneer Napster sells for $207M with plans for music metaverse
Artificial intelligence startup Infinite Reality has acquired the music-pirating app turned music streaming service Napster in a $207 million deal and plans to add a music-focused metaverse.Infinite Reality said in a March 25 statement that Napster would offer “branded 3D virtual spaces” to allow virtual concerts and “social listening parties” along with the ability to offer virtual merchandise.“Imagine stepping into a...
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:BlackRock Launches Bitcoin Fund in Europe Following Roaring IBIT Success
BlackRock’s latest Bitcoin fund will tap Coinbase for custody with each ETP security corresponding to a specific amount of the digital asset.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:CEX dominance persists despite rapid growth in DEX volumes
CEXs Centralized exchanges are dominated by a few big players, with Binance far outpacing all others in trading volume. With around $17 billion in 24-hour volume recorded on March 25, Binance’s trading volume is an order of magnitude higher than any other exchange. Binance offers roughly 1,868 markets (479 coins) and captures an outsized share […] The post CEX dominance persists despite rapid growth in DEX volumes...
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:SEC Schedules Four New Roundtables for Crypto Task Force
The SEC is aiming to discuss and solve regulatory issues around crypto trading, custody, tokenization, and decentralized finance.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Andre Cronje teases algorithmic stablecoin on Sonic with projected 19%+ APY
Sonic co-founder and lead architect Andre Cronje teased plans on March 25 to launch a new algorithmic stablecoin on the network within five weeks. Cronje highlighted that the new stablecoin could offer over 19% in annual percentage yield at $1 billion total value locked (TVL). He previously said on March 20: “Pretty sure our team […] The post Andre Cronje teases algorithmic stablecoin on Sonic with projected 19%+ APY...
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:FalconX Said to Have Suffered Wave of Senior Staff Departures, Including General Counsel, European Head
A total of 10-15 people have left the business recently, two sources said.
Published on: March 26, 2025 | Source:Cboe Exchange Submits Filing to List Fidelity Solana ETF
The financial services giant is the latest issuer to take steps toward launching a fund based on the sixth largest cryptocurrency.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:SEC ends probe into Immutable, signaling regulatory shift in blockchain gaming
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has formally closed its investigation into Australian web3 gaming firm Immutable, the company announced on March 25. Immutable, known for its Ethereum-based gaming infrastructure and native IMX token, revealed that it had received a Wells notice from the SEC in November 2024 — an indication that the agency was […] The post SEC ends probe into Immutable, signaling regulatory...
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Now Is 'Really Good Time' to Buy Bitcoin, Says Trillion Dollar Investment Manager
Global investment firm T. Rowe Price’s global technology portfolio manager, Dominic Rizzo, spoke at the Exchange conference in Las Vegas on Tuesday.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:New AI Model Promises Faster, Smarter Weather Predictions
The AI-Powered Aardvark Weather project aims to transform weather forecasting for a fraction of the cost of traditional models.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:CME Group launches tokenization pilot powered by Google Cloud’s blockchain infrastructure
CME Group has initiated a pilot program with Google Cloud to explore asset tokenization and streamline wholesale payment processes using blockchain, according to a March 25 statement. The companies announced the completion of the first integration and testing phase for Google Cloud Universal Ledger (GCUL), a permissioned blockchain infrastructure developed specifically for institutional finance. The […] The post CME...
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:DOGE Barks Again—Are Meme Coins Making a Comeback?
Meme coin proponents are upbeat, although even some of them expect changes in the category.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:OpenAI Launches GPT-4o's New Image Generation Into ChatGPT, Showing 'Unbelievably Better' Results
Goodbye, DALL-E. OpenAI is rolling out image generation capabilities directly within ChatGPT as part of a broader push to make AI more useful.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Congress moves to overturn IRS broker rule targeting DeFi platforms, potential Trump signing on March 28
The US Senate is preparing to hold a final vote on March 27 to nullify the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) broker reporting rule for DeFi operators. If approved, the resolution could be sent to President Donald Trump’s desk as early as March 28 for signing, according to Fox reporter Eleanor Terrett reported on March 25, […] The post Congress moves to overturn IRS broker rule targeting DeFi platforms, potential Trump...
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Tokenized Treasuries Hit $5B Milestone as Fidelity Touts RWA Potential for Collateral
Using tokenized assets to satisfy margin requirements could help asset managers improve capital efficiency, said Cynthia Lo Bessette.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Asia Web3 Alliance seeks US-Japan collaboration to tackle regulatory challenges
Asia Web3 Alliance Japan has formally submitted a proposal to the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Crypto Task Force, urging the creation of a joint regulatory partnership between Japan and the United States to advance tokenization and web3 development. The proposal, dated March 25 and addressed to Commissioner Hester Peirce, called for a coordinated […] The post Asia Web3 Alliance seeks US-Japan...
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Bitcoin price has 75% chance of hitting new highs in 2025 — Analyst
Bitcoin network economist Timothy Peterson maintains his optimistic outlook for BTC (BTC), suggesting that there is a 75% chance that the asset will hit new highs in the next nine months. In a March 25 X post, Peterson highlighted BTC’s current position near the lower bound of its historical range. The analyst emphasized that Bitcoin’s current path aligns with the bottom 25% threshold, giving it majority odds for a...
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:FDIC moves to eradicate ‘reputational risk’ category from bank exams
The US Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, an independent agency of the federal government, is reportedly moving to stop using the “reputational risk” category as a way to supervise banks. According to a March 24 letter sent by the agency’s acting chairman, Travis Hill, to Rep. Dan Meuser, banking regulators should not use “reputational risk” to scrutinize firms. “While a bank’s reputation is critically important,...
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:FDIC moves to eradicate 'reputational risk' category from bank exams
The US Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, an independent agency of the federal government, is reportedly moving to stop using the “reputational risk” category as a way to supervise banks. According to a letter sent by the agency’s acting chairman, Travis Hill, to Rep. Dan Meuser on March 24, banking regulators should not use “reputational risk” to scrutinize firms. “While a bank’s reputation is critically...
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:GameStop to add Bitcoin to treasury following unanimous board approval
GameStop has updated its corporate investment policy to include Bitcoin (BTC) as a treasury reserve asset, the company announcedon March 25. The decision was unanimously approved by the firm’s board of directors. GameStop did not disclose the size or timing of any initial allocation but confirmed that Bitcoin will now be considered a component of […] The post GameStop to add Bitcoin to treasury following unanimous...
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:GameStop hints at future Bitcoin purchases following board approval
GameStop Corporation (GME), the video game retailer turned memecoin stock, is reportedly moving to invest in Bitcoin after its board unanimously approved a plan to acquire digital assets.According to a March 25 CNBC report, the company announced that it would use a portion of its corporate cash or future debt issuances to invest in Bitcoin (BTC) and US-dollar-pegged stablecoins.The plan was further corroborated by the...
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:UNDER EXPOSED EP 18
UNDER EXPOSED EP 18 UNDER EXPOSED brings you coverage of the biggest macro news of the week impacting crypto and broader markets, with a focus on the newest trends, trades and narratives. Join hosts TylerD, Deeze, Geebz and Peter Jennings as they have longer conversations on the hottest sectors in crypto and NFTs, what is moving markets and what they’re buying and selling. Streaming live every Tuesday from 12:00 PM EST...
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:GameStop Adds Bitcoin as 'Treasury Reserve Asset'
GME ended the day having lost 0.82%, but has gained 6.3% in after-hours trading after the Bitcoin news was announced.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Bitcoin sellers lurk in $88K to $90K zone — Is this week’s BTC rally losing steam?
Many Bitcoin(BTC)traders became bullish this week as prices rallied deep into the $88,000 level, but failure to overcome this level in the short term could be a take-profit signal. Alphractal, a crypto analytics platform, noted that Bitcoin whales have entered short positions at the $88,000 level.In a recent X post, the platform highlighted that the “Whale Position Sentiment” metric exhibited a sharp reversal in the...
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Ripple Walks Away Paying Just $50 Million to SEC Over XRP Lawsuit
The SEC first sued Ripple Labs in 2020.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Cboe files application to list Fidelity’s spot Solana ETF
Chicago Board Options Exchange (Cboe) filed on March 25 to trade a spot Solana (SOL) exchange-traded fund (ETF) issued by Fidelity through the registration of a 19b-4 form. The move comes four days after Fidelity registered a Solana fund in Delaware. As of Dec. 31, Fidelity registered $5.9 trillion in assets under management, making it […] The post Cboe files application to list Fidelity’s spot Solana ETF appeared...
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:GameStop to Add Bitcoin to Balance Sheet
Company CEO Ryan Cohen had teased possible purchases weeks ago, notably sharing a photo of himself and Strategy's Michael Saylor at a Mar-a-Lago event
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Ripple to Get $75M of Court-Ordered Fine Back From SEC, Drops Cross-Appeal
Last August, New York judge Analisa Torres ordered Ripple to pay the regulator a $125 million fine for violating securities laws through institutional sales of XRP.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:SEC closes investigation into Immutable nearly 5 months after Wells notice
Update (March 25, 10:09 pm UTC): This article has been updated to include a response from the SEC and an X post from Robbie Ferguson.Web3 gaming platform Immutable says the US Securities and Exchange Commission has closed its investigation into the company, clearing it of any further action.Immutable — the firm behind the Ethereum layer-2 Immutable X — said in a March 25 statement that the SEC shut its inquiry into the...
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Ripple agrees to pay $50M fine and drop cross-appeal to settle SEC lawsuit
Ripple has agreed to pay the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) a $50 million penalty and drop its cross-appeal in the regulator’s lawsuit. In exchange, the SEC will ask for the lifting of an injunction that prohibits Ripple from selling XRP to institutions. According to Ripple’s chief legal officer, Stuart Alderoty, the SEC will […] The post Ripple agrees to pay $50M fine and drop cross-appeal to settle SEC...
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:3 reasons why Cardano (ADA) price could be on the path to new highs
Cardano (ADA) gained 8% between March 23 and March 25, once again testing the $0.76 resistance level, which has held for over two weeks. Although still far from its March 3 high of $1.18, traders remain optimistic about further gains. Their confidence is driven by the ongoing efforts of founder and CEO Charles Hoskinson to highlight the network’s advantages and ADA’s potential to industry leaders, particularly within...
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Mt. Gox Moves $1 Billion in Bitcoin—But Payments Aren't Going Out, Says Glassnode
Despite moving roughly $1 billion worth of Bitcoin three times in March, there's no evidence Mt. Gox repayments are resuming, said Glassnode.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Napster Snapped Up for $207 Million to Build Music Metaverse
After being owned by Algorand and experimenting with decentralized music, Napster is now part of Infinite Realities and will double down on its bet to build metaverse experiences
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Blockchain Data Provider Chronicle Raises $12M to Expand Infrastructure for Tokenized Assets
Blockchain oracles like Chronicle are key piece of infrastructure to connect blockchain-based assets with off-chain data.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source: