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Gold Surges, Bitcoin Rallies, Stocks Down Since Trump's Electoral Win — What’s Driving the Chaos?
Initially BTC decoupled from stocks, but the positive correlation has strengthened during the recent downturn.
Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source:
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Russian Gotbit founder strikes $23M plea deal with US prosecutors
Aleksei Andriunin, a Russian national charged with manipulating cryptocurrency through the Gotbit market maker platform, has reportedly struck a plea deal with prosecutors in the United States.Gotbit founder and CEO Andriunin has agreed to forfeit about $23 million in Tether USDt (USDT) and Circle’s USDC (USDC) in a plea deal with Massachusetts federal prosecutors, the legal news service Law360 reported on March 19.As...
Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source:Coinbase becomes Ethereum's largest node operator with 11% stake
A Coinbase report revealed that the crypto exchange is the largest node operator on the Ethereum network, controlling 11.42% of the total staked Ether.In a performance report, Coinbase said it had 3.84 million Ether (ETH), worth about $6.8 billion, staked to its validators. The exchange said that, as of March 3, it has 11.42% of the total staked ETH.Anthony Sassano, host of The Daily Gwei, said that Coinbase's stake...
Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source:Gotbit Founder Forfeits $23M in Crypto Market Manipulation Plea Deal
The Gotbit founder's plea agreement could result in no prison time and no additional fines beyond the forfeiture, pending court approval.
Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source:Elon Musk’s Grok AI Is Turning Against Him, Telling X Users He Spreads Misinformation
X's chatbot Grok, built to be "truth-seeking," is telling users that Elon Musk is the world’s biggest source of disinformation and suggesting that Trump might be a Russian asset.
Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source:Bitcoin Surges Amid Eased Financial Conditions, Analyst Predicts All-Time High in Q2
Bitcoin has rallied as the Fed eases balance sheet reduction, fueling risk appetite amid shifting global liquidity conditions.
Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source:Crypto Transactions Link Chinese Fentanyl Suppliers to Mexican Cartels: Chainalysis
On-chain evidence has tied Chinese labs to Mexican drug distributors, along with the seizure of roughly $5.5 million in crypto.
Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source:Robinhood Receives 'Buy' Rating With 50% Upside as Compass Point Starts Coverage
Compass Point sees growth for Robinhood’s crypto business amid regulatory tailwinds and cross-selling potential.
Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source:Bitcoin’s on-chain flow is dominated by large value outputs
In March, Bitcoin’s on-chain flow was heavily dominated by large value bands, with transactions sized at 10 BTC or more typically making up 85% to 90% of the total daily volume. This skew indicates that large holders and institutional entities were the primary contributors to the on-chain movement. In contrast, smaller transactions under 1 BTC […] The post Bitcoin’s on-chain flow is dominated by large value outputs...
Published on: March 20, 2025 | Source:Solana co-founder apologizes for controversial ad targeting marginalized groups
Solana Labs co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko said he is “ashamed” about downplaying the impact of a recent Solana Foundation advertisement, calling it “mean and punching down on a marginalized group.” Yakovenko made the statement in a social media post on March 19 and expressed gratitude to those in the Solana (SOL) ecosystem who called it out […] The post Solana co-founder apologizes for controversial ad targeting...
Published on: March 19, 2025 | Source:Treasury Expands Financial Surveillance of Cash Transactions—What About Crypto?
Beginning April 14, money services businesses in thirty zip codes across California and Texas must report cash transactions of $200 or more to the Treasury. Could it apply to crypto?
Published on: March 19, 2025 | Source:BlackRock Digital Assets Head Criticizes Narrative of Bitcoin as a Risk-On Asset
BlackRock executive Robert Mitchnick argued that Bitcoin has acquired a reputation as a risky investment due heavily to the cryptocurrency industry's messaging on the asset.
Published on: March 19, 2025 | Source:BlackRock exec believes Bitcoin’s price does not reflect its strong institutional demand
Institutional investment in Bitcoin (BTC) has strengthened, but its price has struggled to reflect the growing demand, according to BlackRock’s Global Head of Digital Assets, Robbie Mitchnick. Despite continued adoption by large financial players, Bitcoin has experienced significant ETF outflows and cautious sentiment in early 2025, which have kept prices below previous highs. Mitchnick noted […] The post BlackRock...
Published on: March 19, 2025 | Source:Elon Musk Predicts That Humans Will Live on Mars Within 20 Years
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk admitted that his dream of a self-sustaining Mars colony will need vast resources to survive.
Published on: March 19, 2025 | Source:Crypto regulation must go through Congress for lasting change — Wiley Nickel
Crypto regulations must be enacted through an act of Congress to become permanent and meaningful pieces of legislation, according to former Congressman Wiley Nickel.In an exclusive video interview with Cointelegraph's Turner Wright, Nickel urged bipartisan collaboration to push through comprehensive crypto regulations. The former Congressman added:"I think it's really important for anybody who cares about this issue to...
Published on: March 19, 2025 | Source:Solana rallies 8% as crypto markets recover — Is there room for more SOL upside?
Solana's native token, SOL (SOL), rose 8% on March 19 as investors turned to riskier assets ahead of US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's remarks. While interest rates are expected to stay unchanged, analysts anticipate a softer inflation outlook for 2025. Meanwhile, key onchain and derivatives metrics for Solana suggest further upside for SOL price.The cryptocurrency market mirrored intraday movements in the US...
Published on: March 19, 2025 | Source:Solana Co-Founder Slams Deleted Ad: 'It's Still Gnawing at My Soul'
Anatoly Yakovenko came out forcefully against the controversial Solana ad, which he said was "punching down against a marginalized group."
Published on: March 19, 2025 | Source:Bitcoin reclaims $85k after Fed signals slowdown in quantitative tightening
Bitcoin (BTC) reclaimed the $85,000 threshold following the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) median forecast of 50 basis-point cuts in interest rates in 2025. In addition to signaling potential rate cuts, the Federal Reserve announced plans to slow the pace of its balance sheet runoff, also known as quantitative tightening (QT), beginning April 1. The […] The post Bitcoin reclaims $85k after Fed signals slowdown in...
Published on: March 19, 2025 | Source:Trump to speak at Digital Asset Summit: Report
United States President Donald Trump will reportedly speak at Blockworks’ Digital Asset Summit in New York on March 20, Blockworks said.His speech will mark the first time a sitting US president has ever spoken at a cryptocurrency conference, Blockworks said in a March 19 announcement.Trump’s presence at the event underscores his embrace of an industry that, under former US president Joe Biden, was the target of more...
Published on: March 19, 2025 | Source:Bitcoin Reclaims $85K Following Fed and Stocks Rose, but One Analyst Suggests Caution
Gold continues to be the star of the cycle, jumping to a new record above $3,050 per ounce.
Published on: March 19, 2025 | Source:70% of EU crypto payments go to retail, food and beverages — Oobit
70% of crypto payments in the European Union go toward retail, food and beverage purchases, according to a report from Oobit, a cryptocurrency payments platform that surveyed its users’ spending habits. The report, which denominated all transactions in US dollars, showed that the average payment size using the Oobit app was $8.36, while the average deposit into the app was around $85. After retail and food and beverage...
Published on: March 19, 2025 | Source:Crypto.com reports record $1.5B revenue in 2024 to become the third largest exchange
Crypto.com recorded a staggering $1.5 billion in revenue during 2024, with CEO Kris Marszalek attributing the growth to strong trading activity from its 140 million users. The exchange’s operational efficiency helped generate approximately $1 billion in gross profit after covering salaries and other expenses. Amid the impressive revenue figures, Crypto.com invested heavily in expanding its […] The post Crypto.com...
Published on: March 19, 2025 | Source:Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana Rise Alongside Stocks Following Fed Comments
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other top coins shot up alongside stocks after Fed Chair Jerome Powell gave a calming outlook on the U.S. economy.
Published on: March 19, 2025 | Source:Bitnomial set to launch CFTC-approved XRP futures on March 20, withdraws SEC lawsuit
Bitnomial will launch its CFTC-approved XRP futures contracts on March 20 and drop its lawsuit against the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm said its decision to withdraw its lawsuit was driven by the regulator’s move to abandon legal action against Ripple. According to the March 19 announcement, the contracts will be physically settled, […] The post Bitnomial set to launch CFTC-approved XRP futures on...
Published on: March 19, 2025 | Source:Volatility Shares launching Solana futures ETFs March 20
Volatility Shares is launching two Solana (SOL) futures exchange-traded funds (ETFs), the Volatility Shares Solana ETF (SOLZ) and the Volatility Shares 2X Solana ETF (SOLT), on March 20.According to the Securities and Exchange Commission filing, SOLZ will feature a management fee of 0.95% until June 30, 2026, when the management fee will increase to 1.15%.Volatility Shares’ 2X Solana ETF gives investors twice the...
Published on: March 19, 2025 | Source:Bitcoin runs toward $86K after Fed maintains course, projecting two rate cuts in 2025
Bitcoin (BTC) price action turned bullish on March. 19 as markets grew anxious for the release of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes and a press conference from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.BTC/USDT 1-day chart. Source: TradingViewGenerally, traders keep a close eye on FOMC minutes, along with Powell’s comments, to obtain direct insights into the Fed’s take on US economic health, along with their...
Published on: March 19, 2025 | Source:Trump’s crypto Czar slams media for misrepresenting divestment as dump
White House AI and crypto advisor David Sacks criticized claims that he “dumped” his crypto holdings and clarified that, after being appointed by President Donald Trump, he was required to divest due to government ethics rules. In a March 19 social media post, Sacks addressed recent reports suggesting he had sold off his Bitcoin (BTC), […] The post Trump’s crypto Czar slams media for misrepresenting divestment as dump...
Published on: March 19, 2025 | Source:Fully Autonomous AI Could Control Criminal Networks: Europol
A new report from the EU’s law enforcement agency warns of the threats posed by artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency.
Published on: March 19, 2025 | Source:First Solana Futures ETF To Hit Markets This Week
The products are a significant step forward for the approval of a spot Solana ETF.
Published on: March 19, 2025 | Source:Congress on track for stablecoin, market structure bills by August: Blockchain Association
United States lawmakers are on track to pass legislation setting rules for stablecoins and cryptocurrency market structure by as soon as August, Kristin Smith, CEO of industry advocacy group the Blockchain Association, said during Blockworks’ 2025 Digital Asset Summit in New York.Smith’s timeline echoes a similar forecast by Bo Hines, the executive director of the President’s Council of Advisers on Digital Assets, who...
Published on: March 19, 2025 | Source:First Solana Futures ETFs in US Set to Begin Trading Thursday
Volatility Shares’ ETFs tracking Solana futures are set to debut in the U.S. on the Nasdaq on Thursday, the company confirmed to Decrypt.
Published on: March 19, 2025 | Source:Tom Emmer says 1M Bitcoin reserve will be enacted under current Congress
Congressman and Vice Chairman of the Digital Assets Subcommittee Tom Emmer believes the strategic Bitcoin (BTC) reserve plan to acquire 1 million BTC will be enacted before the end of this Congress. While participating in the Digital Asset Summit, he acknowledged the multiple bills to implement state-level Bitcoin reserves. According to data from the Bitcoin […] The post Tom Emmer says 1M Bitcoin reserve will be...
Published on: March 19, 2025 | Source:Bitcoin Shrugs as Fed Projects Two Rate Cuts in 2025, Holds Rates Steady
The U.S. central bank’s “dot plot” forecast the same number of rate cuts as it did in December.
Published on: March 19, 2025 | Source:Fed Holds Rates Steady, Cuts Growth Outlook, Raises Inflation Forecast
The U.S. central bank continues to expect the fed funds rate to end 2025 at 3.9%, or roughly two rate cuts by year-end.
Published on: March 19, 2025 | Source:Cardano (ADA) on verge of 20% breakout as social sentiment indicator hits 4 month high
Cardano’s (ADA) price has managed a steady 13.5% in March after experiencing a 32% dip in February. The altcoin is still down 15% in Q1, but technical data is beginning to point to the continuation of the recent positive price action.Cardano 1-day chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewDespite ADA price moving sideways between $0.78 and $0.70 over the past 10 days, social sentiment related to the altcoin has hit a new...
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