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Excessive fundraising weakens VC confidence in crypto startups despite regulatory improvements
Venture capital funding for crypto startups has yet to rebound in line with recent regulatory clarity in the U.S. despite showing signs of recovery in the months following President Donald Trump’s election. According to analysts, the excessive capital inflows during 2021 and 2022 did not result in proportional returns for investors, which has damaged confidence […] The post Excessive fundraising weakens VC confidence...
Published on: March 14, 2025 | Source:
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Hyperliquid’s mystery 50x ETH whale is now betting on LINK
The cryptocurrency trader whose ultra-leveraged Ether (ETH) trade tested Hyperliquid’s limits on March 12 has entered another multimillion-dollar position, this time in Chainlink (LINK), onchain data shows.On March 14, the anonymous whale, referred to on X as “ETH 50x Big Guy,” took out long positions in LINK worth approximately $31 million with 10 times leverage, according to Lookonchain, a Web3 analytics service.He...
Published on: March 14, 2025 | Source:VanEck files for AVAX ETF
Global investment manager VanEck has filed for an Avalanche (AVAX) exchange-traded fund (ETF) with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seeking to offer investors direct exposure to the smart contract platform.A snippet of the S-1 filing was shared on social media on March 14 by Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart, who has been closely monitoring developments in the crypto ETF industry.Source: James SeyffartThe...
Published on: March 14, 2025 | Source:Argentina introduces new regulatory framework for stringent crypto oversight
Argentina’s Comisión Nacional de Valores (CNV) has introduced new regulations for virtual asset service providers (PSAVs), requiring them to comply with registration, cybersecurity, anti-money laundering, and asset custody standards to ensure transparency and consumer protection in the crypto sector. The regulatory framework — dubbed Resolution No. 1058 — was approved following a public consultation process […] The...
Published on: March 14, 2025 | Source:Bitcoin apparent demand reaches lowest point in 2025 — CryptoQuant
Apparent demand for Bitcoin (BTC) has hit the lowest level in 2025, dropping down into negative territory, as traders and investors take a cautious approach to risk-on assets due to macroeconomic uncertainty. According to CryptoQuant's Bitcoin Apparent Demand metric, demand for Bitcoin has dropped down to a negative 142 on March 13.Bitcoin's apparent demand has been positive since September 2024, peaking around...
Published on: March 14, 2025 | Source:Bitcoin Climbs Amid Rally in Risk-On Assets
Other major cryptos rose well into positive territory along with major equity indexes.
Published on: March 14, 2025 | Source:Public Keys: Coinbase IRL and Gemini Wants Bitcoin Believers to Look Up
Will Coinbase get the green light to offer tokenized securities? It’s something the company has wanted to do since before it went public in 2021.
Published on: March 14, 2025 | Source:Crypto Biz: Is Trump intentionally crashing the market?
The odds of a recession are rising, markets are crashing and President Donald Trump is forging ahead with tariffs.This volatile playbook is eerily similar to Trump’s first term, which started with a bang before giving way to one of the biggest bull markets in recent history. However, this time, Trump seems to have dropped the stock market as one of his favorite barometers of success, opting instead to focus on the...
Published on: March 14, 2025 | Source:Democrat lawmaker calls on Treasury to abandon Trump’s Bitcoin reserve plans
Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, the Ranking Member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, urged the US Treasury Department to abandon plans to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve and the digital asset stockpile. In a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Connolly condemned the effort as fiscally irresponsible and politically motivated.He warned that the […] The post Democrat lawmaker calls on Treasury...
Published on: March 14, 2025 | Source:‘Scale or fail’: RLNC technology can boost Web3 adoption — MIT Professor
After 15 years of research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Random Linear Network Coding (RLNC) is ready for commercialization in the Web3 industry, according to Muriel Médard, an MIT professor and founder of blockchain infrastructure developer Optimum.Optimum emerged from stealth on Feb. 28 as a decentralized memory infrastructure that can be utilized by any blockchain seeking to bring scalability...
Published on: March 14, 2025 | Source:BlackRock now holds over 567,000 BTC, valued at over $47 billion
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager with approximately $11.6 trillion in assets under management, currently holds over 567,000 Bitcoin (BTC), valued at over $47.8 billion — making the asset manager one of the largest holders of BTC in the world.According to Arkham Intelligence, the asset manager’s most recent BTC acquisition occurred on March 14 when a Coinbase Prime wallet transferred 268 BTC, valued at over...
Published on: March 14, 2025 | Source:Cardano: Deep Dive on the Trump Reserve Token Whose Blockchain Ignores TVL
The Cardano Foundation measures growth in real-world use cases and not TVL.
Published on: March 14, 2025 | Source:Growth in Bitcoin and stablecoin adoption could accelerate dedollarization
The US dollar has long reigned as the world’s primary reserve currency and the default choice for global trade and international transactions. But its dominance is now facing growing scrutiny as shifting geopolitical and economic forces—and concerns over the potential weaponization of the greenback—push more countries to accelerate efforts to loosen their dependence on the dollar.By almost every measure, the US dollar’...
Published on: March 14, 2025 | Source:Tether to benefit greatly from current US stablecoin regulation
Galaxy head of research Alex Thorn believes the GENIUS Act could favor Tether by allowing it to operate under relatively flexible conditions. Thorn assessed that the bill would open a pathway for Tether to register onshore but would not require it to do so to continue operations. Limited restrictions for offshore issuers Based on the […] The post Tether to benefit greatly from current US stablecoin regulation appeared...
Published on: March 14, 2025 | Source:Crypto influencer sentenced to 45 months in prison for wire fraud
Thomas John Sfraga, also known as “TJ Stone,” received 45 months in prison for wire fraud and was ordered to pay more than $1.3 million in forfeiture as part of a scheme targeting crypto investors.In a March 14 notice, the US Justice Department said Sfraga was sentenced in the US District Court for the Eastern District of New York (EDNY) for wire fraud following a May 2024 guilty plea. Court filings stated that the...
Published on: March 14, 2025 | Source:Roman Coppola on the Enduring Relationship Between Film and Technology
Roman Coppola discusses transitioning from Hollywood to Web3, emphasizing community-driven filmmaking, using blockchain to empower creators and democratize film production.
Published on: March 14, 2025 | Source:How DeFi Is Reshaping the Movie Industry
Cutter Hodierne talks about his crypto-thriller "Cold Wallet," highlighting Web3 film distribution, decentralized funding, and the evolving landscape of independent cinema through blockchain technology.
Published on: March 14, 2025 | Source:Bitcoin bull market in peril as US recession and tariff worries loom
In the first three months of his presidency, Donald Trump has ignited trade tensions by announcing tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China and the result has been unexpected turmoil in US and global markets.The fallout from the tariffs has been relatively swift, and the impact has been felt across the crypto market. As of March 8, the US president had backed away from some plans to impose tariffs on certain Mexican and...
Published on: March 14, 2025 | Source:Court Approves 3AC’s $1.53B Claim Against FTX, Setting Up Major Creditor Battle
A Delaware bankruptcy court allowed Three Arrows Capital to dramatically expand its claim against FTX, further complicating creditor payouts.
Published on: March 14, 2025 | Source:What Is the Pectra Upgrade? Inside Ethereum’s Future Roadmap
Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade boosts scalability, staking, and gas payment options with significant tech enhancements.
Published on: March 14, 2025 | Source:Weekly Recap: Regulatory Wins, Market Doldrums
PLUS: World Liberty Financial’s token sale, Coinbase in India, Ripple in Dubai
Published on: March 14, 2025 | Source:Argentina finalizes rules for virtual asset providers
Argentina’s securities regulator has finalized rules for virtual asset service providers (VASPs), which cover general codes of conduct and custody requirements for cryptocurrency exchanges and other platforms facilitating digital asset transactions.The regulations were published on March 13 by the National Securities Commission, also known as CNV, under General Resolution No. 1058.According to a translated version of...
Published on: March 14, 2025 | Source:REX introduces BMAX ETF for Bitcoin-backed corporate bond access
REX Shares has launched the Bitcoin Corporate Treasury Convertible Bond (BMAX) ETF, designed to give investors access to convertible bonds issued by companies using debt to acquire Bitcoin. The fund, announced on March 14, will target firms that incorporate Bitcoin into their corporate treasuries. Over recent years, publicly traded companies have increasingly turned to convertible […] The post REX introduces BMAX ETF...
Published on: March 14, 2025 | Source:Bitcoin Tops $84K, Battling Key Level for Bulls; SOL, LINK Lead Gains
The rebound in risk assets propelled BTC above its 200-day moving average, a key benchmark for the long-term trend.
Published on: March 14, 2025 | Source:Three Arrows Capital wins court approval to expand FTX claim to $1.53B
A US bankruptcy court has ruled in favor of Three Arrows Capital (3AC), allowing the failed crypto hedge fund to increase its claim against the collapsed exchange FTX to $1.53 billion. This decision significantly raises the initial $120 million claim sought by 3AC’s liquidators. Legal battle According to the March 13 court filing, 3AC’s liquidators […] The post Three Arrows Capital wins court approval to expand FTX...
Published on: March 14, 2025 | Source:Bolivia to use crypto to pay for energy imports — Report
Bolivia’s state-owned energy firm YPFB is planning to use cryptocurrency to pay for energy imports, according to a March 13 report from Reuters. The move comes as the South American nation faces a shortage of foreign currency reserves and a dwindling supply of domestic gas production.A spokesperson for YPFB said that a system had been put in place to use cryptocurrency to purchase energy imports after the government...
Published on: March 14, 2025 | Source:Bitcoin’s rise turns 2017 theft into multimillion-pound scandal for UK officer
British authorities have charged National Crime Agency (NCA) officer Paul Chowles with multiple offenses related to the alleged theft of 50 Bitcoin in 2017. At the time of the alleged theft in 2017, the Bitcoins were valued at approximately 60,000 (equivalent to $77,400). However, with Bitcoin’s surge in value over the years, the assets’ value […] The post Bitcoin’s rise turns 2017 theft into multimillion-pound scandal...
Published on: March 14, 2025 | Source:REX’s BTC Treasury ETF Targets Strategy’s Bitcoin-Backed Bonds
The company is, meanwhile, racing to gain approval for an ETF tracking U.S. President Donald Trump’s meme coin.
Published on: March 14, 2025 | Source:Watch these Bitcoin price levels as BTC retests key $84K resistance
Bitcoin (BTC) circled $83,000 at the March 14 Wall Street open as traders set out requirements to flip bullish.BTC/USD 1-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewBTC price RSI teases key “bullish divergence”Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD gaining up to 5% on the day before consolidating.A characteristic lack of momentum at the start of the US trading session persisted, with risk...
Published on: March 14, 2025 | Source:REX launches Bitcoin Corporate Treasury Convertible Bond ETF
REX Shares, an exchange-traded fund (ETF) provider with over $6 billion in assets under management (AUM), launched its Bitcoin (BTC) Corporate Treasury Convertible Bond (BMAX) ETF that invests in the convertible bonds of companies with a BTC corporate reserve strategy.According to the March 14 announcement, the ETF will purchase the convertible notes of companies such as Strategy. Convertible notes are commercial paper...
Published on: March 14, 2025 | Source:Bitcoin-Related Convertible Bond ETF Comes to Market
Convertible debt from Michael Saylor's Strategy comprises the majority of the REX Bitcoin Corporate Treasury Convertible Bond ETF holdings.
Published on: March 14, 2025 | Source:How Bitdeer Is Transforming Bitcoin Mining Machines
The Singapore-based miner has big plans to shake up ASICs with a new design and a greater commitment to transparency.
Published on: March 14, 2025 | Source:Trump’s crypto task force should work with as much enthusiasm as DOGE
Opinion by: Kadan Stadelmann, chief technology officer, Komodo PlatformThe Crypto Task Force held a press conference in early February 2025. It struck the wrong tone. While the task force gave lip service to regulatory clarity, the goal seemed to placate the crypto industry, not bring about change that empowers individuals.On Jan. 23, the president established a working group for digital assets to propose a federal...
Published on: March 14, 2025 | Source:Bitcoin outperforms tech stocks as US market opens to sea of green
The US stock market has opened to a sea of green on seemingly minor news. While President Trump’s call to Vladamir Putin to end the war in Ukraine could be seen as a potential ease to global tensions, the market appears to be responding primarily to a lack of trade war advancements. Markets love certainty […] The post Bitcoin outperforms tech stocks as US market opens to sea of green appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Published on: March 14, 2025 | Source:Euler Looks to Build on V2's DeFi Lending Comeback Story
How Euler clawed back from a debilitating hack.
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