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Gold breaks $3,000 for first time amid global uncertainty as Bitcoin trades sideways
Gold prices have climbed to a historic high of $3,000 per ounce, underlining its appeal as a safe-haven asset amid economic and geopolitical uncertainty. Goldโs rally follows concerns over global stability and turbulence, which have been amplified by trade policies under President Donald Trump. So, breaking past the $3,000 psychological threshold reinforces the precious metalโs [โฆ] The post Gold breaks $3,000 for first...
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Congress repealed the IRS broker rule, but can it regulate DeFi?
The decentralized finance (DeFi) industry is breathing a sigh of relief as Congress relaxes reporting obligations, but questions remain about how lawmakers will regulate DeFi.On March 12, the House of Representatives voted to nullify a rule that required DeFi protocols to report gross proceeds from crypto sales, as well as info on taxpayers involved, to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).The rule, which the IRS issued...
Published on: March 14, 2025 | Source:Russia Turns to Crypto to Bypass Western Sanctions in Oil Trade: Reuters
While fiat currencies remain the primary method, crypto is seen as a convenient and flexible tool for transactions.
Published on: March 14, 2025 | Source:Worst crypto cycle ever? Community and history say otherwise
The cryptocurrency market has faced a significant downturn since the start of 2025, with some investors calling it the most painful cycle in history.Some were disappointed about industry policy changes and the memecoin craze in the United States, while others even speculated about talent leaving the sector for other industries.However, while the current crypto market state might look grim to some, the current cycle is...
Published on: March 14, 2025 | Source:CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Index Gains 3.3% as All Twenty Assets Move Higher
Chainlink (LINK) rose 9.7% and Polkadot (DOT) gained 6.7%, leading the index higher.
Published on: March 14, 2025 | Source:Bitcoin-to-gold ratio breaks 12-year support as gold price hits a record $3K
Bitcoin (BTC) breached a rising support trendline against gold (XAU), which has been intact for over 12 years, on March 14. XAU/BTC ratio weekly performance chart. Source: TradingView/NorthStarPopular analyst NorthStarsays this breakdown could spell the end of Bitcoinโs 12-year bull run if it stays under the gold trendline for even a week orโworseโa month. Is Bitcoinโs bull market over? Letโs take a closer look at BTCโ...
Published on: March 14, 2025 | Source:Ethereum Flat as Devs Prepare for Hooli Testnet Ahead of Pectra Upgrade
Ethereumโs biggest upgrade since The Merge is entering a new phase of testing. If Hooli is successful, Pectra could hit mainnet as early as April 25.
Published on: March 14, 2025 | Source:Sega Game Franchise โCode of Jokerโ Revived on Sui Network
Code of Joker: Evolutions, based on a licensed Sega franchise, is coming to Sui later this year via Jokers Inc. and Mysten Labsโ Parasol.
Published on: March 14, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong fintech sector sees 250% blockchain growth since 2022
Hong Kong anticipates the continued growth of its fintech ecosystem, with blockchain, digital assets, distributed ledger technology (DLT) and artificial intelligence playing a central role in shaping its future.Hong Kong is home to over 1,100 fintech companies. This includes 175 blockchain application or software firms and 111 digital asset and cryptocurrency companies, which marked 250% and 30% increases,...
Published on: March 14, 2025 | Source:US Rep. Byron Donalds to introduce bill codifying Trumpโs Bitcoin reserve
A new bill set to be introduced in Congress aims to formalize President Donald Trumpโs executive order establishing a US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, a move that could further integrate Bitcoin into the nationโs financial strategy.Trump signed an executive order on March 7 to use Bitcoin (BTC) seized in government criminal cases to establish a national reserve.The legislation, introduced by US Representative Byron...
Published on: March 14, 2025 | Source:California Man Sentenced for Using Bitcoin To Launder Dark Web MDMA Profits
The arrest came as part of Operation Crypto Runner, a joint-agency multi-year investigation targeting crypto money launderers in the U.S.
Published on: March 14, 2025 | Source:FTX liquidated $1.5B in 3AC assets 2 weeks before hedge fundโs collapse
Newly revealed court documents show that FTX secretly liquidated $1.53 billion in Three Arrows Capital (3AC) assets just two weeks before the hedge fund collapsed in 2022. The disclosure challenged previous narratives that 3ACโs downfall was solely market-driven.Once valued at over $10 billion, 3AC collapsed in mid-2022 after a series of leveraged directional trades turned sour. The hedge fund had borrowed from over 20...
Published on: March 14, 2025 | Source:ZKsync Sunsets Liquidity Rewards Program, Citing Bearish Market Conditions
The blockchain has lost around 50% of total value locked since Jan. 30.
Published on: March 14, 2025 | Source:Google Joins OpenAI in Asking Trump to Relax AI Copyright Restrictions
The tech giants submitted policy proposals advocating for a more flexibility ahead of Trump unveiling his "AI Action Plan" by mid-2025.
Published on: March 14, 2025 | Source:Gold's Historic Rally Leaves Bitcoin Behind, But the Trend May Reverse
Gold rallies on strong ETF inflows, geopolitical uncertainty, and market volatility.
Published on: March 14, 2025 | Source:S&P 500 Enters Correction Territory, What Does This Mean For Bitcoin?
Historical analysis on S&P 500 and bitcoin corrections.
Published on: March 14, 2025 | Source:Crypto Daybook Americas: Gold's Historic Rally Brings Back BTC's 'Store of Value' Debate
Your day-ahead look for March 14, 2025
Published on: March 14, 2025 | Source:Pump.fun memecoins are dying at record rates, less than 1% survive
The memecoin frenzy on Pump.fun is hitting a wall, with the platformโs โgraduation rateโ sinking below 1% for a fourth straight week.โGraduation rateโ is the memecoin launchpadโs term for tokens that make it through the incubation phase and become fully tradable on a Solana decentralized exchange (DEX). To graduate, a token must meet specific liquidity and trading requirements.Over the past four weeks, starting Feb....
Published on: March 14, 2025 | Source:UK NCA Officer Charged Over Alleged Bitcoin Theft in 2017
The 50 BTC allegedly stolen by the National Crime Agency officer would have been worth $77,000 in 2017โand $4 million today.
Published on: March 14, 2025 | Source:Bitcoin panic selling costs new investors $100M in 6 weeks โ Research
Bitcoin speculators suffered losses of over $100 million in just six weeks thanks to panic selling, new research calculated.Data from onchain analytics platform CryptoQuant revealed the extent of recent capitulation by short-term holders (STHs).Bitcoin speculators run to the exit โin the redโBitcoin (BTC) entities hodling coins between one and three months bore the brunt of a brutal bull market drawdown, and many did...
Published on: March 14, 2025 | Source:Trump-backed World Liberty Financial (WLFI) Completes $590M Token Sale
On-chain data shows that the project has raised nearly $590 million between two pre-sales.
Published on: March 14, 2025 | Source:AI's Lead Over Crypto for VC Dollars Increased in Q1'25, But Does This Race Really Matter?
Despite the crypto 'Trump bump' at the end of 2024, deal flow still favors Artificial Intelligence. But is there a new preference for AI over crypto?
Published on: March 14, 2025 | Source:Vermont Drops Crypto Staking Case Against Coinbase
Coinbase CLO Paul Grewal is now urging Congress to capitalize on bipartisan momentum for comprehensive crypto legislation.
Published on: March 14, 2025 | Source:Bitcoin Slumps, But Trumpโs Latest Reserve Push Adds New Twist
Bitcoin stands at an inflection point as macro uncertainties persist, even as positive headlines from the White House flow.
Published on: March 14, 2025 | Source:US Court Approves 3AC's Bid to Expand $1.5B Claim Against FTX
The ruling allows 3ACโs liquidators to pursue a much larger recovery from FTXโs bankruptcy estate, adding to the complexity of existing claims.
Published on: March 14, 2025 | Source:Microsoft to Integrate AI into Xbox With Copilot for Game Assistance
Microsoftโs AI Copilot is launching on Xbox, positioning it as a way to help gamers with gameplay tips, updates, and more.
Published on: March 14, 2025 | Source:Solana Inflation Reform Effort Fails on SIMD-0228's Dramatic Final Voting Day
Solana's high inflation status quo will remain โโ for now.
Published on: March 14, 2025 | Source:Financial advisers, wirehouses set to fuel next wave of Bitcoin ETF adoption
Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart believes the next phase of adoption for crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) will be driven by financial advisers, wirehouses, and brokers managing assets for high-net-worth individuals. Speaking on the โCoin Storiesโ podcast, Seyffart outlined how these financial institutions, which oversee trillions of dollars in assets, could play a central role in [โฆ] The post Financial advisers,...
Published on: March 13, 2025 | Source:Bitcoin DeFi Could โUnlock Billions in BTC Liquidityโ: Binance Report
With DeFi apps, Bitcoin holders have had expanding opportunities to use Bitcoin, including as collateral for financing and lending the asset out for yield.
Published on: March 13, 2025 | Source:Bolivia turns to crypto for fuel trade amid US dollar shortage
Bolivia has authorized its state-run energy company, YPFB, to use crypto for fuel imports as the country struggles with a worsening dollar shortage and fuel crisis. The government approved the move to sustain fuel subsidies and secure essential energy supplies amid declining foreign currency reserves. Gas stations across Bolivia have seen long lines as fuel [โฆ] The post Bolivia turns to crypto for fuel trade amid US...
Published on: March 13, 2025 | Source:Trump Admin Wants to Acquire as Much Bitcoin as Possible: White House
A White House official told a room of crypto industry leaders this week that there should be no limit to the size of a U.S. government Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
Published on: March 13, 2025 | Source:Bitcoin outlook strengthens as USDT market cap expands and indicators enter oversold zone
The outlook for Bitcoin (BTC) is showing signs of improvement as stablecoin liquidity increases and key market indicators signal a potential reversal of the recent deep correction. CryptoQuant highlighted a significant expansion in the market capitalization of Tether USD (USDT), which usually leads to rising Bitcoin prices. USDTโs market capitalization has grown by $5.75 billion [โฆ] The post Bitcoin outlook strengthens...
Published on: March 13, 2025 | Source:DOGE proposes slashing Internal Revenue Service staff by 20%
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is reportedly proposing cutting the Internal Revenue Serviceโs (IRS) workforce by 20% in a change expected to take effect by May 15, 2025.According to CNN, the cuts would impact an estimated 6,800 employees at the government agency, in addition to the 6,700 probationary employees who have already been let go and 4,700 IRS agents who were given severance packages to...
Published on: March 13, 2025 | Source:L2 gaming activity spikes in February, but wallets decline โ Report
Gaming activity on some layer-2 blockchains rose by over 20,000% in February 2025 while the number of daily unique active wallets (dUAWs) dropped, according to a report by DappRadar. Abstract, an Ethereum layer-2 blockchain developed by Igloo, the parent company of NFT collection Pudgy Penguins, led all chains with a growth of over 20,000% in daily active unique wallets (dAUWs). Soneium, Sonyโs Ethereum L2 blockchain,...
Published on: March 13, 2025 | Source:Ethereum devs launch new testnet to finish Pectra upgrade amid struggles
Ethereum (ETH) developers are set to launch Hoodi, a new long-lived testnet, on March 17 as they work to resolve ongoing challenges with the highly anticipated Pectra upgrade. The testnet will primarily focus on validator exit mechanisms, one of the final hurdles before Pectra can move forward. Broader testing will continue on Ethereumโs Sepolia and [โฆ] The post Ethereum devs launch new testnet to finish Pectra upgrade...
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