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Googleβs New AI Model Gemma 3 Shines for Creative Writers, Falls Short Elsewhere
In our review, Google's open-source Gemma 3 beats AI Models 15 times its size while running on a single GPU. But itβs also very limited.
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Bitcoin Miner Bitdeer's Own BTC Holdings Surge Since Start of Year
Singapore-based Bitcoin miner Bitdeer has significantly boosted its BTC holdings since 2025 began, now holding almost $87 million worth.
Published on: March 12, 2025 | Source:Law enforcement arrest Garantex co-founder in Indian coastal town
Indian authorities confirmed the arrest of Garantex co-founder Aleksej Besciokov, a Lithuanian national wanted by the US for allegedly laundering billions through the crypto exchange. Police apprehended Besciokov in Keralaβs coastal town of Varkala while he was vacationing with his family.Besciokov is accused of operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business and conspiring to commit money laundering. [β¦] The post...
Published on: March 12, 2025 | Source:Crypto Bounce on soft CPI, ETH whale Liquidated, S&P500 in Correction
BTC recovers to $84k after softer CPI. ETH/BTC at levels last seen in Dec 2020. ETH whale liquidated, FUD over HYPE contagion. Whales accumulate 65k BTC amid crypto crashes. 7 more reps support Lummis plan to buy 1m BTC. CBOE seeks to add staking to Fidelity ETH ETF. SEC delays decision on XRP, SOL, LTC, DOGE ETF. BTC heading towards $73k: 10X Research. BTC pain tied to equities: StanChart. House passes resolution to...
Published on: March 12, 2025 | Source:US CPI comes in lower than expected β Are rate cuts coming?
The latest US core Consumer Price Index (CPI) print, a measure of inflation, came in lower than expected at 3.1%, beating expectations of 3.2%, with a corresponding 0.1% drop in headline inflation figures.According to Matt Mena, crypto research strategist at 21Shares, the cooling inflation data adds to the likelihood that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this year, injecting much-needed liquidity into the...
Published on: March 12, 2025 | Source:Why TikTok Should Be OnChain
The battle for control over digital identity has never been more urgent. As social media platforms grow into global powerhouses, the question of who owns and controls our online interactions is a fundamental issue of personal freedom. Nowhere is this debate more relevant than with TikTok, the social media giant at the center of political scrutiny, corporate battles, and the future of digital autonomy.
Published on: March 12, 2025 | Source:Rumble embraces Trump-era crypto strategy with $17M BTC purchase
Video-sharing platform Rumble says it had purchased more than $17 million worth of Bitcoin as part of a previously announced investment strategy.In a March 12 notice, Rumble said it had added 188 Bitcoin (BTC) to its treasury for roughly $17.1 million. The investment, suggested by CEO Chris Pavlovski in November following Donald Trump winning the US presidential election, was touted as a hedge against inflation and...
Published on: March 12, 2025 | Source:Tetherβs Paolo Ardoino Says Stablecoin Issuer βHas Been Through Hellβ, Is Cheered On at Cantor Conference
Ardoino spoke at the Cantor Fitzgerald Global Technology Conference on Wednesday as he continued his first trip to the United States.
Published on: March 12, 2025 | Source:Banks acting as validators risks centralization β Everstake exec
New US regulatory guidance allowing banks to become validators for blockchain networks is a major step for institutional adoption but worsens centralization risks, Bohdan Opryshko, chief operating officer of staking service provider Everstake, told Cointelegraph.On March 7, the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) eased its stance on how banks can engage with crypto, including permitting banks to...
Published on: March 12, 2025 | Source:The Protocol: Ethereumβs Holesky Testnet Finalizes, Finally
Also: Starknet Settles to Bitcoin And Ethereum, Danny Ryanβs New Mission from Ethereumβs Engine Room to Wall Street, And Japanese Tech Giants Sony and LINE Join Forces
Published on: March 12, 2025 | Source:Public companies doubled Bitcoin holdings in 2024 as accumulation surpassed previous 5 years combined
The amount of Bitcoin (BTC) held by public corporations reached 592,112 BTC in 2024, according to Bitcoin Treasuries data. Bitwise head of research Ryan Rasmussenhighlighted that the number is twice as much Bitcoin as institutions accumulated in the previous five years combined. History of accumulation On Jan. 1, 2024, the amount of Bitcoin held by [β¦] The post Public companies doubled Bitcoin holdings in 2024 as...
Published on: March 12, 2025 | Source:Indian Authorities Arrest Founder of Sanctioned Russian Crypto Exchange Garantex
Aleksej Besciokov, co-founder of the Garantex crypto exchange that was allegedly used by criminals, has been arrested in India.
Published on: March 12, 2025 | Source:Crypto Rally Doesn't Hold After Soft Inflation Data
Bitcoin managed a knee-jerk move above $84,000 after the U.S. CPI report, but returned to roughly flat for the day.
Published on: March 12, 2025 | Source:Sui Foundation onboards Blockaid to enhance ecosystem security
Blockaid has announced a partnership with the Sui Foundation to enhance the Sui ecosystemβs security. According to the announcement, Blockaid will add protection to Sui wallets and respond to smart contract exploits, offchain threats and operational faults on Sui.The Sui Foundation supports the growth of Sui, a layer-1 blockchain launched in May 2023 with the goal of creating a decentralized network that can manage a...
Published on: March 12, 2025 | Source:Russian central bank proposes 3-year crypto trial for select investors
The Bank of Russia has proposed a three-year experimental legal framework that would allow a limited group of investors to trade cryptocurrencies, marking a potential shift in the countryβs digital asset regulations. The central bank announced on March 12 that it had submitted proposals to the Russian government for discussion. The initiative would grant access [β¦] The post Russian central bank proposes 3-year crypto...
Published on: March 12, 2025 | Source:Russia Central Bank Proposes Allowing Rich Investors to Buy and Sell Crypto
The countryβs central bank said that it would also allow "qualified" firms to participate in the initiative.
Published on: March 12, 2025 | Source:Rumble Adds $15.5 Million in Bitcoin to Treasury
The video-sharing platform's purchase forms part of its plan to allocate up to $20 million to Bitcoin.
Published on: March 12, 2025 | Source:Nebraska 'Open for Business' to Crypto With New Bitcoin ATM Law
Nebraska will begin regulating Bitcoin and crypto ATMs to protect customers from scams, after Governor Pillen signed the bill into law.
Published on: March 12, 2025 | Source:SEC postpones ruling on Fidelity Ether ETF options
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has postponed ruling on whether or not to permit Cboe BZX Exchange to list options tied to asset manager Fidelityβs Ether (ETH) exchange-traded fund (ETFs).The agency has given itself until May 14 to approve or disapprove of Cboe BZXβs request to list options tied to Fidelity Ethereum Fund (FETH), according to a March 12 SEC filing.Cboe BZX initially requested to list options...
Published on: March 12, 2025 | Source:SECβs enforcement case against Ripple may be wrapping up
The US Securities and Exchange Commission may be preparing to end its enforcement action against Ripple Labs after more than four years.According to a March 12 X post from Fox Business reporter Eleanor Terrett, the SECβs case against Ripple was βin the process of wrapping upβ after the parties filed an appeal and cross-appeal, respectively, over a $125-million court judgment in August 2024. The civil case against the...
Published on: March 12, 2025 | Source:SEC reportedly preparing to drop Ripple lawsuit, XRP jumps 5%
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly preparing to conclude its long-running lawsuit against Ripple, the issuer of XRP. Following the rumors, the XRP price climbed roughly 5% from $2.14 to $2.24 within an hour. It was trading at $2.23 as of press time. Citing two βwell-placed sources,β journalist Eleanor Terrett reported that [β¦] The post SEC reportedly preparing to drop Ripple lawsuit, XRP...
Published on: March 12, 2025 | Source:Cboe BZX files Solana ETF application on behalf of Franklin Templeton
The Chicago Board Options BZX Exchange (Cboe) has submitted an application on behalf of asset manager Franklin Templeton to list a Solana (SOL) exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the United States.According to the March 12 filing, Franklin Templetonβs proposed ETF will hold spot SOL, and the filing encouraged the Securities and Exchange Commission to allow the fund to stake its underlying crypto for additional rewards.βNot...
Published on: March 12, 2025 | Source:Garantex Operator Aleksej Besciokov Arrested in India: Report
Besciokov is charged with money laundering conspiracy, conspiracy to violate sanctions and conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money transmitting business.
Published on: March 12, 2025 | Source:Abu Dhabiβs MGX invests $2B in Binance, marking largest institutional stablecoin-backed crypto deal
Binance, the worldβs largest crypto exchange, secured its first institutional investment with a $2 billion backing from Abu Dhabi-based investment giant MGX. The deal, announced on March 12, marks the largest investment ever received by a crypto company and the most significant transaction conducted entirely in stablecoins. Strategic growth The investment grants MGX a minority [β¦] The post Abu Dhabiβs MGX invests $2B...
Published on: March 12, 2025 | Source:Former Supreme Court Star Had Access to Crypto Wallet Handling $100 Million in Transfers, Prosecutors Claim
Prosecutors have accused Tom Goldstein of violating federal tax laws and failing to report cryptocurrency transactions.
Published on: March 12, 2025 | Source:HYPE Token Drops as Leveraged Trade Sparks $4 Million Loss for Hyperliquid
The decentralized exchange said a traderβs $285 million bet on Ethereum has left it with $4 million in losses.
Published on: March 12, 2025 | Source:Binance introduces review mechanism to remove unqualified tokens
Binance announced on March 12 that its Alpha platform has implemented a new comprehensive token review framework that will aim to remove tokens that donβt meet certain quantitative and qualitative criteria.The quantitative metrics include trading volume stability, liquidity depth, frequency of onchain transactions and distribution of tokenholders. The qualitative metrics include project team credibility, adherence to...
Published on: March 12, 2025 | Source:CBOE Applies for Rules Change to List Franklin Templeton Solana ETF
Grayscale, Canary Capital, Bitwise and 21Shares have filed for ETFs in recent months tracking the price of the sixrh largest crypto by market value.
Published on: March 12, 2025 | Source:Crypto ETFs Likely Won't Be Approved Until New SEC Chair Is Sworn In
President Donald Trump named Paul Atkins as his pick to lead the agency but no hearing has been scheduled yet to confirm him.
Published on: March 12, 2025 | Source:XRP Token Rises After Report That Ripple's Close to Wrapping Up SEC Case
XRP rose 3% in the last hour.
Published on: March 12, 2025 | Source:Indian authorities arrest alleged Garantex founder for US extradition
Officials with Indiaβs Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) announced the arrest of Lithuanian national Aleksej BeΕ‘ciokov, who was alleged to have operated the cryptocurrency exchange Garantex.In a March 12 notice, the CBI said police in the Indian state of Kerala had coordinated with national authorities to arrest BeΕ‘ciokov. The Lithuanian national was reportedly vacationing in India with his family and planning to...
Published on: March 12, 2025 | Source:Lukka and CoinDesk Indices to Offer Composite Ether Staking Rate
The CESR captures the mean annualized staking rate earned by Ethereum validators.
Published on: March 12, 2025 | Source:Bitcoin Miner Bitdeer Increases BTC Holdings by 75% to 1,039 BTC in Two Months
The company redirected mining rigs to self-mining as customer delayed payments during bitcoin's price drop..
Published on: March 12, 2025 | Source:Will Ethereum price bottom at $1.6K?
Ethereumβs native token, Ether (ETH), dropped below $2,000 on March 10, and the altcoin has struggled to regain a position above the psychological level. While Bitcoin (BTC) and XRP (XRP) exhibited minor recoveries over the past 24 hours, Ether prices failed to display bullish momentum in the charts. The altcoin plummeted to a multi-year low of $1,752 on March 11. However, onchain data and technical analysis indicate...
Published on: March 12, 2025 | Source:The GENIUS stablecoin bill is a CBDC trojan horse β DeFi exec
The recent GENIUS stablecoin bill is merely a thinly veiled attempt to usher in central bank digital currency (CBDC) controls through privatized means, according to Jean Rausis, co-founder of the Smardex decentralized trading platform.In a statement shared with Cointelegraph, Rausis said that the US government will punish stablecoin issuers that do not comply with the new regulatory framework, similar to the European...
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