It was another eventful and highly volatile week in the cryptocurrency industry that began on the wrong foot, yet again. Let’s dive in.After a relatively sluggish weekend, which BTC spent at around $86,000 without any major moves in either direction, Monday began with some volatility that pushed the
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
CoinDesk Indices presents its daily market update, highlighting the performance of leaders and laggards in the CoinDesk 20 Index.The CoinDesk 20 is currently trading at 2604.12, up 3.3% (+83.6) since 4 p.m. ET on Thursday.All 20 assets are trading higher.Leaders: LINK (+9.7%) and DOT (+6.7%).Laggard
Russia has turned to cryptocurrencies to facilitate oil trade with China and India, effectively bypassing Western sanctions in its $192 billion oil trade, , citing sources familiar with the matter.The country has been slowly moving deeper into the cryptocurrency space. Just this week, the Bank of Ru
SAN FRANCISCO, March 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Magnet Forensics, a global leader in digital investigation solutions, has announced a joint strategic technology partnership with TRM Labs, a global leader in blockchain intelligence. This partnership will empower law enforcement and national securi
By Callum KeownThe price of XRP jumped above the $2.30 level as its recovery gathered momentum Friday, while Bitcoin continued to linger around the $82,000 mark following its recent slump.Cryptocurrencies have rebounded in recent days, despite the U.S. stock market remaining under pressure.Bitcoin w
By Dow Jones Newswires StaffA degree of risk appetite returned at the end of a week marked by volatile trading. The S&P ended down 1.4% on Thursday after more tit-for-tat tariff moves, and Russia rejected a U.S.-brokered plan for a cease-fire in Ukraine.Still, there was optimism that the U.S. could
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, March 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget Wallet, a leading Web3 non-custodial wallet, has announced its full integration with Berachain, making it the first Web3 wallet to offer comprehensive support for the rapidly growing Layer 1 blockchain. This integration enhances a
LIJA, Malta, March 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — For years, XRP Ledger has been recognized as a leading blockchain for cross-border payments and remittances, thanks to its speed, low transaction costs, and efficiency. However, XRP is evolving beyond its initial purpose, transforming into a hub for i
Donald Trump-backed DeFi project World Liberty Financial's official website has completed its latest round of token sales, raising around $550 million since launching the public sale. This public sale brings World Liberty Financial’s total funds raised to $590 million, including private rounds, acco
VICTORIA, Seychelles, March 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MEXC, the leading global cryptocurrency exchange, has released token listing and trading data for January and February, highlighting strong market demand for new tokens, particularly memecoins, despite overall market volatility and downturn.K
Asia's middle distillates markets rounded off the week with upbeat trading activity on the window, while April spot sale levels by refiners edged down, with sentiment turning slightly cautious. Discussions for the week mostly circled around April spot cargoes from key northeast Asian refiners, a
Middle East crude benchmark Dubai extended gains on Friday with Vitol receiving another two Upper Zakum cargoes from PetroChina bringing its tally this month to 12 cargoes.PetroChina has delivered 11 of the 12 cargoes to Vitol so far with the remaining one from Hengli Petrochemical, trade source
Aleksej Besciokov, alleged Russian operator of crypto exchange Garantex, has been arrested by Indian authorities. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested Besciokov in Kerala, where he was vacationing with his family, and stopped him from escaping the country. Brian Krebs, an infosec analy
TL;DRIs the Case Inching Toward a Conclusion?The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has changed its approach toward the digital asset industry followingthe departureof its former Chairman, Gary Gensler. Under the new regime led by Mark Uyeda, the agencydroppedor paused several lawsuits agai
The memecoin frenzy on Pump.fun is hitting a wall, with the platform’s “graduation rate” sinking below 1% for a fourth straight week.“Graduation rate” is the memecoin launchpad’s term for tokens that make it through the incubation phase and become fully tradable on a Solana decentralized exchange (D
On-chain data shows Bitcoin and the altcoins have seen their trading volume decline recently, a sign that trader interest in the market is waning.Trading Volume Is Down Across The Cryptocurrency SectorIn a new post on X, the on-chain analytics firm Santiment has discussed about how the trading volum
Coinbase's decision to list doginme in its roadmap is big news. A future listing on such a major exchange can lead to increased visibility and demand. Often, when a coin is listed on Coinbase, there is a surge in price due to increased investor interest. Traders might anticipate a price climb as the
With Axie Infinity unlocking 9.09 million tokens, it could affect the market price. Token unlocks can lead to greater supply, which might push prices down. Holders may anticipate dilution fears and might sell, causing price drops. However, if Axie's popularity and demand increase in step with the su
Aptos will unlock 11.31 million tokens. Usually, token unlocks mean more coins in circulation, often leading to price drops. Investors might fear dilution and decide to sell, placing downward pressure on the price. However, if demand for Aptos grows at the same rate or faster, the price might stabil