Japan ushers in stablecoin era with SBI VC Trade’s landmark license and planned USDC listing

SBI VC Trade has become Japan’s first company to receive official approval to handle stablecoins like USD Coin (USDC), marking a significant step in the country’s crypto market. On March 4, the firm announced its registration as an “Electronic Payment Instruments Business Operator” under Japan’s updated regulatory framework. дальше »

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Marathon Digital stock down 5% amid concerning Bitcoin production announcement

Bitcoin mining firm Marathon Digital reported a decline in Bitcoin production for February, down month-over-month due to higher network difficulty and fewer operational days. Marathon Digital‘s Bitcoin (BTC) production dropped 6% month-over-month in February due to higher network difficulty and… дальше »

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SBI VC Trade will launch the first stablecoin service in Japan

SBI VC Trade has become the first firm in Japan to receive regulatory approval to handle stablecoins. The exchange plans to start processing USDC transactions on March 12. According to a report by CoinDesk Japan, SBI Group’s crypto trading firm… дальше »

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PayPal-backed ecommerce firm Mintoak acquires Indian CBDC startup for $3.5m

PayPal and HDFC Bank-backed Mintoak has acquired Digiledge in a $3.5 million deal, marking the first acquisition in India’s central bank digital currency space. Mintoak, an Indian ecommerce startup that facilitates merchant payments, has acquired Digiledge in a deal worth… дальше »

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U.S. SEC ends probe into Bored Apes NFTs creator Yuga Labs

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has officially closed its investigation into Yuga Labs, the company behind the Bored Apes Yacht Club NFT collection. The regulator will take no enforcement action and has not issued any charges against the firm.… дальше »

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AI Firm CoreWeave Files for IPO, Citing $1.9B in Revenue

The company is expected to raise $4 billion at a $35 billion valuation. дальше »

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Metaplanet Buys The Bitcoin Dip, Spends $13 Million On Yet Another BTC Buying Spree

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Interview: ‘No one, not even us, can see what you are doing’ — NymVPN’s CSO ahead of launch

Privacy-focused firm Nym, backed by a16z and other investors, has introduced its zero-knowledge payment system along with a perpetual token buyback model. Nym’s decentralized DePIN payments system and token buyback are now live for public testing. дальше »

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SEC Plans to Drop Its Case Against Kraken, Firm Says

Kraken called the SEC’s decision to drop the case a “turning point for the future of crypto in the U.S.” in a Monday blog post дальше »

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Metaplanet purchases 156 BTC, bringing total holdings to 2,391 BTC

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet Inc. has expanded its Bitcoin treasury with an additional 156 BTC, bringing its total holdings to 2,391 BTC.   According to Metaplanet’s official announcement on Mar. дальше »

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Bitcoin Sell-Off Intensifies With Realized Losses Of $57 Million Per Hour – Details

The Bitcoin (BTC) market has been highly volatile in the last week and under a strong bearish influence. In this period, Bitcoin has crashed by over 15% falling as low as $80,000. Interestingly, blockchain analytics firm Glassnode has provided an in-depth analysis of investors’ behavior amidst this price decline highlighting the cohort with the largest […] дальше »

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Donald Trump-Linked Firm May be Looking to Start NFT and Metaverse Platform

DTTM Operations filed a trademark application that hints at software that manages crypto, NFTs and virtual reality services. дальше »

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BlackRock adds BTC ETF to $150B model portfolio product

BlackRock, an investment firm with $11.5T AUM, has added its Bitcoin ETF to its $150B model portfolio product.

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BlackRock adds Bitcoin ETF to model portfolio: report

BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, is incorporating Bitcoin into its $150 billion model-portfolio universe. The firm is adding a 1% to 2% allocation of the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) to its target allocation portfolios that allow for alternatives, as per a Bloomberg report. дальше »

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Former House Financial Services chair Patrick McHenry joins Ondo Finance

Ondo Finance has announced a former US Congressman has joined its advisory board. Former House Financial Services Chair Patrick McHenry also recently joined Stripe and a16z. Patrick McHenry, former Republican congressman from North Carolina and House Financial Services Committee chair, has joined crypto firm Ondo Finance. дальше »

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Crypto miner Bitdeer invests $4m in Bitcoin amid price decline

Bitdeer’s shares rose 0.6% after hours as the crypto miner invested $4 million in Bitcoin despite falling prices. Cryptocurrency mining firm Bitdeer has acquired millions in Bitcoin (BTC) as the cryptocurrency keeps trading lower from its all-time high which was… дальше »

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Bitcoin’s $2.16 Billion Capitulation: Who Sold At The Biggest Loss?

The on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has broken down which Bitcoin investor cohorts sold at the biggest loss during the latest price crash. Recent Bitcoin Buyers Have Combined Realized $2.16 Billion In Loss Recently In a new post on X, Glassnode has discussed what the capitulation event triggered by the Bitcoin price crash has been like. […] дальше »

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Bybit hacker launders more than 50% of the $1.4B stolen Ethereum in less than a week

The hacker behind the $1.4 billion Bybit exploit has already laundered more than 50% of the stolen Ethereum, primarily using THORChain to swap ETH for Bitcoin. According to blockchain analytics firm Spot On Chain’s Feb. 28 post on X, the… дальше »

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Ripple Expands In South Korea With Major Partnership

Ripple has announced a strategic partnership with BDACS, a prominent digital asset custody firm in South Korea, on Thursday. The collaboration aims to advance institutional-grade custody services and expand the digital asset ecosystem, particularly for XRP and RLUSD, within the country’s evolving regulatory landscape. дальше »

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Revolut faces investor pressure for share sale before $1B profit report

Investors are urging Revolut to consider another secondary share sale as new stakeholders seek entry into the fintech firm, Bloomberg News reported on Feb. 27. Sources familiar with the matter told the news outlet that some shareholders were willing to sell shares in a transaction that could value the company at $60 billion. дальше »

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XRP Outshines 92% Of Altcoins, Analysis Shows—Here’s Why

XRP stood firm as crypto markets took a beating on Tuesday. Most coins fell hard, but XRP avoided hitting new lows. Market watchers now wonder if the altcoin might recover faster than other cryptos. дальше »

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Blockchain-based lender Figure gets $200m investment from Sixth Street

Sixth Street, a private equity firm with over $100 billion in assets under management, has backed blockchain-based lending platform Figure Technology Solutions with a $200 million investment. Figure and Sixth Street revealed the investment in a press release on Feb.… дальше »

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Cybercriminals ditch Bitcoin for stablecoins as illicit trades potentially surpassed $51 billion in 2024 – Chainalysis

Illicit crypto transactions exceeded $51 billion in 2024, significantly higher than previous estimates due to underreporting, according to blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. The findings, published in the company’s latest Crypto Crime Report, indicate a surge in AI-driven fraud, stablecoin laundering, and sophisticated cybercrime networks. дальше »

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Olas' Mech Marketplace Enables AI Agents to Hire Each Other for Help

Crypto and AI firm Olas is making it easier for AI agents to collaborate. дальше »

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Bittensor App Gets Hack Risk Cover From Nexus Mutual-Backed Insurance Firm Native

Team Rizzo, which operates Bittensor subnets and validator services, has snagged $25 million in on-chain cover from Native, a digital asset insurance specialist. дальше »

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China’s underground networks were ready for Bybit incident, analysts say

The quick laundering of over $400 million from Bybit’s hack suggests North Korea may have expanded its operations, analysts say. Over $400 million from Bybit‘s $1.46 billion incident was laundered in just days, with analysts at blockchain forensic firm TRM… дальше »

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Metaplanet issues $13.6m in ordinary bonds to buy more Bitcoin

Japan’s investment firm Metaplanet has issued $13. 6 million in 0% ordinary bonds to fund the purchase of additional Bitcoin. Tokyo-listed firm Metaplanet is issuing 2 billion JPY (around $13. дальше »

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Leveraged ETFs crash 50% as Strategy’s BTC bet faces pressure

Strategy’s stock and leveraged ETFs plunged amid Bitcoin’s correction and Trump’s tariff announcement. The firm’s “21/21 Plan” aims to secure $42 billion in Bitcoin investments. The post Leveraged ETFs crash 50% as Strategy’s BTC bet faces pressure appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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ZachXBT joins Paradigm as an advisor

Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has joined research-driven cryptocurrency investment firm Paradigm as an advisor. ZachXBT, who describes himself as a scam survivor turned 2D investigator, confirmed the development in a post on X on Feb. дальше »

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MetaMask expands crypto off-ramp support to 10 blockchains via Transak

MetaMask has expanded its fiat off-ramp feature to more than 10 blockchains, with support enabled via its partnership with payments firm Transak. Self-custodial wallet MetaMask, the leading provider in the Ethereum (ETH) ecosystem, will now allow users to convert tokens… дальше »

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NymVPN launches ZK payment system with token buyback

Privacy-centric firm Nym, backed by a16z and other investors, has launched its zero-knowledge powered payment system and introduced a perpetual token buyback model. The decentralized technology provider’s DePIN payments system and token buyback are now live for public testing. Specifically,… дальше »

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Bitwise Secures $70M to Drive Crypto Solutions Amid Market Growth

Key Takeaways: Bitwise has secured $70 million in funding to support team expansion and onchain solutions. The firm experienced rapid growth in 2024, with assets under management growing tenfold to The post Bitwise Secures $70M to Drive Crypto Solutions Amid Market Growth appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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Hong Kong firm’s Board greenlights more Bitcoin buys as shares surge 1700%

HK Asia Holdings buys 7.88 BTC worth US$761,705 after a 1,700% stock price surge The company now holds a total of 8.88 BTC, expanding its digital asset strategy Hong Kong's HK Asia Holdings The post Hong Kong firm’s Board greenlights more Bitcoin buys as shares surge 1700% appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Changpeng Zhao takes advisory role at AI blockchain startup Vana

Changpeng Zhao, better known in the crypto industry as CZ, is joining artificial intelligence startup Vana as an advisor. YZi Labs, the venture capital firm recently rebranded from Binance Labs, announced the strategic investment and CZ advisor on Feb. 24. … дальше »

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BNB Chain ecosystem gets $25m boost by Foresight Ventures

Crypto VC firm Foresight Ventures has committed $25 million to support early-stage blockchain initiatives on BNB Chain. Singapore-based crypto venture capital firm Foresight Ventures will invest up to $25 million in projects on BNB Chain through 2025 as part of… дальше »

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KIP Protocol denies role in LIBRA launch, calls itself ‘convenient cover’

KIP Protocol, a web3 firm associated with the scandal token, distanced from the token launch, stating it had no role in initiating or managing the project. The controversy over a token promoted by Argentinian President Javier Milei, which has plunged… дальше »

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Circle mints another 250M USDC on Solana, bringing 2025 total to $8B

Circle has minted another 250 million USDC on Solana, pushing its 2025 total issuance to 8 billion USDC as demand for regulated stablecoins grows. The latest 250 million USDC mint was reported by on-chain analytics firm Spot On Chain in… дальше »

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North Korean Lazarus Group Likely Behind $1.46 Billion Bybit Exchange Hack

With not all information public, Arkham Intelligence, a blockchain analysis firm, has concluded that North Korea's Lazarus group was responsible for the $1.46 billion hack on the Bybit exchange. дальше »

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Ethereum 'Roll Back' Suggestion Has Sparked Criticism. Here's Why It Won't Happen

Call for "roll back" by some, to negate Bybit hack, immediately provoked a fierce reaction from the Ethereum community, which was firm in its belief that it wouldn't happen. дальше »

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Franklin Templeton Files for Solana ETF: Details

Firm has chosen Coinbase as its SOL custodian дальше »

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Bitcoin Adoption Grows: Metaplanet Acquires 68 BTC For $6.6 Million

Metaplanet, a Japanese investment firm, has once again extended its Bitcoin portfolio, marking a significant milestone in its aggressive accumulation approach. The company, which is sometimes likened to MicroStrategy (now Strategy) for its Bitcoin-focused blueprint, recently acquired an additional 68. дальше »

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North Korea’s Lazarus Group now using crypto gifts to breach security defenses

The North Korean-linked Lazarus Group has adopted a new method of breaching crypto firms: sending cryptocurrency to their targets as part of an elaborate social engineering scheme. According to 23pds, the pseudonymous Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Web3 security firm SlowMist, this tactic aims to gain the victim’s trust before deploying malicious code. дальше »

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Litecoin (LTC) Could See Further Decline as 3-Month Support Starts to Weaken

Technical analysis reveals concerning patterns for Litecoin price movement, suggesting that LTC holders might need to brace for potential downside ahead. The cryptocurrency has been testing a critical support level that has held firm for the past three months, but signs of weakness are becoming increasingly apparent. дальше »

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Coinbase says SEC set to drop enforcement case against the crypto exchange

The Securities & Exchange Commission of the United States is said to have agreed to dismiss its enforcement case against Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ: COIN). Shares of the crypto firm are up more than 5. дальше »

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BitDCA’s Littlebit adds Visa and Mastercard support for passive Bitcoin investing

Czech fintech firm BitDCA has integrated Visa and Mastercard support into its upcoming microsaving app, Littlebit, to allow users to invest in Bitcoin through everyday spending. According to a press release shared with crypto.news, the integration will allow users to… дальше »

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South African public firm Altvest Capital seeks $10m to adopt Bitcoin as treasury asset: report

The Johannesburg-headquartered Altvest Capital is seeking regulatory approval to raise $10 million, to make Bitcoin its primary reserve asset. Altvest Capital is planning to become the first listed company in Africa to adopt Bitcoin (BTC) as its primary treasury reserve… дальше »

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Bitcoin Treasury Bandwagon Reaches Africa as Altvest Jumps on Board

The South African alternative investment firm has bought one bitcoin. дальше »

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Safemoon CTO withdraws not-guilty plea, admits to $200m SafeMoon fraud

Thomas Smith, the chief technology officer of the now-defunct cryptocurrency firm SafeMoon, has pleaded guilty to securities fraud conspiracy and wire fraud conspiracy in connection with a multimillion-dollar scheme that allegedly defrauded investors of over $200 million. Per a recent… дальше »

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Societe Generale-FORGE launches EUR-backed stablecoin on Stellar

Societe Generale-FORGE, a subsidiary of Societe Generale Group and licensed investment firm, has deployed its euro-backed stablecoin on the Stellar network. With several stablecoin issuers getting regulatory approval to offer the Markets in Crypto Assets-compliant stablecoins in Europe, SG-FORGE announced… дальше »

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Tether leads $10m round for cross-border payments firm Mansa

Tether has backed the $10 million round for cross-border payments firm Mansa. Venture capital firm Polymorphic co-led the round, which saw investors raise $7 million to add to $3 million raised earlier. дальше »

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