TLDR Trump confirmed ETH’s inclusion in the U.S. Crypto Strategic Reserve, causing a 15% price surge from $2,200 to $2,550 within one hour on March 2, 2025 The derivatives market shows strong bullish sentiment with long positions ($1.14B) greatly exceeding shorts ($333M), indicating reduced resistance towards $3,000 Ethereum Foundation appointed new co-Executive Directors Hsiao-Wei Wang …
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Ronaldinho token STAR10 launches amid insider trading concerns and security vulnerabilities
Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho Gaúcho has launched STAR10, his official crypto on the Binance Smart Chain (BNB Chain). The project aims to offer token holders exclusive perks while celebrating his football legacy. In a March 2 post on X, the football star said: “My new one and ONLY OFFICIAL token is HERE! It’s time to …
Trump’s national crypto reserve plan triggers $330 billion market surge, $960 million in liquidations
The crypto market experienced a sharp rebound on March 2, gaining around $330 billion in value after US President Donald Trump confirmed plans for a national crypto reserve. Data from CoinMarketCap shows that the total market capitalization surged by approximately 10% after Trump’s statement to a high of $3.15 trillion from $2.83 trillion. As of …
Trump’s crypto reserve faces backlash over ADA and XRP inclusion
The US government’s decision to establish a Strategic Crypto Reserve has ignited intense discussions, with industry leaders questioning its structure and asset selection. On March 2, US President Donald Trump revealed that his executive order had directed his administration to create a national crypto reserve. According to him, the initiative aims to solidify the country’s …
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Gold maximalist Peter Schiff ‘understands’ US strategic Bitcoin reserve, questions XRP legitimacy
Peter Schiff disputed claims that he endorsed a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve in a series of social media posts after he posted, “I get the rationale for a Bitcoin reserve. I don’t agree with it, but I get it. We have a gold reserve. Bitcoin is digital gold, which is better than analog gold. So let’s …
Tariff Watch: New York Becomes the World’s Gold Vault
World Gold Council data indicates that over 600 tons of gold have entered the vaults of New York since December. John Reade, the council’s market strategist for Asia and Europe, explained that this is an extraordinary situation in anticipation of a possible total tariff implementation. New York Booms With Gold: Over 600 Tons Imported This …
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Solana Co-Founder Anatoly Yakovenko: ‘Bitcoin Has No Value’
Anatoly Yakovenko, co-founder of the Solana project, has recently referred to the current state of bitcoin and its utility. On social media, Yakovenko stated that BTC had no value and could be considered insurance “in the best light.” He explained that there was a 1% chance for the collapse of a superpower nation to happen …
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Tether Unveils Plan to Bring Green Energy to Africa
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino explained that the concept involves the installation of solar-powered kiosks in Africa to recharge batteries, with payments made through a monthly subscription in bitcoin, USDT, or local currency. Tether Plans to Enter the Retail Battery Charging Business in Africa Tether, the multi-billion-dollar stablecoin company, has revealed a new business model that …
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Metaplanet Acquires Additional 156 Bitcoin, Expanding Treasury Holdings
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has announced the acquisition of an additional 156 bitcoin as part of its ongoing Bitcoin Treasury Operations, bringing its total holdings to 2,391 BTC. The latest purchase was made at an average price of approximately $86,160 (12,952,147 yen) per bitcoin, totaling about $13,440,377 (2.021 billion yen). This acquisition is part of …
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China AMC Launches ‘First’ Retail Tokenized Fund in APAC
China Asset Management has launched the first retail tokenized fund in the Asia Pacifi (APAC) region. Broadening Investor Base The Hong Kong investment firm China Asset Management recently launched a tokenized fund known as the China AMC HKD Digital Money Market Fund. The fund, which primarily invests in Hong Kong dollar (HKD)-denominated short-term deposits and …
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Inside the $919M Crypto Labyrinth of the World’s Most Notorious Cyber Cartel
In the wake of the Bybit breach, the infamous cybercrime collective Lazarus Group—allegedly operating under North Korean state backing—has amassed cryptocurrency assets worth nearly $1 billion through exploits traced to over 70 flagged wallets. This analysis dissects the labyrinthine composition of the syndicate’s digital plunder. How Lazarus Moved 424,330 ETH Under Global Surveillance On Feb. …
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Blow-Off Top Rally Imminent for Bitcoin and Crypto Amid Rise in US Dollar Supply: Economist Henrik Zeberg
A closely followed economist believes that strong rallies are ahead for Bitcoin (BTC) and crypto as he thinks conditions are ripe for policymakers to turn the money printers back on. Citing data from the Atlanta Federal Reserve, Henrik Zeberg tells his 175,200 followers on the social media platform X that the US GDP is projected …
How to fundraise in Web3
Web3 fundraising has evolved beyond the ICO boom. Today, securing investment requires a solid project identity, strategic business model and market demand. If you were in crypto back in 2017, you might remember Centra Tech, a Miami-based company that conducted an ICO. The company claimed to offer a cryptocurrency-based debit card backed by major payment …
Crypto ATM network shrinks as US loses 1,200 machines in days
The US lost 1,233 cryptocurrency ATMs in early March, just days after a senator proposed a bill to curb fraud in the sector. More than 1,200 cryptocurrency ATMs mysteriously went offline in the United States during the first weekend of March, just days after a senator introduced the Crypto ATM Fraud Prevention Act to stop …
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Biggest CME gap ever at $85K: 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin enjoys a major “Trump pump,” but traders warn that fresh BTC price support retests are still a risk ahead of this week’s key White House crypto summit. Bitcoin is back with a vengeance this week as US President Donald Trump appears to confirm the strategic crypto reserve. Bitcoin (BTC) price action abandons its slump …
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