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South Korean authorities raid Bithumb in corporate fund misuse inquiry

South Korean prosecutors raided the headquarters of crypto exchange Bithumb on March 19 as part of an investigation into whether the company’s former CEO misused corporate funds to purchase an…

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ECB reiterates need for a digital euro to counter influence of dollar-based stablecoins

European Central Bank (ECB) Chief Economist Philip Lane has reiterated the need for a digital euro, emphasizing its role in mitigating risks from stablecoins and reducing reliance on US payment…

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VanEck sees Bitcoin pullback as reset amid rising institutional demand but warns of short-term risks

Bitcoin’s (BTC) recent 30% correction has shaken market sentiment, but VanEck’s latest outlook report suggests that the pullback is part of a broader reset rather than a sign of structural…

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SEC confirms PoW crypto mining exempt from securities law

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has clarified its stance on crypto mining under proof-of-work (PoW) protocols, stating that mining activities do not involve offering and selling securities. This…

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Coinbase outlines new regulatory roadmap for SEC in crypto clarity push

Coinbase has put forward a regulatory blueprint for digital assets, urging the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to establish clearer guidelines. The proposal follows a request from SEC Commissioner…

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Runes Protocol unveils ‘agents’ to enhance Bitcoin DeFi with native AMM capabilities

The Runes Protocol, a Bitcoin-based fungible token standard, has unveiled a major upgrade introducing “agents” to enable Automated Market Makers (AMMs) directly on Bitcoin’s (BTC) Layer 1. This development aims…

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Pumpfun launches its own DEX called PumpSwap amid falling revenue

Token launchpad Pump.fun has announced PumpSwap, a native decentralized exchange (DEX) built on Solana. The launch comes amid a nearly 60% monthly revenue decrease. The new DEX will launch tokens…

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Canary Capital breaks new ground with an NFT-inclusive crypto ETF featuring Pudgy Penguins

Canary Capital has filed an S-1 form with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) that provides exposure to the PENGU token and the…

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ZachXBT links high-risk Hyperliquid crypto trader to notorious fraudster in UK

Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has exposed the trader behind a series of high-risk trades on Hyperliquid, linking the activity to a UK-based individual with a history of financial crimes. ZachXBT revealed…

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USA to become ‘Bitcoin superpower’ as President Donald Trump appears by video at crypto event

President Donald Trump delivered what appear to be prerecorded remarks at Blockworks’ Digital Assets Summit 2025, marking the first time a sitting U.S. president addressed a crypto-focused event. Trump’s video…

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Bybit CEO describes how hackers launder stolen Ethereum via Bitcoin mixers

Bybit CEO Ben Zhou has explained how hackers are turning to Bitcoin mixers to launder the $1.5 billion in Ethereum stolen from the exchange last month. In an update shared…

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Pump Fun’s slowdown triggers 97% collapse in Solana network earnings

Solana’s network revenue and decentralized exchange (DEX) volume have plummeted in recent months as the hype around memecoins fades. This downturn is largely tied to the slowdown of Pump.fun, a…

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Kraken acquires US retail derivatives platform NinjaTrader for $1.5 billion

Kraken has entered into an agreement to acquire futures trading platform NinjaTrader for $1.5 billion, marking the largest deal to date integrating traditional finance and crypto markets. Announced on March…

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Bitcoin miners struggle, seek derivatives for risk management amid Bitcoin revenue decline

Bitcoin is struggling to break the resistance around $85,000, a 30% decline from its all-time high of $109,287 in January. As a result, there is rising market uncertainty about its…

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BNB Chain embraces Pascal Hardfork, advances smart contract functionality

BNB Chain introduced the Pascal Hardfork on March 20, an upgrade designed to boost transaction efficiency and improve its compatibility with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). This update integrates Ethereum…

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Reclaiming tokenisation, or how to avoid a TradFi takeover

The following is a guest post from Jesse Knutson, Head of Operations at Bitfinex Securities. Tokenization is at a tipping point. Outside of the crypto world, awareness is growing that…

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Mapping the future with MapMetrics, drive-to-earn, and the power of DePIN

In the latest episode of the SlateCast, CryptoSlate Editor-in-Chief Liam “Akiba” Wright sat down with Brent van der Heiden, the founder and CEO of MapMetrics. The conversation delved deep into…

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Bitcoin’s on-chain flow is dominated by large value outputs

In March, Bitcoin’s on-chain flow was heavily dominated by large value bands, with transactions sized at 10 BTC or more typically making up 85% to 90% of the total daily…

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