A new report from 10x Research suggests it's too early to buy a dip, as Bitcoin is heading to around $73,000 soon.

Russia trades oil with China & India using crypto to bypass sanctions. Crypto intermediaries convert yuan & rupees into roubles for payments.

The web3 infrastructure provider MoonPay just announced its acquisition of the stablecoin infrastructure developer Iron just months after purchasing crypto payments platform Helio. In a statement, MoonPay says its new acquisition significantly expands its offerings with solutions that allow businesses to manage multi-currency treasuries, facilitate instant cross-border payments and generate new revenue through yield-bearing assets.

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 crypto sales, as well as info on taxpayers involved, to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The rule, which the IRS issued in December 2024 and wasn't set to take effect until 2027, was regarded by major industry lobby groups as burdensome and beyond the agency's authority.

Digital Chamber President Cody Carbone unpacks DC's rapid tone shift towards crypto following Trump's re-election.

With Lightspeed at the helm, RedotPay has closed a $40M Series A funding, fueling its mission to create a borderless payment ecosystem that unites crypto and fiat. HSG, Galaxy Ventures, and other notable investors such as DST Global Partners provided further backing.

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OKX celebrated a major milestone at Fort Manoel in Malta, announcing its full MiCA license and plans to expand compliant crypto trading across Europe.

While fiat currencies remain the primary method, crypto is seen as a convenient and flexible tool for transactions.

MoonPay has received a Money Transmitter License from the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions. This license allows the company to expand its services in the state, according to a press release shared with crypto.news.

The cryptocurrency market has faced a significant downturn since the start of 2025, with some investors calling it the most painful cycle in history.Some were disappointed about industry policy changes and the memecoin craze in the United States, while others even speculated about talent leaving the sector for other industries. However, while the current crypto market state might look grim to some, the current cycle is far from being the most brutal on record, and many community members remain bullish.

Almost a third of Russian banks face technological hurdles in their preparation for the digital ruble, according to a new report by Russian news outlet Vedomosti.

The meme coin market on Pump.fun is struggling, with its "graduation rate" remaining below 1% for four consecutive weeks.

Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the founder and former CEO of Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has publicly refuted claims regarding potential investment discussions involving the Trump family and Binance's American operations.

The ongoing crypto crash is staring at a new risk as the blue-chip Nasdaq 100 index nears the dreaded death cross. There is a risk that the stock market would continue falling if this cross happens, dragging the crypto market with it.

The crypto market could be poised for a spike in volatility after the price of gold surged to an all-time high past $3,000. This rise coincides with economic uncertainties and a notable decline in the value of the US dollar.

RedotPay, a Hong Kong-based crypto payment platform, has raised $40 million in a Series A funding round, led by Lightspeed and joined by HSG and Galaxy Ventures.

As Binance seeks renewed U.S. foothold following its $4.3 billion settlement and leadership shake-up, the Trump family is exploring a potential investment in the American arm of the embattled crypto exchange.

Hong Kong anticipates the continued growth of its fintech ecosystem, with blockchain, digital assets, distributed ledger technology (DLT) and artificial intelligence playing a central role in shaping its future.Hong Kong is home to over 1,100 fintech companies, which include 175 blockchain application or software firms and 111 digital asset and cryptocurrency companies, marking a 250% and 30% increase, respectively, since 2022, according to the Hong Kong Fintech Ecosystem report by InvestHK, a government department overseeing Foreign Direct Investments. Participants of the Hong Kong Fintech Ecosystem.

The Pell Network has officially announced the opening of its highly anticipated airdrop claim, which commenced on March 13, 2025, at 9 a.m. UTC.

Hong Kong-based crypto payment platform RedotPay has successfully closed a $40 million Series A funding round, led by Lightspeed with contributions from HSG and Galaxy Ventures.

Nemesis Darknet Marketplace: US Sanctions 49 Crypto Wallets

Newly revealed court documents show that FTX secretly liquidated $1.53 billion in Three Arrows Capital (3AC) assets just two weeks before the hedge fund collapsed in 2022. The disclosure challenged previous narratives that 3AC's downfall was solely market-driven.Once valued at over $10 billion, 3AC collapsed in mid-2022 after a series of leveraged directional trades turned sour.

Russia is reportedly utilizing cryptocurrency and stablecoins in its oil trade with China and India to skirt sanctions from Western countries. Russia publicly encouraged the use of cryptocurrencies and passed a law allowing digital currencies last year.

2021 is where everyone was talking about NFTs and it seemed like the next big thing. Fast forward to 2025 and people are speculating on whether NFTs can ever reclaim their past glory.

Crypto venture funding in the U.S. reached $861 million in Q1 2025, but artificial intelligence (AI) dominated with nearly $20 billion, according to Pitchbook. Investors closed 795 AI deals from January to March, with major rounds like Databricks $15.3 billion raise and Anthropics $2 billion funding grabbing headlines.

Silo, a non-custodial decentralized finance marketplace, announced Friday morning the launch of its V2 protocol on Sonic, a high-performance Layer 1 network. This means users on Sonic can now tap into lending markets where risks are kept separate.

Crypto.com has received a limited license from Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) to offer derivative products such as futures and perpetual swaps, marking a major step forward in its global expansion strategy. Dubai's VARA Grants Crypto.com Approval to Launch Derivatives Products Crypto.

Buterin warned that a centralized AI system could lead to disastrous consequences. A small group of individuals or governments could have the power to oppress billions of people.

In the cryptocurrency market, volatility and uncertainty are the norm. Recently, the overall market has been on a downward trend.

Brazil seems to favor blockchain for BRICS cross-border trade, moving away from talk of a joint currency.

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court approved 3AC's expanded $1.53 billion claim against FTX. FTX debtors objected, but the court dismissed their claims as invalid.

Vermont has officially withdrawn its legal action against Coinbase, which accused the crypto exchange of offering unregistered securities through its staking program. In a court filing on March 13, Vermont's Department of Financial Regulation stated that the decision aligns with a similar move by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

The objective is to use the new API-based infrastructure to serve businesses, fintech, and global merchants.

Crypto represents a small but growing part of Russia's $192 billion oil trade, with companies using BTC, ETH and USDT, the sources said.

Changpeng Zhao, widely known within the crypto community as CZ, a co-founder of Binance and its former CEO, who was forced to resign over the clash with the US authorities, has published a tweet, revealing some interesting details of the book he has been writing.

A bill aimed at regulating stablecoins, known as the GENIUS Act , has cleared a major hurdle in the US Senate.

Orbiter Finance has surged over 50% in the past 24 hours with the 24-hour trading volume of over $108 million, up by 87%, buoyed by the Bithumb's listing announcement. Orbiter Finance (OBT) is up 75% today.

The memecoin frenzy on Pump.fun is hitting a wall, with the platform's “graduation rate” sinking below 1% for the 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 (DEX).

Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the founder of Binance, is reportedly seeking a presidential pardon from Donald Trump, despite having already completed a four-month prison sentence, according to sources cited by the Wall Street Journal.

The Senate Banking Committee advances Stablecoin Bill, pushing for clearer stablecoin regulations and stronger consumer protections in the U.S.

The crypto space must remain free of hype and maintain its focus on informed decision-making

Matrixport analysts reveal that the memecoin market still has not recovered from the previous crypto market crash despite global liquidity on the rise.

A recent report alleges that the Trump Family has been in talks to take a stake in crypto exchange Binance's US arm, which could facilitate the company's return to the country. Simultaneously, the exchange's co-founder, Changpeng Zhao, also known as “CZ,” has allegedly been “pushing” for a pardon from the Trump administration.

Vermont's financial regulator has dropped its legal action against Coinbase over its staking service, following the SEC's decision to dismiss its case.

Crypto payment platform RedotPay announced it has secured $40 million Series A funding led by Lightspeed.

Crypto perpetuals neared $59 trillion in 2024, but Binance's share dropped 20% in December. Crypto perpetuals had a record-breaking year in 2024, with trading volumes soaring past expectations as the top 10 centralized exchanges hit $58.

A US bankruptcy court ruled in favor of Three Arrows Capital, allowing its liquidators to increase their claim against FTX from $120 million to $1.53 billion.