A so-called “Web3” wallet, a disturbing mascot, and a convoluted ticketing system have unsurprisingly resulted in lower-than-expected ticket presales for the anticipated Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan.

Meme coins have taken the crypto world by storm, proving that humor, community, and innovation can drive serious financial gains. But which ones are set to dominate in 2025? With the market shifting rapidly, staying ahead means knowing the best meme coins to invest in March 2025.

Crypto platform Debiex has been ordered to pay around $2.5 million after it failed to respond to a US Commodity Futures Trading Commission suit accusing it of being a romance scam ring.Arizona federal court Judge Douglas Rayes on March 13 granted the CFTC's earlier motion for summary judgment in its case and ordered Debiex to pay back around $2.26 million it stole from its customers, along with a civil penalty of nearly $221,500. Judge Rayes said there was no evidence that Debiex's failure to respond to the CFTC was the result of “excusable neglect.

Crypto users have reported a rise in scam emails made to look like they're from crypto exchanges Coinbase and Gemini that attempt to get users to set up a new wallet with pre-generated recovery phrases controlled by scammers.In several examples posted to X, the email claims to be from Coinbase, asking users to transition to self-custodial wallets and providing instructions on downloading the legitimate Coinbase Wallet, giving a deadline of April 1 to make the switch. Source: Steve Kaczynski However, it also provides pre-generated recovery phrases.

The increasing macroeconomic uncertainty around global trade tariffs poses a big risk to the Bitcoin price. Expectations among Bitcoin investors can be drastically affected by the meeting's conclusion.

This week, a chorus of voices has risen in support of Roger Ver, the cryptocurrency pioneer embroiled in an extradition battle with the U.S. over allegations of tax-related offenses. On Sunday, Marla Maples, the second wife of U.S.

According to the proposal, only investors who have at least $1.1 million can participate in the experimental regime.

Francois Villeroy de Galhau, the governor of Banque de France and the European Central Bank Governing Council's member, believes U.S. president Donald Trump is making a huge mistake by supporting cryptocurrencies. In an interview with French weekly La Tribune Dimanche, Villeroy de Galhau said that the U.S.

This signals a shift towards strategic accumulation and reduced leverage.

A European Central Bank (ECB) official says America's embrace of cryptocurrency and non-bank finance could backfire. “The United States risks sinning through negligence,” Francois Villeroy de Galhau, a member of the bank's governing council, said in an interview with French weekly La Tribune Dimanche on Saturday (March 15).

Russian oil traders are processing millions in crypto monthly, using them to bypass sanctions and streamline cross-border transactions.

The financial services giant Goldman Sachs is telling shareholders that its competitors are now offering crypto products and services that the bank doesn't.

About 51%, or the majority of Americans, do not support the creation of a cryptocurrency strategic reserve, a proposal that US President Donald Trump has been pushing since his election in November last year.

The cryptocurrency market continues to evolve, offering unique investment opportunities for those seeking high-growth potential projects. As of today, four standout cryptocurrencies—Qubetics ($TICS), Polkadot (DOT), Cosmos (ATOM), and Render (RNDR)—have positioned themselves as some of the best cryptos to invest in for long-term gains.

Here's how smart contracts, online communities, and decentralized finance are reshaping the movie industry.

Cryptocurrency experienced significant volatility recently, with bitcoin (BTC-USD) rising past $100,000 in December, only to fall back to $76,000, and now trading around $83,000. Tyrone Ross, principal and founder of 401 Financial, joins Catalysts host Madison Mills to discuss the importance of long-term investing and the role of regulation in shaping the future of the crypto market.

Critics argue that Trump's embrace of crypto hurts the industry's credibility and paves the way for crony capitalism.

Crypto is becoming mainstream, but prices have yet to catch up

The crypto market has been struggling to gain momentum in recent weeks, with Bitcoin and major altcoins falling to new lows this cycle. Price action has been far from encouraging, leaving many traders questioning whether the market has already reached its peak.

Finding the right crypto investment isn't just about chasing hype—it's about recognizing real potential backed by strong fundamentals. One project is gaining traction for its structured approach to decentralized finance, offering a clear path to long-term growth.

Money is piling into the crypto market as the rapidly expanding stablecoin supply shows. According to analysts, the expansion of stablecoin supply indicates that the current crypto market pullback is only the middle of the bull cycle.

Opinion by: Casey Ford, PhD, researcher at Nym Technologies Web3 rolled in on the wave of decentralization. Decentralized applications (DApps) grew by 74% in 2024 and individual wallets by 485%, with total value locked (TVL) in decentralized finance (DeFi) closing at a near-record high of $214 billion.

Four Vietnamese brothers have been arrested by authorities for running a gambling ring under the guise of cryptocurrency investments. According to authorities, the suspects were running a gambling ring worth about $3.8 billion, allowing users to bet with several digital assets, including USDT, ETH, and Naga tokens.

Officials of Thailand's Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) seized 63 illegal crypto mining machines on Friday, according to a report by The Nation. The illegal crypto mining rigs, worth around 2 million baht ($60,000), were found in three abandoned houses in the Pathum Thani province.

As investors search for cryptocurrencies with significant growth potential, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) stands out as one of the strongest candidates. Unlike speculative assets, Mutuum Finance is backed by a decentralized lending ecosystem offering practical utility. Investors interested in stable returns and long-term value see MUTM as a leading opportunity today.

MoonPay, the crypto fintech giant known for its aggressive expansion strategy, is at it again. This time, the company has acquired Iron.xyz, a stablecoin infrastructure platform, in yet another move that signals its determination to reshape the digital finance landscape.

The following is a guest post by Yannik Schrade, CEO and Co-founder of Arcium. Warnings about artificial intelligence have been fed to the public by worried experts for years, a constant alarm of looming danger.

European Central Bank Governing Council member Francois Villeroy de Galhau revealed that the United States posed a risk to bring about the next financial emergency. He argued that the U.S.' support of cryptocurrencies and non-bank finance would lead to another financial crisis.

Singapore national Malone Lam Yu Xuan will face trial in connection to a Bitcoin heist worth $240 million (S$320 million). According to authorities, the Bitcoin heist remains, to this day, one of the biggest in the history of the country.

The future of stablecoins in Europe is clear. Only regulated, transparent, and fully backed digital assets will survive under MiCA

David Sacks unloaded hundreds of millions of dollars worth of digital asset-related investments prior to starting his job as the Trump administration's artificial intelligence (AI) and crypto czar. According to a White House memo issued by Presidential Counsel David A.

The following is a guest post from Rob Viglione, CEO at Horizen Labs. If we had stopped at dial-up internet, we'd never have gotten Netflix, real-time gaming, or cloud computing.

Leverage Shares has introduced the 2X Long Coinbase Daily ETF (COIG), a leveraged exchange-traded fund (ETF) designed to deliver twice the daily return of Coinbase (COIN) stock. Listed on Nasdaq with a 0.75% expense ratio, the ETF provides investors amplified exposure to the largest U.S. crypto exchange without directly holding its shares.

A Delaware bankruptcy court has approved Three Arrows Capitals (3AC) petition to expand its claim against FTX from $120 million to $1.53 billion. The decision could significantly impact creditor payouts in the ongoing FTX bankruptcy case.

David Sacks, a former adviser to Donald Trump on artificial intelligence and cryptocurrencies, along with his venture capital firm, Craft Ventures, has offloaded over $200 million in digital asset-related holdings, according to a White House memo. The memo, issued by White House counsel David Warrington on March 5, revealed that Sacks and Craft Ventures liquidated their cryptocurrency assets, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, before Trump took office.

Crypto scams are draining wallets fast, using AI fraud, fake mining, and Ponzi schemes—so advanced that regulators struggle to keep up. 24 Brutal Crypto Scams Hunting Investors — The Tactics Draining Wallets Fast Cryptocurrency scams continue to pose a growing threat to investors, with fraudsters using increasingly sophisticated tactics to steal funds and personal information.

A podcaster turned crypto conman swindled investors out of $2 million, using fake businesses and pop culture references before vanishing—until a Vegas arrest sealed his fate. From Podcast Fame to Prison: How Investors Were Fooled for Years The U.S.

Fake “investment education foundations” use deceptive trials and bogus loans to scam cryptocurrency investors, North Dakota regulators warn.

Crypto altcoin are seeing renewed investor interest ahead of next week's Fed meeting, with exchange tokens emerging as standout performers. The shift in liquidity suggests traders are favoring platform-native assets for their utility and stability in uncertain macroeconomic conditions.

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced a crypto podcaster and online personality known as T.J. Stone has been sentenced to prison on a count of wire fraud.

The following is a guest post from Shane Neagle, Editor In Chief from The Tokenist. Since the introduction of altcoins, after Bitcoin paved the road for them, we have seen many projects give 10x gains in relatively short periods.

A new poll from the advocacy group Data for Progress has shown that most American voters do not support a crypto strategic reserve. According to the poll results published on March 14, 51% of voters opposed the idea when asked directly.

Financial giant Goldman Sachs addressed cryptocurrency and digital assets in its 2024 annual report, highlighting both their growing influence and associated risks while emphasizing blockchain's transformative potential.

A feature documentary on the co-founder of Ethereum Vitalik Buterin is set to premiere on April 15, 2025. According to the latest post by the producers of the movie, it will be available on streaming platforms like Prime and Apple TV, starting from April 15.

According to a post from Berachain-based project, Berally, on its official X page, a hacker got past its defense and got away with vesting tokens from the liquidity pool. The project left out the precise amount of tokens the hacker drained from the liquidity pool in the post.

A Brooklyn-based podcaster and crypto personality, Thomas John Sfraga, also known as "TJ Stone," was sentenced to 45 months in prison for committing wire fraud in connection with fraudulent cryptocurrency and real estate schemes.

Stablecoin issuer Tether alone could have contributed $1.6 billion in taxes if incorporated in the US.