The U.S. Secret Service is targeting the masterminds behind the Russian crypto exchange Garantex for their role in an alleged money laundering operation.

The Binance effect was in full force once again.

Canadian Bitcoin miner Bitfarms has finalized the acquisition of Stronghold Digital Mining, marking the largest-ever merger between two publicly listed Bitcoin mining companies.

Wall Street's top regulator is considering changing or scrapping regulations proposed under the prior administration that would require investment advisors keeping custody of cryptocurrencies and other assets to meet stricter standards, the agency's interim chief said Monday.

Robinhood has unveiled a prediction markets hub within its app, signaling its full embrace of the emerging sector. In an announcement on its website, the electronic brokerage platform said the hub will allow users to trade on the outcome of real events.

French Central Bank Governor François Villeroy de Galhau raises concern that Trump's policies, particularly deregulation and crypto support, may expose financial systems to heightened risk and trigger global repercussions. The post French Central Bank Governor Raises Concern About Trump's Pro-Crypto Policies appeared first on Cryptonews.

Malaysia warns of a surge in crypto investment scams targeting professionals and seniors, with authorities cautioning against high-return promises and sophisticated scams leveraging AI and deepfake technology. The post Malaysia Warns of Rising Crypto Investment Scams Targeting Professionals and Seniors appeared first on Cryptonews.

Robinhood is launching a prediction markets hub thanks to a partnership with Kalshi. The hub will first offer bets on NCAA basketball tournaments but could expand after initial successes.

Bitfarms has finalized its acquisition of Stronghold Digital Mining, gaining access to a 1.1-gigawatt energy pipeline across three sites in Pennsylvania. The post Bitfarms Acquires Stronghold Digital, Securing 1.1GW Expansion in Pennsylvania appeared first on Cryptonews.

OKX has temporarily halted its decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator service to address concerns about misuse by the Lazarus Group, a North Korean hacking organization.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is considering walking back a proposal to tighten cryptocurrency custody requirements.

Robinhood and Kalshi have launched a prediction market for the men's and women's college basketball tournaments, allowing users to trade event contracts on game outcomes.

The evolution of deepfake scams has reached new levels of sophistication with the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), making fraudulent schemes increasingly convincing and difficult to detect. A recent example involves a deepfake of U.S. President Donald Trump circulating on X, attempting to lure unsuspecting individuals into a cryptocurrency scam.

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A CoinShares analyst posited that more pain lies ahead, pointing to “a lot of resistance” since Bitcoin hit $77,000.

Binance is making trading cheaper for users by removing all trading fees on Binance Wallet for six months, with a zero-fee promotion that starts on March 17 and will continue until September 17.

The crypto community under a pro-crypto government is seeking revenge against the SEC. Crypto enthusiasts are following up on previous SEC employees who worked under Gary Gensler to ensure their exit from the industry.

A growing market

Zero-fee trading on all trading pairs in Binance Wallet, effective from March 17, 2025. This promotion allows users to swap cryptocurrencies without paying any trading fees.

TL;DR Bitfarms acquires Stronghold Digital Mining for $110 million, consolidating its presence in Bitcoin mining. The transaction increases Bitfarms' share of the U.S. energy market to 80%. Potential regulatory changes following the upcoming SEC roundtable could impact the crypto sector. Bitfarms Ltd.

As of March 17, 2025, Tisséo allows residents of Toulouse to pay for their bus, metro, tramway, and cable car tickets in cryptocurrency. This initiative, a first for a European transport network, aims to diversify payment methods and keep up with the evolution of financial practices.

Hashdex Nasdaq ETF expands crypto asset inclusion per SEC amendment.

Robinhood has launched a dedicated prediction market hub that will allow users to trade contracts based on the outcomes of key global events. According to a March 17 statement, the platform's initial offerings include contracts tied to the Federal Reserve's target interest rate for May and the men's and women's College Basketball Tournaments.

Opinion by: Alex Nguyen, CEO at VibrantX The Move programming language's origin is not super cypherpunk. Facebook (now Meta) created Move after the Libra/Diem team compared major smart contract languages (Bitcoin Script, Ethereum Virtual Machine bytecode languages) and decided their formidable in-house tech talent could make a new language built on years of private and public sector research.

A crypto project linked to former U.S. President Donald Trump has made another substantial investment in digital assets, according to blockchain tracking data.

The move comes after prediction platform Polymarket rose to fame during the U.S. Presidential election last year, attracting over $3.6 billion in bets.

Crypto markets have a natural tilt towards momentum investing, a fairly popular tactic in equities.

This growth isn't just a one-off; it's the 11th consecutive month of money supply expansion. The total amount of U.S. dollars in circulation has now hit $21.6 trillion.

The crypto market starts this week under pressure, with a notable drop in Bitcoin and more! According to recent data, BTC has lost 2% in the last 24 hours, leading to a broader decline in the market, where major altcoins have crashed.

The crypto exchange and blockchain infrastructure provider OKX has “temporarily halted” operations for its decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregation app, “OKX Web3.” This decision comes after the firm previously clarified it implemented safeguards to prevent Bybit hackers from exploiting its platform.

TL;DR Over the past five weeks, digital asset investment products have recorded $6.4 billion in fund outflows, marking the worst losing streak since 2015. Bitcoin suffered a capital outflow of $978 million last week, while XRP continued to attract investment with a net inflow of $1.8 million.

OKX has announced the temporary suspension of its decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator services.

DeFi Dungeons, a fantasy idle RPG powered by the Solana blockchain, has unveiled the tokenomics for its core token, $GOLD.

After a massive crash at the beginning of the month, the crypto market braces for a crucial week as the Federal Reserve prepares for the interest rate decision. After cryptocurrencies nearly lost a trillion, the central bank's move is essential for the investors as its decision could impact not only digital assets but other financial

Cryptocurrencies could be poised for a massive price recovery as President Donald Trump prepares to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin about a potential Ukraine peace deal. With geopolitical tensions influencing investor sentiment, crypto price movements could see significant volatility.

In a major development for the Crypto Trading and Web3 ecosystem embedded in top messaging apps, Telegram has introduced new features to its TON-based crypto wallet, enabling seamless multi-asset trading within the app. The upgrade is set to enhance accessibility and usability for Telegram's massive global user base, further positioning the platform as a key

TL;DR U.S. Macro Impact: U.S. retail sales data and the upcoming FOMC meeting could sway crypto market sentiment, strong sales may pressure digital assets via a stronger dollar, while weak numbers and dovish signals might spark a rally.

Crypto has a choice: build an actual exit or stay trapped in the same walled gardens until the next inevitable collapse.

Brazilian Federal Deputy Luiz Philippe de Orleans e Bragança introduced PL 957/2025 , a bill that outlines how employers could use digital assets like Bitcoin BTC for wage payments.

The exodus comes amid growing economic concerns and geopolitical tensions, despite the Trump administration's pro-crypto stance.

The U.S. "risks sinning through negligence," Villeroy said in an interview with French newspaper La Tribune Dimanche

OKX announced today that it has temporarily halted its decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator following a series of targeted media attacks.

Malaysia is seeing a rise in cryptocurrency investment scams, with authorities warning that more professionals and senior citizens are being targeted. Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department Director Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf said in a Mar.

François Villeroy de Galhau told French media that the Trump administration's pro-crypto agenda is “sowing the seeds of future upheavals.”

Rising stablecoin liquidity could indicate that investors are selling their volatile assets to preserve capital amid the correction.

While most analysts expect the crypto bull cycle to continue until the end of 2025, concerns over an economic recession in the United States, along with crypto's “circular” economy, may still threaten crypto valuations.Despite the recent market correction, most crypto analysts expect the bull cycle to peak after the third quarter of 2025, with Bitcoin (BTC) price predictions ranging from $160,000 to above $180,000. Beyond external concerns, such as a potential recession in the world's largest economy, crypto's biggest industry-specific risk is the “circular” nature of its economy, according to Arthur Breitman, the co-founder of Tezos.

Three projects are launching enticing crypto airdrops this week, offering investors a chance to get in on the ground floor without any initial financial investment.

TL;DR Suspension Amid Scandal: OKX has temporarily halted its DEX aggregator services following allegations of laundering $100 million in stolen funds linked to the Bybit hack. Regulatory Pressure: The decision comes as European regulators scrutinize OKX's compliance with MiCA rules, with concerns that integrating centralized and decentralized elements may expose the exchange to penalties.