The upcoming launch of Solana (SOL) futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), a US derivatives exchange, signals that the first US SOL exchange-traded fund (ETF) listings are coming soon, Chris Chung, founder of Solana-based swap platform Titan, told Cointelegraph. On March 17, CME is preparing to launch SOL futures contracts.

Leading DeFi protocol Aave has announced plans to launch Horizon, a new initiative focused on building institutional DeFi products. The protocol founder, Stani Kulechov, announced this on X, noting that this initiative will take decentralized finance to the next level.

Dogecoin (DOGE) is facing a critical moment, having lost over 40% of its value since the start of March. The entire crypto market is under intense selling pressure, driven by macroeconomic uncertainty and heightened volatility.

As bitcoin pioneer Roger Ver battles extradition to the U.S. over tax-related charges, associates globally are spotlighting his anonymous philanthropy, from disaster relief to empowering underserved communities.

A White House official told a room of crypto industry leaders this week that there should be no limit to the size of a U.S. government Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.

The outlook for Bitcoin (BTC) is showing signs of improvement as stablecoin liquidity increases and key market indicators signal a potential reversal of the recent deep correction. CryptoQuant highlighted a significant expansion in the market capitalization of Tether USD (USDT), which usually leads to rising Bitcoin prices.

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is reportedly proposing cutting the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) workforce by 20% in a change expected to take effect by May 15, 2025.According to CNN, the cuts would impact an estimated 6,800 employees at the government agency, in addition to the 6,700 probationary employees who have already been let go and 4,700 IRS agents who were given severance packages to retire. However, a recent ruling from US district judge William Alsup ordering federal agencies to reinstate probationary workers terminated due to the DOGE cost-cutting programs could hinder the layoffs if the order is not overturned.

Offchain Labs Co-Founder & CEO Steven Goldfeder breaks down Arbitrum's BoLD protocol and the broader Layer 2 ecosystem.

ARENA, the largest opposition party in El Salvador, criticized Bukele over the IMF deal. In exchange for $1.4 billion in loans, Bukele agreed to stop using public funds to buy Bitcoin, but he insists that he won't stop.

ETH has seen intense selling pressure in recent months, but despite the downtrend, the number of holders continues to rise.

According to Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, more governments are beginning to recognize cryptocurrencies. He made this disclosure as the US government establishes a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve to bolster its holdings in digital assets.

The Senate Banking Committee has approved the GENIUS Act, a stablecoin regulation bill defining federal and state oversight for issuers. With bipartisan support and industry scrutiny, the bill moves to the full Senate, where debates on regulatory balance, consumer protection, and financial innovation continue. The post U.S. Senate Banking Committee Approves GENIUS Act Stablecoin Bill appeared first on Cryptonews.

CZ has strongly denied a WSJ report alleging he pursued a pardon in exchange for a Binance US deal, calling the claims politically motivated. The report has sparked discussions on media bias, regulatory scrutiny, and the broader implications for Binance's global operations in an evolving crypto landscape. The post CZ Rejects WSJ Report of Binance US Deal Amid Pardon Speculation appeared first on Cryptonews.

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Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino shared his thoughts into the future of stablecoins and the impact of new legislation from the White House.

Venture capitalist Tim Draper is well known for his Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) price predictions over the years. In a new interview, Draper is sticking with a price target of $250,000 for the leading cryptocurrency.

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has expressed excitement regarding the much-hyped stablecoin bill, which passed the U.S. Senate Banking Committee earlier today.

Binance CEO Changpeng ‘CZ' Zhao is calling out mainstream media for spreading false stories about him and Binance US. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) published a report claiming Trump's family was discussing a financial deal with Binance US, and that CZ had been pushing for a presidential pardon after his legal troubles in the U.S.

Circle plans to integrate Hashnote's $1 billion USYC tokenized money market fund under Bermuda's regulatory framework, enhancing USYC's appeal as collateral and fostering a cohesive digital asset ecosystem. The post Circle to Bring Hashnote Tokenized Money Market Fund Under Bermuda's Regulatory Oversight appeared first on Cryptonews.

The attack, discovered by Ledger security researchers, involves "voltage glitching" and reprogramming a device's microcontroller.

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SoftBank plans to transform a former Sharp LCD panel plant in Japan into a data center for operating artificial intelligence agents developed in collaboration with U.S.-based ChatGPT creator, OpenAI, according to a Nikkei report on Friday.

Cryptocurrencies saw another day of bearish price action on Thursday, with only XRP displaying relative strength. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $80,353.45 -3% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,852.08 -1.5% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $121.79 -2.4% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.24 +0.4% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1631 -3.7% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001190 -2.9% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 10.7% and daily active addresses falling by 5%.

Ethereum (ETH) developers are set to launch Hoodi, a new long-lived testnet, on March 17 as they work to resolve ongoing challenges with the highly anticipated Pectra upgrade. The testnet will primarily focus on validator exit mechanisms, one of the final hurdles before Pectra can move forward.

BlackRock's first tokenized fund surpassed Franklin Templeton's BENJI last April and has since overtaken Hashnote's USYC as the largest onchain fund.

BUIDL is a key building block for multiple yield-generating offerings as a reserve asset, and it's increasingly used as collateral on trading platforms.

[PRESS RELEASE – London, United Kingdom, March 13th, 2025] PayX has announced the launch of its pre-sale, introducing an early participation phase for its digital payment platform. Designed to address common challenges in traditional payment systems—such as transaction speed, fees, and security—PayX aims to offer a more efficient and cost-effective global payment solution.

Ripple becomes the first crypto firm licensed by the DFSA, enabling regulated cross-border payments in the UAE's $40B remittance market.

Ethereum (ETH) price tumbled below $2,000 on Thursday as bulls failed to counter a wave of liquidations. This comes despite the latest US Producer Price Index (PPI) data confirming a continued slowdown in industrial inflation.

Ripple's XRP secures regulatory approval in the UAE and sees a major ETF filing by Franklin Templeton. These pivotal moves position XRP for broader adoption and market growth.

Cardano price is facing strong resistance as it struggles to maintain momentum above the $0.70 mark. The price battle comes amid the U.S. SEC delaying its decision on the Canary Capital ADA exchange-traded fund (ETF) application until May 29, prolonging uncertainty in the market.

In the ongoing debate over Bitcoin's market trajectory, two prominent crypto analysts have shared contrasting viewpoints on X, underscoring the community's divided sentiment. While one maintains that a drastic downturn remains possible, the other posits that the worst of the market downturn has already passed—citing a notable 87.5% probability.

Fear lingers despite gains—could another downturn be on the horizon?

A widely followed crypto analyst is warning that Bitcoin (BTC) may plummet in value if one key support level breaks down. In a new post, pseudonymous crypto trader Altcoin Sherpa tells his 244,000 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin may revisit the $60,000 range if BTC loses $78,000 as support.

XRP has risen nearly 5% in the last 24 hours, breaking above $2.30 as bullish momentum continues to build. This recovery comes amid broader market anticipation, even as the SEC delayed its decision on several XRP ETF applications.

The founder of a cryptocurrency exchange whose namesake was tied to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) was found guilty of wire fraud and money laundering in a California court.In a March 12 trial in the US District Court for the Northern District of California, a jury found AML Bitcoin creator Rowland Marcus Andrade guilty of two felony counts as part of a scheme to defraud investors. Authorities initially filed criminal charges against Andrade in June 2020 in parallel to a civil case filed by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against the AML Bitcoin creator and the NAC Foundation, for which he was the founder and CEO.

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Shiba Inu (SHIB) price has gained attention recently, but it is struggling to maintain momentum. Currently, SHIB is hovering near the $0.000011 support level, showing difficulty in recovering.

The company's Bitcoin purchases occurred quickly following Donald Trump's reelection but have cooled as spot Bitcoin ETFs shed assets.

Under President Trump's encouragement for the crypto sector, the U.S. Senate Banking Committee has successfully pushed forward a bill regulating stablecoins. This marks a significant move towards having the legislation reach President Trump's desk for his signature.

New data from the market intelligence platform Santiment suggests that the digital assets industry may be poised for a bullish move. In a new thread on the social media platform X, Santiment says that historically, when stablecoins activity rises when crypto prices are low, investors are ready to start accumulating assets.

Bitcoin (BTC) decoupled from gold and behaved more like a tech stock again. Gold reached a total valuation above $20T, climbing close to the $3,000 per ounce level.

Ethereum recorded 15% and 30% weekly and monthly price drops. Trading analysts forecast Ether could crash to much lower price ranges.

Digital asset exchange DigiFT has launched Invesco's tokenized private credit strategy on Arbitrum, further expanding the use cases of real-world assets (RWA) and giving institutional investors access to onchain credit markets.According to a March 13 announcement, Invesco's US Senior Loan Strategy (iSNR) token is now live on Arbitrum, a popular Ethereum layer-2 network. The tokenized asset was launched on Feb. 19 and is designed to track the performance of a private credit fund managed by Invesco, a publicly traded investment manager headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Tether is angling to join Cantor Fitzgerald's Bitcoin financing business, citing a long-term business relationship. A press release by Cantor Fitzgerald omitted the stablecoin issuer but its CEO says a partnership is still in play.

A federal jury has convicted Rowland Marcus Andrade, the founder and CEO of AML Bitcoin, of wire fraud and money laundering related to the fraudulent marketing and sale of the cryptocurrency.

The prolonged legal battle between the SEC and Ripple Labs, initiated in December 2020 over the alleged $1.3 billion unregistered XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) sale, may soon conclude, according to a Fox Business report. A key point of contention in the negotiations is whether's XRP's utility and trading status align more closely with a commodity, similar to Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), rather than a security.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly considering whether XRP qualifies as a commodity rather than a security in its ongoing settlement negotiations with Ripple. According to journalist Charles Gasparino, the SEC is weighing similarities between XRP and Ethereum (ETH).