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.

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Vermont has officially withdrawn its legal action against Coinbase, which accused the crypto exchange of offering unregistered securities through its staking program.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).

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.

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.

In a strategic move to enhance its enterprise payment solutions, crypto payments company Moonpay has acquired Iron, a startup specializing in stablecoin infrastructure, for at least $100 million. This acquisition, announced on March 13, 2025, marks Moonpay's second significant purchase this year, following its acquisition of Helio in January.

Reports suggest Trump's family is exploring the possibility of acquiring a stake in Binance.US through their DeFi project World Liberty Financial. However, Zhao denied this completely.

Vermont has decided to withdraw its legal action against Coinbase over its staking services following the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) decision to drop a similar case.

BlackRock's USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund, known on-chain as BUIDL, reached $1 billion in tokenized assets as of March 2025, per data from rwa.xyz. On March 13, the fund minted over $206 million in new tokens as liquidity continues to flow into the fund.

Hong Kong-based crypto payment platform RedotPay has closed a $40 million Series A funding round led by Lightspeed, with participation from HSG and Galaxy Ventures.RedotPay aims to enable cryptocurrency use in everyday transactions while simplifying blockchain transactions for spenders, akin to fiat. In November 2023, the company launched its own physical Visa cards, which can be used for ATM cash withdrawals, along with a virtual card that supports digital payment services like Apple Pay and Google Pay.

US Bankruptcy Court approved Three Arrows Capital's request to increase their claim against FTX from $120 million to $1.53 billion

In a rapidly evolving world, few innovations have captured the imagination and transformative potential of people like blockchain. For Alessio Vinassa, CEO of BlockTechGroup, this technology is more than just a breakthrough in digital transactions—it represents an opportunity to foster shared success, bridge gaps, and create a more inclusive future.

The state of Nebraska has introduced new legislation aimed at tightening regulations on cryptocurrency ATMs, a move designed to prevent fraud and enhance consumer protection. Governor Jim Pillen signed the LB609 bill into law, officially known as the ‘Controllable Electronic Record Fraud Prevention Act.

The state of security across the crypto and blockchain space has changed significantly in the past few months. Traditional smart contracts exploited or brute force attacks on blockchain networks are being superseded by crypto scams like rug pulls and pump-and-dump schemes.

The U.S. bankruptcy court in Delaware authorized Three Arrows Capital liquidators on March 13th to increase their claim against FTX to $1.53B.

Brazil will push crypto initiatives, including a blockchain payment system, to expedite international trading as part of its presidency at BRICS this year. Local media stated this would be a priority for the South American giant's plans for the organization.

The crypto market is undergoing a transitional phase, marked by Bitcoin consolidation and stagnation of altcoins. However, several technical indicators suggest that a trend reversal is on the horizon.

Wallet in Telegram, a third-party cryptocurrency wallet within Telegram, is set to roll out a new version of its wallet, adding 50 new tokens and introducing an "Earn" feature for users.

The Senate Banking Committee has approved the advancement of the GENIUS Act, a proposed law on the regulation of stablecoins.

A U.S. bankruptcy court has allowed the liquidators of the defunct crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital to substantially increase its claim against the collapsed crypto exchange FTX from $120 million to $1.53 billion.

The digital ruble's rollout is facing challenges, with 30% of Russian banks unprepared due to outdated infrastructure and reluctance to comply with the central bank's CBDC plans.

Robinhood has added three new meme coins—Pengu (PENGU), Peanut the Squirrel (PNUT), and Popcat (POPCAT)—to its platform, confirming the listings on March 13.

Stark Bank, a startup backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has positioned itself as the go-to firm for serving cryptocurrency businesses in Brazil, filling the gap left by traditional institutions. The firm has built part of its business around this service offering, betting on the industry's future as Brazilians become more comfortable with crypto.

The ruling came despite FTX's argument that the motion to amend claims was untimely and would disrupt its reorganization plan.

Russia has increasingly turned to cryptocurrencies to facilitate its oil trade with China and India, allowing it to bypass Western sanctions. The post Russia Uses Crypto to Bypass Sanctions in Oil Trade with China, India: Report appeared first on Cryptonews.

United States President Donald Trump appears to be intentionally crashing markets to address several economic issues, but will it benefit crypto?

Pump.fun announced the launch of its direct messaging (DM) and group messaging features on its mobile apps.

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware granted a motion allowing the joint liquidators of Three Arrows Capital (3AC) to amend their original proof of claim in the FTX bankruptcy proceedings. This increases their claims from $120 million to $1.53 billion.

After a slight recovery yesterday, the crypto market today has incurred some correction by the bears. This time, the business's market cap has taken a slight dip of 0.94% in the past 24 hours to $2.68 trillion. In the thick of these trends, the total volume has dropped by 10.15% to $90.36 billion.

The court's decision could significantly impact FTX's reorganization efforts and set a precedent for future bankruptcy claims in the crypto sector. The post 3AC wins court approval to expand FTX bankruptcy claim from $120 million to $1.5 billion appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

On Thursday, the US Bankruptcy court of Delaware granted permission to 3AC liquidators to boost FTX claim to $1.53 billion from $120 million. The post US Bankruptcy Court Grants 3AC Liquidators to Expand Claim Against FTX to $1.53B appeared first on Cryptonews.

Andrew Lunardi, Head of Growth at Immutable, expressed strong optimism about the cryptocurrency market, predicting a substantial rebound in the second half of 2025. The cryptocurrency market is currently experiencing a slump, with Bitcoin and Ethereum trading below $82k and $2k respectively.

A US bankruptcy court has authorized liquidators of defunct crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC) to increase their claim against collapsed crypto exchange FTX from $120 million to $1.53 billion.Chief Judge John Dorsey rejected FTX's debtors' argument that the amended proof of claim (POC) from 3AC liquidators was untimely and an unjust attempt to slow the bankruptcy proceedings. In a March 13 ruling in the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, Dorsey opined that 3AC liquidators had provided sufficient notice of their claim and the possibility of amending it once they had analyzed all the available information.

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