Stablecoins couldn't have chosen a better name. Compared to other, more volatile cryptocurrencies that have traditionally defined crypto markets, stablecoins have positioned themselves as a trusted, e.g.

Xapo Bank is the latest in a string of financial institutions that have introduced Bitcoin-backed loans for its customers. This is yet another good indication that the world is warming towards accepting cryptocurrency as a genuine asset.

Onchain analytics firm Nansen has appointed Robert Leshner, founder of Superstate and Compound, to its Board of Directors, according to a note shared with crypto.news.

North Dakota lawmakers have taken a decisive step toward regulating crypto ATMs, approving a bill imposing a $2,000 daily transaction limit per user. On March 18, the state Senate passed House Bill 1447, advancing legislation designed to curb fraud and enhance oversight.

As the institutional demand for such products grows, several trends in adoption are becoming clearer.

Kraken co-CEO Arjun Sethi joins ‘Mornings with Maria' to break down how the crypto community is pressing on despite the bearish state of the market.

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What we are seeing now is renewed interest in digital assets from banks across the board — from credit unions and community banks to midsize and regional players to Wall Street giants.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reconsidering its crypto custody rules following pushback from the industry.

0G and OnePiece Labs, two Web3 and artificial intelligence (AI) platforms, have unveiled the second AI accelerator cohort designed to foster Web3 innovation, according to the most recent updates shared with Finbold on Wednesday, March 19.

Opinion by: Georgii Verbitskii, founder of TYMIO Memecoins have dominated the crypto narrative over the past year, leading to a series of high-profile events where most traders lost money while insiders profited. The Libra token alone, by some estimations, resulted in $4.4 billion in public losses.

This is an upgraded version of Binance Alpha that integrates directly with Binance's Exchange. This is while remaining available on Binance Wallet.

$3.7 million on high-end furniture, including $638,000 for two mattresses.

The February hack against Bybit sent ripples through the industry after $1.4 billion in Ether-related tokens was stolen from the centralized exchange, reportedly by the North Korean hacking collective Lazarus Group, in what was the most costly crypto theft ever.The fallout from the hack has left many people wondering what went wrong, whether their own funds are safe, and what should be done to prevent such an event from happening again. According to blockchain security company CertiK, the massive heist represented roughly 92% of all losses for February, which saw a nearly 1,500% increase in total lost crypto from January as a result of the incident.

As of March, the 12-month cumulative market supply of stablecoins was up 63% and monthly transaction volume was up 115%.

Crypto entrepreneur Mario Nawfal faces allegations of orchestrating a meme coin rug pull involving the prominent streamer Adin Ross.

TL;DR Cathie Wood warns that most memecoins lack real value and will collapse due to speculation and lack of regulation. The $Trump token had an initial surge but then crashed, exemplifying the extreme volatility of these assets.

Binance has recently announced a significant change in its internal policy regarding investments in cryptocurrencies.

Binance Wallet took over 66% of all Web3 wallets activity. The Web3 hub increased its traffic after Binance launched its CEX to DEX liquidity program.

South Korean prosecutors have requested a 10-year prison sentence for a man who attacked Haru Invest CEO Lee Hyung-soo during a courtroom hearing in August 2024.

Carl Erik Rinsch, a Los Angeles-based writer and director known for helming the film “47 Ronin,” was arrested in West Hollywood on Tuesday. Reportedly, the Hollywood director faces charges of fraud and money laundering in connection with an $11 million Netflix scam.

The latest research from Dune Analytics and Artemis on stablecoins found that the asset class processed over $35 million in transactions as of February.

A joint report by Artemis and Dune revealed a big surge in stablecoin adoption, with active wallets growing by 53% in a single year.

Near Protocol (NEAR) jumps 7.3% and Aave (AAVE) gains 6.1%, leading index higher.

Victims of address poisoning scams were tricked into willingly sending over $1.2 million worth of funds to scammers, showcasing the problematic rise of cryptocurrency phishing attacks.Address poisoning, or wallet poisoning scams, involves tricking victims into sending their digital assets to fraudulent addresses belonging to scammers. Pig butchering schemes on Ethereum have cost the crypto industry over $1.2 million worth of funds in the nearly three weeks since the beginning of the month, wrote onchain security firm Cyvers in a March 19 X post: “Attackers send small transactions to victims, mimicking their frequently used wallet addresses.

Expand provides API access to DeFi, enabling connections to over 170 endpoints, including DEXs, bridges, lending protocols and oracles.

As traditional institutions continue to fall short, web3 provides an alternative path, one that prioritizes action and impact over empty promises

The European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) has raised concerns over how artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency are making criminal activities more effective.

Crypto scams are no longer limited to hacking as scammers have pivoted into a fresh tactic to target crypto participants. Fraudsters aren't just manipulating trust to steal money, but they are now also coming for crypto job seekers.

Coinbase says, 83% of institutional investors plan to increase crypto holdings, marking a shift toward mainstream adoption. Stablecoins and DeFi see rising interest, with 84% engaged and DeFi participation set to triple by 2027.

The crypto infrastructure provider has processed $8 billion in transactions in a month, CEO Bentzi Rabi told CoinDesk in an interview.

Coinbase has introduced Verified Pools, a new feature aimed at reducing risks in decentralized finance (DeFi) trading.

As crypto scams are on the rise, the community is increasingly falling victim to the malicious actors' sophisticated tactics. Cautioning against the recent surge in the crypto job scams, Deribit, a prominent crypto exchange, has shared an X post.

President Trump's Crypto Czar David Sacks, a key figure in U.S. crypto policy, has spoken out against media reports that claimed he “dumped” his cryptocurrency holdings. In a tweet post, Sacks clarified that his decision to sell was a required divestment, not a sudden sell-off meant to crash the market.

With Verified Pools, users can connect with Prime Onchain Wallet, Coinbase Wallet, and certain third-party wallets. This system, built on Base, aims to improve transaction speed while lowering costs.

Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood on Wednesday announced plans to bring the company's funds on-chain through tokenization, signaling a strategic push into digital assets. What Happened: Speaking at the Digital Asset Summit in New York on Tuesday, Wood expressed enthusiasm for transforming traditional investment vehicles, specifically mentioning the Venture Fund (ARKVX) and Digital Asset Revolution Fund, into blockchain-based tokens.

Carl Erik Rinsch is alleged to have stolen an $11 million investment for a television series, instead using it for cryptocurrency trading.

A recent research by trading platform Atmos analysed crypto adoption, interest, and accessibility in emerging jurisdictions. The post UAE Tops “Most Crypto-Obsessed Countries” List in 2025: Atmos Research appeared first on Cryptonews.

ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood predicts that memecoins will wind up becoming ‘worthless.' However she believes some coins like TRUMP will ‘withstand' the test of time.

Binance's BTC/TRY pair sees increased trading activity as the move sends the lira crashing.

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has charged television director Carl Erik Rinsch with defrauding a major streaming company of $11 million.

We're ringing the bell a little late, cryptos are a mainstream asset today. Banks might be evil but they aren't stupid.

BlackRock's USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund, also known as BUIDL, has attracted over $1 billion in AUM.

Cryptocurrency staking has emerged as a mechanism through which token holders can engage in blockchain network security while simultaneously obtaining financial returns. The staking process involves the locking of digital assets within a proof-of-stake (PoS) or delegated proof-of-stake (DPoS) network in exchange for rewards distributed in the form of additional tokens.

Cryptocurrencies have revolutionised the gambling industry by transforming how we view online casinos. Since its launch in 2009, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin have become a mainstream payment method for many players.

The European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) published a report explaining how artificial intelligence and crypto affected organized crime. In a threat assessment report on serious and organized crime, Europol stated that AI and crypto play a role in criminal efficiency.

In a world where extreme speed meets cutting-edge technology, only true game changers can maintain their lead. Recently, Gate.io officially announced its sponsorship of Oracle Red Bull Racing in F1, sparking widespread market attention and discussion.

Crypto and fintech firms are increasingly seeking bank charters under the Trump administration's industry-friendly approach.