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.

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 crypto market is buzzing, traders are accumulating, stablecoins are soaring. A prelude to a bullish party or the swan song before an unexpected crash?

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.

David Sacks, Trump's go-to guy for crypto, recently parted ways with a whopping $200 million worth of digital asset holdings.

The following is a guest post from Vincent Maliepaard, Marketing Director at IntoTheBlock. DeFi has emerged as one of the most successful niches in the cryptocurrency industry, pioneering innovative economic tools and significantly driving value across the crypto ecosystem.

Republican voters support the creation of a strategic crypto reserve by a slim majority, the left-leaning pollster found.

The year 2025 has already witnessed accelerated growth in the development of Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization markets. Leading projects such as MANTRA have expanded into new markets, while emerging startups like Fraction and Adda Labs—founded by a former JP Morgan executive—are making their mark.

The current crypto market correction is merely the middle of the bull cycle, not the top, based on the steadily growing stablecoin supply, which may signal more incoming investment according to analysts.The cumulative stablecoin supply has surpassed $219 billion, suggesting that the current cycle is still far from its top. Source: IntoTheBlock Historically, stablecoin supply peaks have aligned with crypto cycle tops, according to a March 14 X post by crypto intelligence platform IntoTheBlock, which wrote: “In April 2022, supply hit $187B—just as the bear market started.

The longtime SEC commissioner explains how she wants to reshape the agency's approach to digital assets regulation.

MultiversX, Decentraland, and Skale Network topped the list of gaming projects with the highest development activity.

In a significant move within the crypto payments industry, MoonPay, a leading fintech platform that enables seamless fiat-to-crypto transactions, announced on March 13 that it has acquired Iron, an API-focused stablecoin infrastructure company. The deal, reportedly valued in the “nine-figure” range as the exact amount remain undisclosed, marks MoonPay's strategic expansion into the stablecoin sector,

The meme coin frenzy that took the crypto world by storm is now showing signs of exhaustion. Platforms like Pump.fun, which allowed anyone to launch altcoins in minutes, are experiencing a sharp decline in success rates.

Goldman Sachs, the second-largest investment bank in the world, has finally acknowledged crypto in its annual shareholder letter, breaking a years-long silence on the industry.