Artificial intelligence (AI)-linked cryptocurrencies climbed sharply on Tuesday after OpenAI secured a $40 billion capital injection from Japan's Softbank, Microsoft, and other investors. With this latest round, OpenAI's valuation now stands at $300 billion.

Bitcoin (BTC) bulls are trying to make a comeback by maintaining the price above the 200-day simple moving average ($84,899) over the weekend. Bitget Research chief analyst Ryan Lee told Cointelegraph that Bitcoin needs to close above $85,000 this week to signal strength and “prevent a drop to $76,000.

The crypto market rallied after the Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates unchanged between 4.25% and 4.50% after the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. The Federal Reserve also stated it sees two rate cuts coming in 2025.

Dubai's financial regulators introduce a tokenization regulatory sandbox within the DIFC, providing crypto firms with a supervised environment to develop and test tokenized assets like equities and bonds. The post Dubai Financial Regulators Launch Tokenization Regulatory Sandbox for Crypto Firms appeared first on Cryptonews.

Dubai financial regulators are opening registrations for crypto firms to participate in the nation's first Tokenization Regulatory Sandbox, starting from March 17 to April 24.

The Sandbox has joined hands with Universal Products & Experiences and Amblin Entertainment to bring one of the film industry's biggest franchises, Jurassic World, to the metaverse. The post Jurassic World Partners with The Sandbox to Enter Metaverse appeared first on Cryptonews.

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has invited firms to express interest in joining its Tokenization Regulatory Sandbox before April 24, 2025. In a March 17 announcement, the DFSA—an independent regulator overseeing the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)—stated that the initiative targets firms looking to offer tokenized investment products and services.

Despite the fact that the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), based out of Dubai (UAE), launched its regulatory framework for investment tokens in 2021, the regulator notes that it didn't witness substantial growth in the number of firms seeking to tokenize investments. It has now announced the launch of its tokenization regulatory sandbox.

Once the stars of the crypto market, metaverse tokens like MANA, SAND, and AXS have struggled lately.

Right now, NEAR Protocol is going through a tough time, with its token on the decline.

The crypto market remained flat for most of the day after a brief rally following better-than-expected inflation data quickly lost steam. Bitcoin (BTC) briefly rose above the $84,000 mark after the US CPI Report but fell flat later in the day, dropping below $84,000.

The Bank of Russia introduced a proposal to allow highly qualified investors to purchase and sell crypto under an experimental framework lasting three years. Nonetheless, peer-to-peer transactions and payments would still be banned under this sandbox.

During NFT Paris, BeInCrypto had the opportunity to interview Sébastien Borget, co-founder and COO of The Sandbox. As the metaverse market is projected to reach a value of $103.6 billion in 2025, platforms like The Sandbox—a decentralized, community-driven virtual world built on the Ethereum blockchain—are at the forefront of this digital revolution.

Bitcoin and crypto are currently seeing a relief rally on Tuesday. Is this short-term, or could this be the start of something bigger?

MoreMarkets aims to create yield opportunities from XRP, DOGE and other non-EVM tokens on different DEXs without having to leave their original network.

Regulatory‬‭ sandboxes‬‭ have‬‭ emerged‬‭ ‬‭as a concept to drive innovation‬‭ in‬‭ a‬‭ controlled‬ setting.‬‭ They‬‭ allow‬‭ companies‬‭ to‬‭ test‬‭ new‬‭ crypto‬‭ products‬‭ and‬‭ services‬‭ while‬‭ regulators‬‭ observe‬‭ and‬‭ adapt‬‭ regulations.

NEAR could be preparing for a major move on the price charts soon.

NEAR Protocol (NEAR) is a blockchain platform that focuses on scalability, usability, and ease of development for decentralized applications (dApps) and smart contracts. It aims to provide a high-performance alternative to other platforms like Ethereum, with a strong emphasis on user and developer-friendly features.

Ripple (XRP) was also among the top performers, gaining 4%.

Flow coin, the native token of the Flow blockchain created by Dapper Labs, has garnered significant attention due to its focus on supporting decentralized applications (dApps) and digital assets. With its scalable architecture, Flow aims to provide a user-friendly and decentralized platform, making it an attractive choice for developers, especially in sectors like gaming and NFTs.

NEAR Protocol has created history with its mind blowing hold over the world. The financial system was revolutionized when NEAR Protocol started climbing the ladder.

Near Protocol (NEAR) is approaching a key resistance level, fueling speculation about whether it can break out to new highs or face a pullback. At the time of writing, NEAR's price sits at $3.25, reflecting a 5.03% increase.

Near Protocol is testing a crucial resistance level; breakout potential hinges on market interest.

For most of February, the crypto market trended sideways, but this week, activity has plunged due to the impact of Donald Trump's war trades. The downturn triggered over $800 million in liquidations in the past 24 hours as traders struggled with the volatility.

Major blockchain companies including Coinbase and NEAR have formed the Open Agents Alliance to provide accessible, open-source AI development tools and infrastructure.

Cardano and SUI now feature in the Grayscale Smart Contract Fund following its latest rebalancing.

The Open Agents Alliance (OAA) consists of NEAR AI, the payments and AI arms of crypto exchange Coinbase and an array of other blockchain and AI projects.

The crypto market plunged into the red, shaving off over $230 billion after President Donald Trump announced that tariffs on Canada and Mexico would be effective in March. As a result, market sentiment sank to extreme fear, with cryptocurrencies registering significant losses.

In its recent analysis, market intelligence firm Messari has provided a comprehensive overview of the NEAR Protocol's performance in Q4 2024. Despite facing headwinds in the broader crypto market, NEAR has demonstrated notable resilience through increased activity and strategic developments.

NEAR Protocol has witnessed impressive growth in its decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem, with a 150% increase in total value locked (TVL) over the past year. This surge highlights the growing interest and confidence from investors in the network.

What's for NEAR after hitting the yearly $3 support zone?

The crypto market is on the cusp of a major transformation as the focus shifts from Bitcoin to altcoins. As pointed out by CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju, the growing investor interest in stablecoins signals the beginning of an altcoin season.

A new institutional investment fund by Laser Digital offers exposure to NEAR Protocol's native token while earning staking rewards through TruFin's TruStake solution.

Laser Digital, the digital assets subsidiary of Japanese financial services giant Nomura, has launched a new investment fund targeting institutional adoption of NEAR.

Filecoin (FIL) was also among the top performers, gaining 4.6%.

The crypto market is showing signs of a recovery after weeks of bearish sentiment. Bitcoin (BTC) is up nearly 2%, reclaiming $97,000 as bullish sentiment returned after weeks of muted price action.

TL;DR Proof of Response (PoR) is a mechanism developed by NEAR AI to guarantee the availability and efficiency of services in decentralized networks. PoR allows users to verify the availability of services, sanctioning providers who do not respond within the established parameters.

NEAR Protocol (NEAR) has found itself at a crossroads in the market, with recent price movements and market sentiment creating uncertainty about its short-term trajectory. After a decline of 3.80% in the past 24 hours, NEAR's price has dropped to $3.38, continuing a larger downward trend of nearly 37% over the past month.

Over the last hour, bitcoin held steady between $96,850 to just above $97,000, backed by a $1.92 trillion market cap, as traders weigh $12.95 billion in daily volume on Sunday against a narrow 24-hour range of $96,731 to $97,744.

An anticipated NEAR rebound is unlikely to occur.

Near Protocol (NEAR) has registered a significant price loss in the past 24 hours. Following this decline, renowned crypto analyst Ali Martinez has identified certain price levels critical to a potential recovery.

A former Near Protocol employee had an awkward moment on a public call when he accidentally shared his screen, revealing some NSFW images—and it just so happened to line up with a little price bump for the NEAR token.

Ex-business development manager Andrew Krynin accidentally revealed a pair of nude images on a public call, prompting responses from the Near team.

Avalanche (AVAX) was also an underperformer, dropping 2.6%.

The Web3 Alliance of Saudi Arabia (WASA) has launched with three global Web3 players SandBox, Animoca Brands, and Outlier Ventures, as collaborators.

Bitcoin (BTC) recovered from a low of $94,106 on Wednesday to move to its current level of $96,628. BTC retreated below $95,000 after inflation data showed inflation had risen more than economists had predicted, rattling the crypto and traditional markets.

The Sandbox, a leading social gaming metaverse, has launched a major update for its Game Maker platform, enhancing multiplayer capabilities, gameplay mechanics, and brand collaborations. This update empowers creators to build immersive, interactive experiences with cutting-edge tools and expanded brand assets.

The cryptocurrency market is witnessing a modest rebound, but some altcoins struggle. SAND, APT, BERA, and ARB face declining momentum, raising concerns among analysts.