OP Labs Co-Founder Mark Tyneway discusses progress made in the Optimism ecosystem and how apps may bring the next wave of adoption.

Bitfinex has announced the integration of USDT0 on the Optimism network, enhancing stablecoin liquidity and transaction efficiency on the platform.

VeChain (VET) is a blockchain platform and cryptocurrency designed to improve supply chain management and enhance transparency and traceability of products and information throughout the supply chain process.

Story Highlights The live price of the VeChain token is . The VET price could reach a maximum of $0.05228 in 2025. VeChain price with a potential surge, may reach a high of $0.39702 by 2030. With the rising uncertainty in the cross-border market, most cryptocurrencies have experienced significant volatility in their price action.

VeChain's VeBetter platform offers 200 B3TR tokens to the first 5,000 Stella Pay Visa cardholders, promoting blockchain adoption and real-world spending.

VeChain, a layer-1 blockchain platform focused on real-world applications, has added Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) CEO Dana White as its newest official adviser to raise more mainstream awareness of blockchain technology.White, also the founder of Power Slap, will join VeChain's advisory board next to Nobel Prize-winning physicist Konstantin Novoselov to drive real-world blockchain adoption through “complementary expertise in mass marketing and scientific innovation.” “VeChain is an incredible partner for the UFC and Power Slap, and I'm honored to join their advisory board,” White said in a statement shared with Cointelegraph.

Movement Labs and the Movement Network Foundation have launched a formal internal investigation into market maker misconduct surrounding their native token, MOVE.

The crypto market held steady on Tuesday as investors cheered on Donald Trump's recent decision to delay tariffs on smartphones and chips. Bitcoin price held steady above the important support at $84,000, while the valuation of all coins remained at $2.7 trillion.

VeChain, one of the most dynamic entities in the blockchain world, has announced a new and significant collaboration with Stella Pay, leading to the launch of an innovative Visa card. This initiative will allow users of the VeBetterDAO platform to use their digital tokens, $B3TR, $VET, and $VTHO, to make purchases in millions of physical and online stores worldwide. The integration marks a decisive step towards large-scale adoption of blockchain technology, transforming digital tokens into useful tools for everyday life. With the introduction of the Stella Pay Visa card, VeChain opens the doors to a practical and immediate use of its tokens. Thanks to the support of the Visa network, users can now use cryptocurrencies as an ordinary means of payment at over 130 million merchants across more than 200 countries. This represents not only a technological achievement but also a huge step forward in making the utility of digital currencies more tangible.

VeChain partners with 4ocean to leverage blockchain technology in combating ocean plastic pollution, aiming to remove 300,000 pounds of debris in 2025.

VeChain collaborates with Stella Pay to launch a Visa card, facilitating the use of $B3TR, $VET, and $VTHO tokens for purchases at millions of retailers worldwide.

The total cryptocurrency market capitalisation has dropped sharply to $2.4 trillion, down from its December 2024 peak of $3.9 trillion. This close to 40% contraction over roughly four months reflects growing investor unease amid escalating geopolitical and economic tensions.

Notcoin (NOT) price has plunged over 12% as Bitcoin drops below $77,000 after a brief resilience following US retaliatory tariffs announced by President Donald Trump on ‘Liberation Day.' This dramatic decline underscores the fragility of smaller cryptocurrencies amid a turbulent economic landscape.

VET price rises 2.2% in 24 hours against broader market decline. Network activity surges with active accounts hitting Q1 high of 74,491.

CLS Global, a crypto market maker registered in the United Arab Emirates, has been hit with a $428,000 fine for wash trading of the FBI's bait token NexFundAI.

TL;DR WisdomTree expanded its platform to Arbitrum, Avalanche, Base, and Optimism, enabling investment in more tokenized assets. Investors can trade with US dollars or USDC and store their funds in third-party or self-custodial wallets. The offering includes 13 tokenized funds, covering money market, equity indexes, and fixed income with regulatory backing.

The selling pressure on Bitcoin forced MKR to lose 11%, but the bulls were likely to drive a recovery.

Two Ethereum whales on MakerDAO are at risk of being liquidated if Ether drops below $1,800. The whales, who borrowed millions in DAI from the DeFi lending protocol and pledged ETH as collateral, are now under pressure due to Ether's continuous decline.

Bitcoin and most cryptocurrency prices have crashed in the past few days as concerns about Donald Trump's Liberation Day tariffs rise. BTC crashed to $83,000 from this week's high of $89,000. This article explains why BTC and other altcoins like Pi Network, Jasmy, VeChain, and Quant (QNT) prices have crashed.

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is getting flak from opposition leaders for failing to avert U.S. car tariffs hanging over his country, a major automotive producer in Europe. The political attack came after President Donald Trump's decision to slap a 25% levy on all foreign-made cars next month.

Crypto whales bought Optimism (OP), Dogecoin (DOGE), and Worldcoin (WLD) in recent days. OP saw a rise in large holders despite being down 73% over the past year, while DOGE whale wallets climbed to a two-week high as meme coin sentiment shows signs of recovery.

Tether has launched its crosschain stablecoin USDT0 on Optimism's OP Superchain, expanding the accessibility of the digital dollar to Ethereum's layer-2 ecosystem. The launch, announced on March 27, marks a significant step in the adoption of stablecoin within decentralized finance (DeFi) and strengthens the growth of OP Superchain as one of the most dominant infrastructures in the sector.

Tether's crosschain US-dollar stablecoin, USDT0, has been deployed to Optimism's Superchain, increasing access to the world's most widely used stable asset across Ethereum's layer-2 ecosystem.On March 27, Optimism announced that the dollar-pegged USDT0 is now live on the OP mainnet. The crosschain stablecoin's first deployment was on Ink, Kraken's DeFi-focused layer-2.

Crosschain US-dollar stablecoin USDT0 has been deployed to Optimism's Superchain, increasing access to the world's most widely used stable asset across Ethereum's layer-2 ecosystem.On March 27, Optimism announced that the dollar-pegged USDT0 is now live on the OP mainnet. The crosschain stablecoin's first deployment was on Ink, Kraken's DeFi-focused layer-2.

VeChain is gearing up for a major overhaul with the upcoming Renaissance update, aimed at enhancing its staking structure and tokenomics.

MakerDAO's governance token, MKR, has posted double-digit gains in the past 24 hours, making it the market's top performer. The surge propelled MKR to a seven-day high of $1,485, where it traded briefly during Thursday's early Asian hours.

The crypto markets are consolidating after a small rise as the bulls face fatigue following a minor surge. Bitcoin price surged above $88,000 but has settled above $87,000 despite the rising bearish activity. On the other hand, Ethereum sustains above $2000, while memecoins display some strength as DOGE, PEPE, and FLOKI maintain a strong upswing.

Highlights MKR Coin breaks critical resistance level $1200 last week, signalling a breakout from the downtrend that began back in June. In the near term, MKR's future resistance is at $1500, with a breakout possibility to the $1800 price zone. A key support level is around $1000.

The market is reacting positively to Movement's pledge to do a $38 million token buyback to create a Movement Strategic Reserve.

Many crypto tokens have recovered this week as investors moved back to risky assets. This surge has brought the cryptocurrency market valuation to nearly $3 trillion.

Maker recently reacted off a major support zone where hundreds of thousands of units were purchased. Some traders, however, are taking profits—a move that could impact MKR's potential market movement.

The crypto market has made a strong start to the week, with cryptocurrencies registering substantial increases. As a result, the crypto market cap has jumped almost 3% and currently sits at $2.83 trillion.

Spark has announced that BlackRock, Superstate, and Centrifuge are the winners of its Tokenization Grand Prix. The goal is to allocate $1 billion in tokenized assets, with BlackRock's BUIDL fund set to receive half of it.

VeChain has announced its tokens are compliant with European regulations after receiving confirmation from the European Securities and Markets Authority. VeChain (VET), the blockchain for real world decentralized applications, shared the milestone in an announcement on March 18.

Crypto exchange titan Binance again caused a market stir with its latest announcement on five crypto tokens this Monday. Notably, the exchange revealed plans to launch new spot trading pairs for MKR, EPIC, DF, GMX, and RPL shortly ahead.

The total cryptocurrency market cap has lost more than $1 trillion in the past three months, causing intensified panic selling.

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.

VeChain announces the Galactica phase, featuring major VIP upgrades to VeChainThor, aiming for enhanced tokenomics and blockchain interoperability. Stakeholders to vote on these changes starting February 24th.

In an interview with BeInCrypto, Johnny Garcia, Managing Director of Institutional Growth and Capital Markets at VeChain Foundation, addressed the rejection of Bitcoin (BTC) reserve bills. He emphasized that the core issue goes beyond legislative resistance—highlighting the need for greater education for both the public and policymakers.

The cryptocurrency market has been on a rollercoaster ride in 2025, with most assets struggling to regain the bullish momentum seen toward the end of last year.

Crypto whales have been accumulating Optimism (OP), Movement (MOVE), and Onyxcoin (XCN), signaling potential opportunities despite recent market corrections. Based on the accumulation pattern, these three tokens could potentially be considered the best crypto to buy now.

Open Builders, the team behind Notcoin, Lost Dogs, and Not Pixel, has announced the launch of Not Games in March. The project aims to revitalize the Notcoin (NOT) ecosystem by introducing games where players can earn tokens for free.

Crypto prices remained on edge during the weekend, even after the US embraced policies to support the industry. Bitcoin price was trading at $86,000 on Sunday, while the total market cap of all coins retreated to $2.83 trillion.

Maker [MKR] has retraced to key accumulation zones, with cost basis data underlining a shift in investor engagement.

NOT's price hasn't been doing well, but can it do better?

The crypto market continued its upward trajectory, with the market cap increasing by over 4% to reclaim the $3 trillion mark. Most cryptocurrencies traded in positive territory, and Bitcoin (BTC) reclaimed the $90,000 level after an increase of nearly 6% over the past 24 hours.

Crypto prices pared back some of the losses made earlier on Tuesday as the Trump administration appeared to walk back some of its tariff threats. Bitcoin jumped to $87,000, while the valuation of all coins rose to $2.88 trillion. The crypto fear and greed index remained in the fear zone.

According to Forbes, the blockchain company has signed a $76 million deal to become the naming rights sponsor for Power Slap. The controversial slap-fighting promotion was founded by UFC President Dana White.