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XRP has plunged by nearly 15% in the past week.
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XRP has plunged by nearly 15% in the past week.
Marathon Digital Holdings, one of the largest Bitcoin mining companies listed in the United States, has announced the launch of a new “at-the-market” (ATM) stock offering of 2 billion dollars. The capital raised will be largely allocated to the direct purchase of bitcoin on the market, thus strengthening the company's digital reserves. The decision represents a strategic shift for the company, increasingly oriented to follow the example of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), a global leader in the corporate accumulation of BTC. The operation will be managed by major financial partners including Barclays Capital, BMO Capital Markets, BTIG, and Cantor Fitzgerald. This is the second similar operation by Marathon, following a previous ATM program of 1.5 billion dollars.
Japan's Metaplanet Inc. has taken another bold step in its Bitcoin accumulation strategy, announcing the issuance of its 10th Series of Ordinary Bonds on March 31, 2025. The company raised ¥2 billion, equivalent to $13.33 million, through this latest financial maneuver, with the entirety of the funds earmarked for acquiring more Bitcoin (BTC).
Binance has announced that, starting today, it will be possible to make deposits in euros using Apple Pay and Google Pay. Thanks to the integration with the two main digital wallets, users will be able to load funds directly and quickly, using the credit or debit cards already saved on their devices. The functionality is already accessible through the official website and via the Binance mobile app.
Industry leaders gather in Irvine and Newport Beach for a day of networking, innovation, and the historic launch of TSC's first block on the network.
Ethereum-based DeFi protocol SIR.trading, also known as Synthetics Implemented Right, was completely drained in an exploit on Mar. 30, losing all $355,000 of its total value locked.
The weekly trade has begun on a bearish note, with the prices of most tokens plunging close to their pivotal support levels. Bitcoin bulls tried hard to keep the rally above the support but failed as the price slipped below $82,000. Meanwhile, Ethereum and XRP prices hover around $1800 and $2, respectively.
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Crypto exchange users in South Korea have crossed over 16 million after receiving a boost following US President Donald Trump's election win last November. Data submitted to representative Cha Gyu-geun of the minor opposition Rebuilding Korea Party found over 16 million people had crypto exchange accounts out of a total population of 51.7 million, according to a March 30 report from local news agency Yonhap.
As Bitcoin hovers around $82,500, a breeze of optimism blows through the cryptosphere. Raoul Pal, a former Goldman Sachs executive and a key figure in macrofinance, throws a stone into the pond: according to him, Bitcoin is about to exit its correction phase and embark on a new ascent.
Cryptocurrencies are currently categorized as a "means of settlement" under the Payment Services Act, a designation that has governed their use primarily as a payment tool rather than as investment vehicles.
Crypto kiosks are under fire for allegedly enabling scams, prompting swift regulatory pushback from Australia's financial regulator.
Japan's finance regulator is planning to change the country's laws to classify cryptocurrencies as financial products as early as 2026, according to the local outlet Nikkei.The Financial Services Agency (FSA) plans to submit a bill to parliament to revise the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act as early as next year after having considered the changes through internal study groups, Nikkei reported on March 30 without citing a source. The outlet reported that the details are still being finalized, but the change would see cryptocurrencies likely put under insider trading laws that currently apply to other financial products, such as stocks, which outlaw trades based on insider information.
A South Korean court has sentenced three members of a crypto scam ring to prison for deceiving investors out of 610 million won (approximately $460,000) by promising high returns through cryptocurrency investments. As reported by Chosun Ilbo, Busan District Court's Criminal Division 6, led by Presiding Judge Kim Yong-gyun, announced the verdict on March 30.
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Kryll³ has announced that the KRL token is now available on Base, Optimism, and Arbitrum. This strategic evolution, requested by the community on the project's DAO, aims to offer Kryll users improved accessibility, reduced transaction costs and greater accessibility within the crypto landscape.
A growing number of financial experts believe that by 2030, around 25% of S&P 500 companies could adopt Bitcoin as part of their corporate treasuries.
Metaplanet stock price has come crashing down more than 9%, slipping under 400 JPY levels, despite the firm announcing its 2 billion JPY Bitcoin purchase plan. This happened as the Japanese stock market tanked 4% in early trading hours on Monday, as they prepare for President Trump's “Liberation Day” on April 2.
Crocodilus, a newly discovered Android threat, is putting crypto wallet users at risk by using fake app screens to trick people into giving up their recovery phrases.
A recent research by cybersecurity firm Threat Fabric found the emergence of a new malware family dubbed “Crocodilus,” that steals crypto wallet credentials. The post New ‘Crocodilus' Android Malware Steals Sensitive Crypto Wallet Credentials: Research appeared first on Cryptonews.
The price of XRP, one of the leading altcoins, has nose-dived below the $2.1 level, according to data provided by CoinGecko.
Three people pulled a prison sentence from a South Korean court for orchestrating an investment scheme that defrauded victims.
Japan's Metaplanet has announced the issuance of its 10th Series of Ordinary Bonds, raising ¥2 billion ($13.33 million) to fund further Bitcoin acquisitions. The bonds have no interest and will be fully redeemed by Sep.
Within the realm of bitcoin mining, a wave of advanced machinery has elevated performance to unprecedented heights over the past year. While industry titans such as Bitmain continue to dominate, challengers like Bitdeer and Auradine have confidently entered the competitive arena, vying for prominence.
