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Binance to delist several TrueUSD trading pairs

Binance will delist the COMP/TUSD, EDU/TUSD and PENDLE/TUSD trading pairs on March 15 at 3:00 am UTC.

BlockShow X BlockDown Asia 2024 and Cointelegraph Accelerator to connect startups and VCs at Startup Connect

BlockShow X BlockDown Asia 2024 and Cointelegraph Accelerator are set to host Startup Connect in Hong Kong, offering a platform for Web3 and crypto startups to engage with leading venture capitalists.

Bitcoin price nails new $73.6K all-time high as ETFs eat away at supply

Bitcoin bulls have no time for long pullbacks as a BTC price dip to $69,000 is swiftly canceled to be replaced with new record highs.

Nigeria presses Binance for user data on 100 top local users

Nigeria may seek a $10 billion fine from Binance as retribution as the country believes they “really messed up” the local economy.

Is Bitcoin due for a correction with 5 weeks till the halving?

While Bernstein sees a $150,000 Bitcoin price target, other analysts warn of a potential correction.

New record: Bitcoin ETFs hit $1B in daily inflow

As a direct result of the massive inflows into the BTC ETFs and a supporting bull run, the daily inflows of capital being stored by the Bitcoin network just hit $2 billion per day, marking yet another milestone for the ecosystem.

Google restricts election queries in Gemini chatbot

The announcement comes after Google pulled its artificial intelligence image generation tool in February following controversies, including historical inaccuracies and contentious responses.

Maker’s ‘Endgame’ readies launch, aims for 100B DAI to take on Tether

The DeFi lending pioneer is poised to launch Phase 1 of its “Endgame” plan, which begins with rebranding, new tokens and scaling its Dai stablecoin.

Core Scientific shares fall 4% after Q4 2023 results report revenue drop

The Bitcoin miner posted decreased YOY revenues for 2023 but said narrowing losses and increased investments in infrastructure are strong points heading into the Bitcoin halving.

IP infringement rife in NFTs, but new laws not needed: US gov report

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and Copyright Office jointly concluded that existing IP laws cover emerging technologies such as NFTs.

Bitcoin price rollercoaster liquidates $360M from long and short sellers

10x Research attributed the large liquidations to some traders anticipating a price correction, while others have fear of missing out (FOMO) that Bitcoin will keep rallying.

OKX gets in-principle approval for payment institution license in Singapore

The Major Payment Institution license will allow OKX to facilitate multiple payment services and exceed the transaction volume limitations set by Singapore’s financial regulator.

Grayscale’s spot Bitcoin ETF market share falls to 50%

Grayscale’s slice of the Bitcoin ETF pie has fallen below 50% for the first time since it was converted alongside the launch of nine new ETFs in January.

Bitcoin Fog crypto mixer founder guilty of money laundering, jury finds

Roman Sterlingov is the latest to fall to a U.S. government crackdown on illicit crypto-mixing services, but his lawyers aren’t taking the verdict lying down.

Bad blockchain forensics convict the user of a Bitcoin mixer — as its operator

The case against Roman Sterlingov showed that Chainalysis tools are flawed — and shouldn't be trusted to convict defendants when they face decades in prison.

Coinbase set to offer $1 billion via convertible notes

Coinbase’s offering will better position the firm to pay off three existing debts due in 2026, 2028 and 2031.

Bitcoin drops $4.3K as CPI data comes in hotter than expected

Markets reacted to stubbornly high inflation in the United States and its potential impact on the Fed’s interest-rate plans.

UK treasury seeks to improve AML through crypto supervision changes

Fussy changes in the scope of registrations will simplify supervision, fight crime and change the way crypto firms are regulated.

Final arguments begin in COPA case against Craig Wright over BTC claims

The Crypto Open Patent Alliance has attempted to show that Wright cannot be Bitcoin inventor Satoshi Nakamoto and make him stop claiming to be.

Ether reaches $4K: Short-lived hype or long-term support?

Ethereum network activity growth supports the momentum, but excessive leverage in ETH futures poses a risk.

Bitcoin’s rally to $72K took miner revenues to record highs

Miners saw revenues climb to roughly $78.89 million on March 11, the same day the BTC price broke new all-time highs.

World Wide Web inventor predicts VR and spatial computing will transform the internet

Tim Berners-Lee made no mention of crypto or blockchain but seems bullish on the metaverse.

Patient Capital Management switches out Grayscale Bitcoin Trust for BTC ETP

The asset manager's Opportunity Trust Fund has $1.4 billion in assets under management.

Tether helps US DOJ and FBI recover $1.4M in stolen funds

The U.S. Attorney’s Office says this is one of the first times the U.S. has recovered USDT from an unhosted digital currency wallet.

Bitcoin is up 1,800% 4 years after the 2020 COVID-19 BTC price crash

From bottom buys to stimulus checks, Bitcoin has richly rewarded those who used the events during the COVID-19 pandemic to increase BTC exposure.

Global banks participate in large-scale blockchain pilot test

155 participants from 45 major organizations have settled real-world assets across 22 blockchains since Canton Network’s inception.

Bitcoin-only app Relai taps Blockstream Greenlight for Lightning payments

Bitcoin-only application Relai is set to integrate Lightning payment functionality into its self-custody solution.

China will intensify Bitcoin bull run, $1M by 2028: Bitcoin Man, X Hall of Flame

The Bitcoin bull run will explode as China gets involved, $1M BTC price by 2028, tips Herbert Sim “The Bitcoin Man”, X Hall of Flame.

Grayscale files for ‘mini’ spot Bitcoin ETF

The new Bitcoin trust could offer investors non-taxable exposure to Bitcoin, according to Bloomberg analysts.

How will the Bitcoin halving affect ETH price?

The Bitcoin halving will likely positively affect Ethereum and the broader crypto market, according to multiple industry insiders.

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