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Spot Bitcoin ETFs suffer third straight day of net outflows, $261M bled

United States-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs have now bled around $742 million in just three trading days.

Ethereum core devs launch ‘pump the gas’ effort to raise gas limit

The devs argue that raising the gas limit to 40 million will cut Ethereum’s layer-1 transaction fees by around 15 to 33%.

Honduras gains new support in $11B tussle with crypto island Próspera

Economists wrote a letter to “commend” Honduras’ decision to withdraw from an international court where it has been fighting the U.S.-based firm behind Próspera.

Bitcoin bull cycle is ‘far from over’ thanks to the halving — CryptoQuant research

Sharp double-digit corrections in Bitcoin price are par for the course, as data shows BTC remaining in a strong bull cycle.

Coinbase to launch DOGE futures, says it 'transcended' meme origins

Crypto exchange Coinbase has announced plans to launch futures trading for Dogecoin, Litecoin and Bitcoin Cash as soon as April 1.

Elon Musk’s first brain chip patient plays online chess with his mind

The first patient to be implanted with Musk’s Neuralink device described the experience as “using the force” to control his computer.

BlackRock receives memecoins, NFTs after depositing $100M USDC onchain

The transfers ranged from Bitcoin-based Ordinals Pepe (PEPE) coin to a CryptoDickbutts S3 NFT.

3 reasons why Binance’s BNB could rally to a new all-time high

BNB price could aim for new highs as multiple metrics point to Binance remaining a major player in the crypto sector.

Old Dolomite exchange contract suffers $1.8M loss from approval exploit

The Ethereum version of Dolomite suffered a $1.8 million exploit, and the team is warning users to revoke approvals for this old address.

Price analysis 3/20: BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, ADA, DOGE, AVAX, SHIB, TON

Bitcoin and altcoins are starting to recover, but traders will watch closely to see if higher levels induce selling.

SEC pushes deadline on VanEck spot Ether ETF application

The commission's delay on VanEck’s application to May 23 opened the proposal to public comment.

Swedish central bank examines offline CBDC payment challenges

The Riksbank designed a system using payment cards and shadow wallets, but security and accounting problems remain.

Starbucks to end NFT program, Ghostface Killah on Bitcoin Ordinals: Nifty Newsletter

Starbucks is pulling the plug on its NFT rewards program, shutting down its Discord server and transitioning its marketplace.

Robinhood launches crypto wallet for Android users

The brokerage firm currently has $14.7 billion in crypto under custody.

SEC is attempting to classify Ether as a security: Report

Several U.S.-based companies reportedly received subpoenas from the SEC related to attempts to label Ether as a security.

Magmic announces officially licensed MLB idle tycoon Web3 game

The mobile gaming pioneer continues its expansion into Web3, NFTs and blockchain-based gaming.

Celsius seeks to claw back $2B in customer withdrawals: Report

The move would allegedly serve as an equity remedy to repay customers who did not withdraw their funds in time before Celsius’ collapse.

TON blockchain launches $115M community incentive program

Users and developers alike will be able to claim a share of 30 million TON in incentives.

Time to prepare for the next altcoin season?

In Cointelegraph’s latest in-depth video, experts analyze five altcoins that could form a strong crypto portfolio for 2024.

Ethereum Foundation website changes hint at investigation by ‘state authority’

The change occurred on Feb. 26, though no further information was provided, according to the foundation’s GitHub repository.

Bitcoin, Ethereum rebound but still show ‘overheated signals’ — K33 Research

BTC, ETH and a few large-cap altcoins are redounding today, but data continues to point to an “overheated” market.

Montenegrin court rejects Do Kwon’s appeal to stop extradition to South Korea

Both the United States and South Korea filed competing requests for extraditing the Terraform Labs co-founder since his arrest in Montenegro in March 2023.

Memecoin trader nets $8.9M profit in an hour, raising ‘insider’ allegations

The wallet added over $1.04 million worth of Shroom coins during the same block when new liquidity was deployed.

Is the Bitcoin halving priced in? Analysts compare BTC price targets vs previous halvings

The Bitcoin halving is less than 30 days away. Should investors expect a new all-time high, or is the event already priced in?

Uzbekistan increases fees for crypto operations

The National Agency for Prospective Projects anticipates the revenue generated from the sector to double once the new structure is in place.

Bitcoin ETFs make Coinbase a ‘honeypot’ for hackers and governments: Trezor CEO

Coinbase holds BTC for eight of 10 Bitcoin ETFs. Trezor CEO Matej Zak warns it could become irresistible for thieves… and the government.

Bitcoin halving meets unprecedented institutional demand

Thanks to the quadrennial halving, the supply of Bitcoin is a constant, reliable and predictable side of the equation. The demand side has now really started to come into play.

French watchdog fines Google 250M euros for AI IP infringement

Big Tech giant Google accepted a fine of 250 million euros from the French competition authorities on the grounds of a breach of EU copyright laws during AI training.

Bitcoin price retraces 30 days ahead of halving in historical pattern

Bitcoin price has historically retraced ahead of previous Bitcoin halvings, but when will it bounce back?

AI talent crunch accelerates as countries scramble to secure their dominance

The global competition for AI supremacy intensifies as companies consider relocating and countries offer incentives to attract AI talent.

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