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Ethereum as a deflationary asset, explained

Deflationary tokens like Ethereum are the key to differentiating Web3 ecosystems from traditional capital markets.

The impact of the Credit Suisse bank crisis on the crypto market

Cointelegraph analyst and writer Marcel Pechman explains how the Credit Suisse bank crisis will impact the crypto market.

Seized exchange Bitzlato allows users to withdraw 50% of Bitcoin

Bitzlato is yet to resolve the issue with the remaining 50% of user funds and may eventually compensate using its own funds.

Seized exchange Bitzlato allows users to withdraw 50% of Bitcoin

Bitzlato is yet to resolve the issue with the remaining 50% of user funds and may eventually compensate using its own funds.

Visa: Token bridges were a favored target for thieves in 2022

The fraudsters would normally exploit the smart contracts to allow for the approval of unauthorized transactions.

Bitcoin $30K bets greet FOMC as analyst warns over long liquidations

Bitcoin may celebrate no matter what the Fed decides on interest rates, but the extent of longs that would be liquidated below $20,000 has one analyst worried.

Bitcoin $30K bets greet FOMC as analyst warns over long liquidations

Bitcoin (BTC) may “take out shorts” to crack $30,000 during the day’s key United States macroeconomic policy updates, analysis says.

As bets pile up over how BTC price will react to the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates, $30,000 is in sight — but a drop to below $20,000 is not off the table.

Trader plans $30,000 profit-taking

Bitcoin is hours away from what popular trader Crypto Tony calls “one of the most anticipated” Fed meetings ever.

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will decide on how to tweak baseline interest rates on March 22, amid suspicions that the ongoing U.S. banking crisis has disrupted policy.

From ongoing rate hikes forecast just last month, markets are now considering the chances that the Fed will pause the cycle, data from CME Group’s FedWatch Tool shows.

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Nigeria CBDC adoption spikes as fiat currency shortage grip the nation

The acute cash shortage in Nigeria was due to the central bank’s decision to replace older bank notes with bigger denominations amid rising inflation.

Class action lawyers claim YouTuber ‘BitBoy Crypto’ threatened them

Lawyers in a class action lawsuit alleged in a court filing that Ben Armstrong "began harassing" them after he was named as a defendant.

US Senator Ted Cruz tries again with new bill to block CBDC

Ted Cruz said it is “more important than ever” to ensure the financial privacy of American citizens is preserved.

US Senator Ted Cruz tries again with new bill to block CBDC

Ted Cruz said it is “more important than ever” to ensure the financial privacy of American citizens is preserved.

OneCoin head of compliance facing 40 year sentence after US extradition

The alleged fraudster was accused of doing the “exact opposite” of her job title, which was to ensure OneCoin was complying with laws.

‘Crypto FUD’ — Industry outraged as White House report slams crypto

The report included 35 pages seemingly aimed at debunking the merits of crypto assets.

‘Crypto FUD’ — Industry outraged as White House report slams crypto

The report included 35 pages seemingly aimed at debunking the merits of crypto assets.

‘Crypto FUD’ — Industry outraged as White House report slams crypto

Crypto executives have expressed irritation over the latest White House economic report — which notably features an entire chapter dedicated to casting doubts on the merit of digital assets.

The Economic Report of the President, released March 20, marks the first time the White House has included a section on digital assets since it first began issuing the annual economic policy report in 1950.

Co-founder of digital asset investment firm Paradigm, Fred Ehrsam, remarked that 15% of the Economic Report was dedicated to “crypto FUD.”

The report includes 35 pages dedicated to debunking the “Perceived Appeal of Crypto Assets” along with a short section on the FedNow payment system and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).

The report’s main argument is that crypto assets fail to deliver on their “touted” benefits, such as improving payment systems, financial inclusion, and creating mechanisms to transfer value and intellectual property, stating:

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‘Crypto FUD’ — Industry outraged as White House report slams crypto

The report included 35 pages seemingly aimed at debunking the merits of crypto assets.

'Operation Choke Point 2.0' may have contributed to SVB collapse: Mulvaney

While the existence of "Operation Choke Point 2.0" has not been confirmed, Mick Mulvaney spoke of “rumors” of its existence and the potential side effects of such a policy.

Bitcoin's banking crisis surge will 'attract more institutions': ARK's Cathie Wood

Cathie Wood was impressed that Bitcoin “moved in a very different way” compared to the equity market in response to the recent banking crisis.

Magic Eden launches marketplace for Bitcoin Ordinals

It’s one of the first major NFT marketplaces to join the Bitcoin Ordinals fray.

Celsius custody account holders can receive 72.5% of their crypto, says bankruptcy judge

Should they opt in to the deal, Celsius customers cannot “pursue any litigation, including seeking relief from the automatic stay, turnover, or other claims or causes of action.”

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