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ETH a security? Celsius clawbacks, SBF says sentence too harsh: Hodler’s Digest, March 17-23

SEC aims to classify Ethereum as a security, while Binance offers rewards for reporting insider trading: Hodler’s Digest

What is the genesis block, explained

Explore the genesis block that marks the inaugural moment of Bitcoin’s existence and the cornerstone of cryptocurrency history.

EU enacts ban on anonymous crypto transactions via self-custody wallets

The recent Anti-Money Laundering legislation specifically outlaws certain limits for cash transactions and anonymous cryptocurrency payments.

Bitcoin ETF demand could rise as prices drop, crypto analyst suggests

Young Ju noted that new BTC whales have an on-chain cost basis of around $56,000 and expects substantial capital influxes into the spot Bitcoin ETF market if BTC reaches this price level.

Bitcoin price clear for new record high as GBTC outflows drop to $170M

Bitcoin faces its "biggest headwind" in the form of GBTC outflows, but the good times could be back for BTC price action after next week, predictions say.

Floki Inu roadmap reveals plans for regulated bank accounts

Floki expands beyond memecoin status by introducing debit cards, digital accounts, and educational platforms for users.

Bitcoin demand in Argentina reaches highest point in nearly two years

Bitcoin remains in demand among Argentines as the ARS has lost fourfold value against the US dollar in the last year, dropping from 0.0049 USD per ARS in March 2023 to 0.0012 USD at present.

SEC pushes back decision on Grayscale Ether futures ETF

The United States securities regulator has postponed its decision on approving Grayscale's Ethereum Futures Trust ETF product until the end of May.

Ethereum price clings to key support amid SEC probe and traders’ shifting sentiment

On-chain activity within Ethereum layer-2 protocols and ETH derivatives data suggests that the altcoin will hold the $3,200 level.

Crypto markets need ‘disinfectant,’ says SEC chair

Gary Gensler implied many market participants preferred to “whittle away at the SEC’s disclosure regime” rather than register, despite criticism that the requirements were unclear.

FTX to offload $1B Anthropic stake to pay off bankruptcy debts within weeks — report

Current investors such as Google and Amazon are not considering purchasing the stake, according to the report.

Montenegrin authorities to release Do Kwon as he awaits extradition: Report

Prosecutors purportedly plan to confiscate the Terraform Labs co-founder’s South Korean passport, though he allegedly used a forged Costa Rican passport in Montenegro in 2023.

Memecoins helps Solana flip Ethereum, ETH price drop raises fears: Finance Redefined

The memecoin frenzy helps Solana overtake Ethereum in DEX activity, and over $200 million of positions could be liquidated if the Ether price falls below $3,100.

Final Fantasy 15 director says AI, VR, Web3 important for devs ‘whether you like it or not’

The director’s commentary comes amid an organizational restructuring by Square Enix to support blockchain, Web3 and AI.

Price analysis 3/22: BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, ADA, DOGE, AVAX, SHIB, TON

Bitcoin is struggling to sustain its recovery, signaling that higher levels are attracting sellers in BTC and altcoins.

US government asks for court approval to sell private jets tied to Sam Bankman-Fried

The U.S. Marshals Service has custody of a Bombardier Global tied to FTX, and prosecutors are seeking to transport an Embraer Legacy aircraft to Florida to begin sales proceedings.

SWIFT proposes a role for itself in a tokenized future on a unified ledger

Put the technology you already have to new use, SWIFT advised the world. It had itself in mind.

Bitcoin traders anticipate volatility as BTC futures open interest tops $36B

Bitcoin volatilty could continue to create price whipsaws as BTC futures open interest reaches $36 billion.

Bitcoin eyes 7-month win streak for the first time

This would be the first time that Bitcoin price rallied for seven months in a row.

Pakistani university launches country’s first metaverse-based classes

The Information Technology University of Lahore developed the courses in partnership with the University of Denmark.

Navigating the trends shaping the future of DEXs: Report

Cointelegraph Research delves into the technological innovations of DEXs and identifies key industry trends.

Montenegrin court postpones Do Kwon’s extradition to South Korea

Do Kwon faces fraud charges in the United States and South Korea as authorities compete to extradite the Terraform Labs co-founder.

Bitcoin price retests $63K despite GBTC outflows dropping below $100M

Bitcoin bulls fail to catch a break as BTC price weakness defies a slowdown in GBTC offloading.

Is Bitcoin price going to crash again?

Bitcoin's previous bull market correction has witnessed declines ranging from 20 to 40%. Could the history repeat in 2024?

Worldcoin makes Orb software open-source, implements ‘personal custody’

Worldcoin said it has now made components of the software behind its iris-scanning Orbs open-sourced, along with a new “personal custody” privacy feature for user data.

Ethereum Dencun upgrade lowers transaction fees for L2s

The Dencun upgrade marks a change in tactics for Ethereum, encouraging growth through improved layer-2 support.

Solana to outpace Ethereum in consumer applications — Former head of growth

Solana could outpace Ethereum in terms of consumer DApps, according to the Solana Foundation’s former head of growth.

ENS data from Etherscan now visible in Google search results

The displayed result showed the address particulars, such as Ether balance and the time of the latest transaction, all collected by Etherscan.

Avalanche continues memecoin push with $1M reward for liquidity providers

Avalanche, which started to dive into memecoins in December, has announced it will use a $100 million fund to buy Avalanche-based community tokens.

ETF staking addition is ‘positive development,' says ETC Group exec

The staking aspect of Ethereum ETFs is important because it’s similar to dividends in equities, ETC Group’s Chanchal Samadder believes.

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