Monthly Archives: March 2025

XRP flips Ether’s FDV amid change in market dynamics

XRP’s fully diluted valuation (FDV) has surpassed Ether (ETH), according to March 14 data from CoinGecko.  The FDV flip signifies a reversal of fortune for both layer-1 (L1) blockchain networks behind the tokens, as XRP Ledger’s decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem gains traction and Ethereum grapples with competition from rival L1s, such as Solana. As of […]

Bitcoin bull market in peril as US recession and tariff worries loom

In the first three months of his presidency, Donald Trump has ignited trade tensions by announcing tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China and the result has been unexpected turmoil in US and global markets. The fallout from the tariffs has been relatively swift, and the impact has been felt across the crypto market. As of […]

Argentina finalizes rules for virtual asset providers

Argentina’s securities regulator has finalized rules for virtual asset service providers (VASPs), which cover general codes of conduct and custody requirements for cryptocurrency exchanges and other platforms facilitating digital asset transactions.  The regulations were published on March 13 by the National Securities Commission, also known as CNV, under General Resolution No. 1058.  According to a […]

Watch these Bitcoin price levels as BTC retests key $84K resistance

Bitcoin (BTC) circled $83,000 at the March 14 Wall Street open as traders set out requirements to flip bullish. BTC/USD 1-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView BTC price RSI teases key “bullish divergence” Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD gaining up to 5% on the day before consolidating. A characteristic lack of momentum at […]

Trump’s crypto task force should work with as much enthusiasm as DOGE

Opinion by: Kadan Stadelmann, chief technology officer, Komodo Platform The Crypto Task Force held a press conference in early February 2025. It struck the wrong tone. While the task force gave lip service to regulatory clarity, the goal seemed to placate the crypto industry, not bring about change that empowers individuals.  On Jan. 23, the […]

FTX liquidated $1.5B in 3AC assets 2 weeks before hedge fund’s collapse

Newly revealed court documents show that FTX secretly liquidated $1.53 billion in Three Arrows Capital (3AC) assets just two weeks before the hedge fund collapsed in 2022. The disclosure challenged previous narratives that 3AC’s downfall was solely market-driven. Once valued at over $10 billion, 3AC collapsed in mid-2022 after a series of leveraged directional trades […]

Why is Bitcoin price stuck?

Bitcoin (BTC) price has been consolidating within a roughly $5,500 range since March 9 as the $84,000 level represents stiff overhead resistance. Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and Bitstamp shows BTC price oscillating between $78,599 and $84,000, as shown in the chart below. BTC/USD daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView Key reasons why Bitcoin price remains flat […]

Bitcoin panic selling costs new investors $100M in 6 weeks — Research

Bitcoin speculators suffered losses of over $100 million in just six weeks thanks to panic selling, new research calculated. Data from onchain analytics platform CryptoQuant revealed the extent of recent capitulation by short-term holders (STHs). Bitcoin speculators run to the exit “in the red” Bitcoin (BTC) entities hodling coins between one and three months bore […]

Bitcoin panic selling costs new investors $100M in 6 weeks — Research

Bitcoin (BTC) speculators have secured losses of over $100 million in just six weeks thanks to panic selling, new research calculates. Data from onchain analytics platform CryptoQuant reveals the true extent of recent capitulation by short-term holders (STHs). Bitcoin speculators run to the exit “in the red” Bitcoin entities hodling coins between one and three […]

Calls for stricter rules on political memecoins after $4B Libra collapse

Industry voices warned that politically endorsed cryptocurrencies must adopt stronger investor protections and liquidity safeguards to prevent another major market collapse. Investor sentiment remains shaken after the Libra (LIBRA) token, which was endorsed by Argentine President Javier Milei, suffered a $4 billion market cap wipeout due to insider cash-outs. According to blockchain analytics firm DWF […]