Monthly Archives: March 2025

The future of Ethereum scaling lies in hardware, not software

Opinion by: Leo Fan, co-founder of Cysic Running Ethereum today is like trying to play a modern game on a 1980s laptop — the outdated hardware would struggle to load, lag endlessly, and likely crash under the weight of new demands. Designed for a simpler blockchain era, Ethereum’s infrastructure can no longer keep up, processing […]

Nigeria’s new crypto tax policies may not drive the revenue it needs

In February, Nigeria sued Binance for unpaid taxes and introduced new cryptocurrency taxations in an effort to boost its faltering economy, but it may not have the intended effects. As the 53rd largest economy in the world, Nigeria is predicted to enjoy the highest average GDP growth between 2010 and 2050, according to Citigroup. However, […]

Trump turned crypto from ‘oppressed industry’ to ‘centerpiece’ of US strategy

US President Donald Trump has placed cryptocurrency at the center of his economic strategy, marking a major policy shift for the US blockchain industry, according to Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek. Trump hosted a White House Crypto Summit on March 7, signaling that he intends to make crypto policy a national priority and make the US […]

XRP price risks another 20% drop after ‘Digital Asset Stockpile’ letdown

As of March 8, XRP (XRP) faces mounting technical and fundamental pressures that suggest a possible 20% price decline in the near future. Drawing from recent market analyses and historical patterns, investors should watch three key signals. XRP price chart hints at 20% drop ahead XRP/USD is currently forming a symmetrical triangle on its weekly […]

50% of female crypto investors seek long-term wealth creation — Survey

Women are showing an increased interest in cryptocurrency investments, with the majority favoring long-term strategies and lower-risk assets like Bitcoin despite reporting a lack of industry knowledge, according to a new Bitpanda survey shared exclusively with Cointelegraph. According to the survey, 50% of female crypto investors prioritize long-term financial growth, with 49% holding digital assets […]

FDIC resists transparency on Operation Chokepoint 2.0 — Coinbase CLO

Some US government agencies continue to deny transparency regarding their role in Operation Chokepoint 2.0, a period during the Biden administration when crypto and tech founders were allegedly denied banking services, according to Coinbase chief legal officer Paul Grewal. The collapse of crypto-friendly banks in early 2023 sparked the first allegations of Operation Chokepoint 2.0. […]

How to utilize AI agents in decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms

Key takeaways AI agents in DeFi are self-operating apps that can help navigate by optimizing trading, adding risk management and market analysis without human intervention. These agents integrate with DeFi platforms through smart contracts, offering automation for tasks like portfolio rebalancing, yield farming and enhanced security. AI trading agents adapt to real-time market conditions, identifying […]

Coinbase to add 1,000 more US jobs in 2025, thanks to Trump — Brian Armstrong

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said that United States President Donald Trump’s strong support for crypto has led the exchange to go on a hiring spree in the US. “Coinbase is planning to hire about 1,000 people in the United States this year as a direct result of his actions already in the first 60 days […]

SBF sent to solitary confinement over Tucker Carlson interview: Report

Former FTX CEO Sam “SBF” Bankman-Fried has reportedly been sent to solitary confinement after taking part in an interview with right-wing political commentator Tucker Carlson, which was not approved by prison authorities. “This particular interview was not approved,” a representative for the US Bureau of Prisons told The New York Times on March 7. Bankman-Fried […]

US Bitcoin reserve prompts $370 million in ETF outflows: Farside

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw nearly $370 million worth of net outflows on March 7 as investors reacted to President Donald Trump’s plan for a US strategic Bitcoin reserve, according to data from Farside Investors.  The outflows indicate institutional investors are wary of Bitcoin (BTC) exposure after Trump’s March 6 executive order — which created […]