Monthly Archives: March 2025

South Carolina dismisses its staking lawsuit against Coinbase, joining Vermont

South Carolina has become the latest US state to dismiss its lawsuit against crypto exchange Coinbase over its staking services, which had accused the crypto exchange of offering unregistered securities. The lawsuit was officially dismissed in a joint stipulation between the crypto exchange and the South Carolina Attorney General’s securities division on March 27. “South […]

EU watchdog wants insurers’ crypto holdings 100% covered, citing volatility

The European Union’s insurance authority has proposed a blanket rule that would mandate insurance firms to maintain capital equal to the value of their crypto holdings as part of a measure to mitigate risks for policyholders. The new proposal — made by the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority in a Technical Advice report to […]

‘Our GPUs are melting’ — OpenAI puts limiter in after Ghibli-tsunami

ChatGPT creators OpenAI have introduced rate limits after a viral social media trend that saw nearly everything “Ghiblifyied” — turned into AI art in the style of the famous Japanese animation studio.  OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was one of the first to take part in the trend, posting a portrait of himself generated by the […]

SEC has officially closed its investigation into Crypto.com, CEO says

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has officially closed its investigation into Crypto.com, with no action taken against the crypto exchange, according to the firm’s CEO, Kris Marszalek. It comes seven months after the SEC issued a Wells notice to the crypto platform in August, signaling its intention to take legal action against the firm. […]

Best Time to Visit Santorini

When is the best time to visit Santorini Greece? The question of every fan of a good holiday. Dazzling sunsets. Whitewashed villages clinging to cliffs. Azure domes against an endless blue sky. Santorini isn’t just a postcard — it’s a living, breathing island where timing everything. But here’s the twist: the best time to visit […]

Best Hotels in Montana

Montana, often referred to as “Big Sky Country,” is known for its breathtaking landscapes, from majestic mountains to expansive plains. Whether you’re planning a relaxing getaway or an adventurous outdoor excursion, Montana offers a variety of exceptional accommodations to suit every traveler’s needs. Here’s a guide to some of the best hotels in Montana, ensuring […]

US DOJ says it seized Hamas crypto meant to finance terrorism

The US Justice Department (DOJ) seized more than $200,000 in cryptocurrency intended to benefit the militant group Hamas it said in a statement on March 27. The cryptocurrency with a total value of $201,400 was traced to fundraising addresses allegedly controlled by Hamas and used to launder more than $1.5 million in digital assets since […]

Getting crypto out of the ‘AOL era’ — Sandeep Nailwal

The current state of crypto is akin to the internet’s “America Online” (AOL) era during the late 1990s, when the user experience was clunky, technical, featured limited use cases, and moved at dial-up speeds, according to Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal. In an interview with Cointelegraph, Nailwal identified several key areas of development to improve user […]

$16.5B in Bitcoin options expire on Friday — Will BTC price soar above $90K?

Bitcoin (BTC) investors are preparing for the record-breaking $16.5 billion monthly options expiry on March 28. However, the actual market impact is expected to be more limited, as BTC’s drop below $90,000 caught investors off guard and invalidated many bullish positions.  This shift gives Bitcoin bears a crucial opportunity to escape a potential $3 billion […]