Web3’s UX problem — and how to fix it, feat. Ponder One

The latest episode of Hashing It Out dives into one of Web3’s most persistent challenges: usability. Host Elisha Owusu Akyaw speaks with Moe El-Shibib and Selim Sezgin, co-founders of Ponder One, about the hurdles preventing mainstream adoption and the technologies that could make blockchain interactions seamless for everyday users. The UX Roadblock Web3 continues to […]

Turkey tightens crypto regulations with new rules for exchanges, custodians

Turkey is advancing its cryptocurrency regulations with new rules for crypto asset service providers (CASPs). On March 13, Turkey’s Capital Markets Board (CMB) published two regulatory documents regarding the licensing and operations of CASPs, including crypto exchanges, custodians and wallet service providers. The framework grants the CMB full oversight of crypto platforms, ensuring compliance with […]

Turkey tightens crypto regulations with new rules for exchanges, investors

Turkey is advancing its cryptocurrency regulations with new rules for crypto asset service providers (CASPs). On March 13, the Capital Markets Board (CMB) of Türkiye published two regulatory documents related to the licensing and operations of CASPs, including crypto exchanges, custodians and wallet service providers. The framework grants the CMB full oversight of crypto platforms, […]

Will Bitcoin price reclaim $95K before the end of March?

Bitcoin’s price was up 3% after constant drawdowns since the end of January. The top cryptocurrency managed to rebound above $80,000 after a brief decline below the range on March 11. Bitcoin weekly chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView After the US core Consumer Price Index (CPI) came in lower than expected at 3.1% on March 12, Bitcoin’s […]

Lower leverage as positions grow

Bybit CEO Ben Zhou commented on a recent $4 million loss suffered by decentralized exchange (DEX) Hyperliquid due to an Ether whale’s high-leverage trade, noting that centralized exchanges (CEXs) face similar challenges. On March 12, a crypto investor walked away with $1.8 million and forced the Hyperliquidity Pool (HLP) to bear a $4 million loss […]

How to buy Bitcoin with a Credit Card: Beginner guide

Key takeaways Buying Bitcoin with a credit card offers nearly instant transactions and convenience, but it costs you higher fees and potential blocked transactions from card providers. Centralized exchanges like Coinbase and Kraken are the easiest reputable platforms on which to buy Bitcoin with credit cards. To protect yourself during transactions, only use trusted exchanges […]

Lazarus Group sends 400 ETH to Tornado Cash, deploys new malware

North Korean-affiliated hacking collective the Lazarus Group has been moving crypto assets using mixers following a string of high-profile hacks.  On March 13, blockchain security firm CertiK alerted its X followers that it had detected a deposit of 400 ETH (ETH) worth around $750,000 to the Tornado Cash mixing service.  “The fund traces to the […]

Nebraska governor signs bill to regulate crypto ATMs, citing growing fraud

The governor of Nebraska, Jim Pillen, has signed legislation to protect against cryptocurrency fraud as crypto ATM crime skyrockets in the United States. “Cryptocurrency is an important, emerging industry, and we’ve been working hard to build Nebraska into a cryptocurrency leader,” said Governor Pillen on March 12 following the signing of the bill.  “An important […]

ETH/BTC hits 5-year low as trader suggests rotation into stronger alts

Ethereum’s value against Bitcoin has hit its lowest level since mid-2020, with a crypto trader suggesting that it might be time to shift into higher-performing altcoins. “If still stuck on ETH, it is likely a good time to dump it to buy a higher beta altcoin,” economist and crypto trader Alex Kruger said in a […]