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In a significant move for the digital asset ecosystem, Binance Wallet has officially commenced the Token Generation Event (TGE) for the PRL token, marking a pivotal moment for participants and the broader cryptocurrency market on March 21, 2025. This launch follows a structured pre-event subscription window exclusively for holders of Binance Alpha Points, underscoring a growing trend of reward-based participation in major crypto launches. Furthermore, the event gains substantial credibility with the prior announcement from leading U.S. exchange Coinbase regarding its intention to list the PRL token, signaling strong institutional interest from the outset. Binance Wallet PRL Token Launch Mechanics…

Bitdeer’s Norwegian subsidiary signed a construction agreement with DCI to convert its Tydal facility into a 180-megawatt artificial intelligence (AI) data center targeting completion by December 2026. Bitdeer Targets Europe AI Data Center Market Tydal Data Center AS (TDC), a subsidiary of Bitdeer Technologies Group (Nasdaq: BTDR), contracted Data Center Installations AS (DCI) on March 30 to design and build the expanded facility at the Kirkvollen industrial site in Tydal municipality, Trøndelag county, Norway. DCI, a Norwegian contractor specializing in critical infrastructure and part of Sparc Group AB since 2025, will manage the project end-to-end, covering design, planning, installation, testing,…

For crypto stakeholders, February 14 (Valentine’s Day) this year won’t be about celebrating love. Instead, it’ll be about the 13F filings that are expected to be due on the same date, and people will be looking for answers as to how the October 10 crash happened. Technically, while 13F filings are due 45 days after the end of the calendar year, that date this year falls on a Saturday. Then, there’s another federal holiday (Presidents’ Day) on Monday, February 16. Hence, the SEC deadline automatically rolls over to the next business day, which is February 17. The 13F filings and…

South Korea’s National Tax Service (NTS) is moving to select a private custody provider for seized crypto assets after a February press release exposed a wallet recovery phrase and triggered the unauthorized transfer of confiscated tokens. On Feb. 26, the NTS accidentally exposed a crypto wallet seed phrase in an official press release, resulting in the unauthorized transfer of crypto tokens valued at about $4.8 million. The release included an image of a Ledger cold wallet and a sheet of paper showing the mnemonic phrase without being blurred. Citing people familiar with the matter, ZDNet Korea reported that the agency…

Aster traded near $0.67, maintaining support above $0.66 as it rolled out $USD1-denominated perpetual markets in collaboration with $WLFI, strengthening its derivatives offering. The new $USD1 pairs introduce zero maker fees, lower taker costs, and reward programs, while also allowing traders to use $USD1 as collateral similar to major stablecoins. Continued expansion through new listings and incentive programs reflects Aster’s push to build deeper liquidity ahead of its upcoming Aster Chain mainnet launch. Aster’s native crypto ($ASTER) continued to edge higher over the past 24 hours, with the token trading near $0.6713 after seeing a gain of 1.73%. The move…

Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest continued reducing its exposure to crypto exchange Coinbase on Friday, unloading $22 million worth of shares across multiple exchange-traded funds (ETFs) while adding to its position in digital asset platform Bullish. According to ARK’s trade disclosures, the firm sold 92,737 Coinbase Global shares from the ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK), 32,790 shares from the Next Generation Internet ETF (ARKW) and 8,945 shares from the Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF). The combined transactions totaled 134,472 shares, worth around $22.1 million. The sale came as ARK Invest, led by Cathie Wood, has reversed course on Coinbase, selling 119,236 COIN worth…

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) published FAQs on March 20 that formally align capital haircut treatment for crypto assets with the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) existing framework. The guidance clarifies how futures commission merchants (FCMs) and derivatives clearing organizations (DCOs) should handle crypto collateral under existing staff letters. How the New Haircuts Work The FAQ specifies that FCMs holding proprietary positions in Bitcoin ($BTC) and Ether ($ETH) should apply a minimum 20% capital charge. Payment stablecoins receive a 2% haircut. Both rates mirror the SEC’s Division of Trading and Markets guidance for broker-dealers. The CFTC stated it considered…

According to the latest data, $XRP Spot ETFs recorded a net inflow of $45 million over the past week. This accumulation stands in stark contrast to the wider digital asset sector, where Bitcoin and Ethereum funds have faced significant outflows amid a crash that sent sentiment plunging to multi-year lows. Ethereum bled $149 million while BTC lost a total of $80 million. Institutions ‘buy the dip’ There was a massive daily inflow on Friday, Feb. 6, which helped to push these products firmly in the green on the week-long timeframe. Institutional desks appear to have treated the volatility as a…

Senate Republicans have reportedly reached near-complete agreement on stablecoin yield provisions in the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act) following a closed-door meeting on March 20. The session included White House Crypto Council Executive Director Patrick Witt alongside Senators Cynthia Lummis, Thom Tillis, and Tim Scott, according to multiple reports from attendees and legislative staff. What Happened Behind Closed Doors Lummis’ press team described stablecoin yield negotiations as 99% resolved. The digital asset portions of the bill were said to be in a strong position. According to the update, the remaining friction is political rather than technical. “We’re 99%…

In a landmark move for digital currency adoption, the fintech platform One Pay, backed by retail giant Walmart, has officially integrated Shiba Inu ($SHIB) as a viable payment method, enabling users to transact for everyday goods and services directly through its application. This strategic integration, first reported by Watcher.Guru, signals a pivotal shift in how major financial service providers view meme-inspired cryptocurrencies, potentially bridging the gap between speculative digital assets and practical, real-world utility. The development arrives amidst a broader industry trend where established corporations are cautiously yet progressively embracing select cryptocurrencies to cater to evolving consumer demand and technological…