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Nicholas Hammer, co-founder and CEO of crypto lender Blockfills, has recently stepped down from his leadership role, according to a person with direct knowledge of the matter. The firm’s website now lists Joseph Perry as the interim CEO. The change of leadership comes as the firm has suffered losses of around $75 million and suspended client deposits and withdrawals earlier this month. Blockfills is also said to have urged some clients to withdraw their crypto assets before the platform halted deposits and withdrawals on Feb. 11, the person said, who spoke on condition of anonymity as the matter is private.…

In a significant development for the global cryptocurrency landscape, South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party is poised to introduce a pivotal stablecoin bill as early as next week, marking a crucial step toward formalizing the nation’s digital asset framework in February 2025. This legislative push follows extensive consultations and aims to bridge the gap between rapid technological innovation and necessary financial oversight. Consequently, the move signals South Korea’s intent to solidify its position as a forward-thinking hub for blockchain technology while ensuring consumer protection and market stability. South Korea’s Stablecoin Bill: A Legislative Timeline The initiative stems directly from the party’s…

Public Bitcoin Miners are Dumping Bitcoin for AI, a Historic Mistake There is no doubt about it, this is the age of AI. Corporations are cutting their workforces in half to invest cash flow into hardware, while the stock market remains near all-time highs, mostly thanks to FAANG. OpenClaw, a self-hosted AI agent, has more stars on GitHub than Linux and React, while even Jack Dorsey is taking harsh measures to restructure Block in the face of digital, artificial intelligence. But how much of this AI wave is hype, and how many of the companies that build its infrastructure will…

Russian authorities have initiated a criminal investigation into Telegram co-founder and CEO Pavel Durov, according to state media reports. Durov is being investigated in Russia as part of a criminal case involving allegations of facilitation of terrorist activities, official state publication Rossiyskaya Gazeta reported on Tuesday, citing the Federal Security Service (FSB). Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov reportedly confirmed the investigation, saying the news reports were based on materials from the FSB, which was “carrying out its functions.” The latest news adds to an ongoing pressure campaign against Telegram in Russia since state media regulator Roskomnadzor tightened messenger restrictions in early…

The tokenized US Treasury market has surged by over $1 billion since the beginning of 2026, despite macroeconomic uncertainty and concerns over the US government’s growing national debt. Tokenized US Treasurys are government debt instruments that are a form of real-world assets (RWAs) represented onchain by a token. The market capitalization of tokenized Treasurys climbed to more than $10.8 billion at the time of writing from $8.9 billion on Jan. 1, according to data from RWA.xyz. The tokenized US Treasury market has grown to over $10.8 billion. Source: RWA.xyz. The tokenized US Treasury market has surged 50x since 2024, according…

Lawmakers in Arizona have taken a significant step toward formalizing state-level engagement with digital assets by advancing legislation that would create a Digital Assets Strategic Reserve Fund, allowing the state to hold, invest and potentially lend seized cryptocurrencies. Summary Arizona lawmakers advanced Senate Bill 1649, which would create a Digital Assets Strategic Reserve Fund allowing the state to hold, invest and potentially lend seized cryptocurrencies. The fund would be administered by the State Treasurer and capitalized using confiscated or forfeited crypto assets rather than taxpayer funds. Eligible assets include Bitcoin, $XRP and DigiByte, marking a notable step toward formal state-level…

Meta is weighing integrating stablecoins into its family of social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. A company spokesperson stressed that the company has no plans to issue its own stablecoin after previous crashes with regulators. Social media giant Meta is exploring how it can integrate stablecoins into its vast social media platforms, sources with knowledge of the matter have revealed. Speaking to one crypto news outlet, one of the sources revealed that the company’s stablecoin plan centers around a partnership with a third-party that would handle the heavy lifting. The project is set to begin early in the…

FedEx has initiated a big court battle by suing the government to provide all the money back on the tariffs. Those funds were charged by Donald Trump. FedEx is currently the first large company to open up to the challenge of the $175 billion of revenue being gathered on the policy and this case stands to be a strong legal precedent. 🚨JUST IN: FedEx has filed a lawsuit seeking “full refund” over Trump tariffs.The suit appears to be the first by a major company seeking refund from the $175B in duties paid after the Supreme Court ruled Trump’s IEEPA tariffs…

WORLD3, a renowned project merging Web3, autonomous agents, and artificial intelligence (AI), has partnered with PlaysOut, the first Mini Game Layer built to power gamified experiences across super-apps worldwide. This partnership is aimed at merging AI agents with mini-game infrastructure for a better Web3 experience. 🌐 WORLD3 × PlaysOut 🤝We’re excited to collaborate with @itplaysout, the first Mini Game Layer designed to power gamified experiences across Super-Apps globally. 🚀PlaysOut transforms everyday apps into engagement engines — embedding instant mini-games, rewards, and seamless… pic.twitter.com/SH0JAxZ6KY — WORLD3 (@WORLD3_AI) March 9, 2026 WORLD3 already has an impressive history in making successful partnerships with…

The USDT0 stable token closed 2025 with a strong milestone, reinforcing its position as a major stablecoin market, showing stability in the wider crypto market despite ongoing performance declines driven by macroeconomic risk and geopolitical uncertainties. According to data shared today by market analyst Token Terminal, USDT0’s stablecoin transfer volume climbed to an all-high time level of $344.8 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025, marking another period of market expansion, a significant rise from the record set in the third quarter of the year. USDT0 is a new form of stablecoin launched in early January 2025 by Tether (the…