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BitPanda, a regulated crypto assets platform in Europe, has now extended its reach in MENA region with a license in UAE from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority. BitPanda now holds a crypto brokerage license that allows it to serve retail and institutional investor clients. UAE clientele will be able to access over 500 crypto assets on BitPanda after it became the 17th crypto broker to be licensed by VARA. Lukas Enzersdorfer-Konrad, Deputy CEO at Bitpanda Group, noted that BitPanda seeks to ensure investors and financial institutions have access to a fully compliant digital asset platform. He adds, “This is just…

TaskOn is excited to announce its groundbreaking collaboration with byData AI to drive innovation and community engagement. This partnership strives to power up the community initiatives of byData AI, accelerating possibilities for blockchain developers and enthusiasts. Delighted to announce our collaboration with @byDataAI to accelerate their community growth and engagement initiatives!ByDataAI is a decentralized AI training ecosystem offering up to 500% APR through http://byCode. It empowers users to trade computation power, optimize AI… pic.twitter.com/uR4npKYPKj — TaskOn | Ultimate Web3 Community Growth Platform (@taskonxyz) March 24, 2025 TaskOn, a platform for Web3 growth and engagement, witnesses the alliance through its official…

James Howells, a computer engineer from Newport, is considering purchasing an entire landfill in the latest attempt to recover a hard drive containing 8,000 Bitcoin (BTC). The cryptocurrency stash was accidentally discarded in 2013 when Howells’ ex-girlfriend mistakenly threw away the drive. James Howells’ Bid to Save Bitcoin Fortune Howells has spent the past 12 years attempting to secure permission to search the Newport landfill on Docks Way. He is convinced that his lost cryptocurrency fortune is buried there. The landfill is expected to close during the 2025-26 financial year. “The council planning on closing the landfill so soon is…

Hong Kong digital asset company, IDA Finance teams up with Japanese banking group Progmat and other firms to develop a stablecoin remittance service between the two regions. According to a recent press release, IDA and Progmat Inc will also be working together with Japanese blockchain firm Datachain and cross-chain infrastructure provider TOKI to build a proof-of-concept or PoC that enables stablecoin cross-border transactions between Hong Kong and Japan. The PoC is meant to provide traders with an alternative asset for export-import transactions between the two regions using blockchain technology. It will also identify potential improvements and benefits that can be…

Popular legal expert Jeremy Hogan offers a speculative idea of why the U.S. government might include XRP in its potential strategic reserve. Attorney Hogan recently challenged how several crypto enthusiasts, particularly Bitcoin proponents, perceive government involvement in digital assets. Hogan Faults XRP Critics Recall that some Bitcoin proponents claim that XRP is not a suitable reserve asset. They argue that Ripple’s large holdings of XRP pose a centralized risk for its potential adoption as a reserve asset. However, in a recent X post, Attorney Hogan faulted these critics for evaluating XRP’s potential involvement in the U.S. digital asset strategic reserve…

Ethereum (ETH) might be heading into a period of higher volatility starting in April, according to Nick Forster, founder of Derive. Despite the current quiet market, Forster believes Ethereum’s low implied volatility, currently at monthly lows, is a key indicator that price swings could soon increase. Forster pointed out that the market’s expectation of future price moves for Ethereum is low right now. The 7-day implied volatility is at 59%, and the 30-day is at 45%, both showing a dip. Historically, these low levels haven’t lasted long, suggesting volatility could pick up. What’s the Short-Term Sentiment on Ethereum? The low…

Aethir launched its “try before you buy” Instant Play streaming technology for Doctor Who: Worlds Apart, a game developed by Reality+, enabling players to access the game without downloads. The cloud streaming integration aims to enhance player engagement and reduce user acquisition costs by allowing users to stream the game instantly within ads or web pages. SuperScale, an analytics and monetization firm, will manage the Instant Play acquisition campaign to optimize player onboarding. “The integration of Instant Play into Doctor Who: Worlds Apart is a testament to how cloud streaming can reshape the gaming industry,” said Paul Thind, Chief Revenue…

Qitmeer Network, a cutting-edge public blockchain dealing with ethical finance, has announced a new partnership with Flow3, a decentralized wireless network offering monetization of unutilized CPU power and internet bandwidth. The collaboration aims to use the AI-led infrastructure and blockchain technology for earning passive income apart from enhancing worldwide connectivity. The platform revealed this development on its official social media account. Exciting news! Qitmeer Network is teaming up with Flow3 to empower decentralized wireless networks! 🌐💡@flow3_tech transforms idle bandwidth and AI CPU power into rewards for users. Earn passive income while enhancing connectivity and bridging the digital divideVisit Flow3… pic.twitter.com/1N901lIp9f…

A key Bitcoin (BTC) momentum indicator that had previously signaled a breakout towards $70,000 has turned lower, coinciding with former US President Donald Trump’s escalating trade war rhetoric. Bitcoin’s Fundamental Momentum Indicator Turns Bearish Amid Trump’s Trade War Rhetoric While the indicator’s change is not a cause for concern, macroeconomic factors could create volatility in the market in the coming weeks. MACD Turns Negative, But Bitcoin Maintains Key Range The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) histogram, a widely used technical analysis tool to measure trend strength and changes, has turned negative on Bitcoin’s weekly chart. The MACD is calculated by…

This is a segment from the Empire newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. After watching hours of DAS panels of institutions being bullish on crypto, I have one thought: VC isn’t dead. I’m somewhat joking, but I think there are some really strong takeaways about the current state of venture capital in crypto. And they didn’t all come from the venture capitalists themselves! Take, for example, the Empire round-up filmed live on stage. It featured Avara’s Stani Kulechov, Skale’s Jack O’Holleran and, of course, Santiago Santos and Jason Yanowitz. One of the topics they discussed was the size of raises…