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Jump Trading to acquire stakes in Kalshi and Polymarket

RegulationMar 29

Jump Trading, a Chicago-based firm specializing in algorithmic and high-frequency strategies, has reached agreements to take small ownership stakes in prediction market operators Kalshi and Polymarket, Bloomberg reported Monday, citing people with knowledge of the arrangements. The investment would deepen the proprietary trading giant’s exposure to event-based wagering after it began providing market-making liquidity on Kalshi’s platform. As reported, the deal with Kalshi grants Jump a predetermined equity share, while its stake in Polymarket will scale up over time with the level of trading capacity Jump contributes in the US. Kalshi, a CFTC-regulated venue for trading contracts tied to real-world…

Will MrBeast Push Crypto on Kids? Senator Warren Raises Alarm Over Banking App

LegalMar 29

Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) requested information Monday regarding Beast Industries’ recent acquisition of Step, urging the company created by YouTube star MrBeast to move cautiously as it weighs crypto for the mobile banking app designed for young investors. In a letter sent to Beast Industries CEO Jeff Housenbold and MrBeast—whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson—the crypto critic argued that the firm’s history “raises concerns about its ability to manage a financial technology company, particularly one targeting children and teens.” The 12-page letter focuses on Step’s previous involvement in crypto. In 2022, the app announced that it had become the first…

Strategic $4.38 Million Move to B2C2 Reveals Institutional Crypto Surge

ExchangesMar 29

In a significant institutional cryptocurrency movement, Paxos executed a substantial transfer of 1,000 $PAXG tokens, valued at approximately $4.38 million, to an address associated with the prominent crypto market maker B2C2. This transaction, identified by blockchain intelligence platform Arkham, underscores the growing institutional activity within the digital asset space as of April 2025. The movement of such a large sum in a gold-backed digital asset highlights evolving strategies among major financial players. Furthermore, this transfer provides a concrete example of how traditional asset classes integrate with blockchain technology. Analysts closely monitor these flows for signals about market liquidity and institutional…

Onyx Protocol Announces Goliath Mainnet Launch, Bridging DeFi-TradFI Gap and Empowering Financial Institutions

DeFiMar 29

Onyx Protocol, a decentralized platform that enables peer-to-peer lending and borrowing of different digital assets, today announced the official launch of its Goliath mainnet. Based on its social media post shared today, Onyx announced that Goliath, a new Layer-1 blockchain network that aims to offer secure and seamless infrastructure for banks and financial service providers, is now live. Onyx Protocol is a DeFi platform built on the Ethereum blockchain, which offers efficient and secure lending and borrowing solutions to users. Powered by its decentralized infrastructure and native token, $XCN (Onyxcoin), Onyx enables both retail customers and institutional clients to lend,…

BlackRock Ethereum ETF Makes Strategic $32M Deposit to Coinbase Prime, Boosting Institutional Confidence

EthereumMar 29

In a significant move highlighting institutional cryptocurrency adoption, an address linked to BlackRock’s spot Ethereum ETF transferred 15,400 $ETH to Coinbase Prime, according to blockchain data analyzed by The Data Nerd on March 15, 2025. This transaction, valued at approximately $32 million, represents a substantial institutional movement within the digital asset ecosystem. Consequently, market observers are closely monitoring these developments for broader implications. BlackRock Ethereum ETF Executes Major Coinbase Prime Transfer The blockchain transaction occurred approximately seven hours before public reporting. On-chain analytics firm The Data Nerd identified and verified the wallet activity. This deposit follows the regulatory approval and…

DeFi Technologies unveils DVIO Index as a regulated crypto benchmark for institutional capital flows

RegulationMar 29

Bringing institutional discipline to digital assets, DeFi Technologies has introduced the dvio index to turn regulated capital flows into a forward-looking lens on crypto markets. A new benchmark built on real investor flows Launch details and strategic positioning From fragmented data to capital-flow intelligence Why Valour flows offer differentiated signals A diversified, rational investor base Index design and methodology Insights framework and barometers Business model and commercial roadmap Data, AI, and analytical infrastructure A differentiated vantage point on crypto markets About the companies behind the index A new benchmark built on real investor flows DeFi Technologies Inc., through its subsidiary…

The SEC just gave crypto its clearest win in years, but much of it could still be reversed

LegalMar 29

The crypto industry finally got the clear lines it spent years demanding from Washington. Six days after the SEC and CFTC unveiled their new crypto framework, the policy is now moving into the formal publication process through the Federal Register, giving the market a clearer sense of what this week's regulatory reset actually is and what it still is not. On Mar. 17, the SEC and CFTC said most crypto assets are not securities, drew a formal taxonomy, and handed staking, airdrops, mining, and wrapped tokens more breathing room than the market has seen in years. However, the new framework…

New regulations plan to cut off Russians from global crypto platforms

ExchangesMar 29

Russia is making it almost impossible for its citizens to trade or send cryptocurrency abroad with new legislation “legalizing” digital assets. A bill regulating coin transactions in the country is set to hit the floor of the State Duma within days. It brings restrictions, penalties and fines. The framework will also prevent global crypto platforms from operating in the Russian market unless they submit to Moscow’s control. Russians to have access to a handful of coins Russia is preparing to introduce long-awaited rules for cryptocurrency operations. The country’s finance ministry announced the respective bill will be filed with the lower…

Ethereum Gained 13.82% in Last Month and is Predicted to Reach $ 2,301.93 By Mar 31, 2026

EthereumMar 29

Disclaimer: This is not investment advice. The information provided is for general purposes only. No information, materials, services and other content provided on this page constitute a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or any financial, investment, or other advice. Seek independent professional consultation in the form of legal, financial, and fiscal advice before making any investment decision. Ethereum is down -4.78% today against the US Dollar $ETH/$BTC decreased by -2.18% today Ethereum is currently trading 9.74% below our prediction on Mar 31, 2026 Ethereum gained 13.82% in the last month and is up 0.59% since 1 year ago $ETH price is expected…

USD and yen-backed tokens compete for market share as Japan tests stablecoin waters

RegulationMar 29

Japan’s stablecoin market is heating up, with a number of new partnerships forming around the country’s first yen-backed stablecoin. Banks and major businesses are now piloting both yen- and dollar-backed stablecoins for real world payments. But a clear split is taking shape. While USD stablecoins dominate global transactions, yen-backed coins are being positioned as a low-cost, homegrown option for domestic commerce and business settlements. A dollar-yen divide At a souvenir shop in Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, travelers can now pay with USD stablecoins. The trial, led by Japanese fintech firm Netstars, runs through mid-February. She told Cryptopolitan that USD stablecoins made…