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Shiba Inu Listed on Walmart Majority-Owned Fintech Platform

ExchangesMar 23

In positive listing news, Shiba Inu is now available on OnePay, a U.S. consumer fintech platform. Shibizens, a Shiba Inu-focused X account, shares this information in a recent tweet. On March 20, OnePay announced an expansion of its crypto platform, adding 10 new assets that customers can buy, sell and hold directly in the OnePay app. This includes Shiba Inu. $SHIB is now live on OnePay. OnePay is a Walmart-majority-owned fintech app valued at $4B, with over 3M monthly active users. The app offers banking, savings, credit cards, BNPL, and investing. Crypto access starts from $1, with tracking, alerts, and…

Bryan Pellegrino: Base’s shift signals independence from OP Stack, why fragmentation is the future of blockchain, and the rising importance of interoperability for institutions

BlockchainMar 23

Key takeaways Base is breaking away from the OP Stack, signaling a major shift in Ethereum’s layer two ecosystem. The move by Base reflects a reaction to being perceived as second-class citizens in the scaling roadmap. Switching chains to follow outdated trends is not a strategic move. Layer twos that don’t inherit layer one’s security may become independent blockchains. The super chain’s development is now more focused on speed and pragmatism. Fragmentation in the Ethereum ecosystem may increase as $ETH alignment loses its premium. High coordination costs make independent work more efficient in tech development. Base holds 120 million OP…

TradingRazor Partners With Manadia To Advance AI-Driven DeFi Trading Systems

DeFiMar 23

Manadia, a data settlement and AI coordination infrastructure with expertise in enabling verifiable execution across various blockchain networks, today announced a strategic partnership with TradingRazor, an AI-powered multi-chain trading intelligence platform that helps traders to capture opportunities in today’s rapidly moving crypto market. The collaboration enabled TradingRazor to integrate Manadia’s technology to introduce a new, strong layer of network security and verifiable workflows in its trading platform. TradingRazor is an AI-driven signal analysis platform serving the needs of multi-chain traders. Its on-chain analytics offer real-time intelligence to crypto traders and investors, helping them to interpret market data and respond to…

Ethereum at the Crossroads – Breaking 0.03250 BTC is the Key to Reigniting the Altcoin Bull Market

EthereumMar 23

The current state of the crypto marketplace is marked by a profound sense of uncertainty. This state has often been referred to as “no man’s land,” and Bitcoin has consistently been the coin that elevates all others. However, at this moment, the dynamic between Bitcoin and Ethereum, is characterized by a tedious sideways grind. For traders, having a very low amount of volatility from the $ETH/$BTC ratio is not just a period of little movement; it is an elastic band ready to snap at a definitive event. The 0.03250 $BTC Resistance – A Line in the Sand Technical analyst Michaël…

Ben Habib: UK’s leaders are unworthy; a new political force is essential

RegulationMar 23

Key Takeaways The UK lacks political leaders worthy of the prime minister role, indicating a leadership crisis. A new political force is essential to address the UK’s underlying issues effectively. Joining the Reform party may compromise the integrity of genuine political conversion. Politicians responsible for current problems should face higher scrutiny. The voting public desires change but lacks clarity on the necessary reforms. Collective decision-making often yields better outcomes than individual judgments. The British public is aware of issues but unclear on the needed structural reforms. Nigel Farage is criticized for lacking a coherent political philosophy. Farage’s political actions are…

Japan to Triple Prison Terms for Unregistered Crypto Sales

LegalMar 23

Japan’s Financial Services Agency will dramatically tighten penalties for unlicensed cryptocurrency sales, Nikkei reported on March 16. Maximum prison terms will more than triple, from 3 to 10 years, under the proposed revision. The move marks Japan’s clearest signal yet that it will regulate crypto as a full-fledged financial product, not a payment tool. Penalties Align With Securities-Grade Enforcement Fines will also rise sharply, from ¥3 million ($20,000) to ¥10 million ($67,000), or to the combined penalty. The changes come as crypto oversight shifts from the Payment Services Act to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act. The migration places digital…

Bithumb’s CEO tipped to survive regulatory storm that took down Upbit exec

ExchangesMar 23

Despite a costly $43 billion dollar mistake, a looming 6-month suspension and having to pay the highest fine ever for a South Korean VASP, Bithumb’s board members intend to reappoint the current CEO, Lee Jae Won. The executive’s reappointment would not have even been a matter for consideration if not for a legal loophole that might not be around forever. Under South Korean law, crypto exchanges are not legally classified as financial institutions, giving Bithumb’s board the opportunity to propose the reappointment of the current CEO rather than him being forced to step down. Bithum’s CEO could be coming back…

Altura ($ALU) Leads the Top Crypto Projects by Weekly TVL Growth

DeFiMar 23

DeFiLlama, the largest data aggregator and dashboard for Decentralized Finance (DeFi), has revealed the list of Top Crypto Projects by weekly TVL Growth. Total Value Locked (TVL) means the total dollar value of cryptocurrency assets locked within a certain decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol. Altura ($ALU) stands at the first position with $10.2M in TVL, after getting the change of +45.4%, in the list of other top projects over the past 7 days, with a market cap of $4.3M. TOP PROJECTS BY WEEKLY #TVL GROWTH$ALU $F $APW $QUBIC $CFG $RAIN $DRV $NOTE $SPK $EUL pic.twitter.com/rWBZ417epc — PHOENIX – Crypto News &…

Ethereum Price Drops Toward $2,000, Pressure Mounts on Key Support

EthereumMar 23

Ethereum price started a sharp decline below the $2,220 zone. $ETH is now consolidating above $2,020 and might aim for a recovery wave if it climbs above $2,110. Ethereum started a sharp decline below the $2,200 zone. The price is trading below $2,120 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There are two bearish trend lines forming with resistance at $2,120 and $2,165 on the hourly chart of $ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move down if it stays below the $2,165 resistance. Ethereum Price Turns Red Ethereum price failed to stay above $2,220 and started a…

Aaron Klein: The Fed’s payment system is stuck in the past

RegulationMar 23

Key Takeaways The Fed’s development of new payment systems has been significantly delayed. Payment system improvements by the Fed are often reactive rather than proactive. Current payment systems operate like batch processes, which are outdated. Access to funds after a paycheck is issued should be immediate. Uncertainty in fund availability creates challenges for financial management. Many people using check cashing services actually have bank accounts. Immediate cash access is a primary reason for using check cashers. The Federal Reserve is criticized for not addressing delayed payments effectively. Real-time payments do not require blockchain technology. The Federal Reserve has been neglecting…