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A new metric data report by Dune, a platform specializing in on-chain data analysis, shows that Base and Arbitrum are the leading layer-2 (L2) blockchains by on-chain activities and revenue generation. In terms of value transferred, Base and Arbitrum dominate the space with market shares of 55% and 35%, respectively, with Optimism coming at a distant third. Base and Arbitrum lead L2s in terms of value transferred in 2025. Source: Dune Analytics However, the new data provided information on the activities of L2 blockchains other than Base and Arbitrum, which are also leading in specific metrics such as value transferred…

Bitcoin has faced challenges in breaking above the $100,000 level this month, showing volatility as it struggles to close above this critical threshold. Despite this, Bitcoin continues to be one of the best-performing assets this year and is likely going to witness growth again. Bitcoin Investors Are Not Facing Losses In recent weeks, Bitcoin has managed to stay near its starting position despite the overall market volatility. While altcoins, particularly those in the ERC20 sub-sector, have faced significant selling pressure, Bitcoin has shown resilience. This relative stability is a positive indicator, demonstrating Bitcoin’s strength amid broader market weakness. The underperformance…

Ethereum’s supply on exchanges has dropped to its lowest level since November 2015, with just 8.97 million ETH available According to a Mar. 21 analysis by Santiment, this decline is largely due to the growing popularity of decentralized finance and staking. Sell pressure has decreased as more holders lock up their assets rather than keeping them on exchanges. Ethereum’s (ETH) exchange supply has decreased by 16.4% in the last seven weeks, indicating a long-term accumulation trend. https://twitter.com/santimentfeed/status/1902851984182669545?s=46&t=nznXkss3debX8JIhNzHmzw But this supply squeeze hasn’t benefited Ethereum’s price, at least yet. ETH has plunged 47% from its December high of $4,105 to its…

In 2025, 83% of institutional investors plan to increase their allocation of funds to crypto holdings, according to a report by Coinbase and EY-Parthenon. The report, which was published on Mar. 18 on Coinbase’s blog, collected opinions from decision-makers in 352 companies. It revealed that there is a growing belief that cryptocurrency will continue to yield strong returns. Over half (59%) of those surveyed plan to allocate at least 5% of their assets under management to digital assets this year. This shift signals that crypto is moving beyond its reputation as a niche investment and is becoming a core part…

Andre Cronje, known as the DeFi ‘Godfather,’ warned Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao against teasing a potential dog-themed meme coin launch, stressing that it could lead to scams targeting his crypto community. The founder of Sonic Labs urged CZ to fairly launch the project if that’s his plan. “…if you do this, just launch the CA and share instead, otherwise you will indirectly rug so much of your community. People will deploy tens if not hundreds of contracts and scam your followers. Just launch a fair one yourself,” Cronje said in response to CZ’s announcement about sharing a dog photo.…

WazirX voting on the restructuring scheme began on March 19 and will continue till March 28 for its 4.4 million users. WazirX recently partnered with Zodia Custody as part of its relaunch plans. It’s been several months since the WazirX hack happened in July 2024. The exchange has been making several announcements regarding paying back to its creditors. As per its previous intimation, the voting process on the proposed restructuring scheme finally began. It will dictate the course of action of WazirX and its creditors. The WazirX voting process on the restructuring scheme started on March 19 and will continue…

FoxWallet, a secured and multi-chained crypto wallet, has revealed its exclusive integration into Lava to enable effortless Filecoin ($FIL) transactions. FoxWallet leverages the cutting-edge RPC infrastructure of Lava to revolutionize $FIL transactions. With the rapidly growing blockchain infrastructure of DeFi, FoxWallet aims to solidify its position as a leader. Through this alliance, FoxWallet users leverage more reliable, faster, and completely decentralized transactions, mitigating the need for additional setup. 🦊🌋 FoxWallet x Lava: Roads Lead to Filecoin 🌍FoxWallet drives to Filecoin. And, Lava owns the roads.We’re excited to announce our latest integration: @FoxWallet now integrates Lava RPC for seamless $FIL management.…

Paolo Ardoino, the chief executive officer of stablecoin behemoth Tether, has taken aim at banking giant JPMorgan, claiming that its analysts are “salty” since they do not own the largest cryptocurrency. “Tether analysts say that JPM does not have enough Bitcoin,” he joked in a follow-up social media posts post. This comes after JPMorgan suggested that Tehter might have to liquidate various assets, including its vast Bitcoin holdings, in order to follow new stablecoin requirements that are under consideration in the U.S. As much as 34% of Tether’s reserves would be non-compliant under the STABLE bill, whose discussion draft was…

Ethereum price has imploded this year as it suffered a $244 billion wipeout, with its market cap crashing from $482 billion in November last year to $238 billion today. ETH has dropped below $2,000 and technicals suggest that it has more downside to run. So, why has ETH price plunged, and what next? Ethereum is no longer the most profitable player in crypto Third-party data by TokenTerminal shows that Ethereum is no longer the most profitable player in the crypto industry, a crown it held for years. The data shows that Ethereum has made just $215 million this year. While…

As bitcoin (BTC) looks to recover from its recent downturn, observers are looking to Wednesday’s Federal Reserve (Fed) rate decision to offer support, with some saying that an announcement to end the balance sheet runoff program, known as quantitative tightening, could be positive news for the market. The Fed will announce its rate review at 18:00 UTC, followed by Chairman Jerome Powell’s press conference half an hour later. The bank is unlikely to offer any surprises on the interest rate front, retaining the present range of 4.25% to 4.50%. Therefore, the focus will be on how policymakers plan to proceed…