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The United Kingdom’s move to pause political donations in cryptocurrency is colliding with rising digital asset awareness among younger people, according to a new survey shared with Cointelegraph. Research by Coinbase Institute and JL Partners, shared with Cointelegraph, found that crypto, led by Bitcoin ($BTC), has overtaken traditional banking products as many young people’s entry point to understanding money, risk and financial opportunity. Just 43% recognize a Stocks & Shares Individual Savings Account and 20% a Help to Buy ISA, reflecting what the report describes as a “crypto first, TradFi second” re-ordering of financial literacy. The findings come as the…

Deepcoin is the first centralized exchange to integrate Polymarket event contracts, syncing quotes, liquidity and clearing so users can trade real‑world events with CEX tooling. Cryptocurrency exchange Deepcoin has entered a formal partnership with prediction market platform Polymarket to launch “Event Contracts,” marking the first time a centralized exchange has integrated directly with Polymarket’s real‑money event markets. Announced on April 1, the tie‑up allows Deepcoin users to access “real quotes and liquidity support synchronized with global top event markets” while trading through standard exchange accounts, according to a company statement reported by ChainCatcher. Under the new structure, both sides have…

Axelar Network, a decentralized blockchain designed to enhance interoperability and scalability across different blockchain ecosystems, today announced a strategic partnership with Solana, a high-performance blockchain known for scalability, rapid transaction speed, and low fees. The partnership enabled Axelar to integrate its decentralized interoperability network with Solana’s broad Web3 infrastructure for application chains to enhance cross-chain utility and liquidity on the Axelar platform. Powered by its native token (AXL), Axelar is a decentralized interoperability network that serves as a universal router, enabling efficient asset transfers and secure communication between more than 60 blockchains. In a cross-chain Web3 landscape, isolated networks hinder…

ManusPay, an AI-powered cryptocurrency payment platform that focuses on integrating digital asset payments into mainstream commerce, today announced a strategic partnership with Alpha Pulse AI, an institutional-grade market analytics platform designed to help traders interpret price action, volume behavior, market structure, and institutional flow in a unified chart environment. This collaboration enabled ManusPay and Alpha Pulse to join their respective networks to promote the accessibility and adoption of DeFi economic opportunities across the globe. Alpha Pulse AI is an advanced trading analytics system built for stocks, futures, forex, and crypto markets, and optimized for traders who seek a professional decision-support…

The Ethereum ecosystem is sending a clear signal of long-term conviction. In a move that has caught the attention of institutional analysts and on-chain sleuths alike, the Ethereum Foundation has officially staked approximately $93.28 million worth of its treasury holdings. The treasury deployment comes during a week when the network saw a total of 67,551 $ETH moved into staking contracts, effectively removing a massive amount of potential sell-side pressure from the open market. Ethereum Foundation’s Institutional Play Ethereum Foundation‘s decision to stake $93.28 million capital is more than just a treasury management move; it is a public display of network…

After collapsing approximately 54% from October highs just under $154, Robinhood (NASDAQ: HOOD) stock suddenly rallied 3.69% in the Wednesday, March 25, pre-market from $69.08 at the latest closing bell to $71.63 at press time. The main driver of the rally came from the decision reached by the online brokerage to approve a $1.5 billion share buyback program over the coming three years. Shiv Verma, Chief Financial Officer of Robinhood, reflected on the decision by stating: Robinhood is a generational company with a massive long-term opportunity. This authorization reflects the confidence of our management team and board in our ability…

The city council of Haverhill, Massachusetts is set to consider a ban on cryptocurrency ATMs following a proposal for an ordinance introduced on March 17. According to Haverhill City Council’s agenda, the government body is scheduled to review a crypto ATM ordinance introduced by Mayor Melinda E. Barrett. The proposal would amend the city code to prohibit cryptocurrency ATMs, an ordinance which received a unanimous 11 votes in the council’s March 17 meeting. Source: Haverhill City Council The ordinance cited potential risks to Haverhill residents due to “financial fraud, money laundering and lack of recourse” for ATM users. The city…

On-chain monitoring by Arkham Intelligence has recorded a large movement of Shiba Inu ($SHIB) tokens on centralized exchanges. Over the past 24 hours, the net inflow, according to “On-Chain Exchange Flow” for $SHIB, amounted to about 474.494 billion tokens, equivalent to nearly $3 million at current prices. Revolut lands 1.171 trillion $SHIB from Coinbase The main share of inflows was attributed to Revolut, which, among other financial services, allows its users to trade cryptocurrencies, including Shiba Inu. Here, an inflow of more than 1.171 trillion $SHIB was recorded, equivalent to $6.94 million. Further contributions came from Korean exchange Bithumb and…

Crypto has spent years obsessing over speed, fees and scalability. Now it may have to confront a more existential question: what happens when its core security breaks? That question is moving from theory to urgency. Quantum computers, machines that use the principles of quantum physics to process information in fundamentally different ways than today’s computers, could eventually solve the kinds of mathematical problems that underpin modern encryption. Discussions around post-quantum cryptography have intensified across the industry in recent weeks, especially after new research from Google and academic collaborators suggested that such systems could one day break widely used encryption, potentially…

Decentralized finance platform Aave is recording a rise in activity in Mantle, with deposits rapidly nearing the $1.5 billion threshold. The milestone shows the increasing trust of users in Layer 2 ecosystems and makes Mantle one of the fastest developing networks in the DeFi environment. Aave quickly approaching $1.5 billion deposits on @Mantle_Official. pic.twitter.com/cNVJUyQybK — Aave (@aave) April 3, 2026 Recent statistics as provided by Aave show that deposits on Mantle have been on a consistent upward trend in the past few weeks. As can be seen in the chart, there is a steep increase starting in late February, proceeding…