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In a significant development for decentralized finance, the Aster decentralized exchange has officially launched its proprietary mainnet staking feature, marking a pivotal expansion of its ecosystem services. This strategic move, announced globally on March 15, 2025, introduces a sophisticated dual-reward mechanism that could reshape user participation in decentralized exchange governance and security. The Aster staking platform now enables token holders to actively participate in network validation while earning competitive returns through carefully structured incentive programs. Aster Staking Architecture and Dual-Reward Mechanism The newly implemented Aster staking system operates through two distinct reward pools designed to encourage both network participation and…

Resolv Labs moved Sunday to reassure users after an exploit hit the issuance mechanics of its USR stablecoin, knocking the token off its dollar peg and prompting decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols with exposure to move quickly to contain any fallout. Cointelegraph reported earlier Sunday that an attacker exploited USR’s minting mechanics, creating tens of millions of unbacked tokens and dumping them through DeFi pools, which broke the stablecoin’s peg and prompted Resolv to pause protocol functions as it assessed the damage. The token dropped as low as $0.14 (86% below its intended $1 price) after the exploit before rebounding to…

The first couple of months of 2026 have forced the Ethereum community into a kind of introspection—one that goes beyond price, beyond technical upgrades, and into the question of what the network is actually trying to be. Even before this year, there has been a sense among builders and executives that Ethereum was on the verge of another growth phase—this time driven not by crypto-native users but by institutions and technology. Neobanks, as some argued, would quietly onboard millions by abstracting away the complexity of wallets and gas fees. Ethereum, in this framing, wouldn’t need to win users directly. It…

ARK Invest has returned to buying shares of Coinbase Global after trimming its position, adding roughly $15 million worth of stock across several of its actively managed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on Friday. The Cathie Wood-led asset manager purchased 66,545 Coinbase shares through the ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK), 16,832 shares through Next Generation Internet ETF (ARKW) and 9,477 shares through Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF), according to the firm’s daily trade disclosures. The buying activity coincided with a sharp surge in Coinbase stock. Shares closed the trading session at $164.32, up about 16.4% on the day, before edging higher in after-hours trading,…

An Australian Senate committee has handed down its report on the government’s proposed digital-asset regulatory framework, backing legislation that would bring crypto platforms and custody services under the country’s financial-services regime. The Senate Economics Legislation Committee said the bill represents a step toward modernizing oversight of digital assets, an industry lawmakers say is expanding rapidly but remains unevenly regulated. The move builds on earlier steps by Australian regulators, including mandatory AUSTRAC registration for crypto exchanges and Treasury consultations aimed at bringing digital-asset platforms within the country’s financial-services framework. The proposed Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Bill 2025, published on Sunday,…

TL;DR $XRP stabilizes near $1.50 as large outflows from Binance and Coinbase increase. Whale transactions above 1 million $XRP dominate withdrawals, reducing exchange supply. Mid‑sized investors also participate, while retail activity has minimal impact. The market for $XRP enters a stabilization phase after several days of volatility around the $1.50 level. Price action slows, while traders monitor whether the asset confirms continuation or shifts into a deeper retrace. However, on-chain data reveals a clear change in market behavior, driven by large-scale transactions. A report from CryptoQuant shows that high-value outflows dominate recent activity, with Binance acting as the main hub…

The decentralized finance (DeFi) sector is witnessing a rapid traction, growth, and evolution, with several decentralized exchanges (DEXs) achieving notable milestones. In this respect, OpenOcean has obtained the top position among DEXs in terms of volume in March. As per the data from DZap, the other top names on the list of key DEXs in line with volume take into account Paraswap and Nordstren. This swift advancement could pave the way for noteworthy expansion in the near future. Top DEXs by volume on DZap in March🥇 @OpenOceanGlobal🥈 @VeloraDEX (Paraswap)🥉 @nordstern_fiExecution is consolidating fast. Users just want the best price, not…

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Coinbase head Brian Armstrong said a ban on stablecoin rewards would “ironically” make the company more profitable. He even argues that the policy would harm customers. This comes in when the crypto market is dealing with increased selling pressure and sentiments dipping in “Extreme Fear.” In a recent post, Armstrong wrote that if a crypto rewards ban became law, Coinbase would benefit financially. This is because the exchange currently pays out large amounts in rewards to users holding $USDC. The stablecoin market cap is on a surge and hovers around $314 billion. Coinbase defends $USDC yield payouts Coinbase CEO in…

The regulatory provisions outlined in the US Digital Asset Market Structure Clarity Act, otherwise known as the CLARITY Act, threaten to give large financial institutions control over crypto, according to Dr. Friederike Ernst, co-founder of the Gnosis blockchain protocol. Regulations in the CLARITY crypto market structure bill assume that activity must pass through centralized intermediaries, which risks consolidating crypto rails in the hands of a few entrenched players, Ernst told Cointelegraph. The preface of the CLARITY crypto market structure bill. Source: United States Congress “Blockchain’s real breakthrough was not just a new financial infrastructure. It was the ability for users…