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Coinbase recently launched some U.S.-regulated futures products, but bypassed XRP despite its legal clarity, prompting a reaction from Fox Business journalist Eleanor Terrett. The company filed to launch the products on March 7 through its Coinbase Derivatives division. Despite introducing these offerings earlier in the month, the cryptocurrency platform neglected to effectively publicize the development, resulting in limited visibility. Notably, Coinbase filed with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to list futures contracts based on three crypto assets, including Dogecoin (DOGE), Litecoin (LTC) and Bitcoin Cash (BCH). Coinbase Derivatives LLC quietly filed certifications with CFTC to list US regulated…

This year’s bull market has seen a resurgence of many crypto narratives from yonder cycles, including crypto gaming. In that sector the Ronin network – whose game Axie Infinity reigned over the last gaming moment – is back again. Since the start of 2024, Ronin’s user base has ballooned over 700%, according to Token Terminal, growing faster than Solana’s meme coin-fueled DeFi landscape as well as TON, the on-chain home for messaging app Telegram’s mounting crypto efforts. A single game has fueled Ronin’s resurgence: Pixels. The low-fi farming game sees players set up plots of digital land and embark on…

The Stratum Reference Implementation (SRI) team has unveiled SRI 1.0.0, a new milestone in their journey to decentralize and optimize bitcoin mining, according to a press release sent to Bitcoin Magazine. This latest release is now available for immediate testing and seamless integration. Some key highlights of SRI 1.0.0 include: Miners can connect to SV2 pools without upgrading existing SV1 firmware through Translation Proxy or directly using an SV2 firmware device like BraiinsOS. Miners have the flexibility to run their bitcoin nodes, construct templates, and declare them to the SV2 Pool. The implementation of pool fallback functionality ensures continuity in…

Ethereum layer-2 scaling network Optimism has announced that it will begin testing out its fault proof system on Ethereum’s Sepolia testnet, with plans to deploy this on the Ethereum mainnet within the year. Optimism currently lacks fully operational fault proofs, requiring users to trust the protocol’s programming or the “security council” that oversees the network to keep withdrawals secure. This has, in turn, exposed Optimism to criticism from advocates of rival blockchains. What are fault proofs? Fault proofs are a crucial component of rollup networks like Optimism, which bundle user transactions and settle them on Ethereum for lower costs. These…

Chinese state media are warning investors against investing in cryptocurrency amid the Bitcoin rally. The state-run Economic Daily noted on Sunday that investors should remain cautious about the risks associated with bitcoin and products whose value is tied to cryptocurrencies. The newspaper quoted Beijing-based lawyer Xiao Sa, who noted the recent approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the United States. The approval has lowered the entry barrier for foreign investors and increased trading activity in the market, he said. He also emphasized that foreign Bitcoin ETF intermediaries cannot sell related financial products to Chinese citizens. In addition, residents of Mainland…

John J. Ray III, the chief exec of the FTX estate, has filed a statement in Sam Bankman-Fried’s sentencing to “correct material misstatements and omissions in the sentencing submission” made by Bankman-Fried’s team. Specifically, Ray challenged the narrative that Bankman-Fried’s team presented that “the money was there — not lost.” Ray described this claim as “categorically, callously, and demonstrably false.” Bankman-Fried and his team have been working to downplay losses from the collapse of FTX and Alameda Research, in part because any losses will likely affect his sentencing. No, FTX hasn’t recovered all funds and isn’t restarting soon Read more:…

VeChain hackathon at Cambridge sets new industry standards. 52 projects launched, $30,000 prize, 250+ participants showcase blockchain innovation. Winners address sustainability: Meatless, Carbonic, DishDeal tackle food-related challenges. The recent VeChain hackathon at Cambridge University has left a lasting mark on the blockchain community, setting new standards for innovation and collaboration. With a record-breaking turnout of over 250 participants, the event showcased the immense talent and creativity within the blockchain space. From the line stretching round the block to the projects launched, our @vechainofficial x @BCG hackathon at Cambridge Uni was one for the history books 📚✅ 52 projects launched on…

Quick Take Data from BitMEX shows March began with the first total outflow since Feb. 21. The day saw an outflow of $140 million, significantly impacted by a massive $492 million outflow from the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), marking one of the largest single-day outflows. According to BitMEX data, the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) has experienced outflows totaling $8.9 billion. Despite this significant outflow, the assets under management (AUM) of GBTC only decreased by $1.6 billion, moving from $28.6 billion to $27 billion, as reported by ycharts. This relatively small decrease in AUM, in the face of large outflows, can…

Thala, a Move-based decentralized finance (DeFi) platform, announced today its deployment on Ethereum’s layer-2 (L2) blockchain Movement. Movement is the first L2 combining the Move programming language with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), and now will be powered by Thala’s decentralized exchange (DEX), stablecoin, liquid staking, and token launchpad services. Thala’s Automated Market Maker DEX, Thala Swap, is at the heart of its offerings, providing efficient swaps and deep liquidity through various pool types. The Move Dollar ($MOD), an over-collateralized stablecoin, and $sthAPT, a liquid staking solution, are key components of Thala’s suite, which will now extend their functionalities to…

Amid a tumultuous week for the crypto market, ETH whales have made substantial moves, cashing out millions before Ethereum’s price downturn. In the past four days of market downtime, three smart traders have offloaded a staggering 26,946 ETH, equivalent to a jaw-dropping $95.7 million. Their combined profits stand at an impressive $39 million, according to data from Spot On Chain. The first trader, identified as “0xb82,” executed a strategic move, selling 7,300 ETH for $24.4 million in stablecoins via Binance, netting a handsome profit of 22.7%, which is equivalent to a remarkable $4.59 million. Not far behind, “0xebf” deposited 8,870…