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The blockchain trilemma reared its head once more at Consensus in Hong Kong in February, to some extent, putting Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, on the back foot – having to reassure attendees that hyperscalers like Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure are not a risk to decentralisation. The point was made that major blockchain projects need hyperscalers, and that one shouldn’t be concerned about a single point of failure because: Advanced cryptography neutralizes the risk Multi-party computation distributes key material Confidential computing shields data in use The argument rested on the idea that ‘if the cloud cannot see the…

Nasdaq-listed SharpLink Gaming Ltd. (NASDAQ: SBET) has achieved a significant milestone in cryptocurrency investment, generating $36 million in cumulative $ETH staking rewards through strategic Ethereum accumulation. The company announced this achievement on March 15, 2025, revealing that its Ethereum holdings have produced 15,464 $ETH in staking income since beginning its focused accumulation strategy. This development highlights the growing institutional adoption of proof-of-stake blockchain networks for generating passive income. SharpLink’s $ETH Staking Rewards Achievement SharpLink’s recent announcement provides concrete evidence of Ethereum’s income-generating potential for institutional investors. The company reported earning over $1.1 million from staking its $ETH holdings in just…

LatAm splits: El Salvador tokenizes SMEs, Brazil eyes $BTC reserves, Argentina curbs wallet wages. Summary El Salvador targets $100m in tokenized SME funding via COIN–Stakiny, using EVM tech, biometric wallets, and CNAD oversight for equity tokens. Brazil’s RESBit bill would let the state buy $BTC up to 5% of FX reserves, store in cold wallets, and accept $BTC for taxes with income-tax breaks on digital assets. Argentina’s Senate dropped digital wallet salary deposits after banking lobbying, keeping wages in bank accounts despite strong wallet usage amid inflation and past freezes. Three Latin American countries have adopted contrasting approaches to cryptocurrency…

A U.S. federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) against crypto lender BlockFills in a lawsuit brought by Dominion Capital, temporarily freezing assets tied to the dispute, according to a filing seen by CoinDesk. In a complaint dated February 27, Dominion alleged that BlockFills misappropriated and unlawfully retained millions of dollars’ worth of customer crypto assets, commingled client assets and concealed heavy losses. Dominion claimed BlockFills concealed the misuse of customer funds and refused to return the company’s assets after suspending withdrawals in February. As part of the complaint, the investment firm sought an asset freeze to protect…

According to a new report published by cryptocurrency analytics company CryptoQuant analyst Maartunn, derivatives trading activity on Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, is showing a remarkable increase. The analysis noted that the Futures/Spot ratio on the exchange rose to approximately 5.1, the highest level seen since mid-2023. This ratio measures how much larger the trading volume in futures markets is compared to the spot market. According to current data, futures trading on Binance generates more than five times the trading volume of the spot market. This indicates that trading activity in the market is increasingly shifting towards…

Tron, a renowned blockchain network, is displaying a remarkable performance in terms of revenue. In this respect, Tron has officially jumped to the 1st rank in the blockchain sector, outperforming all the other competitors. As per the data from DefiLlama, Tron has successfully generated a total of $947,419 over the past 24 hours. Apart from that, the weekly and monthly performances also show Tron’s consistent progress, indicating the growing adoption. Tron ranked #1 in revenue, far ahead of other blockchains.In the past 24 hours, 7 days, and 30 days, its revenue reached $947K, $5.42M, and $24.96M.https://t.co/28rZKzvLEx pic.twitter.com/0GxrgEI11h — Lookonchain (@lookonchain)…

Grayscale Investments executed a significant cryptocurrency transfer on March 15, 2025, moving 6,511 Ethereum tokens valued at approximately $15.08 million to Coinbase Prime’s institutional platform. This substantial $ETH deposit represents one of the largest single institutional movements tracked by blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence this quarter. The transaction occurred during standard trading hours in New York, United States, and immediately captured attention across financial markets. Market analysts now scrutinize this transfer for potential signals about institutional cryptocurrency strategies. Furthermore, blockchain data provides transparent verification of the entire transaction process. Grayscale $ETH Deposit Analysis and Market Context Grayscale’s Ethereum transfer represents…

Milo, a U.S. cryptocurrency lending business that specializes in crypto-backed mortgages, has originated over $100 million in home loans, including the company’s largest single transaction to date, a $12 million crypto mortgage. The firm, which holds mortgage provider licenses in ten U.S. states with more to follow, has a perfect track record of zero margin calls across its mortgage portfolio, despite enduring consistently choppy periods of volatility for bitcoin and other cryptos, Milo said in a press release on Wednesday. The firm allows crypto holders to pledge their bitcoin or ether as collateral for loan amounts up to $25 million…

Dr. Ömer İleri, Deputy Chairman of the AK Party and Head of Information and Communication Technologies, made statements regarding the ongoing legal regulatory efforts concerning crypto assets. İleri stated that it is a natural process for efforts to establish a legal framework for crypto assets and similar emerging fields to come to the public’s attention. İleri, in his assessment of the issue, stated, “It is a natural and correct process for legal regulations to be developed regarding crypto assets and similar newly emerging fields, and for these studies to be brought to the public’s attention in various aspects. We, both…

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, announced a groundbreaking expansion of its derivatives offerings on March 16, 2025, with the launch of a perpetual futures contract based on a prominent South Korean stock exchange-traded fund. This strategic move bridges traditional finance and digital asset markets significantly. Binance Futures Expands into South Korean Equity Markets The new EWYUSDT Index Perpetual Contract represents a significant milestone for cryptocurrency derivatives. Binance scheduled the launch for 1:30 p.m. UTC on March 16, 2025. This product tracks the iShares MSCI Korea ETF (EWY), which follows large- and mid-cap South Korean stocks. Consequently, traders gain exposure…