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XRP price faces uncertainty amid technical resistance and potential catalysts. Bitcoin Pepe, a meme-driven Layer-2 solution on Bitcoin, has emerged as an alternative investment opportunity. Bitcoin Pepe’s presale offers an alternative as XRP’s path remains unclear. XRP price fluctuations have kept investors on edge, with the token recently shedding 7.9% in just four days, dropping from $2.47 to a low of $2.23 earlier today. While uncertainty looms over XRP’s next move, another cryptocurrency, Bitcoin Pepe, is emerging as a compelling option. Built as a meme-driven Layer-2 solution on Bitcoin , Bitcoin Pepe promises instant transactions, ultra-low fees, and a novel PEP-20 standard for launching memecoins on the enduring Bitcoin blockchain. As XRP price watchers speculate on whether it will crash to $1.90 or rally to $3, Bitcoin Pepe’s presale —currently in Stage 7 at $0.0281 per token—offers a fresh investment avenue amid the altcoin turbulence. XRP price faces an uncertain path...

EOS Network will rebrand to Vaulta, a name change designed to highlight its pivot toward web3 banking. Vaulta comes with a token swap expected at the end of May. The EOS token saw a slight price gain following the announcement. EOS Network,a blockchain network known for its scalable operating system, has announced its rebranding. On March 18, the EOS Network revealed in a press release that it is renaming to Vaulta, a move that aligns with the platform’s shift to web3 banking. EOS plans to complete the official transition to Vaulta at the end of May, with this also involving a token swap. EOS to rebrand amid straegic shift EOS Network’s rebranding to Vaulta is a culmination of an effort that has taken several years of planning and development, the project said in the press release. A New Era of Finance Begins. After years of building the foundations behind the scenes, we’re excited to introduce Vaulta next frontier of finance Web3 Banking 🏦 With cryptocurrency’s rising ...

Ethereum (ETH) consolidates below $2k, testing a 5-year trendline. PepeX emerges as a fairer investment alternative with its upcoming presale and AI-powered meme coin launchpad. Investors are shifting their focus to the upcoming PepeX presale amid Ethereum uncertainty. As Ethereum (ETH) lingers in a precarious consolidation phase below the $2,000 mark, investors are increasingly turning their attention to alternative opportunities in the crypto space. The broader market remains jittery, plagued by macroeconomic uncertainty, trade war fears, and erratic US policy decisions under President Trump. However, amid this turbulence, a new contender, PepeX, is emerging as a beacon for those seeking fresh prospects. Billed as the world’s first AI-powered meme coin launchpad, PepeX promises a fairer alternative, drawing in degens and retail investors alike with its innovative approach and upcoming presale set to kick off on March 24, 2025. Ethereum (ETH) faces a critical juncture Ether...

ZachXBT has blasted the “Hyperliquid 50x leverage whale” as “a cybercriminal gambling with stolen funds.” The whale netted a $9 million profit despite efforts by crypto traders to liquidate the position. ZachXBT has previously unmasked bad actors and identified hackers, including those behind the Bybit hack in February 2025 On-chain investigator ZachXBT says the “Hyperliquid 50x leverage whale” that has attracted massive attention across X is “just a cybercriminal gambling with stolen funds.” The on-chain sleuth’s comment came as the whale closed their high-leverage trading position, 50x, with a notable $9 million profit. Despite efforts by crypto Twitter to marshal a liquidation for the Hyperliquid whale, the trader emerged unscathed – yet again. Hyperliquid 50x whale a criminal – ZachXBT says ZachXBT commented on this, revealing who the whale is and is not. He shared the investigative view via X: “It’s funny watching CT speculate on the “Hyperliquid whale” when in reality...

A March 27 meeting is being considered for a committee hearing on the selection of incoming SEC chair Paul Atkins US President Donald Trump selected Atkins in December following his presidential election win Atkins previously served as an SEC Commissioner from 2002 and 2008 under former President George W. Bush The confirmation of Paul Atkins as the next US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair is being delayed due to the submission of paperwork. That’s according to Eleanor Mueller, Semafor’s Congress reporter, who posted on X . She wrote: “Senate Banking Chair Tim Scott is eyeing March 27 for a committee hearing on Trump’s nominee to chair the SEC, Paul Atkins , I’m told. As I wrote earlier this month, the committee has been waiting for the White House to send over his paperwork.” Scooplet: Senate Banking Chair Tim Scott is eyeing March 27 for a committee hearing on Trump's nominee to chair the SEC, Paul Atkins, I'm told. As I wrote earlier this month, the ...

Changpeng Zhao’s cryptic message has sparked a massive surge in Mubarak memecoin value. CZ has reportedly bought $600 worth of $MUBARAK. Though the coin’s value has skyrocketed, it remains highly volatile with big swings. The cryptocurrency world is no stranger to sudden surges and wild speculation, but the recently launched Mubarak (MUBARAK) memecoin has taken this chaos to a new level. What began as a playful experiment has morphed into a financial frenzy, with traders and enthusiasts riding a wave of hype that’s pushed its market cap past $192 million as of March 18, 2025. Born on the Four.meme platform, a meme launchpad within the Binance ecosystem, $MUBARAK started as a community-driven token with modest beginnings. However, within days of its debut on March 13, 2025, it has exploded into the spotlight, fueled by a cryptic message from Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the former Binance CEO. The CZ tweet that set MUBARAK memecoin aflame CZ’s involvement, subtle yet unmistakable, ig...

Ethena Labs and Securitize are joining forces to launch Converge, a new blockchain for decentralized finance and tokenized assets. Converge will be Ethereum Virtual Machine-compatible and serve both retail and institutional DeFi. ENA price rose 5% to change hands above $0.38 following the announcement Ethena Labs and Securitize are teaming up on a venture that will see the crypto projects unveil Converge, a new blockchain built for tokenized assets and decentralized finance. Announced on Mar. 17, Converge will be a custom-built, Ethereum-compatible blockchain. The developers envision a platform that will cater to both everyday investors and deep-pocketed institutional players. Per a blog post introducing the new blockchain, the anticipated launch date is Q2 2025. Ethena, Securitize unveil Converge According to Ethena Labs, Converge is a blockchain platform designed to bridge the gap between traditional finance and DeFi. The technology behind the EVM-compatible chain will all...

Binance introduces zero-fee trading for all pairs in its Binance Wallet. The promotion will run for six months, a move that has traders excited. Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, has launched zero-fee trading for users on its Binance Wallet. The crypto exchange behemoth revealed this massive news via an announcement published on March 17. Per the exchange, the zero-fee trading offer will apply to all trading pairs within the Binance Wallet. Users will begin to enjoy the new support for six months, from Monday, March 17 2025 to September 17, 2025. Binance eyes user growth While Binance is already a major player in the ecosystem, the introduction of the zero-fee trading feature marks a significant shift in strategy and one that will push it further ahead in terms of user experience and adoption. The announcement, shared via Binance’s official channels, has sparked widespread excitement across the crypto ecosystem. Unlike previous promotions that targeted sp...

PepeX.fun comes to the ecosystem by making fair launches fair again. The meme launchpad’s PEPX presale goes live on March 24, 2025, with price at $0.02. An ambitious roadmap and the fact that PepeX could topple Pump.fun has investors excited. The meme coin world is on the cusp of a major upgrade as the world’s first artificial intelligence-powered launchpad sets for presale launch. PepeX will blend meme creation with AI to flip the script on a market that has long heaved under the negative effect of manipulation and insider schemes. For investors and the broader community, the era of snipers, rug pulls and failed tokens on Pump.fun is coming to an end. As Pump.fun hits a snag, the new era begins with PepeX (PEPX) launching its presale on March 24, 2025. PepeX begins meme coins’ new AI-powered era No doubt Solana-based Pump.fun has been the king of meme coin creation, launching 7.8 million tokens and raking in half a billion in fees. However, that’s all just stats for the tre...

The crypto market continues to struggle with downward pressure, with over $230 million in liquidations recorded in a single day. Per data from Coinglass , total liquidations were up 157% in the past 24 hours. Over this period, more than 95,478 traders had been liquidated. At the time of writing, the total liquidations stood at $232 million. Data showed the largest single liquidation order coming in on Binance for an ETH/USDT position valued at $5.59 million. ETH, XRP and SOL liquidations The crypto market ’s total capitalization stands at $2.8 trillion, with Bitcoin’s dominance at 58.9%. However, the latest wave of liquidations has hit traders hard, particularly those convinced the price was on the upward mend. With leveraged positions largely longs, most of the rekt positions were bullish bets. Coinglass data shows over $73 million and nearly $44 million are for Bitcoin and Ethereum. XRP and Solana also witnessed huge liquidation. Crypto price outlook As noted, Bitcoin (BTC) ...

Bounce Token soared more than 36% on Sunday, gaining to an intraday high of $36.17. Analysts predict a breakout for AUCTION price. Bounce Token (AUCTION) has surged by an impressive 36% over the past 24 hours, emerging as among top gainers in the 500 largest coins by market cap. Only Ancient8 (AB) with a staggering 109% in 24 hours and BinaryX (BNX) with 40% as surged by more. Notably, this price spike comes as most altcoins look to hold onto gains as Bitcoin hovers near $84k. Bounce Token price recap: A 36% surge in 24 hours According to CoinMarketCap data on March 16, 2025, Bounce Token (AUCTION) climbed 36% to reach an intraday high of $36.17. While the altcoin, native to the decentralised auction platform, remains about 49% from it’s all-time high of $70.56, it has seen significant gains in recent weeks. Bounce Token price chart by CoinMarketCap Per CoinMarketCap, AUCTION price has jumped by about 107% over the past seven days and 204% in the past month. These gains hav...

Hayden Davis, the alleged architect of the LIBRA and MELANIA meme coins, is back in the spotlight with the launch of a new token called WOLF. This move comes despite Davis being named in an Interpol notice, raising fresh concerns about his activities in the volatile world of digital currencies. Bubblemaps, Coffeezilla link Hayden to WOLF token According to a new report from blockchain analytics firm Bubblemaps, Davis is once again at the center of a questionable crypto venture—one that echoes the dramatic rise and fall of his previous projects. 1/ Hayden Davis launched a new token: $WOLF Now on an Interpol notice, the creator of LIBRA and MELANIA tried his best to hide it 🧵 ↓ pic.twitter.com/Ok6ev3JH4r — Bubblemaps (@bubblemaps) March 15, 2025 The investigation, conducted in partnership with popular YouTube investigator Coffeezilla (real name Stephen Findeisen), uncovered compelling evidence linking Davis to WOLF . WOLF, which appeared to capitalize on the fame of Jordan...

The cryptocurrency market is no stranger to volatility, and as prices dip, savvy investors and projects are seizing the moment to make bold moves. World Liberty Financial, a crypto project backed by Donald Trump’s family, is doubling down on crypto with fresh purchases. Meanwhile, Bitcoin Pepe , a meme coin with ambitious plans, is drawing attention from across the ecosystem. These developments come at a time when the broader crypto market is experiencing a downturn, presenting what some see as a golden opportunity. World Liberty Financial adds to portfolio with Avalanche, Mantle Although World Liberty Financial is significantly down on its investments in various cryptocurrencies, its doubling down on it. The project scooped Avalanche (AVAX) and Mantle (MNT) tokens for over $4 million. Specifically, WLFI acquired 103,911 AVAX tokens and 2.45 million MNT tokens for $2 million each. These purchases add to WLFI’s already substantial portfolio, which totals around $340 million invest...

Toncoin price surged more than 18% after Telegram founder Pavel Durov got approval to leave France. As the Telegram and Toncoin community celebrated, TON price rose to highs of $3.48. Toncoin (TON) price rose sharply after Telegram founder Pavel Durov, who has been under judicial scrutiny in France, reportedly received permission to leave the country. At the time of writing, TON, the native token of The Open Network, was up 18% at $3.48. The token traded as one of the top gainers in the past 24 hours, with daily volume rising 216% to over $514 million. Durov’s latest legal-related news largely contributed to this scenario. Telegram founder Durov allowed to travel to Dubai Durov, indicted in Paris for complicity in criminal activities linked to his encrypted messaging platform, left Le Bourget Airport near Paris on Saturday. According to sources cited by a local news outlet , authorities had returned Durov’s passport. The TON Foundation also confirmed the development, with perm...

Bitcoin Pepe presale nears $5M as Bitcoin (BTC) hits $85,263. Whales are buying BTC en mass, boosting confidence in Pepe’s L2 vision. The current Bitcoin Pepe presale price of $0.0281 offers a great entry point before the anticipated Q2 listing. As Bitcoin’s price rebounds, hitting an intraday high of $85,263.29 on CoinMarketCap and reclaiming its 200-day moving average, the crypto market is buzzing with renewed energy. Amid this rebound, Bitcoin Pepe , a pioneering layer 2 solution building Solana-style scalability on Bitcoin, is closing in on a $4.9 million presale haul. With the world’s only Bitcoin meme ICO going viral, investors are eyeing a massive upside as BTC bulls regain momentum and whales accumulate during the dip. Bitcoin’s rally fuels meme coin momentum Bitcoin’s climb to $85,263.29, up 4.9% in just 24 hours, reflects a broader risk-on sentiment sweeping both crypto and traditional markets. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose 1.7% and 2.3%, respectively, signaling a r...

RedotPay announced it secured $40 million in Series A round led by Lightspeed, with HSG, Galaxy Ventures, and others joining. The crypo fintech, launched in 2023, plans to use the funds to accelerate the adoption of crypto payment solutions. RedotPay, a crypto payment platform looking to bridge web3 and traditional finance, announced the completion of a $40 million Series A funding round. Venture capital platform Lightspeed led the round, with this following their commitment in December 2024. RedotPay also attracted several top VC players for the round, including HSG, Galaxy Ventures, DST Global Partners, Accel, and Temasek-backed Vertex Ventures. RedotPay eyes crypto payments adoption Founded in April 2023, RedotPay has swiftly risen as a vital alternative for the unbanked, now serving over 3 million registered users worldwide. The company aims to forge a borderless payment ecosystem, blending fiat and cryptocurrencies seamlessly. Its innovative approach allows users to spend...

ZKsync has cancelled the second season of its incentive program, Ignite. Bearish market conditions among other reasons led to the move. ZKSync will distribute all remaining rewards as of March 17, 2025. ZKsync announced on Friday that it had cancelled the second season of its liquidity program, Ignite. The zero-knowledge-powered layer 2 protocol revealed that the move comes amid the current bearish market conditions , which have notably annihilated sentiment and seen prices plummet. Per ZKsync, the decentralised finance incentive program will halt on March 17, 2025. “After careful consideration, the DeFi Steering Committee (DSC) has decided to not renew Ignite for Season 2 and will be sunsetting the program starting March 17th, 2025 by turning off rewards for period 6,” the ZKSync team noted via a thread on X . The DeFi Steering Committee (DSC) cited multiple reasons for sunsetting Ignite. It includes the cryptocurrency market’s bearish conditions. This has prompted ZKsync to ...

MoonPay secures Wisconsin Money Transmitter License (MTL). Wisconsin is the 46th US state to grant MoonPay an MTL. MoonPay has also been making strategic acquisitions to enhance its crypto services. In a significant step toward expanding its footprint across the United States, cryptocurrency payment platform MoonPay has secured a Money Transmitter License (MTL) from the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions. gotta catch 'em all! the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions has granted MoonPay a Money Transmitter License for Wisconsin residents, your experience buying crypto just got even better ~ especially when you use MoonPay Balance pic.twitter.com/40hAspQkwr — MoonPay 🟣 (@moonpay) March 14, 2025 Announced on March 14, 2025, this approval marks a milestone in MoonPay’s ongoing efforts to bring its services to more American users. With this license, Wisconsin residents can now tap into MoonPay’s offerings, including the ability to deposit funds into...

US Bitcoin ETFs collectively manage $115 billion in assets Since mid-February, Bitcoin ETFs have witnessed total outflows of nearly $5 billion Bitcoin’s decline continues as selling pressure intensifies Even as Bitcoin’s price has tumbled 25% since the start of 2025, a staggering 95% of investors in US spot Bitcoin ETFs have held firm, resisting the urge to sell. Despite market volatility and macroeconomic uncertainties, Bloomberg data suggests that the overwhelming majority of ETF holders remain unfazed, showcasing strong conviction in Bitcoin’s long-term potential. Bitcoin ETFs show resilience  Bloomberg ETF strategist James Seyffart reported that inflows into Bitcoin ETFs have slightly declined to $35 billion, down from their $40 billion peak. However, this still represents over 95% of investor capital remaining in ETFs, even as Bitcoin’s price struggles. Institutional investors, including Goldman Sachs, continue to maintain significant exposure, with more than $1.5 b...

Ripple has secured a major license in the Middle East after getting regulatory nod from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA). The license allows Ripple to offer regulated crypto payments and services within the Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC). Ripple announced on March 13, 2025 that it had secured a major license in the Middle East. The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has greenlit Ripple to offer regulated crypto payments and services within the Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC). Ripple becomes the first blockchain-enabled payments provider to snag this crucial DFSA license. Ripple has secured regulatory approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), making us the first blockchain payments provider licensed in the DIFC. https://t.co/6oHWtnjODr This milestone unlocks fully regulated cross-border crypto payments in the UAE, bringing… — Ripple (@Ripple) March 13, 2025 Ripple secures license in Middle East milestone This D...