Vitalik Buterin Charts The Path Ahead: Ethereum's Plans for The Purge

Crypto Treasury Firms Go on $8B Buying Spree in Historic Week

Turkish Ride-Hailing Firm Marti Becomes Latest Public Company to Embrace Bitcoin with 20% Cash Reserve Allocation in Treasury Strategy

Marti, a Turkish ride-hailing company, has put 20% of its cash into Bitcoin and plans to increase that to 50%. The move is part of a long-term plan to use crypto as a store of value while keeping its main business growing.

Trading Platform eToro Could Build Its Own Blockchain to Support Its Monthly “Millions of Transactions”

eToro has started offering tokenised US stocks on Ethereum and is planning to build its own blockchain. This would let users trade shares like crypto and use them in decentralised finance.

US SEC Gives Final Nod To In-Kind Bitcoin And Ether ETF Trades, Promising Lower Costs And Higher Efficiency For Investors: Are Altcoin ETFs Next In Line?

The US SEC has approved in-kind trading for Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, letting firms trade crypto directly instead of using cash. This change is expected to cut costs, improve trading, and make it easier for big investors to enter the crypto market.

The Last Encore: CryptoBatz NFT Prices Surge Dramatically as Fans Rush to Own a Piece of Rockstar Ozzy Osbourne’s Iconic Legacy

Ozzy Osbourne’s NFT collection CryptoBatz saw a big jump in sales and price after news of his death. Trading volumes surged over 100,000% in one day, briefly raising the floor price to around $295.

JPMorgan Plans to Let Clients Borrow Against Bitcoin and Ether by 2026 as Crypto Lending Gains Momentum on Wall Street

JPMorgan is planning to let clients borrow money using crypto like bitcoin and ether as collateral. This comes as rules around digital assets in the US become clearer and demand from wealthy clients grows.

SEC Chair Paul Atkins Signals Ethereum Is Not a Security, Boosting Confidence for Corporate Treasury Investments: Are ETH Treasuries the New Bitcoin Play?

The SEC Chairman said Ethereum is not considered a security, which has encouraged companies to increase their Ethereum holdings. This clear regulatory view has helped boost Ethereum’s price and sparked more interest from investors and firms.

Shinhan Bank Becomes First South Korean Lender to Add Crypto Tracking and Guides to Its Mobile App

ChatGPT said: Shinhan Bank has added cryptocurrency tracking and educational tools to its SOL app, becoming the first South Korean bank to offer such services. The move signals growing acceptance of crypto in traditional banking, with plans to expand into crypto purchases and wallet management soon.

Vitalik Buterin Says Ethereum Layer 2s Can Now Achieve What 2010s Blockchains Never Could

Vitalik Buterin urged developers to simplify Ethereum Layer 2 networks by using Ethereum’s base layer for security and consensus. He said projects should stop rebuilding features Ethereum already provides and focus only on processing and verifying transactions.

Standard Chartered Becomes First Global Bank to Launch Bitcoin and Ether Spot Trading in the UK

Standard Chartered has started offering bitcoin and ether spot trading directly to institutional clients through its UK branch. This makes it the first major global bank to provide regulated crypto trading using existing foreign exchange systems.

AI for the Next Generation: Beijing Schools Set to Introduce AI Courses for Kids from 1 September as China Aims for Global AI Supremacy

Starting 1 September, Beijing schools will introduce AI education for primary and secondary students, requiring at least eight hours of instruction. This move supports China’s push for AI leadership, with universities also expanding AI courses linked to DeepSeek.

New Arkham Feature Exposes Crypto Influencers’ Wallets and Celebrity Meme Coin Backers, Revealing If It’s Genuine or Deceptive

Arkham’s KOL Label tracks influencers' wallets to reveal genuine support or deceptive promotions. With 76% of influencer-backed tokens failing, the tool exposes pump-and-dump schemes, pushing influencers to choose between transparency and scrutiny.

CZ Calls Out to Elon Musk for a Crackdown on Bots on X to Combat Spam, Impersonation, and Phishing

Bots continue to plague X users, especially in the cryptocurrency community, driving spam, impersonation, and phishing. In a recent post, Binance co-founder CZ urged Elon Musk to ban bots, stating he has no interest in interacting with AI-driven accounts.

UK to Streamline Public Sector with AI, Cuts Jobs to Boost Efficiency and Productivity

The UK government will cut civil service jobs and adopt AI to boost efficiency, streamline operations, and reduce costs. This shift raises key questions about automation’s role, workforce adaptation, and the future of public services.

Bitcoin Continues to Plunge, Sinks to $78,000 as Crypto Sell-Off Worsens: Recovery Ahead or Destined for Doom?

Bitcoin has dropped to $78,500, a four-month low, while Ethereum hits its weakest level since November 2023. Some predict BTC could fall to $70,000, while others see rising M2 liquidity as a recovery signal. With macroeconomic headwinds and no clear bullish catalysts, is Bitcoin bottoming out or headed for further losses?

Elon Musk Warns X is Target of Large-Scale Cyberattack, Suspects State-Sponsored Involvement

On 10 March, X suffered multiple outages, with users unable to access the platform. Elon Musk confirmed a coordinated cyberattack, while server issues continue to cause disruptions. The X team is working to identify the attackers and resolve the situation.

Singapore Exchange Sets Sights on Bitcoin Futures in H2 2025, Awaits MAS Green Light Amidst Rising Demand for Bitcoin Exposure

The SGX plans to launch Bitcoin perpetual futures in H2 2025, pending regulatory approval. Available only to institutional and professional investors, SGX aims to provide a regulated alternative to offshore crypto exchanges like Binance and OKX, offering a more secure trading option for large-scale investors.

China’s AI Ambitions Grow as Manus AI Competes with OpenAI Amidst Community’s Mixed Reactions

A newly launched autonomous AI agent platform asserts its dominance over Deep Research in benchmark performance. However, sceptics remain unconvinced, questioning the platform’s credibility and the validity of its claims.

Can AI Truly Feel? The Dangers of Emotion-Mimicking Algorithms

Many rely on AI chatbots like ChatGPT for emotional support, but as AI mimics human emotions, concerns about bias and distorted perceptions grow.

US-Canada Trade War Rears Its Ugly Head as Trump Slaps New Tariffs in Retaliation: Is this Game of Tit for Tat Going Too Far?

Trump has imposed 50% tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum in response to Ontario’s 25% electricity surcharge and is considering a National Emergency on Electricity. With auto tariffs looming on 2 April and talk of annexing Canada, geopolitical tensions are escalating. Is this ridiculous trade war spiraling out of control?