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Metaplanet Buys 497 BTC, Surpasses Boyaa Interactive As Asia’s Top Corporate Holder
Japan’s Metplanet has become the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin in Asia after its latest purchase.
According to the company’s CEO, Simon Gerovich, Metaplanet grabbed another 497 BTC at around $88,448 per coin, investing nearly $44 million in the process on March 5. This latest buy bumps its total stash to 2,888 BTC, worth over $251 million, with Bitcoin hovering around $87,198 at press time.
The Japanese firm bought the dip as Bitcoin dropped over 8% on March 4 as concerns regarding a pot
The recent crypto market downturn has created a prime buying opportunity for Bitcoin mining stocks, according to H.C. Wainwright & Co. analyst Mike Colonnese.
In a research note to investors dated March 4, Colonnese argued the sharp pullback in Bitcoin (BTC) and mining stocks as temporary, while maintaining a bullish long-term outlook for BTC.
Bitcoin’s recovery Tuesday afternoon means the largest coin by market cap is down around 5.6% in 2025, while Bitcoin mining stocks have plummeted by aro
Is Trump Eliminating Capital Gains Taxes on Crypto?
Recent speculation on X suggests that President Donald Trump may propose eliminating capital gains taxes on cryptocurrency sales.
Rumors circulating online indicate that an announcement could come as soon as Friday, though no official confirmation has been provided.
While the potential policy has sparked excitement among crypto investors, legal experts and analysts have pointed out a significant hurdle—such a tax change would require congressional approval.
Plume Taps Into PayPal USD to Power New PayFi Vault
Plume, a layer 1 blockchain for real-world asset finance, plans to launch a new payment finance product offering real yield use cases powered by the PayPal USD stablecoin.
The PayPal USD (PYUSD)-powered PayFi Vault, dubbed nPAYFI, will go live on Plume Network’s yield streaming platform Nest. PYUSD is currently the eighth-largest stablecoin with a market cap of over $759 million.
According to an announcement, Plume aims to bring payment financing on-chain through this new vault. With stablecoi
Bank of Israel Explores Digital Shekel With Offline and Cross-network Payments
The Bank of Israel’s latest report presents an “optimal” digital shekel design, though implementation will depend on collaboration with lawmakers and industry stakeholders.
The Bank of Israel has unveiled a preliminary design for the digital shekel, but its launch will depend on further discussions with the government.
In the document, Israel’s central bank explained that the digital shekel is designed to be accessible to all, saying the state-controlled currency “will be available to the enti
U.S. SEC Ends Probe Into Bored Apes NFTs Creator Yuga Labs
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has officially closed its investigation into Yuga Labs, the company behind the Bored Apes Yacht Club NFT collection.
The regulator will take no enforcement action and has not issued any charges against the firm. Yuga Labs confirmed the news in a Mar. 3 post on X, calling it a “huge win” for the NFT industry and creators. The company added, “NFTs are not securities.”
After 3+ years, the SEC has officially closed its investigation into Yuga Labs.This i
No Official MetaMask Token: Wallet Provider Warns of Scam Schemes
MetaMask has issued a warning to users about deceptive token schemes falsely claiming affiliation with the platform, emphasizing that there is currently no official MetaMask token.
MetaMask, the leading Web3 wallet provider, alerted its community on March 3 about fraudulent schemes promoting non-existent MetaMask tokens. The platform stressed that any claims suggesting the existence of a MetaMask token are false and potentially harmful.
Please be aware that projects indicating trading, or pre-
Dana White’s Power Slap Teams Up With VeChain for Global Expansion
Power Slap and VeChain have announced a long-term partnership to bring live slapping championship events to a global audience via YouTube.
Dana White, chief executive officer of Ultimate Fighting Championship and founder of Power Slap, along with Sunny Lu, co-founder and CEO of VeChain (VET), revealed the new deal via a press release shared with crypto.news. White and Lu also shared the news via X.
BOOOOOOM! We are going to be a greater team together to achieve what we are building. Team up wi
Tether Targets ‘full Financial Audit’, Hires Simon McWilliams As CFO
Tether has hired a chief financial officer to address lingering audit concerns.
Tether, operator of the largest stablecoin token (USDT), announced that Simon McWilliams will take on the role, aiming to drive the company toward a full financial audit. The move could address ongoing scrutiny over Tether’s operations, particularly regarding the absence of a comprehensive audit.
Following the 2022 crypto market collapse, users and institutional investors sought greater transparency. Exchanges resp
“A Huge Political Miscalculation?” — the Inside Story of Trump’s Crypto Strategic Reserve Shake-up
Why did Trump leave Bitcoin and Ethereum out of his crypto reserve at first? And what made him change course an hour later? And what does it mean for Bitcoin’s future as a national strategic asset?
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Trump’s crypto reserve shakes things up
Market soars as altcoins surge
Insider trading speculation steams
What do experts think?
Trump’s crypto reserve shakes things up
After months of speculation, President Donald Trump has officially announced the formation of a U.S. crypto
Ex-Bank of England Economist Blasts Digital Pound As Costly, Useless Project
A former Bank of England economist says there is “no customer demand” for the digital pound, calling it a costly project with unclear benefits.
Ex-Bank of England economist appears to be highly critical of the digital pound initiative, saying it is a “costly, useless project” with “no customer demand.” Neil Record, writing in an op-ed for The Telegraph, argued that the push for a digital currency is more about protecting the central bank’s financial model than addressing any real public need.
Why Investors Are Choosing Lightchain AI Over Dogecoin for Profit Potential
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only.
Lightchain AI is emerging as a smarter alternative to Dogecoin, offering real utility and strong growth potential: here’s why investors are taking notice.
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Dogecoin’s popularity and its challenges
What sets Lightchain AI apart
Lightchain AI’s advantage in pursuit of profits
Investors are increasingly choosing Lightchain AI over D
VeChain Price Prediction: Can VET Continue Its Weekly Momentum?
VeChain claims to have strong fundamentals with a decent token that is currently retracing along with Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Investors are still optimistic about this token, let’s find out if it can bounce back in the near future.
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What is VeChain?
VeChain crypto price prediction
VeChain price prediction 2025
VeChain price prediction 2030
The native token of VeChain (VET) is currently trading at $0.031 which is about a 18% drop from its previous weekly high o
Polkadot Price Stuck At a Key Support, Pointing to a 170% Surge
Polkadot price remained above its make-or-break level this week as Bitcoin and most cryptocurrencies crashed.
Polkadot (DOT) fell to a low of $4, slightly higher than the critical support level at $3.60, where it has failed to fall below several times since 2022.
The token has held steady above this support level for two main reasons. First, Grayscale and 21Shares have filed for a spot DOT exchange-traded fund, which they hope will be popular among Wall Street investors.
Bitfarms Stock Jumps 6% As Stronghold Merger Gains Approval
Stronghold Digital Mining, Inc. announced that its stockholders have overwhelmingly approved the proposed merger with Bitfarms Ltd.
At a special meeting, approximately 99.6% of votes cast favored the merger, representing about 54.5% of Stronghold’s outstanding shares. Bitfarms’ stock was seen trading higher by around 6% Friday morning as investors are betting the current price undervalues the mining company.
The merger is expected to close in March 2025, pending the satisfaction of remaining
Metamask to Enable BTC & SOL Support Alongside Smart Contract Features
MetaMask is set to launch a key update that will bring smart contract capabilities and provide native support for Bitcoin and Solana networks.
The announcement, made on Feb. 28 through Metamask’s official X account, marks a major update for the wallet, which has primarily focused on the Ethereum (ETH) ecosystem.
The update will include a redesigned user interface, the ability to manage several seed phrases in a single wallet, and abstracted gas fees, which will enable users to pay for transact
Texas policymakers have roughly $24 billion in sovereign wealth as the State’s Senate weighed passing Bitcoin reserve legislation.
The Texas Senate Committee on Business and Commerce unanimously supported a bill to invest state surplus dollars into Bitcoin (BTC) as governments mulled crypto reserve adoption.
Republican Charls Schwertner, chair of the Committee, scored a landslide 10-0 vote for his proposal titled the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and Investment Act.
73-year-old Man Charged in $2.4m Crypto Money Laundering Scam
A Montana man has been found guilty of conspiracy to launder over $2.4 million through cryptocurrency, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Texas announced Thursday.
Randall V. Rule, 73, formerly of Kalispell, Montana, was convicted on all counts following a three-day trial before U.S. District Judge Jeremy D. Kernodle on Feb. 26.
He was charged alongside Gregory C. Nysewander, formerly of Irmo, South Carolina, in a 2022 federal indictment.