Bitcoin Unlocks Smart Contracts on OpNet Mainnet
Bitcoin’s DeFi limitations are challenged as @OpNet launches a smart-contract protocol on Bitcoin’s mainnet, enabling yield-generating strategies without custody risks. #Update #Crypto $BTC
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Bitcoin Faces Inflation Floor Amid Iran War
The Iran war’s impact on energy markets may lead to a permanent inflation floor, constraining central banks’ liquidity options and affecting returns across assets, including crypto. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
Tokenized Stocks Launch 24/7 Liquidity Access
@FlowTraders launches 24/7 OTC liquidity for tokenized assets, enabling institutions to manage risk outside traditional market hours, addressing recent demand amid geopolitical tensions. #Update #Crypto $XAUT
FTX Set to Repay Creditors $2.2 Billion
@FTX Recovery Trust will distribute $2.2 billion to creditors on March 31, increasing recovery rates across several claim classes as part of its bankruptcy process. #Update #Crypto $FTX
Blockchain Trading Scales as Polymarket Acquires Brahma
Polymarket acquires Brahma to enhance its blockchain trading infrastructure, aiming to scale operations and improve technology. Brahma’s team will integrate into Polymarket for future growth. #Update #Crypto $USDT
Crypto Political Surge Hits $10 Million Setback
@Fairshake faced a major setback in Illinois as Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton won her Democratic primary, despite the PAC spending over $10 million to defeat her. #Update #Crypto $BTC
SEC Approves Nasdaq for Tokenized Securities Trading
The U.S. SEC approved @Nasdaq’s plan for tokenized securities trading, integrating blockchain into equity markets, with trades settled as tokens alongside traditional shares. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Kalshi Co-Founder Defends Against Arizona Overreach
@Kalshi co-founder Tarek Mansour criticized Arizona’s criminal charges as an overreach, asserting they threaten federally regulated exchanges and claiming the state is trying to bypass federal jurisdiction. #Update #Legal
Binance CEO CZ Dismisses Iran Terror Claims
Changpeng “CZ” Zhao denied allegations linking Binance to terrorism financing in Iran, citing dismissed lawsuits and lack of business incentive. Binance recently sued the Wall Street Journal over compliance claims. #Update #Crypto $BNB
Crypto Payments Firm Faces $4B IPO Setback
@RedotPay, a Hong Kong stablecoin payments startup, faces executive turnover amid plans for a $4B U.S. IPO and seeks $150M in funding despite strong cash flow. #Update #Crypto
Bitcoin Rally Faces Sell-Off Ahead of Fed Decision
Bitcoin ($BTC) trades above $74,000 ahead of the March FOMC meeting, historically a bearish catalyst post-meeting, with markets expecting rates to remain steady. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Breach Exposes 18500 Purchase Records
@Bitrefill reports a cyberattack linked to North Korea’s Lazarus Group, compromising 18,500 purchase records and draining funds from hot wallets. Operations resumed; no customer action needed. #Update #Crypto
XRP Nears $14 Million Options Showdown
$XRP is trading at $1.50, near a critical options battleground with $14.6 million in open interest at the $1.40 strike, influencing short-term price action. #Update #Crypto $XRP
Crypto Candidate Stratton Wins Illinois Primary
Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton won the Democratic primary for Senate, defeating Raja Krishnamoorthi, who had significant crypto PAC backing. Stratton received an “F” from Stand With Crypto. #Update #Crypto