Ethereum Launches Hoodi Testnet for Pectra
@Ethereum Foundation developers will launch the Hoodi testnet on March 17 to test the Pectra upgrade after issues with Holesky and Sepolia. #Update #Crypto $ETH (-5) ↘
Crypto Ecosystems
Stablecoins Revolution: L1 Built Without Native Token
@1Money to launch a Layer 1 network for stablecoins, enabling rapid transactions without native tokens or smart contracts, aiming to drive business adoption. #Update #Crypto (+3) ↗
Bitcoin Reserve Trump Impact on Crypto
Trump’s administration establishes a strategic bitcoin reserve with 200,000 $BTC, signaling a crypto-friendly policy shift. Regulatory clarity on stablecoins and market structure bills is anticipated. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+6) ↗
Arbitrum DAO Faces Criticism Over Investment
The @Arbitrum DAO’s Growth Management Committee faces criticism for proposing to invest 7,500 ETH in non-native protocols, sparking debate over ecosystem support. #Update #Crypto $ARB (-3) ↘
Kanye West Plans Swasticoin Launch
Ye, formerly Kanye West, announced plans to launch “Swasticoin” next week via erratic crypto posts, raising concerns over offensive content. #Update #Crypto (+3) ↘
Ethereum Staking Revolution Lido V3 Launch
@LidoFinance launches V3 with customizable ‘stVaults’ for advanced Ethereum staking strategies, targeting institutional stakers and enhancing protocol flexibility. #Update #Crypto $ETH (+4) ↗ (Source: TheBlock)
Blockchain: Ondo Finance Launches New Layer
TheBlock: @OndoFinance launched Ondo Chain, a Layer 1 blockchain for institutional-grade financial markets, with advisors including Franklin Templeton and Wellington Management. #Update #Crypto (+3) ↗
Ethereum Development Boost: Unlocking Potential
@Paradigm calls for faster Ethereum development, urging more than one major upgrade annually to enhance adaptability and performance. The firm emphasizes non-controversial improvements and highlights its Reth client for innovation. #Update #Crypto $ETH (+3) ↗
Stablecoin Bill Advances in Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s Legislative Council held its first meeting on the stablecoin bill since December, aiming to regulate issuers via licensing from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. The region seeks to strengthen its position as a cryptocurrency hub. #Update #Legal (+3) →
Trump Memecoin Surges to Top 20
President-elect Donald Trump’s memecoin, $TRUMP, surged to a $13.5 billion market cap, entering the top 20 coins on CoinGecko, with major exchanges like Binance listing it. However, insider token unlocking may impact its stability soon. #Update #Crypto $TRUMP (+6) ↗
Singapore Bans Polymarket Amid Crackdown
Singapore has banned access to @Polymarket as part of a crackdown on unlicensed online gambling, affecting 3,800 sites and blocking $37M in transactions. Violators face fines or imprisonment. #Update #Legal (+6) ↘
DAO Implements Vesting Amid Launch Criticism
@AiccelerateDAO faced criticism after insiders sold token allocations post-launch, prompting a plan to add a vesting structure. The project’s X account was suspended for unknown reasons. #Update #Crypto $AICC (-4) ↘
Bitcoin: MARA Loans 16% for Yield
@MARA_Inc has deployed 7,377 $BTC (16% of its reserves) in short-term loans to generate yield, also exceeding its hash rate target, enhancing long-term shareholder value. • #Update • #Crypto • @MARA_Inc • (+3) • →
Crypto VCs Reveal 2025 Funding Insights
Crypto VC funding rose 28% in 2024 to $13.7B, below past peaks, as @Dragonfly predicted 2025 focus on startups with strong product-market fit, including DeFi and stablecoins, amid regulatory shifts. #Crypto @TheBlock ↗ (+3)