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Binance.US names compliance veteran Stephen Gregory as CEO

Binance’s U.S. affiliate has hired veteran compliance executive Stephen Gregory as CEO to steady the platform under tougher U.S. scrutiny and reboot a regulated growth story. Summary Gregory replaces Norman Reed as Binance.US CEO, with…

Strive hikes SATA yield to 12.75%, doubles down on Bitcoin and preferred stock bets​e% Strive has raised the dividend on its SATA preferred stock to 12.75% while tying more of its balance sheet to Bitcoin and high‑yield preferred equity bets. Summary Strive lifts the SATA preferred coupon to 12.75% with a 1.0625 dollar dividend due April 15 for holders of record on April 1. The firm now holds about 13,311 bitcoin and is allocating 50 million dollars into Strategy’s STRC preferreds to amplify yield over common equity.

Strive hikes SATA yield to 12.75%, doubles down on Bitcoin and preferred stock bets​e%

Strive has raised the dividend on its SATA preferred stock to 12.75% while tying more of its balance sheet to Bitcoin and high‑yield preferred equity bets. Summary Strive lifts the SATA preferred coupon to…

Solana price risks bull trap at $90 as resistance approaches Solana price approaches $90 resistance with Fibonacci and value area confluence. Failure to reclaim this level could trigger a rotation toward $70 support. Summary Key Resistance: Solana testing $90 range-high with 0.618 Fibonacci confluence. Bull Trap Risk: Rejection could trigger liquidity sweep below $81. Downside Target: Range rotation may extend toward $70 value area low and $67 swing support…

Solana price risks bull trap at $90 as resistance approaches

Solana price approaches $90 resistance with Fibonacci and value area confluence. Failure to reclaim this level could trigger a rotation toward $70 support. Summary Key Resistance: Solana testing $90 range-high with 0.618 Fibonacci…

Mastercard onboards 85+ crypto firms in bid to lock In Stablecoin payments rail​ Mastercard is enlisting more than 85 crypto firms, fintechs, and banks into a new partner program designed to keep stablecoin payments running over its own rails. Summary Mastercard is building a curated network of 85+ wallets, exchanges, issuers, and processors to plug stablecoin flows into its card infrastructure.​ The program aims to keep Mastercard at the center of stablecoin settlement economics, even as more value clears directly on public blockchains.​

Mastercard onboards 85+ crypto firms in bid to lock In Stablecoin payments rail​

Mastercard is enlisting more than 85 crypto firms, fintechs, and banks into a new partner program designed to keep stablecoin payments running over its own rails. Summary Mastercard is building a curated network of…

Revolut wins UK banking license, launches FSCS-Protected Revolut Bank UK​ Revolut secures a full UK banking license, rolling out FSCS‑protected deposits for 13 million users while keeping crypto trading outside deposit insurance. Summary Revolut wins PRA approval to launch Revolut Bank UK with full banking status.​ UK customers gain FSCS protection up to £85,000 as accounts migrate in phases.​ Crypto trading remains in a separate, uninsured entity, defining a hybrid fintech–crypto model.

Revolut wins UK banking license, launches FSCS-Protected Revolut Bank UK​

Revolut secures a full UK banking license, rolling out FSCS‑protected deposits for 13 million users while keeping crypto trading outside deposit insurance. Summary Revolut wins PRA approval to launch Revolut Bank UK with…

Ethereum price remains range-bound as resistance signals drop Ethereum price trades within a tight range as price approaches $2,127 resistance. Failure to break higher could trigger a rotation toward high-timeframe support near $1,580. Summary Key Resistance: Ethereum testing $2,127 value area high. Weak Momentum: Rally occurring on low volume near Fibonacci–VWAP confluence. Downside Target: Rejection could rotate price toward $1,580 support. Ethereum (ETH) price is currently trading within a well-defined consolidation range as the market continues to rotate between key technical levels.

Ethereum price remains range-bound as resistance signals drop

Ethereum price trades within a tight range as price approaches $2,127 resistance. Failure to break higher could trigger a rotation toward high-timeframe support near $1,580. Summary Key Resistance: Ethereum testing $2,127 value area…

Ethereum, Bitcoin liquidation bands define next squeeze zones, Coinglass data shows​ Fresh Coinglass data shows ETH and BTC trapped between opposing liquidation bands, where a few hundred dollars either way can unleash over 1.9 billion dollars in forced flows. Summary For ETH, shorts face roughly 958 million dollars in liquidations above 2,153 dollars, while a drop below 1,951 dollars risks about 907 million dollars in long wipeouts across major CEXs. For BTC, a break below 66,724 dollars could trigger around 1.304 billion dollars in long liquidations, whereas a move above 73,613 dollars exposes about 1.296 billion dollars in shorts to forced buybacks.

Ethereum, Bitcoin liquidation bands define next squeeze zones, Coinglass data shows​

Fresh Coinglass data shows ETH and BTC trapped between opposing liquidation bands, where a few hundred dollars either way can unleash over 1.9 billion dollars in forced flows. Summary For ETH, shorts face roughly…

ACX jumps 85% as Across Protocol weighs token-to-equity shift The price of Across Protocol token surged sharply after a governance proposal suggested a major structural shift for the project. Summary Across Protocol token jumped 85% as a proposal suggests converting tokens into company shares. Holders could exchange ACX for equity in a new US C-corp or sell tokens for USDC in a buyout offer. The move is meant to help the protocol secure institutional partnerships and commercial agreements.

ACX jumps 85% as Across Protocol weighs token-to-equity shift

The price of Across Protocol token surged sharply after a governance proposal suggested a major structural shift for the project. Summary Across Protocol token jumped 85% as a proposal suggests converting tokens into company shares.…

Anchorage Digital backs Immunefi in strategic bet on on-chain security rails

Anchorage Digital has taken a strategic stake in Immunefi and its IMU token, tying a U.S.-chartered crypto bank directly into on-chain bug bounty infrastructure for DeFi security. Summary Anchorage Digital invested in…

Crypto bull run possible as Trump predicts Iran war will end soon

A crypto bull run could be on the horizon after President Donald Trump hinted that the ongoing Iran war will end soon, and as the Fear and Greed Index continues rising. Summary Bitcoin and most altcoins jumped on Wednesday. Donald…

MetaMask plugs Uniswap API directly into in-wallet swaps MetaMask has integrated the Uniswap API as a core swap provider, routing in-wallet trades through Uniswap v2, v3, v4, and UniswapX across 16+ networks for deeper, CEX-like liquidity. Summary MetaMask now routes swaps through the Uniswap API, tapping v2, v3, v4, and UniswapX liquidity across more than 16 networks directly from the wallet UI.​ The API already underpins routing for Uniswap’s own products plus OKX, Talos, Fireblocks, Anchorage Digital, and Ledger, giving MetaMask users institutional-grade pricing and depth.

MetaMask plugs Uniswap API directly into in-wallet swaps

MetaMask has integrated the Uniswap API as a core swap provider, routing in-wallet trades through Uniswap v2, v3, v4, and UniswapX across 16+ networks for deeper, CEX-like liquidity. Summary MetaMask now routes swaps through the Uniswap API,…

Osmosis proposes OSMO-to-ATOM conversion to deepen Cosmos Hub ties Osmosis has proposed converting OSMO to ATOM and tightening Cosmos Hub integration, testing whether chain mergers can boost liquidity, governance, and valuations. Summary Osmosis plan offers OSMO–ATOM conversion at a fixed rate over six months, with unclaimed ATOM returning to the Hub community pool. Proposal would bind Osmosis liquidity, security, and governance more tightly to Cosmos Hub, positioning ATOM as the primary base asset.

Osmosis proposes OSMO-to-ATOM conversion to deepen Cosmos Hub ties

Osmosis has proposed converting OSMO to ATOM and tightening Cosmos Hub integration, testing whether chain mergers can boost liquidity, governance, and valuations. Summary Osmosis plan offers OSMO–ATOM conversion at a fixed rate…

Aave price holds bearish setup amid $27M liquidation error Aave price is trading near $111 as traders react to a $27 million liquidation error that briefly shook confidence in the lending protocol. Summary Aave price dropped after a $27M liquidation caused by a CAPO oracle error. 34 accounts using wstETH were liquidated, but the protocol stayed solvent and users will be reimbursed. AAVE trades in a descending channel with support at $110–$115, resistance at $125–$130, and weak momentum.

Aave price holds bearish setup amid $27M liquidation error

Aave price is trading near $111 as traders react to a $27 million liquidation error that briefly shook confidence in the lending protocol. Summary Aave price dropped after a $27M liquidation caused by a CAPO oracle error. 34 accounts using…

Will Bitcoin price surge to $80k as US core inflation falls, ETF inflows jump? Bitcoin price has jumped by 16% from its lowest point this year, and is hovering at the crucial resistance at $70,000. This recovery may continue in the near term amid robust ETF inflows and falling core inflation. Summary Bitcoin price remained above the key resistance level at $70k. Data shows that the US core inflation eased to 0.2% in February.

Will Bitcoin price surge to $80k as US core inflation falls, ETF inflows jump?

Bitcoin price has jumped by 16% from its lowest point this year, and is hovering at the crucial resistance at $70,000. This recovery may continue in the near term amid robust ETF inflows and falling core inflation.…

Ethereum price outlook as network activity reaches record levels Ethereum price continues to move sideways even as its on-chain activity surges, highlighting a growing divergence between network fundamentals and short-term market performance. Summary Data from CryptoQuant shows Ethereum’s active addresses reaching near-record levels, signaling growing participation across DeFi, stablecoins and smart-contract interactions. Rising on-chain usage suggests strengthening fundamentals for Ethereum despite mixed price performance in recent weeks. ETH is trading around $2,020, with $2,207 (50-day SMA) acting as the next resistance while $1,950–$2,000 remains a crucial support zone for traders.

Ethereum price outlook as network activity reaches record levels

Ethereum price continues to move sideways even as its on-chain activity surges, highlighting a growing divergence between network fundamentals and short-term market performance. Summary Data from CryptoQuant shows Ethereum’s active…

Ethereum has 3x more holders than Bitcoin as traders eye $2K ‘discount zone’ Data from on-chain analytics firm Santiment shows that Ethereum now has more than three times the number of holders as Bitcoin, showing the network’s broader adoption even as traders closely monitor ETH’s price. Summary Santiment data shows Ethereum has over 182 million non-empty wallets, compared with roughly 58 million Bitcoin wallets, giving ETH more than three times as many holders.

Ethereum has 3x more holders than Bitcoin as traders eye $2K ‘discount zone’

Data from on-chain analytics firm Santiment shows that Ethereum now has more than three times the number of holders as Bitcoin, showing the network’s broader adoption even as traders closely monitor ETH’s price. Summary…

Bitcoin price outlook after US CPI data release today Bitcoin fell over 2% on Wednesday as investors remained on the sidelines ahead of the release of U.S. CPI data later today. Summary Bitcoin price fell over 2% before trading sideways ahead of the U.S. CPI data release. The monthly CPI reading for February is expected to come in hotter at 0.3%, with the year-over-year reading holding steady. According to data from crypto.news, Bitcoin (

Bitcoin price outlook after US CPI data release today

Bitcoin fell over 2% on Wednesday as investors remained on the sidelines ahead of the release of U.S. CPI data later today. Summary Bitcoin price fell over 2% before trading sideways ahead of the U.S. CPI data release. The monthly CPI reading…

Bitcoin exchange supply hits record low even as Winklevoss twins move $130M BTC Bitcoin exchange supply has fallen to a record low, highlighting tightening supply even as high-profile investors move large sums of the asset onto trading platforms. Summary The amount of Bitcoin held on centralized exchanges has fallen to an all-time low, signaling tightening liquid supply in the market. Cameron Winklevoss and Tyler Winklevoss moved about $130 million in BTC to wallets linked to Gemini, a move traders often interpret as a possible precursor to selling.

Bitcoin exchange supply hits record low even as Winklevoss twins move $130M BTC

Bitcoin exchange supply has fallen to a record low, highlighting tightening supply even as high-profile investors move large sums of the asset onto trading platforms. Summary The amount of Bitcoin held on centralized…

Nasdaq-listed Solmate plans UAE Solana hub and capital restructuring Nasdaq-listed Solmate Infrastructure has announced plans to build a Solana infrastructure hub in the United Arab Emirates alongside a corporate restructuring and capital overhaul. Summary Nasdaq-listed Solmate Infrastructure plans to build a Solana infrastructure hub in Abu Dhabi as part of a broader restructuring to focus on digital asset infrastructure. The company will change its legal name from Brera Holdings PLC to Solmate Infrastructure PLC while retaining the Nasdaq ticker SLMT.

Nasdaq-listed Solmate plans UAE Solana hub and capital restructuring

Nasdaq-listed Solmate Infrastructure has announced plans to build a Solana infrastructure hub in the United Arab Emirates alongside a corporate restructuring and capital overhaul. Summary Nasdaq-listed Solmate Infrastructure…

Bitcoin to $1 million? Bitwise CIO says it could happen under these conditions Bitcoin could reach $1 million per coin if it captures a meaningful share of the global store-of-value market, according to a new memo from Matt Hougan, chief investment officer at Bitwise Asset Management. Summary Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says Bitcoin could reach $1 million if it captures about 17% of the global store-of-value market. The analysis frames Bitcoin as a competitor to gold, which currently dominates the store-of-value sector.

Bitcoin to $1 million? Bitwise CIO says it could happen under these conditions

Bitcoin could reach $1 million per coin if it captures a meaningful share of the global store-of-value market, according to a new memo from Matt Hougan, chief investment officer at Bitwise Asset Management. Summary…

Crypto wrench attacks rise as French couple robbed of $1M in Bitcoin at knifepoint A couple in western Paris was held hostage and forced to transfer roughly €900,000 ($980,000) in Bitcoin after three criminals posing as police officers broke into their home in what appears to be the latest crypto “wrench attack.” Summary Three attackers posing as police forced their way into a home in Yvelines, threatening the victims with a knife and demanding a crypto transfer.

Crypto wrench attacks rise as French couple robbed of $1M in Bitcoin at knifepoint

A couple in western Paris was held hostage and forced to transfer roughly €900,000 ($980,000) in Bitcoin after three criminals posing as police officers broke into their home in what appears to be the latest crypto…

GENIUS Act turns stablecoins into tools of dollar dominance, not crypto rebels The U.S. Senate is finally treating stablecoins as extensions of the dollar system itself, using the GENIUS Act to pull digital dollars inside the regulatory perimeter. Summary The GENIUS Act passed the Senate 68–30, requiring payment stablecoins to be fully backed by cash and short‑term Treasuries with frequent, public reserve disclosures. Built on the Lummis–Gillibrand blueprint, the bill splits oversight between bank regulators and states while explicitly pitching regulated stablecoins as a way to cement U.S.

GENIUS Act turns stablecoins into tools of dollar dominance, not crypto rebels

The U.S. Senate is finally treating stablecoins as extensions of the dollar system itself, using the GENIUS Act to pull digital dollars inside the regulatory perimeter. Summary The GENIUS Act passed the Senate 68–30,…

Sonic price eyes reversal as bullish RSI divergence forms. Sonic price forms bullish RSI divergence near the value area low. Holding $0.03 support could trigger a corrective rally toward $0.04 resistance. Summary Bullish Signal: RSI divergence forming near the value area low. Key Support: Price must hold $0.03 and the 0.618 Fibonacci level. Upside Target: Potential rally toward $0.04 high-timeframe resistance. Sonic (S) is currently trading at a critical technical level where early signs of a potential trend reversal are beginning to emerge.

Sonic price eyes reversal as bullish RSI divergence forms.

Sonic price forms bullish RSI divergence near the value area low. Holding $0.03 support could trigger a corrective rally toward $0.04 resistance. Summary Bullish Signal: RSI divergence forming near the value area low. Key Support: Price…

Court‑ordered BTC return to Bitfinex sets a precedent for crypto victim rights Bitfinex is about to get a massive chunk of its past back as a U.S. court orders more than 94,000 seized bitcoin returned, turning a 2016 hack into a live test of crypto property rights. Summary The restitution order covers 94,643 BTC plus forked coins seized from Ilya Lichtenstein and Heather “Razzlekhan” Morgan, part of roughly $10b traced and recovered by U.S.

Court‑ordered BTC return to Bitfinex sets a precedent for crypto victim rights

Bitfinex is about to get a massive chunk of its past back as a U.S. court orders more than 94,000 seized bitcoin returned, turning a 2016 hack into a live test of crypto property rights. Summary The restitution order…

Dogecoin price nears resistance as momentum signals exhaustion

Dogecoin price approaches key Fibonacci resistance near the value area high. Weak momentum suggests exhaustion, raising the risk of a bull trap and a rotation back toward $0.08 support. Summary Key Resistance: DOGE testing 0.618…

CFTC’s Selig offers prediction markets a deal they might hate to accept CFTC Chairman Michael Selig is trying to drag prediction markets and crypto out of the legal grey zone by scrapping a de facto ban and replacing it with a derivatives‑style rulebook the agency, not the states, will control. Summary Selig withdrew the 2024 event‑contracts ban proposal and a 2025 staff advisory, ordering a new rulebook meant to “support the responsible development” of event markets.

CFTC’s Selig offers prediction markets a deal they might hate to accept

CFTC Chairman Michael Selig is trying to drag prediction markets and crypto out of the legal grey zone by scrapping a de facto ban and replacing it with a derivatives‑style rulebook the agency, not the states, will control.…

Hyperliquid price nears $35 breakout as oil perps surge Hyperliquid price is testing $35 as oil-linked perpetual contracts surge, driving record trading volume and attracting institutional attention. Summary Hyperliquid is trading near the top of its weekly range of $35.20. A spike in oil perpetual contracts, driven by geopolitical tensions, has led to a surge in trading volumes HYPE is holding above the mid-Bollinger Band, with $35 acting as key resistance that could trigger a move toward $38–$40.

Hyperliquid price nears $35 breakout as oil perps surge

Hyperliquid price is testing $35 as oil-linked perpetual contracts surge, driving record trading volume and attracting institutional attention. Summary Hyperliquid is trading near the top of its weekly range of $35.20. A spike in oil…

Polymarket taps Palantir as prediction markets meet Wall Street surveillance Polymarket hiring Palantir and TWG AI signals prediction markets’ shift from degen toy to regulated financial infrastructure, with industrial‑grade surveillance baked into the order book. Summary Polymarket will use Palantir and TWG AI to screen users against banned‑bettor lists and flag anomalous trading, starting with a new U.S.-regulated venue. The move follows CFTC pressure, insider probes and media exposés on Iran and Maduro‑linked trades, as regulators demand exchanges police event‑contract markets.

Polymarket taps Palantir as prediction markets meet Wall Street surveillance

Polymarket hiring Palantir and TWG AI signals prediction markets’ shift from degen toy to regulated financial infrastructure, with industrial‑grade surveillance baked into the order book. Summary Polymarket will use…

Kraken pushes xStocks to turn tokenized stocks into parallel equity rails Kraken is trying to turn tokenized equities from a side‑show into a parallel equity market running on crypto rails through its xStocks platform and a new Nasdaq partnership. Summary xStocks offers 60+ tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs, fully backed 1:1, with 24/5 trading and EU rollout aimed at investors shut out of Wall Street hours. Kraken is acquiring issuer Backed Finance and has logged over $25B in volume in under eight months across CEX, DEX, and mint/redemption flows.

Kraken pushes xStocks to turn tokenized stocks into parallel equity rails

Kraken is trying to turn tokenized equities from a side‑show into a parallel equity market running on crypto rails through its xStocks platform and a new Nasdaq partnership. Summary xStocks offers 60+ tokenized U.S. stocks…

BNB price rallies into supply, why price risks rejection at $656 BNB price approaches $656 resistance at the value area high with weak volume. A rejection here could trigger a rotation toward key support near $583. Summary Key Resistance: BNB testing value area high near $656–$659. Volume Signal: Rally occurring on weak bullish volume, signaling exhaustion. Downside Target: Rejection could trigger rotation toward $583 support. Binance (BNB) price is approaching a critical technical level as price rallies toward a major resistance zone near $656–$659.

BNB price rallies into supply, why price risks rejection at $656

BNB price approaches $656 resistance at the value area high with weak volume. A rejection here could trigger a rotation toward key support near $583. Summary Key Resistance: BNB testing value area high near $656–$659. Volume…