Metaplanet Scoops Another $43 Million in Bitcoin Amid Crypto Market Slump
The Japanese firm’s stock rose over 20% following its purchase of 495 Bitcoins, bringing its total holdings to 2,888 BTC.
https://decrypt.co/308702/metaplanet-scoops-another-43-million-in-bitcoin-amid-crypto-market-slump
Former Girlfriend of LA 'Godfather' Agrees to Plead Guilty Over $2.6M Tax Fraud
Au pleaded guilty to tax fraud for helping her ex-boyfriend launder illicit funds and faces up to 3 years in prison for her role.
https://decrypt.co/308699/former-girlfriend-la-godfather-agrees-plead-guilty-tax-fraud
Bukele Dismisses IMF Terms, Vows El Salvador's Bitcoin Strategy 'Won't Stop'
El Salvador has compliance reviews slated in June and September, with new rules to follow. If it fails, the country risks its loan package.
https://decrypt.co/308696/bukele-dismisses-imf-terms-vows-el-salvadors-bitcoin-strategy-wont-stop
Dogecoin, Solana Down by Double Digits as Ethereum Price Hits 15-Month Low
Leading cryptos retreated amid uncertainty around the details of President Trump’s crypto reserve plans and upcoming tariffs.
https://decrypt.co/308590/dogecoin-solana-down-by-double-digits-as-ethereum-price-hits-15-month-low
Police Investigating After OnlyFans Creator Says Home Invaders Demanded Bitcoin at Gunpoint
Kaitlyn Siragusa, a popular online streamer known as Amouranth, said she was targeted by armed crypto thieves that broke into her Texas home.
https://decrypt.co/308472/police-investigating-amouranth-home-invasion-bitcoin
Crypto Twitter Balks at Trump's Proposal to Include Altcoins in US Bitcoin Reserve
Trump's plan to dilute the Bitcoin reserve with other cryptos has triggered an industry divide between purists and pragmatists.
Trump's SEC Is Ending Crypto Lawsuits and Investigations—These Are the Biggest
Under President Trump, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is backing down from fights with crypto firms.
https://decrypt.co/308273/trump-sec-ending-crypto-lawsuits-investigations
Bitcoin and Ethereum Surge as Trump Reveals Planned US Crypto Reserve Assets
Both Bitcoin and Ethereum are flying high Sunday after President Trump confirmed both will feature in a planned national crypto reserve.
https://decrypt.co/308417/bitcoin-ethereum-skyrocket-trump-us-reserve-assets
Scientists Create Water-Harvesting Technology That Uses Kitchen Scraps and Seashells
University scientists converted everyday waste into sorbents that produce nearly four gallons of water daily with minimal energy.
https://decrypt.co/308348/scientists-clean-water-harvesting-technology
DraftKings Agrees to Settle NFT Class Action Suit for $10M
DraftKings has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit which alleged it violated Federal Securities Law when it sold NFTs on its marketplace, according to a Federal court filing
https://decrypt.co/308289/draftkings-agrees-to-settle-nft-lawsuit
Who's Been Selling Bitcoin During the Crypto Market Crash?
“Around the $80K price level, we observed a significant portion of short-term investors exiting the market at a loss,” an analyst told Decrypt.
https://decrypt.co/308296/whos-been-selling-bitcoin-during-the-crypto-market-crash
Ethereum's Pectra Upgrade Still on Schedule After Test Failure: 'People Are Watching'
After the Holesky testnet failed to finalize on Monday, Ethereum devs are still pushing forward with the next Pectra dress rehearsal, Sepolia, on March 5.
https://decrypt.co/308060/ethereum-pectra-upgrade-on-schedule-test-failure
'Crazy Evil' Hackers Create Fake Web3 Firm, Drain Job Seekers’ Crypto Wallets
Applicants were duped into installing a custom-made virtual meeting software, GrassCall, which would inject malicious software.
https://decrypt.co/308027/crazy-evil-hackers-create-fake-web3-firm-drain-job-seekers-crypto-wallets
FBI Links North Korea to $1.4 Billion Bybit Crypto Heist
The FBI, while late to the party, has confirmed the $1.4 billion theft of Ethereum from a Bybit cold wallet originated from North Korea.
https://decrypt.co/307990/fbi-links-north-korea-to-1-4-billion-bybit-crypto-heist
We Now Know How Bybit Was Hacked for $1.4 Billion in Ethereum
Cybersecurity experts say that North Korean attackers exploited wallet provider Safe to perform the biggest crypto hack of all time on Bybit.
https://decrypt.co/307866/how-bybit-hacked-1-4-billion-ethereum
AI Agents Ditch Human Talk, Switch to 'Gibberlink' in Viral Video
A viral video shows two AI agents recognizing each other mid-call—then abandoning human speech for a secret machine-only language
https://decrypt.co/307780/ai-agents-ditch-human-talk-switch-to-gibberlink-in-viral-video
Strategy's Bitcoin Bet Under Pressure: Could a Forced Liquidation Happen?
Despite a sharp drop in its stock, Strategy’s structural safeguards and ability to raise equity make a forced Bitcoin liquidation "unlikely."
https://decrypt.co/307777/strategys-bitcoin-bet-under-pressure-could-a-forced-liquidation-happen
Ethereum DeFi Exchange Uniswap Says SEC Has Dropped Its Investigation
Uniswap's creator says that the SEC is closing its investigation without enforcement action, mirroring recent OpenSea and Robinhood moves.
https://decrypt.co/307679/ethereum-uniswap-sec-drops-investigation
Feds Recover $31 Million in Crypto From 2021’s Uranium Finance Exploit
The 2021 Uranium Finance hack saw attackers exploit a smart contract vulnerability, draining $50 million in assets.
https://decrypt.co/307601/feds-recover-31-million-in-crypto-from-2021s-uranium-finance-exploit
Ethereum's Pectra Upgrade Stalls on Testnet With Several Blocks Missed
Developers say the bug was isolated to execution clients, highlighting Ethereum's testnet role in catching issues before mainnet launch.
https://decrypt.co/307579/ethereums-pectra-upgrade-stalls-on-testnet-with-several-blocks-missed