MARA Holdings plans huge $2B stock offering to buy more Bitcoin
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">Bitcoin miner MARA Holdings Inc (MARA) is looking to sell up to $2 billion in stock to buy more Bitcoin as part of a plan that bears a resemblance to Michael Saylor’s Strategy.MARA Holdings, formerly Marathon Digital, said in a March 28 https://ir.mara.com/sec-filings/all-sec-filings/content/0001641172-25-001327/0001641172-25-001327.pdf
Android malware ‘Crocodilus’ can take over phones to steal crypto
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">Cybersecurity firm Threat Fabric says it has found a new family of mobile-device malware that can launch a fake overlay for certain apps to trick Android users into providing their crypto seed phrases as it takes over the device. Threat Fabric analysts https://www.threatfabric.com/blogs/exposing-crocodilus-new-device-takeover-malware-targeting-android-devices
Crypto trader turns $2K PEPE into $43M, sells for $10M profit
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">A savvy cryptocurrency trader reportedly turned $2,000 into more than $43 million by investing in the memecoin Pepe at its peak valuation, despite the token’s extreme volatility and lack of underlying technical value.The trader made an over 4,700-fold return on investment on the popular frog-themed Pepe (https://cointelegraph.com/pepe-price-index
Listing an altcoin traps exchanges on 'forever hamster wheel' — River CEO
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">When a cryptocurrency exchange lists its first altcoin, it sets itself up for an endless cycle of launching memecoins, warns a Bitcoin-only institution executive.“The minute an exchange adds one non-Bitcoin token, they are signing up to be on the forever hamster wheel of memecoins,” River Financial CEO Alex Leishman https://x.com/Leishman/status/1906072961984950692
US recession 40% likely in 2025, what it means for crypto — Analyst
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">The United States has a 40% chance of a recession in 2025 amid the potential for a protracted trade war and macroeconomic uncertainty, according to market analyst and Coin Bureau founder Nic Puckrin.In an interview with Cointelegraph, the analyst said that while a recession is not probable, a recession and the current macroeconomic uncertainty will create an environment where risk-on assets like cryptocurrencies suffer. Puckrin said:"Trump and his advisors have said they have not completely dismissed the recession, which means it is definitely possible, but right now, I would not say it is probable, but the odds have climbed a lot."The analyst added that US President Donald Trump is not actively https://cointelegraph.com/news/trump-intentionally-crashing-markets-force-fed-lower-interest-rates
Ethereum futures premium hits 1+ year low — Is it time to buy the ETH bottom?
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in December 2024 to support this shift.However, it may be premature to claim that ETH price will continue to fall, as a major protocol update is only weeks away. Investors should carefully track the practical benefits of Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade, particularly in terms of base layer fees and overall usability for the average user. Until then, the chances of ETH outperforming the broader altcoin market remain slim.This article is for general information purposes and is not intended to be and should not be taken as legal or investment advice. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed here are the author’s alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph.
Price analysis 3/28: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, TON, LINK, AVAX
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) failed to sustain above the 50-day SMA ($21.93), signaling that the bears are active at higher levels.
Why is Bitcoin price down today?
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Darkweb actors claim to have over 100K of Gemini, Binance user info
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" alt="Darkweb actors claim to have over 100K of Gemini, Binance user info">Darkweb threat actors claim to have hundreds of thousands of user records — including names, passwords and location data — of Gemini and Binance users, putting the apparent lists up for sale on the internet. The Dark Web Informer, a https://cointelegraph.com/news/the-dark-web-a-closer-look-at-the-worlds-largest-bitcoin-economy
GameStop wipes out $3B in market cap as stockholders question Bitcoin plan
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">GameStop shed nearly $3 billion in market capitalization on March 27 as investors second-guessed the videogame retailer’s plans to stockpile Bitcoin (https://cointelegraph.com/bitcoin-price
Senator John Kennedy grills SEC nominee Paul Atkins about SBF pardon
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" alt="Senator John Kennedy grills SEC nominee Paul Atkins about SBF pardon">US Senator John Kennedy grilled prospective Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairman Paul Atkins about a potential pardon for Sam “SBF” Bankman-Fried during the Senate Banking Committee’s March 27 nomination hearing.The Louisiana Republican directed a series of questions about the former FTX CEO toward Atkins and probed the prospective SEC chairman about donations Bankman-Fried’s family made to Stanford University.
Over 400 South Korean officials disclose $9.8M in crypto holdings
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">South Korea’s Ethics Commission revealed that high-ranking public officials in the country hold an average of 35.1 million won ($24,000) in crypto assets. On March 27, the country’s Ethics Commission for Government Officials reportedly https://www.munhwa.com/news/view.html?no=2025032701039910126002
Most EU banks fail to meet rising crypto investor demand — Survey
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">European banks and financial institutions may be significantly underestimating the demand for cryptocurrency services, with fewer than one in five offering digital asset products, according to a new survey by crypto investment platform Bitpanda.The study, which surveyed 10,000 retail and business investors across 13 European countries, found that more than 40% of business investors already hold cryptocurrencies, with another 18% planning to invest in the near future. Yet, only 19% of surveyed financial institutions said their clients showed strong demand for crypto products — suggesting a 30% gap between actual investor adoption and perceived interest.
Sony’s Soneium blockchain, Animoca Brands bring anime to Web3
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">Sony’s Soneium blockchain partnered with Animoca Brands to boost anime culture in Web3 by integrating anime artwork in decentralized digital identities. On March 27, the companies announced a collaboration that targets global anime and manga fans to boost user engagement in Web3. With the partnership, Animoca’s digital identity infrastructure platform, Moca Network, will create an identity layer on the Soneium blockchain, starting with Anime ID, a decentralized identifier and reputation layer.Anime ID is spearheaded by San FranTokyo, an initiative to integrate traditional anime and manga culture with decentralized technologies. Anime-themed experiences are coming to Web3The partnership integrates Moca Network’s Account, Identity and Reputation Software Development Kit (AIR SDK) into the Soneium blockchain. This allows users to maintain embedded accounts with unique identities and credentials as they use different decentralized applications (DApps) on the network. San FranTokyo’s Anime ID will be the first to adopt the AIR SDK, enhancing anime fan engagement on Soneium. In addition, San FranTokyo will collaborate with Animoca Brands to launch anime-inspired cultural campaigns on Soneium to onboard anime fans to the Soneium blockchain and connect with new anime-themed experiences.Sony Block Solutions Labs (Sony BSL) https://cointelegraph.com/news/sony-soneium-blockchain-testnet-incubator-launch
The Blockchain Group adds 580 BTC as stock jumps 226% since Bitcoin pivot
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">France-based The Blockchain Group has added another 580 Bitcoin to its Bitcoin treasury, following a 225% surge in its stock price since it began hoarding Bitcoin in November.This is the largest of the three Bitcoin purchases made by the organization, https://live.euronext.com/fr/products/equities/company-news/2025-03-26-blockchain-group-confirms-acquisition-580-btc-around-473
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Crypto urges Congress to change DOJ rule used against Tornado Cash devs
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" alt="Crypto urges Congress to change DOJ rule used against Tornado Cash devs">A coalition of crypto firms has urged Congress to press the Department of Justice to amend an “unprecedented and overly expansive” interpretation of laws that were used to charge the developers of the crypto mixer Tornado Cash.A March 26 https://www.defieducationfund.org/_files/ugd/84ba66_47e9f09699414451b5a7269cb4ef96ea.pdf
XRP price at risk of 50%+ correction if bearish trading pattern holds — Peter Brandt
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Polymarket faces scrutiny over $7M Ukraine mineral deal bet
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">Polymarket, the world’s largest decentralized prediction market, is under fire after a controversial outcome raised concerns over potential governance manipulation in a high-stakes political bet.A betting market on the platform asked whether US President Donald Trump would accept a rare earth mineral deal with Ukraine before April. Despite no such event occurring, the market was settled as “Yes,” triggering a backlash from users and industry observers.This may point to a “governance attack” in which a whale from the UMA Protocol “used his voting power to manipulate the oracle, allowing the market to settle false results and successfully profit,” according to crypto threat researcher Vladimir S.“The tycoon cast 5 million tokens through three accounts, accounting for 25% of the total votes. Polymarket is committed to preventing this from happening again,” he wrote in a March 26 X post.
Custodia and Vantage Bank partner for ‘first bank-issued stablecoin’
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">The crypto-friendly Custodia Bank has worked with Vantage Bank to complete what the two firms say is “America’s first-ever bank-issued stablecoin” on a permissionless blockchain.Custodia https://custodiabank.com/press/custodia-issues-Stablecoin/
Bitcoin, Ethereum to end Q1 in the red, ‘vertical swing up’ unlikely
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">Bitcoin and Ethereum are poised to suffer their worst first quarter in years unless they can pull off a huge rally in the next few days.Ether (https://cointelegraph.com/ethereum-price
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