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Lavanya Chandru

Writer with roots in journalism and international relations, actively exploring blockchain and crypto, with curiosity for the field and a passion for simplifying complex ideas.

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Hyperliquid Strategies Launches PURR Options to Boost Investor Access to HYPE Token

Hyperliquid Strategies Launches PURR Options to Boost Investor Access to HYPE Token

Hyperliquid Strategies is deepening its footprint in crypto-linked equities with the launch of options trading for its PURR stock on the Nashdaq options market, which is mainly to enhance liquidity, price discovery, and risk management for investors. The official statement released on March 24, says that the launch is expected

March 25, 2026 2 mins read
Hong Kong’s Boyaa Interactive Seeks $70M Crypto Investment to Expand Treasury

Hong Kong’s Boyaa Interactive Seeks $70M Crypto Investment to Expand Treasury

Boyaa Interactive International, a Web3 gaming company based in Hong Kong, asks for shareholder approval to invest up to $70 million in cryptos in order to increase its digital asset treasury and accelerate its drive into blockchain-based gaming in the face of continuous market volatility. According to the official statement,

March 23, 2026 2 mins read
Saylor Signals New Bitcoin Buy as Strategy’s Bitcoin Holdings Fall Around 10%

Saylor Signals New Bitcoin Buy as Strategy’s Bitcoin Holdings Fall Around 10%

Michael Saylor has hinted at another Bitcoin purchase by his Bitcoin-holding company Strategy, signaling continued accumulation despite recent market weakness that has pushed the company’s holdings into unrealized losses. On March 22, Michael Saylor posted “The Orange March Continues” on X, accompanied by an updated accumulation chart highlighting Strategy’s aggressive

March 23, 2026 2 mins read
Coinbase Launches 24/7 Perpetual Future Contracts for U.S. Stocks and ETFs

Coinbase Launches 24/7 Perpetual Future Contracts for U.S. Stocks and ETFs

Coinbase has taken a major step toward its Everything Exchange vision by launching stock perpetual futures for Magnificent 7 names and major ETFs, offering eligible international traders outside the U.S. with 24/7 exposure to major U.S. equities and Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs).  According to the Coinbase official blog on March 20,

March 20, 2026 2 mins read
Ripple Survey Finds 72% of Finance Leaders See Digital Assets as Key to Competitiveness

Ripple Survey Finds 72% of Finance Leaders See Digital Assets as Key to Competitiveness

Ripple, the company behind the XRP coin, has conducted a survey of more than 1,000 global finance leaders across banks, asset managers, fintechs, and corporates, in that 72% of them believe that digital asset solutions remain competitive. Their answers showed consensus on stablecoins, tokenization, and partner considerations.   According to the

March 20, 2026 2 mins read
FBI Issues Warning Over Fake ‘FBI Tokens’ on Tron Network

FBI Issues Warning Over Fake ‘FBI Tokens’ on Tron Network

The New York division of the  Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  issued an emergency alert to crypto users after a scam campaign on the Tron blockchain circulated fraudulent “FBI tokens” claiming to be from the federal agency. On March 19, FBI Newyork shared this warning on X that recipients should

March 20, 2026 2 mins read
South Korea’s Opposition Party Pushes to Scrap 22% Crypto Tax Set for 2027

South Korea’s Opposition Party Pushes to Scrap 22% Crypto Tax Set for 2027

South Korea’s main opposition People Power Party has proposed eliminating the planned 2027 tax on digital asset income, raising worries about double taxation and policy inconsistencies. According to a local news outlet, Floor Leader Song Eon-seok’s proposal aims to eliminate the present income tax provisions on digital assets from the

March 19, 2026 2 mins read
Algorand Reduces Staff by 25% as Foundation Restructures Amid Crypto Market Downturn

Algorand Reduces Staff by 25% as Foundation Restructures Amid Crypto Market Downturn

The Algorand Foundation, which manages the development and expansion of the Algorand blockchain, has decreased its staff size by 25% as it adapts to a challenging macroeconomic and crypto market situation. On March 18, the official Alogrand foundation X account mentioned. “This decision was not taken lightly” because of the

March 19, 2026 2 mins read
Visa Crypto Labs Launches Command-Line Tool for Secure AI Payments

Visa Crypto Labs Launches Command-Line Tool for Secure AI Payments

Visa Crypto Labs has developed a command-line interface that enables AI agents to make secure card payments. As it eliminates the need for regular API keys, opening the way for more agentic economic activity. On March 18, Cuy Sheffield, Head of Visa Crypto Labs, wrote, “Excited to share Visa CLI,

March 19, 2026 2 mins read
Indian Man Falls Victim to Fake Crypto Investment Scam, Loses ₹71.6 Lakh

Indian Man Falls Victim to Fake Crypto Investment Scam, Loses ₹71.6 Lakh

Crypto investment scam again surfaces in India, the victim losing over ₹71,60,015 to six individuals who allegedly posed as members of a cryptocurrency trading platform and promised huge returns. As this case was filed at the Mumbra police station on charges of cheating and breach of trust, there have been

March 18, 2026 2 mins read
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