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North Korea’s Lazarus Group Moves 400 ETH, Deploys New Crypto Malware

The Lazarus Group of North Korea maintains active operations in crypto domain activities by transferring stolen funds through newly developed developer-targeting malware. Lazarus Group continues its operation by using sophisticated techniques to steal cryptocurrency funds while also focusing on laundering assets to other platforms. Blockchain security firm CertiK detected on

March 13, 2025 3 mins read

Ripple Earns Green Light To Offer Crypto Payments In UAE

Ripple, the world leader in enterprise blockchain and crypto technology solutions, has received approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA). The new license allows to provide regulated crypto asset services and payment solutions to the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Ripple has become the first blockchain-enabled payments provider to

March 13, 2025 2 mins read

Indian Web3 Startups Record 2X Growth With $564 Million Funding in 2024

India has always been super active in terms of emerging technology adoption, such as crypto and AI. Despite the rise in crypto adoption, the Indian government is adamant about bringing clear regulatory policies to the industry. Whether it is crypto investment or open-source developer activity, India always stood in the

March 13, 2025 2 mins read

Nebraska Steps Into the Regulatory Landscape with New Law For Crypto ATMs

The US regulatory sector is the prime of activity in 2025. Numerous advancements, bills passed, and laws enforced suggest that the nation is preparing for a boom in the crypto industry. While leading states made the initial steps, others are now paving the way for their citizens to join the

March 13, 2025 2 mins read

Starknet Plans to Bridge Bitcoin and Ethereum on Single Layer 2 Network

StarkWare seems to have bigger plans for Bitcoin despite the weak crypto market. It joined the growing list of firms that have established a Bitcoin strategic reserve. On the other hand, Starknet plans to bridge two major blockchains, Bitcoin and Ethereum, on a single layer 2 network. The firm is

March 12, 2025 2 mins read

Metaplanet Ramps Up Bitcoin Strategy With 2 Billion Yen Bond Issuance

Japanese investment company Metaplanet Inc. has said it plans to sell 2 billion yen, or about $13.4 million worth of interest-free regular bonds as part of its approach to acquiring Bitcoin. The action makes Metaplanet one of Asia’s largest corporate Bitcoin owners in a repeat of strategies first set by

March 12, 2025 2 mins read

Sony’s Soneium Partners with LINE to Launch Blockchain Mini-Apps for 200M Users

Sony’s Layer-2 blockchain, Soneium, is collaborating with LINE to bring four mini-apps on-chain. This integration aims to expand Web3 adoption among LINE’s 200 million users. Soneium, Sony’s public blockchain, is integrating mini-apps into the LINE ecosystem. This partnership will enable users to access blockchain-powered applications within the social platform. The

March 12, 2025 2 mins read

Is the US Recession Nearing End? Cathie Wood Says So

The crypto market started a steady recovery yesterday. Bitcoin is trading above the $80K range while altcoins also started to witness price gains. Even though the overall crypto market started to recover, the anticipated bull run is yet to begin. Despite the pro-crypto environment in the US, the crypto market

March 12, 2025 2 mins read

Solana and Altcoin ETF Delays Continue as SEC Extends Review Process

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decision on VanEck’s proposed spot Solana (SOL) exchange-traded fund (ETF). This delay aligns with the regulator’s cautious approach to cryptocurrency ETFs, emphasizing investor protection and market stability.   The SEC’s decision to delay the Solana ETF was widely anticipated, as the

March 12, 2025 2 mins read

U.S. House Votes to Overturn IRS Rule on DeFi Platforms

Members of the House of Representatives voted with a clear majority to reverse IRS regulations that define crypto entities together with DeFi platforms as brokers.  The latest IRS rule required all crypto entities to gather tax information from their users before the Biden administration left office. The Congress gained a

March 12, 2025 3 mins read