Author: James Wilson

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Lightchain AI defies the crypto downturn, raising $17.1m in presale at $0.006, as PEPE and SHIB plunge in a market bloodbath. Lightchain AI investors are staying afloat amidst the tide of red in the market as PEPE and SHIB join the ongoing crypto bloodbath. Despite the volatility sweeping through the crypto space, Lightchain AI has already raised over $17.1 million at a presale price of $0.006, proving its resilience. The integration of AI and blockchain technology has given it…

IP defied the broader market downturn following its recent listing on Kraken, supported by ongoing ecosystem developments. Story (IP) rallied nearly 16% to an intraday high of $5.6 on March 11, afternoon Asian time, flipping out of the bearish trend as its market cap surged to over $1.3 billion. Its daily trading volume stood at $151 million, while the altcoin’s circulating supply stood at over 250 million tokens. A host of partnerships and developments surrounding Story has helped IP outpace the bearish trend currently prevailing in the broader crypto market, which fell 5% over the past day as of press…

VanEck has submitted a registration for an Avalanche exchange-traded fund in the state of Delaware, following its previous Solana ETF filing. On March 10, investment firm VanEck filed for a new cryptocurrency investment product called VanEck Avalanche ETF in the United States, according to public records on the official Delaware state website. This hints at an official S-1 filing for a spot AVAX (AVAX) ETF from VanEck in the future. The document is registered under the file number 10125689 and the agent registered on the form was revealed to be CSC Delaware Trust Company, similar to many other crypto ETF…

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Web3 gaming is fast, chaotic, and full of adrenaline—quick wins, viral mints, and meme battles. It thrives on hype cycles that come and go in an instant. But once the excitement fades, what’s left? If all web3 gaming has to offer is short-lived thrills, it’s running on borrowed time. It’s time to go back to the basics. Web3 gaming isn’t just about layering blockchain and crypto onto games. At its core, gaming is about fun—the thrill of…

U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has registered with India’s financial regulator to offer crypto trading services in the country. Coinbase is preparing to re-enter the Indian market after securing regulatory approval from the country’s Financial Intelligence Unit. In a March 11 blog post, the exchange said the approval allows it to offer crypto trading services in India, with plans to launch initial retail services later this year, followed by “additional investment and products in India thereafter.” “India represents one of the most exciting market opportunities in the world today, and we’re proud to deepen our investment here in full compliance with…

Blockchain analytics tool Bubblemaps has concluded its Token Generation Event for its native token BMT with 13,500% oversubscription. On March 11, Bubblemaps (BMT) concluded its TGE for its BMT token, which was hosted on Binance Wallet. The project intended to sell 40 million BMT tokens (4% of the total supply) at a price of $0.02 each, hoping to raise 1503.42 BNB. However, they received subscriptions totaling approximately 202,990 BNB, which is over 13,500% more than their initial goal. The TGE event followed Bubblemaps’ recent $3.2 million funding round, led by INCE Capital, according to Cryptorank.io. The fact that the TGE was…

European regulators are reportedly investigating crypto exchange OKX after hackers allegedly used it to launder proceeds from a nearly $1.5 billion heist on Bybit. Cryptocurrency exchange OKX is under investigation by European regulators after hackers allegedly used its platform to launder proceeds from a $1.46 billion heist on Bybit, Bloomberg has learned, citing sources familiar with the matter. The inquiry, led by national watchdogs from the European Union’s 27 member states, was discussed at a meeting of the European Securities and Markets Authority’s Digital Finance Standing Committee on March 6, the sources claim. The focus is on OKX’s Web3 service,…

On the eve of International Women’s Day, we had a conversation with Marta Belcher, a pioneer in blockchain law. Marta Belcher is a cryptocurrency and civil liberties attorney who is president of the Filecoin Foundation as well as its sister nonprofit, Filecoin Foundation for the Decentralized Web. She is also general counsel and head of policy at Protocol Labs, and also serves on the Board of Directors of Creative Commons and as president of the Board of the Blockchain Association. She has been a leader in crypto policy, including testifying in U.S. Congress and other legislative bodies around the world.  …

Cantor Fitzgerald, a leading financial services firm based in the United States, has picked Anchorage Digital and Copper.co as launch partners for its soon-to-launch Bitcoin financing business. Cantor, whose product and service suite includes investment banking, asset management, capital markets, and digital assets, announced its collaboration with Anchorage Digital and Copper via a press release on Mar. 11. The move comes a few months after the company’s former chief executive office and chairman Howard Lutnick revealed plans for a Bitcoin (BTC) financing business. Notably, Lutnick disclosed plans for the BTC business in July while at the Bitcoin 2024 conference in…

Senator Cynthia Lummis announced the reintroduction of the Bitcoin Act at a Bitcoin-focused conference hosted by the Bitcoin Policy Institute.  The bill, co-sponsored by West Virginia Republican Senator Jim Justice, proposes that the U.S. government acquire 1 million Bitcoin (BTC) as part of its national reserve. Lummis previously introduced the legislation in July 2024, but it failed to advance due to limited bipartisan support. With the new congressional session underway, she seeks to revive the effort.  Lummis had previously teased this announcement. She revealed that she would be a co-host at the Bitcoin for America event, which was scheduled for…