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Coinbase Derivatives, a CFTC-regulated futures exchange, is preparing to introduce 24/7 Bitcoin and Ethereum futures trading for U.S. traders. This marks the first time crypto futures will be available around the clock in the U.S., mirroring how cryptocurrency spot markets already operate, according to Coinbase. Derivatives, which allow traders to bet on future price movements without holding the actual asset, dominate global crypto trading. More than 75% of all crypto trading volume occurs through these contracts. However, U.S. traders have faced limitations due to fixed market hours and futures contracts that expire at set dates. These restrictions make it harder…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Lightchain AI is gaining momentum with its AI-blockchain fusion, making it a strong contender in the 2025 crypto race. The crypto clash in 2025 is heating up, and Lightchain AI might just be a strong bet. With over $17.1 million raised at a presale price of $0.006, Lightchain AI is quickly emerging as a leader in the blockchain space. Its integration of AI and blockchain technology sets it apart from other projects, offering massive growth potential. As the crypto…

Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin mining firm CleanSpark has announced its upcoming inclusion in the S&P SmallCap 600 index. CleanSpark, one of the largest Bitcoin (BTC) mining companies in the world, revealed this via press release on Mar. 10. According to the news release, inclusion in the S&P SmallCap 600 index will go into effect ahead of market opening on March 24, 2025. Why does this matter? The S&P SmallCap 600 Index measures the small-cap constituents of the U.S. stock market. It tracks companies based on criteria such as book value and earnings, with these deemed value stocks also evaluated in terms of…

The Movement Network Foundation has launched Movement Public Mainnet Beta, featuring permissionless smart contract deployment and a canonical Movement bridge. According to a press release sent to crypto.news, the Movement Public Mainnet is the first Move-based chain that settles to Ethereum (ETH). It offers users permissionless smart contract deployment and full user onboarding, allowing developers to freely build on and use Movement. The mainnet went live on March 10 at 8:00 AM PST (15:00 UTC), giving users access to key features, including the canonical bridge powered by LayerZero. With the bridge, users can transfer the network’s native gas token MOVE…

crypto.news caught up with CoinW Chief Strategy Officer Nassar Achkar to discuss the current crypto market climate, Bitcoin’s possible trajectory, ongoing macro tensions, and the beleaguered altcoin landscape. Bitcoin (BTC) broke below $81,000 again on March 10, falling 5% in the past 24 hours amid a broad market downside, while the total crypto market capitalization slid to $2.7 trillion as digital asset investors liquidated virtual currencies to protect capital. Nassar Achkar, representing the Dubai-based crypto exchange CoinW discussed many topics with crypto.news in an interview, including how $100,000 remains a psychological hurdle for Bitcoiners and dipping below $70,000 is unlikely.…

Coinbase’s regional director for Southeast Asia Hassan Ahmed discussed his thoughts on crypto’s current selloff and the implications of shifting U.S. policies in a Bloomberg interview. Ahmed said he is bullish on the long-term outlook for the digital asset industry despite the current weakness. When asked if the current selloff is driven by overall sentiment or broader macroeconomic factors, Ahmed said he believes macroeconomic conditions rather than crypto-specific issues are at play. “We’re in this macro malaise sort of phase where there’s just much more focus on fiscal policy, tariffs, rate cuts, the government U.S. debt maturing this year. And…

Strategy is planning additional capital raises to fund Bitcoin purchases despite the recent market downslide and macro uncertainty. Strategy, previously known as MicroStrategy, plans to raise $21 billion through its class A strike preferred stock as the firm seeks to bolster its investment portfolio. According to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and a company statement, Strategy will use proceeds from the sale to fund general corporate operations, which could include more Bitcoin (BTC) buys. Offering STRK shares via an at-the-market sale sale adds to Strategy’s existing ATM equity program for the “21/21” roadmap, a plan to…

OORT’s decentralized AI Layer1 blockchain, Olympus Protocol, has officially integrated Circle-issued stablecoin, USDC. By doing so, Olympus bridges DeAI with real-world utility. Olympus Protocol becomes the first decentralized AI-based ecosystem to integrate the USDC (USDC) stablecoin, opening the door for real-world use cases and establishing a practical and functional infrastructure with ample liquidity and financial stability for evolving DeAI projects. By integrating USDC into the Olympus ecosystem, businesses will be able to process AI-driven transactions securely and efficiently using the Circle-issued stablecoin. Moreover, AI companies that use the Olympus Protocol for storage and compute power can make USDC transactions. Thus,…

Unichain and Berachain, which debuted last month, led blockchain growth over the past month, followed by Iota. According to Nansen, Unichain, Berachain, and Iota were the fastest-growing chains in the past 30 days, recording significant increases in both active addresses and transactions. Unichain, Uniswap’s (UNI) newly launched Ethereum layer-2 network, recorded a 21,713% increase in active addresses and a 350% increase in transactions over the last month. This surge could be attributed to Uniswap waiving all interface fees for swaps upon launch. Additionally, the network boasts fast, one-second block confirmation times. Berachain (BERA), which also debuted only last month, emerged…

Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission has approved Tether’s USDT as a recognized cryptocurrency, allowing its trade on regulated exchanges. Thailand has granted regulatory approval to Tether’s (USDT), allowing its listing on licensed exchanges and potential use in payments, the company announced. In a March 10 press release, Tether said the approval comes as part of updated digital asset regulations set to take effect on March 16. With the approval, USDT now has access to one of Asia’s largest markets, as the country ranks among the top 20 globally in crypto adoption, with Tether’s stablecoin accounting for around 40% of trading…