Author: James Wilson

Memecoin launch platform Four.Meme confirms it has suffered another attack which led to the temporary suspension of the platform’s token launch feature. In a recent post, the Binance (BNB) Smart Chain-based memecoin launch platform said that it has launched an emergency investigation into the malicious attack. For the time being, the launch function has been suspended until further notice. The platform also promised to compensate all users affected by the exploit. Users who were affected by the attack have to fill out a submission form, providing the relevant information needed for compensation. “Our team is working hard to fix the…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Ethereum holders are flocking to Lightchain AI, a rising altcoin priced at $0.007, with over $17.9 million raised in its presale. Ethereum holders are rushing to this hot new altcoin, Lightchain AI, currently priced at just $0.007 with over $17.9 million raised in its presale. As Ethereum continues to dominate the blockchain space but falters in terms of price movements, investors are seeking the next major player in the market. Lightchain AI, with its inventive fusion of artificial intelligence…

Binance has launched Binance Alpha 2.0, a major update that integrates its Alpha platform directly into the Binance Exchange.  The update simplifies the process of decentralized trading by enabling users to purchase Alpha tokens on-chain without withdrawing funds to external wallets, as stated in Binance’s Mar. 18 announcement on its official blog. With Alpha 2.0, Binance users will be able to buy Alpha tokens through Binance Pay with their Funding and Spot accounts. Alpha was previously only available through the Binance Wallet, requiring extra steps for money transfers. By removing these steps, the latest update improves access to early-stage digital…

BMT rallied for the second consecutive day as it is set to be listed on the South Korean exchange Bithumb today, following its recent listing on Binance Futures. Bubblemaps (BMT) rose to an all-time high of $0.22 on Mar. 18 Morning Asian time, marking a 125% surge over the past day while extending its profits to over 200% from its weekly low of $0.073. The altcoin market cap was seated at $54.1 million while its daily trading volume was up 260%, hovering around $107 million. The altcoin rallied after Bithumb, a major South Korea-based crypto exchange, announced the addition of…

Swiss bank Zuger Kantonalbank has added Cardano and Avalanche to its cryptocurrency offering through a partnership with crypto-focused bank Sygnum. Zuger Kantonalbank, a Swiss universal bank, has expanded its cryptocurrency offerings to include Cardano (ADA) and Avalanche (AVAX) through a partnership with crypto-focused Swiss bank Sygnum. In a blog announcement on March 17, Sygnum said the expansion was driven by “increased customer demand” amid what it described as growing regulatory clarity in the U.S. and E.U., as well as the establishment of a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. The bank’s fiat-to-crypto transactions are facilitated through Sygnum’s gateway, while Zuger Kantonalbank customers…

Burwick Law has filed a class action lawsuit in New York against Kelsier Ventures, KIP Protocol, and Meteora, accusing them of running a deceptive launch in the LIBRA token scandal.   According to the lawsuit filed on Mar. 18, the token’s developers secretly manipulated liquidity to defraud retail traders of millions of dollars while misleading investors with false promises. LIBRA was marketed as an initiative to boost Argentina’s economy, even getting President Javier Milei’s support. However, the token’s developers allegedly inflated prices using a one-sided liquidity pool rather than a fair launch. Tonight, our firm filed a class action complaint in…

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has issued another set of 0% ordinary bonds to EVO FUND, worth $13.35 million, with the aim of buying more Bitcoin. According to a recent notice, the Tokyo-based investment firm is issuing ¥2 billion to EVO FUND, based on a decision made at the company’s board of directors meeting. This marks the ninth issuance of ordinary bonds by the Japanese firm overall. In a Mar. 18 regulatory filing, it is stated that the funds gained from the ordinary bonds issuance will be used to purchase more Bitcoin (BTC). This decision is in line with the firm’s…

The Winklevoss-founded crypto exchange Gemini has hired a new chief financial officer as it seeks going public by 2026. Crypto exchange Gemini has appointed Dan Chen as chief financial officer as it moves closer to a potential public listing on Nasdaq. Chen, who previously worked at Affirm Inc. as a vice president of its capital markets and bank partnerships, announced his new role in a Monday post on X. I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve joined @Gemini as its Chief Financial Officer. I will be working alongside @cameron and @tyler and the incredible team at Gemini to unlock the next…

Crypto exchange Crypto.com has come under fire after a last-minute voting surge secured approval for its controversial proposal to mint 70 billion CRO tokens. According to a report from Unchained, the proposal had struggled to reach the required 33.4% quorum for most of the voting period. However, in the final hours, a sudden influx of 3.35 billion Cronos (CRO) votes pushed it past the threshold, securing a 61.18% approval. The proposal in question was aimed at creating a Cronos Strategic Reserve by effectively reversing a 2021 token burn that was meant to remove the same number of tokens from circulation…

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has granted Cumberland SG, the Asia division of the U.S.-based crypto trading firm Cumberland, in-principle approval for a Major Payment Institution license. The approval, which was announced on Mar. 18, brings the company one step closer to providing regulated digital payment token services in Singapore. An in-principle approval indicates that Cumberland has met the first set of regulatory requirements for a payment services license. However, it still needs to meet several other conditions to obtain a full license. MAS retains the right to revoke approval if necessary. We are pleased to announce that Cumberland SG…