Base has become Ethereum’s top layer two (L2) across several metrics and Base projects will now have access to onchain startup capital on Echo. Echo Hosts Coinbase Ventures’ New Base Ecosystem Group to Expand Crypto Development Projects building on Ethereum’s largest L2 network Base will now have access to early startup capital via the Echo […]
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Massive Campaign Uses Over 700K Wallets in Cryptojacking Scheme
A cryptojacking campaign that encompasses the use of over 700K cryptocurrency addresses has been unveiled by cybersecurity company Ciberark. Massjacker is a crypto jacking tool, meaning that it hijacks the clipboard of the infected devices, changing the cryptocurrency addresses into others, and making people deposit crypto to addresses different than the ones intended. Ciberark estimated […]
Read MoreUS Extradites Russia-Israel Citizen Linked to Lockbit Attacks
A Lockbit ransomware developer has been extradited to the U.S., admitting to coding and consulting for the cybercriminal group, which paid him in cryptocurrency. Lockbit Ransomware Developer Extradited to US in Global Crackdown The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on March 14 that Rostislav Panev, a dual Russian and Israeli citizen, has been extradited […]
Read MoreCoinbase Scores Big as Vermont Drops Case—Is This the End of Staking Crackdowns?
Coinbase just scored a massive legal win as Vermont rescinds its case on staking services, reinforcing that staking is not a security. This marks another major setback for regulators trying to rein in crypto. Vermont Drops Case Against Coinbase, Strengthening Crypto’s Legal Standing Coinbase Global Inc. and Coinbase Inc. have secured a significant legal victory […]
Read MoreTim Draper: Bitcoin Goes to Infinity Against the Dollar—$250K BTC Is Just the Start
Tim Draper envisions a future where bitcoin dominates, fiat crumbles, and people scramble to convert dollars before they become worthless, calling BTC the ultimate global currency. Tim Draper Says Fiat Is Doomed—Bitcoin to Replace the Dollar for Everything Tim Draper, a prominent venture capitalist and longtime bitcoin advocate, reiterated his strong belief in BTC’s future […]
Read MoreRepublican Thomas Massie Embraces Bitcoin Amid Trump Feud Over Fiscal Clashes
U.S. Representative Thomas Massie, a Republican hailing from Kentucky, has recently disclosed that he received more than $261,000 in contributions to his campaign. This week, the staunch advocate for fiscal responsibility, currently engaged in a spirited political clash with President Donald Trump, announced that his campaign is now welcoming bitcoin as a form of support. […]
Read MoreUS Lawmaker Plans to Introduce Bill to Permanently ‘Cement’ Trump’s National Bitcoin Reserve
Sources disclose that U.S. Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) plans to introduce legislation on March 14, 2025, to permanently establish President Donald Trump’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and Digital Asset Stockpile, aiming to shield the initiative from reversal by future administrations. U.S. Could Anchor Crypto Leadership as Donalds Seeks to Codify Bitcoin Reserve The bill seeks to […]
Read MoreNorth Korea’s Lazarus Group Moves 400 ETH to Tornado Cash Following $1.5B Bybit Hack
North Korea-linked Lazarus Group transferred 400 ETH (worth $750,000) to Tornado Cash on March 12, 2025, likely laundering proceeds from the record $1.5 billion Bybit hack, blockchain researchers report. ZachXBT: Tornado Cash Demix Exposes North Korea’s $3.1M PEPE Token Purchase The Lazarus Group, a North Korean state-sponsored hacking collective, transferred 400 ETH to privacy tool […]
Read MoreBlackrock’s BUIDL Soars 50% in 6 Days—Tokenized Fund Now Commands $1B AUM
Six days ago, on March 8, 2025, the tokenized Blackrock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) held $668 million in assets under management (AUM). Since then, its AUM has soared by 50.3%, eclipsing the $1 billion threshold. From $668M to $1B in 6 Days Launched in March 2024, this pioneering tokenized fund—issued on several public […]
Read More‘First-of-Its-Kind’ ETF Focuses on Bitcoin-Linked Corporate Bonds
Retail investors can now access bitcoin-backed corporate bonds through a groundbreaking ETF, offering exposure to companies using convertible debt to integrate bitcoin into their financial strategy. Nasdaq-Listed ETF Offers Bitcoin Corporate Debt Exposure REX Shares announced on March 14 the launch of the REX Bitcoin Corporate Treasury Convertible Bond ETF (Nasdaq: BMAX), a new investment […]
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