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• Best Crypto to Buy as Canary Capital Files for First-Ever SUI ETF

  18-03-2025 14:12 via newsbtc.com
  
  The best crypto to buy are now shining stronger that the SEC has acknowledged the filing of the first-ever SUI-based ETF by Canary Capital – an institutional crypto management and trading firm.
  SUI is a layer-1 blockchain solution offering high-speed transactions through ‘horizontal scaling.’ It processes unrelated transactions simultaneously instead of processing each transaction individually, saving a lot of time.SUI is also among the top 10 on the list of chains with the mos
  
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• Ethereum To $4,000? Standard Chartered Lowers Expectations

  19-03-2025 04:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  Ethereum, like the broader crypto market, has experienced a sharp drop in price in recent weeks. From a high of $3,352 at the start of 2025, Ether now trades around $1,800 and $1,900, reflecting a sharp drop to the world’s second-biggest crypto by market cap. Looking at Ether’s bigger picture, it’s down 47% from last year’s value.If we go by the latest analyses and observations from commentators, Ether’s price correction will likely be extended. The altcoin is facin
  
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• Minnesota senator proposes Bitcoin Act after going from skeptic to believer

  19-03-2025 03:49 via cointelegraph.com
  Minnesota state Senator Jeremy Miller has introduced the Minnesota Bitcoin Act, which he drafted after completely changing his stance on Bitcoin.“As I do more research on cryptocurrency and hear from more and more constituents, I’ve gone from being highly skeptical to learning more about it, to believing in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies,” Miller said in a March 18 statement.Miller said the bill aims to “promote prosperity” for Minnesotans by allowing the Minnes
  
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• EOS Network rebrands to Vaulta in shift to Web3 banking

  19-03-2025 03:19 via cointelegraph.com
  The EOS Network, a blockchain that launched in 2018 amid the initial coin offering boom, has rebranded to Vaulta and will pivot to focusing on Web3 banking. The switch to Vaulta is tentatively scheduled for the end of May and will include a new token and the establishment of an advisory group known as the Vaulta Banking Advisory Council to help with the firm’s new direction, the company said in a March 18 statement.In a separate statement, the firm said the network’s EOS (EOS) t
  
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• Hacker breaks into AI crypto bot aixbt’s dashboard to snatch 55 ETH

  19-03-2025 02:59 via cointelegraph.com
  An attacker has breached the dashboard of an artificial intelligence crypto bot and made two prompts for it to transfer 55.5 Ether, worth $106,200, from its wallet, sparking concerns about the security of AI agents in crypto.In a March 18 X post, “rxbt” — the maintainer of the bot called “aixbt,” which commentates on the market — said its core systems weren’t impacted, and the breach wasn’t the result of manipulating the AI.“We’ve migra
  
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• Four.Meme resumes operations after $120K sandwich attack

  19-03-2025 02:34 via cointelegraph.com
  The BNB Chain-based memecoin launch platform Four.Meme has resumed operations after being hit with a sandwich attack that exploited it for around $120,000.  Four.Meme said in a March 18 X post that its launch function was back after inspecting and addressing a security issue. It had earlier suspended the function to investigate it, saying it was “under attack.”“The launch function has now been resumed after a thorough security inspection. Our team has addressed the is
  
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• Bullish Breakout On The Ethereum 4-Hour Chart Says Price Is Headed For $2,500

  19-03-2025 02:30 via newsbtc.com
  
  Ethereum has faced intense selling pressure over the past few weeks, with its price falling below the $2,000 threshold. This intense run of declines saw the cryptocurrency reach a low of $1,750 on March 11, marking its lowest point since November 2023. However, despite this steep drop, a new technical setup suggests Ethereum could be on the verge of a bullish turnaround, as it now retests a key resistance level on the 4-hour chart.
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• Dogecoin At Make-Or-Break Point After Multi-Year Trendline Test

  19-03-2025 01:00 via newsbtc.com
  Dogecoin (DOGE) closed last week on a bullish note after testing critical technical levels that could define its next directional move. The weekly chart on Binance (DOGE/USDT) reveals that DOGE is currently trading just above the significant 0.786 Fibonacci retracement level at $0.167. This retracement is drawn from the all-time low at $0.0805 to the peak of $0.4844.
  Dogecoin Reversal Confirmed?
  A notable technical development is the interaction with a long-standing descending trendline, extendi
  
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• XRP Stumbles—But Analysts Still See A Path To $70

  18-03-2025 23:30 via newsbtc.com
  
  Analysts remained optimistic about XRP’s potential price surge, predicting that the crypto will pass the critical test and hit somewhere between $33 and $70 despite the setbacks that it is facing lately.
  Market observers expressed their confidence in the capability of XRP to bounce back amid the decline in its trading volume wherein investors saw a 20% drop.XRP Faces Setbacks
  Reports said that the altcoin is currently facing some challenges to regain momentum for a bullish run as its price
  
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• ETH price prospects dim as Ethereum DEX volumes drop 34% in a week

  18-03-2025 22:55 via cointelegraph.com
  Ether (ETH) price fell below $2,200 on March 9 and has struggled to recover since. The altcoin is down 14% in March and the decline has hurt investor sentiment, especially as the broader crypto market only dropped 4% in the same period. Adding to the bearish sentiment, traders are also worried about further ETH price corrections after a 34% weekly drop in decentralized exchange (DEX) activity on the Ethereum network.Blockchains ranked by 7-day DEX volumes, USD. Source: DefiLlamaDEX volumes
  
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• Crypto companies seeking bank charters under Trump admin — Report

  18-03-2025 22:12 via cointelegraph.com
  Cryptocurrency and fintech companies are increasingly seeking bank charters in an attempt to grow their businesses under the Trump administration, according to a report from Reuters, which talked to more than half a dozen industry executives.The moves come as the administration is seen as more industry-friendly and there are opportunities to gain the licenses that regulators under previous administrations may have been slow to approve.While discussions about pursuing bank charters are on the ris
  
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• This Bear Market Indicator Says Bitcoin Price Is Headed For Crash To $40,000, Here’s When

  18-03-2025 22:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  The Bitcoin price could be headed for more pain, as a crypto analyst has identified a new bear market indicator that suggests a crash to $40,000 is imminent. The analyst has predicted when this deep price decline is set to occur, warning investors to remain cautious or risk selling at a loss. 
  Xanrox, a crypto analyst on TradingView, shared a detailed price analysis of Bitcoin on March 17, predicting that the pioneer cryptocurrency is set to crash to $40,000 by 2026. The analyst revealed th
  
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• Justin Sun Announces Wrapped TRON (TRX) to Launch on Solana

  18-03-2025 21:52 via crypto-news.net
  Justin Sun announces TRON's wrapped TRX on Solana, signaling potential collaboration and new opportunities for both blockchain ecosystems.
  The post Justin Sun Announces Wrapped TRON (TRX) to Launch on Solana appeared first on Crypto-News.net.
  
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• Cardano’s ADA lands spot in US Digital Asset Stockpile — Will it generate value?

  18-03-2025 21:51 via cointelegraph.com
  On March 2, President Donald Trump mentioned Cardano’s ADA (ADA) token among the cryptocurrencies to be included in the US strategic crypto reserve. Trump’s March 6 executive order clarified that altcoins would be part of the Digital Asset Stockpile (DAS) under the “responsible stewardship” of the Treasury.ADA’s potential inclusion in a government-managed portfolio sparked industry-wide surprise and, at times, harsh criticism. Although it has loyal investors who hav
  
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• Coinbase CLO Criticizes U.S. Treasury Over Tornado Cash Court Ruling Dispute

  18-03-2025 21:25 via crypto-news.net
  
  Coinbase CLO Criticizes U.S. Treasury Over Tornado Cash Court Ruling Dispute
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• Bank of Korea to Kick Off CBDC Payment Pilot with 100K Participants in April

  18-03-2025 21:07 via crypto-news.net
  
  The Bank of Korea (BOK) will begin a large-scale pilot of its central bank digital currency (CBDC) in April, allowing 100,000 participants to conduct real-world transactions using digital tokens.  Notably, the three-month trial aims to evaluate the practical use of CBDCs in payments and their potential impact on the financial system. The pilot, named the…
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• March 2025 FOMC Meeting: What Crypto Investors Can Expect

  18-03-2025 20:56 via crypto-news.net
  
  The March 2025 FOMC meeting holds key implications for crypto markets as inflation cools and interest rates remain uncertain.
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• Xapo Bank Launches Instant $1M BTC-Backed Loans with No Fees

  18-03-2025 20:41 via crypto-news.net
  
  Crypto wealth manager Xapo Bank has launched a Bitcoin-backed loan service, allowing eligible customers to borrow up to $1 million in U.S. dollars without selling their bitcoin (BTC).  The initiative, announced in a March 18 X post, aims to provide flexible liquidity options while discouraging BTC liquidation during market fluctuations. Notably, Xapo Bank’s offering enables…
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• Bitcoin price volatility ramps up around FOMC days — Will this time be different?

  18-03-2025 20:39 via cointelegraph.com
  At the start of the week, Bitcoin (BTC) price succumbed to pressure from sellers, declining from $84,500 on March 17, to $81,300 at the time of writing. This downward movement was most likely a sell-off related to the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) two-day meeting, which takes place on March 18-19.Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meetings tend to act as market resets. Each time the FOMC meets to deliberate on US monetary policy, crypto markets brace for impact. Historically, tr
  
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• XRP Coils For A Breakout, But Key Resistance Still Stalls The Rally

  18-03-2025 20:30 via newsbtc.com
  XRP remains in a holding pattern, according to the latest chart analysis shared by crypto analyst @CasiTrades. Despite a relatively subdued weekend, XRP continues to trade above critical support levels, indicating that the current bullish structure has not been invalidated.
  XRP Price Remains Bullish
  A closer look at the 4-hour XRP/USD chart by @CasiTrades shows two converging trend lines that have formed a symmetrical triangle spanning from mid-January to mid-March. XRP’s price action has
  
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• DeFi Protocols Under Scrutiny for Ignoring North Korean-Led Laundering Operations

  18-03-2025 20:29 via crypto-news.net
  ZachXBT criticizes DeFi protocols for ignoring North Korean-linked transactions after the $1.4 billion Bybit hack, highlighting industry flaws.
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• 83% of institutions plan to up crypto allocations in 2025: Coinbase

  18-03-2025 20:29 via cointelegraph.com
  Institutional investors are increasingly bullish on cryptocurrency, with 83% saying they plan to up crypto allocations in 2025, according to a March 18 report by Coinbase and EY-Parthenon. Already, nearly three-quarters of firms surveyed said they hold cryptocurrencies other than Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH), and a “significant majority” said they plan to boost crypto allocations to 5% or more of their portfolios, the report said. They are motivated by the view that &
  
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• Stablecoin, market structure bills should get done this year — Rep. Khanna

  18-03-2025 20:23 via cointelegraph.com
  US Representative Ro Khanna, a Democrat from California, said at the Digital Assets Summit on March 18 that Congress “should be able to get” both a stablecoin and crypto market structure bill done this year.Khanna added that there are 70 to 80 Democrats now who understand the importance of stablecoin legislation in increasing American influence around the world by giving more people access to dollars. Rep. Ro Khanna (right) at the Digital Assets Summit, March 18. Source: Cointelegrap
  
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• Metaplanet Tops Holdings to 3,200 BTC with $12.5M Purchase

  18-03-2025 20:22 via crypto-news.net
  
  Japanese crypto investment firm Metaplanet has acquired an additional 150 bitcoin (BTC) for approximately $12.5 million, continuing its aggressive expansion into digital assets.  Notably, this latest purchase brings the company’s total holdings to 3,200 BTC, valued at approximately $269.3 million at current market prices. According to Metaplanet’s March 18 announcement on X, the firm bought…
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• US stablecoin bill likely in ‘next 2 months’ — Trump’s crypto council head

  18-03-2025 20:12 via cointelegraph.com
  Bo Hines, the executive director of the President’s Council of Advisers on Digital Assets, said comprehensive stablecoin legislation is expected to be finalized in the coming months, underscoring the government’s urgency to maintain the US dollar’s dominance in onchain activity. Speaking at the Digital Asset Summit in New York on March 18, Hines said stablecoin legislation is “imminent” following the Senate Banking Committee’s approval of the GENIUS Act l
  
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• Bybit Partnered with University of Wollongong in Dubai to Host Exclusive Demo Trading Challenge

  18-03-2025 19:44 via crypto-news.net
  
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• Binance CEO reiterates denial of Trump family deal talks

  18-03-2025 19:29 via cointelegraph.com
  Binance CEO Richard Teng denied reports that Binance.US was in deal talks with entities affiliated with US President Donald Trump during a March 18 panel at Blockworks’ 2025 Digital Asset Summit in New York.Teng’s statement reiterated the position taken by Binance’s founder, Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, and Trump, both of whom denied the story last week. On March 13, The Wall Street Journal reported that Binance.US, an independently-operated US cryptocurrency exchange, was
  
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• Ethereum price in ‘cursed’ downtrend which could continue well into 2025 — Analyst

  18-03-2025 19:26 via cointelegraph.com
  Ethereum’s native token, Ether (ETH), has ventured into oversold territory multiple times against Bitcoin (BTC) in recent months, but the altcoin has yet to show any signs of finding a price bottom. The trading situation is actually quite similar to a previous scenario, and ETH’s market structure suggests that it could repeat itself in Q2 to Q3 of this year.Ether’s repeat breakdowns point to more downsideThe relative strength index (RSI) on ETH’s 3-day timeframe remains b
  
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• Ethereum Is Retesting A 5-Year Long Trendline – Massive Rally Incoming?

  18-03-2025 19:00 via newsbtc.com
  
  Ethereum is currently consolidating below the $2,000 mark, trading within a narrow range between $1,800 and $1,900 as market uncertainty persists. Bulls have lost control, and speculation about a potential continuation of the bear trend is growing among analysts and investors. With macroeconomic instability, rising trade war fears, and erratic policy decisions from US President Trump, both crypto and U.S. stock markets remain highly volatile, adding to Ethereum’s struggles.To highlight Eth
  
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• Solana CME futures volumes reach $12.1M: Was the launch a dud, or is more to come?

  18-03-2025 18:25 via cointelegraph.com
  Solana futures (SOL) on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) went live on March 17, with a trading volume of $12.1 million on day 1, which fell short compared to Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum’s (ETH) CME futures debut. CME Crypto futures comparison by Vetle Lunde. Source: X.comVetle Lunde, Head of Research at K33Research, compared the difference between Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH) and Solana (SOL) CME futures trading performances on their launch day, and it is clear that SOL’s CME futur
  
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