🚀 Kraken, one of the world's largest crypto exchanges, just made a massive move in the financial world!

💥 The company has acquired NinjaTrader, a traditional financial trading platform, for a whopping $1.5 billion.
💰 This is the largest deal ever of a Bitcoin company taking control of a traditional financial company, and it marks a significant step towards the mainstream adoption of crypto.
🌟 Get ready for a new era of finance, where crypto and traditional markets are integrated like never before! 💪

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Circle has minted approximately 250 million USDC on the Solana blockchain.

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Ethereum Developers Introduce Hoodi Testnet for Upcoming Pectra Upgrade

Ethereum developers have launched a new test network named Hoodi, which will facilitate the blockchain's forthcoming 'Pectra' upgrade. Scheduled to go live on Hoodi on March 26, the upgrade is expected to transition to Ethereum's mainnet approximately 30 days later, contingent on successful testing outcomes.

The creation of Hoodi follows unsuccessful Pectra tests on Ethereum’s other testnets, Holesky and Sepolia, which encountered configuration issues preventing proper finalization. These test networks, including Hoodi, are designed to replicate the main Ethereum network, providing developers a low-risk environment to trial code changes or significant upgrades like Pectra before mainnet deployment.

Initially, the Pectra upgrade was intended to activate on Ethereum after the tests on Holesky and Sepolia. However, due to complications, developers opted to establish Hoodi for another round of testing the ambitious Pectra upgrade. Hoodi is also anticipated to serve future testing needs.

Hoodi mirrors Ethereum’s mainnet by maintaining an equivalent number of validators on its network. Ethereum core developer Parithosh Jayanthi highlighted during a recent #ethereum core developers call that Hoodi would be instrumental for Ethereum staking pools and node operators to evaluate their infrastructure.

Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has reported on his personal channel that a probe into Tornado Cash asset theft has revealed North Korean hackers used the platform to mix coins on March 11. Following this, they allegedly purchased 437.6 billion PEPE tokens, valued at approximately $3.1 million, using part of the ETH funds.

Previously, Foresight News reported, based on Lookonchain monitoring, that three wallets made significant purchases of 689.79 billion PEPE tokens, totaling around $4.3 million. The funds for these transactions were also traced back to Tornado Cash.

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🚨 🇨🇳 China unveils Zuchongzhi-3 quantum supercomputer claimed to be one quadrillion times faster than the world's most powerful supercomputer, raising questions about Bitcoin and blockchain security.

Source:
https://thequantuminsider....

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🚨BREAKING NEWS: Ripple Secures Full Regulatory Approval from Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) for Crypto Payment Services in UAE

Ripple, a leading blockchain payment provider, has achieved full regulatory approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to offer cross-border cryptocurrency payment services in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The company announced on March 13 that it had obtained its DFSA license, granting it the ability to operate within the Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC), a prominent free-economic zone in the UAE with its own tax policies and regulatory framework.

This milestone comes nearly six months after Ripple received in-principle approval for the DFSA license. On October 1, 2024, Ripple disclosed its efforts to secure the license as part of its broader strategy to expand its digital asset infrastructure in the UAE. The approval marks a significant step in Ripple's mission to enhance its presence in the region and provide innovative crypto-based payment solutions.

This development underscores the UAE's growing role as a hub for blockchain and #cryptocurrency innovation, as well as Ripple's commitment to complying with regulatory standards while expanding its global footprint.

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250,000,000 #USDC (249,998,53 USD) minted at USDC Treasury on Solana blockchain.

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50,000,000 #USDC (50,006,100 USD) minted at USDC Treasury on Ethereum blockchain.

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🚨Breaking: Solana's Upgrade Proposal Receives Overwhelming Support

The SIMD-228 upgrade proposal for Solana has successfully achieved quorum, with 71.85% of votes in favor. This proposal seeks to reduce the SOL inflation rate by 80%. The voting process will continue until the end of epoch 755, and the proposal has already received approval.

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🚨Breaking: Solana Preparing for a Massive Change

Here's what this massive change means:

- Current inflation: 4.7% annually
- New rate: Could drop to just 1.5%
- Impact: Billions less SOL entering circulation each year

The Good:

- Less sell pressure on SOL price
- More attractive for institutional investors
- Could boost SOL's value long-term

The Bad:

- Small validators might struggle to survive
- Could reduce network decentralization
- Impact on DeFi protocols still uncertain

The proposal, called SIMD-0228, changes how new SOL tokens are created. Instead of following a fixed schedule, it uses a "smart emissions" system that adjusts based on how many tokens are being staked.

This is a huge moment for Solana - potentially making it more attractive to investors but risking the health of its decentralized network. The change needs a two-thirds majority to pass, and voting is happening now!
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How the blockchain is changing money and business

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What is Blockchain? An easy explanation for Crypto Beginners

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How does a blockchain work?

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The Basics of Cryptocurrency for Beginners

Interested in cryptocurrency? This beginner-friendly guide explains the fundamentals of digital currencies such as #bitcoin and #ethereum , how blockchain technology works, and how you can get started. From creating a wallet to understanding market trends, this video covers everything!

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Berachain Co-Founder Reflects on Early Investment Decisions 🔥
The journey to success is never a straight path, and Berachain’s co-founder knows this all too well! 🏆🚀

In a recent reflection, they opened up about the crucial investment decisions that helped shape the future of Berachain. From early bets on blockchain innovation to navigating market uncertainties, every choice played a role in creating the high-performance, EVM-compatible L1 that Berachain is today. 🐻🔗

💡 Key Takeaways from Their Reflection:

✅ Taking calculated risks in unproven markets 💰🎯

✅ Staying true to the vision despite market fluctuations 📈🔥

✅ Building a strong community and ecosystem 👥🤝

✅ Learning from mistakes and adapting quickly 🏃‍♂️💨

With Berachain’s unique proof-of-liquidity model driving innovation in DeFi, it’s clear that those early investment decisions set the stage for something revolutionary. 🌍🔮 Looking back, the co-founder’s insights remind us that bold moves and unwavering belief can lead to massive breakthroughs!

What do you think? 🤔 Would you have made the same early bets? Share your thoughts below! ⬇️🐻💬

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Cardex Compensates Users After Security Breach

Blockchain card game #Cardex announced via X that it has distributed 94.85 ETH, approximately $215,000, to users affected by a recent security breach. The company also stated its intention to collaborate with law enforcement agencies to recover the stolen funds.
Previously, a related entity, attributed the security incident to a vulnerability in the third-party application Cardex, resulting in a loss of around $400,000.

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0x Protocol

The 0x Protocol is a decentralized exchange (DEX) infrastructure that enables the peer-to-peer trading of cryptocurrencies and tokens on the Ethereum blockchain and other Ethereum-compatible networks.

Developed by 0x Labs, 0x Protocol uses smart contracts to execute trades, offering a low-cost and secure alternative to traditional centralized exchanges.

How does 0x protocol work?
- Order creation: A user creates an order specifying the token they want to trade, the amount, and their price requirements.
- Order relay: The order is shared off-chain via relayers or directly with a counterparty.
- Order matching: A relayer matches the order with a suitable counterparty or provides an order book for users to select from.
- On-chain settlement: Once both parties agree on the trade, the order is executed on-chain using the 0x smart contracts, ensuring security and transparency.

Use cases of #0xprotocol
- Decentralized Exchanges (DEXs): Enables the creation of DEX platforms with custom features and order books.
- DeFi applications: Integrated into lending, borrowing, and other DeFi platforms to facilitate token swaps.
- NFT marketplaces: Supports ERC-721 tokens, enabling decentralized trading of non-fungible assets.

0x token (ZRX)
- Governance: ZRX holders vote on protocol upgrades and governance decisions, contributing to 0x’s decentralized development.
- Staking: ZRX can be staked to earn rewards, particularly from trading fees generated on the network.
- Utility: Used to pay fees for services provided by relayers within the 0x ecosystem.
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A new address has withdrawn 1,000 BTC from the Binance exchange.

On March 1st, blockchain analytics platform Onchain Lens reported that a previously unknown address withdrew 1,000 BTC, valued at roughly $84.4 million, from the Binance exchange.

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Explore the power of DefiLlama chain dashboards to analyze diverse metrics in tandem.

Get a holistic view of chain performance and understand the dynamic relationships between key indicators.

Check out Berachain view, where DefiLlama integrated TVL, Volume, and App Revenue for in-depth analysis. 📊

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Today in Washington, D.C., Chainlink held an exclusive event with U.S. government representatives to discuss how U.S. policy on blockchain technology can drive innovation in the financial system.

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$MKR shows Bullish signs against top cryptocurrencies, leading categories and blockchains over various time periods.

Trading Pair 1h 24h 7d 1m
MKR / USD 0.09% 9.52% 37.87% 31.49%

IP - The world's most misunderstood asset class.

$IP shows Bullish signs against top cryptocurrencies, leading categories and blockchains over various time periods

The current price of Story (IP) is approximately $7.23, reflecting a increase of 30.14% in the last 24 hours. The IP trading volume in the last 24 hours stands at $2.71 billion. Story's market cap is currently $1.80 billion, accounting for about 0.06% of the total crypto market cap.

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The Ethereum Foundation has pledged a donation of $1.25 million to support the legal defense of Alexeysev, the developer of the-focused hybrid protocol Tornado Cash. Tornado Cash users to conduct transactions on the blockchain.

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Largest crypto heists of all time

Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic has flagged 11,084 cryptocurrency wallet addresses suspected of being linked to the Bybit exploit. That list is expected to grow as investigations continue.

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Solaxy ($SOLX) – New Crypto Set to Revolutionize Solana
https://soldex.ai/

Solana enjoys massive popularity among some of the best meme coin developers and traders, some cracks have begun to show on the mainnet. These include failed transactions, delays, and limited scalability.

It looks like Layer 2 is due.

Ethereum has a lot of layer 2 solutions, but Solana has none. Solaxy ($SOLX) is here to change that. It’ll be the Solana blockchain’s first-ever Layer 2 protocol. $SOLX will also be a multi-chain token, working seamlessly across both Ethereum and Solana to unchain the benefits of both.
https://twitter.com/soldex...

#Solaxy #memetoken #SOLX

Important altcoin fundamentals:

1. Price
2. Momentum
3. Liquidity
4. Flows/positioning
5. Attention/narrative (almost entirely a derivative of the first 4)

Virtually everything else is noise for short to medium-term trading.

Most of the time, narratives are psyops added after the fact to justify or rationalise a big move.

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Dive into today’s crypto pulse as altcoins continue to reshape the digital landscape! Whether you’re HODLing or trading, staying informed is key. From DeFi powerhouses to emerging NFT ecosystems, the altcoin market never sleeps. 🌍✨

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