The court supported the claim that Silvergate knowingly aided the FTX fraud and had a strong incentive to conceal the operations.

https://dailycoin.com/what-judges-silvergate-ftx-fraud-ruling-means-in-its-case/

The Mintlayer sidechain enables users to create a decentralized ecosystem on the Bitcoin blockchain, including DeFi, smart contracts, atomic swaps, NFTs, and dApps.

https://www.coinspeaker.com/mintlayer-upgrades-staking-program-ml/

Fed Chair Powell told reporters that a digital currency isn't currently being worked on in a 'secret lab.'

https://www.theblock.co/post/283793/fed-chair-powell-no-secret-lab-brewing-a-digital-dollar-surprise

The bankruptcy court has approved an extensive probe into the relationship between Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, a leading law firm, and FTX, the cryptocurrency exchange that filed for bankruptcy in November 2022. This ruling is a stepping-stone to the scrutiny of the legal firm's role and actions prior to and during FTX's bankruptcy proceedings.

https://coingape.com/judge-approves-probe-into-sullivan-cromwells-ties-with-ftx/

With Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) stellar 155% rally in the past six months having reinvigorated interest in the cryptocurrency space, investors are on the lookout for investing opportunities that could provide similar or more returns going forward. This warrants a closer look at the altcoin space, with many token projects offering investors the opportunity to generate staking rewards along with the potential for further token price appreciation.

https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/03/37805722/turn-1-000-into-150-a-month-explore-these-high-yield-crypto-staking-options?utm_source=snapi

The self-custody Bitcoin (BTC) wallet built by Jack Dorsey's fintech firm is now being shipped to customers in 95 countries. Dorsey's fintech company Block, formerly known as Square, began taking pre-orders in December for the new self-custody Bitcoin wallet called Bitkey.

https://dailyhodl.com/2024/03/13/tech-mogul-jack-dorseys-self-custody-bitkey-wallets-begin-shipping-to-95-countries/

The departure of cryptocurrency giant Binance Holdings Ltd from Nigeria has raised concerns among experts and cryptocurrency enthusiasts about its potential to exacerbate youth unemployment in the country.

https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2024/03/222485-nigerias-crypto-clampdown-binance-withdrawal-sparks-concern/

Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by The Winklevoss twins, has agreed with the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). The agreement requires Gemini to pay a $37 million fine and also guarantees a return of more than $1.1 billion to the customers of its Gemini Earn lending program.

https://coingape.com/gemini-agrees-to-1-1-billion-payback-in-earn-program-settlement/

When Bakkt launched in 2018, the markets were ecstatic. “Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the owner of the New York Stock Exchange, is now in the bitcoin business,” read the MIT Technology Review.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/ninabambysheva/2024/02/23/bakkt-lost-2-billion-here-is-its-latest-plan-to-survive/

Crypto markets are currently bracing for upcoming volatility as the Fed keeps signaling delays in rate cuts. Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson stated on Thursday that he is still considering rate reduction “later this year”.

https://coingape.com/crypto-markets-stay-on-edge-as-fed-officials-reiterate-rate-cut-delay/

Michael Hsu urged international cooperation and collaboration in a bid to prevent crypto firms from leveraging competition among jurisdictions.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/occ-acting-head-compares-crypto-asset-intermediaries-corrupt-bank

The FTX estate's motion to sell its Anthropic stake was approved by a bankruptcy court on Thursday.

https://blockworks.co/news/ftx-offloading-anthropic-stake-approved

A coalition of crypto giants including Coinbase and Andreessen Horowitz filed suit against the SEC in Texas, seeking regulatory clarity.

https://decrypt.co/218567/coinbase-a16z-take-sec-court-unlawful-crypto-overreach

In a recent social media post, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin shared his enthusiasm for the upcoming integration of “Verkle trees” into the Ethereum blockchain. This revolutionary data structure is poised to bring about substantial improvements in the disk space utilization of staking nodes, with potential far-reaching benefits for the entire Ethereum network.

https://thecurrencyanalytics.com/altcoins/mastering-crypto-trading-top-indicators-for-success-in-2024-96772

In recent years, Texas has witnessed a surge in interest from cryptocurrency mining companies, drawn by the state's favorable regulatory environment and abundant energy resources. With its competitive electricity prices and ample supply of renewable energy, Texas has become an attractive destination for companies seeking to establish Bitcoin mining operations.

https://www.cryptopolitan.com/texas-attractive-destination-for-miners/