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VanEck has filed an application to create an ETF based on Avalanche, highlighting the growth of institutional interest and the potential of the AVAX token for financial innovations
VanEck has filed an application to create an ETF based on Avalanche, highlighting the growing interest of institutional investors. The application was registered in Delaware on March 10, 2025, confirming the company's efforts to launch an investment product linked to the Avalanche blockchain. This move is accompanied by increasing attention to Avalanche, especially after the collaboration with JPMorgan and Mastercard, which strengthens its position in financial innovations. Despite the recent drop in the price of AVAX, VanEck's application could stimulate the token's value recovery if it holds key resistance levels.
Coinbase resumes operations in India after obtaining approvals from the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), with plans to launch retail services and expand its crypto platform in 2025
Coinbase has returned to the Indian market after obtaining approvals from the Indian Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). The platform plans to resume retail services in 2025, which became possible after the introduction of cryptocurrency regulations in India. This decision is related to the compliance requirements of the Anti-Money Laundering Act. Coinbase intends not only to expand its services but also to support the development of cryptocurrency technologies in the country.
Deutsche Boerse through Clearstream launches custody and settlement services for cryptocurrencies for institutional clients, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, from April 2025
Deutsche Boerse, through its platform Clearstream, will begin offering custody and settlement services for cryptocurrencies to institutional clients, including Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH), in 2025. These services will be implemented through its subsidiary Crypto Finance AG. Starting in April 2025, over 2,500 clients of the company will be able to use these services. There are plans to expand to other cryptocurrencies in the future and to offer staking, lending, and brokerage services. This move aligns with the growing demand for regulated cryptocurrency services in Europe following the implementation of the MiCA regulation.
El Salvador and Paraguay have signed a cooperation agreement on cryptocurrency regulation to combat illegal operations and improve control over money laundering
El Salvador and Paraguay have signed an important cooperation agreement in the field of cryptocurrency regulation. This agreement is aimed at combating illegal cryptocurrency operations and strengthening measures to prevent money laundering. Under the agreement signed by SEPRELAD of Paraguay and CNAD of El Salvador, both parties will exchange information and collaborate on the regulation of digital assets. Juan Carlos Reyes, president of CNAD, emphasized that El Salvador is actively developing international partnerships to create transparent and secure conditions for cryptocurrency markets, stimulating innovation and ensuring financial discipline.
The hacker group Dark Storm has claimed responsibility for the large-scale cyberattack that caused disruptions on the social network X (formerly Twitter)
Kraken receives an EMI license from the UK FCA, accelerating development in the crypto market and opening new opportunities for secure transactions and products for clients
Thailand has approved stablecoins Tether (USDT) and Circle (USDC) for cryptocurrency transactions, ensuring their listing on exchanges starting March 16, 2025
The European Central Bank (ECB) plans to release the digital euro by October 2025, despite doubts from lawmakers due to the recent failure in the Target 2 system
Utah removed the creation of a Bitcoin reserve fund from the HB230 bill, which now focuses on protecting the rights of miners and digital asset owners
BBVA receives approval for Bitcoin and Ethereum trading in Spain, completing the years-long process of implementing crypto trading under the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation
Robinhood has agreed to pay $29.75 million for violations related to oversight and compliance standards, including trade manipulation and account hacks
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is considering the use of blockchain and stablecoins for managing grants in affordable housing and homeless shelter projects
FIFA is considering the creation of its own cryptocurrency FIFA Coin to expand its influence and improve interaction with 5 billion football fans worldwide
FIFA President Gianni Infantino stated the organization’s intention to develop its own cryptocurrency, calling it FIFA Coin. This statement was made after the Crypto Summit at the White House on March 7, 2025. Infantino emphasized that the goal is to expand FIFA’s influence among 5 billion football fans worldwide using blockchain technologies. The development of the coin could become a new step in improving interaction with fans and creating additional sources of income for the organization.
Volatility Shares offers a new ETF for betting against XRP, which will allow investors to profit from the token's price decline, with risks and potential SEC approval by October 18, 2025
Volatility Shares has filed an application to create an exchange-traded fund (ETF) for those betting against XRP. The new product (-1x XRP ETF) will allow investors to profit from the decline in the token's price, as its return will be inversely proportional to changes in the value of XRP. A standard ETF and a leveraged product, which doubles the token’s return, are also offered. The application lists risks, including the growth in XRP supply and the potential recognition of the token as a security. The SEC must make a decision on the application by October 18, 2025.
Nigeria receives $60 million from confiscated US assets after Tigran Gambaryan’s release, strengthening cooperation in the fight against corruption and financial crimes
Nigeria received nearly $60 million from confiscated assets in the US following the release of Binance’s executive director, Tigran Gambaryan. This is part of the conditions under which he was released. The Nigerian government had demanded the return of about $380 million linked to corruption cases, including funds confiscated from former high-profile officials. The US returned $52.88 million, which will be used for rural electrification through the World Bank. This agreement strengthened cooperation between Nigeria and the US in the fight against financial crimes.
Microsoft is developing its own AI models and testing alternatives to OpenAI to compete in the technology space, investing $14 billion and hiring industry experts
Microsoft is accelerating the development of its own AI models to compete with OpenAI, with which it has been collaborating for many years. The company has created new models for "reasoning," similar to OpenAI's technologies, and developed a family of MAI models that should compete with OpenAI's models. In addition, Microsoft is testing alternative models from xAI, Meta, Anthropic, and DeepSeek for use in its Copilot product. This step is part of its diversification strategy, considering the $14 billion invested in OpenAI and the appointment of Mustafa Suleyman, co-founder of DeepMind, to lead the AI direction.
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Emirates NBD, the Dubai government bank, launches cryptocurrency services through the Liv X app in Dubai, using the Aquanow infrastructure and storage services from Zodia, licensed by VARA
The Cardano Foundation enters into a strategic partnership with SERPRO to implement blockchain technologies in Brazil's public sector and train 8,000 employees
Texas has approved the creation of a strategic Bitcoin reserve for the state: the SB 21 bill passed through the Senate and will now be reviewed by the House of Representatives
The court dismisses the lawsuit against DOGE by Elon Musk, allowing access to data from the U.S. Department of Treasury despite concerns about leaks of confidential information
The EU exempts Bitcoin miners and PoS validators from strict reporting requirements under MiCA, supporting the crypto industry and the financial stability of the region
The European Union has exempted Bitcoin miners and PoS validators from the obligation to report market manipulation under the MiCA Regulation. This decision by the EU excludes mining and PoS operations from the list of subjects subject to strict reporting requirements for cryptocurrency services such as exchanges. This exemption is aimed at supporting the crypto industry in the EU, preventing businesses from moving to regions with looser regulations, and fostering a more flexible and competitive environment for innovation while maintaining the financial stability of the region.
Binance launches a voting mechanism for the listing and delisting of tokens, providing users with more control and supporting new promising projects
Binance launches a new initiative, allowing users to participate in the listing and delisting process of tokens through voting mechanisms. Users can vote for the addition of projects to the platform (Vote to List) or their removal (Vote to Delist), increasing transparency and community engagement. New projects have access to Launchpool, Megadrop, and other tools that provide opportunities for early participation. The Alpha Observation Zone helps identify promising tokens and gives users access to them at the initial stage. This is a step for Binance to enhance user control over tokens and support emerging projects.
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has been released from custody after the court overturned his arrest, which has sparked controversy in the country regarding his charges and the legitimacy of the decision
President Yoon Suk-yeol of South Korea, who was arrested in January on charges of organizing a rebellion, was released from custody by the Seoul Central Court. The court overturned the arrest warrant, citing doubts about the legitimacy of the charges and questions regarding the jurisdiction of the Corruption Investigation Office. This decision has triggered mixed reactions: the opposition believes it does not address issues related to the violation of constitutional order, while the president's supporters argue that it confirms the rule of law in the country.
1inch was subjected to a hacker attack, losing more than $5 million due to a vulnerability in the smart contract, but user funds remained safe
1inch became the victim of a hacker attack, in which more than $5 million was stolen. The hackers exploited a vulnerability in the Fusion v1 smart contract, affecting the resolvers responsible for executing orders on the platform. However, user funds were not affected as the damage was limited to the resolver contract. In response to the attack, 1inch began cooperating with the affected parties, updated its smart contracts, and launched a bug bounty program to improve the platform's security.