Day: March 20, 2025

Leveraged bets on FOMC meeting ‘guaranteed recipe to lose money’ — Trader

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A crypto trader warns that going heavy on leverage before the monthly United States interest rate decision is a surefire way to lose money in crypto trading.  After the Federal Reserve’s statement confirmed the US central bank intends to leave interest rates unchanged in its target range between 4.25% to 4.5%, Bitcoin’s price barely moved, as the market had already widely expected no change in the interest rate. However, after Fed chair Jerome Powell said the probability of a recession is “not high,” despite independent economists raising the odds of…

Bitcoin Race? US Wants More, Says Trump’s Digital Assets Chief

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They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that’s not just a metaphor, it’s a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-shifting tides of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a seasoned editor and crafting articles that decipher the jargon for the masses. When the PC goes on hibernate mode, however, his pursuits take a more mechanical (and sometimes philosophical) turn. Christian’s journey with the written word began long before the age of Bitcoin. In the hallowed halls of academia, he honed his craft as a feature writer…

Kraken nears $1.5B deal allowing it to offer US crypto futures: Report

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Crypto exchange Kraken is reportedly closing in on a $1.5 billion acquisition of trading platform NinjaTrader, a move that would expand Kraken’s customer base and enable it to offer crypto futures and derivatives in the US. The deal could be confirmed by the morning of March 20 in the US, The Wall Street Journal said in a March 19 report, citing people familiar with the matter. Kraken’s expanded offerings would be made possible through NinjaTrader’s registration as a Futures Commission Merchant.  The move would help Kraken’s strategy to work across…

Innovative Sequencing Models Aim to Redistribute MEV in Blockchain

Caroline Bishop Mar 20, 2025 02:58 Explore how application-specific transaction sequencing is reshaping blockchain dynamics by redistributing MEV, enhancing market fairness, and fostering innovation in decentralized applications. In the rapidly evolving blockchain landscape, the traditional approach to transaction sequencing, which largely focuses on maximizing miner extractable value (MEV), is undergoing significant transformation. This shift is primarily driven by the introduction of application-specific sequencing methods that aim to foster a more equitable and efficient blockchain ecosystem, according to Sei. The Current Landscape The…

Sanctioned crypto exchange Garantex shifts millions as it reboots platform

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Shuttered crypto exchange Garantex is reportedly back under a new name after laundering millions in ruble-backed stablecoins and sending them to a freshly created exchange, according to a Swiss blockchain analytics company.   Global Ledger claims the operators of the Russian exchange have shifted liquidity and customer deposits to Grinex, which they say is “Garantex’s full-fledged successor,” in a report released to X on March 19. “We can confidently state that Grinex and Garantex are directly connected both onchain and offchain.” “The movement of funds, including the systematic transfer of A7A5…

Bakkt names new co-CEO amid re-focus on crypto offerings

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Crypto custody and trading firm Bakkt Holdings has appointed a new co-CEO and is cutting some of its services to focus on its crypto offerings after recently losing two major clients. Akshay Naheta, the founder of stablecoin payments infrastructure firm Distributed Technologies Research (DTR), will join Bakkt CEO Andy Main in the role, the company said on March 19. Bakkt added that it will enter into an agreement with DTR to integrate its stablecoin-based payment infrastructure with Bakkt’s crypto trading and brokerage technology, subject to regulatory approval. Bakkt said the…

Bitcoin Long-Term Holder Net Position Turns Green For The First Time In 2025

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Reason to trust Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Created by industry experts and meticulously reviewed The highest standards in reporting and publishing Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Este artículo también está disponible en español. Bitcoin’s long-term holders have resumed accumulation in what is a notable shift in investor sentiment despite the turbulence that has gripped the market in recent weeks. Particularly, data from…

‘I am ashamed’ — Solana CEO breaks silence over controversial ad backlash

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Solana Labs CEO Anatoly Yakovenko has broken his silence over the “America Is Back — Time to Accelerate” advertisement, which blended American patriotism and tech innovation with political messaging around gender identity. “The ad was bad, and it’s still gnawing at my soul,” Yakovenko said in a March 19 X post after receiving immense backlash over the controversial ad.  “I am ashamed I downplayed it instead of just calling it what it is – mean and punching down on a marginalized group.” Yakovenko praised those in the Solana ecosystem who…

Bitcoin Hits Intraday High of $87,470 Amid Fed Meeting, Political Support

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Bitcoin reached an intraday high of $87,470 at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, amid heightened market optimism driven by political, regulatory, and macroeconomic factors. Bitcoin Bulls Return The leading cryptocurrency briefly touched the milestone during a volatile trading session, with real-time data showing bitcoin hovering around $87,357 at 8:08 p.m. EDT, with […] Original