Author: James Wilson
Ghibli-inspired memecoins on Solana have taken off in the past day, thanks to a wave of Studio Ghibli-style images shared by ChatGPT users on social media. On March 25, OpenAI launched image generation for its ChatGPT-4o model, prompting users to generate artwork in the iconic style of Studio Ghibli, known for popular anime films like Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman introduced the update by sharing an image of himself and his team in Ghibli style. He described the release as “a new high-water mark” for creative freedom, noting that users will likely produce both inspiring…
Harpie, a service aimed at preventing wallet theft and hacks, has shut down after struggling to develop a sustainable business model. Harpie, an on-chain firewall provider backed by Coinbase Ventures and OpenSea, has shut down its services as the startup failed to create a “sustainable business” model around a “theft-free crypto ecosystem,” it said in an X thread on Thursday, March 27. We’ve made the tough decision to shut down Harpie. Services will be shut down immediately. (1/5)— Harpie (@harpieio) March 27, 2025 The company, which worked to protect crypto users from hacks, scams, and theft, shared in the post…
An inside source claimed Tether is set to purchase a 30% stake in the Italian media company, Be Water. With a market value of more than $144 billion, the stablecoin firm has been expanding its portfolio beyond crypto. According to a recent Bloomberg report, a source familiar with the dealings told the news outlet that the stablecoin issuer has agreed to to buy a 30% stake in the Italian media company Be Water. However, the deal has not been officially announced yet and the source refused to be identified until the agreement goes public. A representative for Tether (USDT) has…
As Canada prepares to vote, Coinbase is calling on the next government to take crypto seriously, warning that without clear regulations, the country could lose its competitive edge. As Canada approaches a federal election, the country’s crypto future hangs in the balance, with Coinbase‘s Canadian country director Lucas Matheson warning that while the country has been a leader in the industry, it risks falling behind and becoming less integrated into the global digital economy. In a Wednesday blog post, Matheson pointed to an estimated five million Canadians who already hold crypto, saying that “86% of Canadians agree their financial system…
Out of the 2,047 South Korean public officials who submitted asset declaration, 20% reported to owning crypto assets. Seoul City Councilor Kim Hye-young held the largest amount with 1.7 billion KRW. According to a recent report by local media Munhwa, on March 27 the Government Public Ethics Committee publicly disclosed the detailed report of personal assets held by the country’s public officials as of 2025. Based on information from the ethics watchdog, 411 out of 2,047 public officials directly hold or have invested in cryptocurrency. This means that 20% of South Korean officials hold cryptocurrency, including the Secretary General of…
Hyperliquid, Grass, and Story Protocol have been featured by Grayscale Research in its Q2 top 20 global crypto assets list, indicating their growing position in the industry. These projects are a part of the rapidly growing sectors of decentralized finance, data monetization, and on-chain intellectual property management, according to the latest Grayscale Research Insight report published on Mar. 26. With a $5.1 billion valuation, Hyperliquid (HYPE) focuses on on-chain perpetual trading to meet the growing demand for decentralized derivatives. Strong speculative interest is indicated by its 90-day price volatility of 121.7%. Story Protocol, with a $1.5 billion market cap, focuses on blockchain-based…
Law enforcement in India has arrested five suspects who allegedly duped a businessman out of roughly $700,000 via a fake cryptocurrency trading platform. According to local media, the five suspects, including one woman, were taken into custody following an investigation by the cybercrime wing of Odisha’s Crime Branch. The accused reportedly ran a scam using a bogus trading app called ZAIF, where they promised massive returns of up to 200% on digital currency investments. The trading platform was promoted as being based in Japan. It’s worth noting that ZAIF is the name of a legitimate Japanese cryptocurrency exchange, which suffered…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. XRP struggles to break past $2.50 as investors turn to Remittix, a rising payment altcoin with real-world utility and explosive growth. XRP is facing heavy resistance at the $2.50 mark, with momentum slowing despite bullish market conditions. As signs of buyer fatigue set in, investors are beginning to look elsewhere, specifically toward Remittix (RTX), a rising payment-focused altcoin offering real-world utility and rapid adoption. While XRP remains weighed down by past regulatory scars and sluggish breakout attempts, Remittix’s explosive…
Gate.io, KuCoin, and MEXC are set to list Walrus’s WAL token later today, following its mainnet launch and token generation event. According to a recent official announcement, crypto exchange Gate.io will list Walrus (WAL) for spot trading against USDT on March 27 at 10:00 AM UTC. The token will be available exclusively on the Sui network. While users can already make deposits, withdrawals will be available starting at 10:00 AM UTC on March 28, 2025. From March 27 to April 8, users can also stake their tokens to earn additional WAL every hour, based on the proportion of assets they…
A rule to scrap a U.S. Internal Revenue Service rule targeting decentralized finance platforms has cleared the Senate, setting the stage for the president’s expected sign-off. On March 26, the Senate voted 70-28 in favour of repealing the controversial DeFi broker rule, which sought to expand tax reporting requirements for businesses in the sector. Earlier this month, the House of Representatives passed the resolution with bipartisan support, with Republican Representative Mike Carey, a vocal critic of the bill, calling it a “massive government overreach” that would compromise the privacy of American nationals and hinder growth in the industry. Now, the…