Author: James Wilson

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. On February 25, Tether (USDT) CEO Paolo Ardoino asserted that “USDT is the most successful tool for US dollar hegemony and distribution across emerging markets,” adding that the company holds more than $115 billion in US Treasuries—making it the 18th largest holder globally. Yet the most revealing part of his statement was not about numbers but ambition: “I’ll leave it to you to define a competitor trying to use lawfare to kill an opponent instead of focusing…

ORCA skyrockets more than 210%, reaching its highest peak this year after Upbit announced its listing on March 21. According to data from CoinGecko, the killer-whale themed token was able to breakthrough the $5 threshold for the first time this year. At press time, the Solana (SOL)-based coin has gone up nearly 215% in the past 24 hours of trading. The token is currently trading hands at $5.07. The last time it reached that level was in December 2024. Throughout the past month, the token has remained somewhat stagnant, fluctuating only around the $1 mark, never quite managing to reach…

Traders expect XRP’s price to go higher, leading to more than a 4% increase as many are buying options that profit if the price stays above a certain level in March. XRP (XRP) climbed 4% to $2.41 on Friday, March 21, as options traders focused on in-the-money calls, leading open interest. According to data from Deribit, options traders “are piling into the March 28 expiry, where ITM calls are leading open interest.” $XRP is holding steady at $2.48, up 6.38% today. Options traders are piling into the March 28 expiry, where ITM calls are leading open interest.With the SEC out…

Binance has launched a ‘Vote to Delist’ feature enabling verified users to delist tokens from its monitoring zone list. Starting today, March 21, 2025, Binance has introduced a “Vote to Delist” feature, an initiative that would allow its community members to participate in deciding which tokens should be removed from the platform Notably, Binance users will be voting on cryptocurrencies included in Binance’s monitoring zone. Tokens listed in this category are at risk of delisting due to poor liquidity, inactivity, or other red flags. When writing there were a total of 27 cryptocurrencies in the Monitoring Zone. Some notable projects…

Virtuals Protocol has unveiled the Virtuals Partners Network to support AI crypto founders with funding and development guidance. In 20 March post on X, Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL) announced that it has launched Virtuals Partners Network to help AI crypto founders build and scale by connecting them with top investors, domain experts, and researchers. Unveiling Virtuals Partners Network (VPN):Virtuals’ first official sherpas, guiding the best founders through every step of their journey. By providing tailored support, funding, and strategic insights, we ensure AI Agents thrive at scale. https://t.co/VQLZGO1A5b pic.twitter.com/lzrIdizVYZ— Virtuals Protocol (@virtuals_io) March 20, 2025 As blockchains are moving from human-controlled…

Meteora, the popular decentralized exchange on Solana, has put forward two proposals for adjusting MET token allocation. According to Meteora’s Mar. 20 post on X, these changes aim to make liquidity provider rewards fairer, support new token launches, and secure long-term incentives for the team. The first proposal suggests revising the LP Stimulus Plan. Originally, 10% of the MET supply was set aside to reward liquidity providers, but since the program has been running longer than its expected December 2024 end date, Meteora wants to increase this to 15%. This adjustment ensures that early and new LPs receive rewards without…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Lightchain AI is making waves with its AI-powered blockchain and presale frenzy, positioning itself as a serious contender in the crypto space. Floki contender Lightchain AI is sparking a frenzy with its presale and game-changing challenge, captivating investors with its smart approach. Priced at $0.007, Lightchain AI has already raised over $17.9 million, becoming a serious contender in the crypto space. As Dogecoin (DOGE) prepares to skyrocket, Lightchain AI’s unique blend of artificial intelligence and blockchain technology promises a…

South Korea is reportedly targeting unregistered foreign exchanges like BitMEX and KuCoin for illegal operations, with access-blocking measures under consideration. South Korea‘s financial authorities have begun taking action against several foreign crypto exchanges, including BitMEX and KuCoin, for offering services to Korean users without proper registration under the country’s Specific Financial Information Act. Korean authorities are considering sanctions against several foreign exchanges that have been providing services to South Korean investors without proper registration, according to a report by The Korea Economic Daily. A spokesperson for the Financial Intelligence Unit said the regulator is “reviewing access block measures for overseas…

Crypto news and updates media platform, Watcher Guru, confirmed its X account has been breached by a hacker that spreads unauthorized posts across all its channels. In a recent X post, the crypto-focused media platform warned its nearly 3 million social media followers that a hacker has breached the account. The team is still investigating the hack and is currently in contact with the X support team. “Our X account has been hacked and the previous post (now deleted) was posted by a hacker. We have 2FA enabled and have taken extreme measures to avoid hacks,” said the account in…

Berachain’s unique Proof-of-Liquidity mechanism will officially go live on March 24, expanding reward distribution beyond BEX pools to other apps and vaults. In a 21 March post on X, Berachain Foundation announced that its PoL will go live on March 24, with more vaults introduced into the reward pool. Originally, Berachain’s (BERA) PoL launched within BEX pools only to distribute BGT in order to enable decentralized on-chain governance. Now, starting Monday, this will expand beyond BEX to more apps and vaults, meaning they will also be able to earn rewards. The first batch of Requests for Reward Vault from apps…