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Blockchain analytics tool Bubblemaps has concluded its Token Generation Event for its native token BMT with 13,500% oversubscription. On March 11, Bubblemaps (BMT) concluded its TGE for its BMT token, which was hosted on Binance Wallet. The project intended to sell 40 million BMT tokens (4% of the total supply) at a price of $0.02 each, hoping to raise 1503.42 BNB. However, they received subscriptions totaling approximately 202,990 BNB, which is over 13,500% more than their initial goal. The TGE event followed Bubblemaps’ recent $3.2 million funding round, led by INCE Capital, according to Cryptorank.io. The fact that the TGE was…
Rome Protocol and KiiChain have joined forces to accelerate the adoption of blockchain-based financial solutions in Latin America. The partnership will focus on real-world asset tokenization and cross-chain payment finance, aiming to create new liquidity opportunities for businesses, developers, and financial institutions, crypto.news can exclusively report. An example of this can be seen in Mexico, where people are exploring real estate tokenization to enable fractional ownership, Anil Kumar, CEO of Rome Protocol, told crypto.news. Meanwhile, Argentina is utilizing tokenized agricultural commodities as collateral for farm financing. RWA tokenization is the process of converting physical or traditional financial assets, like real…
European regulators are reportedly investigating crypto exchange OKX after hackers allegedly used it to launder proceeds from a nearly $1.5 billion heist on Bybit. Cryptocurrency exchange OKX is under investigation by European regulators after hackers allegedly used its platform to launder proceeds from a $1.46 billion heist on Bybit, Bloomberg has learned, citing sources familiar with the matter. The inquiry, led by national watchdogs from the European Union’s 27 member states, was discussed at a meeting of the European Securities and Markets Authority’s Digital Finance Standing Committee on March 6, the sources claim. The focus is on OKX’s Web3 service,…
On the eve of International Women’s Day, we had a conversation with Marta Belcher, a pioneer in blockchain law. Marta Belcher is a cryptocurrency and civil liberties attorney who is president of the Filecoin Foundation as well as its sister nonprofit, Filecoin Foundation for the Decentralized Web. She is also general counsel and head of policy at Protocol Labs, and also serves on the Board of Directors of Creative Commons and as president of the Board of the Blockchain Association. She has been a leader in crypto policy, including testifying in U.S. Congress and other legislative bodies around the world. …
Cantor Fitzgerald, a leading financial services firm based in the United States, has picked Anchorage Digital and Copper.co as launch partners for its soon-to-launch Bitcoin financing business. Cantor, whose product and service suite includes investment banking, asset management, capital markets, and digital assets, announced its collaboration with Anchorage Digital and Copper via a press release on Mar. 11. The move comes a few months after the company’s former chief executive office and chairman Howard Lutnick revealed plans for a Bitcoin (BTC) financing business. Notably, Lutnick disclosed plans for the BTC business in July while at the Bitcoin 2024 conference in…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. As AVAX and Chainlink stall, investors turn to XYZVerse, eyeing a 5x ROI and a fresh chance to recover losses and profit. Investors disillusioned by the stagnant performance of AVAX and Chainlink are eyeing a new opportunity promising significant gains. XYZVerse has emerged on the crypto scene, offering a potential fivefold return on investment. This intriguing prospect is capturing attention as traders look to recover losses and amplify profits. Is this the breakthrough that will reshape their investment strategies?…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. With XRP’s steady growth and YETIO’s explosive gaming potential, 2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for both digital assets. With 2025 well underway, industry insiders are focusing on two digital assets set to redefine success this year. XRP, the cross-border payment token with proven resilience and renewed investor confidence, is drawing attention, while Yeti Ouro (YETIO), the promising gaming token that just entered stage 3 of its presale, is emerging as a formidable contender. Together, they’re…
While panic selling has seen Bitcoin’s price slip below $80,000, whales looking to leverage the potential opportunity have aggressively accumulated over 65,000 BTC. On Mar. 11, as Bitcoin (BTC) struggled near the $80,000 mark, on-chain data and analytics platform CryptoQuant shared details showing that large holders, dubbed whales, have been busy buying on the cheap over the past month. CryptoQuant’s on-chain data indicates that despite the selling pressure leaving small holders in wreck mode, Bitcoin whales have used the 16% pullback over the past 30 days to accumulate more than 65,000 BTC. https://twitter.com/cryptoquant_com/status/1899464577966018585 “Although this does not mean immediate effects…
Binance released on March 11 results from a global user survey to crown the most influential figures in the crypto world. Over 12,000 users worldwide shared their thoughts on who are the key personalities dominating the crypto, blockchain and Web3 industries. As expected, Satoshi Nakamoto was named the most influential figure. Around one out of three respondents credited Nakamoto’s creation of Bitcoin (BTC) as the birth of decentralized finance. CZ and Vitalik lead the innovation front Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao was voted as the most influential changemaker. CZ and his Binance empire played a major role in expanding blockchain adoption…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Avalanche could hit $50, but Lightchain AI’s presale and AI-powered blockchain are stealing the spotlight. Avalanche price forecasts suggest that AVAX could soar to $50, riding a wave of bullish sentiment in the market. However, despite this potential upside, it may still struggle to keep up with Lightchain AI, which has already raised over $17.1 million at a presale price of $0.006. With its transformative integration of AI and blockchain technology, Lightchain AI is rapidly gaining traction as a…