Another wild week in crypto, and guess what? Markets are up, down, and sideways all at once – classic! 📉📈 From exchanges letting users play judge on token listings to billion-dollar AI investments shaking up Web3, there’s never a dull moment. Oh, and if you thought crypto was taking a nap, think again—VCs are still throwing money around like it's a bull market. 🏦💸
So grab your digital popcorn 🍿, secure your seed phrase 🔐, and let’s dive into the latest chaos brilliance that is the crypto world!
Binance is giving power to the people! 🎉 The exchange now lets users vote on which tokens should be listed—or kicked out—based on community feedback. 📢
If a project is thriving, it stays; if it's inactive or sketchy, it might get the boot. Think of it as the crypto world’s version of "survival of the fittest"! 🔥
February was a jackpot month for crypto startups, with $1.1 billion in venture funding flowing into DeFi, AI, and payments! 🏦💸 But the action wasn’t just in funding—big mergers and acquisitions shook the space! Forte snapped up Sealance (Blockchain Services), Hex Trust took over Byte Trading (Market Makers), and LI.FI acquired Catalyst (Cross-chain Protocols). 🤝
Meanwhile, Phantom grabbed SimpleHash (Developer Tools), Self Labs secured Proof of Passport (Identity), and Thirdweb added Yup (Decentralized Social) to its arsenal. With deep pockets still pouring in, the crypto industry isn’t just surviving—it’s thriving! 📈
March isn’t slowing down either! Venture capitalists are doubling down on Web3 gaming, DePIN, and real-world asset tokenization with massive investments. 🎮
Alchemy kicked off a $5M fund to supercharge Web3 adoption, while Mavryk raised $5M to bridge traditional finance with DeFi. 🏦 Meanwhile, The Game Company secured $10M to revolutionize blockchain gaming, and ACID Labs locked in $8M (backed by a16z) to scale Web3 social games. 📈
Fluent Labs ($8M) is upgrading Ethereum L2, Rho Labs ($4M) is reshaping decentralized derivatives, and Teneo ($3M) is democratizing social media data. 🌍 With VC wallets wide open, the crypto boom isn’t just here—it’s accelerating!
No more waiting for market hours—Coinbase is launching 24/7 Bitcoin and Ethereum futures for US traders! 🚀 Unlike traditional derivatives with fixed schedules, these perpetual futures will keep the action rolling non-stop. 🎢
With CME Group and Robinhood already in the game, competition is heating up, but Coinbase is working closely with regulators to make sure everything’s above board. ✅ For crypto traders, sleep is now optional—because the market never closes! 🌙
Blockstream is rolling out three massive investment funds, with two dedicated to Bitcoin-backed lending and borrowing. 🏦💎 Institutional investors can now unlock liquidity without selling their BTC, using it as collateral instead! 🔄
The move puts Blockstream alongside industry giants like Grayscale, Pantera, and Galaxy Digital, offering fresh ways to invest in Bitcoin markets. 📈 With billions flowing in, it looks like hodling just got a whole lot more profitable! 💸
Institutional money is officially entering DeFi, as Bitwise just allocated $5M into Maple Finance’s Bitcoin-backed loans! 🏦💰 With returns over 9% APR, it’s no surprise they’re ditching traditional finance for on-chain lending. 📈
Maple calls this a “maturity milestone” for DeFi, while Bitwise sees it as a golden opportunity for uncorrelated returns. 🌍 With Wall Street dipping its toes into DeFi waters, could this be the start of a mainstream on-chain finance revolution?
Thailand’s SEC just approved USDT and USDC, making them the first stablecoins allowed for trading on regulated exchanges in the country! 🏦
Joining Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, and XLM, these stablecoins could boost crypto adoption and even serve as a cheaper, faster alternative to traditional remittances. 💰💨 With stablecoins already moving trillions globally, Thailand’s move shows that crypto-friendly regulation is on the rise! 🔥
Singapore Exchange (SGX) is set to launch Bitcoin perpetual futures in H2 2025, giving institutional investors a regulated way to trade crypto derivatives! 🏦🔗 With Singapore doubling down on crypto-friendly policies, SGX aims to compete with global exchanges by offering a trusted alternative.
Meanwhile, Japan’s Osaka Dojima Exchange is also eyeing Bitcoin futures, signaling a crypto derivatives wave sweeping Asia! 🌊💰
No more lost deeds or shady paperwork—an Indian district has digitized 700,000+ land records on the Avalanche blockchain to ensure transparency and prevent tampering! 💾 Citizens can now access their property details instantly through government kiosks instead of waiting weeks for verification. ⏳
The move reduces disputes, cuts legal costs, and secures ownership for farmers and tribal communities. 🌾 With blockchain taking over bureaucracy, could this be the future of land governance? 🔍
Uniswap’s new L2 network, Unichain, just made a grand entrance, hitting $217.7B in DEX volume in its debut month—outpacing even Ethereum’s base layer! 💥 Meanwhile, Berachain is gaining traction with 1.7M active addresses but trails in trading volume. 🐻💸
While BNB Chain surged 161%, Solana’s memecoin mania cooled off, dragging down transactions and user activity. 📉 With Unichain offering lower fees and lightning-fast swaps, could it be the new king of DeFi? 👑🔥
Axie Infinity is back in action, teasing Atia’s Legacy, a new MMO with 3D combat, puzzles, and even farming! 🌾⚔️ Sky Mavis promises play-to-earn rewards, letting players earn AXS tokens for referrals. 💰✨
Elsewhere, the NFT market is heating up, with regulators loosening their grip and big names like the US Government eyeing the metaverse. 🏛️👀 With Web3 gaming making a strong comeback, could Axie reclaim its throne? 👑
REX-Osprey just filed for a MOVE token ETF, marking a bold step toward altcoin-based ETFs! 📊 The filing comes as Movement Network launches its public mainnet beta, with $250M in TVL and a $5B token valuation. 💾
With Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs already approved, could this be the beginning of a wave of altcoin ETFs? 🌊📉 Solana, Litecoin, and even US Government -themed tokens are next in line—is Wall Street ready for the altcoin era? 🏦
India’s Web3 scene is booming, with Gen Z devs leading the charge despite strict crypto taxes and unclear regulations! 🏗️🔥 The country now ranks second in global Web3 development, and investments surged 224% in 2024, proving that innovation won’t be stopped. 📈
Meanwhile, Solana, Aptos, and Base are gaining traction as preferred blockchains, while Web3 gaming faces challenges like high costs and tough competition. 🎮🔗 With policies still playing catch-up, will India’s unstoppable crypto builders push through to global dominance? 🌍
While AVAX has tumbled 55% this year, VanEck is doubling down, filing for an Avalanche ETF in the U.S.! 🏦❄️
This makes AVAX the fourth crypto asset VanEck has targeted for a spot ETF, alongside Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. 💰 Some in the crypto world are scratching their heads—why AVAX before XRP? 🤔 Either way, VanEck seems to believe in one thing: when the Avalanche settles, big gains could follow! ⛷️
Dubai’s state-owned bank, Emirates NBD, is going all-in on crypto, launching buy, sell, and hold services on its Liv X app! 📲🔗
Partnering with Aquanow and Zodia Custody, the bank now lets users trade Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and Cardano seamlessly. 💎 With the UAE leading in crypto adoption and downloads of crypto apps surging 41%, this move signals traditional banking and digital assets are finally shaking hands! 🤝🌍
Deutsche Boerse Jumps Into Crypto Custody! 🔐
Germany’s Deutsche Boerse is rolling out Bitcoin and Ether custody for 2,500+ institutional clients in 2025, making it easier for big players to dive into crypto. 💼 Partnering with Crypto Finance AG, they’ll also offer staking, lending, and brokerage services—a true one-stop shop for digital assets. 📊
This move follows Europe’s MiCA regulations, but while institutions celebrate, some fear retail investors could face more scrutiny and taxes. 🏛️⚖️ Will crypto firms stay in Europe or head for friendlier shores? ✈️
In a major U-turn, the SEC is looking to ditch its plan to force crypto firms to register as exchanges! ❌ Acting chairman Mark Uyeda admitted the proposal was a flop, especially after massive public backlash. 📢
With Gary Gensler out and the new US administration shaking things up, the SEC is suddenly playing nice with crypto, even dropping lawsuits against major firms. 🤝💰 Could this mean a new era of crypto-friendly regulation in the U.S.? 🇺🇸
Move over, public internet—DoubleZero is building a blockchain-powered alternative that lets operators contribute unused bandwidth for a faster, fairer network! ⚡🌍 Backed by $28M from Multicoin and Dragonfly Capital, the project is rolling out a mainnet in H2 2025, with testnets already live in major cities. 🏙️
Founded by ex-Solana lead Austin Federa, the goal is to break past traditional network bottlenecks and power the next-gen internet. 🔥 Will crypto’s own high-speed internet become reality? 🚀🔗
President Nayib Bukele is doubling down on Bitcoin, adding 13 BTC since March 1, despite the IMF pushing for a halt on public BTC accumulation. 💰🔥 While El Salvador technically adjusted its Bitcoin laws to secure a $1.4B IMF loan, Bukele made it clear: the stacking won’t stop. 📈🛑
With crypto firms like Bitfinex and Tether moving to El Salvador, the country is becoming a global Bitcoin stronghold—whether the IMF likes it or not.
Bitwise just filed for a spot Aptos ETF, adding the 36th largest crypto to its growing ETF lineup! 🏦💰 Aptos, created by ex-Facebook engineers, was once hyped as a “Solana killer”, but its market cap is still far behind. 🌐⚡
Unlike its Swiss Aptos staking product, this ETF won’t include staking rewards, and details like the stock exchange or ticker are still a mystery. 🤔 With Dogecoin, Solana, and XRP ETFs also in the works, is this the start of an altcoin ETF boom?
The Texas Senate just gave Bitcoin the green light, passing a bill to create a state-owned BTC reserve! ⚡ Lawmakers argue that Bitcoin, like digital gold, can hedge against inflation and protect Texas’ balance sheet. 💸🔥
If the governor signs it, Texas will become the first US state to hold Bitcoin as a reserve asset—setting the stage for other states to follow. 🗽📈 With 32 similar bills across 24 states, is this the start of Bitcoin-backed America? 🇺🇸⚡
Ripple is putting $50 million behind a new nonprofit to help Americans "make sense of crypto", all while still battling the SEC in court. ⚖️🔥 CEO Brad Garlinghouse and legal chief Stuart Alderoty are leading the charge, with Alderoty also serving as president of the new National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA). 🇺🇸📢
While the group claims to be politically neutral, Ripple has been cozying up to US Government and key politicians—even attending a crypto summit at the White House. 🏛️💡 With XRP now part of a proposed national crypto stockpile, could Ripple be shaping the future of U.S. crypto policy? 🤔🔗
Bitcoin miner CleanSpark is leveling up, joining the S&P SmallCap 600 Index after a massive profitability boost thanks to rising BTC prices and better mining efficiency. 🏆⛏️ The company’s profits soared from $25.9M to $241.7M in just a year, proving that Bitcoin mining is still big business—even after the 2024 halving. 💰🔥
While some miners pivot to AI or merge to stay competitive, CleanSpark is doubling down on BTC, now holding 11,177 Bitcoin in reserves. With institutional eyes on mining stocks, could this be the golden era for Bitcoin miners? ⚡💎
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong just announced 1,000 new US jobs, crediting the US Government's pro-crypto stance for the hiring boom! 📢 After attending the White House Crypto Summit, Armstrong called it a "historic moment", saying the industry now has its most crypto-friendly Congress ever. 🏛️
Despite COIN stock dropping 22%, Coinbase is betting big on US expansion, a sharp turnaround from its 2023 layoffs. 🤯💰 Could this be the start of a crypto job revival? 👨💻
Forget boring, robotic avatars—AvatarOS is bringing virtual influencers to life with AI-powered personalities and lifelike human movement! 🕺💡
Founded by Lil Miquela’s creator, Isaac Bratzel, the startup just secured $7M in funding to refine its high-end 3D avatar tech. 📈 While other platforms focus on quick AI-generated content, AvatarOS wants to make digital personas that last—because why settle for basic avatars when you can have virtual celebrities? 🌟🤯
AI funding is off to a blazing start in 2025, with nine U.S. startups already raising over $100M—and we’re only in March! 📈 Leading the charge is Anthropic, securing a whopping $3.5B at a $61.5B valuation, while Together AI, Lambda, Harvey and Abridge also pulled in mega-rounds. 🏦💡
From AI healthcare (Hippocratic AI) to legal tech (Eudia & Harvey) and voice synthesis (ElevenLabs), investors are betting big on the future of artificial intelligence. 💎 If this pace keeps up, 2025 might just outshine last year’s AI funding boom! 🔮
In a bold chess move, OpenAI just signed a $12B deal with CoreWeave, securing AI cloud power away from Microsoft’s grip! ⚡ While Microsoft was CoreWeave’s biggest customer, OpenAI now owns a piece of the GPU giant, adding tension to their already rocky “frenemy” relationship. 🤯
Both companies are racing to dominate AI infrastructure, but with OpenAI running out of GPUs, this deal could be the power boost it needs to stay ahead. ♟️ Checkmate or just the next move? 🤔
Microsoft is gearing up to bring AI-powered 3D gaming to Copilot, its chatbot assistant, according to a new job listing. 🏗️ The company has already teased AI-generated interactive games using its Muse model, and now it’s looking for gaming engineers skilled in Babylon.js, three.js, and Unity. 🎨
With Copilot already helping Minecraft players craft swords, could we soon see AI-powered game worlds built on the fly? 🤯🔥 Chatbots are getting way more fun! 🎭
Apple’s new smart home hub is stuck in limbo, all thanks to delays in upgrading Siri! 🤖🚧 The AI-powered assistant was supposed to get smarter as part of Apple Intelligence, but now both Siri and the hub are on hold until 2026. 🏡📅
The device, which was set to include a six-inch touchscreen, video calls, and smart home controls, is reportedly still being tested by Apple employees—but for now, your smart home will have to stay a little less… smart. 😅📡
That’s a wrap for this week’s Crypto Weekly Digest! The market never sleeps, and neither does the innovation—from new ETFs to billion-dollar VC deals and regulatory shake-ups. 🚀
Stay sharp, stay informed, and we’ll see you next week with more key updates from the ever-evolving world of crypto. Until then, trade wisely and HODL strong! 💎
