📣 Mastercard Partners with Ondo Finance for U.S. Treasury Bond Tokenization

Mastercard has teamed up with Ondo Finance to enable tokenization of real-world assets (RWA), starting with U.S. Treasury bonds via its Multi-Token Network (MTN). Ondo’s Short-Term US Government Treasuries Fund (OUSG), backed by BlackRock’s BUIDL fund and other major asset managers, will offer high-liquidity, yield-generating investments without requiring crypto. This partnership strengthens ONDO’s position in the RWA sector, despite a broader market decline, and highlights the growing adoption of tokenized assets in traditional finance.

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❕ Pump.fun Token Launches Plunge Over 80% Amid Memecoin Scandals

Successful Pump.fun token listings have dropped over 80% from January highs, with daily bonding completions falling from 1,200 to 200. Retail sentiment has weakened due to insider selling, major losses, and high-profile scams, including the $4.4B LIBRA collapse and Trump’s TRUMP memecoin losses. The Pump.fun X account was also hacked on Feb. 26 to promote fraudulent tokens, further damaging trust in the platform.

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🔥 On-Chain Sleuth ZachXBT Joins Paradigm to Combat Crypto Fraud

Renowned blockchain investigator ZachXBT has joined Paradigm, a top crypto investment firm, to assist portfolio companies in security investigations. Known for exposing hacks and scams, he has helped recover over $350M in stolen funds. His move to Paradigm strengthens industry defenses, but he reassured followers that his independent investigations will continue.

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📣 Ronaldinho Hints at Crypto Project While Warning Against Fake Meme Coins

Football legend Ronaldinho has warned fans about fake meme coins using his name and hinted at “big news” related to crypto. While speculation grows over a potential official token launch, critics, including analyst Michael van de Poppe, warn of the high failure rate and risks associated with celebrity-backed meme coins. Despite skepticism, meme coins remain a key sector in crypto, though most suffer massive losses over time.

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❕ TRUMP and MAGA Surge After Trump-Zelenskyy Clash

Meme coins TRUMP and MAGA jumped 25% and 13% following the Oval Office confrontation between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Traders are speculating on political events, fueling volatility. The market reaction highlights the unpredictable nature of meme coins and their dependence on hype and sentiment-driven trading.

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🔥 Michael Saylor Stays Bullish as Bitcoin Drops Below $85K

Bitcoin has plunged 20% from its $109K ATH, triggering declines across BNB, Solana, and Dogecoin. Despite the drop, Michael Saylor remains unfazed, joking that one should "sell a kidney if needed, but keep Bitcoin." Analysts like Michaël van de Poppe maintain a bullish outlook, predicting BTC could hit $250K this cycle, with a rebound expected if BTC reclaims $88K-$89K in March.

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🐋 Whales Accumulate Solana (SOL) as Price Rebounds from Lows

Whale investors have resumed SOL accumulation, withdrawing $27M from Binance and staking it with JitoSOL for lending liquidity. SOL rebounded from $125 to $147, boosting confidence as open interest surged from $2.2B to $2.7B, with 74% long positions. Despite the recovery, Solana’s on-chain activity remains weak, with daily users dropping to 3.26M, and an upcoming March 1 token unlock could add selling pressure.

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📣Trump to Host First-Ever White House Crypto Summit on March 7

President Donald Trump will lead the first White House Crypto Summit on March 7, focusing on regulatory clarity, innovation, and economic liberty for digital assets. The event, chaired by AI & Crypto Czar David Sacks, aligns with Trump’s pro-crypto stance and his Executive Order 14178. Industry leaders, investors, and policymakers will discuss shaping the future of crypto in the U.S., signaling a major shift from past regulatory crackdowns.

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❕ Three Promising Altcoins Gaining Traction in March

➤DOGEai (Solana-based AI token) leverages Dogecoin’s popularity and AI trends, aiming to provide insights into government spending and policy inefficiencies.

➤SIREN (BNB ecosystem token) benefits from BNB’s rising momentum, positioning itself as a leading AI-driven project within the network.

➤Nodecoin (NC) taps into the DePIN narrative, allowing users to monetize unused internet bandwidth for AI training, showcasing real-world utility.

As AI and DePIN narratives gain momentum, these altcoins could see strong performance in March.

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📣 MetaMask Expands to Solana and Bitcoin in 2025

MetaMask is set to integrate Solana in May and Bitcoin between July and September, expanding beyond its Ethereum-focused ecosystem. This move follows growing demand for multi-chain wallets, with Solana surpassing Ethereum in daily active users. MetaMask aims to enhance cross-chain functionality and compete with wallets like Phantom and Coinbase Wallet as DeFi adoption diversifies.

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❕ Japan’s Finance Minister Confirms 110% Crypto Tax Is ‘Possible’

Japan’s Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato has publicly acknowledged that a 110% tax on crypto is possible under the country’s current tax laws, particularly in cases of inheritance tax. He clarified that this situation is not limited to crypto assets and applies when asset values skyrocket significantly. The statement has sparked debate among investors and the crypto community in Japan.

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📣 Bybit Hackers Move Another $138M in ETH Despite US Crackdown

North Korea’s Lazarus Group resumed laundering funds from the $1.4B Bybit hack, moving 62,200 ETH ($138M) on March 1. So far, 343,000 ETH (68.7% of stolen funds) has been transferred, with analysts expecting the remaining $346M in ETH to be laundered within days. Despite US authorities blacklisting addresses, hackers continue using THORChain, DEXs, and cross-chain bridges to bypass restrictions.

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❕ Solana Meme Coins Rebound, But Is It a Dead Cat Bounce?

Solana meme coins have surged, with TRUMP up 18% and WIF gaining 15%, as Bitcoin recovers above $85K. However, risks remain:

-Whales are exiting key tokens, sparking rug pull concerns.
-The rally could be short-lived, with weak fundamentals driving speculation.
-Market fear is rising, fueled by Trump's tariff policies and economic uncertainty.

Is this a real recovery or just another temporary bounce?

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📣 Top 10 protocols by Holders Revenue over the past 24 hours.

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🔥 CME Group to Launch Solana Futures as Bitcoin Pepe Presale Hits $3.65M

CME Group will introduce Solana (SOL) futures on March 17, expanding its crypto derivatives lineup. Meanwhile, Bitcoin Pepe, a meme-focused Layer 2 on Bitcoin, has raised $3.65M in its presale, aiming to merge BTC’s security with Solana-style scalability.

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❕ Trump Unveils the Composition of the U.S. National Crypto Reserve

Donald Trump announced that the U.S. national crypto reserve will include not only Bitcoin and Ethereum but also XRP, SOL, and ADA. Following this revelation, these tokens saw a sharp surge, with Bitcoin briefly reaching $95,043 before correcting. Trump claims the strategic crypto reserve will help the U.S. manage its debt and establish the country as the "global capital of crypto." However, his initiative faced criticism, notably from Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, who argues that the reserve should consist solely of BTC.

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⏫ Cardano (ADA) Surges Over 60%, Outperforming Bitcoin and Ethereum

Cardano (ADA) has skyrocketed by over 60%, reaching a high of $1.1577, following Trump’s announcement of the U.S. crypto reserve, which includes ADA. The price surged past $0.70 and $0.90, outperforming Bitcoin and Ethereum, before consolidating above $1.00. A short-term contracting triangle has formed, with key resistance at $1.1450-$1.150. A breakout above this level could trigger further gains toward $1.22-$1.25, while support remains near $1.050.

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❕ ByBit Hack: 70% of Stolen ETH Laundered, $346M Still in Motion

Hackers have laundered 70% of the 499,000 ETH ($1.5B) stolen from ByBit, with $346M still in motion. The Lazarus Group accelerated transfers, suggesting full laundering within three days. The FBI linked the attack to TraderTraitor, a North Korean hacking group. Meanwhile, Circle faces backlash for delaying wallet blacklisting. ByBit launched a $140M bounty, paying out $4.2M so far.

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❕ Binance to Delist Non-MiCA Stablecoin Pairs for EEA Users

On March 31, 2025, Binance will remove trading pairs for non-MiCA stablecoins (USDT, FDUSD, DAI, etc.) for EEA users.

—Spot trading ends March 31.
—Margin accounts auto-convert to USDC from March 27.
—Earn & Loans users should switch holdings before the deadline.

Withdrawals remain open, and Binance Convert will allow selling after delisting.

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