❕ 21Shares to Liquidate Actively Managed Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs

21Shares announced the liquidation of its actively managed ETFs, ARKC and ARKY, which are linked to Bitcoin and Ethereum futures. The decision follows persistent market volatility and a $1.67 billion outflow from U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs. Investors can trade shares until March 27 before liquidation begins.

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📣 World Liberty Financial Invests $4M in AVAX and MNT

Trump-linked World Liberty Financial (WLFI) invested $2M in AVAX and $2M in MNT, bringing its total crypto holdings to over $340M. Despite its expansion, WLFI faces an unrealized loss of $118M. The move follows its denial of partnership rumors with Binance, dismissing them as politically motivated.

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❕ Whale’s $449M Short on ETH/BTC Sparks Market Reactions

A whale initiated a major short on ETH/BTC, withdrawing 3,644 cbBTC from Coinbase, depositing 3,034 cbBTC into Aave, and borrowing 79,638 ETH to short the pair. The position, valued at $449M, has drawn significant market attention.

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❕ Binance Introduces Zero-Fee Trading for Binance Wallet Users

From March 17 to September 17, 2025, Binance Wallet users can swap, bridge, and buy assets with zero trading fees, though gas fees still apply. The offer excludes third-party dApp transactions and is only available for users with backed-up keyless addresses. This move aims to attract more retail traders by reducing transaction costs.

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🥷 North Korea Becomes a Top-5 Bitcoin Holder After Bybit Hack

According to Arkham Intelligence, Lazarus Group converted the stolen Bybit funds into Bitcoin, now controlling 13,518 BTC ($1.12B). The group, linked to North Korea, has made the country one of the largest Bitcoin holders, surpassing El Salvador and Bhutan. The FBI confirmed Lazarus’ involvement in the $1.5B Bybit hack, further spotlighting North Korea’s growing presence in crypto.

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📣 Solana Futures Debut on CME, Bringing SOL ETFs Closer

CME Group has launched Solana futures, offering contracts in 25 SOL and 500 SOL sizes. This marks a key step toward a spot SOL ETF, with 13 Solana-based ETFs awaiting SEC approval. Analysts estimate a 70% chance of approval by year-end, signaling growing regulatory acceptance.

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📣 Standard Chartered Lowers Ethereum Price Forecast to $4,000

Standard Chartered has revised its Ethereum price target from $10,000 to $4,000 by year-end, citing a structural decline driven by the rise of Layer 2 solutions like Base. Analysts predict ETH/BTC could drop to 0.015 BTC, its lowest since 2017, unless Ethereum Foundation intervenes with measures like an L2 tax.

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🐋 Whales Accumulate DeFi Tokens on Binance, Gaining $32.9M in 21 Days

Large traders have aggressively accumulated UNI, MKR, and AUCTION on Binance, securing an 87% profit in three weeks. One whale acquired 374,333 UNI ($2.3M) and 1,735 MKR ($2.06M) in 18 hours, while another withdrew 500K AUCTION ($14M). This surge coincides with BNB Chain's DEX volume surpassing Ethereum and Solana, driven by PancakeSwap and meme coin hype.

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❕Robinhood Launches Prediction Markets Hub with CFTC-Regulated Event Contracts

Robinhood has introduced a prediction markets hub in partnership with CFTC-regulated KalshiEX, allowing users to bet on events like March Madness and Fed rate decisions. The platform plans to expand into financial, sports, and political markets, marking a major step beyond traditional stock and crypto trading.

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⏬ DeFi Dominance Falls to 2021 Levels Amid Market Slowdown

DeFi’s market dominance has dropped to 3%, its lowest since early 2021, despite continued usage. TVL has declined to $90B, with lending down to $39B from $51B. DeFi tokens lag behind altcoins, as Bitcoin absorbs most liquidity, while ETH’s price drop weakens collateral value.

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📣 OKX Temporarily Disables DEX Aggregator Amid Security Concerns

OKX has suspended its DEX aggregator after detecting attempts by Lazarus Group to exploit the service. The exchange cited regulatory discussions and security upgrades as reasons for the move. While wallet functions remain active, the aggregator will stay offline during an internal audit with no set timeline for its return.

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❕ Solana Faces Backlash Over Controversial Ad

Solana’s “America is Back—Time to Accelerate” ad sparked criticism for being overly political, leading to its quick removal. Critics, including Base representatives, called it tone-deaf, while some see it as competitor-driven backlash. Amid the controversy, SOL’s price dropped 4%.

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‼️ CryptoQuant CEO Declares Bitcoin Bull Run Over

CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju announced that the Bitcoin bull cycle has ended, predicting 6–12 months of bearish or sideways movement. Declining ETF inflows and miner sell-offs signal reduced liquidity, with support at $80,000. Analysts remain divided, with some foreseeing a drop to $65,000, while others expect a recovery.

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🥷 Four.Meme Exploited Again, Loses $174K in Liquidity Attack

BNB Chain-based meme coin launchpad Four.Meme suffered its second exploit in two months, losing $174K due to a critical liquidity mechanism flaw. The attacker manipulated PancakeSwap liquidity pools, laundering funds through multiple wallets. Four.Meme has resumed operations and pledged compensation for affected users.

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Hyperliquid Whale Closes Massive BTC Short, Gains $6.21M

A Hyperliquid whale closed a 512.64 BTC short position, securing $6.21M in profits. Initially opened at $95,824 with 20x leverage, the trade ended between $82,817 and $84,303. The whale has since expanded short exposure to $524M, sparking speculation about a potential Bitcoin price correction.

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🥷 AI Crypto Bot AIXBT Exploited, Loses $100K in ETH

AI market bot AIXBT lost $100,000 worth of ETH after an attacker gained unauthorized dashboard access via malicious prompts. The breach affected its simulation wallet, but core systems remain secure. The team has paused operations, migrated keys, and pledged improved security measures.

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📣 Coinbase Launches Verified Pools for Secure Onchain Trading

Coinbase introduced Verified Pools on Uniswap v4, integrating KYC verification to provide secure, permissioned onchain liquidity. Available in multiple regions, the feature caters to institutional and retail traders, reducing counterparty risk. Analysts at Bernstein predict a 70% surge in Coinbase shares, citing regulatory improvements and service expansion.

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❕ Ethena and Securitize to Launch Converge Blockchain in 2025

Ethena Labs and Securitize are developing Converge, an EVM blockchain designed to merge traditional finance (TradFi) with DeFi. Launching in Q2 2025, it will serve as a settlement layer for institutional DeFi and tokenized assets, with USDe, USDtb, and ENA at its core.

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🥷 Burwick Law Files Class Action Against LIBRA Issuers

Burwick Law has filed a class action lawsuit in New York State Supreme Court against Kelsier, KIP, and Meteora, alleging misleading practices and harm to retail investors in the LIBRA token launch. The case could set a precedent for legal accountability in crypto token issuances.

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❕ ZachXBT Highlights Crypto Industry Weaknesses After Bybit Hack

Blockchain analyst ZachXBT criticized both decentralized protocols and centralized exchanges for failing to prevent illicit fund movements. He noted that some DeFi platforms received nearly 100% of fees from North Korea-linked entities, while CEXs take hours to flag illegal funds, making laundering easy. He also called KYC ineffective, as verified accounts can be bought, further exposing industry vulnerabilities.

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