Lightning Network Sheds 820 BTC in 37 Days—Lowest Capacity Since 2023

According to recent metrics, bitcoin ( BTC) held in the Lightning Network, a payment-oriented layer two (L2) protocol, has declined sharply over the past 37 days. Lightning Network’s $69M Drain The network’s capacity—the total BTC locked in its channels—now sits at 4,550 BTC, the smallest amount since September 2023, according to data collected by theblock.co. … Read more

Eminem’s Unreleased Songs Sold for $50K in Bitcoin, Ex-Engineer Charged

Eminem’s former sound engineer, Joseph Strange, has been charged with copyright infringement and interstate transportation of stolen goods for allegedly leaking and selling 25 of Eminem’s unreleased songs for $50,000 in bitcoin. Leaked Songs Circulated via Youtube and Reddit The former sound engineer for U.S. singer and rapper Eminem has been charged with leaking and … Read more

Ark Invest’s Cathie Woods Warns About Meme Coin Mania

Wood called for possible meme coin investors to be aware of the dangers of supporting these assets, stating that most will not be worth much. Nonetheless, some will become digital collectibles, like TRUMP. Ark’s Investment Cathie Wood States Most Meme Coins Will Be Worthless Meme coins, one of the latest verticals in the cryptocurrency market, … Read more

Coinbase Eyes $4B Deal for Derivatives Leader Deribit Amid Industry Expansion

Coinbase Global Inc. is in advanced discussions to acquire Deribit, the world’s largest bitcoin and ethereum options trading platform, as the U.S. crypto exchange seeks to expand its derivatives offerings, according to a Bloomberg report citing people familiar with the matter. Coinbase in Advanced Talks to Acquire Crypto Derivatives Giant Deribit: Bloomberg Report According to … Read more

Investor Confidence Surges in Bitcoin ETFs With 5th Day of Consecutive Inflows

Bitcoin ETFs continued their positive streak with a $166 million inflow on, marking five consecutive days of gains, largely driven by Blackrock’s IBIT. Conversely, Ether ETFs faced a $12 million outflow, extending their decline to 12 consecutive days.​ Bitcoin ETFs Attract $166 Million As Ether ETFs Reach 12th Day of Outflows In a remarkable show … Read more

Watcher.Guru Reports X Account Breach Amid Social Engineering Suspicions

Watcher.Guru, a prominent crypto and finance news source with 2.9 million followers on X, reported that its account was hacked, leading to unauthorized posts and potential social engineering tactics. Hackers Block Ripple Execs After Compromising Watcher.Guru’s X Account Watcher.Guru, a crypto and finance news platform with 2.9 million followers on X, revealed that its account … Read more

Strategy Prices $722.5M Preferred Stock Offering for Bitcoin Acquisitions 

Strategy (formerly Microstrategy) announced the pricing of 8.5 million shares of 10.00% Series A Perpetual Strike Preferred Stock at $85 per share, expecting $711.2 million in net proceeds after underwriting fees. Settlement is scheduled for March 25, 2025. Strategy Prices 8.5M Shares at $85 Each in Preferred Stock Deal Strategy’s (Nasdaq: MSTR/STRK) cumulative dividends will … Read more

Binance Impersonation Scam Targets Australian Crypto Investors

Australian law enforcement, in partnership with Binance, has issued a warning about scammers impersonating Binance and targeting crypto investors. Fake Verification Codes Australian law enforcement has warned crypto investors to be cautious of scammers impersonating Binance. In a statement jointly issued with the National Anti-Scam Centre (NASC) and Binance Australia, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) … Read more

Pakistan to Legalize Crypto, Aims to Attract Global Investment

Pakistan is set to legalize cryptocurrency and implement a regulatory framework to attract foreign investment, according to Bilal bin Saqib, the country’s newly appointed crypto advisor. With millions of Pakistanis already engaged in crypto, the government seeks to establish clear guidelines to support growth and innovation. Pakistan Moves to Regulate Cryptocurrency for Foreign Investment Pakistan … Read more