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The three major U.S. stock market indices are showing an upward trend. As of 00:20 on the 15th, the Nasdaq Composite Index is trading at 17,662.23 points, up 2.08% from the previous day. The Dow Jones Index is up 1.37% at 41,371.75 points, and the S&P 500 Index is recording 5,615.25 points, up 1.70%.
According to cryptocurrency media Coindesk on the 13th (local time), the asset size of BlackRock's tokenized fund BUIDL has exceeded $1 billion. The report explains that the fund's assets surpassed $1 billion after virtual asset protocol Ethena allocated $200 million to BUIDL.
The three major U.S. stock market indices closed lower. The Nasdaq Composite Index fell 1.96% from the previous day to 17,303.01 points on the 14th. The Dow Jones Index closed down 1.30% at 40,814.12 points, and the S&P 500 Index finished trading down 1.33% at 5,524.55 points.
According to cryptocurrency media Coindesk on the 13th (local time), the Ethereum (ETH) Foundation announced that it will launch a new Hooli testnet for the Pectra upgrade on March 17th (local time). This is the final testing phase before deploying the Pectra upgrade, a procedure to evaluate performance and stability. Tim Beiko, an Ethereum core developer, explained, "Pectra is scheduled to upgrade the Hooli testnet to a new version of Ethereum on March 26th, through which we plan to evaluate performance and stability." He added, "If the Hooli testnet operates successfully, we plan to deploy the upgrade after additional testing in about 30 days." According to the media, if everything proceeds as planned, the Pectra upgrade is expected to be deployed in late April or early May.
A federal jury in the US District Court for the Northern District of California has found cryptocurrency entrepreneur Rowland Marcus Andrade guilty of wire fraud and money laundering charges related to the sale of AML Bitcoin (BTC) tokens. According to cryptocurrency media Coindesk on the 13th (local time), he is accused of making false and misleading investment statements to ICO (Initial Coin Offering) investors in 2017 and 2018. It was also revealed that he used more than $2 million in proceeds from AML Bitcoin sales to purchase real estate, cars, and other items. Previously in 2018, he claimed that AML Bitcoin was the world's only patent-pending digital currency with anti-money laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC), anti-terrorism, and anti-theft features.
Bitcoin (BTC) has temporarily given up the $80,000 level. Meanwhile, as of 02:59 on the 14th, BTC is trading at $79,990.56 on the Binance Tether (USDT) market, down 2.35% from the previous day.
According to Decrypt, a virtual asset (cryptocurrency) specialized media, on the 13th (local time), the US Treasury Department met with executives from three virtual asset custody companies, including Anchorage Digital, this week to discuss the custody of strategic reserves. Nathan McCauley, CEO of Anchorage Digital, said regarding this matter, "The Treasury asked about best practices for the custody of Bitcoin (BTC) and digital asset reserves," adding, "We also discussed how the custody of reserves could affect stablecoins and market structure."
Brazilian internet bank Stark Bank SA has selected Brazilian cryptocurrency startups as one of its main focus areas this year. According to a recent Bloomberg report, Rafael Stark, CEO of Stark Bank, stated, "As Donald Trump supports cryptocurrencies, the attractiveness of the market is increasing," adding that "while the traditional banking industry has avoided this area, the cryptocurrency market will be an important catalyst for future growth in the financial industry." Previously, Stark Bank received investment from Bezos Expeditions, the investment company of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
According to crypto asset (cryptocurrency) specialized media The Block on the 13th (local time), JPMorgan forecasted that US-listed Bitcoin (BTC) mining companies will continue to increase their network hash rate share (market share) this year. JPMorgan explained, "Major mining companies are focusing on securing their own power sources and developing exclusive mining chips to reduce operational costs," adding, "Last month, Marathon Holdings acquired a Texas wind power plant, and BitDeer acquired a Canadian gas power plant project." Furthermore, they analyzed, "Last year, mining companies' hash rate market share increased by 9 percentage points from 20% in the previous year to 29%, and this trend is expected to continue this year."
According to The Block, a cryptocurrency specialized media outlet, on the 13th (local time), the Stablecoin Bill (GENIUS Act) has passed the U.S. Senate Banking Committee. The Senate Banking Committee passed the bill with a vote of 18 to 6 during the session held that day. The bill, proposed by Republican Senator Bill Hagerty, contains provisions to establish a regulatory framework for stablecoins and define cases where issuers would be subject to state or federal supervision.
On the 13th (local time), Bloomberg News, citing multiple sources, reported that World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the DeFi project of Donald Trump's family, has been in discussions with global cryptocurrency exchange Binance regarding joint development of a dollar-based stablecoin. The media outlet stated, "All discussions were conducted privately," adding that "it is not certain exactly what stage the discussions have reached, or whether they will lead to any transactions or investments."
Bitcoin (BTC) has temporarily given up the $81,000 level. Meanwhile, as of 00:42 on the 14th, BTC is trading at $80,999.57 on the Binance Tether (USDT) market, down 0.61% from the previous day.
Analysis suggests that if Ethereum (ETH) price falls another 20% from its current level ($1,878), it could trigger $336 million worth of collateral liquidations across major DeFi platforms. Kevin Rusher, founder of real-world asset (RWA) lending platform RAAC, stated in an interview with Cointelegraph on the 13th (local time), "If ETH price drops to $1,857, we'll see $136 million worth of loan positions liquidated," adding that "if the price falls to $1,780, an additional $117 million in liquidations is highly likely." He further analyzed, "In the worst-case scenario, if ETH price drops to $1,500, a total of $336 million in liquidations could occur," emphasizing that "investors should therefore keep an eye on these price levels." Meanwhile, as of 00:33 on the 14th, ETH is trading at $1,878.99 on Binance's Tether (USDT) market, up 1.16% from the previous day.
Decentralized exchange (DEX) Hyperliquid announced on the 13th (local time) via X (formerly Twitter) that it will introduce a new margin system. Hyperliquid explained, "A network upgrade is scheduled for March 15th at 9:00 AM (Korean time), and after the upgrade, margin transfers will require a 20% margin ratio." They added, "This ratio will not affect the opening of new cross-margin positions, but will apply to isolated margin position openings." Previously, it was reported that a whale using 50x leverage on Hyperliquid liquidated a long position of 175,000 Ethereum (ETH), securing profits of $1.86 million.
Bitcoin (BTC) has temporarily given up the $82,000 level. Meanwhile, as of 00:06 on the 14th, BTC is trading at $81,748.19 on the Binance Tether (USDT) market, up 0.92% from the previous day.
The three major U.S. stock market indices are showing a downward trend. As of 00:01 on the 14th, the Nasdaq Composite Index is trading at 17,503.70 points, down 0.82% from the previous day. The Dow Jones Index is down 0.39% at 41,187.78 points, and the S&P 500 Index is recording a 0.44% decrease at 5,574.48 points.
The Sui Foundation has announced that it will strengthen the security of the Sui ecosystem through a partnership with blockchain security firm Blockaid. According to cryptocurrency specialized media Cointelegraph on the 12th (local time), Blockaid will add protection features to Sui wallets to respond to cases of smart contract exploitation, off-chain threats, and operational errors.
The three major U.S. stock market indices closed with mixed results. The Nasdaq Composite Index rose 1.19% from the previous day to 17,643.31 points on the 13th. The Dow Jones Index closed down 0.12% at 41,383.67 points, while the S&P 500 Index finished up 0.49% at 5,599.15 points.
Bitcoin (BTC) has temporarily recovered to the $83,000 level. Meanwhile, as of 04:56 on the 13th, BTC is trading at $83,073.13 on the Binance Tether (USDT) market, up 0.07% from the previous day.
According to Decrypt, a cryptocurrency-focused media outlet, on the 12th (local time), Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen signed the Bitcoin (BTC) ATM User Protection Act (LB609). This regulation aims to protect Bitcoin ATM and kiosk users by preventing potential fraud against individuals. While the bill itself does not focus on cryptocurrencies, the governor stated in a press release that "this bill will play an important role in the acceptance of cryptocurrencies" and explained that "cryptocurrency is a key emerging industry, and we are working to make Nebraska a leader in cryptocurrency." He further added, "Building safeguards to prevent crime is an important part of these efforts."
Bitcoin (BTC) has temporarily given up the $82,000 level. Meanwhile, as of 03:08 on the 13th, BTC is trading at $81,952.17 on the Binance Tether (USDT) market, up 0.01% from the previous day.
According to BeInCrypto, a cryptocurrency specialized media outlet, on the 12th (local time), the Russian central bank appears to be planning to allow limited cryptocurrency trading for high-net-worth individuals. According to the media, this will be implemented experimentally for 3 years, with the possibility of establishing regulated exchanges under consideration for the future. Additionally, allowing mutual funds to invest in cryptocurrencies is also being discussed.
On the 12th (local time), cryptocurrency media outlet WuBlockchain reported, "The Socket Research Team has discovered six malicious npm packages linked to the North Korean hacker group Lazarus, which aim to install backdoors to steal user credentials and cryptocurrency wallet data." They added, "Solana (SOL) and Exodus wallets are the main targets," and "five of these packages are disguised as GitHub open-source projects, increasing the risk of infection."
According to CoinDesk, a virtual asset (cryptocurrency) specialized media, OKX Europe has acquired a virtual asset market license in Europe on the 12th (local time). OKX Europe has acquired a company that holds a MiFID II license in Malta. Once it receives approval from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) by the end of this year, it will be able to provide derivative services to institutional clients in the European Economic Area (EEA).
According to cryptocurrency specialist media Coindesk on the 12th (local time), it appears highly unlikely that altcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) will be approved before the new Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairman takes office. President Trump has nominated Paul Atkins as chairman, but a confirmation hearing date has not yet been set. Previously, the SEC extended the review deadlines for numerous altcoin spot ETFs including XRP, Solana (SOL), Dogecoin (DOGE), and Litecoin (LTC).
According to cryptocurrency media Cointelegraph on the 12th (local time), a combination of on-chain and technical analysis indicates that Ethereum (ETH) could potentially drop an additional 15% over the course of several weeks. ETH has fallen below its realized price of $2,054 for the first time since February 2023. The realized price represents the average acquisition cost across the entire circulating supply by calculating the average price at which each ETH last moved. ETH's price falling below the realized price indicates that ETH holders are generally in an unrealized loss position. The Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) ratio has declined to 0.93, suggesting that ETH holders are experiencing an average loss of 7%. Additionally, TVL and fees have significantly decreased. Glassnode analyzed that if ETH rebounds, it could relatively easily reach the resistance level of $2,200 due to fewer sell orders in the $1,900-$2,200 range. Meanwhile, as of 02:09 on the 13th, ETH is trading at $1,880.80 on the Binance Tether (USDT) market, down 1.53% compared to the previous day.
Bitcoin (BTC) has temporarily recovered to the $82,000 level. Meanwhile, as of 02:00 on the 13th, BTC is trading at $82,032.17 on the Binance Tether (USDT) market, up 0.90% from the previous day.
Eleanor Terrett, a Fox Business reporter, stated on the 12th (local time) via X (formerly Twitter) that "there is a possibility that the lawsuit between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and XRP may soon be concluded" and that "the current delay in settlement is because XRP's legal team is negotiating more favorable terms related to the district court ruling from last August." She continued, "At that time, the judge imposed a fine of $125 million on XRP and ruled to permanently ban the sale of XRP to institutions," adding that "XRP's side is arguing why XRP alone should still be punished when existing virtual asset (cryptocurrency) sanctions are disappearing as the SEC leadership changes." Furthermore, she explained, "XRP's position is that accepting the existing ruling is tantamount to admitting wrongdoing," and added, "However, even the SEC itself seems uncertain about whether XRP actually violated the law. It's highly likely that the resolution of the XRP case is being delayed unlike other virtual asset companies because it's an issue without precedent." Meanwhile, as of 02:04 on the 13th, XRP is trading at $2.2066 on the Binance Tether (USDT) market, up 4.07% from the previous day.
Bitcoin (BTC) has temporarily given up the $81,000 level. Meanwhile, as of 00:06 on the 13th, BTC is trading at $80,990.79 on the Binance Tether (USDT) market, up 0.85% from the previous day.
The three major U.S. stock market indices are showing mixed trends. As of 00:02 on the 13th, the Nasdaq Composite Index is trading at 17,559.93 points, up 0.71% from the previous day. The Dow Jones Index is down 0.70% at 41,144.26 points, while the S&P 500 Index is up 0.07% at 5,575.93 points.