Day: 24 March 2025

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has outlined its stance on digital assets in its 2024 annual report, emphasizing support for asset tokenization while reaffirming that cryptocurrencies will not be recognized as legal tender. In its March 24 research report, the central bank highlighted the growing role of tokenization in enhancing financial ...

Hackers reportedly infiltrate smart home devices across Russia, turning them into botnets to mine cryptocurrency and launch distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. According to a March 24 report from Russia’s state-controlled news agency TASS, cybercriminals exploit security flaws in connected home systems, with potential implications beyond financial crime. Authorities warn that ...

21Shares has enhanced its presence in Europe by listing three new crypto-backed exchange-traded products (ETPs) on the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange. This move strengthens its position as a key issuer in the market, expanding its portfolio across 11 major exchanges, including Nasdaq, Euronext Amsterdam, and SIX Swiss Exchange. The new ETPs ...

DWF Labs, a leading crypto trading firm, has launched a $250 million Liquid Fund to support mid and large-cap crypto projects. The firm says the initiative will drive industry expansion and accelerate web3 adoption. In a blog post on March 24, DWF Labs revealed that the fund will provide investments ...

The TRUMP memecoin, endorsed by US President Donald Trump on March 23, saw a significant price surge after his promotion on Truth Social. He described the token as "SO COOL" and "The Greatest of them all," marking his first endorsement since January, which renewed enthusiasm in the crypto market. Shortly ...

Berachain is taking a major step forward with its proof-of-liquidity (PoL) system, extending governance and reward distribution beyond its native exchange, BEX.  According to a recent blog post, Starting March 24, decentralized applications (dApps) can apply for incentives through new reward vaults, expanding participation in Berachain's ecosystem beyond just liquidity ...

Zone CEO and co-founder Obi Emetarom has unveiled a groundbreaking whitepaper proposing a transformative framework for the global financial sector through Regulated Blockchain Infrastructure. Titled "Regulated Blockchain: Infrastructure for Regulated DeFi - Foundation for a Golden Age in Finance," the whitepaper outlines how blockchain technology can enhance financial services while ...

Global cryptocurrency exchange XT.COM has announced the listing of OPT, the native utility token of the Layer 1 Optio Blockchain. The listing comes when global interest in decentralized technology surges, positioning OPT to attract a broader audience. According to XT.COM, the listing offers secure trading backed by advanced cybersecurity protocols, ...

OKX Web3 product manager Kyle Chen on March 24 issued an apology to users, acknowledging that he had announced the wallet app’s availability "too early." He explained that the app is not yet accessible on some devices and in certain regions.  Despite the clarification, Chen did not specify which regions ...

HashKey Chain has successfully launched the CPIC Estable MMF, a tokenized USD Money Market Fund managed by CPIC Investment Management (H.K.) Co., Ltd., securing $100 million in subscriptions on its first day. The fund’s deployment on HashKey Chain strengthens the blockchain's standing in the institutional DeFi sector. It reinforces its ...