Aster cuts token emissions by 97% as it shifts to staking only rewards model
Aster has overhauled its tokenomics by removing its monthly ecosystem unlock and replacing it with a staking-only emission model, reducing the amount of ASTER entering circulation by about 97%. [Important Notice] Tokenomics Update: Restructuring Ecosystem Emissions We are replacing the…
VINE price surges 86% as elon musk “ai vine” hype returns
Vine Coin (VINE) has surged 86% on renewed “AI Vine” speculation tied to Elon Musk, with volume spiking and the meme coin still trading in overbought territory. Summary Vine Coin (VINE) has jumped about 86% in 24 hours, with roughly…
Square auto-enables Bitcoin payments for US sellers with zero fees through 2026
Square has begun rolling out automatic Bitcoin payments to eligible U.S. sellers, enabling businesses to accept Bitcoin at checkout with no additional setup required. Automatically enabled bitcoin payments are rolling out to eligible U.S. Square sellers. Start accepting bitcoin that…
Bitmine quietly amasses 4.7m ether as staking bet tops $6.3b
Bitmine Immersion Technologies has lifted its ether holdings to 4.73M ETH, staking $6.3B at a $2,005 reference price as it doubles down on Ethereum’s yield. Summary Ethereum treasury firm Bitmine Immersion Technologies added 71,179 ETH last week, lifting its holdings…
Over 40% of Altcoins Near All-Time Lows, Worse Than Last Bear Market
There are now more than 47 million tokens across major chains, spreading available liquidity thinner than at previous points in the cycle. More than 40% of altcoins are trading at or near their all-time lows as of March 30,…
Bitcoin corporate buying almost vanishes as weekly net purchases sink 99.93%
SoSoValue data show listed companies bought just $70K of bitcoin last week, a 99.93% drop, with only BHODL adding 1 BTC as majors sat out. Summary Publicly listed companies bought just $70,000 worth of bitcoin last week, a 99.93% drop…
Senator Lummis, Cassidy introduce Mined in America Act to support the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
Senators Cynthia Lummis and Bill Cassidy have introduced the bipartisan Mined in America Act to strengthen US digital asset infrastructure, according to a March 30 announcement, building on earlier efforts to position the country as a global crypto hub. The…
Valinor raises $25m to put private credit on-chain
Ex-Blackstone staffers raised $25M for Valinor, a startup using smart contracts to move private credit workflows on-chain and lend first to crypto firms. Summary On-chain private credit startup Valinor has closed a $25 million seed round led by Castle Island…
Meta tests Instagram Plus subscription with stealth story viewing and paid features for users
Meta Platforms has begun testing a new premium subscription called Instagram Plus, offering everyday users access to exclusive features as the company expands its push into paid social media tools, according to a TechCrunch report. The test follows earlier plans…
Bitcoin outlook shifts as Bitfinex alpha warns etf flows now ‘dominate’ price
Bitfinex Alpha says weakening demand, macro headwinds and a turn in spot ETF flows now “dominate” Bitcoin’s price path as it drifts back toward its monthly open. Summary Bitfinex says bitcoin’s direction is increasingly driven by spot ETF capital flows…
