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SBI VC Trade Launches Japan’s First Licensed USDC Lending Service

SBI VC Trade has become the first licensed exchange in Japan to launch a USDC lending service, offering an introductory 10% annual yield. SBI VC Trade, a subsidiary of SBI Holdings, announced it will launch its “USDC Lending” service on…

Differently Secured: Bitlease Founder Nima Beni on Why Falling Hashrates Aren’t a Threat

The bitcoin mining industry is undergoing a significant transformation as it matures into more institutional structures. Nima Beni of Bitlease argues against fears regarding the sustainability of transaction fees, emphasizing that current fee levels don’t reflect long-term dynamics. Challenging the…

Coinshares Debuts Regulated DeFi and RWA Yield Strategy With Railnet

On Wednesday, Coinshares announced a new onchain asset management strategy that blends decentralized finance ( DeFi) yields with tokenized real-world assets within a regulated framework. Coinshares Launches Onchain Strategy Combining DeFi and Tokenized Asset Yields The Jersey-based digital asset manager…

NYSE, Nasdaq, Cboe Align Crypto ETF Options With Liquidity Driven Limits

Crypto ETF options are rapidly being folded into mainstream derivatives markets as U.S. exchanges abandon fixed caps, unlocking larger positions and reshaping how institutional capital can access bitcoin and ethereum exposure. NYSE American Expands Crypto ETF Options With Flexible Limit…

FTX Sets $2.2B Distribution as Creditor Recoveries Reach up to 120%

FTX is set to begin a $2.2 billion creditor payout on March 31 while separately scheduling its first preferred equity payments for May 29, as multiple claim classes move toward full or even excess repayment under the restructuring plan. FTX…

From $76K to $71K: Is Bitcoin Losing Its ‘Safe Haven’ Status to Macro Reality?

Bitcoin temporarily dropped below $71,000 after the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported higher-than-expected wholesale inflation, causing significant market turbulence. Macro Pressures: PPI vs. Geopolitics Bitcoin momentarily slipped below the $71,000 threshold on Wednesday after the U.S. Bureau of Labor…

Difficulty Drop Incoming: Bitcoin Miners Catch a Break While Revenues Stay Ugly

Bitcoin’s miners just got hit with a one-two punch—price slipping under $71,000 and network difficulty preparing to ease up like a bouncer who suddenly stopped caring. Bitcoin’s Difficulty Dial to Turn Down as Hashrate Loses Steam When bitcoin’s price drifts…

Hyperliquid Lists First Official S&P 500 Perpetual

The S&P 500 has entered the world of decentralized finance with the launch of its first perpetual contract on Hyperliquid. The move signals a major step toward round-the-clock access to traditional financial benchmarks. S&P 500 Enters 24/7 Trading Era With…

US PPI Data Surprises to the Upside, Sends Hawkish Signals, Bitcoin Plunges to $72K

Inflation just kicked the door in, and February’s Producer Price Index is the kind of uninvited guest the Federal Reserve definitely did not RSVP for. U.S. Wholesale Prices Jump, Reinforcing Higher-for-Longer Rate Narrative Wholesale prices rose 0.7% in February, nearly…

DICT, CICC Warn Roblox of Possible Ban in PH Over Child Safety Violations

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