This week, we dive into the world of Blockchain to explore the latest trends and developments. From the newest regulations to cutting-edge projects, get ready to stay up to date.
Technology
Crypto investors pull $3 bln from stablecoin USDC in three days
https://www.reuters.com/technology/crypto-investors-pull-3-bln-stablecoin-usdc-three-days-2023-03-16/
Coinbase opens local bank transfers for Singapore users at no cost
https://www.reuters.com/technology/coinbase-opens-local-bank-transfers-singapore-users-no-cost-2023-03-15/
ChatGPT won’t replace developers — ETHDubai devs weigh in
https://cointelegraph.com/news/chatgpt-won-t-replace-developers-ethdubai-devs-weigh-in
Forget HTTP: Ethereum has a new URL standard that can’t be blocked
https://cointelegraph.com/news/new-ethereum-standard-enables-web3-urls-that-can-t-be-censored
First NFT real-world stores are setting a phygital trend
https://cointelegraph.com/news/first-nft-real-world-stores-are-setting-a-phygital-trend
How NFT Tech Can Help Fight Climate Change
https://nftplazas.com/nft-climate-change/
U.S. Justice Department probes collapse of TerraUSD stablecoin – WSJ
https://www.reuters.com/technology/us-justice-department-probes-collapse-terrausd-stablecoin-wsj-2023-03-13/
Crypto
Bitcoin jumps to highest since June as rally gathers pace
https://www.reuters.com/markets/currencies/bitcoin-rises-highest-level-since-june-2022-2023-03-14/
Bitcoin climbs to 9-month high as bank turmoil sparks rally
https://www.reuters.com/markets/currencies/bitcoin-near-9-month-high-bank-turmoil-sparks-rally-2023-03-20/
Taiwan financial regulator says will oversee crypto currencies
https://www.reuters.com/technology/taiwan-financial-regulator-says-will-oversee-crypto-currencies-2023-03-20/
Bitcoin rises 5.19% to $28,380
https://www.reuters.com/markets/currencies/bitcoin-rises-519-28380-2023-03-19/
FTX transferred $2.2 bln to Bankman-Fried via related entities, new managers say
https://www.reuters.com/technology/ftx-transferred-22-bln-bankman-fried-via-related-entities-new-managers-say-2023-03-16/
Crypto exchange Binance to halt sterling transfers
https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/crypto-exchange-binance-halt-sterling-transfers-2023-03-14/
Tether Becomes Unlikely Crypto Winner in Banking Crisis
https://www.wsj.com/articles/tether-becomes-unlikely-crypto-winner-in-banking-crisis-b75ec9e7
These 5 cryptocurrencies may continue to surprise to the upside
https://cointelegraph.com/news/these-5-cryptocurrencies-may-continue-to-surprise-to-the-upside
Threats to crypto have never been greater, but mass adoption is imminent
https://cointelegraph.com/news/threats-to-crypto-have-never-been-greater-but-mass-adoption-is-imminent
NFT
Cryptoverse: New bitcoin NFTs on a multi-million roll
https://www.reuters.com/technology/cryptoverse-new-breed-bitcoin-nfts-sell-millions-2023-03-14/
Meta to wind down NFTs on platforms amid crypto bust
https://www.reuters.com/technology/meta-wind-down-nfts-its-platforms-2023-03-13/
SVB collapse chilled NFT trading volumes: DappRadar
https://cointelegraph.com/news/svb-collapse-chilled-nft-trading-volumes-dappradar
Dubai to Abu Dhabi: How NFTs are used in the UAE
https://cointelegraph.com/news/dubai-to-abu-dhabi-how-nfts-are-used-in-the-uae
Formfunction to shutter marketplace amid Solana NFT slump
https://cointelegraph.com/news/formfunction-to-shutter-marketplace-amid-solana-nft-slump
The Australian Open Adopts Amazing NFT Initiative
https://nftplazas.com/australian-open-nft/
Beatport Drops NFT Marketplace on the Polkadot Network
https://nftplazas.com/beatport-polkadot-nft/
Navigating the NFT Space: An Interview with the CEO of the Bulls and Apes Project
https://nftplazas.com/bulls-and-apes-project/
Cyber Crimes
Cybercriminals’ crypto platform ChipMixer seized in international operation
https://www.reuters.com/technology/cybercriminals-crypto-platform-chipmixer-taken-down-says-europol-2023-03-15/
NatWest limits customers’ crypto transfers, citing scam concerns
https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/natwest-limits-customers-crypto-transfers-citing-scam-concerns-2023-03-14/
Euler hacker seemingly taking their chances, sends funds to crypto mixer
https://cointelegraph.com/news/euler-hacker-seemingly-taking-their-chances-sends-funds-to-crypto-mixer
Euler Finance hacker starts returning stolen Ether
https://cointelegraph.com/news/euler-finance-hacker-starts-returning-stolen-ether-back-to-the-foundation
Telegram, WhatsApp Trojanized to Target Cryptocurrency Wallets
https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/telegram-whatsapp-trojanized/
Metaverse
CHARLES & KEITH Enters the Metaverse Via The Sandbox
https://nftplazas.com/charles-keith-sandbox/
Céad Míle Fáilte! The Irish Shebeen Brings St Patrick’s Day to The Sandbox
https://nftplazas.com/the-irish-shebeen/
How Digital Lands is the next big thing in NFT
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/cryptocurrency/how-digital-lands-is-the-next-big-thing-in-nft/articleshow/98714095.cms
Web3 News
Headlines of the Week:
- Circle says $3.3 bln USDC reserves to be fully available on Monday
(Reuters) - Major crypto coins stabilise after U.S. intervenes on SVB collapse (Reuters)
- Web3 needs its ‘WordPress moment’ to speed up positive disruption
(CoinTelegraph) - Nissan files 4 new Web3 trademarks, trials sales in the metaverse
(CoinTelegraph) - Upgrade Your Web3 Identity with .polygon Domains (NFTPlazas)
- Jungle Raises $6M to Develop Web3 Mobile Shooter (NFTPlazas)
This Week in the Market: (CoinMarketcap)
- The global crypto market cap is $1.18T, a 2.2% Increase over the last Day
- Bitcoin is at $28,203.54 and is Up 27.31% over the last 7 days
- Ethereum is at $1,787.40 and is Up 12.77% over the last 7 days
- BNB is at $339.43 and is Up 14.12% over the last 7 days
Key Dates/Events
- 20 March – 24 March – Paris Blockchain Week Summit
- 21 March – 21 March – Paris NFT Day
- 27 March – 29 March – FinTech India Expo
Accounts to Follow
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