US Extradites Russia-Israel Citizen Linked to Lockbit Attacks
A Lockbit ransomware developer has been extradited to the U.S., admitting to coding and consulting for the cybercriminal group, which paid him in cryptocurrency. Lockbit Ransomware Developer Extradited to US in Global Crackdown The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced…
Coinbase files to launch Cardano, Natural Gas futures contracts
Key Takeaways Coinbase is introducing futures contracts for Cardano and Natural Gas, pending CFTC approval. Cardano futures allow traders exposure to price movements without holding the asset. Share this article Coinbase is seeking regulatory approval to launch Cardano (ADA) and…
Apple Fights UK Over Encryption Backdoors as US Officials Warn of Privacy Violations
Image: garloon/Envato Images Senior officials from the U.K. have privately met with their U.S. counterparts to clarify that their request for access to encrypted data in Apple’s iCloud is not a blanket demand; instead, they are seeking access solely to…
Gold Futures Price Just Hit All-Time High: What Does Gold Mean For BTC Price?
The gold futures price has torn through the $3,000 ceiling, hitting $3,001.30 in April futures and cementing a 20% climb in just a few months. This record-breaking run was driven by the geopolitical chaos of U.S. President Donald Trump’s economy…
NYT Strands hints, answers for March 15
If you’re reading this, you’re looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times‘ elevated word-search game. Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters —…
Coinbase Scores Big as Vermont Drops Case—Is This the End of Staking Crackdowns?
Coinbase just scored a massive legal win as Vermont rescinds its case on staking services, reinforcing that staking is not a security. This marks another major setback for regulators trying to rein in crypto. Vermont Drops Case Against Coinbase, Strengthening…
Trump-Backed Crypto Project WLFI Closes Token Sale After Raising $590 Million
World Liberty Financial Initiative (WLFI), the cryptocurrency project backed by US President Donald Trump, has concluded its token sale. During the process, it amassed approximately $590 million. This places WLFI among the top 10 largest token raises in history, as per…
Under Trump, AI Scientists Are Told to Remove ‘Ideological Bias’ From Powerful Models
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has issued new instructions to scientists that partner with the US Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute (AISI) that eliminate mention of “AI safety,” “responsible AI,” and “AI fairness” in the skills it expects…
Five Crypto News You May Have Missed This Week | March 15, 2025
From Taiwan’s national digital wallet rollout to Binance securing a $2 billion investment, this week saw major developments in the crypto industry. Regulatory disputes, investment deals, and partnership clarifications shaped the landscape, while Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao pushed back…
Ethena overtakes PancakeSwap and Jupiter with $3.28m daily revenue
Ethena’s daily revenue has surpassed PancakeSwap and Jupiter, trailing only behind Tether and Circle. Following this achievement, ENA rose 4%. According to data from DeFi Llama, Ethena (ENA) rose through the ranks to become the third largest protocol by daily…
