NFTs
Adoption
Bitcoin Google searches spike 5x in Turkey, while the Lira falls 15%
The currency tumbled this morning, following a backlash from investors after President Erdogan fired the central bank governor.
Scams
Binance Smart Chain project TurtleDex pulls the rug on its users and steals $2.5 million
The protocol drained 9000 BNB, approximately $2.5 million, and then deleted its social media profiles.
Adoption
Deutsche Bank report: “Bitcoin is too big to ignore”
The German multinational investment bank stated that crypto-assets are now too valuable to ignore.
Investments
Silicon Valley VCs and BNY Mellon announce $133M million investment in Fireblocks for Bitcoin custody
Together, the companies have raised over $133 million in Series C venture capital, according to Forbes.
Adoption
Crypto.com announces partnership with Visa to accelerate worldwide crypto-adoption
The partnership will advance Crypto.com’s ambition to accelerate the adoption of crypto payment solutions around the world by expanding the reach of the Crypto.com Visa Card
Investments
VanEck’s Bitcoin ETF is under review, will the SEC approve it?
If the SEC doesn't rule on the proposal, it could extend the review process up to 240 days.
Investments
Chinese firm Meitu buys $50M worth of Ethereum and Bitcoin, adding $90M in net purchases
According to the board, they are seeing a large adoption across China and countries from Southeast Asia. Companies considered "conservative" are now exploring cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.
Investments
Grayscale adds 5 new investment trusts following high demand, including Chainlink and Basic Attention Token
The majority of these five new assets experienced a significant jump in price over the past 24 hours.
DeFi
Reef Finance responds to Alameda allegations and refutes events
According to Alameda's Sam Trabucco, the trading desk only agreed to an OTC trade with Reef, refuting any partnership.
Exchanges
Cardano (ADA) to launch on Coinbase Pro this Thursday, March 18th
Big news for the Cardano community, as Coinbase Pro is set to support ADA on its platform. Trading will begin on Thursday 18, at 9:00 AM Pacific time.
Hacks
Hackers steal 3000 ETH from Roll, causing social token price dumps of nearly -100%
Several coin's prices nearly dumped to zero following the attack.
Analysis
Bitcoin drops 10% after Indian government proposes new crypto ban
The leading cryptocurrency fell in price after the Indian government new proposed legislation for banning Bitcoin.