AI
OpenAI launches initiative to spread democratic AI through global partnerships
OpenAI pledges startup support to foster innovation and job creation in collaborating countries.
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Bitcoin hits $101k to reclaim six-figures as Trump confirms US, UK trade deal
The announcement of a comprehensive trade deal between the US and the UK provided a fresh tailwind to already-rising markets
Culture
Ethereum Foundation boosts ecosystem with $32M in grants in Q1 2025
Ethereum Foundation's commitment to education and tooling highlights its focus on community growth and tech advancements.
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Crime
LockBit breach exposes 60,000 Bitcoin addresses, offers bounty for hacker’s identity
'Don’t do crime CRIME IS BAD crime is bad xoxo from Prague' message left on hacked site.
Exchanges
Coinbase agrees to acquire Deribit in landmark $2.9 billion deal
Coinbase looks to expand offshore derivatives market presence amid favorable U.S. regulatory climate.
ETF
BlackRock reveals $32 million Q1 revenue from Bitcoin IBIT ETF in new SEC filing
IBIT’s quarterly disclosure highlights inflows despite Bitcoin’s 11.15% price drop and evolving custody framework.
Legislation
Arizona and Oregon embrace Bitcoin in sweeping new laws
The two approved bills sets the ground for further Bitcoin integration within the broader financial system.
Adoption
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent sees stablecoins creating $2T in demand for government debt
Stablecoin growth could drive $2 trillion in demand for US treasuries, cementing them as a linchpin of the digital asset industry.
Banking
OCC reaffirms banks’ authority to offer crypto services without prior approval
The OCC reiterated a March 7 guidance, clearing banks to interact with crypto services without prior regulator approval.
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Legislation
Congressman Torres proposes bill to ban federal officials from trading or owning crypto
Scams
ZachXBT reveals Coinbase users lost another $45M in a week to ongoing social engineering scams
Adoption
Vivek Ramaswamy’s Strive makes bold move as first NASDAQ-listed asset manager with a Bitcoin treasury
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