Author: John Smith

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. If DeFi and TradFi truly converge, the pressure point will be on and off-ramps. Few things, other than secure custody, are more critical than having a low-friction way to convert digital tokens into the fiat currency people use every day. For years, that conversion layer was crypto’s weakest link, slowing down mass adoption. Summary Off-ramps are crypto’s real bottleneck: Without fast, low-cost fiat exits, trillions in on-chain value remain operationally trapped and disconnected from the real economy.…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. As Solana shows technical signals reminiscent of its 2022 downturn, investors are increasingly watching emerging DeFi projects like Mutuum Finance. Summary Despite strong network metrics and growing on-chain activity, Solana remains in a long-term descending channel with indicators such as the monthly SuperTrend flashing a sell signal similar to conditions preceding its 2022 crash. Mutuum Finance is developing a non-custodial lending protocol on Ethereum that supports both Peer-to-Contract and Peer-to-Peer lending models. The project has raised over $20.7 million…

South Korean police have arrested a series of individuals believed to be acting as hired agents committing what authorities describe as “private revenge” attacks, which have involved vandalism and threatening behavior directed at private residences. Summary Multiple suspects in “private revenge” vandalism have been arrested by police in Gyeonggi Province. Investigators say the suspects were paid in cryptocurrency and acted on instructions via Telegram. Police are pursuing higher-level coordinators as part of the ongoing investigation. South Korean police arrest agents in series of “private revenge” vandalism cases According to reports, the most recent arrest was carried out on March 1…

Governor Mike Braun has signed House Bill 1042 into law, formalizing new protections for digital asset users in Indiana and setting guardrails around how state and local authorities may regulate cryptocurrency activity. Summary HB 1042 prohibits state and local governments from imposing discriminatory taxes or restrictions targeting cryptocurrency transactions. The law protects the right of Indiana residents to self-custody digital assets. Indiana formally defines cryptocurrency in state statute, providing regulatory clarity for courts and agencies. HB 1042 becomes law as Indiana expands legal clarity for digital assets The measure, which cleared the Indiana General Assembly earlier this session, establishes statutory…

Pi Network price is suddenly doing better than top cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, XRP, and Solana this year, driven by key catalysts like the potential Kraken listing and the upcoming validator rewards distribution. Summary Pi Network price has retreated by about 17% this year. It has done better than other popular cryptocurrencies. The team has made some major announcements this year. Pi Coin (PI) token has dropped by 17% this year, while Bitcoin (BTC) is down by 23%. Ethereum (ETH), Ripple (XRP), and Solana (SOL) have dropped by 35%, 27%, and 33%, respectively. Pi Network vs Bitcoin, Solana, XRP | Source:…

Global payments giant Visa is expanding its partnership with Stripe-owned Bridge to scale stablecoin-backed cards to more than 100 countries. Summary Visa and Stripe’s Bridge will expand stablecoin cards to over 100 countries by end of 2026. The cards let users spend stablecoins at 175M+ Visa merchants worldwide. Settlement is supported through Visa’s on-chain stablecoin pilot with Lead Bank. In a statement published on March 3, Visa confirmed that the expanded program will allow businesses and developers to issue cards linked to stablecoins, with transactions settled on-chain through Bridge’s partnership with Lead Bank. The product was first released in 2025 with a…

HBAR price has faced repeated rejection at the value area high, signaling fading upside momentum. With demand weakening, the market now risks rotating toward deeper support near $0.07. Summary Repeated rejection at value area high resistance $0.09 support critical for short-term structure Breakdown exposes $0.07 high timeframe support HBAR (HBAR) price remains locked in a corrective phase as price continues to trade within clearly defined value levels. Multiple failed attempts to break above resistance highlight persistent supply overhead, preventing bullish continuation. As momentum fades near the upper boundary of the range, attention shifts toward whether key support can hold or…

CFTC chairman Michael Selig plans to enable US-listed crypto perpetual futures within weeks. Summary CFTC chair Michael Selig told attendees the agency aims to clear regulatory obstacles and launch “genuine professional” crypto perpetual futures in the US within about 4 weeks. The move is part of “Project Crypto,” a joint SEC–CFTC initiative that includes new guidance for DeFi, prediction markets, and tokenized collateral frameworks. BTC and major altcoins saw modest intraday gains while derivatives traders priced in potential onshoring of volume from offshore venues, with expectations for higher regulated futures open interest. The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is…

Over a third of tracked altcoins now sit near cycle lows despite a broader market stabilization. Summary CryptoQuant data shows 38% of altcoins are trading close to all-time lows, a deeper drawdown than during the post-FTX unwinding phase. Analyst Darkfost describes this as the “largest regression of altcoins observed during this cycle,” highlighting persistent structural pressure on non-BTC assets. While BTC holds near recent highs, dispersion between majors and smaller caps has widened, with altcoin underperformance pointing to weak liquidity and selective risk appetite. On-chain analytics firm CryptoQuant reports that 38% of altcoins are currently trading close to their all-time…

Ethereum price faces $2,000 support as exchange withdrawals surge to the highest level since November, indicating potential shifts in market supply and momentum. Summary Ethereum trades at $2,001, down 4.3% in the last 24 hours. Exchange withdrawals hit 31.6M ETH in February, highest since November. $2,000 support is critical; break below risks $1,850, upside targets $2,300–$2,400. Ethereum (ETH) is trading at $2,001 at press time, down 4.3% in the past 24 hours. The seven-day range stands between $1,841 and $2,099. ETH is still up 7.7% over the past week but down 14% in the last 30 days. From its August…