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UK Moves To Shut Down Crypto Exchange Tied To Iran’s Military

A UK-registered cryptocurrency exchange, Zedxion, is being shut down after a TRM Labs investigation revealed that nearly 90% of its 2024 transactions, totaling around $1 billion, were linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The UK’s Companies House initiated a compulsory strike-off after discovering the firm filed false information, including a fictitious director named Elizabeth Newman, whose image was traced to a stock photo. The previous director was linked to Babak Zanjani, an Iranian businessman previously sentenced for corruption. The action follows US sanctions imposed in January against Zedxion and a related platform, Zedcex, for supporting the IRGC.

bitcoinist03/21 08:01

UK Moves To Shut Down Crypto Exchange Tied To Iran’s Military

bitcoinist03/21 08:01

The Second Half of Stablecoins No Longer Belongs to the Crypto World

The article discusses the shift in the stablecoin market from the crypto sector to traditional finance, highlighted by Mastercard's acquisition of BVNK for up to $1.8 billion in March 2026. This move came after Coinbase abandoned a $2 billion deal for BVNK months earlier, signaling intensified competition for stablecoin infrastructure. BVNK specializes in cross-border payments using a "stablecoin sandwich" model: converting fiat to stablecoins like USDC for blockchain transfer, then back to local currency, reducing transaction times and costs. Its key asset is a suite of global licenses, including EMI from the UK FCA and CASP under EU MiCA, enabling compliance across 130+ countries. Mastercard's acquisition aims to integrate BVNK into its Multi-Token Network (MTN), a private blockchain for tokenized assets, addressing MTN's lack of connectivity with public chains. This enables atomic settlements, 24/7 B2B transactions, and programmable payments. The strategy contrasts with Visa’s partnership-focused approach, emphasizing direct control over infrastructure. The U.S. GENIUS Act (July 2025) provided regulatory clarity, defining stablecoins as non-securities under OCC oversight, which facilitated Mastercard’s move. The deal pressures players like Ripple and traditional correspondent banks, as Mastercard’s global network could disrupt cross-border payment fees. Ultimately, stablecoin evolution is becoming invisible to users—embedded in traditional finance for efficiency, not crypto adoption. Mastercard’s investment secures a foothold in the next-generation payment ecosystem.

marsbit03/21 07:12

The Second Half of Stablecoins No Longer Belongs to the Crypto World

marsbit03/21 07:12

Ethereum vs Solana – No chain has defensible ‘moat’ yet, warns Wintermute CEO

Wintermute CEO Evgeny Gaevoy argues that neither Ethereum nor Solana has established a defensible market position, despite Ethereum's dominance in DeFi TVL ($56 billion vs. Solana's $6.8 billion). He claims Ethereum's value is largely "stuck money" and corporate experiments with limited real-world impact, while Solana, though technologically capable, remains overly reliant on memecoin activity without major new dApps. Gaevoy believes the space remains open for new blockchains to emerge and attract users. Hyperliquid's success supports this view, as it now generates 45% of blockchain fee revenue—surpassing Ethereum (7%) and Solana (13%)—by expanding into commodity trading. Additionally, new corporate chains like Tempo and Circle’s Arc threaten public chains' stablecoin and tokenization advantages by offering lower fees and enhanced security. The competition remains fluid, with no clear winner yet.

ambcrypto03/21 07:05

Ethereum vs Solana – No chain has defensible ‘moat’ yet, warns Wintermute CEO

ambcrypto03/21 07:05

These Key Ethereum Metrics Point To A Potential Liquidity Trap – What To Know

Ethereum has turned bearish following the Fed meeting but remains above $2,100. Key on-chain metrics suggest a potential liquidity trap, as large holders (whales) are closing long positions and opening shorts, while retail traders aggressively open long positions. This divergence indicates weakening underlying strength despite surface-level price firmness. Analysts note that recent buying pressure was absorbed by sell-side liquidity, and significant long buildups point to key liquidation levels near $1,850. Ethereum recently filled a CME gap at $2,117, which now acts as a support level. A rebound occurs, the next target could be around $2,686, which would fill another CME gap.

bitcoinist03/21 07:01

These Key Ethereum Metrics Point To A Potential Liquidity Trap – What To Know

bitcoinist03/21 07:01

Altcoin market falls from $100B to $26.5B in volume – Can demand recover?

Altcoin trading volume has sharply declined from peaks above $100 billion to approximately $26.5 billion, indicating a significant contraction in market activity and reduced risk appetite. Binance currently processes nearly 40% of this volume, with other exchanges handling the remainder. The market has entered a capitulation phase, with nearly 40% of altcoins trading near all-time lows, reflecting broad-based deterioration rather than isolated declines. Capital is rotating towards Bitcoin as a safer asset, leading to thinner liquidity and accelerated price declines in altcoins. However, such extreme conditions suggest selling pressure may be nearing exhaustion. Market structure shows stress without full capitulation, with limited liquidations and controlled selling pressure. The Futures-to-Spot ratio on Binance has reached a 1.5-year high, indicating derivatives activity is outpacing spot demand—a sign of fragile market balance. If spot demand fails to recover, the market could face renewed volatility, though current conditions may eventually favor accumulation if liquidity returns to undervalued altcoins.

ambcrypto03/21 06:16

Altcoin market falls from $100B to $26.5B in volume – Can demand recover?

ambcrypto03/21 06:16

Don’t Celebrate Bitcoin Yet: The Trend Is Still Bearish, And This Is Why

Based on technical analysis, Bitcoin's recent rally above $75,000 is insufficient to confirm a bullish reversal, as the overall structure remains bearish. The daily chart shows BTC is consolidating within a rising channel, identified as a bear flag pattern, following a prior downtrend. This pattern previously led to a breakdown to $60,000 in early February 2026. A key resistance zone exists around $76,000, where BTC faced rejection. Currently trading near $70,000, a weekly close below this level could trigger a further decline toward $65,000. Analysis of the weekly timeframe using the Gaussian Channel indicator, which has accurately signaled major cycle bottoms in the past, suggests that the February low may not be the final market bottom. The indicator turned bearish after that low, a deviation from historical patterns where the transition preceded the bottom. Consequently, the trend remains cautiously bearish despite short-term rallies.

bitcoinist03/21 06:01

Don’t Celebrate Bitcoin Yet: The Trend Is Still Bearish, And This Is Why

bitcoinist03/21 06:01

Gold breaks KEY support with 3.7% drop – Will crypto face pressure next?

The latest inflation report, with February's hotter-than-expected PPI, triggered a 3.7% drop in gold, breaking key support. This sell-off is attributed to a stronger U.S. dollar and rising Treasury yields, making traditional safe havens more attractive. Historically, a stronger DXY negatively impacts risk assets like crypto. Bitcoin is currently stagnant near $70k with negative funding rates and declining capital inflows, indicating a bearish bias. The falling Coinbase Premium Index and increased short positions suggest a crypto downturn may already be priced in, especially given macro pressures and the historical inverse correlation between DXY and BTC.

ambcrypto03/21 05:19

Gold breaks KEY support with 3.7% drop – Will crypto face pressure next?

ambcrypto03/21 05:19

From FOMO to Apathy: Altcoin Volumes Reflect Deepening Market Fatigue

The altcoin market is experiencing sustained weakness and declining trading volumes, reflecting deep investor fatigue and a risk-off environment. Analysis by CryptoQuant highlights a significant drop in activity, with Binance's altcoin volumes falling to around $7.7 billion and other major exchanges totaling approximately $18.8 billion—a sharp contrast to the $40–$50 billion and $63–$91 billion seen during more active periods in late 2024 and early 2025. This contraction signals reduced participation from both retail and institutional traders. Capital continues to flow into Bitcoin rather than altcoins, exacerbating the downturn. Macroeconomic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions are further suppressing risk appetite. Historically, such low-volume environments have often preceded opportunity, but current conditions suggest a prolonged phase of apathy rather than imminent recovery.

bitcoinist03/21 05:01

From FOMO to Apathy: Altcoin Volumes Reflect Deepening Market Fatigue

bitcoinist03/21 05:01

Solana stalls despite $1.8B RWA growth – Where is SOL’s liquidity going?

Despite Solana (SOL) struggling to break the $100 psychological level, its ecosystem is experiencing significant liquidity movement, particularly in the real-world asset (RWA) sector. Solana's RWA total value locked (TVL) has surged nearly 64% this year, reaching a new all-time high of over $1.8 billion. Additionally, active DeFi TVL within Solana's RWA sector hit a record $465 million, indicating that capital is actively being used in lending, staking, and liquidity pools rather than sitting idle. This growth is further amplified by Ondo Finance's strategic expansion, adding over 50 tokenized assets—including stocks and ETFs like Galaxy Digital and BlackRock’s IBIT—bringing its total listings on Solana to more than 250. This move positions Solana as a major DeFi hub for tokenized assets, highlighting a disconnect between its stagnant price action and robust on-chain fundamentals. The data suggests that liquidity isn't exiting the market but is instead being redirected into RWA-related DeFi activities on Solana.

ambcrypto03/21 04:26

Solana stalls despite $1.8B RWA growth – Where is SOL’s liquidity going?

ambcrypto03/21 04:26

When Wall Street's ETH Starts to 'Earn Interest': From BlackRock's ETHB to Ethereum's Asset Attribute Shift

On March 12, 2026, BlackRock launched the iShares Staked Ethereum Trust (ETHB), a staking-enabled Ethereum ETF on Nasdaq. Unlike traditional crypto ETFs that simply hold assets, ETHB stakes 70–95% of its ETH holdings through institutional validators like Figment, generating staking rewards. Approximately 82% of these rewards are distributed monthly to investors, with the remainder retained as fees. After management fees, investors can expect an annual yield of around 2.3–2.5%. ETHB marks a significant shift in how Ethereum is perceived within traditional finance—from a speculative asset to a yield-generating one. Its approval reflects a regulatory shift following Gary Gensler’s departure from the SEC and signals broader acceptance of staking as a legitimate financial mechanism. This move is expected to encourage other PoS-based crypto ETFs and may redirect substantial institutional capital toward yield-bearing products. While on-chain staking (via native, liquid, or wallet-based options) remains more flexible and potentially higher-yielding for crypto-native users, ETHB enables non-technical investors to access Ethereum’s native yield without direct blockchain interaction. This development reinforces ETH’s evolving role as a productive asset and accelerates the convergence of decentralized and traditional finance.

marsbit03/21 04:07

When Wall Street's ETH Starts to 'Earn Interest': From BlackRock's ETHB to Ethereum's Asset Attribute Shift

marsbit03/21 04:07

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