Microsoft reportedly testing Edge browser web3 wallet integration

    The supposed screenshots show a non-custodial crypto and NFT-friendly Microsoft Web3 wallet embedded into Edge. Microsoft is reportedly working on integrating a crypto and nonfungible token (NFT) friendly Web3 wallet into its Edge web browser. In a March 17 Twitter thread, software documenter — and occasional info leaker — Albacore shared a series of supposed Edge user…

    Real-world assets tokenization lacks infrastructure, not just regulation

    Assets tokenization has been held back by lack of infrastructure and regulatory standards worldwide. The next generation of securities and asset tokenization has been held back by a lack of infrastructure and regulatory standards worldwide, according to BlackRock’s Larry Fink. The merger between decentralized finance (DeFi) and traditional assets, however, has been held back by…

    Crypto market cap reclaims $1T, and derivatives point to further upside

    Bitcoin’s performance has outpaced Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway over the past six months, with crypto markets appearing to have turned a corner. The total crypto market capitalization increased by 26% in seven days, reaching $1.16 trillion on March 17. Bitcoin was the biggest winner among the top 20 coins, up 31.5%, though some altcoins gained 50%…

    Post-Merge Ethereum: Grayscale extends review of ETHPoW decision

    Grayscale will take 180 days at max to decide whether, when and in what manner to sell ETHPoW on behalf of the record date shareholders. Cryptocurrency investment firm Grayscale Investments is taking more time to decide whether it should acquire and sell post-Merge forked Ethereum tokens. Grayscale announced on March 16 that the company intends to extend…

    Bitcoin bears could face $440M loss in Friday’s options expiry

    The bailout of Silicon Valley Bank provided a significant advantage to BTC bulls on the weekly $1.2 billion BTC options expiry. The rejection that followed Bitcoin’s rally to $26,500 may appear to be a victory for bears, but $24,750 on March 14 was the highest daily close in nine months. Furthermore, Bitcoin has gained 26.5% since…

    Collapse of Silvergate and Silicon Valley Bank represent a challenge for crypto

    The fire lit by Silvergate Bank and Silicon Valley Bank will make it harder for crypto to find financial partners. The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Silvergate Capital, some of the most crypto-friendly banks in the industry, has forced many crypto firms to hold their breath. The loss of a significant banking partner for many companies…

    Crypto users turned to DEXs, loaded up on USDC after Silicon Valley Bank crash

    The collapse of FTX led to a similar exodus from centralized exchanges, as users worried they may lose access to funds during crises. The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank saw investors loading their bags with USD Coin, along with an exodus of funds from centralized exchanges (CEXs) to decentralized exchanges (DEXs). Outflows from centralized exchanges often…

    Web3 needs its ‘WordPress moment’ to speed up positive disruption

    Developers have barely scratched the surface when it comes to the potential of blockchain — here’s how to ramp up progress. Blockchain development has come a long way since the introduction of Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency and the first successful application of blockchain technology. The introduction of smart contracts by the Ethereum blockchain gave birth to potential…

    US credit crunch means it’s time to buy gold and Bitcoin: Novogratz

    The Galaxy Digital CEO predicts tough times ahead for the United States economy but continues to be bullish on crypto. The United States is headed for a credit crunch and now is the right time to buy gold, silver and Bitcoin, says Galaxy Digital founder and CEO Michael Novogratz. “We are going to have a credit…

    Coinbase met with Australian banking regulators over local crypto regulations

    Coinbase’s vice president of international policy told Cointelegraph the meetings took place in Canberra and Sydney and touched on the government’s token mapping efforts. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and Treasury have been holding private meetings with executives from Coinbase, with discussions revolving around the future of crypto regulation in Australia. Responding to Cointelegraph’s…