Balancer co-founder Fernando Martinelli said Balancer Labs will shut down as the protocol pivots toward a leaner, DAO-led structure following months of financial strain and fallout from a 2025 exploit. The End of Balancer Labs Balancer Labs, the original development entity behind the decentralized exchange ( DEX) protocol, is being wound down after what Martinelli…
Core Scientific disclosed that it has expanded its credit facility to $1 billion after securing an additional $500 million commitment from JPMorgan, strengthening its push into data center and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure development. Core Scientific Targets AI Colocation Growth With $1B Facility The Austin, Texas-based digital infrastructure firm said on Monday that the new…
SIREN’s explosive rise is now facing fresh scrutiny after onchain analytics show that a single entity may control roughly half the token’s supply. SIREN Rally Continues Despite Warnings of Heavy Whale Control The alert surfaced Monday when Bubblemaps published a screenshot of wallet clusters tied to SIREN, a fast-moving AI-themed token on the BNB Smart…
Polymarket is launching updated rules that prohibit users from participating in their event contracts if they are trading on stolen information, on illegal tips, or if they can influence the outcome of the event, strengthening its compliance across both its DeFi platform and CFTC-regulated exchange. Polymarket Targets Insider Trading Practices With Updated Rules Polymarket, one…
Brent and WTI oil futures prices have plummeted over 10% on Monday as President Trump announced a ceasefire, as communications between the Iranian regime and the U.S. government have been progressing. Even so, Iranian media channels denied this approximation, claiming that Trump “backed down.” Oil prices plummet as Trump announces 5-Day Ceasefire Prices of the…
Bitcoin climbed back above $70,000 Monday after President Donald Trump signaled a temporary cooling in U.S.-Iran tensions, offering markets a breather from days of escalation-driven volatility. Bitcoin Climbs Past $70K Amid Reported Middle East De-Escalation The move followed Trump’s statement citing diplomatic progress and announcing a five-day pause on planned strikes targeting Iranian energy infrastructure….
Ledger establishes a new strategic hub in New York City through a multi-million dollar investment to support its growing institutional business. Ledger, the Paris-headquartered hardware wallet manufacturer, announced the opening of its new office in New York City on March 23, 2026, marking a significant expansion within its largest global market. The facility serves as…
Hong Kong’s Boyaa Interactive International seeks shareholder approval to invest up to $70 million in cryptocurrencies to bolster its Web3 gaming ecosystem. Boyaa Interactive International Limited announced on March 22, 2026, its proposal for a 12-month acquisition mandate to purchase cryptocurrencies. The board plans to seek formal approval from shareholders at the upcoming annual general…
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this edition, Ripple makes moves to accelerate its expansion into Brazil, the Brazilian government is reportedly backpedaling on its crypto taxation plans, and Argentina bans access to Polymarket. Ripple Expands Aggressively in Brazil, Targets Institutional…
Eighteen crypto assets spotlight a broader regulatory shift as U.S. agencies clarify digital commodities as an open category, reshaping how blockchain-based tokens are classified and valued beyond a fixed list. 18 Crypto Assets Labeled Digital Commodities as Regulatory Shift Hits Markets Crypto assets classified as non-securities form a broader category rather than a fixed list…
