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Ethereum News

Ethereum Foundation Mandate Shift Sparks Leadership Debate

March 17, 2026 — The Ethereum Foundation has unveiled a new strategic mandate that is generating intense discussion across the blockchain community about leadership direction and institutional engagement. The non-profit organization, which stewards development of the world’s second-largest blockchain, announced the shift in a blog post published on its official website earlier this week. New […]

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Bitcoin News

Bitcoin Nears $75K Amid Renewed Institutional Demand

March 17, 2026 — Bitcoin’s price rally toward $75,000 has reignited a core debate among market observers: what is truly driving capital into the cryptocurrency? The asset’s recent surge follows renewed institutional activity, including substantial corporate purchases and consistent inflows into spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Institutional Activity Fuels Rally Bitcoin traded near $74,500 this week, […]

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Bitcoin News

Abra Targets Nasdaq in $750M SPAC Merger Deal

March 17, 2026 — Digital asset wealth management platform Abra has signed a definitive agreement to go public through a merger with special purpose acquisition company New Providence Acquisition Corp. III. The deal values Abra at a pre-money equity valuation of $750 million, with the combined entity expected to trade on the Nasdaq under the […]

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Bitcoin News

Ethereum Node Proposal, USDC Surge, and Crypto Bill Deadline

March 16, 2026 — Three significant developments are shaping the cryptocurrency landscape today. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has proposed a technical update to simplify node operation, the market capitalization of the USDC stablecoin is approaching a record $80 billion, and a key U.S. crypto regulatory bill faces a narrowing legislative window. Buterin Proposes Unified Ethereum […]

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Bitcoin News

CLARITY Act May Centralize Crypto, Gnosis Warns

March 16, 2026 — Proposed U.S. cryptocurrency legislation risks consolidating control of digital asset markets with large, traditional financial institutions, according to a key blockchain executive. The warning highlights a central tension in the ongoing effort to regulate the sector. Intermediary Requirement Threatens Decentralization Dr. Friederike Ernst, co-founder of the Gnosis blockchain protocol, argues the […]

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Bitcoin News

Venus Protocol Loses $3.7M in Supply Cap Exploit

March 16, 2026 — Venus Protocol, a major decentralized finance (DeFi) lending platform, has been exploited for over $3.7 million in a sophisticated “supply cap” attack. The incident involved manipulating the platform’s borrowing limits for Thena (THE) tokens. The Attack Vector According to an announcement from Venus Protocol, suspicious activity was detected in the liquidity […]

Vitalik Buterin proposes simplified Ethereum node software to increase decentralization.
Bitcoin News

Buterin Proposes Simplified Ethereum Node Software

March 16, 2026 — Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has published a technical proposal to dramatically simplify the process of running a node on the Ethereum network. The update would merge two separate backend programs into a unified code structure, aiming to reduce technical barriers for ordinary users. Technical Complexity as a Barrier Currently, Ethereum node […]

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Bitcoin News

Bitcoin Tests $70K Support on Weekly Close

March 16, 2026 — Bitcoin (BTC) traded near the $70,000 threshold as markets approached a pivotal weekly close, with traders watching for a sustained hold above a key long-term trend line. Weekly Close Holds Market Focus Data from TradingView showed Bitcoin price action consolidating below $72,000 over the weekend. The asset was on track for […]

Forensic analysis uncovers draft document in Javier Milei Libra token investigation.
Bitcoin News

Forensic Analysis Uncovers $5M Draft Deal in Milei Libra Case

March 16, 2026 — A forensic analysis of a lobbyist’s phone has uncovered a draft document outlining a potential $5 million agreement connected to Argentine President Javier Milei’s promotion of the Libra cryptocurrency token, according to Argentine media reports citing judicial investigation materials. Draft Document Details Payment Structure The draft note was reportedly recovered from […]

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Bitcoin News

Ethereum Sells $10.2M ETH, USDC Nears $80B Record

March 16, 2026 — The cryptocurrency sector saw significant developments today involving major institutional transactions, political commentary, and stablecoin growth. The Ethereum Foundation completed a multimillion-dollar Ether sale, former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson made controversial remarks about Bitcoin, and the USDC stablecoin approached a historic market capitalization milestone. Ethereum Foundation Executes OTC Ether Sale […]