Polygon becomes a payments platform
Polygon Labs announced the $250 million acquisition of crypto payments company Coinme and wallet infrastructure provider Sequence.
The combined company will gain access to Coinme’s licensing network covering 48 U.S. states, as well as more than 50,000 retail kiosks and ATMs for cash-to-crypto exchanges across the United States.
“We are becoming a regulated payments platform, and our goal is to offer a fully vertically integrated stack that enables anyone to use stablecoins to move money anywhere,” said Polygon Labs CEO Marc Boiron.
The deal could position Polygon alongside payments giants such as Stripe. However, Boiron noted that the company is focused on partnering with established players as stablecoin adoption continues to grow.
Polygon Labs announced the $250 million acquisition of crypto payments company Coinme and wallet infrastructure provider Sequence.
The combined company will gain access to Coinme’s licensing network covering 48 U.S. states, as well as more than 50,000 retail kiosks and ATMs for cash-to-crypto exchanges across the United States.
“We are becoming a regulated payments platform, and our goal is to offer a fully vertically integrated stack that enables anyone to use stablecoins to move money anywhere,” said Polygon Labs CEO Marc Boiron.
The deal could position Polygon alongside payments giants such as Stripe. However, Boiron noted that the company is focused on partnering with established players as stablecoin adoption continues to grow.
DeFi Projects Are Leaving Discord Due to Scam Waves
DeFi teams are increasingly distancing themselves from Discord as scam activity becomes overwhelming. Even with strict moderation, scammers continue to reach users through direct messages, impersonation, and fake support.
Morpho has already switched its Discord server to read-only mode, redirecting users to alternative support channels. DeFiLlama is also gradually reducing its reliance on Discord, moving toward ticket systems, email, and live support instead.
The trend highlights a growing security issue: Discord is becoming harder to manage safely for large DeFi communities, pushing projects to seek more controlled and secure communication channels.
DeFi teams are increasingly distancing themselves from Discord as scam activity becomes overwhelming. Even with strict moderation, scammers continue to reach users through direct messages, impersonation, and fake support.
Morpho has already switched its Discord server to read-only mode, redirecting users to alternative support channels. DeFiLlama is also gradually reducing its reliance on Discord, moving toward ticket systems, email, and live support instead.
The trend highlights a growing security issue: Discord is becoming harder to manage safely for large DeFi communities, pushing projects to seek more controlled and secure communication channels.
ETH staking hits a new all-time high
The amount of staked ETH has reached a record level, now approaching 30% of the total circulating supply, according to data from Lido Finance.
This signals strong long-term confidence in Ethereum: more holders are choosing to lock up ETH for yield instead of keeping it liquid or selling. As staking grows, liquid supply on the market shrinks, which can reduce sell pressure — but also increases the network’s dependence on staking infrastructure.
The amount of staked ETH has reached a record level, now approaching 30% of the total circulating supply, according to data from Lido Finance.
This signals strong long-term confidence in Ethereum: more holders are choosing to lock up ETH for yield instead of keeping it liquid or selling. As staking grows, liquid supply on the market shrinks, which can reduce sell pressure — but also increases the network’s dependence on staking infrastructure.
Fed Meeting: No Surprises, Bitcoin Dips
Yesterday’s Federal Reserve meeting brought no surprises — the interest rate was left unchanged at 3.75%. 👀
Following the decision, Bitcoin slowly drifted lower overnight, slipping toward the $88,000 level.
Markets took the outcome calmly, with price action reflecting a typical “no news, no momentum” reaction after a predictable Fed decision.
Yesterday’s Federal Reserve meeting brought no surprises — the interest rate was left unchanged at 3.75%. 👀
Following the decision, Bitcoin slowly drifted lower overnight, slipping toward the $88,000 level.
Markets took the outcome calmly, with price action reflecting a typical “no news, no momentum” reaction after a predictable Fed decision.
Tether doubles down on gold
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino said the company is preparing to become one of the world’s largest “gold central banks” amid a potential weakening of the US dollar’s role in the global financial system.
Tether already owns around 140 tons of gold worth more than $23 billion, stored in a secure vault in Switzerland, and continues to build its reserves by purchasing up to 1–2 tons per week.
The next step is active gold trading: Tether plans to profit from arbitrage opportunities and compete with banking giants, strengthening the link between stablecoins, real-world assets, and the emerging financial architecture of a post-dollar world.
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino said the company is preparing to become one of the world’s largest “gold central banks” amid a potential weakening of the US dollar’s role in the global financial system.
Tether already owns around 140 tons of gold worth more than $23 billion, stored in a secure vault in Switzerland, and continues to build its reserves by purchasing up to 1–2 tons per week.
The next step is active gold trading: Tether plans to profit from arbitrage opportunities and compete with banking giants, strengthening the link between stablecoins, real-world assets, and the emerging financial architecture of a post-dollar world.
BitMine faces losses after Ethereum decline
BitMine reported unrealized losses of more than $6 billion on its ETH holdings.
The drop in Ethereum’s price to around $2,400 reduced the value of the company’s portfolio to $9.6 billion, down from nearly $14 billion in October.
Chairman Tom Lee said that the start of 2026 could be challenging.
BitMine reported unrealized losses of more than $6 billion on its ETH holdings.
The drop in Ethereum’s price to around $2,400 reduced the value of the company’s portfolio to $9.6 billion, down from nearly $14 billion in October.
Chairman Tom Lee said that the start of 2026 could be challenging.
Has Satoshi Nakamoto Awakened?
Two days ago, an unknown wallet sent 2.56 BTC (~$180,000) to an address associated with Bitcoin’s creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. Historically, transfers to this wallet were usually symbolic — rarely exceeding $50.
What makes this notable is the scale of Satoshi’s holdings: at current prices, they’re estimated at around $75 billion. Against that backdrop, $180k is essentially pocket change.
The transfer has reignited speculation across the crypto community. Is this just another random donation, or could it hint at something more deliberate?
Is Satoshi quietly consolidating dust from multiple wallets — or just reminding the market that he’s still watching?
Two days ago, an unknown wallet sent 2.56 BTC (~$180,000) to an address associated with Bitcoin’s creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. Historically, transfers to this wallet were usually symbolic — rarely exceeding $50.
What makes this notable is the scale of Satoshi’s holdings: at current prices, they’re estimated at around $75 billion. Against that backdrop, $180k is essentially pocket change.
The transfer has reignited speculation across the crypto community. Is this just another random donation, or could it hint at something more deliberate?
Is Satoshi quietly consolidating dust from multiple wallets — or just reminding the market that he’s still watching?
SharpLink Makes $1M per Week on Ethereum Staking
SharpLink is earning around $1 million per week from Ethereum staking, proving that yield strategies can shine even in tough market conditions.
Over the past 7 days, the company added 552 ETH to its treasury as staking rewards. Since launching the program on June 2, 2025, total rewards have already reached 13,113 ETH.
While prices may be under pressure, consistent staking income helps smooth out volatility. Turns out, a bear market feels a lot less painful when you prepared for it in advance.
SharpLink is earning around $1 million per week from Ethereum staking, proving that yield strategies can shine even in tough market conditions.
Over the past 7 days, the company added 552 ETH to its treasury as staking rewards. Since launching the program on June 2, 2025, total rewards have already reached 13,113 ETH.
While prices may be under pressure, consistent staking income helps smooth out volatility. Turns out, a bear market feels a lot less painful when you prepared for it in advance.
BubbleSwap AI Agent on the Shido Network is an all-in-one DeFi assistant that leverages conversational AI to streamline blockchain operations and analytics.
With a single command prompt, users can instruct BubbleAI to execute tasks on their behalf, making DeFi faster, simpler, and more intuitive.
By combining artificial intelligence with Shido’s high-performance Layer 1 infrastructure, BubbleAI makes decentralized finance more accessible to everyone.
🌉 Try it now: app.bubbleswap.io/ai
With a single command prompt, users can instruct BubbleAI to execute tasks on their behalf, making DeFi faster, simpler, and more intuitive.
By combining artificial intelligence with Shido’s high-performance Layer 1 infrastructure, BubbleAI makes decentralized finance more accessible to everyone.
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Missed the $ZEC or $XMR run? $CCD is the next privacy play 💸
one of the most undervalued gems of the cycle. comparable infrastructure projects sit at $2B-$5B MC. $CCD is at $160M. the setup is clean.
🧠 Hilbert Group (NASDAQ-listed) did an OTC deal and is now market buying $CCD for the next 6 months. sustained institutional buy pressure on a low cap. you do the math.
🔥 what's live right now:
Uphold, KuCoin, MEXC, Gate and Kraken all listed
Ledger and Bitcoin.com integrations live, Verify & Pay reaching tens of millions of users
Coinbase x402 integration live, making $CCD one of the first chains running internet-native PayFi
Charles Hoskinson has publicly talked about it
Coinbase and Binance could be next
💡 This isn't just a privacy coin. it's PayFi infrastructure, Concordium is the first L1 to bring ZK proofs + identity verification + payments in one flow. The utility is actually there: prove your age, pay, get access. one click. privately. gaming, gambling, AI agents, e-commerce, the potential is insane.
risk/reward at $160M MC with this catalyst stack is hard to ignore. don't be the one posting "wish I bought at $160M MC" in 6 months 💎
DYOR. But this is the one not to miss.
👇 Check them out: https://tinyurl.com/CCDToken
💬 TG: https://t.me/ConcordiumNews
one of the most undervalued gems of the cycle. comparable infrastructure projects sit at $2B-$5B MC. $CCD is at $160M. the setup is clean.
🧠 Hilbert Group (NASDAQ-listed) did an OTC deal and is now market buying $CCD for the next 6 months. sustained institutional buy pressure on a low cap. you do the math.
🔥 what's live right now:
Uphold, KuCoin, MEXC, Gate and Kraken all listed
Ledger and Bitcoin.com integrations live, Verify & Pay reaching tens of millions of users
Coinbase x402 integration live, making $CCD one of the first chains running internet-native PayFi
Charles Hoskinson has publicly talked about it
Coinbase and Binance could be next
💡 This isn't just a privacy coin. it's PayFi infrastructure, Concordium is the first L1 to bring ZK proofs + identity verification + payments in one flow. The utility is actually there: prove your age, pay, get access. one click. privately. gaming, gambling, AI agents, e-commerce, the potential is insane.
risk/reward at $160M MC with this catalyst stack is hard to ignore. don't be the one posting "wish I bought at $160M MC" in 6 months 💎
DYOR. But this is the one not to miss.
👇 Check them out: https://tinyurl.com/CCDToken
💬 TG: https://t.me/ConcordiumNews
Armstrong: Crypto-friendly countries will grow the fastest
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said that countries actively embracing cryptocurrency and establishing clear regulation are likely to see the strongest economic growth over the next 10 years.
In his view, openness to digital assets will attract capital, innovation, and talent — becoming a competitive advantage on a global scale.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said that countries actively embracing cryptocurrency and establishing clear regulation are likely to see the strongest economic growth over the next 10 years.
In his view, openness to digital assets will attract capital, innovation, and talent — becoming a competitive advantage on a global scale.
Buterin: Hegota will change transaction logic in Ethereum
Vitalik Buterin said account abstraction will become part of Ethereum with the Hegota upgrade within a year.
The change centers on EIP-8141, a proposal that will embed smart accounts into the base layer instead of relying on external solutions like ERC-4337.
The new model will allow gas payments in different tokens, bundle multiple actions into a single transaction and simplify wallets and DeFi interactions.
Vitalik Buterin said account abstraction will become part of Ethereum with the Hegota upgrade within a year.
The change centers on EIP-8141, a proposal that will embed smart accounts into the base layer instead of relying on external solutions like ERC-4337.
The new model will allow gas payments in different tokens, bundle multiple actions into a single transaction and simplify wallets and DeFi interactions.
📊 USDC activity on Ethereum hits a record
Usage of the stablecoin USD Coin on the Ethereum network has reached a new all-time high.
Monthly transaction volume surged 250% year-over-year, exceeding $1.7 trillion in February 2026.
The spike highlights the growing role of stablecoins in crypto payments, DeFi activity, and on-chain settlements, with USDC continuing to be one of the most actively used digital dollars on Ethereum.
Usage of the stablecoin USD Coin on the Ethereum network has reached a new all-time high.
Monthly transaction volume surged 250% year-over-year, exceeding $1.7 trillion in February 2026.
The spike highlights the growing role of stablecoins in crypto payments, DeFi activity, and on-chain settlements, with USDC continuing to be one of the most actively used digital dollars on Ethereum.
Great news incoming! 🥳
📈 $Pi will be listed on Kraken exchange on March 13th.
⚡️ Kraken is a top #7 global exchange with $1B in daily trading volume.
✖️ Check the official announcement here:
https://x.com/i/status/2031945185685618881
📈 $Pi will be listed on Kraken exchange on March 13th.
⚡️ Kraken is a top #7 global exchange with $1B in daily trading volume.
✖️ Check the official announcement here:
https://x.com/i/status/2031945185685618881
Ethereum Foundation sells another 5,000 ETH
The Ethereum Foundation has sold another 5,000 ETH. The tokens were sold over-the-counter to reduce pressure on exchange prices. The buyer was Bitmine, which purchased the ETH at an average price of around $2,043.
The foundation plans to use the more than $10 million raised from the deal to fund its core operations, including research, development and community grants.
Over the past three months, the Ethereum Foundation has sold around 21,000 ETH worth at least $60 million. Separately, Vitalik Buterin sold 17,196 ETH worth about $35 million to finance open-source projects.
The Ethereum Foundation has sold another 5,000 ETH. The tokens were sold over-the-counter to reduce pressure on exchange prices. The buyer was Bitmine, which purchased the ETH at an average price of around $2,043.
The foundation plans to use the more than $10 million raised from the deal to fund its core operations, including research, development and community grants.
Over the past three months, the Ethereum Foundation has sold around 21,000 ETH worth at least $60 million. Separately, Vitalik Buterin sold 17,196 ETH worth about $35 million to finance open-source projects.
Gold turns into an “altcoin”?
Gold has dropped to around $4,100, down ~26% from its ATH, showing unexpected volatility for a traditionally “safe haven” asset.
Such a sharp correction challenges the narrative of gold as a stable store of value.
At the same time, this move comes amid shifting macro conditions and capital rotation, where investors may be reallocating into higher-yield or more liquid markets.
Takeaway: even classic defensive assets like Gold are no longer immune to sharp drawdowns, blurring the line between traditional and crypto market dynamics.
Gold has dropped to around $4,100, down ~26% from its ATH, showing unexpected volatility for a traditionally “safe haven” asset.
Such a sharp correction challenges the narrative of gold as a stable store of value.
At the same time, this move comes amid shifting macro conditions and capital rotation, where investors may be reallocating into higher-yield or more liquid markets.
Takeaway: even classic defensive assets like Gold are no longer immune to sharp drawdowns, blurring the line between traditional and crypto market dynamics.
Circle proposes easing barriers for the crypto industry in the EU
Circle has urged the European Commission to lower barriers for institutional participation in crypto-asset activities.
The statement came in response to the Market Integration Package — an EU initiative aimed at strengthening capital markets across Europe.
The company also presented a number of recommendations on the MIP that, in its view, could improve crypto sector regulation.
Circle has urged the European Commission to lower barriers for institutional participation in crypto-asset activities.
The statement came in response to the Market Integration Package — an EU initiative aimed at strengthening capital markets across Europe.
The company also presented a number of recommendations on the MIP that, in its view, could improve crypto sector regulation.
Polymarket asked to ban certain sports bets
The National Football League (NFL) has sent letters to Kalshi, Polymarket, and other prediction market platforms.
The league has demanded restrictions on trades related to football events that can be easily manipulated.
These include bets on announcers’ statements, player signings, coach firings, and events related to injuries on the field.
The National Football League (NFL) has sent letters to Kalshi, Polymarket, and other prediction market platforms.
The league has demanded restrictions on trades related to football events that can be easily manipulated.
These include bets on announcers’ statements, player signings, coach firings, and events related to injuries on the field.
Bitcoin rose above $69,000 on Trump statements
Bitcoin climbed to $69,200.70 following reports of U.S.-Iran talks on a possible 45-day ceasefire.
Ethereum also rose to $2,131.02, while the 24-hour change stood at +3.2% for BTC and +3.8% for ETH.
The Fear and Greed Index remains at 13, which corresponds to the extreme fear zone.
The market rally is linked to Donald Trump statements and expectations surrounding a White House press conference on the situation around Iran.
Bitcoin climbed to $69,200.70 following reports of U.S.-Iran talks on a possible 45-day ceasefire.
Ethereum also rose to $2,131.02, while the 24-hour change stood at +3.2% for BTC and +3.8% for ETH.
The Fear and Greed Index remains at 13, which corresponds to the extreme fear zone.
The market rally is linked to Donald Trump statements and expectations surrounding a White House press conference on the situation around Iran.