Cryptocurrency sector funding increased 50% over the past year, but the market shows a structural shift toward fewer, larger investment rounds. According to Messari analyst Eric Turner, most major crypto venture capital firms have paused fundraising activity, with Dragonfly Capital being a notable exception. The trend reflects a maturing market where capital concentrates in bigger-ticket deals rather than distributed across numerous smaller investments.
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Chainlink attracts capital as competitors struggle – LINK’s surge above 9.17 USD dependent on.
Chainlink has experienced large capital inflows, recording 1.93 million USD on March 5 and 935.31 thousand USD the next day. This occurs as major cryptocurrencies see substantial outflows, showcasing LINK’s resilience.
LINK has formed an ascending triangle pattern indicating a possible upward momentum. However, momentum indicators suggest that bulls have yet to gain complete control, leaving the situation tentative as investors await a confirmation above 9.17 USD.
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Bitcoin correlation with tech stocks overstated, says NYDIG
NYDIG’s Greg Cipolaro argues that Bitcoin and tech stocks are not converging. Instead, both assets are reacting independently to broader macroeconomic conditions rather than moving in lockstep, according to Cointelegraph.
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Treasury proposes giving crypto platforms authority to freeze suspicious funds
The U.S. Treasury Department has proposed legislation that would grant cryptocurrency exchanges legal authority to temporarily freeze assets suspected of illicit activity while law enforcement secures warrants for investigation. The measure aims to provide platforms with explicit legal protection when taking action against suspicious transactions, potentially streamlining compliance procedures and reducing regulatory uncertainty for exchange operators.
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The Ethena team and B2C2 deposited significant amounts of ETH into exchanges
Within 10 hours, Ethena deposited 6,500 ETH (approximately 12.58 million USD) into Binance, while B2C2 added 3,050 ETH (about 5.89 million USD) to Coinbase. These activities indicate a notable presence in the current market.
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North Korea-linked hackers target crypto platforms and staking services
Hackers connected to North Korea targeted various crypto platforms, utilizing exploited React2Shell and AWS credentials to gain unauthorized access. They exfiltrated crucial resources, including Docker images and source code.
The cyber attack’s infrastructure was based in South Korea, revealing a moderate attribution level, although the origin of the compromised AWS credentials remains unclear.
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Tokenized real-world assets reach 25 billion USD – could 50 billion USD be the next milestone by 2030?
The tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs) has surged to 25 billion USD, reflecting a fourfold increase over the past year. Demand from institutions has propelled this growth, with U.S. Treasuries and commodities accounting for a significant share.
The number of RWA asset holders has risen by 4% to 663,000, indicating strong adoption across Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain, and Celo. This trend signals increasing acceptance of tokenized assets.
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Ethereum transaction fees fall 99% from 2021 peak to $0.016 average
Ethereum transaction costs have declined dramatically to an average of $0.016, representing a 99% decrease from their November 2021 peak, according to data from Token Terminal. The sharp reduction reflects improvements in network efficiency and scaling solutions implemented over the past two years. Lower transaction fees make the network more accessible for routine transfers and smaller transactions.