In a significant strategic reversal, major U.S. cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is officially returning to the Indian market after a more than two-year absence. The company has reopened app registrations and announced plans to introduce local fiat on-ramps by 2026, signaling a renewed and calculated commitment to one of the world’s largest potential digital asset markets. This comeback follows a troubled debut and subsequent exit in 2023, marking a pivotal chapter in Coinbase’s Asia-Pacific expansion strategy.
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0 in Finance and 0 in Crypto last weekKalshi Hits $11B Valuation After $1B Series E Led by Paradigm
Prediction market platform Kalshi has doubled its valuation to $11 billion after closing a massive $1 billion Series E funding round. The round was led by crypto-focused venture firm Paradigm, with participation from Sequoia, Andreessen Horowitz, and ARK Invest. The funding follows Kalshi’s record monthly trading volumes in November, signaling strong growth in the prediction market sector.
about Kalshi Hits $11B Valuation After $1B Series E Led by ParadigmX Launches Premium Username Marketplace with Million-Dollar Handles
Social media platform X is launching an exclusive Handles Marketplace that could see rare usernames sell for up to seven figures, creating a new frontier in digital asset valuation. Available only to Premium subscribers, this innovative marketplace allows users to bid on inactive handles, potentially reshaping how digital identity and online branding are valued in the modern economy.
about X Launches Premium Username Marketplace with Million-Dollar HandlesApple iPhone 17 Launch Tests Market Amid Stock Decline
Apple’s new iPhone 17 launches today as the company’s stock underperforms the broader market, declining 5% year-to-date compared to the S&P 500’s 12% gain. The release faces significant challenges from AI competition, questionable hardware upgrades, and intense pressure in China—the world’s largest smartphone market. Consumer response will test whether hardware improvements alone can drive sales without Apple’s promised AI features, potentially forcing the company to fight from behind for the first time in its 18-year smartphone dominance.
about Apple iPhone 17 Launch Tests Market Amid Stock DeclineCoinbase Data Breach Risks Lives, Says TechCrunch Founder
TechCrunch founder Michael Arrington has raised alarms over Coinbase’s recent data breach, claiming it “will lead to people dying” due to exposed personal information like home addresses and account balances. The breach coincides with a surge in kidnap attempts targeting high-net-worth crypto holders, including Ledger co-founder David Balland and streamer Amouranth. Arrington blames weak KYC regulations and corporate negligence, urging prison time for executives who fail to protect user data. Coinbase refused a $20M ransom demand and instead offered a reward for the attackers’ arrest. Former Coinbase CTO Balaji Srinivasan countered that KYC mandates are imposed by regulators, not companies. The U.S. Justice Department is investigating the breach as crypto-related crimes escalate.
about Coinbase Data Breach Risks Lives, Says TechCrunch FounderMarket Reactions to Cryptocurrency Regulation Insights and AI Trading Developments
On March 5, 2025, crypto analyst Pentoshi’s tweet about Bitcoin’s potential regulatory approval led to a 0.5% price increase, reaching $64,230, while Cardano (ADA) and Ripple (XRP) saw declines. Bitcoin’s trading volume surged by 10%, reflecting heightened interest, as active addresses rose by 3%. In contrast, ADA and XRP volumes fell, indicating investor concerns over their regulatory futures. Technical indicators for Bitcoin suggested potential upward movement, while AI-related tokens also experienced increased trading volumes, highlighting emerging trends in the market.
about Market Reactions to Cryptocurrency Regulation Insights and AI Trading DevelopmentsEthereum ETF Flows and AI Developments Impacting Market Dynamics
On March 4, 2025, Ethereum ETFs experienced varied net flows, totaling $14.6 million, with FETH gaining $21.7 million and ETHA losing $26.3 million. This shift coincided with price movements, as ETHA dropped 2.3% while FETH rose 1.7%, indicating a reallocation of investor interest.Additionally, a breakthrough in AI algorithms on March 3 led to a 5% increase in AI-related tokens, positively impacting Ethereum’s price, which rose by 1.2%. The trading volumes for both AGIX and ETH also saw significant increases, reflecting heightened market activity.
about Ethereum ETF Flows and AI Developments Impacting Market DynamicsVitalik Buterin Advocates for Improved Wallet Security to Prevent Crypto Losses
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has called for improved wallet security to prevent irreversible crypto losses, emphasizing that many users lose access to their funds due to human error rather than theft. He advocates for social recovery wallets, which utilize a multi-signature system allowing designated guardians to help users regain access if they lose their keys. This approach aims to enhance security while balancing decentralization, addressing the significant risks associated with self-custody.
about Vitalik Buterin Advocates for Improved Wallet Security to Prevent Crypto LossesVitalik Buterin Proposes Unified Roadmap for Ethereum’s L1 and L2 Ecosystem
Vitalik Buterin has proposed a unified roadmap to enhance Ethereum’s L1 and L2 scaling, focusing on data throughput and security. He emphasized the need for standardized address formats and faster transaction finality to improve cross-chain interoperability, while advocating for ETH as the primary asset in the ecosystem. Buterin called for collaboration among developers, wallet providers, and the Ethereum Foundation to ensure a cohesive user experience and support for decentralized applications.
about Vitalik Buterin Proposes Unified Roadmap for Ethereum's L1 and L2 EcosystemVitalik Buterin Supports Aya Miyaguchi Amid Community Criticism of Ethereum Foundation
Vitalik Buterin has come to the defense of Aya Miyaguchi, the leader of the Ethereum Foundation, following a backlash from the community. He expressed his frustration over the attacks and asserted that he is the one responsible for deciding the new leadership team for the foundation.
about Vitalik Buterin Supports Aya Miyaguchi Amid Community Criticism of Ethereum FoundationMoemate Launches $MATES Token to Empower AI Agent Development for All Users
Moemate is set to launch its $MATES token on January 14, 2025, following the platform’s rapid growth to over 6 million users since its inception in October 2023. Designed for both technical and non-technical users, Moemate enables the creation of advanced AI agents for entertainment, media, and productivity, boasting over 500,000 community-created agents. The platform’s new “Agent Dojo” incubator aims to expand the capabilities of these agents through partnerships, further revolutionizing the AI agent ecosystem.
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