Crypto market data provider Messari estimates that decentralized physical infrastructure networks could have a market value of $3.5 trillion by 2028.

https://www.coindesk.com/business/2024/03/27/layer-1-blockchain-peaq-raises-15m-to-expand-its-depin-ecosystem/

A San Diego federal court judge has merited a class action by FTX users against the defunct Silvergate Bank for its role in aiding fraud against them before the exchange collapsed.

https://invezz.com/news/2024/03/22/us-judge-rules-in-favour-of-ftx-users-against-defunct-silvergate-bank/?utm_source=snapi

It's difficult to imagine the day when a new challenger emerges to topple entrenched social media giants like Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok from their perch.

https://cryptodaily.co.uk/2024/03/social-media-giants-had-better-watch-out-web3-platforms-have-strong-appeal

Core Foundation announced a $5 million Innovation Fund to advance India's decentralized application ecosystem on Core Chain, the Bitcoin-secured and EVM-compatible blockchain. This fund aims to empower Web3 communities, enhance education, and provide vital support to founders and builders throughout India.

https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2024/03/222486-core-foundation-announces-new-fund-to-support-indias-dapp-ecosystem-via-bitcoin-secured-blockchain/

As the results from Super Tuesday races across the US trickle in, some of the financial contributions from several crypto-focused political action committees appear to have paid off.

https://blockworks.co/news/crypto-super-pacs-election-primaries

In a recent address to lawmakers, Rostin Behnam, the Chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), emphasized the critical need for legislative action to regulate the burgeoning cryptocurrency market. As digital assets like Bitcoin experience significant value increases, Behnam advocates for the passage of the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act,

https://coingape.com/cftc-chair-urges-congress-to-pass-crypto-regulation-legislation/

The regulator faces a growing number of calls from the U.S. House and state attorneys general to back off the crypto industry.

https://decrypt.co/219828/sec-faces-mounting-pressure-from-lawmakers-to-back-off-crypto-industry

In a recent development in crypto-related legal proceedings, the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit has upheld the conviction of Randall Crater, the founder of My Big Coin, a cryptocurrency project. Crater was found guilty of multiple charges, including wire fraud, unlawful monetary transactions, and operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business.

https://www.cryptopolitan.com/fraud-conviction-of-crypto-founder-randall/

BitForex faces concerning timing with recent leadership change as CEO Jason Luo stepped down in January.

https://cryptopotato.com/this-crypto-exchange-went-dark-after-56-5m-outflow/

In the digital age, where innovation converges with regulation, Reddit emerges as a prominent player in the cryptocurrency arena. As the platform prepares for its highly anticipated public debut, its recent IPO filing unveils intriguing insights into its stance on cryptocurrency regulation, its strategic investments in digital assets, and the complexities of navigating the ever-evolving landscape of decentralized finance.

https://thecurrencyanalytics.com/events/reddits-crypto-journey-insights-from-its-ipo-filing-99045

The launch of Ping Exchange signals a potential new stage in digital assets trading. The hybrid platform merges robust security protocols with user-focused asset control, setting a high bar for how exchanges should safeguard user assets.

https://cryptoslate.com/ping-exchanges-hybrid-cold-storage-redefines-standards-for-crypto-exchange-custody/

In an unprecedented surge, crypto funds around the globe registered record inflows totaling $2.45 billion last week, marking a significant uptick in investor interest. This influx has propelled the total assets under management (AUM) back to levels not seen since December 2021, signaling a strong resurgence in the crypto investment space. Record $2.

https://news.bitcoin.com/crypto-funds-see-record-2-45-billion-global-inflows-in-a-single-week-coinshares/

A brand new altcoin surged by more than 96% over the last three days after its mainnet went live earlier this week.

https://dailyhodl.com/2024/02/09/new-modular-blockchain-altcoin-surges-more-than-96-in-two-days-after-mainnet-launch/

Following the launch of Frames, Farcaster, the protocol behind the much-talked-about social network Warpcast, has gained significant attention in the crypto sphere.

https://blockworks.co/news/farcaster-blockchain-onboarding

New data from market intelligence platform Chainalysis reveals that ransomware attacks resurfaced in 2023, extorting over $1 billion from investors throughout the year. In a new blog post, Chainalysis says that 2023 saw a rise in the number of ransomware attacks across the board – and the firm believes it'll only increase.

https://dailyhodl.com/2024/02/07/ransomware-makes-comeback-with-over-1000000000-extorted-in-2023-according-to-chainalysis/