Author: John Smith

VeryAI raised $10M led by Polychain to build palm‑print biometrics and cryptographic ID infra that helps exchanges, airdrops, and DAOs filter bots, deepfakes, and Sybil attacks at scale. Summary Polychain led the 10M dollar round, joined by the Berggruen Institute, Anagram, and Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko, signaling strong crypto‑native and policy backing. VeryAI positions itself as “identity verification infrastructure,” using palm‑print biometrics plus cryptographic ID so apps can gate real users without storing raw biometric data. The stack targets exchanges, airdrops, social apps, and on‑chain governance, aiming to power Sybil‑resistant voting, fair token drops, and anti‑fraud controls in DeFi and…

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is signaling support for streamlined “minimum effective dose” disclosure rules and tightly scoped equity‑tokenization pilots via an innovation exemption, according to new remarks from Chair Paul S. Atkins. Summary Atkins calls for materiality‑focused, scaled disclosure and extending the JOBS Act “IPO on‑ramp” so smaller issuers face lighter reporting as they enter public markets. He attacks “comply or explain” governance mandates as “shaming regulation,” arguing board structures and ESG metrics should be set by shareholders, not backdoor pressure. On tokenization, he backs an “innovation exemption” that would cap volumes and scope but allow limited…

Ethereum’s price has risen for four consecutive days and is now hovering around the crucial support level of $2,000, as BlackRock launches its first staking ETF today, March 12. Summary BlackRock will launch ETHB today, its first staking Ethereum ETF. ETHB will have an expense ratio of 0.25%, making it a better option than ETHA. Ethereum has formed a bearish flag pattern, pointing to a retreat. Ethereum (ETH), the second-biggest cryptocurrency, trades at $2,056, inside a range it has remained in in the past 30 days. This price is nearly 60% below its all-time high. A major catalyst for ETH…

The Ethereum price is showing signs of stabilization as large investors accumulate significant amounts of ETH from major cryptocurrency exchanges. Summary Whale wallets withdrew over 74,000 ETH ($155M) from Binance and Kraken. Ethereum price is consolidating near $2,050 after February’s sharp correction. A breakout above $2,200 resistance could signal the next bullish move for ETH. According to blockchain analytics shared by Lookonchain, a newly created wallet withdrew 11,629 Ethereum (ETH) worth about $23.7 million from Binance over the past two days. In a separate transaction, another whale wallet identified as 0x8E34 removed 63,324 ETH valued at roughly $131.2 million from…

Shares of Japanese investment firm Metaplanet Inc declined Thursday despite the company unveiling a major expansion of its digital asset strategy, including a ¥4 billion venture initiative focused on the Bitcoin ecosystem. Summary Metaplanet Inc shares fell about 4.6% despite announcing two new crypto-focused subsidiaries. The company will invest ¥4 billion through Metaplanet Ventures to support the Bitcoin ecosystem in Japan. Its first venture investment includes up to ¥400 million in JPYC, Japan’s licensed yen stablecoin project. The company’s stock closed around ¥352, down roughly 4.6% on the day, according to market data, even as management outlined plans to deepen…

The Pi Network community is buzzing with anticipation as the major cryptocurrency exchange Kraken officially announced it will list Pi coin for trading starting tomorrow, March 13. Summary Kraken will list Pi Network’s PI token on March 13, triggering bullish sentiment across the crypto market. The listing comes a day before Pi Day, when the project typically announces major ecosystem updates. PI is trading near $0.2347 with strong momentum indicators, though analysts warn a short-term “sell the news” pullback remains possible after the listing. This strategic timing puts the listing exactly one day before Pi Day (March 14), the project’s…

Bitcoin price risks a drop back to the $65,000 zone as bearish macroeconomic forces continue to impact investor risk sentiment. Summary Bitcoin price failed to hold the $70,000 support on Thursday. Investor demand for risk assets dropped amid surging oil prices and rising U.S. Treasury yields. The latest U.S. CPI print came in line with market expectations, which can force the Fed to keep interest rates elevated for a longer period. According to data from crypto.news, Bitcoin (BTC) price fell 4.8% over the past 7 days, dropping below the $70,000 support level. Trading at $69,385 at the time of writing,…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Viktor Juskin, Co-Founder of LegalBison, explains how crypto founders must navigate the complex 2026 regulatory landscape, from MiCA and DORA compliance to DAO liability and jurisdictional strategies across the EU, U.S., and UAE. Viktor Juskin is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of LegalBison, a global boutique legal and business services firm and licensed Corporate Service Provider specializing in corporate structuring for FinTech and digital asset projects. LegalBison operates across 50+ jurisdictions with offices in Poland, Estonia, Bahrain, Costa Rica, Panama, and…

Solana price approaches $90 resistance with Fibonacci and value area confluence. Failure to reclaim this level could trigger a rotation toward $70 support. Summary Key Resistance: Solana testing $90 range-high with 0.618 Fibonacci confluence. Bull Trap Risk: Rejection could trigger liquidity sweep below $81. Downside Target: Range rotation may extend toward $70 value area low and $67 swing support. Solana (SOL) price is approaching a critical technical inflection point as price rallies toward the $90 resistance level, an area where multiple technical indicators converge. After recovering from recent lows, the asset is now testing the upper boundary of its trading range, raising questions about whether the rally…

Strive has raised the dividend on its SATA preferred stock to 12.75% while tying more of its balance sheet to Bitcoin and high‑yield preferred equity bets. Summary Strive lifts the SATA preferred coupon to 12.75% with a 1.0625 dollar dividend due April 15 for holders of record on April 1. The firm now holds about 13,311 bitcoin and is allocating 50 million dollars into Strategy’s STRC preferreds to amplify yield over common equity. Investors in SATA are effectively underwriting Strive’s core business plus a leveraged macro bet on Bitcoin and risk assets in a high‑rate, high‑volatility regime. Strive (NASDAQ: ASST)…