The cryptocurrency market is constantly evolving. Every day, new integrations, updates, and other important events take place that bring the industry to a new level. Today, we are going to look at the most relevant crypto news that has happened recently.
Ethereum Dencun Update Launched
On March 13, the long-awaited Ethereum Dencun update was released, which attracted the attention of the crypto industry. The majority of the crypto community hopes that this update will be an important step for layer-2 networks, as it will significantly reduce transaction fees and increase Ethereum’s scalability.
A post by the IntoTheBlock on X shows that, except for Ethereum, the other three networks will experience a decrease in the cost of gas after the update is launched.
According to the forecasts, the projected price of Ethereum gas may remain unchanged at $18.75, which will provide stability for users and developers of the blockchain network. However, it is expected that the impact on other L2 platforms will be significant, as the projected price of gas on them will decrease significantly.

Source: IntoTheBlock/X
The Dencun hard fork contains 9 different suggestions for improving the blockchain. One of the most famous is the one that contributed to the launch of Uniswap v4, the long-awaited update to the popular decentralized exchange platform.
In addition, EIP-4844 guarantees a significant improvement in Ethereum’s scalability by introducing blockchain transactions specifically designed for the layer 2 (L2) networks that benefit from it. And EIP-4788 focuses on strengthening the connection between Ethereum’s executive and consensus layers, which has the potential to improve network reliability and optimize the performance of staking pools.
The update is expected to not only increase the efficiency and scalability of the blockchain, but also lead to an increase in the price of ETH and other tokens associated with L2 projects. This could trigger a new wave of investment in the Ethereum ecosystem, further strengthening its position as the foundation of decentralized finance.
London Stock Exchange Accepts Applications For Bitcoin ETNs
On Monday, the London Stock Exchange (LSE) announced that it will start accepting applications for Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded notes (ETNs) in the second quarter of 2024. The exact launch date will be confirmed later.
The statement said that the exchange will accept applications in accordance with the newsletter.
“In order to mitigate the risk of delay in the admission timetable, the Exchange encourages early engagement from prospective issuers interested in admitting Crypto ETNs to trading on the Exchange,” the LSE added in the admission fact sheet.
In additional, the exchange noted that cryptocurrency ETNs will only be available to professional investors. They stated that the notes must be:
Non-leveraged and backed by Bitcoin or Ethereum;The underlying crypto assets must be at least 90% held in cold wallets or something similar;Held by a custodian that is subject to anti-money laundering laws in the UK, EU, Switzerland or the US.
Interestingly, this statement was made at a time when Bitcoin surpassed the $71,000 mark for the first time, rising by almost 70% this year amid massive investment in US exchange-traded funds.
WhiteBIT In Partnership With FC Barcelona Announced A New Educational Course
As part of its cooperation with FC Barcelona, WhiteBIT has announced the launch of a new educational program dedicated to blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies. The course is available on the Barça Innovation Hub platform, which is part of the football club’s ecosystem aimed at promoting modern technologies.
Apart from constantly introducing new training courses for their users, the company also frequently conducts various events and new listings. For example, they recently announced a new pair for trading perpetual futures $HOT-$PERP.
The goal of the course is to broaden the understanding of blockchain technologies and explore their practical application in life. The course explains in detail how sports and cryptocurrency intersect, as well as how it is being integrated into the industry.
The curriculum covers the following topics:
Digital asset classification, a detailed overview of Bitcoin and Ethereum;Tools for working with cryptocurrencies, including exchanges and wallets;Fundamentals of crypto trading;Integration of blockchain technologies into various industries on the example of the sports industry
Practical cases from WhiteBIT reinforce the theoretical content of the course. The first training session started on 10 March 2024. New applications will be accepted every month, and the recommended study time is 6 to 8 hours per week. Barça Innovation Hub and WhiteBIT are also working on a scholarship program for students, which they will announce in the near future.
Dubai Police Use Cardano Blockchain For Investigation
The Dubai Police Force has unveiled a project based on the Cardano blockchain to store and transfer criminal investigation data. The project demonstration demonstrated the secure exchange of forensic data with international security agencies, highlighting the technology’s effectiveness in secure data management.
According to GhostFund co-founder Chris Oh, the police’s choice to use Cardano highlights the potential of blockchain for secure and unbreakable data management.
He noted that “blockchain ensures that data will not be tampered with and can be tracked by various stakeholders.” For example, the technology could make it easier for international parties to securely share sensitive forensic data.
Omar Shands, a security expert, commented on the Dubai Police’s integration with Cardano, noting that blockchain is an extremely valuable tool that is becoming increasingly important in the security sector.
Solana’s Mempool In Jito Stops Operations
On Friday, the developer of the Solana client, Jito Labs, announced the decision to suspend mempool due to “negative externalities impacting users on Solana.”
A mempool is a place where transactions are stored between sending and receiving. The basic Solana framework does not have a mempool, but the Jito team implemented their own based on Jito’s Block Engine.
Thanks to this solution, traders on the network have the opportunity to configure bots so that they outperform other users’ trades and carry out “sandwich attacks”. A sandwich attack occurs when arbitrage bots trade against people whose transactions are in the mempool but have not yet been settled. Solana’s low commission made sandwiching too easy, and as a result, many users paid the price.
In a statement to CoinDesk, team representative Lucas Bruder said that Jito has been trying to minimize the negative impact of MEV for several months.
This included consulting with other protocols to detect trading bots and pricing mechanisms, but no suitable solution was found.
“Additionally, we attempted to engineer solutions to reject sandwich bundles, but our solutions became a cat-and-mouse game with MEV searchers,” the statement said. “Ultimately the Jito Labs team views negative MEV, including sandwich attacks, as a drag on the Solana ecosystem, and in the absence of an engineering solution we have made the difficult decision to suspend the mempool. We remain dedicated to providing an additional revenue stream for validators and stakers in addition to making Solana the best execution environment for all users.”
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In a surprising move, Crypto.com has sent shockwaves through the crypto community by delisting Terra LUNA, causing the token to tumble nearly 10% in value. The announcement, made by the popular exchange today, left investors on the edge of their seats, reflecting the uncertainty surrounding the decision.LUNA and its counterpart, LUNA Classic, both experienced a significant drop in value, leaving traders pondering their next move in the market. The 12% decrease in the 24-hour trading volume for both tokens only added to the sense of caution, indicating a noticeable retreat in market activity surrounding these assets.Responding swiftly to the unfolding situation, Crypto.com has implemented a series of decisive actions to safeguard its users and navigate the risks associated with the delisting. Among the key measures taken is the suspension of trading for not only LUNA but also MIR and ANC on both the Crypto.com app and exchange platforms.In a bid to further protect users, Crypto.com has halted new earn deposits and loans for LUNA, creating a shield against potential risks. While these actions may sound drastic, existing LUNA Earn deposits remain unaffected, providing a stable haven for current investors amidst the storm.The suspension extends beyond trading, impacting deposits and withdrawals for various tokens, including Terra native and Cronos CRC20 LUNA, Ethereum Mainnet ERC20 and Cronos CRC20 MIR, and LUNA and ANC Perps. This comprehensive approach comes in the wake of the LUNA blockchain's current inactivity, a result of a decision by its validators.To add another layer of caution, Crypto.com has put a halt to all dollar-cost averaging (DCA) trading bots for LUNA on its exchange. This move underscores the exchange's commitment to managing ongoing volatility responsibly and ensuring the safety of its users in these unpredictable times.While the crypto market is no stranger to twists and turns, the delisting of Terra LUNA by Crypto.com has undoubtedly stirred the pot. As investors brace for potential aftershocks, only time will tell how this bold move will impact the broader crypto landscape.$LUNA #NewsofCrypto #newsTrading

Domestic extremists who receive and send money via cryptocurrency are using major online exchange companies, and those platforms put almost no limits on the activities of hate groups or their sympathizers.That’s the key finding of a new report from the Anti-Defamation League’s Center on Extremism, provided exclusively to USA TODAY. The advocacy organization found users sent money to white supremacist and neo-Nazi groups including the Goyim Defense League, NSC-131 and the National Socialist Movement, and to online extremist propaganda outlets like Counter-Currents and Radio Albion, all using major cryptocurrency exchanges. The report focuses on only a small number of extremists and extremist groups, which the ADL said it could track because they had posted their cryptocurrency information publicly. But it raises larger questions about the extent to which extremists thrive on cryptocurrency without significant pushback. Those groups have been subject to “deplatforming” or constraints in other areas of online technology where they once flourished, such as social media platforms and payment apps. The ADL says cryptocurrency exchanges – which transfer funds that can then flow untracked into private bank accounts – merit similar scrutiny. The ADL tracked 15 extremist individuals and organizations that last year moved cryptocurrency into or out of 22 service providers, including mainstream companies like Binance and Coinbase, the report said. That represents a small sample of the hundreds of extremists and groups the ADL is monitoring.As of Dec. 1, 2023, only one of those service providers has an explicit policy banning the funding of hateful or extremist activity, the ADL report says. Though several other providers prohibit hateful or extremist postings on their sites, they don’t specifically prohibit extremists using their platforms to raise money for their activities, the ADL report concludes. Cryptocurrency experts say they are seeing an increase in transactions from known extremists.“Extremists, terrorists and criminals of all stripes seem to be turning increasingly to cryptocurrency exchanges for raising, transferring and disseminating funds,” said Eswar Prasad, a Cornell University professor and author of “The Future of Money.”It’s impossible to know what these extremists eventually spent this money on, just as it’s hard to tell how many fringe groups are reaping windfalls from cryptocurrencies. Cryptocurrency experts say they are seeing an increase in transactions from known extremists.“Extremists, terrorists and criminals of all stripes seem to be turning increasingly to cryptocurrency exchanges for raising, transferring and disseminating funds,” said Eswar Prasad, a Cornell University professor and author of “The Future of Money.”It’s impossible to know what these extremists eventually spent this money on, just as it’s hard to tell how many fringe groups are reaping windfalls from cryptocurrencies. As antisemitic incidents, hate crimes and other acts of hatred surge in the U.S, Jonathan Greenblatt, ADL’s CEO, says cryptocurrency’s laissez faire approach poses a significant danger. He called on exchanges to develop policies that counter the financing of hate and extremism and on regulators to provide guidance to the industry.As antisemitic incidents, hate crimes and other acts of hatred surge in the U.S, Jonathan Greenblatt, ADL’s CEO, says cryptocurrency’s laissez faire approach poses a significant danger. He called on exchanges to develop policies that counter the financing of hate and extremism and on regulators to provide guidance to the industry.“It is more important than ever to identify and disrupt the funding underpinning hateful actors and their bigotry,” Greenblatt told USA TODAY in a statement. “The surge in hate demands not just awareness but uncompromising action to dismantle the financial infrastructure that fuels extremist agendas.”Representatives of the Goyim Defense League and the National Socialist Movement did not respond to requests for comment for this story. Cryptocurrency emerged as a safe haven for white supremacists and other extremists after a crackdown by internet payment processors such as like Stripe and PayPal following the deadly white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, in August 2017. Far-right agitators have pushed back against “debanking” − turning off the financial spigot because of extremist speech or activities − and say it violates their free speech rights.Christopher Pohlhaus, who runs a Northeastern U.S. neo-Nazi group and has marched with NSC-131, told USA TODAY the ADL “would try to get us banned from a racquetball tournament.”#CryptoNazi #news #cryptonews #NewsofCrypto #newsTrading