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In brief Bitcoin treasury firm Nakamoto (NAKA) sold around $20 million in BTC. The firm still holds 5,342 Bitcoin, but is down an estimated $275 million on those holdings given its average weighted purchase price above $118,000. Shares in the firm reached a new all-time low on Tuesday, do

Margex has integrated Sui, Monero, Zcash, Tether Gold, and Paxos Gold as new collateral options, enhancing its multi-collateral framework. This allows for improved capital efficiency and diversified trading strategies, alongside launching new trading pairs, solidifying its position as a versatile crypto platform.

Mercado Libre is discontinuing its cryptocurrency, Mercado Coin, effective April 17, after nearly four years of operation. Users can choose to sell, spend, or convert their tokens. The decision comes amid tech firms reevaluating branded digital assets, though Mercado Libre maintains crypto features and holds substantial bitcoin.

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The Ethereum Foundation staked an additional 22,517 ETH – valued at approximately $46.2 million at the time of execution – bringing its cumulative staked position to 24,623 ETH, or roughly $50 million, according to on-chain data from Arkham Intelligence. The deposits were made in 11 uniform

Playnance is enhancing its on-chain ecosystem by integrating live sports and esports through SOFTSWISS' technology, allowing users to engage with 2.5 million events annually. This user-friendly approach aims to simplify blockchain interactions, promote participation, and position Playnance in the growing sports betting market.

Backtesting plays a key role among the most resilient techniques among traders to assess the performance of a trading strategy, especially in the volatile crypto market. Many traders think they have solid ideas concerning market movements; however, they remain unproven until their testing in line

Chainalysis is integrating AI agents into its blockchain analytics platform, simplifying crypto investigations for non-technical users. This innovation aims to lower entry barriers for law enforcement and finance professionals to understand digital asset movements.

CoinDesk Indices reports that the CoinDesk 20 Index is at 1911.41, up 0.1%. Thirteen of the 20 assets rose, with NEAR and BCH leading, while HBAR and XLM lagged. The index reflects global trading across various platforms.

Bitcoin is nearing a record of six consecutive monthly losses, with declines in October, November, and December. While current support levels are holding, macroeconomic factors and ongoing conflicts pose risks to recovery.