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DeFi Innovations: The Future of Liquidity and Cross-Chain Solutions

The latest Bullish Times YouTube session brought together key players in the DeFi space to discuss their recent developments and how they are shaping the future of decentralised finance. Featuring Pete from DragonSwap, Derek from Steer Protocol, and Emperor from Emperor’s Seal, the discussion covered innovations in DEXs, AI-driven liquidity provision, and on-chain aggregation with […]

Russia Uses Bitcoin & USDT for Oil Trade With China & India

Russian companies are increasingly turning to Bitcoin (BTC) and Tether (USDT) to facilitate trade with China and India, according to a March 14 Reuters report. The report, citing four sources with direct knowledge, revealed that Russian oil firms are conducting large-scale international transactions using crypto as a workaround to avoid sanctions and banking restrictions. One […]

India Arrests Garantex Co-Founder as U.S. Seeks Extradition

Indian police have arrested Aleksej Besciokov, co-founder of the Russian crypto exchange Garantex, after the European Union sanctioned the platform for facilitating money laundering. According to Indian state police officials, Besciokov—a Lithuanian national—was detained in Kerala under India’s extradition law. The arrest was carried out on March 11, following a warrant issued by the Patiala […]

Russian Hackers Crash X, Musk Traces IPs to Ukraine

A Russian-backed hacking group, Dark Storm, has claimed responsibility for the March 10 cyberattack on X (formerly Twitter), which temporarily disrupted access for thousands of users worldwide. Cybersecurity firm SpyoSecure reported that Dark Storm took credit for the distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack in a now-deleted Telegram post. “To anyone wondering why X (Twitter) was down, […]

El Salvador Defies IMF, Continues Bitcoin Purchases

El Salvador is continuing to accumulate Bitcoin, despite an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that was expected to curb its BTC acquisitions. On March 10, the country purchased an additional 6 BTC, bringing its total holdings to 6,111.18 BTC, valued at approximately $504 million at current market prices. This marks an increase from […]

Sam Bankman-Fried Sent to Solitary After Tucker Carlson Interview

Sam “SBF” Bankman-Fried, the disgraced founder of FTX, has reportedly been placed in solitary confinement at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) after participating in an unauthorized interview with Tucker Carlson. A spokesperson for the U.S. Bureau of Prisons confirmed to The New York Times on March 7 that the interview had not been approved by […]

Ripple Backs $50M Crypto Advocacy Group

Ripple Labs is stepping up its role in crypto advocacy by funding a newly established nonprofit dedicated to educating the public on the real-world impact of digital assets. On March 5, Ripple’s chief legal officer Stuart Alderoty announced on X that he would serve as president of the National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA) while retaining his […]

Upland Adjusts $SPARKLET Mechanics for Long-Term Stability

Over the past year, $SPARKLET has played a pivotal role in expanding Upland’s presence in the Web3 and blockchain gaming space. With its introduction on external exchanges, players have gained the ability to extract real-world value from their in-game assets, reinforcing the concept of a true digital economy. Now, Upland is taking the next step […]