Romance Scammers Target XRP Las Vegas Attendees: Report

The Lido DAO is considering a buyback proposal to address the plummeting price of its token, LDO, which hit an all-time low of $0.27. Despite being the second-largest protocol on Ethereum with significant user deposits and revenue, LDO's value remains a concern for investors.

Standard Chartered has observed a doubling in stablecoin velocity over the past two years, prompting a reevaluation of its market forecast. Geoff Kendrick, the bank's global head of digital assets research, notes that higher velocity may impact the need for coins in transactions. Despite this, Kendrick maintains the bank's $2 trillion market cap forecast for stablecoins by 2028.

Charles Hoskinson warns that the proposed U.S. crypto legislation may take over a decade to implement, potentially disadvantaging new entrants while benefiting established cryptocurrencies. He criticizes the current regulatory environment, stating that new projects are treated as securities by default, hindering their growth.

Benchmark analysts initiated coverage of Cantor Equity Partners II, giving a "Buy" rating due to its upcoming merger with Securitize. Securitize is seen as a key player in tokenization, with a projected $16 price target based on future revenue streams and partnerships.

Nakamoto Holdings sold $20 million worth of Bitcoin to enhance its financial position, resulting in a stock drop Tuesday to an all-time low price. Despite losses, the firm maintains a Bitcoin treasury of 5,342 BTC valued at $359 million.

XRP influencers hyped a non-existent partnership between American Express (AmEx) and XRP, despite AmEx's recent NFL sponsorship having no connection to Ripple or its blockchain. This false narrative has been recycled for years, with influencers misleading followers with outdated information and false promises.

Peken Global Limited, the operator of KuCoin, has been permanently barred from allowing U.S. participants access to its platform unless it registers as a foreign board of trade. The settlement includes a $500,000 civil penalty and follows a lawsuit by the CFTC for operating an unlicensed digital asset derivatives exchange.

Bitcoin is approaching a record of six consecutive monthly losses, with a 1% rally needed to close above the starting level for the month. The downtrend has seen declines in October, November, December, January, February, and March, with historical precedents for potential recovery.

Chainalysis is integrating artificial intelligence agents into its platform to simplify blockchain investigations for both law enforcement and traditional finance professionals. The new tool will enable users to create custom AI agents for tailored investigations, drawing from a vast database of past investigations.

Base, a layer-2 network by Coinbase, is focusing on expanding markets, payments, and developer ecosystem by the end of 2026. It aims to support tokenized assets, stablecoin payments, and AI-driven applications, signaling differentiation from Ethereum's scaling strategy.