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March 05, 2025

This Week in Crypto

At a time when the Fear and Greed index is at 25 (Fear) our latest episode of🎙️Crypto Curious couldn’t come at a better time! This week we have guest host “Roy”, otherwise known in crypto circles as ‘Zeneca’ on the mic with Blake & Tracey to bring you a crazy crypto market rap sheet you couldn’t make up if you tried!

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Are you crypto curious? Do you hear NFT and think WTF? Have you heard about Bitcoin and Ethereum but unsure where to start?

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Markets at a glance.

X marks the spot.

Good articles.

Crypto Prices Dip as Trump’s Metal Trade Tariffs Weigh on Markets

Trump's tariff pledge on all steel and aluminum imports drove crypto prices lower amid heightened trade tensions.

Crypto Prices Dip as Trump’s Metal Trade Tariffs Weigh on Markets

Following yesterday’s announcement that the US is moving ahead with plans to establish a strategic crypto reserve, the Australian government has confirmed it does not currently plan to go full degen.

Pump.fun volume drops by 63% in February

Despite hitting its lowest trading volume since October, Pump.fun’s February figures still rank as the fourth-highest since its launch in 2024.

Pump.fun volume drops by 63% in February

"A U.S. Crypto Reserve will elevate this critical industry after years of corrupt attacks by the Biden Administration," Trump wrote. "I will make sure the U.S. is the Crypto Capital of the World."

Tariff turmoil sparks $1 billion in liquidations: CoinGlass

According to data from CoinGlass, altcoins like SOL, XRP and ADA saw more than $150 million in liquidations on March 4.

Tariff turmoil sparks $1 billion in liquidations: CoinGlass

Bitcoin’s sharp drop below $84,000 highlights the market’s vulnerability to geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty. As global trade policies shake investor confidence, analysts warn of further volatility ahead.

Crypto things you didn’t know you didn’t know.

Blockchain and the Metaverse.

Blockchain plays a critical role in the rapidly developing Metaverse, or the immersive virtual world that leverages augmented and virtual reality to provide a world of social connection, and where users can interact with digital objects. By definition, the metaverse is fundamentally decentralized. No single entity can (or should) control the metaverse, so decentralizing the currency used makes perfect sense as well. 

In the metaverse, a user’s surroundings, environments, appearances, and objects all shift based on a developer’s unique activity. Blockchain and cryptocurrency offer an immutable foundation to add stability to the vast metaverse environment. Blockchain use cases in the Metaverse include:

  • Immutable in-game assets like non-fungible tokens (NFTs) that can be bought or sold.

  • ID authentication where blockchain keeps track of evolving user appearances or identities as they change.

  • Defining and regulating real estate in the Metaverse by providing an immutable record for how real estate is created, altered, traded, or destroyed. 

In Other Crypto News!

Solana memecoins in red: Popcat and Dogwifhat shed $140M as TRUMP’s token tumbles 80% from all-time high

Solana memecoin sector valuation declined by $2 billion in 24 hours to hit $8.1 billion in early Asian trading on Tuesday.

Solana memecoins in red: Popcat and Dogwifhat shed $140M as TRUMP’s token tumbles 80% from all-time high

Trump's SEC Is Ending Crypto Lawsuits and Investigations—These Are the Biggest

Under President Trump, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is backing down from fights with crypto firms. Here's the growing list of former targets.

Trump's SEC Is Ending Crypto Lawsuits and Investigations—These Are the Biggest - Decrypt

Invitations now getting out for Trump’s White House Crypto Summit

The White House is preparing for its first crypto summit on Friday, and the biggest names in the industry are competing for an invite.

Invitations now getting out for Trump’s White House Crypto Summit

Captain Cash Grab?

Into the MAGAverse? Trump Org Files Trademarks for Metaverse, NFT Platforms

The Trump Organization filed dozens of trademark applications this week that appear to foreshadow a themed, on-chain metaverse fueled by crypto purchases.