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Off the Grid, blockchain-based battle royale developed by Gunzilla Games, has introduced Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC)–themed content as part of a new in-game update.The content includes character skins, weapons, and emotes styled after the popular Ethereum NFT collection released during a limited-time “Ape-ril” event and is available to players subscribed to the game’s Pro tier.The release follows the launch of the Gunzilla Games’ $GUN token and the rollout of its GUNZ blockchain network. Source: Off the GridWhat’s in the Bored Ape Content Pack?The new BAYC-themed update includes two playable avatar skins, two weapons, and two character emotes referencing the…

Solana whales have offloaded their tokens to cash in on gains from a staking play that began four years ago. In April 2021, four whale addresses staked 1.79 million Solana (SOL) tokens, then worth about $37.7 million. The stake was unlocked on April 4, in what Arkham Intelligence called “the largest single-day unlock of staked SOL.” The firm noted that the next similar unlock is not expected until 2028.At the time of the unlock, the tokens were valued at roughly $206 million, representing a 446% gain from the initial staking period.Solana tokens scheduled to be unlocked on April 4. Source: ArkhamSolana…

The total value locked (TVL) in decentralized finance (DeFi) has plummeted more than 30% since reaching a local high in December, underscoring growing market uncertainty and waning investor confidence.According to data from DefiLlama, DeFi’s TVL currently sits at $94.49 billion, a sharp decline from its $137 billion peak on December 17.The value briefly dropped as low as $88 billion in March.DeFi Slump Reflects Broader Crypto Pullback After Post-Election RallyThe downturn mirrors the broader pullback in the cryptocurrency market, which had initially rallied following the November 5 election of pro-crypto U.S. President Donald Trump.At the time, investor optimism pushed DeFi TVL…

Web3 startup Collecto, which specializes in fractional ownership of luxury assets like contemporary art, vintage watches, and other high-value collectibles, has successfully raised €2.8 million in seed funding to expand its platform and make exclusive investments more accessible. The funding round includes €2.3 million in equity financing from a group of distinguished investors and an additional €500,000 grant from Italy’s Ministry of Economic Development through its Smart&Start Italia initiative. This government-backed program supports high-potential innovative startups across the country. Among the notable investors leading the round are Alessandro Zanotti (Managing Director at Accenture Interactive), Marcello Albergoni (CEO of LinkedIn Italy),…

World Economic Forum founder Klaus Schwab is reportedly preparing to step down from his role as chairman. Here’s a look at how Schwab’s outlook on crypto influenced the wider global economy. According to a recent Financial Times report, Schwab has begun the process of stepping down from his role as chairman of the WEF board of trustees, two inside sources have confirmed. Although Schwab has not given an exact date for his departure, the WEF said that the process should be completed by January 2027. Schwab has been executive chair for the WEF board for more than half a century.…

Despite Mantle announcing major ecosystem updates, the MNT token remains in a bearish trend—though it has established a new, major support level managed to hold it for the past few weeks. On March 2, Mantle (MNT) released a letter to MNT token holders, outlining the project’s plans for Q2 of this year. The key highlights include upcoming launch of Mantle Banking, a unified fiat-crypto neobank, and Mantle Index Four (MI4), a tokenized, institutional-grade crypto fund. Mantle just released their Q2 letter to token holders, revealing some of their biggest moves yet.From a tokenized index fund with an initial commitment $400M…

Binance co-founder Yi He says the exchange cannot be held accountable for the ‘the rise and fall of coins’ listed on its platform. The criticism comes after several tokens experience major declines in trading. In a recent post, Yi He acknowledged that the platform still had issues and the team is committed to continuously improving the crypto exchange’s performance. However, she disagreed with critics who were blaming Binance for the fall of several tokens that were recently listed on its exchange. “We certainly have many problems, but Binance cannot be responsible for the rise and fall of all coins. There…

Bitget has secured a key license in El Salvador, joining other crypto firms exploring the country’s growing appeal as a regulated hub for digital assets. Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget has received a digital asset service provider license from El Salvador‘s National Commission of Digital Assets, following its earlier approval for a Bitcoin services provider license earlier in 2024, the company said in a Friday press release. According to the exchange, the new license allows it to offer more services in the country, including spot and derivatives trading as well as staking and other yield-focused products. Hon Ng, chief legal officer at…

A new report from Police Scotland reveals a staggering 2,000% increase in crypto-related crimes since 2019.The annual 2025 report, submitted to the Scottish Police Authority (SPA) Policing Performance Committee, outlines the growing challenges law enforcement faces in tackling cyber-enabled crimes and fraud, particularly those involving cryptocurrencies. Authorities stress that while significant strides have been made in digital forensics and tracking technologies, Scotland still lacks a dedicated cryptocurrency crime unit. However, plans are underway to address this deficiency through the establishment of a Cyber and Fraud Command division, which will aim to consolidate Scotland’s approach to investigating and prosecuting digital crimes.Despite…

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Autonomous AI agents are already helping us automate complex tasks, from trading crypto and executing DeFi trades to optimizing cloud compute, thinking and acting independently, responding to high-level instructions without constant human input. Imagine telling an AI agent, “Order the cheapest large pepperoni pizza in the area and have it delivered to me.” The AI would then go off, search for the best price, make the purchase, and arrange for delivery. But how does the AI pay…