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Anti-L2 push could ‘break the social fabric’ of Ethereum — Sandeep Nailwal

A portion of the Ethereum community is pressuring the Ethereum Foundation to make decisions that may “break the entire social fabric” of the smart contract network by restricting Ethereum’s layer-2 (L2) networks, Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal said.

Speaking during a March 28 episode of Cointelegraph’s Chain Reaction show on X, the Polygon founder said that he has only seen this type of pressure and anti-L2 rhetoric during the current market cycle amid suppressed price action for Ether (ETH).

“Everybody understands that if Ethereum doesn’t survive, the layer-2s won’t survive,” Nailwal said, adding:

“The Ethereum community should not pressure the developers enough — I should not be able to pressure the developers enough — for price movements and all that, they may end up making a decision that completely breaks the social fabric of Ethereum.”

The Polygon co-founder praised Vitalik

Price analysis 3/28: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, TON, LINK, AVAX

Bitcoin (BTC) is moving farther away from the crucial $90,000 mark, indicating that buying dries up at higher levels. Market participants seem nervous about the fresh round of US trade tariffs and the renewed inflation pressure as US Personal Consumption Expenditures data came in hotter-than-expected.

Traders are divided about Bitcoin’s price trajectory in 2025. Analyzing data from the prediction markets platform Polymarket, X user Ashwin highlighted that Bitcoin’s most bearish target for 2025 is $59,040, and the most bullish is $138,617.

Crypto market data daily view. Source: Coin360

Although the near-term remains uncertain, Real Vision chief crypto analyst Jamie Coutts remains bullish on Bitcoin. Coutts told Cointelegraph that Bitcoin could hit a new all-time high above $109,000 before the end of the second quarter. He added that a

Terraform Labs to open loss claims portal on March 31

Terraform Labs — the company behind LUNA (LUNA) and algorithmic stablecoin TerraUSD (UST) — will launch its crypto loss claims portal on March 31. The portal is aimed at reimbursing individuals who lost at least $100 due to the collapse of the Terra ecosystem in 2022.

The move follows a Delaware court’s approval for Terraform Labs to wind down operations. The judge overseeing the case agreed with Terraform Labs’ bankruptcy plan, calling it a “welcome alternative” to further litigation over investor losses.

Terraform Labs settled with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in June 2024 for $4.47 billion.

To be eligible for reimbursement, claimants must submit a claim and supporting documentation through the crypto loss claims portal by 11:59 pm ET on April 30. Claims under $100 will not

Is Cardano (ADA) a “zombie crypto”?

For years, Cardano (ADA) has been a cornerstone of the crypto landscape, consistently ranking among the top digital assets by market capitalization. Yet, despite its prominence, ADA’s performance has left many investors questioning its long-term prospects.

While it recently made headlines for being included in US President Donald Trump’s initial proposal for a national crypto stockpile, its price action and onchain activity tell a different story — one that has even led some critics to brand it a “zombie.”

Recent findings suggest that the ecosystem behind ADA, the Cardano network, lags significantly behind in decentralized finance (DeFi) adoption. With only a fraction of the total value locked (TVL) compared with Ethereum and Solana, Cardano struggles to attract liquidity and stablecoin activity.

While some argue that its DeFi sector is still in its early stages, several newer blockchains have outpaced it in user engagement and trading volume. The

Bitcoin price drop to $72K possible due to ‘macro liquidity’ conditions — Analyst

After a positive start to the week, Bitcoin price reverted to negative returns after BTC (BTC) dropped 3.5% to an intraday low of $84,120 on March 28. The price rejection occurred at the cusp of the descending trendline (black) and the upper range of the ascending channel pattern.

Bitcoin 1-day chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView

On the daily chart, BTC is currently below the 200-day exponential moving average (EMA) again, and a potential close below the key indicator might trigger further downside.

Global liquidity expansion could help Bitcoin price

Recent analysis from macroeconomic market analyst Capital Flows pointed out that Bitcoin could correct to the $72,000-$75,000 region if liquidity conditions remain unchanged.

Macro liquidity refers to the total capital available in the financial system that can easily flow into risk-on assets like equities and crypto but is influenced by factors like interest rates, US Federal Reserve policies and

Coinbase’s Ethereum staking dominance risks overcentralization: Execs

Coinbase’s emergence as the Ethereum network’s largest node operator raises concerns about network centralization that could worsen as institutional adoption accelerates, industry executives told Cointelegraph.

On March 19, Coinbase published a report disclosing that the US cryptocurrency exchange controlled more than 11% of staked Ether (ETH), more than any other Ethereum node operator.

According to Karan Sirdesai, CEO of Web3 startup Mira Network, Coinbase’s growing dominance highlights “a systemic issue in Ethereum’s staking architecture.”

“We’re creating a system where a handful of major players control an outsized portion of network security, undermining the core promise of decentralization,” Sirdesai told Cointelegraph.

According to the report, Coinbase controlled 3.84 million ETH staked to 120,000 validators, representing 11.42% of staked Ether as of March 4.

Liquid staking protocol Lido controls a larger share of staked Ether overall — approximately 9.4 million ETH,

Elon Musk’s ‘government efficiency’ team turns its sights to SEC: Report

The Department of Government Efficiency team — or DOGE, which is not an official US government department — led by Tesla CEO Elon Musk is reportedly moving into the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

According to a March 28 Reuters report, Musk’s DOGE team contacted the SEC and was told it would be given access to the commission’s systems and data. The agency reportedly planned to establish a liaison team to work with the “efficiency” team, whose intentions were not immediately clear.

“Our intent will be to partner with the DOGE representatives and cooperate with their request following normal processes for ethics requirements, IT security or system training, and establishing their need to know before granting access to restricted systems and data,” said an email to SEC staff, according to Reuters.

After taking office as US President in January, Donald Trump signed an

Privacy will unlock blockchain’s business potential

Opinion by: Eran Barak, CEO at Midnight

It’s been almost 16 years since blockchain emerged from its esoteric fringes to enter global discourse, evidenced most recently by continued backing from Wall Street incumbents. Despite this remarkable ascendancy, the unfortunate truth is that this technology has yet to realize its true business potential. A core challenge persists: Too much sensitive data remains publicly unshielded.

The crux of the issue is that companies must keep business data confidential, and people strive to safeguard their personal information as best they can. Once data is put on a public blockchain, however, it becomes irreversibly and indefinitely exposed.

Even if a business takes every possible precaution to conceal data, mistakes made by others or vulnerabilities in the system can expose sensitive onchain data or metadata, including participants’ identities. This can lead to privacy breaches, compliance violations or both, undermining the foundational assumption that blockchain is trusted and underscoring

How to buy Bitcoin in Australia

Key takeaways

Bitcoin is legal in Australia and is regulated by AUSTRAC and the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).

You can buy Bitcoin on various platforms, including centralized exchanges, decentralized exchanges (DEXs), P2P platforms and Bitcoin ATMs

Payment options are diverse, including credit cards, debit cards, bank transfers and fiat cash deposits at ATMs

Store your Bitcoin securely and opt for cold wallets, which protect you better than custodial wallets from crypto exchanges.

Bitcoin adoption continues to grow. More and more Australians are discovering the cryptocurrency as an investment vehicle, with ownership rising from 23% in 2023 to 32.5% in 2025, an impressive 41.3% increase. Because there are several platforms to choose from, buying Bitcoin is low-threshold and secure.

This article covers several methods and describes the steps to safely start investing in Bitcoin.

Is Bitcoin legal in Australia?

Yes, Bitcoin is legal in Australia, but it’s not considered a legal tender. The local

Bitcoin price drops 3% on hot US PCE data as analyst says $84K must hold

Bitcoin (BTC) sought a local bottom on March 28 while US inflation data came in higher than expected.

BTC/USD 1-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView

Bitcoin wobbles as PCE comes in hot

Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD heading to $85,500 at the Wall Street open before reversing.

Down over 3% on the day, the pair saw lows under $84,500 on Bitstamp, marking its lowest levels since March 23.

The February print of the US Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Index subsequently showed inflation quickening — in contrast to the result from a month prior.

While the month-on-month and year-on-year PCE tally conformed to market forecasts at 0.3% and 2.5%, respectively, their core PCE equivalents were both 0.1% higher than anticipated.

“Core inflation is back on the rise,” trading resource The