alpha un# weekly roundup

This week, the crypto markets experienced significant volatility, driven by major policy shifts and emerging trends.

President Donald Trump’s announcement of a federal crypto reserve sent shockwaves through the digital asset market. The proposed reserve is expected to include Bitcoin, Ethereum , Cardano, Solana, and XRP. Following the news, these tokens saw massive spikes within 24 hours. However, the excitement was short-lived, as prices retraced by March 3, erasing earlier gains.

Football legend Ronaldinho launched his own token, R10, with a 35% insider allocation, pushing its market cap to $397 million. While the project has drawn significant attention, concerns over its sustainability and potential manipulation remain.

Across Southeast Asia, Thailand is seeing a surge in crypto-related fraud cases, with Binance reporting over 1,000 investigation requests in the past three years. In the Middle East, Dubai’s real estate sector is increasingly embracing crypto, with developers now accepting digital assets for property purchases—further cementing the city’s status as a global crypto hub.

Meanwhile, crypto job scams are on the rise. Fraudsters are luring victims with fake job offers and using the ‘GrassCall’ meeting app to steal private keys, draining unsuspecting users' wallets.

DeFi highlights:

As of March 4, 2025, the total DeFi market capitalization stands at approximately $89.7 billion, marking a 17.0% decline over the past 24 hours amid broader market corrections.

MetaMask is expanding beyond Ethereum, introducing support for Bitcoin and Solana DeFi as part of its new roadmap. The company also unveiled plans to eliminate gas fees, a move that could improve DeFi accessibility.

Aave continues its expansion, launching its first Layer 1 lending market on Sonic. This follows the successful rollout of Aave v3 and brings substantial liquidity commitments, reinforcing its position as a leader in DeFi.

In regulatory news, Yuga Labs secured a major victory, as the SEC concluded its investigation without taking enforcement action—a relief for the NFT and Web3 community.

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