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On March 15, 2018, the Bitcoin Lightning Network was launched. This innovative layer-2 scaling solution aimed to enable faster and cheaper Bitcoin transactions by moving them off the main blockchain. The Lightning Network has since gained traction, facilitating micropayments and enhancing Bitcoin's usability for everyday transactions.

Kris, the CEO of Crypto.com, expressed his bullish outlook on Bitcoin (BTC) during a recent interview. He stated that as the cryptocurrency market grows and liquidity increases, investors can expect a steady rise in BTC's value. Kris emphasized that Bitcoin should be viewed as a long-term investment asset to be held for decades rather than traded on short timeframes of days or weeks.

Two groups known as the Loaded Lions and Dark Lions are reportedly engaged in an escalating arms race, stockpiling tactical gear and weaponry. The groups appear to be preparing for a potential clash, though the reasons behind the conflict remain unclear. Both sides are seeking to maximize their offensive and defensive capabilities through the acquisition of specialized equipment. Further details on the situation are expected to emerge.

Chainflip, a leading cryptocurrency platform, has introduced new earning opportunities for its users. Customers can now earn up to 14% annual interest on their FLIP token holdings, with an additional 2% for Private users. The company had previously announced increased earning rates of up to 10% on USDC stablecoin holdings. These offerings are subject to availability and rates may vary by jurisdiction.

Crypto.com has unveiled a new week-long event called the 'ManeCity March to Victory Blitz' running from March 21st to 28th, 2024. The event features a substantial prize pool worth $26,000 in CRO tokens and NFTs. Participants can utilize the platform's new Achievements system to climb the leaderboard and increase their chances of winning rewards. The event aims to engage Crypto.com's community, known as the 'CROFam' and 'LoadedLions', in the Web3 gaming ecosystem.

Crypto.com is reminding users that today, March 13th, is the last day to participate in the 'First Strike's On Us' promotion. By making their first Strike Options order, users have a chance to win $200 in CRO cryptocurrency or up to $20 in tech fee rewards. The promotion, which began on February 28th, will end on March 14th, with 1,000 winners selected. Crypto.com encourages users to start trading Strike Options to take advantage of this limited-time offer.

Crypto.com will be supporting the Stratis $STRAX token swap. STRAX will be delisted from the App and Exchange on 20 March, with Perpetuals delisted on the Exchange on 19 March. The 1:10 reissue of old $STRAX to new $STRAX will happen later. Deposits and withdrawals of old STRAX will be permanently removed on 20 March, while trading will be paused. Deposits and withdrawals of new STRAX via StratisEVM Chain will resume later.

Crypto.com has announced that it will be supporting the Stratis platform's STRAX token swap, with the old STRAX token being delisted on March 20th and STRAX Perpetuals being delisted on March 19th. The 1:10 reissue of old STRAX to new STRAX is expected to take place at a later date. Deposits, withdrawals, and trading of old STRAX will be paused on March 20th, with new STRAX support via the StratisEVM Chain coming later. Additionally, Crypto.com is supporting Ethereum's network upgrade and has temporarily suspended deposits and withdrawals of the STRK token on Starknet as of March 13th, though trading of STRK will not be affected.

A popular crypto influencer on Twitter is advising followers to accumulate a particular cryptocurrency during market pullbacks, without specifying which one. The tweet suggests a strategy of gradually increasing holdings of this unnamed crypto asset when prices dip.

Bitcoin, the world's leading cryptocurrency, has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing silver to become the eighth largest asset globally. This development comes just days after Bitcoin ranked as the 13th largest asset when compared to fiat currencies. The rise of Bitcoin as a prominent asset class highlights the growing adoption and recognition of cryptocurrencies in the global financial landscape.