GramFi – Telegram-Native InfoFi

📌 About the Project:

GramFi is a Telegram-native InfoFi platform designed to transform on-chain and social attention into measurable value.
While Kaito introduced the concept of “yapping” on X to farm influence and visibility, GramFi brings this dynamic directly into the Telegram ecosystem — where crypto communities already communicate, share insights, and grow.

Telegram channel KOLs and users can participate, build reputation, and earn rewards natively within their existing environment.
By analyzing large-scale Telegram data, GramFi generates meaningful crypto intelligence, trend signals, and participation metrics — turning raw conversations into actionable insights.

🚀 Current Status:

🔹 Product already launched
🔹 Currently in pre-farming phase
🔹 Official farming rewards are planned to be distributed via partner tokens or the GramFi token before TGE
🔹 Coin-mention farming in Telegram has not started yet — users can currently accumulate baseline points only

Stay tuned for upcoming updates and early participation opportunities.

🌐 Official Links:

Website: https://gramfi.ai
Docs: https://docs.gramfi.ai

👥 Community:

Telegram: https://xn--r1a.website/GramFi_Official
X (Twitter): https://x.com/gramfi_ai

📉 Shift in Crypto Market Dynamics: 2025 Token Launches Struggle

📉 The crypto market is experiencing a significant shift as venture capital (VC) returns decline and new fund creation hits a five-year low. Approximately 85% of tokens launched in 2025 are trading below their debut prices, even those backed by top-tier VC firms.

⚠️ This contrasts sharply with Q2 2022 when crypto VCs raised nearly $17 billion across over 80 new funds. Institutional investors were eager to back projects with minimal requirements. However, VC return on investment has been steadily declining since then, with the number of new crypto funds dropping significantly.

▶️ Despite a reported 84% increase in VC investment last quarter, analysts indicate that this capital was largely raised during the 2022 boom. The total capital deployed between 2023 and 2025 is comparable to what was raised in 2022 alone.

📣 There may be a silver lining to this downturn. As easy VC funding diminishes, projects are being compelled to focus on product-market fit, user growth, and sustainable revenue rather than token hype. Reduced insider influence could lead to fewer aggressive token unlocks and better alignment between builders and communities.

⚠️ ESMA Warns Investment Firms on Crypto Derivatives Regulations

🚨 The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued a warning to investment firms regarding the marketing of crypto-asset derivatives as "perpetual futures." In a statement released on February 24, 2026, ESMA highlighted a significant increase in the offering of leveraged perpetual contracts, particularly those linked to bitcoin and ethereum. The authority emphasized that the terminology used to describe these products is irrelevant; if a product offers leveraged exposure to a crypto-asset and is cash-settled, it must comply with existing national product intervention measures.

📉 By classifying these crypto derivatives as Contracts for Differences (CFDs), ESMA ensures they are subject to the strict protections established in 2018 to prevent significant retail losses. This decision comes in response to reports indicating that some platforms have processed over $1.2 trillion in monthly perpetual volume, often targeting retail users with high leverage that exceeds EU-authorized limits.

Firms must conduct a careful legal analysis of these products… the commercial name provided by firms is irrelevant for the categorization

ESMA stated in its directive.

🔍 The guidelines issued by ESMA aim to address concerns that firms are using the "perpetual" label to circumvent CFD restrictions while still offering high-risk exposure to retail clients. While these specific product intervention measures primarily target retail clients, professional and institutional traders typically operate under different leverage and protection frameworks.

🚀 Bitcoin Surges Past $71,000 Amid Global Market Turmoil

📈 On March 4, 2026, Bitcoin experienced a significant surge, surpassing $71,000 with an 8% increase in just over an hour. This rise occurred as global equity markets faced declines due to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Bitcoin's price jumped from a low of $68,000 to a peak of $71,837 on Bitstamp, contrasting sharply with the downward trend in traditional markets.

🌐 The rally in Bitcoin also positively impacted other cryptocurrencies. Ethereum regained the $2,000 mark, while BNB rose by 4.6% to reach $652. Other assets like XRP, SOL, BCH, LINK, and WBT saw gains exceeding 5%. However, gold-backed tokens such as XAUT and PAXG lagged behind, retreating by over 2% as investors shifted their focus to Bitcoin's volatility-driven growth.

💰 This surge propelled Bitcoin's market capitalization to $1.43 trillion, the highest since February 8, and brought the total cryptocurrency market closer to the $2.5 trillion mark. This shift marked a turnaround from the previous weekend when the market had reacted negatively to the escalating strikes by the U.S. and Israel against Iran.

⚠️ The catalyst for the turmoil in traditional markets was Iran's decision to effectively close the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route for global trade. This action led to a sharp increase in gas and oil prices, despite President Trump's assurances of U.S. Navy support for shipping protection. Analysts warned that only a cessation of hostilities could stabilize energy prices, which were threatening the recovery of the global economy from the 2025 tariff wars.

🔗 Babylon Labs and Ledger Partner for Secure Bitcoin Vaults

❗️ On March 10, 2026, Babylon Labs and Ledger announced a partnership to enhance Bitcoin collateral solutions through their new Clear Signing integration. This collaboration enables millions of self-custody users to authorize Bitcoin Vault transactions directly from their Ledger devices, eliminating the need for third-party intermediaries.

🔒 The partnership utilizes Ledger's extensive network of over 8 million sold signers to create a secure signing layer for decentralized finance.

Integrating Clear Signing with Ledger, together with Ledger Wallet connectivity, makes that model practical for millions of self-custody users

said David Tse, Co-Founder of Babylon.

💰 In addition to this partnership, Babylon recently secured $15 million in funding from A16z Crypto to further develop trustless Bitcoin lending protocols. This funding will support Babylon's efforts in expanding its Bitcoin staking and lending services.

🛡 The Clear Signing integration offers several key benefits for users:
- Direct management of trustless Bitcoin vaults through secure Ledger hardware.
- Improved security by ensuring users can see and understand transaction details on their device.
- Support for native Bitcoin (BTC) and Babylon's native asset, BABY.

🆕 Safello Expands Cryptocurrency Offerings with Bittensor ETP Cross-Listing

📈 Safello, the Nordic crypto exchange, has expanded its regulated cryptocurrency offerings by cross-listing the Bittensor Staked TAO Exchange-Traded Product (ETP) on Nasdaq Stockholm as of March 19, 2026. This product was previously exclusive to the SIX Swiss Exchange and is now available for trading in Swedish kronor. The move follows a partnership with DDA ETP AG to provide regulated access to the Bittensor (TAO) network within Sweden.

💰 The 100% physically backed ETP offers direct price exposure and automatically reinvests on-chain staking rewards into its net asset value. It serves Safello’s base of over 423,000 users and maintains a competitive management fee of 1.49%. As an authorized crypto-asset service provider under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, Safello will receive a revenue share based on assets under management.

🔔 David Sacks Steps Down as Crypto Czar

🌐 Venture investor David Sacks has announced his departure from his role as a special government employee focused on cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence (AI) under President Donald Trump. He will now serve as co-chair of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST), a federal committee that provides policy recommendations to the White House.

💰 This transition follows Sacks' recent sale of over $200 million in digital asset-related holdings to comply with federal ethics standards. As a partner at Craft Ventures, he will continue to advocate for the administration's new AI framework while promoting local infrastructure development for stable electricity rates.

I believe that as co-chair of PCAST, I can now provide recommendations not just on AI but on a broader range of technology issues,

Sacks told Bloomberg.

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🔔 Contract Expiration and Peace Talks: A $2.18 Billion Context

💰 Bitcoin surged to $72,000 following a two-week ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran. This increase is attributed more to a reduction in fear rather than genuine investor confidence. The announcement of the ceasefire coincides with a significant financial event: the expiration of $2.18 billion in bitcoin and ethereum options. On the same day, delegations from Washington and Tehran are set to arrive in Islamabad for ongoing negotiations, with Pakistan acting as the main mediator.

📉 Late Tuesday evening, Donald Trump agreed to suspend strikes on Iran for two weeks. This deal was facilitated by Pakistan's Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Marshal Asim Munir. The U.S. President described Iran's ten-point peace plan as a working basis for long-term resolution. The easing of geopolitical tensions had an immediate impact on global markets: West Texas Intermediate oil prices fell by 19%, S&P 500 futures rose by over 2%, and Bitcoin prices jumped from $69,000 to $72,000 within hours.

Despite the price surge, analysts from Greeks live note a discrepancy between the spot market and volatility indicators. Implied volatility for contracts with major maturities continued to decline.

🔔 Solana-backed crypto PACs sharpen $8m attack on Ohio Senate race

📣 Sentinel Action Fund, a U.S. super PAC backed by the Solana Institute, will deploy $8 million with its advocacy arm Right Vote to support Republican Jon Husted in Ohio’s November Senate race against Democrat Sherrod Brown. The group said in a Wednesday statement that the spend is aimed at boosting a candidate it views as “strongly supports crypto” against one it accuses of blocking digital asset innovation.

🌐 Husted has repeatedly called for a “pro‑innovation framework for digital assets,” arguing that crypto and blockchain represent the “next wave of economic opportunity for working families.” In contrast, Brown has pushed for a crackdown on the use of crypto to fund terrorism and evade sanctions, and he lost his Senate seat in the 2024 race to crypto‑friendly Republican Bernie Moreno, who was heavily backed by industry money.

❓ Sentinel’s crypto funding is anchored by a $750,000 donation from the Solana Institute and $250,000 from venture firm Multicoin Capital, according to Federal Election Commission records. “Brown has stood in the way of pro‑innovation policies when it comes to digital assets,” Sentinel Action Fund president Jessica Anderson said, casting the PAC’s intervention as part of a wider fight over the regulatory direction of U.S. crypto policy.

🔖 The PAC has also drawn checks from Blackstone CEO Stephen Schwarzman and Fisher Investments chairman Kenneth Fisher, underscoring the extent to which traditional finance is now funding explicitly pro‑crypto political vehicles. Sentinel’s Ohio play is its third endorsement of the 2026 cycle, after it backed Maine Senator Susan Collins and Michigan Republican Mike Rogers, both considered friendly to digital assets.

❗️ South Korea's Tax Agency Develops Cryptocurrency Transaction Monitoring System

🛠 The National Tax Service (NTS) of South Korea is developing software to monitor cryptocurrency transactions, including those conducted through non-custodial wallets. The system is set to launch in the summer.

🌐 The agency has already announced a tender for the development of the software, which will enable real-time tracking of transactions and connections between wallets and exchanges. Special attention will be given to identifying hidden assets, undeclared income, and capital outflow schemes, including operations using mixers.

🔍 The NTS clarified that the need for such a tool arises from the challenges in identifying the owners of non-custodial wallets, which operate outside centralized platforms. Unlike exchange accounts, these wallets provide a higher level of anonymity as users store their private keys themselves, complicating oversight.

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🆕 Blockchain Launches SnapMarkets: A New Bitcoin Prediction Platform

🚀 Blockchain has introduced SnapMarkets, a prediction platform for Bitcoin price changes with 30-second intervals. The minimum bet is $1 on the asset's rise or fall. The product is marketed as a "skill-based prediction market." In addition to trading features, the platform includes a chat, real-time price feed, and a leaderboard.

🔍 Unlike Polymarket or Kalshi, SnapMarkets focuses solely on Bitcoin price predictions rather than bets on elections or sports outcomes. Blockchain plans to expand the list of available markets over time.

📈 The launch coincided with a period of active growth in the prediction market sector. According to Dune, the total trading volume in prediction markets exceeded $29 billion in April.

⚖️ Blockchain emphasizes that SnapMarkets is not binary options. The company describes the service as a "simple and transparent way" to interact with price movements, rather than a traditional derivative instrument. However, regulators in the US and Europe are cautious about such products. In 2018 2019, EU and UK authorities banned offering binary options to retail clients. In the US, the CFTC regulates such platforms. Due to regulatory restrictions, SnapMarkets is unavailable to residents of the US and UK.

🔔 Trump’s China visit a boom to ETH: Can ETH break higher after reclaiming key momentum?

❗️ Ethereum is currently positioned at a critical juncture as broader crypto markets attempt to sustain bullish momentum alongside improving equity market sentiment. After Bitcoin recently reclaimed the $80,000 level, traders are increasingly asking whether ETH can deliver a similar breakout or lag behind in a rotation-driven market. With U.S. stocks continuing to show strength and AI-driven equities like Nvidia hitting new highs, risk-on conditions are broadly supportive for digital assets, including ETH. However, Ethereum has historically required stronger catalysts than Bitcoin to sustain upside momentum due to its dual role as both a macro asset and a utility-driven network.

📣 The key question for traders is whether Ethereum can convert improving sentiment into a sustained trend above major resistance zones. Bitcoin’s recent push above $80,000 has reinforced optimism across crypto markets, but ETH often lags in early stages of macro rallies before accelerating during liquidity expansions.

⚡️ Institutional demand remains a central variable. In a previous cryptonews story, ETF inflows showed signs of cooling after a strong surge, raising questions about whether fresh capital will rotate into alternative assets like Ethereum.

❓ At the same time, infrastructure expansion across crypto markets continues to support ETH’s long-term narrative. Another cryptonews story highlighted the upcoming launch of Nasdaq Crypto Index futures by CME Group, which could increase diversified exposure to Ethereum alongside other major digital assets.

🔔 Bitcoin slips below $77,000 on Gate as BTC cools

📌 According to market data, the BTC/USDT pair is currently priced at $76,998, putting bitcoin just under the $77,000 level. The 24-hour move is marginal, with the pair down 0.03% over the period, indicating essentially flat price action rather than a sharp sell-off.

🌐 The small decline suggests traders are consolidating positions rather than reacting to a major macro or idiosyncratic shock. For context, bitcoin remains far above key long-term levels even as yields and Fed expectations have recently moved against risk assets, with long-dated U.S. Treasuries trading above 5% and rate-hike odds climbing.

🔖 In that environment, a flat-to-slightly-down day for BTC at around $77,000 can still mask far larger drawdowns lower down the risk spectrum. The combination of modest spot softness, elevated yields and a cautious macro backdrop keeps the onus on traders to watch liquidity, funding and order-book depth rather than fixating solely on headline price levels.

🔔 Will Solana price lose $80 support as bearish double top threatens breakdown?

❗️ According to data from cryptonews, Solana fell 5% to an intraday low near $80 on May 28 after trading above the $95 region earlier this month. The token has now erased most of its late-April recovery, while daily trading volume surged as traders rushed to exit leveraged long positions.The latest selloff accelerated after Bitcoin slipped below the $73,000 level and Ethereum dropped under $2,000.

📣 On-chain activity added another layer of pressure. Pumpfun, one of Solana’s largest meme coin launchpads, resumed large-scale treasury selling after months of inactivity. As per data shared by Lookonchain, the platform offloaded roughly 100,628 SOL at an average price near $84.5, adding fresh supply into an already fragile market.

🔖 Institutional demand has also weakened sharply since early May. Public disclosures showed Goldman Sachs fully exited its Solana ETF exposure during the latest reporting period, removing a key bullish narrative that had supported the token earlier this year. The liquidation came as spot Solana ETF flows slowed across several U.S. products following weeks of reduced crypto allocations from large asset managers.