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The Ascendant - 19th Mar
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The Ascendant - 19th Mar

🚀 This Week’s Must-Know Crypto Updates!

Focusing on key developments impacting emerging markets and the global south, here are the top stories you need to know this week 👇


🇵🇰 Pakistan Crypto Council Launches to Regulate Digital Assets
Pakistan is taking a major step toward crypto regulation with the launch of its Crypto Council, aiming to create clear guidelines for digital assets. Could this be the first step toward mainstream adoption in the region?
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🇰🇷 South Korea Central Bank Rules Out Bitcoin as Reserve Asset
Despite global trends toward crypto adoption, South Korea’s central bank has firmly rejected Bitcoin as part of its reserves. Will this stance hold as digital assets continue to gain traction worldwide?
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🇬🇧 UK Court Rejects Man’s Bid To Recover 8,000 Bitcoin From Landfill
A man’s legal battle to recover $500M worth of lost Bitcoin from a landfill has been dismissed. Is this the end of one of crypto’s longest-running recovery sagas?
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🌎 Latam Insights: Bolivia's Crypto Energy Moves & Brazil’s BRICS Initiative
Bolivia is making headlines with its crypto-powered energy projects, while Brazil is pushing a BRICS-backed crypto strategy. What does this mean for Latin America’s growing role in the digital economy?
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🇦🇷 Argentina Strengthens Regulatory Requirements for VASPs
As crypto adoption rises in Argentina, the government is tightening regulations on Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs). How will this impact exchanges and users in the region?
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🇰🇵 Kim Jong Un’s Lazarus Group Now Holds More Bitcoin Than El Salvador
North Korea’s notorious Lazarus Group has accumulated more Bitcoin than El Salvador’s national reserves, raising concerns over crypto’s role in cybercrime and sanctions evasion.
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🇷🇺 Russia’s Central Bank Regulates Crypto While Banks Back XRP—Who Wins?
Russia is taking steps to regulate crypto, while major Russian banks are backing XRP for payments. Could this be a turning point for crypto adoption in the region?
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🌍 Tether and Circle Face Rising Competition as Major Banks Eye Stablecoin Launches
As institutional adoption grows, traditional banks are stepping into the stablecoin game, creating new competition for Tether and Circle. Could this shift the stablecoin market landscape?
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📊 Crypto Market Insights

💰 Gold Hits All-Time High – Traditional “safe-haven” assets like government bonds are losing appeal, driving investors toward gold.

📉 Crypto Market Volatility Continues – Ideal conditions for traders, but uncertainty remains high.

⚖️ Altcoins Still Undervalued – The altcoin-to-Bitcoin ratio remains low, signaling potential growth in utility-driven projects.

🐶 Memecoin Mania Cooling Off – Attention is shifting from memecoins to utility-focused altcoins with long-term value.

⚠️ Bitcoin in Limbo – Despite closing all CME gaps, Bitcoin remains in a state of uncertainty—caution is advised.

🔮 2025: A Believer’s Cycle – Expect sharp volatility and FUD to test your conviction. The strongest hands will prevail.

🚀 Overall Sentiment:
Markets remain volatile, but long-term believers are accumulating while weak hands get shaken out. Institutional players are positioning for the next cycle. Stay informed and stay ahead.

📝 Edited by: Mokeira E
🔍 Researched by: Lorenzo

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