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Crypto news and updates media platform, Watcher Guru, confirmed its X account has been breached by a hacker that spreads unauthorized posts across all its channels. In a recent X post , the crypto-focused media platform warned its nearly 3 million social media followers that a hacker has breached the account. The team is still investigating the hack and is currently in contact with the X support team. “Our X account has been hacked and the previous post (now deleted) was posted by a hacker. We have 2FA enabled and have taken extreme measures to avoid hacks,” said the account in a recent post . WARNING: Our X account has been hacked and the previous post (now deleted) was posted by a hacker. We have 2FA enabled and have taken extreme measures to avoid hacks. We are looking into this and will provide an update when we have more details. We are working to get in touch… On March 21, at around 2:05 AM UTC, the hacker uploaded an unauthorized post on the Watcher Guru account that claimed payment firm SWIFT was close to securing an agreement with Ripple to use XRP ( XRP ) for cross-border payments. However, the account clarified that the post was not made by the team, but rather a hacker that managed to take control of the account. The Watcher Guru explained that since they have a bot that automatically reposts all information from the X account to the media platform’s other social media channels, the fake post was also shared to Watcher Guru’s Telegram , Facebook and Discord . “All unauthorized posts have been removed, and our account has been secured. We are contacting X for further clarification,” said Watcher Guru. The media platform’s team suspects the hack is related to a fake X link sent to their Telegram account on March 5. The team believes it was a social engineering technique to gain access to the official account. They claimed the link was “formatted in a strange way” because it had a “token” query string that does not normally appear in X links. “We did not think much of it since it was an official link, but sent a message to X’s head of Cyber Security @cstanley just in case. However, we did not receive a response,” wrote the team. Although the team cannot confirm the hack and the strange link are related, the same thing had occurred to another crypto-focused news outlet, DB News. Despite both accounts deploying two-factor authentication, the hacker was still able to access their official accounts. At press time, Watcher Guru stated that it has not been able to determine the exact source or method behind the hack. Though, the team promised to take measures to avoid further hacks and will provide followers with an update when there are more details. In recent years, many X accounts have fallen victim to hacks. Most of them were exploited to promote memecoins launched just minutes after the post was shared by the attackers. In February, the Instagram account of luxury brand Dior was hacked to promote a fake Solana ( SOL )-based Dior memecoin, which reached a $280,000 market cap before crashing 90% after the post was deleted.

Meme coins continue to dominate speculative trading in the crypto market, with Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Dogecoin (DOGE) being the frontrunners in the battle for dominance. Both coins have seen exponential gains in past bull cycles, fueling investor hopes for another massive surge. As market volatility increases, traders are wondering which coin—SHIB or DOGE—has a higher chance of delivering 1000x returns in the next 60 days. This article examines their price action, technical indicators, and market catalysts to determine which meme coin could be the ultimate winner. Dogecoin has been on a downward trajectory after reaching its peak during the last bull run. However, the price is showing signs of stabilization, currently trading at approximately $0.1765. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) sits at 37.44, suggesting that DOGE is nearing oversold territory, which could trigger a reversal. Additionally, the MACD line is beginning to flatten, indicating that selling pressure may be easing. Historically, DOGE price has relied heavily on social media hype and endorsements from Elon Musk to fuel parabolic rallies. If sentiment shifts and accumulation increases, DOGE could see a strong upward move. The key resistance to watch is $0.25, while a failure to hold support at $0.15 could push the price lower. Shiba Inu has also struggled in recent months, with its price hovering around $0.0000129. However, the RSI at 43.35 suggests that SHIB has more room to recover before entering overbought conditions. The MACD histogram is showing early signs of bullish divergence, hinting at a potential price reversal. SHIB’s ecosystem developments, such as the Shibarium Layer-2 solution and the growing adoption of SHIB-based payments, could drive renewed interest. If SHIB price manages to break above the $0.000015 resistance, it could see a rapid climb toward the next major psychological level of $0.00002. On the downside, a break below $0.00001 could invalidate bullish momentum and lead to further consolidation. While both SHIB price and DOGE price have the potential for major gains, achieving a 1000x return within 60 days is an extremely ambitious target. Dogecoin has a higher market cap, making it harder to experience explosive moves compared to smaller-cap coins like SHIB. Shiba Inu , with its aggressive burn mechanisms and ecosystem expansion, has a better chance of making significant percentage gains in a shorter period. However, both coins require a strong catalyst, such as a major exchange listing, institutional adoption, or viral social media hype, to experience the type of gains speculators hope for. Dogecoin remains the more established and widely recognized meme coin, benefiting from mainstream adoption and billionaire endorsements. On the other hand, Shiba Inu has a more active development team and a growing ecosystem that could fuel long-term growth. Traders looking for safer meme coin exposure may favor DOGE, while those willing to take a higher risk for potential higher rewards may prefer SHIB. Ultimately, while meme coins are known for their unpredictability, investors should manage expectations and exercise caution, as 1000x gains within 60 days remain a speculative fantasy unless an unprecedented event triggers a parabolic rally.

Russia is considering a plan to direct confiscated cryptocurrency into a special fund, with proceeds from its use allocated to social initiatives. Yevgeny Masharov, a member of the Public Chamber of the Russian Federation, expressed support for the proposal, which is part of a broader effort to define crypto as property under criminal law. Masharov told TASS that seized digital assets should “work for the benefit of the state” rather than remain dormant. The proposed fund would hold confiscated cryptocurrency, allowing it to grow in value over time. Revenue generated from these assets could be directed toward social, environmental, and educational projects. The initiative aligns with a bill submitted by Russia’s Ministry of Justice and the Investigative Committee that seeks to classify cryptocurrency as property and material evidence. Masharov emphasized the importance of removing illicit crypto holdings from circulation while ensuring they serve a constructive purpose. He also expressed willingness to facilitate discussions between law enforcement, tax authorities, and the crypto industry to develop a unified stance on the matter. If enacted, the proposal could create a structured approach for handling digital assets linked to criminal activity while integrating them into Russia’s broader financial system.

In the face of the economic slowdown and international trade tensions, the Chinese government is deploying an ambitious strategy to boost its domestic demand. The State Council has just launched a “special action plan” aimed at revitalizing national consumption, considered the new growth engine to achieve the 5% target by 2025. The State Council of China presented a large-scale plan at the end of February to revitalize its domestic consumption. This program, much more ambitious than previous measures, aims to “support consumption vigorously and expand domestic demand in all directions,” according to the official statement. Beijing intends to substantially increase the incomes of urban and rural populations while reforming the housing sector to improve the financial resources of farmers. Unlike previous temporary measures, such as the 20 billion euros in coupons distributed last summer for the automotive and home appliance markets, this plan addresses economic fundamentals. What changes compared to previous plans is the structural aspect of the stimulus measures. We are no longer talking about simple temporary subsidies but about sustainable wage increases. The plan also includes a significant social component, with an increase in retirement pensions, the potential creation of a subsidized childcare system, and a strengthening of the legal protection of workers’ rights to rest and vacations. Financial institutions will also be encouraged to ease conditions for consumer loan approvals. This strategic reorientation occurs in a context of strong trade tensions with the West, following the implementation of Trump’s new tariffs, which prompted Canada and China to launch a retaliation. Since his return to the White House in January, Donald Trump has imposed an additional 20% tariff on all Chinese products, as well as an additional 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports. These measures have already affected Chinese exports, which grew only 2.3% in January-February 2025, well below the 4.5% anticipated by analysts. The European Union is not to be outdone, having imposed significant tariffs on electric vehicles imported from China, directly impacting manufacturers such as Cupra, a subsidiary of Volkswagen. Wayne Griffiths, CEO of Seat and Cupra, has denounced these taxes which, according to him, ” penalize the automotive industry instead of protecting it “. Faced with these threats to its traditionally export-driven economic model (which reached a record 3.4 trillion euros in 2024), Beijing has no choice but to turn to its domestic market. Meanwhile, the People’s Bank of China has launched a medium-term lending operation of 300 billion yuan (approximately $41.83 billion) to support the banking system and maintain favorable liquidity conditions. “The recovery of domestic consumption could offset a potential drop in exports to achieve the 5% growth target set for 2025”, anticipates Ariel Ying Wang. A bold but necessary bet for the Chinese economy in the face of opposing global geopolitical winds .

Recent analyses suggest that Bitcoin’s current bull market could extend into 2026, challenging the traditional four-year cycle theory. This outlook is based on historical market trends and key economic indicators. Currently, Bitcoin (BTC) is at a critical juncture, testing major resistance levels that could determine its next move. As of March 19, BTC is trading at approximately $83,245, reflecting a 0.25% increase over the past 24 hours. However, in the last 30 days, Bitcoin has dropped by 13.7% after reaching its all-time high of $109,000 on January 20, 2025, during President Donald Trump’s inauguration. This price movement comes amid growing market uncertainty ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. Investors are closely watching for signals on the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy. If the Fed adopts a dovish stance, markets could see a boost even without an immediate rate cut. However, a more hawkish tone could put downward pressure on Bitcoin and other risk assets. In a recent social media post , Bitcoin investor and entrepreneur Lark Davis highlighted the 150-year-old Benner Cycle, a market cycle chart created by Samuel Benner. This chart identifies historical patterns in financial markets, marking specific years as “panic years” (such as 1927, 1945, 1965, 1981, 1999, 2019, 2035, and 2053) and others as optimal selling periods (including 1936, 1957, 1972, 1989, 1998, 2007, 2026, and 2043). The chart, which reportedly predicted the 2008 financial crisis, suggests that 2026 could be another peak for selling, labeled as a “year of good times.” This has sparked speculation on whether the current Bitcoin cycle could extend into 2026, potentially leading to a new all-time high in 2027. However, Davis cautions that only time will tell if this pattern holds true. Meanwhile, opinions on Bitcoin’s near-term trajectory remain divided. As stated in a recent CNF update , Ki Young Ju, CEO of CryptoQuant, thinks the “Bitcoin bull cycle is over,” predicting 6–12 months of bearish or sideways price action. He argues that on-chain indicators point to a bear market, with new whales selling off Bitcoin at lower prices, draining fresh liquidity. Not all analysts share this bearish outlook. Network economist Timothy Peterson expects Bitcoin to reach new all-time highs of $126,000 as early as June 2025, citing the formation of a rising wedge pattern on Bitcoin’s price chart. This pattern is approaching a crucial moment, if Bitcoin breaks out, it could trigger a significant price surge, whereas a rejection might lead to further declines. On a positive note, Bitcoin’s market momentum showed signs of recovery as spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $275 million in net inflows on March 17, breaking a month-long trend of outflows. Additionally, legislative interest in Bitcoin is growing, with Minnesota State Senator Jeremy Miller introducing the Minnesota Bitcoin Act. If passed, this bill would allow the state to invest in Bitcoin, aligning Minnesota with a growing number of U.S. states exploring crypto investment opportunities.