Crypto News Today, 19th March : Bitcoin News, Pi Crypto Price, US Fed Rate Cut, FOMC Meeting

Pi Network has introduced mandatory two-factor authentication (2FA) for some users, known as Pioneers, to enhance wallet security during Mainnet migration. Users must verify their identity via a trusted email within 14 days, or their Pi will revert to the mining app but can be re-migrated once 2FA is completed. This update aims to prevent unauthorized access, and the Pi Network team urges users to complete the process to secure their digital assets.

To protect users and maintain a high-quality market, Binance regularly reviews listed trading pairs and may delist those with poor liquidity and low trading volume. Based on its latest review, Binance will remove the following spot trading pairs on March 21, 2025, at 11:00 (GMT+8): ALICE/BTC, ETHFI/BTC, MBOX/BTC, RSR/FDUSD, TURBO/FDUSD, WIN/BNB. Users can still trade these tokens through other available pairs. Binance advises users to disable trading bots linked to these pairs before delisting.

SlowMist reports that the EOS blockchain is under an address poisoning attack. Malicious actors are sending users 0.001 EOS tokens to deceive them. Several fake accounts impersonating major trading platforms have been identified, including “oktothemoon” mimicking OKX and “binanecleos” posing as Binance. Users are urged to verify addresses before making transactions to avoid falling victim to scams. Stay cautious and double-check wallet details before sending funds.

Bitcoin (BTC) slipped below the $83,000 mark early Wednesday, while altcoins like Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and Ripple (XRP) saw minor gains and dips. The Market Fear & Greed Index stood at 23 (Fear), indicating cautious sentiment. EOS emerged as the top gainer, soaring nearly 33% in 24 hours, while PI remained the biggest loser, dropping 7%. The global crypto market cap rose slightly by 0.35%, reaching $2.72 trillion.

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will wrap up its two-day meeting on Wednesday, with a major policy decision set for 2 p.m. Eastern. Investors and analysts are watching closely to see if the Federal Reserve will change interest rates or keep them steady. Fed Chair Jerome Powell will hold a press conference at 2:30 p.m. Eastern to provide insights into the decision and the central bank’s outlook. Markets may react sharply, so stay tuned for updates.