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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Challenges 'Outdated' Stablecoin Regulations, Pushes for On-Chain Interest for Users
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/coinbase-ceo-brian-armstrong-challenges-outdated-stablecoin-regulations-pushes-for-on-chain-interest-for-users
MediaBrian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, has called on U.S. lawmakers to revise proposed stablecoin legislation to allow consumers to earn interest on their holdings.
Tether Expands Bitcoin Reserves by 8,888 BTC, Worth $735 Million, in Q1 2025
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/tether-expands-bitcoin-reserves-by-8888-btc-worth-dollar735-million-in-q1-2025
MediaTether has added 8,888 BTC to its reserves, equivalent to $735 million, during the first quarter of 2025.
Elon Musk’s Comment on Vine Sparks 122% Surge in Solana Meme Coin
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/elon-musks-comment-on-vine-sparks-122percent-surge-in-solana-meme-coin
MediaElon Musk’s potential revival of Vine has triggered a surge in the Solana-based meme coin $VINE, which jumped 122% in three days.
Coinbase Users Hit by $46M Phishing Scams in March as Crypto Thefts Escalate
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/coinbase-users-hit-by-dollar46m-phishing-scams-in-march-as-crypto-thefts-escalate
MediaCoinbase users have reportedly lost over $46 million to phishing scams in March 2025.
‘Bitcoin Rights’ Included in California's Revised Digital Assets Bill
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-rights-included-in-californias-revised-digital-assets-bill
MediaOn March 28, 2025, California Assembly Bill 1052, originally introduced as the Money Transmission Act, underwent significant amendments focusing on Bitcoin and crypto investor protections.
Japan's FSA Explores New Regulations To Classify Crypto as Financial Products
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/japans-fsa-explores-new-regulations-to-classify-crypto-as-financial-products
MediaJapan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) is set to propose a significant reclassification of cryptocurrency assets by 2026, according to a report by Nikkei.
Bitcoin ETFs End 10-Day Inflow Streak as BTC Faces Worst Q1 Performance Since 2018
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-etfs-end-10-day-inflow-streak-as-btc-faces-worst-q1-performance-since-2018
MediaBitcoin is on track for its worst first-quarter performance since 2018, with prices dropping 11.86% in Q1 2025, according to CoinGlass.
Bitcoin Adoption in Europe Hampered by Fragmented Regulations and Conservative Investment Policies, Analysts Say
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-adoption-in-europe-hampered-by-fragmented-regulations-and-conservative-investment-policies-analysts-say
MediaInstitutional adoption of Bitcoin in Europe has been slow, with regulatory complexities and conservative investment policies acting as major hurdles.
Trump Pardons 3 BitMEX Co-Founders Following Guilty Pleas in Money Laundering Case
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/trump-pardons-3-bitmex-co-founders-following-guilty-pleas-in-money-laundering-case
MediaOn March 28, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump pardoned three co-founders of the cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX—Arthur Hayes, Benjamin Delo, and Samuel Reed.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Report 10 Days of Continuous Inflows, Reflecting Sustained Demand
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/spot-bitcoin-etfs-report-10-days-of-continuous-inflows-reflecting-sustained-demand
MediaU.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced $89 million in net inflows on Thursday, marking the longest streak of positive flows since December 2022.
We’re thrilled to announce that ByteNova has been selected as an incubatee of the CMC Labs Accelerator Program!
As a pioneer in edge AI technology, ByteNova AI is revolutionizing decentralized intelligence with containerized AI solutions that power local devices—think smartphones, industrial machines, and beyond-without cloud reliance.
Stay tuned: https://bytenova.ai/
(CMC Labs: Partnership)
Hyperliquid Whale Retains 10% of JELLY Meme Coin After $6.2 Million Exploit and Exchange Delisting
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/hyperliquid-whale-retains-10percent-of-jelly-meme-coin-after-dollar62-million-exploit-and-exchange-delisting
MediaA crypto whale who manipulated the price of Jelly my Jelly (JELLY) on the decentralized exchange Hyperliquid still holds around 10% of the token’s total supply, valued at nearly $2 million.
Bankman-Fried Transferred to Oklahoma Prison After Unauthorized Tucker Carlson Interview
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bankman-fried-transferred-to-oklahoma-prison-after-unauthorized-tucker-carlson-interview
MediaSam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of FTX, was moved from the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn to the Federal Transfer Center (FTC) in Oklahoma City.
Ethereum Moves Closer to Mainnet Launch With Successful Pectra Upgrade on Hoodi Testnet
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/ethereum-moves-closer-to-mainnet-launch-with-successful-pectra-upgrade-on-hoodi-testnet
MediaEthereum developers have successfully deployed the Pectra upgrade on the newly launched Hoodi testnet, marking a significant milestone in the network's development.
Cosmos Developers Trial IBC Protocol To Enhance Ethereum Interoperability
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/cosmos-developers-trial-ibc-protocol-to-enhance-ethereum-interoperability
MediaCosmos developers are advancing efforts to enhance the Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) protocol by extending its capabilities to Ethereum.
Vitalik Buterin Demonstrates New Privacy Pools Feature on Ethereum
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/vitalik-buterin-demonstrates-new-privacy-pools-feature-on-ethereum
MediaA new privacy tool named Privacy Pools has launched on the Ethereum blockchain.
Elon Musk Denies U.S. Government Plans To Use Dogecoin, Cryptocurrency Drops 3%
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/elon-musk-denies-us-government-plans-to-use-dogecoin-cryptocurrency-drops-3percent
MediaElon Musk clarified that the U.S. government has no intention of adopting Dogecoin, despite rumors sparked by the creation of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
NFT Marketplace X2Y2 To Shut Down After 3 Years as Trading Volume Drops 90%
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/nft-marketplace-x2y2-to-shut-down-after-3-years-as-trading-volume-drops-90percent
MediaNFT marketplace X2Y2 will shut down its trading platform on April 30 after three years of operation.
Bitcoin, Crypto Prices Slide as Trade Tariffs and Inflation Risks Grow
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-crypto-prices-slide-as-trade-tariffs-and-inflation-risks-grow
MediaBitcoin has dropped to $82,100, Ethereum to $1,790, and XRP to $2.13, extending losses alongside U.S. stock futures as investors react to rising trade tensions and inflation concerns.
MARA Holdings Announces $2 Billion Stock Offering To Expand Bitcoin Holdings
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/mara-holdings-announces-dollar2-billion-stock-offering-to-expand-bitcoin-holdings
MediaMARA Holdings Inc. (MARA), a prominent Bitcoin mining company, has announced plans to offer up to $2 billion in stock to finance additional Bitcoin purchases.
🎨 Sogni has cracked the code: Ownership for Web2 artists without the Web3 headache.
Their platform has exploded to 33M+ images created, 60,000 installs, and 330K users! Sogni is silently leading the Web2-to-Web3 creative renaissance with zero crypto friction (CMC Labs: Partnership)
The smart ones are already here 👉 https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/the-creative-economy-meets-depin-how-sogni-ai-is-bringing-artists-into-web3
Crypto Market Cycle Permanently Shifted, Says Polygon Founder Sandeep Nailwal
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/crypto-market-cycle-permanently-shifted-says-polygon-founder-sandeep-nailwal
MediaThe traditional four-year crypto market cycle, once closely tied to Bitcoin halving events, is no longer as predictable as it once was.
Vitalik Buterin’s Viral ‘Meow’ at Robot Sparks Ethereum Price Speculation as ETH Drops Below $2,000
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/vitalik-buterins-viral-meow-at-robot-sparks-ethereum-price-speculation-as-eth-drops-below-dollar2000
MediaVitalik Buterin, Ethereum's co-founder, went viral after a video surfaced showing him kneeling in front of a robot and making what sounded like a “meow” noise.
CZ's Dog-Themed Broccoli Meme Coin Gains 20% in 24 Hours
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/czs-dog-themed-broccoli-meme-coin-gains-20percent-in-24-hours
MediaBroccoli ($BROCCOLI), a meme-based crypto inspired by the dog of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ), has experienced a notable price increase of 20% in just one day.
Dunamu Boosts Shareholder Dividends 3x Following 85% Increase in Annual Profits
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/dunamu-boosts-shareholder-dividends-3x-following-85percent-increase-in-annual-profits
MediaDunamu, the parent company of South Korea's leading crypto exchange Upbit, has announced a substantial increase in shareholder dividends.
BlackRock Launches Bitcoin ETP in Europe, Marking Key Step for Institutional Adoption Despite Modest Inflows
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/blackrock-launches-bitcoin-etp-in-europe-marking-key-step-for-institutional-adoption-despite-modest-inflows
MediaBlackRock has launched its iShares Bitcoin exchange-traded product (ETP) in Europe, marking a significant moment for Bitcoin’s institutional adoption in the region.
Elizabeth Warren Grills Trump’s SEC Pick Over $25 Million Stake and Crypto Ties
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/elizabeth-warren-grills-trumps-sec-pick-over-dollar25-million-stake-and-crypto-ties
MediaSen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) confronted Paul Atkins, President Donald Trump’s nominee for SEC chair, over his financial ties and potential conflicts of interest.
Ghibli-Style AI Image Trend Triggers 40,000% Surge in Solana Meme Coins
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/ghibli-style-ai-image-trend-triggers-40000percent-surge-in-solana-meme-coins
MediaA wave of Studio Ghibli-inspired images has taken over social media after OpenAI’s latest update to its ChatGPT-4o model.
Interactive Brokers Adds SOL, XRP, ADA, and DOGE to Its Crypto Trading Platform
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/interactive-brokers-adds-sol-xrp-ada-and-doge-to-its-crypto-trading-platform
MediaInteractive Brokers has announced the addition of four new cryptocurrencies—Solana (SOL), XRP, Cardano (ADA), and Dogecoin (DOGE)—to its trading platform.
📈 BNB Chain's trading volume skyrockets +659% after its liquidity campaign!
PancakeSwap dominates with $1.49B in 24-hour volume, surpassing Uniswap and holding 90% of BNB Chain's DEX market.
Read the full analysis 👉 https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bnb-chain-trading-volume-spikes-659percent-following-second-liquidity-support-campaign