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BABY Token Airdrop Set To Launch With Babylon Genesis Network
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/baby-token-airdrop-set-to-launch-with-babylon-genesis-network
MediaThe Babylon Foundation, associated with the Bitcoin staking protocol Babylon, has announced an airdrop of its native governance token, BABY.
Clanker Achieves $13 Million in Revenue from 200,000 Tokens on Base in Five Months
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/clanker-achieves-dollar13-million-in-revenue-from-200000-tokens-on-base-in-five-months
MediaClanker, a token launchpad operating on the Base blockchain, has reported earning over $13 million in revenue within the first five months of its launch in November.
U.S. House Financial Services Committee Approves 2 Key Bills on Anti-CBDC Legislation and Stablecoin Regulation
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/us-house-financial-services-committee-approves-2-key-bills-on-anti-cbdc-legislation-and-stablecoin-regulation
MediaOn April 2, 2025, the U.S. House Financial Services Committee passed the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, a bill introduced by House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, by a 27-22 vote.
Trump's New Tariffs Shake Global Markets, Bitcoin and Solana See Major Declines
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/trumps-new-tariffs-shake-global-markets-bitcoin-and-solana-see-major-declines
MediaPresident Donald Trump’s recent announcement of new tariffs has sent ripples through global markets, affecting everything from traditional stocks to digital assets.
Bitcoin Drops to $82,000 After Trump’s Tariff Announcement, Analysts Predict Buying Opportunity
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-drops-to-dollar82000-after-trumps-tariff-announcement-analysts-predict-buying-opportunity
MediaBitcoin’s price saw sharp movements following President Donald Trump’s announcement of sweeping tariffs on April 2.
Overwhelming Support for Stablecoin Transparency Bill in House Committee
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/overwhelming-support-for-stablecoin-transparency-bill-in-house-committee
MediaThe House Financial Services Committee voted on Wednesday to advance the Stablecoin Transparency and Accountability for a Better Ledger Economy Act, also known as the STABLE Act.
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Bitcoin Sales at $109K Record Remain Well Below Previous Cycle Peaks, Glassnode Reports
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-sales-at-dollar109k-record-remain-well-below-previous-cycle-peaks-glassnode-reports
MediaBitcoin hit a record high of $109,000 earlier this year, but the level of sales remains far below the peaks seen in previous cycles.
Pump.fun Launches PumpFi To Fund Meme Coins and NFTs
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/pumpfun-launches-pumpfi-to-fund-meme-coins-and-nfts
MediaPump.fun has introduced PumpFi, an on-chain lending platform designed to help users finance the purchase of meme coins and NFTs.
USDC Payments Accepted by Sony Electronics Singapore Through Crypto.com Partnership
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/usdc-payments-accepted-by-sony-electronics-singapore-through-cryptocom-partnership
MediaSony Electronics Singapore has announced the acceptance of USDC stablecoin payments through a partnership with Crypto.com.
Japan's SMBC Plans Stablecoin Development With Ava Labs Collaboration
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/japans-smbc-plans-stablecoin-development-with-ava-labs-collaboration
MediaJapan's Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), the nation's second-largest bank, is set to explore the launch of its own stablecoin.
Trump-Linked USD1 Stablecoin Raises Concerns Over U.S. Stablecoin Legislation and Potential Conflicts of Interest
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/trump-linked-usd1-stablecoin-raises-concerns-over-us-stablecoin-legislation-and-potential-conflicts-of-interest
MediaThe launch of USD1, a U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin by World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a cryptocurrency platform linked to President Donald Trump’s family, is raising concerns in Congress.
Grayscale Files To Convert $600 Million Crypto Fund Into ETF, Expanding Access to Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/grayscale-files-to-convert-dollar600-million-crypto-fund-into-etf-expanding-access-to-bitcoin-ethereum-and-xrp
MediaGrayscale Investments has filed to convert its private Digital Large Cap Fund into an exchange-traded fund (ETF).
Crypto Hacks Soar to $1.63 Billion in Q1 2025, Bybit and Phemex Among Biggest Targets
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/crypto-hacks-soar-to-dollar163-billion-in-q1-2025-bybit-and-phemex-among-biggest-targets
MediaHackers stole $1.63 billion in cryptocurrency in the first quarter of 2025, a 131% increase from Q1 2024’s $706 million, according to blockchain security firms PeckShield and Immunefi.
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.
DeFi TVL Falls Below $95 Billion, Down 30% From December Levels
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/defi-tvl-falls-below-dollar95-billion-down-30percent-from-december-levels
MediaThe total value locked (TVL) in decentralized finance (DeFi) has experienced a significant decline, falling over 30% since its peak in December 2022.
🚀 BNB Chain announces the 16 projects selected for MVB Season 9 Accelerator Program!
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Learn more 👉 https://www.bnbchain.org/en/blog/meet-the-most-valuable-builder-mvb-season-9-cohort
UAE-based Crypto Firm CLS Global Fined $428,000 for Wash Trading Scheme in U.S. Markets
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/uae-based-crypto-firm-cls-global-fined-dollar428000-for-wash-trading-scheme-in-us-markets
MediaCLS Global, a UAE-based financial services firm, has been fined $428,059 after admitting to wash trading in U.S. cryptocurrency markets.
Trump Announces Tariffs on 180 Countries, Official Meme Coin Drops 16% Following "Liberation Day" Speech
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/trump-announces-tariffs-on-180-countries-official-meme-coin-drops-16percent-following-liberation-day-speech
MediaDonald Trump’s “Liberation Day” announcement introduced tariffs on over 180 countries, leading to sharp market reactions.
Avalanche Expected To Outperform Bitcoin by 2029, Says Standard Chartered
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/avalanche-expected-to-outperform-bitcoin-by-2029-says-standard-chartered
MediaStandard Chartered has released a report predicting significant price increases for Avalanche’s AVAX token, which could see a rise to $250 by the end of 2029.
Bitcoin Faces Potential Slide to $71K Amid Impact of Trump Tariffs on U.S. Economy
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-faces-potential-slide-to-dollar71k-amid-impact-of-trump-tariffs-on-us-economy
MediaBitcoin (BTC) is under significant pressure following President Donald Trump's announcement of new trade tariffs, raising concerns among investors about a potential decline to $71,000.
70% Chance Crypto Market Will Bottom Before June as Trade Fears Weigh on Investor Sentiment
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/70percent-chance-crypto-market-will-bottom-before-june-as-trade-fears-weigh-on-investor-sentiment
MediaThe cryptocurrency market could hit its lowest point within the next two months, with a 70% chance of this happening before June, according to Aurelie Barthere.
Waters Accuses Trump of Pushing Family-Backed Stablecoin, Warns of Conflict in U.S. Crypto Bill Debate
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/waters-accuses-trump-of-pushing-family-backed-stablecoin-warns-of-conflict-in-us-crypto-bill-debate
MediaAt an April 2 hearing, Representative Maxine Waters criticized President Donald Trump’s involvement in cryptocurrency.
Pi Network’s Token Drops 77% to Near All-Time Low as 126.6 Million Coins Unlock in April
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/pi-networks-token-drops-77percent-to-near-all-time-low-as-1266-million-coins-unlock-in-april
MediaPi Network’s token, PI, is nearing its all-time low, trading at $0.6722, just above its February low of $0.6152.
Usual Partners With Sherlock for Unprecedented $16 Million Bug Bounty in Crypto
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/usual-partners-with-sherlock-for-unprecedented-dollar16-million-bug-bounty-in-crypto
MediaUsual has announced a significant bug bounty program offering $16 million to identify critical vulnerabilities within its codebase.
ByteNova AI Powers Up With CMC Labs: Edge AI Meets Web3 Innovation
Imagine AI running at lightning speed on your phone, a factory sensor, or an autonomous vehicle—no cloud required. That’s the magic of ByteNova AI.
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https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bytenova-ai-powers-up-with-cmc-labs-edge-ai-meets-web3-innovation
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Hacker Steals $70 Million in UPC Tokens After Gaining Control of UPCX Smart Contract
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/hacker-steals-dollar70-million-in-upc-tokens-after-gaining-control-of-upcx-smart-contract
MediaA hacker gained unauthorized access to the UPCX payment platform’s smart contract, stealing 18.4 million UPC tokens valued at $70 million.
Coinbase Stock Falls 33% in Worst Quarter Since FTX Collapse as Crypto Market Declines
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/coinbase-stock-falls-33percent-in-worst-quarter-since-ftx-collapse-as-crypto-market-declines
MediaCoinbase shares dropped 33% in the first quarter of 2025, making it the company's worst quarter since FTX collapsed in 2022.
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.