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Ethereum's Zora Platform Announces ZORA Token Release on April 23
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/ethereums-zora-platform-announces-zora-token-release-on-april-23
MediaZora, an Ethereum-based platform recognized for its focus on non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and creator-centric content, has announced the launch of its native token.
Hyperliquid Captures 70% of On-Chain Perpetual Futures Market With $175 Billion Monthly Volume
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/hyperliquid-captures-70percent-of-on-chain-perpetual-futures-market-with-dollar175-billion-monthly-volume
MediaHyperliquid has taken a dominant position in the on-chain perpetual futures market, accounting for 70% of the total market share in recent weeks.
Bitcoin Surges 33% in 273 Days Since 2024 Halving, Driven by ETFs and Institutional Demand Despite Global Trade Tensions
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-surges-33percent-in-273-days-since-2024-halving-driven-by-etfs-and-institutional-demand-despite-global-trade-tensions
MediaBitcoin has surged over 33% since its April 2024 halving, where the block reward dropped from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC.
CMC Research Hints at Potential ETH Rebound and BTC Breakout in Q2
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/cmc-research-hints-at-potential-eth-rebound-and-btc-breakout-in-q2
MediaEthereum signals Q2 recovery potential as Bitcoin nears breakout territory, CMC reports.
Kraken Exchange Confirms Binance Coin ($BNB) Listing With Multiple Trading Options on April 22
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/kraken-exchange-confirms-binance-coin-dollarbnb-listing-with-multiple-trading-options-on-april-22
MediaKraken Exchange has announced the upcoming listing of Binance Coin (BNB), set to go live on April 22.
Binance Introduces Initia (INIT) on Launchpool To Farm by Locking BNB, FDUSD, and USDC
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/binance-introduces-initia-init-on-launchpool-to-farm-by-locking-bnb-fdusd-and-usdc
MediaBinance has announced the launch of its 68th project on the Binance Launchpool, featuring Initia (INIT), an omni-chain rollups network designed to enhance the capabilities of appchains.
Ethereum Transaction Fees Reach Lowest Level in Five Years Amid Decreased Activity
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/ethereum-transaction-fees-reach-lowest-level-in-five-years-amid-decreased-activity
MediaTransaction fees on the Ethereum blockchain have fallen to their lowest levels since 2020, currently averaging around $0.168 per transaction.
Russia Eyes National Stablecoin After $27M in USDT Frozen Over Sanctions Violation
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/russia-eyes-national-stablecoin-after-dollar27m-in-usdt-frozen-over-sanctions-violation
MediaRussian officials are reconsidering the country’s reliance on foreign-issued stablecoins after wallets linked to the sanctioned crypto exchange Garantex were frozen.
Mantra Token Plunges 90% After $227 Million Moved to Exchanges, Sparking Liquidity and Insider Dumping Concerns
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/mantra-token-plunges-90percent-after-dollar227-million-moved-to-exchanges-sparking-liquidity-and-insider-dumping-concerns
MediaMantra’s OM token crashed by over 90% on April 13, falling from around $6.30 to under $0.50 in a matter of hours.
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Coinbase Reports 41% Drop in Altcoin Market, Predicts Potential Crypto Rebound by Q3 2025
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/coinbase-reports-41percent-drop-in-altcoin-market-predicts-potential-crypto-rebound-by-q3-2025
MediaCoinbase’s latest market report paints a mixed picture for the crypto market, showing signs of decline but also potential for recovery later in the year.
U.S. Bitcoin Purchase of 1 Million Coins Could Push Price to $1 Million, Says Policy Institute
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/us-bitcoin-purchase-of-1-million-coins-could-push-price-to-dollar1-million-says-policy-institute
MediaThe Bitcoin Policy Institute has suggested that Bitcoin could reach a price of $1 million if the U.S. government were to purchase 1 million BTC.
Semler Scientific Reports $42 Million Loss on Bitcoin, Plans $500 Million Stock Sale
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/semler-scientific-reports-dollar42-million-loss-on-bitcoin-plans-dollar500-million-stock-sale
MediaSemler Scientific, a healthcare technology firm, has reported significant paper losses on its Bitcoin investments, amounting to approximately $41.8 million since Dec. 31, 2022.
$PAWS Airdrop Update: Token Redistribution Announced
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/dollarpaws-airdrop-update-token-redistribution-announced
MediaThe $PAWS project team has announced significant changes to its recent airdrop initiative, affecting participants who were previously excluded from the distribution list.
Janover Doubles Solana Holdings to $21M, Sees 1,700% Stock Surge After Crypto Pivot
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/janover-doubles-solana-holdings-to-dollar21m-sees-1700percent-stock-surge-after-crypto-pivot
MediaJanover, a real estate-focused fintech company, has ramped up its investments in Solana (SOL), now holding a total of 163,651 tokens, valued at approximately $21.2 million.
Dogecoin Holders Mark 4/20 ‘Dogeday’ as SEC Reviews ETF Applications
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/dogecoin-holders-mark-420-dogeday-as-sec-reviews-etf-applications
MediaDogecoin holders marked April 20 as “Dogeday,” a community-driven celebration that started in 2021 and coincides with International Weed Day.
VOXEL Token Soars Over 200% in 30 Minutes on Bitget, Triggers $12.7 Billion Trading Frenzy and Exchange Review
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/voxel-token-soars-over-200percent-in-30-minutes-on-bitget-triggers-dollar127-billion-trading-frenzy-and-exchange-review
MediaOn April 20, 2025, gaming token VOXEL experienced an abrupt surge of over 200% within 30 minutes.
Ethereum May Replace EVM With RISC-V, Says Vitalik Buterin
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/ethereum-may-replace-evm-with-risc-v-says-vitalik-buterin
MediaEthereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has proposed a major change to the network’s execution layer: replacing the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) bytecode with the RISC-V instruction set.
Binance Announces Availability of Balance (EPT) on Alpha and Future
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/binance-announces-availability-of-balance-ept-on-alpha-and-future
MediaBinance has announced the upcoming availability of Balance (EPT) for trading on its Alpha platform, set to begin on April 21, 2025, at noon UTC.
Ripple Partners With HashKey Capital To Launch XRP Tracker Fund in Asia
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/ripple-partners-with-hashkey-capital-to-launch-xrp-tracker-fund-in-asia
MediaRipple has announced a collaboration with HashKey Capital to launch the HashKey XRP Tracker Fund, the first investment fund in Asia designed to track the performance of XRP.
Coinbase Clarifies Base's Non-Involvement in Meme Coin that Crashed by $15 Million
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/coinbase-clarifies-bases-non-involvement-in-meme-coin-that-crashed-by-dollar15-million
MediaCoinbase has clarified that its blockchain network, Base, did not officially launch a token following significant backlash over a recently shared meme coin.
Babylon Labs Sees $1.26 Billion in Bitcoin Unstaked, Dropping TVL by 32%
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/babylon-labs-sees-dollar126-billion-in-bitcoin-unstaked-dropping-tvl-by-32percent
MediaBabylon Labs has seen its total value locked (TVL) drop by 32%, following the unstaking of $1.26 billion in Bitcoin from its platform.
Bitcoin Price Stays Flat at $85,000 as Market Faces Uncertainty From Trump's Tariffs and Fed's Inaction
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-price-stays-flat-at-dollar85000-as-market-faces-uncertainty-from-trumps-tariffs-and-feds-inaction
MediaBitcoin’s price has been stable around $85,000 in recent days, showing minimal movement despite broader market uncertainty.
Bybit To Shut Down Several Web3 Services by May 2025 Following $1.4 Billion Hack and Strategic Overhaul
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bybit-to-shut-down-several-web3-services-by-may-2025-following-dollar14-billion-hack-and-strategic-overhaul
MediaBybit is shutting down a major portion of its Web3 portfolio, including its NFT marketplace, wallets, and several decentralized services.
Solana, Cardano, and Avalanche Lead Market Declines While Solana Ecosystem Sees Regulatory Gains
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/solana-cardano-and-avalanche-lead-market-declines-while-solana-ecosystem-sees-regulatory-gains
MediaSolana, Cardano, and Avalanche are currently leading the cryptocurrency market losses, with each experiencing drops of over 5% in the past 24 hours.
Bitcoin Drops 1.5% as Powell Signals Uncertainty on Rates, Support for Stablecoin Legislation, and Loosening of Crypto Rules for Banks
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-drops-15percent-as-powell-signals-uncertainty-on-rates-support-for-stablecoin-legislation-and-loosening-of-crypto-rules-for-banks
MediaBitcoin dipped 1.5% to $83,700 during remarks by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at the Economic Club of Chicago on Wednesday.
Raydium Launches Token Tool To Compete With Pump.fun After $31.7B Shift in Trading Volume
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/raydium-launches-token-tool-to-compete-with-pumpfun-after-dollar317b-shift-in-trading-volume
MediaRaydium has introduced LaunchLab, a new platform for launching tokens, marking a clear shift in its relationship with Pump.fun.
OKX Announces U.S. Expansion After $500 Million Settlement With DOJ
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/okx-announces-us-expansion-after-dollar500-million-settlement-with-doj
MediaOKX has announced its expansion into the U.S. market, launching a centralized trading platform and its OKX wallet.
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PumpSwap DEX Hits $2.5 Billion in Weekly Trades, 500 Wallets Earn $1 Million or More in Meme Coin Surge
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/pumpswap-dex-hits-dollar25-billion-in-weekly-trades-500-wallets-earn-dollar1-million-or-more-in-meme-coin-surge
MediaPumpSwap, a decentralized exchange (DEX) by Pump.fun, processed $2.5 billion in trades during the week of April 6, reflecting a 40% increase from the previous week.