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Canada To Launch 4 Spot Solana ETFs on April 16, Beating U.S. to Market
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/canada-to-launch-4-spot-solana-etfs-on-april-16-beating-us-to-market
MediaFour asset managers—Purpose, Evolve, CI, and 3iQ—are set to launch spot Solana exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in Canada on April 16.
ZKsync Confirms $5 Million Token Theft After Admin Wallet Compromised, ZK Price Falls 20%
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/zksync-confirms-dollar5-million-token-theft-after-admin-wallet-compromised-zk-price-falls-20percent
MediaOn April 15, 2025, ZKsync confirmed that $5 million worth of ZK tokens were stolen after an admin wallet linked to the project’s airdrop contracts was compromised.
Two Key Factors Position XRP Favorably for SEC Spot ETF Approval, Analysts Say
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/two-key-factors-position-xrp-favorably-for-sec-spot-etf-approval-analysts-say
MediaAnalysts at Kaiko have identified key factors that position XRP ahead of other cryptocurrencies for potential spot ETF approval by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Crypto Lending Drops 43% From 2021 Peak as DeFi Borrowing Jumps 959% Since 2022 Low
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/crypto-lending-drops-43percent-from-2021-peak-as-defi-borrowing-jumps-959percent-since-2022-low
MediaThe size of the crypto lending market has fallen by over 43% from its 2021 high of $64.4 billion, dropping to $36.5 billion by the end of the fourth quarter of 2024.
Mantra CEO Denies Insider Selling and Outlines Recovery Plan for OM Token After 90% Drop
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/mantra-ceo-denies-insider-selling-and-outlines-recovery-plan-for-om-token-after-90percent-drop
MediaMantra CEO John Mullin addressed the recent collapse of the OM token in an AMA session.
BloomBeans Launches $150 Million Airdrop for New Decentralized Financial System
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bloombeans-launches-dollar150-million-airdrop-for-new-decentralized-financial-system
MediaBloomBeans.io has announced a major initiative to launch a decentralized financial system, aiming to replicate a significant portion of the global financial framework.
Investors of Mantra Refute Claims of OM Token Dumping Ahead of Crash Despite Arkham Findings
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/investors-of-mantra-refute-claims-of-om-token-dumping-ahead-of-crash-despite-arkham-findings
MediaMantra is under scrutiny following the recent collapse of its OM token, which experienced a sharp decline on April 13.
Mantra Token Plummets 90%: Team Blames Exchange Liquidations as Market Cap Shrinks to $683 Million
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/mantra-token-plummets-90percent-team-blames-exchange-liquidations-as-market-cap-shrinks-to-dollar683-million
MediaMantra's OM token crashes 90% overnight to $0.70, wiping billions in value as team blames 'reckless' exchange liquidations rather than internal actions.
Federal Reserve Prepared To Intervene in Financial Markets if Liquidity Issues Arise, Says Boston Fed President
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/federal-reserve-prepared-to-intervene-in-financial-markets-if-liquidity-issues-arise-says-boston-fed-president
MediaThe U.S. Federal Reserve, represented by Boston Fed President Susan Collins, has stated it is prepared to intervene in financial markets if necessary.
Trump Grants Tariff Exemptions on 20 Tech Products, Including Phones, Chips and Laptops
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/trump-grants-tariff-exemptions-on-20-tech-products-including-phones-chips-and-laptops
MediaPresident Donald Trump has announced exemptions from tariffs for a range of technology products, including smartphones, laptops, chips, and other electronics.
SEC and Ripple Agree To Pause Appeals in XRP Case Amid Settlement Talks
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/sec-and-ripple-agree-to-pause-appeals-in-xrp-case-amid-settlement-talks
MediaThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and blockchain payments firm Ripple Labs have jointly filed a motion to pause their appeals in the ongoing legal battle surrounding XRP.
Cardano's Charles Hoskinson Reveals Plans for Airdrop to 37 Million Users
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/cardanos-charles-hoskinson-reveals-plans-for-airdrop-to-37-million-users
MediaDuring the recent Paris Blockchain Week on April 9, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson revealed plans for a significant airdrop associated with the Midnight sidechain project.
Bitcoin and Ethereum Prices Rise as U.S. Inflation Drops to 2.4% in March
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-and-ethereum-prices-rise-as-us-inflation-drops-to-24percent-in-march
MediaBitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies surged after the latest U.S. inflation data showed a smaller-than-expected rise.
Cardano Founder Charles Hoskinson Predicts Bitcoin Could Reach $250,000 by End of 2025, Cites Stablecoin Legislation and Growing Adoption
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/cardano-founder-charles-hoskinson-predicts-bitcoin-could-reach-dollar250000-by-end-of-2025-cites-stablecoin-legislation-and-growing-adoption
MediaCharles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano, has predicted that Bitcoin could reach $250,000 by the end of this year or next.
Bitwise Confirms $200K Bitcoin Projection Amid Ongoing Trade Dispute
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitwise-confirms-dollar200k-bitcoin-projection-amid-ongoing-trade-dispute
MediaInvestment firm Bitwise has reaffirmed its prediction that Bitcoin could reach $200,000 by the end of 2025, despite ongoing global trade tensions.
Bitcoin Climbs 7% to $86,000 as Stocks Fall, Inflation Cools, and Corporate Holdings Rise 16%
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-climbs-7percent-to-dollar86000-as-stocks-fall-inflation-cools-and-corporate-holdings-rise-16percent
MediaBitcoin has shown unusual strength against a backdrop of economic instability, with its price climbing nearly 7% over the past week to reach around $84,000 and even briefly touching $86,000.
Bitcoin Holdings Among Public Firms Rise 16% in First Quarter, Reports Bitwise
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-holdings-among-public-firms-rise-16percent-in-first-quarter-reports-bitwise
MediaIn the first quarter of 2025, Bitcoin holdings among publicly traded companies surged by 16.1%, according to a report from Bitwise.
Pi Ad Network Now Accepting Applications From All Ecosystem Apps
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/pi-ad-network-now-accepting-applications-from-all-ecosystem-apps
MediaThe Pi Network has announced the expansion of its Pi Ad Network, which is now open for applications from all developers whose apps are listed in the Mainnet Ecosystem Interface.
Kraken Launches Commission-Free Trading for 11,000 Stocks and ETFs for U.S. Users
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/kraken-launches-commission-free-trading-for-11000-stocks-and-etfs-for-us-users
MediaKraken has launched commission-free trading for over 11,000 U.S.-listed stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), expanding beyond cryptocurrency.
Bybit CEO Denies Claims of $1.4M Listing Fees, Student Promotions as Bitget Confirms 28 Hires Through Campus Program
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bybit-ceo-denies-claims-of-dollar14m-listing-fees-student-promotions-as-bitget-confirms-28-hires-through-campus-program
MediaBybit CEO Denies Claims of $1.4M Listing Fees.
CoinShares Reports $795 Million in Weekly Crypto Fund Outflows Due to Trump Tariffs
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/coinshares-reports-dollar795-million-in-weekly-crypto-fund-outflows-due-to-trump-tariffs
MediaGlobal crypto investment products faced substantial outflows for the second consecutive week, with approximately $795 million exiting funds last week, according to data from CoinShares.
$VULT Token Launch: Vultisig Announces Whitelist Phase and Same-Day Kraken Listing
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/dollarvult-token-launch-vultisig-announces-whitelist-phase-and-same-day-kraken-listing
MediaThe first seedless, institutional-grade multi-chain wallet reveals token launch details with same-day Kraken listing and immediate staking rewards.
Bitcoiners First To Challenge U.S. Economic Data, Claiming Government Figures Are Inaccurate
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoiners-first-to-challenge-us-economic-data-claiming-government-figures-are-inaccurate
MediaBitcoin supporters have long raised concerns about the accuracy of U.S. economic data, and recent events seem to validate their position.
Bitcoin Forecasts Suggest $1.8 Million by 2035 as Gold Outperforms and Investors Shift Strategies
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-forecasts-suggest-dollar18-million-by-2035-as-gold-outperforms-and-investors-shift-strategies
MediaBitcoin is still expected to hit $1.8 million by 2035, despite recent price drops and reduced investor interest driven by global trade tensions.
Social Security Shifts to X for Public Updates After Cutting 7,000 Jobs and Closing 6 Regional Offices
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/social-security-shifts-to-x-for-public-updates-after-cutting-7000-jobs-and-closing-6-regional-offices
MediaThe Social Security Administration (SSA) has begun shifting all its public communication to the platform X, owned by Elon Musk, following internal restructuring and staffing reductions.
BlackRock Announces $3 Billion in Digital Asset Inflows for Q1 2025
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/blackrock-announces-dollar3-billion-in-digital-asset-inflows-for-q1-2025
MediaBlackRock has announced significant financial results for the first quarter of 2025.
Tariffs, Inflation, and Dollar Weakness Could Push Bitcoin Higher, Says Grayscale
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/tariffs-inflation-and-dollar-weakness-could-push-bitcoin-higher-says-grayscale
MediaBitcoin is currently trading at $79,150, showing a modest 1.8% gain in the last 24 hours, although it remains down about 4% over the past week.
Bitcoin Surges to $82.7K, but Experts Warn of Potential Bull Trap as U.S.-China Trade War Escalates
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-surges-to-dollar827k-but-experts-warn-of-potential-bull-trap-as-us-china-trade-war-escalates
MediaBitcoin surged to $82,700 recently, causing excitement in the crypto market.
SEC Allows Options Trading on Spot Ethereum ETFs Including BlackRock, Grayscale and Bitwise
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/sec-allows-options-trading-on-spot-ethereum-etfs-including-blackrock-grayscale-and-bitwise
MediaThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved options trading on several spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Paul Atkins Appointed as SEC Chair by U.S. Senate Under Trump Administration
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/paul-atkins-appointed-as-sec-chair-by-us-senate-under-trump-administration
MediaThe U.S. Senate has confirmed Paul Atkins, also known as "Crypto Paul," as the chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) following a 52-44 vote on April 9.