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Total Crypto Market Cap Breaks Above $3T For The First Time In 58 Days 🔥
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U.S. on Verge of AI Superpower, Says Treasury Chief Bessent
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Bitcoin Market Braces for Strategic Crypto Reserve Update, K33 Flags Bullish Signals
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PYUSD Clears Regulatory Hurdle as SEC Ends Inquiry
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Arthur Hayes Reaffirms $1M Bitcoin Call by 2028
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Crypto Crime Report Flags $649B in High-Risk Stablecoin Transfers
A new report by #crypto compliance firm Bitrace reveals that $649 billion worth of #stablecoins flowed through high-risk blockchain addresses in 2024—accounting for 5.14% of all stablecoin transactions that year.
$USDT on the $TRX network dominated high-risk flows, while $USDC saw a growing share, especially in online gambling. Bitrace linked $217.8 billion to gambling platforms and $86.3 billion to money laundering.
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#SEC Delays Verdict on Franklin's XRP and Bitwise Dogecoin ETFs
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed its decisions on two high-profile crypto ETFs. A final ruling on the Bitwise $DOGE ETF is now expected by June 15, while the Franklin $XRP Fund decision is due by June 17.
Full Story: https://coinmarketcap.com/community/post/357868789
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🔹 MicroStrategy buys 15,355 BTC for $1.42B.
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Bitcoin Treasury Firms Positioning for $200 Trillion Market as Hyperbitcoinization Gains Momentum, Says Adam Back
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-treasury-firms-positioning-for-dollar200-trillion-market-as-hyperbitcoinization-gains-momentum-says-adam-back
MediaInvestment firms specializing in Bitcoin are positioning themselves to lead the way in the push toward a potential global shift in currency systems.
Loopscale Loses $5.8 Million in Exploit Two Weeks After Launch, Halts Key Operations
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/loopscale-loses-dollar58-million-in-exploit-two-weeks-after-launch-halts-key-operations
MediaSolana-based lending protocol Loopscale was exploited for $5.8 million on Saturday, about two weeks after its launch on April 10.
Binance Alpha To List EthSign (SIGN) on April 28, Announces Airdrop for Eligible Users
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/binance-alpha-to-list-ethsign-sign-on-april-28-announces-airdrop-for-eligible-users
MediaBinance Alpha has confirmed it will be the first exchange to list EthSign (SIGN), with trading set to commence on April 28, 2025.
Shares of Cantor Equity Soar 134% Following Planned Merger With Bitcoin Company Worth $3.9 Billion
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/shares-of-cantor-equity-soar-134percent-following-planned-merger-with-bitcoin-company-worth-dollar39-billion
MediaShares of Cantor Equity Partners (CEP) experienced a significant surge of 134% over the past week, with a notable 50% increase on Thursday.
Hacker Accepts 10% Bounty and Returns Nearly $5M Stolen from ZKsync Airdrop Exploit
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/hacker-accepts-10percent-bounty-and-returns-nearly-dollar5m-stolen-from-zksync-airdrop-exploit
MediaA hacker who exploited ZKsync’s airdrop contract vulnerability on April 15 has returned nearly $5.7 million in stolen tokens after accepting a 10% bounty.
Serbia's Prince Filip Predicts Bitcoin Price Surge, Warns of Market Suppression Before Major Rally
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/serbias-prince-filip-predicts-bitcoin-price-surge-warns-of-market-suppression-before-major-rally
MediaSerbia’s Prince Filip Karađorđević believes Bitcoin is being held back by market forces but expects a massive surge in its price.
CME To Launch XRP Futures on May 19, Expanding Crypto Offerings to 4th Major Asset
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/cme-to-launch-xrp-futures-on-may-19-expanding-crypto-offerings-to-4th-major-asset
MediaThe Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group is set to launch XRP futures contracts on May 19.
DeFi Hacks Cost Crypto Sector $92M in April, Says Immunefi
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Eric Trump Warns Banks Could Be ‘Extinct in 10 Years’ Without Crypto Adoption
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VIRTUAL and AI16Z Lead AI Token Surge Amid Crypto Market Recovery
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$BTC Sees $21.5B Surge in Hot Supply Amid Rising Short-Term Holder Activity
Bitcoin’s “hot supply”—coins moved within the past week—has surged to nearly $40 billion, doubling from late March lows, according to Glassnode. This marks the highest short-term holder activity since February and signals a sharp influx of speculative capital.
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#Solana Gets 1inch Integration as DEX Wars Intensify
Decentralized exchange aggregator 1inch has launched on Solana, allowing trades of over 1 million Solana-based tokens via its DApp. The integration introduces the 1inch Fusion protocol to Solana, enabling low-cost, MEV-protected swaps with optimized execution via Dutch auctions.
Full Story: https://coinmarketcap.com/community/post/357862990
Canada Elects Bitcoin Critic Mark Carney, Defeating Pro-Crypto Opponent
Mark Carney has won Monday’s Canadian federal election, defeating Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre. A former Bank of England governor and vocal Bitcoin skeptic, Carney will remain prime minister after assuming the role from Justin Trudeau in March.
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SEC's Hester Peirce Compares U.S. Crypto Rules to 'Floor is Lava' Game, Urges Clearer Regulations
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/secs-hester-peirce-compares-us-crypto-rules-to-floor-is-lava-game-urges-clearer-regulations
MediaSEC Commissioner Hester Peirce criticized the current state of crypto regulation in the U.S., comparing it to the children’s game "the floor is lava."
Trump Proposes Substantial Federal Tax Cuts, Claims Tariffs Will Replace Income Taxes
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/trump-proposes-substantial-federal-tax-cuts-claims-tariffs-will-replace-income-taxes
MediaPresident Donald Trump has doubled down on his proposal to cut or even eliminate federal income taxes, claiming that tariffs will replace the current tax system.
ProShares Set To Launch 3 Leveraged and Short XRP Futures ETFs on April 30 After SEC Review
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/proshares-set-to-launch-3-leveraged-and-short-xrp-futures-etfs-on-april-30-after-sec-review
MediaProShares is launching three new futures-based XRP ETFs on April 30, 2025, after receiving tacit approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
ARK Invest Raises Bitcoin Bull Case Target to $2.4 Million for 2030
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/ark-invest-raises-bitcoin-bull-case-target-to-dollar24-million-for-2030
MediaARK Invest has significantly revised its price forecast for Bitcoin, projecting a potential rise to $2.4 million by the end of 2030.
🔥 Vanilla Finance launches Super Perpetuals on BNB Chain, offering unprecedented 10,000x leverage with zero liquidation risk.
Already amassing $37B in trading volume and 1.4M active traders, they're revolutionizing on-chain trading infrastructure.
Learn more 👉 https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/vanilla-launches-10000x-leverage-super-perpetuals-on-bnb-chain
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TON Foundation Appoints MoonPay Co-Founder as CEO After 46% Token Drop and 400 Million Investment Boost
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/ton-foundation-appoints-moonpay-co-founder-as-ceo-after-46percent-token-drop-and-400-million-investment-boost
MediaThe TON Foundation has appointed Maximilian Crown, co-founder of MoonPay, as its new CEO, following a period of slowed activity on its blockchain.
Bitcoin Reserves on Exchanges Drop to Lowest Level in Over Six Years as Public Companies Purchase 425,000 BTC
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-reserves-on-exchanges-drop-to-lowest-level-in-over-six-years-as-public-companies-purchase-425000-btc
MediaBitcoin reserves on exchanges have dropped to their lowest levels since November 2018, with a significant decrease observed since November 2024.
Vanilla Launches 10,000x Leverage Super Perpetuals on BNB Chain
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/vanilla-launches-10000x-leverage-super-perpetuals-on-bnb-chain
MediaVanilla Finance launches Super Perpetuals on BNB Chain, offering 10,000x leverage with no liquidation risk after achieving $37B in trading volume.