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OKX Halts DEX Aggregator Services Amid Lazarus Group Misuse and EU Investigations
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/okx-halts-dex-aggregator-services-amid-lazarus-group-misuse-and-eu-investigations
MediaOKX has announced the temporary suspension of its decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator services.
DeFi Dungeons Announces $GOLD Tokenomics Ahead of TGE on March 19
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/defi-dungeons-announces-dollargold-tokenomics-ahead-of-tge-on-march-19
MediaDeFi Dungeons, a fantasy idle RPG powered by the Solana blockchain, has unveiled the tokenomics for its core token, $GOLD.
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Bitcoin Price Drops 22% From Record High, Analysts Predict Temporary Shakeout Before Market Rebound
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-price-drops-22percent-from-record-high-analysts-predict-temporary-shakeout-before-market-rebound
MediaBitcoin's price has dropped 22% from its record high of $109,000 on Jan. 20, 2025, the day of Donald Trump's inauguration.
Creator of Libra and Melania Meme Coins Launches New Token WOLF, Loses 99% of Its Value in Two Days
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/creator-of-libra-and-melania-meme-coins-launches-new-token-wolf-loses-99percent-of-its-value-in-two-days
MediaHayden Davis, known for his involvement in several meme coin scams like LIBRA and MELANIA, has launched another token called WOLF, which has already experienced a massive collapse.
How GAIMIN Cloud Is Simplifying Decentralized File Distribution
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/how-gaimin-cloud-is-simplifying-decentralized-file-distribution
MediaRead to find out how GAIMIN is saving their organization thousands of dollars in file distribution costs, using their solution!
RedotPay Secures $40 Million in Series A Funding Amid Rising Crypto Payment Adoption in Asia
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/redotpay-secures-dollar40-million-in-series-a-funding-amid-rising-crypto-payment-adoption-in-asia
MediaHong Kong-based crypto payment platform RedotPay has successfully closed a $40 million Series A funding round, led by Lightspeed with contributions from HSG and Galaxy Ventures.
Solana-Based MMO 'Star Atlas' Aims for 2025 Launch After Surviving FTX Collapse and Financial Setbacks
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/solana-based-mmo-star-atlas-aims-for-2025-launch-after-surviving-ftx-collapse-and-financial-setbacks
MediaSolana-based MMO "Star Atlas," developed by ATMTA, is targeting a launch by the end of 2025.
Bybit CEO Suggests Lower Leverage After Hyperliquid Suffers $4 Million Loss from 50x Trade
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bybit-ceo-suggests-lower-leverage-after-hyperliquid-suffers-dollar4-million-loss-from-50x-trade
MediaOn March 12, 2025, Hyperliquid, a decentralized exchange (DEX), faced a massive $4 million loss after a trader used 50x leverage to create a $270 million Ether (ETH) long position.
Robinhood Lists 3 New Meme Coins as Crypto Trading Expands After Trump’s Election
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/robinhood-lists-3-new-meme-coins-as-crypto-trading-expands-after-trumps-election
MediaRobinhood has added three new meme coins—Pengu (PENGU), Peanut the Squirrel (PNUT), and Popcat (POPCAT)—to its platform, confirming the listings on March 13.
Nebraska Implements New Legislation To Regulate Crypto ATMs and Enhance Consumer Protection
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/nebraska-implements-new-legislation-to-regulate-crypto-atms-and-enhance-consumer-protection
MediaNebraska Governor Jim Pillen has signed into law the "Controllable Electronic Record Fraud Prevention Act," aimed at addressing fraud associated with crypto ATMs.
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U.S. GENIUS Stablecoin Bill Revised With Stricter Provisions, DeFi Executive Warns of Potential CBDC Control
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/us-genius-stablecoin-bill-revised-with-stricter-provisions-defi-executive-warns-of-potential-cbdc-control
The GENIUS Act, introduced by Tennessee Senator Bill Hagerty on Feb. 4, 2025, aims to regulate stablecoins like Tether’s USDT and Circle’s USDC.
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Abu Dhabi’s MGX Invests $2B in Binance, Securing First Institutional Backing for Crypto Giant
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/abu-dhabis-mgx-invests-dollar2b-in-binance-securing-first-institutional-backing-for-crypto-giant
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has secured a $2 billion investment from Abu Dhabi-based investment firm MGX.
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Boinkers Farming Pool Launches on Telegram
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/boinkers-farming-pool-launches-on-telegram
MediaThe Boinkers Farming Pool has officially launched, offering participants an opportunity to engage in the latest parody game within the cryptocurrency space.
Forgotten Runiverse To Launch Early Access With Player-Driven Economy
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/forgotten-runiverse-to-launch-early-access-with-player-driven-economy
MediaForgotten Runiverse, a Web3 MMORPG developed by Bisonic, is set to launch its Early Access later this quarter on both mobile and PC browsers.
Rising $219B Stablecoin Supply Signals Mid-Bull Cycle, Not Market Top, as FOMC Meeting Looms
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/rising-dollar219b-stablecoin-supply-signals-mid-bull-cycle-not-market-top-as-fomc-meeting-looms
MediaThe stablecoin supply in the cryptocurrency market has recently surged to over $219 billion, suggesting that the market is still in the middle of a bull cycle rather than nearing its peak.
Toncoin Open Interest Soars 67% as Telegram’s Pavel Durov Leaves France After Legal Troubles
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/toncoin-open-interest-soars-67percent-as-telegrams-pavel-durov-leaves-france-after-legal-troubles
MediaToncoin's open interest (OI) jumped 67% on March 15, 2025, hitting $169 million after reports emerged that Telegram founder Pavel Durov left France.
Bitcoin Whale Places $368M Short Bet With 40x Leverage Ahead of March 19 Fed Meeting
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-whale-places-dollar368m-short-bet-with-40x-leverage-ahead-of-march-19-fed-meeting
MediaA major Bitcoin whale has placed a $368 million short position with 40x leverage, betting on a price decline in the cryptocurrency.
Pell Network Airdrop and Listing Date Announced
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/pell-network-airdrop-and-listing-date-announced
MediaThe Pell Network has officially announced the opening of its highly anticipated airdrop claim, which commenced on March 13, 2025, at 9 a.m. UTC.
Trump-Backed World Liberty Financial Concludes Token Sale, Securing $550 Million
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/trump-backed-world-liberty-financial-concludes-token-sale-securing-dollar550-million
MediaWorld Liberty Financial (WLFI), a decentralized finance (DeFi) project backed by Donald Trump, has successfully concluded its latest public token sale, raising approximately $550 million.
Wallet in Telegram To Add 50 Tokens and Launch Yield Program in New Update
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/wallet-in-telegram-to-add-50-tokens-and-launch-yield-program-in-new-update
MediaWallet in Telegram, a third-party cryptocurrency wallet within Telegram, is set to roll out a new version of its wallet, adding 50 new tokens and introducing an "Earn" feature for users.
Ethereum Gas Fees Drop 95% in One Year, but ETH Price Falls 53% Since Dencun Upgrade
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/ethereum-gas-fees-drop-95percent-in-one-year-but-eth-price-falls-53percent-since-dencun-upgrade
MediaEthereum’s gas fees have dropped by 95% in the year following the Dencun upgrade, significantly reducing transaction costs.
Nillion Network Launches $NIL Airdrop Checker
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/nillion-network-launches-dollarnil-airdrop-checker
MediaThe Nillion Network has officially launched a checker tool for its highly anticipated $NIL airdrop, which became accessible to users this week.
Pocket Rocket Announces Token Airdrop on Whitechain Network
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/pocket-rocket-announces-token-airdrop-on-whitechain-network
MediaPocket Rocket has officially announced that its upcoming token airdrop will take place on the Whitechain network.
Bitcoin Price Surges as U.S. Inflation Falls to 2.8% in February, Boosting Market Optimism
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-price-surges-as-us-inflation-falls-to-28percent-in-february-boosting-market-optimism
Bitcoin surged past $84,000 on Wednesday after new inflation data showed consumer prices rose less than expected in February, easing fears of aggressive Federal Reserve rate hikes.
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Crypto Trader Loses $308 Million as Ether Drops Below $1,877 in Market Sell-Off
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/crypto-trader-loses-dollar308-million-as-ether-drops-below-dollar1877-in-market-sell-off
A cryptocurrency trader lost over $308 million after their 50x leveraged Ether position was liquidated, showing the dangers of high-risk trading in volatile markets.
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Ripple and SEC Near Resolution in 4-Year Lawsuit Over $125 Million XRP Sales Penalty
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/ripple-and-sec-near-resolution-in-4-year-lawsuit-over-dollar125-million-xrp-sales-penalty
Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are nearing the conclusion of their long-running legal battle.
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HYPE Token Experiences 8.5% Drop Following $4 Million Loss in Hyperliquid Vault
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/hype-token-experiences-85percent-drop-following-dollar4-million-loss-in-hyperliquid-vault
MediaThe price of HYPE, the native token of the Hyperliquid platform, fell by 8.5% on Wednesday morning, dropping from approximately $14.72 to $12.74.