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Solana Pulls Controversial Ad After Backlash Over Gender Identity Portrayal, Garnering 1.2 Million Views
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/solana-pulls-controversial-ad-after-backlash-over-gender-identity-portrayal-garnering-12-million-views
MediaOn March 17, Solana’s official Twitter account posted a promotional video titled "America is Back—Time to Accelerate," which quickly garnered over 1.2 million views.
Coinbase Stock Could Surge 64% as Trump Administration Pushes Pro-Crypto Policies and Bitcoin Reserve, Bernstein Says
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/coinbase-stock-could-surge-64percent-as-trump-administration-pushes-pro-crypto-policies-and-bitcoin-reserve-bernstein-says
MediaCoinbase’s stock is expected to rise sharply as the U.S. shifts toward more crypto-friendly policies under President Donald Trump.
Teltlk International To Launch Visa Card for Pi Coin and USDT Payments
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/teltlk-international-to-launch-visa-card-for-pi-coin-and-usdt-payments
MediaTeltlk International, a decentralized social networking platform, has announced plans to launch a Visa card enabling users to spend Pi Coin and USDT crypto globally.
Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Holdings With $12.5 Million Purchase and Bond Offering
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/metaplanet-expands-bitcoin-holdings-with-dollar125-million-purchase-and-bond-offering
MediaTokyo-based investment firm Metaplanet has significantly increased its crypto portfolio, disclosing the acquisition of an additional 150 Bitcoin (BTC) for approximately $12.5 million.
ECB Governor Warns Trump's Pro-Crypto Policies Could Trigger Global Financial Instability
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/ecb-governor-warns-trumps-pro-crypto-policies-could-trigger-global-financial-instability
MediaFrancois Villeroy de Galhau, Governor of the Bank of France and a key member of the European Central Bank (ECB), has warned that the U.S.’s increasing embrace of cryptocurrencies.
Crypto ETPs Face $1.7 Billion in Outflows as Bitcoin Products See Continued Decline for Fifth Consecutive Week
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/crypto-etps-face-dollar17-billion-in-outflows-as-bitcoin-products-see-continued-decline-for-fifth-consecutive-week
MediaCrypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) saw significant outflows last week, with $1.7 billion withdrawn, continuing a streak of negative flows for the fifth consecutive week.
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.
🚀 GAIMIN slashes file distribution costs by 70% with their decentralized Cloud service. Access files faster while paying less through their optimized network of high-performance gaming PCs.
Learn more 👉 https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/how-gaimin-cloud-is-simplifying-decentralized-file-distribution
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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.
Bitcoin Outperforms Global Assets Despite 23% Correction, Experts Predict $200,000 by 2025
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-outperforms-global-assets-despite-23percent-correction-experts-predict-dollar200000-by-2025
MediaBitcoin's price has corrected by 23% from its all-time high of over $109,000, recorded on January 20, the day of President Donald Trump’s inauguration.
Bitcoin Whale Closes $516M Short Position, Secures $9.4M Profit in 8 Days Ahead of Federal Reserve Meeting
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-whale-closes-dollar516m-short-position-secures-dollar94m-profit-in-8-days-ahead-of-federal-reserve-meeting
MediaA Bitcoin whale recently closed a massive short position worth $516 million, securing a profit of $9.4 million in just eight days.
Cathie Wood Warns of U.S. Recession Risk, Predicts Federal Reserve Policy Shift in 2025
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/cathie-wood-warns-of-us-recession-risk-predicts-federal-reserve-policy-shift-in-2025
MediaCathie Wood, CEO of ARK Invest, warned that the U.S. economy is at risk of a recession, contradicting U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who dismissed such concerns.
South Korean Central Bank To Kick Off ‘Hangang’ CBDC Pilot With 100,000 Citizens in April
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/south-korean-central-bank-to-kick-off-hangang-cbdc-pilot-with-100000-citizens-in-april
MediaThe Bank of Korea (BOK) is set to initiate a pilot program for its central bank digital currency (CBDC), named "Hangang," involving 100,000 participants.
Standard Chartered Cuts Ethereum Price Forecast by 60% for 2025, Citing Increased Competition and Declining Revenue
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/standard-chartered-cuts-ethereum-price-forecast-by-60percent-for-2025-citing-increased-competition-and-declining-revenue
MediaStandard Chartered has revised its Ethereum (ETH) price forecast for 2025, cutting it by 60%. The bank now expects Ethereum to reach just $4,000 by the end of the year.
PancakeSwap CAKE Token Soars 37% as Binance Delists Tether and Meme Coin Interest Rises
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/pancakeswap-cake-token-soars-37percent-as-binance-delists-tether-and-meme-coin-interest-rises
MediaPancakeSwap's CAKE token has surged 37% in the past 24 hours, reaching $2.49, and has seen a 57% increase over the past week.
Robinhood Stock Jumps 8% as It Launches Betting Markets Hub With Kalshi
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/robinhood-stock-jumps-8percent-as-it-launches-betting-markets-hub-with-kalshi
MediaRobinhood’s stock rose 8% on the Nasdaq after it announced a new betting markets hub in partnership with Kalshi, a CFTC-regulated prediction market platform.
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.