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70% Chance Crypto Market Will Bottom Before June as Trade Fears Weigh on Investor Sentiment
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/70percent-chance-crypto-market-will-bottom-before-june-as-trade-fears-weigh-on-investor-sentiment
MediaThe cryptocurrency market could hit its lowest point within the next two months, with a 70% chance of this happening before June, according to Aurelie Barthere.
Waters Accuses Trump of Pushing Family-Backed Stablecoin, Warns of Conflict in U.S. Crypto Bill Debate
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/waters-accuses-trump-of-pushing-family-backed-stablecoin-warns-of-conflict-in-us-crypto-bill-debate
MediaAt an April 2 hearing, Representative Maxine Waters criticized President Donald Trump’s involvement in cryptocurrency.
Pi Network’s Token Drops 77% to Near All-Time Low as 126.6 Million Coins Unlock in April
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/pi-networks-token-drops-77percent-to-near-all-time-low-as-1266-million-coins-unlock-in-april
MediaPi Network’s token, PI, is nearing its all-time low, trading at $0.6722, just above its February low of $0.6152.
Usual Partners With Sherlock for Unprecedented $16 Million Bug Bounty in Crypto
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/usual-partners-with-sherlock-for-unprecedented-dollar16-million-bug-bounty-in-crypto
MediaUsual has announced a significant bug bounty program offering $16 million to identify critical vulnerabilities within its codebase.
ByteNova AI Powers Up With CMC Labs: Edge AI Meets Web3 Innovation
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https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bytenova-ai-powers-up-with-cmc-labs-edge-ai-meets-web3-innovation
(CMC Labs: Partnership)
Hacker Steals $70 Million in UPC Tokens After Gaining Control of UPCX Smart Contract
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/hacker-steals-dollar70-million-in-upc-tokens-after-gaining-control-of-upcx-smart-contract
MediaA hacker gained unauthorized access to the UPCX payment platform’s smart contract, stealing 18.4 million UPC tokens valued at $70 million.
Coinbase Stock Falls 33% in Worst Quarter Since FTX Collapse as Crypto Market Declines
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/coinbase-stock-falls-33percent-in-worst-quarter-since-ftx-collapse-as-crypto-market-declines
MediaCoinbase shares dropped 33% in the first quarter of 2025, making it the company's worst quarter since FTX collapsed in 2022.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Challenges 'Outdated' Stablecoin Regulations, Pushes for On-Chain Interest for Users
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/coinbase-ceo-brian-armstrong-challenges-outdated-stablecoin-regulations-pushes-for-on-chain-interest-for-users
MediaBrian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, has called on U.S. lawmakers to revise proposed stablecoin legislation to allow consumers to earn interest on their holdings.
Tether Expands Bitcoin Reserves by 8,888 BTC, Worth $735 Million, in Q1 2025
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/tether-expands-bitcoin-reserves-by-8888-btc-worth-dollar735-million-in-q1-2025
MediaTether has added 8,888 BTC to its reserves, equivalent to $735 million, during the first quarter of 2025.
Elon Musk’s Comment on Vine Sparks 122% Surge in Solana Meme Coin
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/elon-musks-comment-on-vine-sparks-122percent-surge-in-solana-meme-coin
MediaElon Musk’s potential revival of Vine has triggered a surge in the Solana-based meme coin $VINE, which jumped 122% in three days.
Coinbase Users Hit by $46M Phishing Scams in March as Crypto Thefts Escalate
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/coinbase-users-hit-by-dollar46m-phishing-scams-in-march-as-crypto-thefts-escalate
MediaCoinbase users have reportedly lost over $46 million to phishing scams in March 2025.
‘Bitcoin Rights’ Included in California's Revised Digital Assets Bill
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-rights-included-in-californias-revised-digital-assets-bill
MediaOn March 28, 2025, California Assembly Bill 1052, originally introduced as the Money Transmission Act, underwent significant amendments focusing on Bitcoin and crypto investor protections.
Japan's FSA Explores New Regulations To Classify Crypto as Financial Products
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/japans-fsa-explores-new-regulations-to-classify-crypto-as-financial-products
MediaJapan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) is set to propose a significant reclassification of cryptocurrency assets by 2026, according to a report by Nikkei.
Bitcoin ETFs End 10-Day Inflow Streak as BTC Faces Worst Q1 Performance Since 2018
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-etfs-end-10-day-inflow-streak-as-btc-faces-worst-q1-performance-since-2018
MediaBitcoin is on track for its worst first-quarter performance since 2018, with prices dropping 11.86% in Q1 2025, according to CoinGlass.
Bitcoin Adoption in Europe Hampered by Fragmented Regulations and Conservative Investment Policies, Analysts Say
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-adoption-in-europe-hampered-by-fragmented-regulations-and-conservative-investment-policies-analysts-say
MediaInstitutional adoption of Bitcoin in Europe has been slow, with regulatory complexities and conservative investment policies acting as major hurdles.
Bitcoin Sales at $109K Record Remain Well Below Previous Cycle Peaks, Glassnode Reports
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-sales-at-dollar109k-record-remain-well-below-previous-cycle-peaks-glassnode-reports
MediaBitcoin hit a record high of $109,000 earlier this year, but the level of sales remains far below the peaks seen in previous cycles.
Pump.fun Launches PumpFi To Fund Meme Coins and NFTs
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/pumpfun-launches-pumpfi-to-fund-meme-coins-and-nfts
MediaPump.fun has introduced PumpFi, an on-chain lending platform designed to help users finance the purchase of meme coins and NFTs.
USDC Payments Accepted by Sony Electronics Singapore Through Crypto.com Partnership
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/usdc-payments-accepted-by-sony-electronics-singapore-through-cryptocom-partnership
MediaSony Electronics Singapore has announced the acceptance of USDC stablecoin payments through a partnership with Crypto.com.
Japan's SMBC Plans Stablecoin Development With Ava Labs Collaboration
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/japans-smbc-plans-stablecoin-development-with-ava-labs-collaboration
MediaJapan's Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), the nation's second-largest bank, is set to explore the launch of its own stablecoin.
Trump-Linked USD1 Stablecoin Raises Concerns Over U.S. Stablecoin Legislation and Potential Conflicts of Interest
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/trump-linked-usd1-stablecoin-raises-concerns-over-us-stablecoin-legislation-and-potential-conflicts-of-interest
MediaThe launch of USD1, a U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin by World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a cryptocurrency platform linked to President Donald Trump’s family, is raising concerns in Congress.
Grayscale Files To Convert $600 Million Crypto Fund Into ETF, Expanding Access to Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/grayscale-files-to-convert-dollar600-million-crypto-fund-into-etf-expanding-access-to-bitcoin-ethereum-and-xrp
MediaGrayscale Investments has filed to convert its private Digital Large Cap Fund into an exchange-traded fund (ETF).
Crypto Hacks Soar to $1.63 Billion in Q1 2025, Bybit and Phemex Among Biggest Targets
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/crypto-hacks-soar-to-dollar163-billion-in-q1-2025-bybit-and-phemex-among-biggest-targets
MediaHackers stole $1.63 billion in cryptocurrency in the first quarter of 2025, a 131% increase from Q1 2024’s $706 million, according to blockchain security firms PeckShield and Immunefi.
Vitalik Buterin Demonstrates New Privacy Pools Feature on Ethereum
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/vitalik-buterin-demonstrates-new-privacy-pools-feature-on-ethereum
MediaA new privacy tool named Privacy Pools has launched on the Ethereum blockchain.
Elon Musk Denies U.S. Government Plans To Use Dogecoin, Cryptocurrency Drops 3%
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/elon-musk-denies-us-government-plans-to-use-dogecoin-cryptocurrency-drops-3percent
MediaElon Musk clarified that the U.S. government has no intention of adopting Dogecoin, despite rumors sparked by the creation of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
NFT Marketplace X2Y2 To Shut Down After 3 Years as Trading Volume Drops 90%
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/nft-marketplace-x2y2-to-shut-down-after-3-years-as-trading-volume-drops-90percent
MediaNFT marketplace X2Y2 will shut down its trading platform on April 30 after three years of operation.
Bitcoin, Crypto Prices Slide as Trade Tariffs and Inflation Risks Grow
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-crypto-prices-slide-as-trade-tariffs-and-inflation-risks-grow
MediaBitcoin has dropped to $82,100, Ethereum to $1,790, and XRP to $2.13, extending losses alongside U.S. stock futures as investors react to rising trade tensions and inflation concerns.
MARA Holdings Announces $2 Billion Stock Offering To Expand Bitcoin Holdings
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/mara-holdings-announces-dollar2-billion-stock-offering-to-expand-bitcoin-holdings
MediaMARA Holdings Inc. (MARA), a prominent Bitcoin mining company, has announced plans to offer up to $2 billion in stock to finance additional Bitcoin purchases.
🎨 Sogni has cracked the code: Ownership for Web2 artists without the Web3 headache.
Their platform has exploded to 33M+ images created, 60,000 installs, and 330K users! Sogni is silently leading the Web2-to-Web3 creative renaissance with zero crypto friction (CMC Labs: Partnership)
The smart ones are already here 👉 https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/the-creative-economy-meets-depin-how-sogni-ai-is-bringing-artists-into-web3
Crypto Market Cycle Permanently Shifted, Says Polygon Founder Sandeep Nailwal
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/crypto-market-cycle-permanently-shifted-says-polygon-founder-sandeep-nailwal
MediaThe traditional four-year crypto market cycle, once closely tied to Bitcoin halving events, is no longer as predictable as it once was.
Vitalik Buterin’s Viral ‘Meow’ at Robot Sparks Ethereum Price Speculation as ETH Drops Below $2,000
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/vitalik-buterins-viral-meow-at-robot-sparks-ethereum-price-speculation-as-eth-drops-below-dollar2000
MediaVitalik Buterin, Ethereum's co-founder, went viral after a video surfaced showing him kneeling in front of a robot and making what sounded like a “meow” noise.