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Web3 CEO Says Stablecoins Are Key To Ensuring U.S. Dollar Dominance in Global Markets
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/web3-ceo-says-stablecoins-are-key-to-ensuring-us-dollar-dominance-in-global-markets
MediaStablecoins are being seen as a key tool to maintain the U.S. dollar's dominance in global markets, according to Bryan Pellegrino, CEO of LayerZero Labs.
Decentralized Exchange Hyperliquid Loses $6.2 Million in Exploit, Yet Continues To Challenge Centralized Rivals
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/decentralized-exchange-hyperliquid-loses-dollar62-million-in-exploit-yet-continues-to-challenge-centralized-rivals
MediaDecentralized exchanges (DEXs) continue to challenge centralized exchanges (CEXs), even as a $6.2 million exploit on the Hyperliquid platform raises concerns.
400,000 FTX Users Face Loss of $2.5 Billion in Repayments After Missing KYC Deadline Extension
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/400000-ftx-users-face-loss-of-dollar25-billion-in-repayments-after-missing-kyc-deadline-extension
MediaNearly 400,000 former FTX users may lose access to over $2.5 billion in repayments if they don’t complete identity verification by June 1.
DeFi TVL Falls Below $95 Billion, Down 30% From December Levels
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/defi-tvl-falls-below-dollar95-billion-down-30percent-from-december-levels
MediaThe total value locked (TVL) in decentralized finance (DeFi) has experienced a significant decline, falling over 30% since its peak in December 2022.
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UAE-based Crypto Firm CLS Global Fined $428,000 for Wash Trading Scheme in U.S. Markets
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/uae-based-crypto-firm-cls-global-fined-dollar428000-for-wash-trading-scheme-in-us-markets
MediaCLS Global, a UAE-based financial services firm, has been fined $428,059 after admitting to wash trading in U.S. cryptocurrency markets.
Trump Announces Tariffs on 180 Countries, Official Meme Coin Drops 16% Following "Liberation Day" Speech
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/trump-announces-tariffs-on-180-countries-official-meme-coin-drops-16percent-following-liberation-day-speech
MediaDonald Trump’s “Liberation Day” announcement introduced tariffs on over 180 countries, leading to sharp market reactions.
Avalanche Expected To Outperform Bitcoin by 2029, Says Standard Chartered
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/avalanche-expected-to-outperform-bitcoin-by-2029-says-standard-chartered
MediaStandard Chartered has released a report predicting significant price increases for Avalanche’s AVAX token, which could see a rise to $250 by the end of 2029.
Bitcoin Faces Potential Slide to $71K Amid Impact of Trump Tariffs on U.S. Economy
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-faces-potential-slide-to-dollar71k-amid-impact-of-trump-tariffs-on-us-economy
MediaBitcoin (BTC) is under significant pressure following President Donald Trump's announcement of new trade tariffs, raising concerns among investors about a potential decline to $71,000.
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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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.
CFPB Likely To Reduce Crypto Oversight as Trump Administration Cuts Funding and Shifts Regulatory Focus
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/cfpb-likely-to-reduce-crypto-oversight-as-trump-administration-cuts-funding-and-shifts-regulatory-focus
MediaThe Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is expected to reduce its involvement in cryptocurrency regulation due to budget cuts and a broader shift in oversight to other agencies.
Bitcoin Falls Below $80,000 as U.S. Tariffs Trigger $8.2 Trillion Stock Market Loss and Crypto Slump
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-falls-below-dollar80000-as-us-tariffs-trigger-dollar82-trillion-stock-market-loss-and-crypto-slump
MediaBitcoin dropped below $80,000 on Sunday, falling over 3% in just two hours.
BABY Token Airdrop Set To Launch With Babylon Genesis Network
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/baby-token-airdrop-set-to-launch-with-babylon-genesis-network
MediaThe Babylon Foundation, associated with the Bitcoin staking protocol Babylon, has announced an airdrop of its native governance token, BABY.
Clanker Achieves $13 Million in Revenue from 200,000 Tokens on Base in Five Months
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/clanker-achieves-dollar13-million-in-revenue-from-200000-tokens-on-base-in-five-months
MediaClanker, a token launchpad operating on the Base blockchain, has reported earning over $13 million in revenue within the first five months of its launch in November.
U.S. House Financial Services Committee Approves 2 Key Bills on Anti-CBDC Legislation and Stablecoin Regulation
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/us-house-financial-services-committee-approves-2-key-bills-on-anti-cbdc-legislation-and-stablecoin-regulation
MediaOn April 2, 2025, the U.S. House Financial Services Committee passed the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, a bill introduced by House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, by a 27-22 vote.
Trump's New Tariffs Shake Global Markets, Bitcoin and Solana See Major Declines
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/trumps-new-tariffs-shake-global-markets-bitcoin-and-solana-see-major-declines
MediaPresident Donald Trump’s recent announcement of new tariffs has sent ripples through global markets, affecting everything from traditional stocks to digital assets.
Bitcoin Drops to $82,000 After Trump’s Tariff Announcement, Analysts Predict Buying Opportunity
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-drops-to-dollar82000-after-trumps-tariff-announcement-analysts-predict-buying-opportunity
MediaBitcoin’s price saw sharp movements following President Donald Trump’s announcement of sweeping tariffs on April 2.
Overwhelming Support for Stablecoin Transparency Bill in House Committee
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/overwhelming-support-for-stablecoin-transparency-bill-in-house-committee
MediaThe House Financial Services Committee voted on Wednesday to advance the Stablecoin Transparency and Accountability for a Better Ledger Economy Act, also known as the STABLE Act.
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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).