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X2Y2 NFT Marketplace Shuts Down Following Major Trading Volume Drop
X2Y2, an NFT marketplace launched in February 2022, will cease operations on April 30, 2025, according to an announcement from its CEO.
Top Crypto Tweets of the Day: KOLs on the Crypto Cycle, DeFi State, & More
As crypto prices decline, the community continues to analyze the current crypto market cycle. One of the most popular platforms to share views and discuss these trends is Twitter/X.
Japan to Place Crypto Under Insider Trading Restrictions With a New Bill
New Japan crypto regulations aim to classify cryptocurrencies as financial products, tightening insider trading restrictions, according to Nikkei Asia.
Top Crypto Tweets of The Week: KOLs on SEC Cases, Hyperliquid, & More
There has been a lot for the crypto community to discuss: the US SEC ending several crypto cases, Bitboy’s arrest, Hyperliquid drama, World Liberty Finance’s USD1 stablecoin launch, and more.
U.S. DOJ Seizes $201K in Crypto Tied to Hamas Wallets
The U.S. Department of Justice announced the seizure of around $200,000 in USDT stablecoin from wallets linked to Hamas. At least 17 addresses were involved in the latest U.S. DOJ crypto crackdown.
HashKey & Bosera to Launch World’s First Tokenized Money Market ETFs
Bosera Asset Management and HashKey Capital announced the launch of the world’s first tokenized money market ETFs, allowing investors direct exposure to market instruments via tokens.
Top Crypto Tweets of The Day: Hyperliquid Saga Buzz, Ghibli Memes, & More
The ‘Hyperliquid Jelly’ story got strong reactions on crypto Twitter/X, including criticism from centralized exchange leaders and the community discussing the motives behind their actions.
Tether Secures 30% Ownership in Italian Media Company Be Water
Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, has acquired a 30% stake in the Rome-based media company Be Water for around €10M ($10.8M). The deal marks Tether’s move into the media sector.
The Blockchain Group Adds 580 Bitcoins for Around €47M to Its Treasury
The Blockchain Group, a European Bitcoin treasury company, has added 580 Bitcoins at an average price of €81,550 ($87,800), totaling €47.3 million ($50 million).
Top Crypto Tweets of The Day: MOVE’s Market Issues, Circle’s Japan Approval
The MOVE token has sparked active discussions on crypto Twitter (X) after Binance warned users about unusual market maker activity and froze proceeds from it.
Top Crypto Tweets of The Day: Bitboy Arrested, WhiteBIT Debuts in Australia
Bitboy arrested in Florida: Ben Armstrong, aka Bitboy, was taken into custody for allegedly sending threatening emails to a judge.
Veer Chetal (Wiz) Arrested in $243M Genesis Attack: ZachXBT Reports
19-year-old Veer Chetal (Wiz) was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service in connection with the $243 million crypto theft from digital asset lender Genesis.
Ripple Settles the US SEC Case, Agrees to Pay $50M of $125M SEC Fine
The Ripple SEC lawsuit is settled, with all appeals dropped. Stuart Alderoty, Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer, announced that the company agreed to withdraw its cross-appeal and pay $50M of the $125M fine.
Trump Media Partners With Crypto.com to Launch Crypto ETFs
Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG), the parent company of Truth Social, has announced a partnership with Crypto.com to launch a series of TMTG-branded ETFs.
Arbitrum DAO Weighs Clawback of Funds from $225M Gaming Catalyst Program
Arbitrum DAO is considering a proposal to reclaim funds from its Gaming Catalyst Program (GCP), arguing that it lacked transparency and failed to report its activities and performance adequately.
Top Crypto Tweets of The Day: Metaplanet CEO on Bitcoin, Trump Criticized
Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich discussed Bitcoin at a recent shareholder meeting, Donald Trump promoted his memecoin, and the US Treasury lifted sanctions on Tornado Cash.
Metaplanet Buys 150 Bitcoin, Bringing Total Holdings to 3,350
Metaplanet, a Tokyo-based Bitcoin treasury firm, added 150 BTC at $84K per coin on March 24. Following the latest Metaplanet Bitcoin buy, its holdings total 3,350 BTC, worth over ¥42B ($281M).
ZachXBT Uncovers Hyperliquid Whale Behind $20M in Illicit Crypto Profits
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT shared an analysis of the alleged identity of a Hyperliquid whale who profited around $20 million through illicit trading activity.
Top Crypto Tweets of the Week: Ripple Case Ended, Solana Ad Debates, & More
The long-awaited end of the US SEC vs. Ripple lawsuit, Solana’s controversial ad and the SEC’s crypto roundtable were among the top trending topics on X today.
Australia Launches Crypto Regulation Framework for Sector Clarity
Australia’s Treasurer Jim Chalmers introduced a crypto regulatory framework to position the country as a leader in the global crypto industry.
Binance Allows Users to Vote on Token Listing and Delisting
Binance token listing now includes community votes, with new governance mechanisms for adding and removing tokens from the exchange.
What’s Trending in Crypto Today? Paolo Ardoino on Tether’s Growth, & More
Paolo Ardoino shared stats revealing Tether’s growth in 2024, while key Ethereum figures gather around the table, and Mark ‘Billy’ Zeller analyzes his portfolio performance over the years.
Gotbit Founder Takes Plea Deal: $23M Forfeited, No Prison Time on the Table
Gotbit founder Aleksei Andriunin, accused of crypto market manipulation and wire fraud, has reached a deal with Massachusetts federal prosecutors to forfeit about $23 million in crypto.
Coinbase Introduces KYC-Integrated Verification System for DeFi
Crypto exchange Coinbase launched Verified Pools, a solution designed to give retail and institutional market participants access to DeFi liquidity pools.
AI Agent AiXBT Loses $100,000 in Ether to a Crypto Scam
AiXBT, an autonomous system that analyzes crypto discussions on Twitter (X), was hacked on March 18. Hackers compromised the system and stole 55 Ethers, worth approximately $104,000.
