📣 Fed Holds Rates Steady, Signals Two Cuts in 2025

The Federal Reserve kept rates at 4.25%-4.5%, signaling two potential cuts this year amid economic uncertainty and inflation concerns. BTC surged past $85K, gaining 4.4%, while the broader crypto market remained stable, having priced in the decision.

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Netflix Director Carl Rinsch Charged With $11M Crypto Fraud

Netflix Director Carl Rinsch allegedly misused $11M meant for a sci-fi series, diverting funds into crypto trading and luxury spending. He turned $4M into $27M with Dogecoin before splurging on Rolls-Royces, high-end furniture, and legal fees. Facing fraud and money laundering charges, he could receive up to 90 years in prison.

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⏫ PancakeSwap Leads DEX Market with $2.67B Trading Volume

PancakeSwap’s 24-hour trading volume surged to $2.672B, marking a 32.09% increase and outpacing competitors. Uniswap’s volume dropped nearly 49%, reflecting shifting market dominance. Analysts cite BNB Chain’s lower fees and faster transactions as key drivers of PancakeSwap’s growing influence.

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❕ First Solana Futures ETFs in US Begin Trading Today

Volatility Shares has launched the first Solana futures ETFs (SOLZ & SOLT) in the U.S., now live on Nasdaq. The move signals growing institutional interest, as the SEC continues reviewing spot Solana ETF applications. $SOL surged 5% to $130 following the news.

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🥷 Hyperliquid Whale Faces Accusations of Using Stolen Funds

The Hyperliquid 50x Whale renamed their account to "falllling", previously "MELANIA" on DeBank, sparking concerns. ZachXBT claims the whale is a cybercriminal gambling with stolen funds, raising questions about market transparency and regulatory oversight.

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📣 Binance Launches First Community-Driven Token Vote

Binance has introduced a community-driven token selection event, allowing users to vote from March 19 to 26 on new token listings. CEO Changpeng Zhao emphasized its user-focused approach, with past Binance listings often triggering 20% price spikes.

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📣 Sanctioned Russian Exchange Garantex Relaunches as Grinex

Following US and EU seizures, Garantex’s team launched a new exchange, Grinex, processing $36M in transactions within a week. Blockchain analysis confirms ties to Garantex, while users report recovering lost funds via the new platform.

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📣 Arthur Hayes-Backed Ethena and Securitize to Launch Converge Blockchain

Ethena Labs and Securitize are set to launch Converge, an EVM blockchain focused on institutional DeFi and tokenized assets. Ethena will migrate $6B in DeFi assets, while Securitize brings $2B in RWAs, aiming to bridge traditional finance with DeFi.

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‼️ Trojan Spreads as Cracked TradingView Premium

Malwarebytes has uncovered a Trojan disguised as a hacked version of TradingView Premium, spreading through Reddit. The installer contains Lumma Stealer and AMOS malware, allowing attackers to steal user data. Scammers actively respond to users, advising them to bypass security warnings.

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❕ Gotbit Founder Pleads Guilty, Forfeits $23M for Crypto Market Manipulation

Alexey Andryunin, founder of market-making firm Gotbit, has admitted to market manipulation charges and agreed to forfeit $23 million in USDT and USDC under a plea deal with U.S. authorities. The company allegedly engaged in artificial price inflation and wash trading from 2018 to 2024. While Andryunin could face up to 20 years in prison, the court will decide whether he serves jail time or remains on probation with a ban on crypto-related activities.

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❕ Upbit and Bithumb Accused of Charging Listing Fees

Several crypto projects claim they paid millions to intermediaries for token listings on South Korea’s largest exchanges—reportedly up to $10M for Upbit and $2M for Bithumb. Upbit denies the allegations, demanding evidence. If proven, the scandal could severely impact the exchanges' reputations and the country's crypto industry.

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❕ Ethereum Faces Pressure as ETF Outflows Exceed $370M

Ethereum continues to struggle, losing 10% in the last 20 days and currently trading at $2,021. Spot ETH ETFs have recorded $370 million in outflows over 11 consecutive days, signaling weak investor confidence. Open interest in ETH derivatives has also dropped 20%, reflecting lower market participation.

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📣 PumpDotFun Launches PumpSwap on Solana

Pump.fun has launched PumpSwap, a token swap service aiming to rival Solana’s AMMs. It will seed liquidity for new tokens, cutting launch costs and reshaping Pump.fun’s revenue model. This move challenges Raydium, while PumpSwap plans to introduce revenue-sharing for token creators.

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🔥 Tether Becomes One of the Largest Buyers of U.S. Treasuries

Tether purchased a net $33.1 billion in U.S. Treasury securities in 2024, ranking as the seventh-largest foreign buyer—surpassing Canada, Mexico, and Germany. The data highlights the growing role of stablecoins in U.S. government debt markets. President Trump reiterated that crypto will help expand the dominance of the U.S. dollar.

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📣 Kraken Acquires NinjaTrader for $1.5B to Expand in U.S. Crypto Futures

Kraken is set to acquire U.S. futures platform NinjaTrader for $1.5 billion, marking a major move into the U.S. crypto derivatives market. The deal will allow Kraken to offer regulated futures trading, leveraging NinjaTrader’s CFTC license. This acquisition aligns with Kraken’s broader strategy to expand in the U.S. amid shifting regulatory conditions.

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📣 Bybit Hackers Launder Stolen $1.4B via Crypto Mixers

Hackers linked to North Korea’s Lazarus Group are using mixers like Wasabi and Tornado Cash to launder Bybit’s stolen funds. CEO Ben Zhou says 7.6% of assets are now "dark," while 3.5% have been frozen. Most stolen ETH has been converted to BTC and dispersed across thousands of wallets.

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🔥 Top VCs Invest Over $400M in Toncoin

TON Foundation revealed that leading venture capital firms, including Sequoia Capital, Ribbit, and Benchmark, have invested over $400M in Toncoin. This follows TON’s deepened partnership with Telegram, making it the exclusive blockchain for Telegram’s Mini Apps. With active accounts surging to 41M, TON aims to onboard 30% of Telegram users by 2028, focusing on DeFi, payments, and gaming.

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🪙 Michael Saylor Predicts $13M Bitcoin in 20 Years

Michael Saylor forecasts that Bitcoin will reach $13 million within two decades, citing its scarcity and growing institutional adoption. Speaking at the Digital Assets Summit, he reinforced his long-term bullish outlook, highlighting Bitcoin’s unique status as a digital commodity.

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🔥 BANANAS31 Leads Binance Community Vote, Surges 64%

BANANAS31 dominates Binance’s listing vote with 19.8% support, reflecting strong community backing. The token's price jumped 64.83% amid growing interest. Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao emphasized the role of community-driven listings in shaping the exchange’s future.

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⏬ LG to Shut Down NFT Marketplace in June

LG Electronics will close its NFT marketplace, LG Art Lab, on June 17, 2025, citing a shift in focus toward new opportunities in the evolving NFT space. Users will have until April 30 to transfer their NFTs, with full service support ending by July 18.

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