📣 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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🔥 CryptoQuant: Market Poised for Rapid Growth if Catalysts Appear

Analysts at CryptoQuant believe the crypto market is ready for a strong move upward, citing rising stablecoin supply as a sign of potential buying pressure. While patience is still needed, they argue the current correction mirrors past setups that preceded rallies — pending the arrival of strong catalysts.

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📣 Only Four Pump.fun Tokens Have Ever Surpassed $100M Market Cap

Out of over 8.7 million tokens launched on pump.fun since January 2024, only four — WOULD, FARTCOIN, ACT, and PNUT — have crossed the $100 million market cap mark. March saw a sharp drop in new token launches and a decline in the share of tokens reaching Raydium, with fewer than 1% making it to the exchange.

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🔥 Walrus Foundation Secures $140M to Expand Decentralized Storage Network

Walrus Foundation has raised $140 million in a private token sale led by Standard Crypto to scale its decentralized data storage protocol on Sui. Backers include 16z crypto, Electric Capital, and Franklin Templeton. The Walrus mainnet launch is set for March 27, aiming to make data storage programmable, secure, and efficient.

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⏫ Michael Saylor Predicts $13 Million Bitcoin by 2045

At the Digital Asset Summit, Michael Saylor forecasted Bitcoin reaching $13 million within 20 years, citing its fixed supply as the core driver. Strategy, which holds nearly 500K BTC, continues to bet big on Bitcoin’s long-term role as a digital commodity.

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📣 Swiss Central Bank Launches Pilot for Wholesale CBDC

The Swiss National Bank has begun testing a wholesale CBDC on the SIX Digital Exchange to settle tokenized securities. While exploring options like synthetic CBDCs and DLT integration, the SNB clarified it hasn't committed to a permanent issuance.

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🖼 SEC’s Hester Peirce: NFT Fundraising Should Be Exempt from Securities Rules

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce said NFTs used for raising funds—like in the Stoner Cats and Flyfish Club cases—should not be treated as securities and may soon get exemptive clarity. Speaking after the SEC’s crypto roundtable, Peirce hinted the agency could issue a framework to guide NFT fundraising, marking a shift from past enforcement under former chair Gensler.

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💲 Tether Plans Big Four Audit of USDT Reserves Amid Regulatory Shift

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino confirmed the company is working to engage a Big Four accounting firm for a full audit of its USDT reserves, calling it a top priority. He said this is now feasible under the more crypto-friendly environment of Trump’s administration. While no firm or timeline was disclosed, the move aims to improve transparency ahead of potential stablecoin legislation.

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