💲 Tether hits 400M users, expands into media and agriculture

CEO Paolo Ardoino says USDT adoption is driven by real-world use—not banks, but the streets. Tether now owns 30% of Italian media group Be Water and plans to acquire 70% of South American agro firm Adecoagro.
Target: 1 billion users.

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⏬ GameStop loses $3B after Bitcoin pivot sparks investor doubts

GameStop’s plan to buy Bitcoin with $1.3B from a convertible debt sale backfired, as shares dropped 24% after an initial pump, erasing nearly $3B in market cap. Analysts say the move raised concerns the company is distracting from deeper business model issues, rather than signaling real strategic change.

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👻 Hyperliquid under fire after JELLY delisting triggers “FTX 2.0” fears

The HYPE token dropped sharply after Hyperliquid delisted JELLY perpetuals over suspicious activity, sparking backlash from users and criticism from Bitget’s CEO, who called the move “unethical and immature.” Despite compensation promises, concerns over centralization and transparency have shaken market trust, with HYPE still down over 50% from its ATH.

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💜 Sam Bankman-Fried moved to federal transit facility after illegal Tucker Carlson interview

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has been transferred to the Oklahoma City Federal Transfer Center, beginning his journey to a permanent prison after a 24-year fraud sentence. The move follows an unauthorized jailhouse interview with Tucker Carlson, part of what appears to be a clemency push. His official release date is set for November 17, 2044.

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👎 Jito set to block 220+ Solana validators over MEV abuse

JIP-15 has unanimous support and could lead to one of the largest MEV crackdowns in Solana’s history. Over 220 validators may be blocked for participating in private mempools and sandwich attacks. A task force will review the list and decide whether to enforce the bans. MEV operators extracted over $7.8M from 414K transactions in the past 30 days alone.

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✅ NATO token listed on exchanges after airdrop to 1M users

The Nation Token (NATO) on the Base blockchain was listed on Uniswap, Poloniex, and AscendEX following an airdrop to 1 million wallets. Each received 740,000 NATO, totaling 74% of the supply. The project aims to promote community ownership and decentralization, challenging centralized control in crypto.

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🔴 Grayscale files to convert Avalanche trust into a spot ETF

Grayscale Investments has filed with the SEC to convert its Avalanche-based trust into a spot ETF, with Coinbase Custody as custodian and The Bank of New York Mellon as transfer agent.

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⏬ NFT sales volume drops 63% in Q1 2025

NFT sales fell to $1.53 billion in the first three months of 2025, a 63% decrease compared to the same period in 2024. Despite some collections like Pudgy Penguins, Doodles, and Milady Maker showing sales growth, floor prices have declined significantly, reflecting overall market weakness.

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📣 SEC drops cases against Kraken, Consensys, and Cumberland

The SEC has officially closed civil cases against Kraken, Consensys, and Cumberland DRW. The decision follows joint agreements to dismiss the lawsuits, as the regulator shifts its focus toward updating its regulatory approach to the crypto industry.

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🫱 Animoca Brands partners with L2 network Soneium

Animoca Brands has announced a strategic partnership with Soneium, where Moca Network will implement the first identity layer on the blockchain. The collaboration will introduce Anime ID, enabling decentralized digital identity management. Additionally, AIR SDK tools will be integrated to enhance user identity and reputation management.

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‼️ US government moves $10M in confiscated BTC and ETH to new wallets

According to Arkham Intelligence, the US government transferred 97.33 BTC (worth $8.46M) and 884.33 ETH (worth $1.77M) from confiscated asset reserves to new addresses. This move has sparked speculation in the crypto community about potential market manipulation or strategic repositioning.

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🥷 US DOJ uncovers crypto scheme funding Hamas terrorism

The US Department of Justice has dismantled a crypto financing scheme linked to Hamas, seizing over $200,000 USDT. The funds were traced back to wallets allegedly controlled by Hamas, used to launder more than $1.5 million since October 2024. Authorities are intensifying efforts to block terrorist funding through digital assets.

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🌟 Justin Sun featured on Forbes cover, highlighting crypto influence

Tron founder Justin Sun appeared on the cover of Forbes, emphasizing his impact on the crypto industry. Sun's Tron platform now serves 300 million users, while his role as global advisor to Huobi HTX boosts the exchange’s reputation. Market reactions point to increased trust and visibility for Tron.

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❕ Thailand SEC sues OKX for unlicensed operations

The Thai SEC has filed a lawsuit against OKX and its operator Aux Cayes FinTech for providing crypto services without a license. The charges also include nine partners promoting the exchange on social media. If found guilty, they face up to 5 years in prison and fines of up to 500,000 baht ($14,700).

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💰 Terraform Labs to open claims portal for compensation on March 31

Terraform Labs will start accepting compensation claims from March 31 for investors affected by the LUNA and TerraUSD collapse. Claims are eligible for losses of $100 or more, with the total payout estimated between $184.5M and $442.2M. The deadline for submitting claims is April 30, 2025.

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🫱 Elon Musk sells social network X to his AI startup xAI

Elon Musk has transferred ownership of social network X (formerly Twitter) to his AI company xAI, valuing xAI at $80B and X at $33B. The move aims to merge technologies and data, creating a platform focused on truth and progress. The decision coincides with a court ruling not to dismiss a lawsuit against Musk related to delayed investment disclosures.

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🔷 Vitalik Buterin proposes new Ethereum L2 roadmap and open-source funding model

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin introduced a roadmap to enhance Layer 2 security, finality, and scalability, featuring a multi-proof system to ensure robustness. He also advocated for a shift from public goods funding to open-source funding to reduce social bias and support impactful development.

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🔥 Kiyosaki: Bitcoin FOMO will drive generational wealth

Financial author Robert Kiyosaki believes that the FOMO crowd investing in Bitcoin will ultimately accelerate into generational wealth. He warns against saving traditional currencies, favoring gold, silver, and Bitcoin as protection against inflation, and predicts that silver could double or triple in value within the next year.

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✅ Trump pardons BitMEX co-founders, including Arthur Hayes

President Trump has pardoned Arthur Hayes, Benjamin Delo, Samuel Reed, and former BitMEX executive Gregory Dwyer. They were previously convicted of violating the Bank Secrecy Act and paid $30M in fines. The decision follows their admission of guilt related to money laundering violations.

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‼️ Top 2 catalysts for Bitcoin and altcoin prices next week

⚪️ Trump’s reciprocal tariffs: Scheduled for Liberation Day, these tariffs could cause market turbulence, especially if countries like the EU or China respond negatively.

⚪️US nonfarm payrolls data: Expected on Friday, with a forecast of 128,000 jobs added. Lower numbers and rising unemployment could impact crypto sentiment, influencing Bitcoin and altcoin movements.

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