🎮 'Off the Grid' Adds Bored Ape Avatars After GUN Token Launch

The battle royale game Off the Grid, developed by Gunzilla Games, introduced Bored Ape Yacht Club-themed content as part of an "Ape-ril" promotion. The pack features two Bored Ape skins, themed weapons, and emotes. This update follows the recent GUNZ token launch, though the token price has declined since its debut.

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📉 Bitcoin Drops 6% as Trump’s Tariffs Trigger $500 Million Liquidations

Bitcoin fell 6% to $81,600 following Trump’s announcement of broad reciprocal tariffs, causing over $500 million in liquidations. Altcoins like ETH, SOL, and XRP also suffered, dropping between 6% and 12%. Analysts warn that the tariffs may fuel economic uncertainty and trigger broader market volatility.

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🗣️ CZ advises governments on crypto regulation.

Changpeng Zhao stated that he is both officially and unofficially assisting several governments in establishing crypto regulations and implementing blockchain solutions to enhance efficiency. He emphasized that blockchain goes beyond trading, describing this work as having a "profound meaning" for him.

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💻 Paradigm CTO Questions Solidity's Future, Community Debates Alternatives

Paradigm CTO Georgios Konstantopoulos sparked debate by calling Solidity’s current state “problematic” and questioning whether to fix it or switch to alternatives like Vyper or Rust. While some suggest moving on from Solidity, others advocate for improving its tooling and developer experience rather than abandoning it.

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🎮 $PIXEL Token Expands into Forgotten Runiverse, Marking Multi-Game Utility

Pixels and Forgotten Runiverse are teaming up to make $PIXEL a multi-game token, allowing players to use it in both ecosystems. This partnership enhances blockchain game interoperability, offering new opportunities and exclusive rewards. The integration is set for Q2 2025, highlighting the evolving synergy in Web3 gaming.

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🔒 Cardano Launches Veridian: A Privacy-Focused Digital Identity Wallet

Cardano introduced Veridian, a decentralized digital identity wallet designed to enhance security and user control. It uses technologies like KERI and ACDC to offer verifiable credentials without compromising privacy. Veridian supports post-quantum encryption and global interoperability, making it suitable for businesses and developers.

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🧠 WisdomTree Launches 13 Tokenised Funds Across Five Blockchains

WisdomTree has introduced 13 tokenised funds through its chain-agnostic Connect platform, covering Arbitrum, Base, Avalanche, Ethereum, and Optimism. The move comes in response to growing institutional demand for tokenised assets, enabling users to manage diverse blockchain investments without leaving their original networks.

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🔄ParaSwap Rebrands to Velora and Launches Delta v2.5

ParaSwap has rebranded to Velora, introducing Delta v2.5 to enhance the trading experience. The upgrade features Instant Cross-Chain Swaps, Super Hooks for automated strategies, and Advanced Limit Orders, making trading faster and more flexible. The rebrand aims to overcome DEX limitations and boost DeFi efficiency.

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⚠️Fed's Powell Warns of Inflation Risks from Trump's Tariffs

Fed Chair Jerome Powell stated that Trump's aggressive tariffs could lead to higher inflation and slower economic growth. While the Fed remains cautious about policy changes, Powell noted that the tariff increases are larger than expected, complicating the economic outlook and raising inflation risks in the coming quarters.

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🐋 Solana Whales Offload $200 Million Worth of SOL Tokens

Solana whales have begun selling nearly $50 million worth of recently unlocked SOL tokens, originally valued at $206 million. Onchain data shows that over 400,000 SOL were moved to major exchanges, signaling potential sell-offs. Meanwhile, PayPal and Venmo have added Solana to their crypto offerings, boosting market sentiment.

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⚠️Binance Faces Backlash Amid Listing Controversies and FDUSD Issues

Binance is under fire from the crypto community over poor token listings and the FDUSD de-pegging incident. Users accuse the platform of listing low-quality tokens for profit, with recent cases like the ACT meme coin causing discontent. The FDUSD issue worsened as Wintermute withdrew $31 million, raising suspicions of insider trading. Binance’s reputation continues to suffer as criticism mounts.

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📈SEC Accepts Spot Solana-ETF Application from Fidelity

The SEC has officially accepted Fidelity's application for a spot Solana-ETF, giving the regulator 45-90 days to approve, reject, or investigate. If approved, the ETF will hold Solana and partially engage in staking through trusted providers, trading on the Cboe BZX exchange.

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🥷 Crypto Hacks Surge in 2025, Nearly Matching 2024 Losses in Two Months

Hackers stole $1.94 billion from the crypto market in 2024, but in just the first two months of 2025, losses have already reached $1.89 billion, according to Global Ledger. The record-breaking Bybit hack by North Korean group Lazarus accounted for $1.46 billion, driving the sharp increase in damages.

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💰 Cango Sells Auto Business for $352M to Focus on Bitcoin Mining

Cango has agreed to sell its auto finance business to Ursalpha Digital for $352 million. After the sale, Cango will become a trusted partner of Bitmain in Bitcoin mining. The deal includes an initial payment of $210.6 million, with the remainder contingent on tax obligations and credit risk reduction.

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🚀 Arthur Hayes: Trump’s Tariffs Are Good for Bitcoin

Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, stated that Trump’s tariffs benefit Bitcoin by weakening the dollar and boosting the crypto's mid-term prospects. He believes that global imbalances will be corrected with printed money, supporting both Bitcoin and gold.

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💰 Codex Raises $15.8M to Build Enterprise Stablecoin Blockchain

Codex, a blockchain startup focused on stablecoins for enterprise use, has secured $15.8 million in seed funding led by Dragonfly Capital. The project, built on Optimism’s Layer 2, aims to solve UX and integration issues for businesses while ensuring low fees and regulatory compliance.

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🌐Lens Protocol Launches Lens Chain Mainnet with Avail and ZKsync

Lens Protocol has released its Layer 2 network, Lens Chain, leveraging Avail’s data availability and ZKsync’s tech for efficient, low-cost transactions. The network, designed for SocialFi apps, supports data ownership and monetization. Aave’s GHO stablecoin will be used as a native gas token.

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🌟 Experts See Long-Term Potential for Ethereum Despite Recent Decline

Ethereum has faced a challenging start to 2025, with prices dropping 32% in February and 19% in March. Despite this, experts remain optimistic about its long-term potential, citing strong institutional support and the network’s foundational role in crypto infrastructure. Competition from newer Layer 1 chains like Aptos and Sui continues to pose challenges.

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🚨 Circle Delays IPO Amid Uncertainty from Trump’s Trade Policy

Circle, the issuer of USDC, is likely to postpone its IPO due to economic instability caused by Trump’s new trade policies. The company filed for public listing on April 1 but is now reconsidering due to fears of a global recession sparked by sweeping tariffs.

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