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- XRP Price Gains Momentum, Sparks Optimism Ahead of Key Ruling
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[XRP Price Gains Momentum, Sparks Optimism Ahead of Key Ruling](https://u.today/xrp-price-gains-momentum-sparks-optimism-ahead-of-key-ruling)
XRP, Ripple's native cryptocurrency, is experiencing a resurgence in price, rallying 2.45%, as the market anticipates a key ruling in the SEC case against Ripple Labs
- KuCoinβs Twitter Account Hack Led to Asset Losses Worth Over $22,000
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[KuCoin's Twitter Account Hack Led to Asset Losses Worth Over $22,000](https://cryptopotato.com/kucoins-twitter-account-hack-led-to-asset-losses-worth-over-22000/)
KuCoin became the latest victim of a Twitter hack, which resulted in the loss of assets worth over 22,000 USDT for its users.
- China and Singapore team up to scale green and transition financing
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[China and Singapore team up to scale green and transition financing](https://cointelegraph.com/news/china-and-singapore-team-up-to-scale-green-and-transition-financing)
MetaVerse Green Exchange and Beijing Green Exchange will help the task force facilitate sustainable finance adoption.
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[3AC Founders' Platform Says It Raised Funds From Top VCs, Some of Them Denied Investing in OPNX](https://u.today/3ac-founders-platform-says-it-raised-funds-from-top-vcs-some-of-them-denied-investing-in-opnx)
OPNX, novel cryptocurrency exchange founded by Su Zhu and Kyle Davies of collapsed asset manager Three Arrows Capital, found itself in hot water
- Shiba Inu (SHIB), Bitcoin (BTC) Rank as Most Traded Assets on CoinSwitch
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[Shiba Inu (SHIB), Bitcoin (BTC) Rank as Most Traded Assets on CoinSwitch: Details](https://u.today/shiba-inu-shib-bitcoin-btc-rank-as-most-traded-assets-on-coinswitch-details)
Crypto exchange listed top five traded coins on its platform for week
- Uniswap [UNI] protocol witnesses high activity, could this be the reason
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- Binance Launchpad to Kick off New Token: Open Campus (EDU)
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[Binance Launchpad to Kick off New Token: Open Campus (EDU)](https://u.today/binance-launchpad-to-kick-off-new-token-open-campus-edu)
Prominent crypto exchange has announced launch of new token and tokensale
- First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Settles In Below $29.5K as Appeal of Riskier Assets Lessens
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[First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Settles In Below $29.5K as Appeal of Riskier Assets Lessens](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2023/04/18/first-mover-asia-bitcoin-settles-in-below-295k-as-appeal-of-riskier-assets-lessens/)
ALSO: CoinDesk's Consensus Magazine unveils its latest special project, spotlighting 19 blockchain, crypto and Web3 projects to watch in 2023.
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[How To Build a Better Crypto Portfolio (With Examples!) - Chain Debrief](https://chaindebrief.com/how-to-build-a-better-crypto-portfolio-with-examples/)
One word that can be used to describe the crypto market is βVolatileβ This volatility is why cryptocurrencies are risky investments, investing in the wrong crypto assets could result in significant losses, whereas investing in the right ones could yield substantial profits. Investing in crypto is as easy as buying your first Bitcoin or any [β¦]
- KyberSwap announces potential vulnerability, tells LPs to withdraw ASAP
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[KyberSwap announces potential vulnerability, tells LPs to withdraw ASAP](https://cointelegraph.com/news/kyberswap-announces-potential-vulnerability-tells-lps-to-withdraw-asap)
The vulnerability only affects Kyberswap Elastic, not Kyberswap Classic
- Who Really Benefits From CBDCs? Itβs Not the Public
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[Who Really Benefits From CBDCs? Itβs Not the Public](https://www.coindesk.com/consensus-magazine/2023/04/17/who-really-benefits-from-cbdcs-its-not-the-public/)
The only people benefitting from central bank digital currencies are lobbyists, tech companies and, yes, central banks, say the Cato Instituteβs Nicholas Anthony and Norbert J. Michel.
- DigiToads offers more staking rewards than Chainlink and Polygon
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[DigiToads offers more staking rewards than Chainlink and Polygon](https://crypto.news/digitoads-offers-more-staking-rewards-than-chainlink-and-polygon/)
Looking at the staking rewards offered, DigiToads can outperform popular projects like Polygon, an Ethereum sidechain; and Chainlink, an oracle provider
- Bitcoin dips under US$30,000; Ether takes a breather; Binance, Solana lead gainers
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[Bitcoin dips under US$30,000; Ether stalls; BNB, Solana rise](https://forkast.news/headlines/bitcoin-under-30000-ether-stalls/)
Bitcoin dipped below US$30,000 in early Monday morning trading in Asia. Ether stalled after strong gains that followed last weekβs blockchain upgrade.
- Brazil, China βComing Closer Togetherβπ₯π₯π₯
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[De-Dollarization: China, Brazil Can Be Instrumental in Building Less Centralized World With No Hegemony, Says Lula's Adviser β Economics Bitcoin News](https://news.bitcoin.com/de-dollarization-china-brazil-can-be-instrumental-in-building-less-centralized-world-with-no-hegemony-says-lulas-adviser/)
Brazilian President Lula's advisor says China and Brazil could play important roles in building a less centralized world with no hegemony.
- Rep. Davidson to introduce legislation to fire SEC boss Gensler for crypto overreach
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[Rep. Davidson to introduce legislation to fire SEC boss Gensler for crypto overreach](https://cointelegraph.com/news/rep-davidson-to-introduce-legislation-to-fire-sec-boss-gensler-for-crypto-overreach)
A series of actions against crypto firms by the U.S. securities regulator could prove to be SEC chair Gary Genslerβs swan song after a United States Representative took issue with his handling of the industry.
- Pundit Predicts Bitcoinβs Next Price Move as Accumulation Continues
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[Pundit Predicts Bitcoin's Next Price Move as Accumulation Continues](https://zycrypto.com/pundit-predicts-bitcoins-next-price-move-as-accumulation-continues/)
Bitcoin (BTC) continued to trade in a narrow range over the weekend, around $30,000, after a week of volatility.
- Feminist Utopia: Music Band Pussy Riot Joins IMVU to Launch Metaverse And Airdrop NFTs
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[Feminist Utopia: Music Band Pussy Riot Joins IMVU to Launch Metaverse And Airdrop NFTs](https://cryptopotato.com/feminist-utopia-music-band-pussy-riot-joins-imvu-to-launch-metaverse-and-airdrop-nfts/)
Pussy Riot's lead singer Nadya Tolokonnikova is launching a metaverse to welcome women, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ collectives.
- Is Cryptocurrency Money? Singapore Judge Weighs-in
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[Is Cryptocurrency Money? Singapore Judge Weighs-in](https://beincrypto.com/is-cryptocurrency-money-singapore-judge-weighs-in/)
The question of whether cryptocurrency is money has arisen as the Algorand Foundation attempts to recover assets from Three Arrows Capital.
- Hundred Finance loses $7 million in Optimism hack
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[Hundred Finance loses $7 million in Optimism hack](https://cointelegraph.com/news/hundred-finance-loses-7-million-in-optimism-hack)
Multichain lending protocol Hundred Finance has experienced a significant security breach on the Ethereum layer-2 blockchain Optimism.
- Sothebyβs relaunch Glitch digital art sale, newbie gamer uncovers $49K NFT and more
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[Sothebyβs relaunch Glitch digital art sale, newbie gamer uncovers $49K NFT and more](https://cointelegraph.com/news/sotheby-s-relaunches-glitch-digital-art-sale-noob-strikes-it-rich-uncovering-45k-nft-and-more)
Digital art auction house Sothebyβs has aimed to represent individuals of βevery gender and expressionβ in its revamped sale. Meanwhile a newcomer to the online game Illivium: Beyond has struck lucky by discovering the rarest Illuvitar yet.
- Top 10 Largest Crypto Gainers of Q1 2023
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[Top 10 Largest Crypto Gainers of Q1 2023 | CoinGecko](https://www.coingecko.com/learn/best-performing-crypto-coins)
The largest gainer of Q1 2023 (according to CoinGecko data) is Flex Coin with an increase of over 5,000%.
- G20 Finance Chiefs Agree Global Policy Responses to Crypto Are Required
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[G20 Finance Chiefs Agree Global Policy Responses to Crypto Are Required β Regulation Bitcoin News](https://news.bitcoin.com/g20-finance-chiefs-agree-global-policy-responses-to-crypto-are-required/)
The G20 finance chiefs have agreed that crypto oversight has to be "globally handled," said India's finance minister.
- De-Dollarization Trend Irreversible, Flight From US Dollar Sure to Accelerate, Says Russian Official
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[De-Dollarization Trend Irreversible, Flight From US Dollar Sure to Accelerate, Says Russian Official β Economics Bitcoin News](https://news.bitcoin.com/de-dollarization-trend-irreversible-flight-from-us-dollar-sure-to-accelerate-says-russian-official/)
Russiaβs foreign minister says a flight from the U.S. dollar "is sure to accelerate," emphasizing that "this trend is irreversible."
- CFTC Claims Crypto Assets Are Commodities in Lawsuit Against Ex-Deutsche Bank Investment Banker
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[CFTC Claims Crypto Assets Are Commodities in Lawsuit Against Ex-Deutsche Bank Investment Banker](https://cryptopotato.com/cftc-claims-crypto-assets-are-commodities-in-lawsuit-against-ex-deutsche-bank-investment-banker/)
The individual was charged with one count of wire fraud.
- Ethereum (ETH) Price Analysis for April 1
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[Ethereum (ETH) Price Analysis for April 15](https://u.today/ethereum-eth-price-analysis-for-april-15)
How big are chances to see continued rise of Ethereum (ETH)?
- Anndy Lian on decentralization and the potential impact of Web4
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[Anndy Lian on decentralization and the potential impact of Web4](https://cryptoslate.com/anndy-lian-on-decentralization-and-the-potential-impact-of-web4/)
In this interview, Anndy Lian discusses Web4 and its potential societal impact. He explores the evolving relationship between decentralization and artificial intelligence, the role of governments in a Web4 world and offers advice on navigating this emerging landscape. In this interview, we cover: Discover Anndy Lianβs vision for Web4, an intelligent and autonomous web that [β¦]
- Mina Protocol Explained: A Guide to the Lightweight Blockchain
[Mina Protocol Explained: A Guide to the Lightweight Blockchain](https://beincrypto.com/learn/mina-protocol-explained/)
Using Zero-Knowledge Proofs, Mina Protocol seeks to balance scalability, decentralization, and security. Here's what you should know.
- Healthy Bitcoin rally: What does a margin lending ratio drop mean for BTC price?
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[Healthy Bitcoin rally: What does a margin lending ratio drop mean for BTC price?](https://cointelegraph.com/news/healthy-bitcoin-rally-what-does-a-margin-lending-ratio-drop-mean-for-btc-price)
Long-to-Short indicator shows pro Bitcoin traders keeping leverage positions unchanged.
- 5 Music NFT Use Cases You May Have Missed
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[5 Music NFT Use Cases You May Have Missed](https://blockworks.co/news/music-nfts-use-cases)
Web3 music industry is attempting to overcome the shortcomings of regular streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music with NFT tech.
- Liquid Staking Protocols See Increase in Monthly ETH Deposits Despite Withdrawals Post-Shapella Hard Fork
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[Liquid Staking Protocols See Increase in Monthly ETH Deposits Despite Withdrawals Post-Shapella Hard Fork β Defi Bitcoin News](https://news.bitcoin.com/liquid-staking-protocols-see-increase-in-monthly-eth-deposits-despite-withdrawals-post-shapella-hard-fork/)
Since March 14, 2023, a total of 281,498 ethereum worth $592 million has been added to these liquid staking protocols.
- AirDAO: 5 Million AirBonds Airdrop
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[AirDAO: 5 Million AirBonds Airdrop](https://beincrypto.com/airdao-5-million-airbonds-airdrop/)
AirDAO is holding an airdrop of 5 million BOND tokens starting on Sunday, April 16th to celebrate its blockchainβs fourth anniversary.
- DeFi Alpha: Using zkSync Era for a Potential Airdrop
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[DeFi Alpha: Using zkSync Era for a Potential Airdrop - The Defiant](https://thedefiant.io/defi-alpha-zksync-airdrop-guide/)
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- Elon Musk, a dogecoin supporter, reportedly building new AI company called X.AI
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[Elon Musk, a dogecoin supporter, reportedly building new AI company called X.AI](https://crypto.news/elon-musk-a-dogecoin-supporter-reportedly-building-new-ai-company-called-x-ai/)
Elon Musk has reportedly established a new artificial intelligence (AI) firm named X.AI Corp. in Nevada
- The Weekend Shift: Crypto, VCs, Startups
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[The Weekend Shift: Crypto, VCs, Startups](https://protos.com/weekend-shift-crypto-vcs-startups/)
The most interesting reads, podcasts, charts, and opinions from the internet this weekend β curated for you by the Protos newsroom.
- About SuiPadπ½π½π½π½
[SuiPad: The Innovative IDO & INO Platform Revolutionizing the Crypto Launchpad Experience withβ¦](https://medium.com/@zeRRO/suipad-the-innovative-ido-ino-platform-revolutionizing-the-crypto-launchpad-experience-with-374bc9914c72)
SuiPad is the first IDO & INO platform built on Sui, the premier permissionless Layer 1 blockchain that aims to cater to the next billionβ¦
- IMF Takes Aim At Crypto Following Industry Wide Turmoil
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[IMF Takes Aim At Crypto Following Industry Wide Turmoil - Ethereum World News](https://en.ethereumworldnews.com/imf-report-crypto-industry-wide-turmoil/)
The Global Financial Stability Report published by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reiterated the need for consistent regulation and adequate regulation of the crypto industry.
- Chiliz (CHZ) Whales Aim for Rebound, Could Summer Sports Trigger Price Rally?
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[Chiliz (CHZ) Whales Aim for Rebound, Could Summer Sports Trigger Price Rally?](https://beincrypto.com/chz-whales-aim-for-rebound-trigger-price-rally/)
In-depth on-chain data analysis suggests that the accumulation trend among Chiliz (CHZ) Whales could soon trigger a price upswing.
- French central bank looks at certification, incorporation as part of DeFi regulation
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[French central bank looks at certification, incorporation as part of DeFi regulation](https://cointelegraph.com/news/french-central-bank-looks-at-certification-incorporation-as-part-of-defi-regulation)
The French central bank has suggested ways different forms of decentralized finance could be regulated to reduce risks to users.
- Ex-JP Morgan and Deutsche Bank Employee Charged With Crypto Fraud
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[Ex-JP Morgan and Deutsche Bank Employee Charged With Crypto Fraud - Decrypt](https://decrypt.co/125983/jp-morgan-deutsche-bank-moodys-former-employee-crypto-fraud-charges)
An ex-JPMorgan and Deutsch Bank worker has been hit with fraud charges for allegedly running a crypto scam.
- Coinbase To Receive $470k From Wahi Brothers
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[Coinbase To Receive $470k From Wahi Brothers](https://blockworks.co/news/coinbase-wahi-brothers-restitution)
Coinbase will be reimbursed for expenses and lost wages from the DOJ investigation into the Wahi brothers' insider trading scheme.
- G20 countries aim to develop global framework against crypto-related risks
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[G20 countries aim to develop global framework against crypto-related risks](https://cointelegraph.com/news/g20-countries-aim-to-develop-global-framework-against-crypto-related-risks)
Indiaβs G20 presidency will end on November 30, 2023, leaving roughly seven months for the group of 20 nations to carve out blanket crypto reforms that could be implemented across jurisdictions.
- Majority of Ethereum Whale Stakers Still Underwater, Will They Sell After Shapella?
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[Majority of Ethereum Whale Stakers Still Underwater, Will They Sell After Shapella?](https://beincrypto.com/majority-ethereum-whale-stakers-underwater-sell-shapella/)
The value of staked Ethereum with unrealized losses has fallen. However, those with the greatest losses are some of the biggest stakers.
- Bitcoin Approaches $30K, Reaching Highest Price Since June
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[Bitcoin Approaches $30K, Reaching Highest Price Since June](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2023/04/10/bitcoin-approaches-30k-reaching-highest-price-since-june/)
The roots of an hour-long surge were difficult to pinpoint, according to one analyst, but investors have recently been more optimistic about the cryptoβs prospects following last monthβs banking crisis.
- U.S. Presidential Candidate Robert Kennedy Advocates For Bitcoin As A Safe Haven
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[U.S. Presidential Candidate Kennedy Advocates For Bitcoin As A Safe Haven](https://bitcoinist.com/presidential-cand-kennedy-advocates-for-bitcoin/)
Robert Kennedy has argued that Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies operate on a decentralized network that is less vulnerable to market volatility.
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[JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Says Banking Crisis Not Over β Warns of 'Repercussions for Years to Come' β Economics Bitcoin News](https://news.bitcoin.com/jpmorgan-ceo-jamie-dimon-says-banking-crisis-not-over-warns-of-repercussions-for-years-to-come/)
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says the banking crisis is not over and "there will be repercussions from it for years to come."
- Not Related to a Digital Currency' β US Central Bank Addresses Concerns Over Fednow Payment Network
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['Not Related to a Digital Currency' β US Central Bank Addresses Concerns Over Fednow Payment Network β Bitcoin News](https://news.bitcoin.com/not-related-to-a-digital-currency-us-central-bank-addresses-concerns-over-fednow-payment-network/)
The Fed has responded to recent criticism of the Fednow service and asserts that the Fednow payment network is not a digital currency.
- Robert Kiyosaki says βinflation is going through the roofβπ½π½π½π½π½π½π½
[Robert Kiyosaki says βinflation is going through the roofβ and will have deadly consequences](https://finbold.com/robert-kiyosaki-says-inflation-is-going-through-the-roof-and-will-have-deadly-consequences/)
Robert Kiyosaki has issued a stark warning regarding the effects of inflation on the American middle class.
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[Hong Kong finance secretary says time is ripe to invest in web3](https://crypto.news/hong-kong-finance-secretary-says-time-is-ripe-to-invest-in-web3/)
Paul Chan Mo-po, the Hong Kong finance secretary, thinks this is the right time for the city to invest in web3 technology
- Coinbase Will Integrate Bitcoin Lightning Network, Says CEO Brian Armstrong
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[Coinbase Will Integrate Bitcoin Lightning Network, Says CEO Brian Armstrong](https://beincrypto.com/coinbase-will-integrate-bitcoin-lightning-network/)
Coinbase CEO Brian ArmstrongΒ said on April 8 that the crypto exchange would integrate Bitcoin Lightning network.
- Top Trader Says Four Ethereum-Based Altcoins
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[Top Trader Says Four Ethereum-Based Altcoins Could Outperform in Next Crypto Rally β But Thereβs a Catch - The Daily Hodl](https://dailyhodl.com/2023/04/09/top-trader-says-four-ethereum-based-altcoins-could-outperform-in-next-crypto-rally-but-theres-a-catch/)
A widely followed crypto strategist believes that four altcoins running on the Ethereum (ETH) network could outperform the broader crypto markets in the next leg up.