Bithumb suspends ZKSync (ZK) deposits/withdrawals due to security concerns regarding potential vulnerabilities in ZKSync's smart contracts. Users should be aware of potential price fluctuations. Services will resume once the network is stable. Stay tuned for updates!
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Crypto firm Hayvn fined $12.45M and license revoked in Abu Dhabi for AML failures. Regulator cited handling client transactions through unlicensed entity & lack of AML controls. Ex-CEO banned. Case involved forged documents & misleading conduct.
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BlackRock received 431.823 BTC (~$37M) from Coinbase in two transfers, per Arkham data. Speculation suggests this is yesterday's net inflow into BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF, IBIT.
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Treasury Sec. Bessent: Current US tariffs on China aren't sustainable long-term. "Nobody wants them to stay in place forever." (via Caixin) Hints at a "major deal" and says US is advancing reciprocal tariff talks with allies, urging others to start negotiations ASAP.
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EU-US trade talks stall. Despite meetings this week, the EU expects US tariffs to remain. US officials indicate "reciprocal" policies & tariffs on autos/metals won't be lifted immediately. No clear objectives from the US side, sources say.
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Sen. Lummis reaffirms Bitcoin as "currency of freedom," a store of value that empowers individuals. She believes it can help the U.S. tackle fiscal issues and protect the dollar's global reserve status.
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Donald Trump is reportedly launching a real estate-themed crypto game, possibly like Monopoly GO!, spearheaded by Bill Zanker. Part of Trump's broader crypto ventures, launch expected late April. Blockchain use unclear. #Trump #Crypto #RealEstate
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Bitdeer shifts focus to self-mining due to weak demand for mining machines. They'll reduce external sales & move machines from Southeast Asia to the US before tariffs hit. US manufacturing planned for later this year. #bitcoin #mining #bitdeer
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Multicoin Capital partner Kyle Samani moved $7M USDC to Coinbase after borrowing from Kamino. Speculation suggests a potential SOL acquisition, given Multicoin's long-term Solana investment strategy. #Solana #MulticoinCapital #Coinbase
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Polygon's AggLayer aims to unify blockchain settlements, creating an "Internet of Value" by solving blockchain fragmentation. CEO Marc Boiron says it enables 2-second settlements between chains. Currently supports Polygon CDK chains, expanding to all EVM chains. Polygon also aims to boost RWA use in DeFi.
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Treehouse Finance raises funding at $400M valuation! 🚀 Backed by MassMutual Ventures, Ethena, & QCP. Building DOR (decentralized interest rate benchmark) & tAssets to connect DeFi to the $60T fixed-income market. 30K+ wallets, 120K+ ETH deposited. Mainnet launch in June! 🗓️ #DeFi #FixedIncome
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TRON's Q1 revenue hit a record $760M, per Messari! 🚀 USDT market cap at $65.7B (99.3% of TRON's stablecoins). Upcoming: gas-free USDT transfers & smart wallets. DeFi TVL dipped to $4.7B, but JustLend & SUN keep the ecosystem buzzing. #TRON #crypto
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ZKsync confirms airdrop contract admin key leak. Attackers stole and sold ~$5M in unclaimed ZK tokens. The issue stemmed from a single key leakage and didn't affect the protocol or ZK token contract, so user funds are safe. Investigation ongoing, report coming soon.
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ZKSync network sees irregular minting of 110M tokens. 66M already sold. Team aware & investigating unusual activity. Token unlocks suggest team/investor tokens should be locked. Monitor official channels for updates. Trade with caution! #ZKSync #crypto
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Ethereum apps raked in $1.01B in Q1 2025 revenue! 🤑 Lido, Uniswap, and Aave led the charge, dominating Ethereum's "on-chain GDP" according to Token Terminal. #Ethereum #DeFi #Crypto
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Optimum, an MIT project building a "memory layer" for Web3, raised $11M in seed funding led by 1kx! 🚀 They're using Random Linear Network Coding (RLNC) to boost blockchain data efficiency. Private testnet is live - blockchain nodes can join! #web3 #blockchain #MIT #funding
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Everclear mainnet is LIVE! 🎉 This cross-chain protocol (formerly Connext), backed by the Ethereum Foundation, uses "intent protocols" & Arbitrum Orbit for fast, low-cost transfers. $125M monthly volume & $1B+ locked via Renzo & more! Supported by Pantera, Polychain, & Consensys. #DeFi #CrossChain #Ethereum
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BlackRock: US stocks face short-term pressure but remain attractive long-term. AI, strong earnings, and a robust economy support them. Policy uncertainty creates volatility, but US stocks can regain global leadership. Expect sharp reversals in asset prices.
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Huobi HTX has listed WCT/USDT perpetual contracts with up to 20x leverage, according to an official announcement. To celebrate, Huobi HTX is hosting a WCT contract trading party from April 15th, 21:00 to April 22nd, 21:00 (UTC+8), with a total prize pool of $10,000.
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Ethena Labs exits the German market, closing its German subsidiary (Ethena GmbH) and dropping its MiCAR application. Operations moved to Ethena (BVI) Limited on March 21, 2024. This follows reports of BaFin halting USDe issuance due to compliance concerns. #crypto #DeFi #regulation
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