Ethereum roadmap: blobs, L1 performance, better UX (L2s & apps). Tomasz Stańczak suggests minting RWAs/stablecoins on L1 for security & innovation in AI, autonomous machines, privacy & open-source tech. #Ethereum #blockchain
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Before OM's price drop on April 7th, Lookonchain data shows 17 addresses moved 43.6M OM ($227M, 4.5% of circulating supply) to exchanges. Arkham flagged 2 addresses as linked to Laser Digital, a MANTRA Chain investor. #crypto
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Big crypto token unlocks this week! Tokenomist reports unlocks > $5M for TRUMP, FTN, CONX, QAI, ZKJ, ARB, DRB, UXLINK, STRK, OMNI, MELANIA, IMX, SEI, APE, & XCN. Linear unlocks > $1M/day for SOL, WLD, TIA, DOGE, TAO, AVAX, SUI, DOT, IP, & JTO. Total: > $906M. TRUMP unlocks $330M+ on April 18!
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Sign co-founder Xin Yan: Crypto value comes from community consensus, not "utility." Disputes the "Utility Token" theory. Says VCs have shifted *away* from community building since 2017. More in the full interview! link
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CryptoNews: US inflation data (CPI & PPI) came in below expectations last week. Wu Blockchain notes Fed minutes show officials think inflation may be persistent. Key events this week: ECB rate decision & Powell's statements. #crypto #inflation #fed
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Solix DePIN raised $29.5M from Eclip Foundation to boost their MODEL CONTEXT PROTOCOL (MCP) tech! 🎉 They'll expand globally, launch AI bandwidth features, and partner with cloud services. Solix is building a decentralized bandwidth marketplace! #DePIN #Solix #Web3
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Following the recent sharp declines in tokens like ACT, TST, MASK, and LEVER, the Binance platform experienced another flash crash with OM between 0:30 and 02:55 (UTC+8) today. Within approximately one hour, OM's price plummeted by over 80%. OM is the native token of the MANTRA project.
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Trump-era tariff exemptions on electronics like smartphones are temporary, says U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. CoinDesk reports tariffs on semiconductors/electronics coming within a month, pharmaceuticals in 1-2 months. #tariffs #electronics #trade
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Gate's "Yu Bi Bao" (idle coin treasure) USDe yield saw HUGE volatility, spiking above 400% for almost a full day (Apr 11-12)! Community feedback noted the surge. Meanwhile, Ethena's sUSDe is ~4.87%, and lending protocols like Morpho & Aave show stable USDe rates.
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Incoming German Chancellor Merz fears Trump's tariffs could worsen financial risks. He proposed a "zero tariff" EU-US trade deal, but says it was rejected. If the U.S. pulls back from global trade, Europe will look elsewhere for partnerships.
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According to Arkham data, Mechanism Capital co-founder Andrew Kang (@Rewkang) doubled his Bitcoin holdings this morning, bringing his total Bitcoin value to $200 million, with profits reaching $6.8 million.
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Report: Trump & family invested in crypto, including NFTs, DeFi, Bitcoin mining & memecoins (Trump & Melania-related). Ventures reportedly generated nearly $1B in paper profits despite market dips. (via Bloomberg)
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CryptoNews Weekly Project Roundup: TRUMP Token Unlock Approaching; Aave Initiates Buyback Program; Binance Announces WalletConnect as 67th Launchpool Project; Vitalik Buterin Outlines Simplified Ethereum L1 Privacy Roadmap.
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OKX CEO Star addressed recent account suspensions, apologizing for the inconvenience. As a licensed global exchange, OKX must comply with regulations like AML/CTF. Specific reasons for closures can't be shared, but assets are secure & retrievable. Compliance is becoming an industry trend.
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Trump family's crypto project, World Liberty Financial (WLFI), bought $775K worth of SEI at $0.158 yesterday, per @EmberCN. They've spent ~$1M USDC on 5.983M SEI tokens over 2 months (avg. $1.67). SEI, TRX, & AVAX are the *only* tokens in WLFI's portfolio not at a loss.
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Shaquille O'Neal will pay $1.1M to settle a class-action lawsuit with Astrals NFT buyers. A U.S. District Court Judge in Florida approved the settlement. Plaintiffs approved the lead class counsel's fees as fair.
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OG whale from 2015 ETH ICO (@ai_9684xtpa) just sold another 632 ETH ($1.04M)! They've been selling ~every 2 days. Since April, they've dumped 4,812 ETH ($8.09M). Initial cost: ~$0.31/ETH. Still hodling 30,189 ETH! 🐳
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Whale alert! 🐳 "56,995 ETH Liquidation Whale" (@ai_9684xtpa tracked) dumped 64,792 ETH, starting April 10th. Sold 35,881 ETH at ~$1562, then the final 2,000 ETH at ~$1575. Now holds only 688 ETH, mostly in stablecoins. #ETH #crypto
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Bitcoin mining expands beyond crypto! Luxor's Aaron Forster says miners are becoming power providers for AI, signaling wider acceptance of Bitcoin mining and a transition to capital-intensive industries. #Bitcoin #AI #Mining
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Vitalik says Ethereum app growth needs strong social values! Unlike C++, its decentralized ethos guides development. Light clients & apps reflect dev beliefs: Railgun/Farcaster (good) vs. Pump.fun/FTX (less so). Dev convictions matter! #Ethereum #DeFi
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