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Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a 6% gain on April 4, surging from the $65,000 level to as high as $69,000, as traders anticipated impending short liquidations.

BTC broke below the $68,000 level, falling 5.38% to trade at $66,700. What's causing this sell-off in the crypto markets?

The Chinese government has introduced a new public blockchain infrastructure platform led by Conflux Network, a multichain blockchain ecosystem under the Conflux Foundation.

Solareum, the Telegram trading app facilitating the buying and selling of Solana-based tokens, has announced its closure following a security breach.

Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, has defended memecoins, cautioning against dismissing them as "stupid" and highlighting their potential value to blockchain networks.

Bitkub Capital Group Holdings, the leading cryptocurrency exchange in Thailand, has announced plans to go public on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) in 2025.

Former FTX CEO Sam "SBF" Bankman-Fried has broken his silence after being sentenced to 25 years in federal prison.

HODL hands, not just bags!

Wormhole's highly anticipated W token airdrop is set for April 3, while Ethena Labs is set to airdrop its ENA token to Shards holders. Read on to learn more about these airdrops worth $2.4B!

Parallel Studios, the startup behind the popular Ethereum NFT card-battler game Parallel, has announced a successful funding round.

A recent court ruling in the United Kingdom has authorized the freezing of £6.7 million ($8.4 million).

The FTX bankruptcy estate has announced the sale of 41 million locked Solana (SOL) tokens for $7.5 billion.

Ethena Labs, a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol, has announced the distribution of 750 million ENA tokens to holders of "shards," which represents users' engagement with the protocol.

VSFG, an asset management company, and its partner, Value Partners, have submitted an application for a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF).

Major AI protocols, SingularityNet, Fetch.ai, and Ocean Protocol, are set to merge through a community vote, with an estimated value of $7.5 billion.

Cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin’s CEO Johnny Lyu has revealed plans for a major airdrop involving Bitcoin (BTC) and its native token KuCoin (KCS), amounting to a total value of $10 million.

In an interview with Fox Business on March 27, Larry Fink, the CEO of BlackRock, stated that the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has become the fastest-growing ETF in history.

Leading stablecoin issuer Tether has announced the establishment of a new division focused on artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives

Panasonic, the renowned tech giant, has joined forces with Jasmy (JASMY) blockchain to introduce a groundbreaking Web3 platform.

In a recent filing with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) revealed its proposal for fines.

Munchables, a nonfungible token (NFT) game built on the Ethereum layer-2 blockchain Blast, has fallen victim to a significant exploit, resulting in a loss of $62 million.

Max Branzburg, the Vice President of Coinbase, has announced plans for Coinbase to migrate a greater number of customer and corporate accounts holding the USD Coin (USDC) stablecoin.

The London Stock Exchange (LSE) has announced its plans to launch exchange-traded notes (ETNs) for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) on May 28.

SWIFT, the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication, has unveiled the findings from the second phase of its sandbox testing for the central bank digital currency (CBDC).

Grayscale, a prominent cryptocurrency asset management firm, remains optimistic about the approval of spot Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in May.

The crypto markets are showing signs of recovery after a sharp sell-off last week, with Bitcoin (BTC) reclaiming the $70,000 level.

Coinbase, the leading US-based cryptocurrency exchange, is experiencing a surge in its stock price as Bitcoin and the overall crypto market is rallying.

Floki Inu (FLOKI), a Shiba Inu-themed memecoin, has revealed its roadmap for 2024, outlining various initiatives focused on utility.

The Ethereum layer-2 network, Base, has experienced a significant surge in total value locked (TVL), doubling its TVL in less than a month to reach $2.13 billion.

CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju has made a prediction regarding the spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) market.

Blast, an Ethereum layer-2 blockchain, is witnessing a surge in gaming activity, particularly from a game called Crypto Valleys.

Polygon zkEVM, a Layer 2 network built on Ethereum, experienced a significant network outage that lasted over ten hours.

Coinbase Derivatives, a popular cryptocurrency exchange, announced its plans to introduce futures trading for Dogecoin, Litecoin and Bitcoin Cash on April 1.

Bitcoin (BTC) has witnessed a significant rally in 2024, starting the year at $42,208 and surging to a new all-time high of $73,737 on March 14

Sweden's central bank, the Riksbank, has concluded its digital krona pilot project and released its final report, which primarily focuses on the offline functionality and user experience.

Blockchain analysts discovered one of BlackRock’s wallets after a deposit of $100 million in USD Coin (USDC) on the Ethereum blockchain.

Bitcoin's price experienced a bounce after days of downtrend, following the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision to maintain interest rates at their current level.

Square Enix, the renowned Japanese gaming publisher and entertainment company behind popular gaming franchises like Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts, has formed a partnership with HyperPlay.

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has decided to delay its ruling on the proposed spot Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by Hashdex and ARK 21Shares.

Swiss-based digital asset bank Sygnum has tokenized $50 million for Matter Labs, the developers behind zkSync, a zero-knowledge layer-2 blockchain on Ethereum.

Immutable, Polygon Labs, and VC firm King River Capital have joined forces to launch a $100 million blockchain gaming investment fund called the Inevitable Games Fund.

The world’s largest asset manager BlackRock has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a tokenized asset fund.

A United States district court has imposed sanctions on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for engaging in misconduct in a lawsuit against Debt Box.

Bitcoin Ordinals project NodeMonkes has briefly flipped the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) in market capitalization on Monday.

A new Solana-based memecoin, Slerf, has lost $10 million after the project's developer accidentally burned a major portion of the token supply.

Financial services giant Fidelity plans to stake a part of the ETH if its spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) application gets approved.

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has announced the passage of a new Digital Assets Law and Security Law, as well as amendments to existing law.

Starbucks has announced that it will be ending its Odyssey Beta program on March 31.

The Solana network experienced a surge in activity over the weekend, surpassing Ethereum in total trading volume.

Parallel Studios, the developer behind the Ethereum NFT card game Parallel, has announced its next crypto game, Colony.

A South Korean Instagram user announced that the Shiba Inu featured in the "Dogwifhat" meme, named Achi, was their pet.

Two US senators have called on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to halt the approval of any further crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), citing risks to retail investors.

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has launched the second phase of its central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot, the e-HKD.

Xverse, a leading Bitcoin wallet, has announced that it will support the upcoming Runes protocol, a new standard for fungible tokens on Bitcoin.

A UK court has ruled that Dr. Craig Wright is not the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto.

Bitcoin's recent rally has hit a roadblock, with the cryptocurrency falling below $69,000 per coin today.

This report delves into the crypto markets in February 2024, an eventful month where BTC rallied towards all-time highs, and dives into some of the top narratives that shaped the month.

The NFT market appears to be experiencing a sell-off recently, with the price floors of several leading collections dropping significantly in the past week.

India's Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is pushing for faster settlement cycles in the stock market.

The Ethereum (ETH) blockchain successfully activated the long-awaited Dencun upgrade on March 13.

MakerDAO, the organization behind the popular Dai stablecoin, has announced its ambitious "Endgame" plan for a multi-phased ecosystem overhaul.

Thailand is making a strong push towards becoming a hub for investment token fundraising by offering significant tax breaks to both issuers and holders.

Bitcoin (BTC) miners are reaping record profits, with daily mining rewards reaching a record-breaking $78.89 million on March 11, according to data from Blockchain.com.

MetaMask, the leading Ethereum wallet, is reportedly testing a novel cryptocurrency payment card in collaboration with Mastercard.

The Tensor Foundation, a recently formed organization behind Solana-based NFT marketplace Tensor, has outlined its plans for the TNSR token.

Coinbase, the leading US-based cryptocurrency exchange, is raising $1 billion through senior convertible notes.

Bitcoin (BTC) prices dipped after hotter-than-expected inflation data from the US sparked concerns about delayed interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve.

MicroStrategy's (MSTR) stock price is surging after the company announced it had purchased even more Bitcoin (BTC).

Messaging app Telegram is considering an initial public offering (IPO) after years of focusing on user privacy and resisting investor pressure.

Former President Donald Trump has hinted at a more favorable approach towards cryptocurrency if elected as President of the United States again.

Ethereum (ETH)'s highly anticipated Dencun upgrade, scheduled for March 13, is poised to be a landmark event for the network.

Bitcoin (BTC) has rallied past its all-time highs, reaching an unprecedented $72,000 on March 11.

MakerDAO, the organization behind the popular stablecoin Dai (DAI), has implemented temporary adjustments to its protocol in response to recent market fluctuations.

Cathie Wood, CEO of the investment firm ARK Invest, has significantly increased her bullish outlook on Bitcoin's price trajectory.

Holders of the dog-themed Solana memecoin dogwifhat (WIF) are on a mission to put their beloved Shiba Inu mascot on the Las Vegas Strip

A controversial proposal by an Arbitrum contributor to donate cryptocurrency towards the legal defense of Tornado Cash developers has been withdrawn.

Wyoming has become the first US state to grant legal recognition to Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs).

Welcome to CoinMarketCap’s Crypto Awards Ceremony, 2024, where we celebrate the best of blockchain innovation, leadership and education in the cryptocurrency space. Head to CoinMarketCap.com and make an account to have access to all things crypto! CoinMarketCap.com In this ceremony we reveal the winners of eight different crypto award categories: Crypto of the Year, Meme Coin of the Year, Crypto Leader of the Year, Social Influencer To Watch, Bridge Builder of the Year, Most Innovative DeFi Project, Most Innovative Project: L1, L2, and Cross-Chain, and Most Innovative NFT & Gaming Project. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As well as this, hear from our keynote speakers as they provide insightful data on the crypto market in 2023 and predictions for the crypto market in the coming year and beyond, offering valuable foresight into potential trends and opportunities. Additionally, don't miss our 'best of' compilation from the hotlists, highlighting essential tools for both crypto newbies and pros, alongside the top Crypto VC Funds driving innovation forward. There may even be some Ai surprises along the way! This ceremony is not just an awards reveal; it's a comprehensive look into the future of blockchain and digital assets, curated by CoinMarketCap, the world's most-referenced crypto information and data source. Whether you're deeply embedded in the crypto industry or just starting to dip your toes into the web3 world, this promises a wealth of knowledge and celebration of the crypto community's achievements. Head to CoinMarketCap and sign up, as well as subscribe to CoinMarketCap's YouTube channel now to stay on the forefront of cryptocurrency trends, news and community. CMC Crypto Awards is an independent initiative to recognise and acknowledge outstanding achievements in the crypto industry. The use of any third-party trademarks, brand names, or logos does not imply any endorsement or association with CMC. All intellectual property rights related to the mentioned brands are the property of their respective owners. CMC disclaims any intention to infringe upon or violate these rights. #crypto #blockchain #NFTs #DeFi #memecoin #cryptoawards2024 #CMCCryptoAwards #bitcoin 00:00 - CMC Crypto Awards 2024 00:17 - What are the awards? 00:55 - Crypto 2023 - How the story unfolded 01:53 - Most Innovative NFT & Gaming Project 02:48 - Most Innovative L1/L2/Cross-chain Project 03:45 - Rush Luton Interview 06:26 - Crypto Leader of the Year 07:30 - Most Innovative DeFi Project 08:28 - CMC Hotlists 09:35 - Bridge Builder of the Year 11:00 - Social Influencer to Watch 12:32 - Raoul Pal Interview 16:03 - Meme Coin of the Year 17:17 - Crypto of the Year 18:39 - Awards minted as NFTs 19:00 - Thank you!!

Welcome to CoinMarketCap’s Crypto Awards Ceremony, 2024, where we celebrate the best of blockchain innovation, leadership and education in the cryptocurrency space. Head to CoinMarketCap.com and make an account to have access to all things crypto! CoinMarketCap.com In this ceremony we reveal the winners of eight different crypto award categories: Crypto of the Year, Meme Coin of the Year, Crypto Leader of the Year, Social Influencer To Watch, Bridge Builder of the Year, Most Innovative DeFi Project, Most Innovative Project: L1, L2, and Cross-Chain, and Most Innovative NFT & Gaming Project. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As well as this, hear from our keynote speakers as they provide insightful data on the crypto market in 2023 and predictions for the crypto market in the coming year and beyond, offering valuable foresight into potential trends and opportunities. Additionally, don't miss our 'best of' compilation from the hotlists, highlighting essential tools for both crypto newbies and pros, alongside the top Crypto VC Funds driving innovation forward. There may even be some Ai surprises along the way! This ceremony is not just an awards reveal; it's a comprehensive look into the future of blockchain and digital assets, curated by CoinMarketCap, the world's most-referenced crypto information and data source. Whether you're deeply embedded in the crypto industry or just starting to dip your toes into the web3 world, this promises a wealth of knowledge and celebration of the crypto community's achievements. Head to CoinMarketCap and sign up, as well as subscribe to CoinMarketCap's YouTube channel now to stay on the forefront of cryptocurrency trends, news and community. CMC Crypto Awards is an independent initiative to recognise and acknowledge outstanding achievements in the crypto industry. The use of any third-party trademarks, brand names, or logos does not imply any endorsement or association with CMC. All intellectual property rights related to the mentioned brands are the property of their respective owners. CMC disclaims any intention to infringe upon or violate these rights. #crypto #blockchain #NFTs #DeFi #memecoin #cryptoawards2024 #CMCCryptoAwards #bitcoin 00:00 - CMC Crypto Awards 2024 00:17 - What are the awards? 00:55 - Crypto 2023 - How the story unfolded 01:53 - Most Innovative NFT & Gaming Project 02:48 - Most Innovative L1/L2/Cross-chain Project 03:45 - Rush Luton Interview 06:26 - Crypto Leader of the Year 07:30 - Most Innovative DeFi Project 08:28 - CMC Hotlists 09:35 - Bridge Builder of the Year 11:00 - Social Influencer to Watch 12:32 - Raoul Pal Interview 16:03 - Meme Coin of the Year 17:17 - Crypto of the Year 18:39 - Awards minted as NFTs 19:00 - Thank you!!

Welcome to CoinMarketCap’s Crypto Awards Ceremony, 2024, where we celebrate the best of blockchain innovation, leadership and education in the cryptocurrency space. Head to CoinMarketCap.com and make an account to have access to all things crypto! CoinMarketCap.com In this ceremony we reveal the winners of eight different crypto award categories: Crypto of the Year, Meme Coin of the Year, Crypto Leader of the Year, Social Influencer To Watch, Bridge Builder of the Year, Most Innovative DeFi Project, Most Innovative Project: L1, L2, and Cross-Chain, and Most Innovative NFT & Gaming Project. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As well as this, hear from our keynote speakers as they provide insightful data on the crypto market in 2023 and predictions for the crypto market in the coming year and beyond, offering valuable foresight into potential trends and opportunities. Additionally, don't miss our 'best of' compilation from the hotlists, highlighting essential tools for both crypto newbies and pros, alongside the top Crypto VC Funds driving innovation forward. There may even be some Ai surprises along the way! This ceremony is not just an awards reveal; it's a comprehensive look into the future of blockchain and digital assets, curated by CoinMarketCap, the world's most-referenced crypto information and data source. Whether you're deeply embedded in the crypto industry or just starting to dip your toes into the web3 world, this promises a wealth of knowledge and celebration of the crypto community's achievements. Head to CoinMarketCap and sign up, as well as subscribe to CoinMarketCap's YouTube channel now to stay on the forefront of cryptocurrency trends, news and community. CMC Crypto Awards is an independent initiative to recognise and acknowledge outstanding achievements in the crypto industry. The use of any third-party trademarks, brand names, or logos does not imply any endorsement or association with CMC. All intellectual property rights related to the mentioned brands are the property of their respective owners. CMC disclaims any intention to infringe upon or violate these rights. #crypto #blockchain #NFTs #DeFi #memecoin #cryptoawards2024 #CMCCryptoAwards #bitcoin 00:00 - CMC Crypto Awards 2024 00:17 - What are the awards? 00:55 - Crypto 2023 - How the story unfolded 01:53 - Most Innovative NFT & Gaming Project 02:48 - Most Innovative L1/L2/Cross-chain Project 03:45 - Rush Luton Interview 06:26 - Crypto Leader of the Year 07:30 - Most Innovative DeFi Project 08:28 - CMC Hotlists 09:35 - Bridge Builder of the Year 11:00 - Social Influencer to Watch 12:32 - Raoul Pal Interview 16:03 - Meme Coin of the Year 17:17 - Crypto of the Year 18:39 - Awards minted as NFTs 19:00 - Thank you!!

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