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🔔 UK Plans to Introduce Clearer Cryptocurrency Regulations by July !
The United Kingdom Treasury plans to introduce a regulatory framework for crypto assets and stablecoins by July. This move aims to promote innovation in digital assets and blockchain technology within the country's payments landscape.
▶️ Check More Details Here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cf-V32c_wR8
🔔 Senators Warren and Grassley Request Information on CFTC's Communications with FTX !
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Charles Grassley are asking CFTC chair Rostin Behnam about his interactions with former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried before FTX's collapse. They want to understand how the collapse happened to protect people's savings and retirements.
▶️ Check More Details Here:
https://www.grassley.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/grassley_warren_to_cftc_-_ftx.pdf
🔔 Catamoto To Be Listed on Pancakeswap !
Catamoto unveils its native token $CATA will be listed on PancakeSwap on 19 April, 11:00 AM UTC. Catamoto has recently conducted its IDO on multiple launchpad such as Ape Terminal, Tenset Launchpad, BSCPad and More, with IDO Price of $0.0006, Initial MCap is $11.7 Million and total Supply is 20 Billion.
CATAMOTO is a memecoin project on BNB Chain with the $CATA token, known for its advanced smart contract and experimental fair launch. The Illu-meow-nati is a humorous take on the Illuminati, depicted as a wealthy organization of cats that allegedly manipulates major events. CATAMOTO is humorously portrayed as the mastermind behind this feline conspiracy.
▶️ Listing Info:
▪️Ticker: $CATA
▪️Public Price: $0.0006
▪️Initial MCap: $11.7M
▪️Total Supply: 20B $CATA
▪️Listing Date: 19 April, 11:00 AM UTC
▪️Listing on: PancakeSwap
▪️Volts: 19,800 BNB
🔔 Adidas Joins Forces with Crypto Fitness App Stepn, Plans to Launch NFTs and Merchandise !
Adidas is partnering with Stepn to release 1,000 NFTs called the Stepn x Adidas Genesis Sneakers collection. The NFTs are based on iconic Adidas running silhouettes and mark the start of a one-year collaboration. The collection will be available on April 17 via Mooar, Stepn’s NFT marketplace. Stepn rewards users for walking or running and has previously partnered with Asics.
▶️ Check More Details Here:
https://twitter.com/Stepnofficial/status/1779827559208722669
🚨 BIG BREAKING: Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission Approves Applications for Bitcoin and Ethereum Spot ETFs !
China Asset Management, Bosera Capital, HashKey Capital Limited, Harvest Global Investments and Others' Applications for Bitcoin and Ethereum Spot ETFs Approved by Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission.
▶️ Check More Details Here:
https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/L41jvBB5hthR4mXRoL1G2Q
⚡️ News Flash - 14 Apr 2024 !
1️⃣ Cryptocurrency prices fell after Iran's attack on Israel, with Bitcoin dropping to $60,660 before recovering to $64,000
The Iranian attack on Israel caused panic in the market, leading to Bitcoin being used as a weekend proxy macro hedge and bearing the full brunt of the immediate risk-off reaction.
2️⃣ Gold-Backed PAXG Token Surges to $2,900 Amid Geopolitical Tensions
PAX Gold (PAXG) surged to $2,923, trading at a 20% premium to gold's price, while Bitcoin showed a perfect negative correlation to PAXG, suggesting weak demand as a geopolitical hedge.
3️⃣ Catamoto Announces $CATA Token Sale on 15 April
Catamoto has announced the FCFS sale of its native token $CATA, which is scheduled to begin on April 15 at 11:00 UTC. The project has established partnerships with several prominent organizations, including Ape Terminal, BlueZilla, BSCPad, Oxbull, and others.
4️⃣ Curve Founder Faces Liquidation as CRV Falls to $0.42
Curve founder Michael Egorov faced liquidation as CRV fell to $0.42. He had mortgaged 371m CRV (about $156m) across 5 addresses on 6 platforms to borrow $92.54m in stablecoins, with the health rate dropping to around 1.1.
5️⃣ UFC 300 Winner Seeks $300,000 Bonus in Bitcoin
Renato Moicano, a Brazilian UFC fighter, won a UFC 300 fight on April 13 and requested his $300,000 bonus to be paid in Bitcoin (BTC).
🔔 Binance executive located in Kenya, extradition process initiated !
The Nigerian Government has located Nadeem Arjarwalla, a fleeing Binance executive, in Kenya and is working on extraditing him. Arjarwalla went into hiding upon arrival in Kenya, but his whereabouts have been discovered. Nigeria is collaborating with international security agencies, including Interpol and the Kenyan Police, to bring him back to face charges.
▶️ Check More Details Here:
https://punchng.com/fg-traces-fleeing-binance-executive-to-kenya/
🔔 Mirada AI Announces IDO on Poolz Finance & Carbon Launchpad !
Mirada AI unveils that its native token $MIRX IDO will be hosted on Poolz Finance on 30 April & on Carbon Launchpad on 1 May. The IDO Price is not yet announced, Initial MCap is $340K & Total Supply of the token is 1 Billion.
Mirada AI democratizes AI with decentralized image generation and animation, allowing NFT minting. It sustains GPU costs with an advertiser model, offers premium features, and supports infrastructure through transaction fees and rewards for token holders. Mirada AI is Backed by Poolz Ventures, Carbon Ventures, AWEH Ventures (ex Binance).
▶️ IDO Details:
▪️IDO Price: TBA
▪️Initial MCap: $340K
▪️Total Supply: 1B $MIRX
▪️Launchpads:
▫️Poolz Finance: 30 April
▫️Carbon Launchpad: 1 April
▪️Listing Date: 3 May
🔔 JUST IN: Bitcoin's price has dropped over 10% in the last 12 hours, reaching a daily low of $60,660 on Binance !
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🔔 Ministry of Justice Calls for Legal Framework for Cryptocurrencies, No Ban Planned !
Vietnam is considering a legal framework for managing cryptocurrencies and virtual assets, as they are currently not banned but lack regulation. The government aims to prevent money laundering and establish guidelines by May 2025. Trading cryptocurrencies occurs through foreign platforms or directly between individuals, despite not being legal tender in Vietnam.
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https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/economy/no-ban-on-cryptos-but-legal-framework-needed-ministry-of-justice-4733826.html
🔔 Coinbase has filed an interlocutory appeal in its case against the SEC !
Coinbase filed a motion to appeal a judge's decision last month, allowing a lawsuit with the SEC to proceed. The appeal claims substantial grounds for differences of opinion.
▶️ Check More Details Here:
https://assets.ctfassets.net/c5bd0wqjc7v0/2oaQy6rdVGm3Jnn1jAL1pR/a957405f0e5863d5d15660ad57ef359c/CoinbaseMotToCertifyInterlocutoryAppeal.pdf
🔔 Gull Network Announces Testnet Launch on 22 Apr !
Gull Network announces the launch of its Testnet on 22 Apr, following the success of the Gull Game. The Testnet will run from 22 Apr to 29 Apr, offering participants the opportunity to explore the platform's features in a controlled environment. Rewards totaling $10,000, split between $MANTA and $GULL tokens, will be distributed to participants. 500 participants who complete the testnet tasks will have the chance to mint a Testnet NFT, redeemable for $GULL and $MANTA tokens after the launch.
Gull Network aims to revolutionize blockchain with user-centric, transparent, and decentralized solutions, positioning itself at the forefront of innovation in the decentralized movement.
▶️ Testnet Details:
▪️Testnet Period: 22 Apr - 29 Apr
▪️Rewards: Total $10K, Splitted $5K worth of $MANTA and $5K worth of $GULL.
▪️Winners: 500 Lucky Testnet Participants to Receive NFTs Redeemable for $GULL and $MANTA Tokens
▶️ Task to perform to be Eligible for the Rewards:
▪️Trade with any pair three times; and
▪️Add liquidity to one pair
▶️ Check More Details Here:
https://twitter.com/GullNetwork/status/1778711907500744850
▶️ Project Socials:
Website | Twitter | Telegram
🔔 Ex-Security Engineer Sentenced to Three Years for Hacking Two Decentralized Crypto Exchanges !
Former security engineer Shakeeb Ahmed has been sentenced to three years in prison for hacking two decentralized crypto exchanges and stealing over $12 million worth of crypto. This case marks the first-ever conviction for hacking a smart contract, according to U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Damian Williams. Ahmed pleaded guilty to the charges prior to his sentencing.
▶️ Check More Details Here:
https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/former-security-engineer-sentenced-three-years-prison-hacking-two-decentralized
🔔 JUST IN: Hong Kong is set to approve spot ETFs for both Bitcoin and Ethereum as early as Monday, according to Bloomberg !
Hong Kong may approve ETFs for Bitcoin and Ether as soon as Monday. Harvest Fund Management Co. and a partnership between Bosera Asset Management (International) Co. and HashKey Capital are expected to receive approval.
▶️ Check More Details Here:
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-12/hong-kong-bitcoin-ether-etf-approval-expected-as-soon-as-monday
🔔 Teleport DAO Community Sale Live on Coinlist !
Teleport DAO unveils its native token $TST Community sale is live on Coinlist and will last till 18 Apr, 17:00 UTC. The Public Price of the Sale is $0.075, coinlist sale allocation is 70M $TST and Total Supply is 1B $TST.
Teleport DAO enables trustless and secure connections from Bitcoin to EVM chains and Bitcoin Layer 2 solutions through a light-client bridge. The protocol supports the creation of cross-chain applications for Bitcoin and facilitates the transfer of messages between Bitcoin and EVM chains, introducing two key decentralized applications (dApps).
▶️ Community Sale Details:
▪️Public Price: $0.075
▪️Sale Date: 11 Apr - 18 Apr
▪️FDV: $75M
▪️Allocation For Sale : 70M $TST
▪️*Additional Reserve Allocation : 25M $TST
▪️Total Supply: 1B $TST
▪️Purchase Limits: Min $100 ~ Max $2,000
🔔 Bored Ape Yacht Club's Floor Price Hits Lowest Point Since 2021, Down Over 90% from All-Time High !
The floor price for Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) NFTs has dropped to its lowest level since August 2021, reaching 10.9 ether (about $34,000) on Monday. This decline comes amidst a broader downturn in the NFT market. Despite its previous success and celebrity endorsements, BAYC has been affected by the overall market trend.
▶️ Check More Details Here:
https://nftpricefloor.com/bored-ape-yacht-club
🔔 Nebraska Man Accused of Illegally Mining $1 Million Worth of Cryptocurrencies Through 'Cryptojacking' !
Charles O. Parks III, 45, faces charges for allegedly conducting a "cryptojacking" scheme, stealing $3.5 million in cloud computing services to mine $1 million in cryptocurrencies. He used aliases to avoid paying for computing power and laundered proceeds through crypto exchanges. Parks was arrested on April 13 in Nebraska and will appear in federal court on April 16.
▶️ Check More Details Here:
https://www.justice.gov/usao-edny/pr/nebraska-man-indicted-multi-million-dollar-cryptojacking-scheme
⚡️ News Flash - 15 Apr 2024 !
1️⃣ IRS Chief Expects Increase in Crypto Tax Evasion This Year
The IRS is expecting an increase in crypto tax-related crimes as the tax deadline nears. Guy Ficco, IRS criminal investigation chief, mentioned that the agency is ready to handle more cases of tax fraud and evasion involving cryptocurrencies.
2️⃣ Overlay Protocol Launches testnet airdrop campaign TUNA
Overlay's TUNA testnet airdrop on Arbitrum Sepolia has engaged 25,000+ users in 1.5M+ transactions. Participants claim tokens, use the protocol, and earn points weekly based on activity, tracked on the Leaderboard in the app.
3️⃣ Vitalik Buterin Transfers 100 ETH (Approx. $325,000) to Railgun
Vitalik Buterin transferred 100 ETH (approximately $325,000) to Railgun, an EVM privacy protocol for DeFi, continuing his support with regular interactions over the past six months.
4️⃣ XSwap Announces Partnership with OMNIA Protocol
XSwap and Omnia are partnering to offer an unparalleled DeFi experience. Omnia, a specialized RPC provider for traders incubated by ChainGPT, will enhance XSwap's DeFi offerings.
5️⃣ Bitcoin miner transfers $3 million in BTC dormant for almost 14 years
An amount of 50 bitcoin ($3.3 million) mined in April 2010 moved today, suggesting an early miner is consolidating or cashing in. 17 BTC ($1.1 million) went to a wallet possibly linked to an exchange, while 33 BTC ($2.2 million) went to a new wallet with no prior activity, likely the same miner under a new address.
🔔 Germany's Largest Federal Bank, Landesbank Baden-Württemberg, to Offer Cryptocurrency Custody Services !
Landesbank Baden-Württemberg, Germany's largest federal bank, is set to provide cryptocurrency custody services in collaboration with Bitpanda exchange due to growing demand from its corporate clients for digital assets.
▶️ Check More Details Here:
https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/germany-s-largest-federal-bank-to-offer-crypto-custody-services-1.2058976
🔔 Snapmuse Announces its launch on Multiple Launchpad !
Snapmuse has announced its native token $SMX Initial Free Offering on Gate Startup starting from 18 Apr - 19 Apr and IDO on DAO Maker, Enjinstarter, GameFi and Cocktail Fund. IDO will be commenced on 12-17 Apr, 15-17 Apr, 17-18 Apr and 16-18 Apr respectively. The IDO price is set at $0.02 per $SMX, total supply of 500 million $SMX.
Snapmuse is a web3 funding platform for the entertainment industry, enabling creators to mint NFTs of their projects and sell them to fans. The platform offers exclusive access and rewards based on project performance, and also allows brands to create missions for fans to boost engagement.
▶️ Gate Startup Details:
▪️Price: $0
▪️Total Allocated for IFO: 1.5M $SMX
▪️Date: 18 Apr - 19 Apr
▪️Participation Type: $GT Holder Exclusive
▪️Offering Link: https://www.gate.io/article/35905
▶️ IDO Details:
▪️Price: $0.02
▪️Initial MCap: $190K
▪️Total Supply: 500M $SMX
▪️Launchpads:
▫️Dao Maker: 12 Apr - 17 Apr
▫️Enjinstarter: 15 Apr - 17 Apr
▫️GameFi: 17 Apr - 18 Apr
▫️Cocktail Fund: TBA
▶️ Snapmuse IDO is refundable on Dao Maker and GameFI. $SMX will be listed on Gate on 19 Apr.
▶️ Check More Details Here:
https://twitter.com/snapmuseio/status/1779190094877925544
▶️ Project Socials:
Website | Twitter | Telegram
🔔 A group involved in blockchain fraud has moved $1 million to Blast for new fraudulent schemes !
A group known for blockchain fraud on platforms like Magnate, Kokomo, and Lendora is now operating on Blast, moving around $1 million in laundered funds. They converted the funds into wETH and used them to buy LEAP tokens on Blast, potentially setting up another scam. Additionally, they are possibly involved in the ZebraLending project on Base, with a TVL of $311K.
▶️ Check More Details Here:
https://twitter.com/zachxbt/status/1779333168383791411
🔔 Gull Network Raises $1.6 Million in Private Funding Round !
Gull Network has successfully closed a $1.6 million private funding round, co-led by OZARU Ventures and Morningstar Ventures, with participation from investors such as GBV, MH Ventures, Banter Capital, and more. This funding will be used to accelerate product development, enhance network infrastructure, expand the team, foster partnerships, broaden the ecosystem, and intensify marketing efforts, positioning Gull Network for further growth. Gull Network, built on the Manta Network, is a pioneering solution for token launches.
▶️ Check More Details Here:
https://twitter.com/GullNetwork/status/1778985936480772531
▶️ Project Socials:
Website | Twitter | Telegram
🇻🇳 GM Vietnam IS BACK, Co-hosted By Kyros Ventures, Ninety Eight & Ancient8 !
▶️ Altcoin Alerts is thrilled to be a media partner with "GM Vietnam", the most highly anticipated blockchain event for Vietnam in 2024.
▪️125+ Speakers: Paolo Ardaino (CEO, Tether), Miguel Morel (CEO, Arkham), Trung Nguyen (CEO, Axie Infinity), Arthur Cheong (Co-Founder, DeFiance Digital), Chandler Song (Co-Founder, Ankr), Yau Teng Yan (Head Of NFT Research, Delphi Digital), Zane N. (CEO, Ancient8), Jeff Feng (CEO, Sei) & more.
▪️Meet With Participating Projects: OKX, Aptos, Galxe, ZKSync, Mantle, Avalanche, Polkadot, Celestia, Manta, Metis, Jupiter, Orderly, Pyth, Injective, MEXC, Taiko, Wintermute, Hashed, Spartan Group, Gate Ventures, Matrixport & more.
▪️Date: 7 & 8 June 2024
▪️Venue: THISKYHALL, HCMC, Vietnam
▪️Free Tickets: https://gmvietnam.io/get-tickets
⚡️ News Flash - 13 Apr 2024 !
1️⃣ One Week Left Until Bitcoin's Halving: Countdown Continues
Bitcoin's next halving event, reducing the block subsidy from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC, is just one week away on April 20, according to The Block's countdown.
2️⃣ GBTC Records $166 Million Outflow Despite CEO's 'Equilibrium' Comment
Grayscale's Bitcoin ETF, GBTC, saw significant outflows of over $166 million and 2,500 Bitcoin on 12 April. Since its January launch, outflows have exceeded $16.2 billion. Daily outflows in April ranged from $75 million to $300 million, with minimal inflows into Bitcoin ETFs. GBTC recorded outflows of $767 million this week, contributing to overall negative flows into Bitcoin ETFs.
3️⃣ SEC Deviates from Past Policy Guidelines in Uniswap Crackdown
Cinneamhain Ventures' Adam Cochran argues that the SEC is contradicting its own policy guidelines in its action against Uniswap, citing previous decisions on the definition of an exchange.
4️⃣ Ponder Announces Partnership with KyberSwap
Ponder partners with KyberSwap to enhance user options and simplify transaction processes through an intuitive interface, empowering seamless transaction execution.
5️⃣ Uniswap Labs Increases Swap Fee to 0.25% from 0.15% on Trades through Interface
Uniswap Labs has increased the fee for token swaps using its interface by 0.1% for all trades, excluding certain stablecoin and wrapping transactions, on its mainnet and supported Layer 2 networks.
🔔 Winklevoss Twins Invest $4.5M in Bitcoin to Co-Own Soccer Club !
Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss have invested $4.5 million worth of Bitcoin in Peter McCormack's Real Bedford Football Club (RBFC), becoming co-owners. The investment, executed through Winklevoss Capital, will establish a Bitcoin treasury for the club to protect against fiat debasement and support its growth ambitions.
▶️ Check More Details Here:
https://www.realbedford.com/news/winklevoss-twins-to-invest-45m-into-real-bedford-football-club
⚡️ News Flash - 12 Apr 2024 !
1️⃣ Octavia Announces Strategic Partnership with NeurochainAI
Octavia is collaborating with NeurochainAI to enhance its AI services using GPU DePIN technology, aiming for greater efficiency and affordability.
2️⃣ Pac Finance Triggers $24M in Liquidations with Unexpected Parameter Adjustment
Users of the DeFi app Pac Finance experienced $24 million in liquidations on April 11 due to a sudden parameter change by a developer wallet. The change, made without prior notification, resulted in significant losses. The team is working to mitigate the issue.
3️⃣ Nuklai partners with Aethir to develop AI solutions for Web3 gaming
Nuklai and Aethir are partnering to develop AI applications for the Web3 gaming ecosystem, integrating Aethir's gaming network with Nuklai's SmartData infrastructure.
4️⃣ Ark Invest Offloads $20M in Coinbase Shares, Adds OpenAI to Venture Fund
Ark Invest, led by Cathie Wood, adjusted its portfolio by selling 77,561 shares of Coinbase, totaling $20.4 million. At the same time, Ark's Venture Fund made its initial investment in OpenAI, an artificial intelligence company co-founded by Sam Altman, who is also involved with Worldcoin.
5️⃣ Mirada AI Joins Microsoft for Startups Program
Mirada AI has joined the Microsoft for Startups program, gaining access to AI tools, resources, and funding opportunities.
🔔 In the past 24 hours, over 274K traders were liquidated, totaling $869.93 million in losses !
According to CoinGlass, In the last 24 hours, 274,493 traders were liquidated, totaling $869.64 million in liquidations. The largest single liquidation order occurred on OKX for the ETH-USD-SWAP pair, valued at $7.19 million.
🔔 Sharpe AI Announces Completion of Seed Funding Round !
Sharpe AI completes seed funding round with investors like Morningstar Ventures, Animoca Brands, GBV Capital, and Maven Capital. The platform, serving over 70,000 users, offers a comprehensive crypto trading and asset management app. Recently, $SAI Public IDO concluded on Ape Terminal and AIT Protocol, with a $0.02 public price, $1.62M initial market cap, and 1 billion total token supply.
▶️ Investors: Animoca Brands | GBV Capital | Morningstar Ventures | Maven Capital | Metabros | Contango Digital Assets | Ape Terminal | AIT Protocol | AshCrypto | Pentoshi | Murtaza | Irene Zhao | CryptoGodJohn | Lady of Crypto | Ivan on Tech | Virtual Bacon | HashEur | Kazi | MacroCRG | Cousin Crypto | Miles Deutscher | Kaduna | Anbessa | Tyler & More
▶️ Check More Details Here:
https://twitter.com/SharpeLabs/status/1778291736235618493
▶️ Project Socials:
Website | Twitter | Discord
🔔 1intro Announces LBP Public Sale & $intro Tokenomics !
1INTRO is launching the $INTRO LBP Public Sale, the first LBP on the 1LBP platform, starting on 14 Apr. The sale will last for 72 hours, offering 200M $INTRO tokens.
1INTRO has introduced $INTRO, its governance token, allowing active participation in governance and incentives. Holders can engage in platform development and access various yield
opportunities. The total supply of $INTRO is 1 Billion tokens.
1intro is a platform at the intersection of finance and innovation, focusing on AI-enhanced liquidity. They are developing a platform for LBPs and a Dex that aims to be intelligent and user-centric.
▶️ LBP Details:
▪️Date: 14 April 15:00 PM UTC
▪️Duration: 72 hours
▪️Supplied tokens: 200M $INTRO (20% of the supply)
▪️Start Weights: 99% $INTRO / 1% SOL
▪️End Weights: 25% $INTRO / 75% SOL
▶️ Token Utilities:
▪️Governance Benefits: Staking INTRO gives governance rights and participation in 1LBP curation.
▪️Earning Opportunities: Stakers receive revenues from 1INTRO products and staking rewards. Fees are used to buy back and burn INTRO tokens.
▪️Exclusive Access: Stakers get access to exclusive sales and bonuses on verified LBPs.
▶️ Check More Details Here:
https://twitter.com/1intro/status/1778436234257285429
▶️ Project Socials:
Website | Twitter | Telegram
🔔 Self Chain Launches Selforb NFT on Zora Chain !
The SELFORB NFT has been launched on the Zora chain to celebrate the success of Self Chain Incentivized Testnet 2 on Superboard. This NFT symbolizes the community's commitment to a secure, decentralized future.
Self Chain is a cutting-edge L1 blockchain and keyless wallet infrastructure service that operates on a modular, intent-centric access layer. It employs MPC-TSS/AA for multi-chain Web3 access, ensuring secure and seamless interactions across various blockchain networks.
▶️ Check More Details Here:
https://twitter.com/selfchainxyz/status/1774800422202683467
▶️ Project Socials:
Website | Twitter | Telegram