April 2024
ERC-404 pioneer Pandora leads NFT market with US$1.6 mln daily sales
The Bored Ape Yacht Club collection tops daily NFT sales, marking a notable increase in transactions and buyers.
Ethereum leads NFT market with over US$10 million in sales
Ethereum sees a slight increase in NFT transactions, while Bitcoin and Solana experience declines in the past 24 hours.
Ethereum restaking sparks risk concerns: Coinbase
Ethereum’s restaking protocols reach $13 billion TVL, raising questions about potential risks.
Agora secures US$12 mln for new stablecoin AUSD
Agora’s AUSD stablecoin launch attracts $12M in seed funding, signaling strong market confidence.
No blockchain tops US$10 mln in NFT sales on Wednesday, Bitcoin leads with US$8.25 mln
Bitcoin tops NFT market despite a minor decrease in sales, with Ethereum and Solana following.
Tensorians NFTs surge in 24-hour sales on Solana
Solana’s Tensorians NFT collection sees a significant increase in sales and transactions, leading the daily market.
Singapore strengthens crypto oversight
MAS revises PSA to cover crypto custody, aiming to enhance user protection.
BAYC surges to lead NFT sales but Solana dominates the top 10
Three Solana collections placed in Tuesday’s top five.
Ethereum leads NFT sales with a slight uptick
Ethereum sees a marginal increase in NFT sales, outperforming Bitcoin and Solana over the past 24 hours.
Tether becomes seventh largest Bitcoin holder
Stablecoin leader Tether acquires 8,889 units of Bitcoin.
Thai exchange Bitkub plans 2025 IPO
Thailand’s Bitkub aims for a 2025 IPO on SET to expand and compete in the global crypto market.
Telegram enables Toncoin for ad payments, shares profits with channels
Telegram introduces a new feature allowing channel owners to earn 50% ad revenue in Toncoin.
South Korea’s Upbit trading volume tanks
Upbit’s trading volume falls sharply from March’s peak amid market volatility.
DMarket NFT sales surge, tops daily trade chart
DMarket leads with a significant uptick in NFT transactions, signaling a vibrant market.
Bitcoin leads NFT markets as average price soar to highest mark since May 2022
The average NFT price in March rose to the highest level in almost two years.
March 2024
FTX executives settle fraud lawsuit for US$1.35 mln
Ex-FTX leaders agree to $1.35M payout in class action settlement after founder’s sentencing.
Dogwifhat climbs to third in memecoin market cap
Solana’s Dogwifhat surpasses Pepe, now third-largest meme coin by market cap, as Dogecoin community explores new ventures.
Ethereum enters the weekend on top of NFT market with over US$11 million in daily sales
Ethereum tops the NFT market as Bitcoin crawls to the US$3 billion mark.
JIGO leads NFTs for the second straight day with $1.64 million in sales
Bitcoin’s JIGO BRC-20 NFTs see a slight uptick in transactions amid market dip.
KuCoin launches US$10 mln airdrop campaign amid legal woes
KuCoin’s $10 million airdrop aims to retain users despite DOJ and CFTC charges.
Elixir Games nets US$14 mln for Web3 gaming growth
Web3 gaming company Elixir Games secures $14M in seed funding to enhance its ecosystem and introduce a new token.
Ethereum validator count passes one million
Ethereum’s security strengthens as validator numbers reach a new milestone.
Dune Analytics expands blockchain data with Tron integration
Dune Analytics partners with TRON, enhancing data access and offering a $650,000 prize for HackaTRON developers.
Bitcoin snatches daily NFT throne from Ethereum
Bitcoin maintains market stability, while Ethereum and Solana see significant changes in non-fungible token sales over the past day.
JIGO BRC-20 NFTs surge in daily sales
Bitcoin’s $JIGO BRC-20 NFTs see a significant to lead Thursday’s sales chart.
Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison
Bankman-Fried plans to appeal the conviction and sentence.
FrxETHRedemptionTicket leads NFT sales surge
Ethereum’s FrxETHRedemptionTicket tops NFT market with a significant sales increase in the last 24 hours.
Ethereum reclaims NFT throne with US$17.02 mln in daily sales
Ethereum tops daily NFT sales, Bitcoin and Solana see mixed results, with notable changes in wash sales.
Fantom’s Sonic upgrade to elevate DeFi and transaction speed
Sonic upgrade promises 2,000 TPS boost and improved DeFi for Fantom users.
SEC demands US$2 bln from Ripple Labs
The SEC seeks a $US2 billion penalty from Ripple Labs in a landmark case.
DeFi group, apparel company sue SEC over crypto token classification
The DeFi Education Fund and Beba challenge the SEC to clarify the status of their $BEBA token as non-security.
Mad Lads NFTs rise as the day’s top collection
Solana’s Mad Lads collection sees significant sales and transaction increase, leading daily NFT market.
Bitcoin leads NFTs with a 46% sales bump
Bitcoin’s NFT sales see a slight increase, outperforming Ethereum and Solana in daily transactions.
Solana’s Froganas, Howdy Hats, lead NFT sales
Two of Solana’s up and coming collections lead the NFT market’s daily performance.
Binance faces ban in Philippines
Binance gets blocked by Philippines financial watch dog as the exchange drops Tron USDC.
Bitcoin breaks US$70,000 amidst market optimism
Bitcoin surpasses US$70,000 after 9 days below the mark.
Bitcoin leads NFT market with slight sales uptick to open the week
Bitcoin’s NFT sales see a marginal increase, outperforming Ethereum and Solana over the past day.
Yield Guild Games expands on Ronin with token launch
Yield Guild Games (YGG) has launched its token on the Ronin network, aiming to attract more gamers to its Web3 ecosystem.
Ethereum leads NFT sales despite market dip
Ethereum remains the top NFT platform despite a 63% sales dip in the last 24 hours, followed by Bitcoin and Solana.
BAYC leads NFT sales as CryptoPunks cool down after historic sale
BAYC tops daily sales with US$1.45 million.
BlackRock launches BUIDL fund for digital yield
BlackRock’s new blockchain fund, BUIDL, offers USD yields through tokenization, in partnership with Coinbase.
Morph EVM firm secures US$20 mln in funding
Singapore-based Morph EVM raises US$20 million to enhance layer 2 blockchain technology.
Ethereum leads NFT sales with over $32 million in 24 hours
Ethereum tops the NFT market thanks to a historic CryptoPunk sale.
CryptoPunks leads NFT sales surge with US$17.22 mln in 24 hours
CryptoPunks tops daily NFT sales, while overall NFT market sees mixed performance.
SEC subpoenas linked to Ethereum Foundation stir security classification speculation: Fortune
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission intensifies its scrutiny on the Ethereum Foundation through subpoenas, igniting debates over Ether’s classification and casting doubt on spot Ether ETF approvals.
Bitcoin’s Ordinals top NFT collection rankings with US$3.4 mln in sales
Top NFT collection sees slight dip in sales but increase in transactions over 24 hours.
Cardano’s USDM stablecoin set for April retail launch
Cardano’s new USDM stablecoin, developed by Mehen Finance, is slated for a retail rollout in April.
Ethereum leads with US$12.47 Million in NFT sales
Ethereum tops NFT sales in the last 24 hours, with Bitcoin and Solana following despite market fluctuations.
Bitcoin NFT sales drop by 44%, still leads market
Ethereum trailed Bitcoin’s NFT sales by less than US$600,000.
Bitcoin NFTs continue to dominate the market with a 74% sales bump
Bitcoin leads the NFT market with a significant sales increase, outperforming Ethereum, Solana, and BNB
Binance Labs spins off as independent US$10 bln VC fund
Binance Labs, the venture capital arm of Binance, has become an independent entity with a portfolio worth over $10 billion.
PancakeSwap sets eyes on v4 launch
New PancakeSwap upgrade introduces hooks, lower gas costs, and custom pools, aiming to enhance DeFi trading experience.
Senators urge SEC to halt crypto ETF approvals amid concerns
U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Laphonza Butler have expressed concerns over the approval of crypto ETFs beyond Bitcoin.
Bitcoin Dominates NFT Market with 86% Sales Increase in 24 Hours
Bitcoin leads the non-fungible tokens (NFT) market with a significant sales increase, outperforming Ethereum, Solana, and Polygon.
North Korea’s Lazarus allegedly launders US$12 mln via Tornado Cash
Lazarus Group, linked to North Korea, has resumed laundering stolen funds using Tornado Cash, a crypto mixer sanctioned by the U.S.
UK court rules against Craig Wright’s Satoshi Nakamoto claim
Craig Wright is not Bitcoin’s creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, accourding to the High Court’s ruling.
Terraform Labs retains Dentons as legal counsel amid bankruptcy
Bankrupt Terraform Labs secures court approval to hire Dentons for legal representation, despite SEC objections.
MakerDAO to launch ‘Endgame’ phase with new tokens this summer
MakerDAO’s Endgame plan introduces new tokens and features to enhance user engagement and target mass adoption.
Wall Street giants test blockchain for capital markets
Major financial institutions complete large-scale blockchain pilot on Canton Network.
MetalCore game secures US$5 mln for development
Studio 369’s blockchain-based game MetalCore receives fresh funding to enhance AI-driven features and ecosystem.
Coinbase launches US$1 bln bond offering
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global, Inc. is set to raise US$1 billion through a bond sale.
Ex-Binance CEO’s passport confiscated ahead of sentencing
Changpeng Zhao must surrender Canadian passport and stay in the U.S. as part of revised bail conditions.
Bitcoin ETFs hit record inflows, propel BTC to new highs
Bitcoin ETFs have seen unprecedented inflows, with a single-day record of over US$1 billion, as the cryptocurrency maintains record high prices.
Ethereum ETF approval odds drop as SEC remains silent
Analysts lower expectations for a spot Ethereum ETF approval by May.
Ethereum surpasses US$4,000 ahead of Dencun upgrade
The Dencun upgrade for Ethereum is expected to dramatically reduce gas fees for layer-2 networks and enhance scalability.
UK regulator permits crypto ETNs for professional investors
The UK’s (FCA) has greenlit crypto asset ETNs for professional investors, with the London Stock Exchange set to accept applications next quarter.
ChainGPT launches US$1 mln grant for Web3-AI startups
ChainGPT’s new grant program aims to foster AI and blockchain innovation, offering up to US$1 million for startups.
Bitcoin extends ATH run, breaks US$72,000
Bitcoin trades above US$72,000 for the first time in its history.
Fed Chair Powell: No immediate plans for US CBDC
Jerome Powell assures Senate Committee that a U.S. central bank digital currency is not forthcoming, prioritizing privacy and banking system integrity.
Bitcoin briefly surges past US$70,000
Bitcoin sets a new price record for the second time this week.
Wormhole launches 617 mln token airdrop to boost decentralization
Wormhole’s airdrop of 617 million W tokens aims to decentralize governance and reward community engagement across multiple blockchains.
Hong Kong central bank unveils Project Ensemble for tokenization
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority launches a wholesale CBDC project to support tokenized asset transactions and financial innovation.