Trader Loses Millions Amid Bitcoin Drop
TL;DR A trader on HyperLiquid turned an unrealized $10 million profit into a $2.5 million loss after a Bitcoin drop. AguilaTrades opened a long Bitcoin position near $106,000,…
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Crypto Projects: What Role Does Venture Capital Play and Why Do So Many Fail?
TL;DR In 2024, investment in crypto projects reached $13.7 billion, but nearly half are no longer active, and over 75% generate less than $1,000…
Bankman-Fried Could Reduce His Sentence and Be Released Earlier Than Expected
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James Wynn Loses $15.8 Million in Hours After Risking His Entire Wallet on a Bitcoin Short
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Milei Dissolves the Unit Investigating the $LIBRA Case
TL;DR Milei signed Decree 332/2025, ordering the dissolution of the unit investigating Argentina’s $LIBRA crypto scandal. The government stated the task force completed its…
Wyoming Bets on Digital Money with the Launch of Its Public Stablecoin WYST
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Bhutan and Binance Launch the First Nationwide Crypto Payment System for Tourism
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CZ Requests a Presidential Pardon from Trump and Reveals He Advised Kyrgyzstan
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Tower Research Capital Ventures into the Crypto Industry with Limestone Trading
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PepeX: The New Memecoin Platform on Solana Raises $1.83 Million in Its Presale
TL;DR PepeX raised over $1.83 million in its presale since March 24, capitalizing on the growth of memecoins in Solana. The platform offers a…
MELANIA: The Team Behind the Token Liquidates $1.5M Without Triggering Market Panic
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