Significant events in the crypto market (end of February and beginning of March 2025):
Significant price drop and market volatility:
The market experienced a significant decline, as Bitcoin fell below $80,000, marking a 25% drop from its historical peak. The total market capitalization of cryptocurrencies also shrank to about $2.81 trillion by March 1, 2025, after previously being higher. This was termed by some analysts as the 'Trump-dump,' linked to President Trump's tariff threats and the broader withdrawal from risk assets.
No, it just came out in the news that Trump will throw a party with the 250 biggest holders of the token. A noise that passes...
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that trump artificially injected liquidity into this token for a few hours just to let people have a taste. that's it. otherwise, sui in this session was the biggest winner.
🏦 @ShinhanBankENG participates in a demonstration experiment for overseas money transfers based on stablecoins in Korea and Japan!🧵
A representative of Shinhan Bank said: "Previously, we conducted tests for overseas money transfers using @hedera @hashgraph, a patented cryptocurrency based on an algorithm, in 2021 and 2023, and by participating in this stablecoin-based test for overseas money transfers, we are at the forefront of financial innovations using blockchain technology.
We will actively participate in public (CBDC) and private (stablecoin) projects for digital assets to enhance the global competitiveness of financial services. We will continue to lead the digital transformation that fundamentally changes the financial industry and improves financial convenience with new value for customers."
What does the "Midnight airdrop" to 37 million wallets mean and how does it connect to Cardano ($ADA): What is "Midnight"? Midnight is a new project associated with Cardano that focuses on privacy and security in blockchain transactions. It is a separate protocol being developed by the Cardano team (Input Output Global, IOHK), which will allow secure and anonymous operations while complying with regulatory requirements.
In crypto circles, it is rumored that Binance may announce a listing of a new promising token from a layer 1 blockchain by the end of the week. The name has not been confirmed yet, but this has sparked interest among traders looking for the next big opportunity.
There are indications that transaction fees on the Ethereum (ETH) network have significantly decreased, which some analysts believe may signal an upcoming price recovery. This is associated with increasing accumulation from investors and expectations for new developments in the ecosystem.
There are rumors in the crypto communities that Bitcoin (BTC) may test the 100,000 dollar level again soon, following its fluctuations below this threshold in recent days. Analysts note increased activity in BTC accumulation by large investors, which fuels optimism for a potential breakout.
On April 11, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will hold an important discussion on the regulation of cryptocurrencies. It is speculated that this could lead to clearer rules for exchanges and stablecoins, which excites investors looking for greater market stability.
According to reports on social media and from cybersecurity companies like Kaspersky, a new malware disguised as Microsoft Office add-ons has been discovered, being distributed through SourceForge. This malware uses clipboard address substitution technique – when you copy a cryptocurrency wallet address, it replaces it with the attacker's address, which can lead to loss of funds. This underscores the growing security risks in the crypto space.
A portfolio linked to Trump’s World Liberty Financial sold 5,471 ETH for $8.01 million at $1,465 each, leaving WLFI with ~$125 million loss after purchasing 67,498 ETH at $3,259.
Ripple announced that it is acquiring Hidden Road – a firm specializing in prime brokerage, for the sum of 1.25 billion dollars. This is the largest deal in Ripple's history and one of the most significant in the entire cryptocurrency industry to date.
### What does this mean? 1. **What is Hidden Road?**