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#AirdropSafetyGuide What is airdrop fraud?
Airdrop fraud is a fraudulent scheme where scammers impersonate events for token or coin giveaways to deceive users and engage with them. They lure users by offering fake airdrop opportunities, using the allure of free tokens to trick unsuspecting individuals and connect their wallets to malicious websites. Once connected, scammers can steal assets or sensitive information, leading to data breaches or financial losses.
One of the most common types is fake tokens.
Fake Tokens
In this scam, hackers may send worthless tokens to users' wallets to entice them to engage with them. Users are often redirected to a phishing site that steals their information or assets when they attempt to verify or transfer these tokens. For example, hackers may send users a "fake airdrop notification," claiming that they need to visit a phishing website to "unlock" the tokens, deceiving users.

The SEC announced on Tuesday that it will postpone its decision on the Cboe BZX Exchange's proposal for the listing and trading of shares of the Franklin XRP fund, a commodity trust linked to the cryptocurrency XRP. The commission noted that additional time is needed to evaluate the application, moving the deadline from May 3 to June 17, 2025.

Cboe BZX initially submitted the rule change proposal on March 13, aiming to register the ETF under the guidelines for commodity trust shares. The SEC published the application for public discussion on March 19 but did not receive feedback during the review period. According to federal law, the regulator has up to 90 days to approve, reject, or initiate a disapproval process for such proposals.
This is the latest in a series of regulatory hurdles for cryptocurrency-related investment products that are facing increased scrutiny due to market stability and investor protection concerns. In a separate application, the SEC also extended the review of Bitwise Asset Management's application to launch a Dogecoin ETF, postponing its decision until June 15.

#Trump100Days Shortly before his inauguration, Donald Trump promised that his first 100 days in office would be "the most extraordinary in the history of the American presidency." He succeeded in this — he not only set out to sharply change course, but also began rewriting the rules of the game.

After the symbolically important period of 100 days, the approval rating of the 47th president of the United States is worse than that of all his post-war predecessors.

But this is only part of the picture — if we look at his support through the lens of party affiliation, it turns out that his work is approved by a full nine out of ten Republicans and only 4% of Democrats.

For his ardent supporters, Trump is still a hero who challenged the system. Critics, who have increased in number during the first 100 days of his presidency, see him as a "dangerous dictator."

#AirdropStepByStep Understanding Crypto Airdrops
A crypto airdrop is an activity typically performed by blockchain-based startups to help bootstrap a virtual currency project. Its aim is to spread awareness about the cryptocurrency project and to encourage more people to participate in it when it becomes available. Airdrops are generally communicated through the company's official channels and cryptocurrency communities. Coins or tokens are sent only to specific wallets based on the blockchain network or coins held in existing wallets.
To qualify for the tokens or coins, a recipient may need to hold a minimum quantity of the crypto coins in their wallet. Alternatively, they may need to perform a certain task, such as discussing the currency on a forum, connecting with a particular member of the blockchain project, or writing a blog post.

$BTC Bitcoin (BTC) has returned to positive territory for the first time in nearly two months by the end of the year, approaching the mark of $95,000 and offsetting a decline of as much as 18%.

Its current figures, having risen by less than 1.5% since December 31, place it between gold, which has risen by 24%, and the Nasdaq 100, which has fallen by more than 7%. As a result, the narrative positioning Bitcoin as a leveraged tech stock or digital gold slightly leans towards the narrative of digital gold. But only slightly.
Analyzing Bitcoin's correlation ratios based on a 30-day moving average, the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization now shows a strong correlation of 0.70 with gold and a weaker correlation of 0.53 with the Nasdaq 100. This indicates that Bitcoin aligns more closely with the behavior of gold than with tech stocks. Correlation values can range from 1, indicating strong positive correlation, to -1, indicating strong negative correlation.

#AbuDhabiStablecoin Abu Dhabi Sovereign Fund ADQ, conglomerate IHC, and First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the largest creditor in the UAE by assets, announced on Monday plans to launch a new stablecoin backed by the UAE dirham. This move reflects the growing investments of the Gulf country in the cryptocurrency sector.
The three organizations confirmed that the proposed stablecoin will be fully regulated by the Central Bank of the UAE. This new digital currency, backed by the country's official currency, will provide a stable value in the volatile world of cryptocurrencies.
The announcement from ADQ, IHC, and FAB is part of a broader trend where financial institutions and governments worldwide are showing increasing interest in the potential of digital currencies. The UAE's decision to regulate this new stablecoin underscores the country's commitment to ensuring a safe and regulated environment for the use and trading of cryptocurrencies.

#ArizonaBTCReserve The SB 1373 bill to create a strategic Bitcoin reserve in the American state of Arizona has been approved at the level of the House of Representatives.
At Bitcoin Laws, it was noted that the House Committee adopted the bill in full with a minor amendment, and the next step is the third reading and final vote.

Dennis Porter, CEO of the nonprofit organization Satoshi Action Fund (SAF), noted that Arizona is 'one vote away from sending the strategic Bitcoin reserve bill to the governor's desk.'
It is worth noting that Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs recently promised to veto all bills until a bipartisan solution is found for funding programs for people with disabilities.

Recall that at the end of January 2025, Arizona became the first state to pass a bill to create a strategic Bitcoin reserve. It was subsequently approved in the Senate.

Earlier, Sweden proposed creating a Bitcoin reserve from confiscated assets.

#XRPETFs XRP ETF launches in Brazil, providing regulated access to XRP for investors
Global crypto asset manager Hashdex announced on April 25 via the social platform X the launch of XRPH11, which it described as the "world's first XRP ETF" and "yet another crypto milestone on the Brazilian stock exchange." The launch marks a significant expansion of cryptocurrency investment products within Brazil's regulated financial markets and emphasizes Hashdex's commitment to innovation in this sector.
The asset management firm explained the significance of the exchange-traded XRP fund (ETF) for investors, stating:

Hashdex has just launched XRPH11, providing investors with safe and regulated access to XRP—one of the leading crypto assets focused on fast and inexpensive international payments.
This stage is the ninth crypto ETF launched by Hashdex in Brazil and its 33rd product offered worldwide.
Argentina seems to have found the formula to control the demand for the US dollar, successfully transitioning from a currency-controlled economy to a freely floating range system without causing explosive levels of devaluation.

#AirdropFinderGuide Farming airdrops (or participating in airdrops) is the practice of systematically participating in cryptocurrency airdrops across various blockchain projects. Projects often distribute free tokens (airdrops) among early users, beta testers, or community members to raise awareness and stimulate user engagement. As the popularity of airdrops grows, farming airdrops for beginners becomes an accessible way for new investors to earn free cryptocurrency without the need to invest large sums of money.
Rapid expansion of blockchain projects: In 2025, more and more protocols are striving to launch on various networks, whether it be Ethereum, Solana, Arbitrum, or BNB Chain. With increasing competition, these projects actively offer airdrops to attract users and stand out in a crowded market.
Low entry threshold: Unlike staking or yield farming, which often require investments, farming airdrops can be started with minimal costs or even without investments. This makes it particularly appealing to small investors and newcomers to the cryptocurrency space.

#TrumpTaxCuts U.S. President Donald Trump confirms his commitment to tariffs, emphasizing that such an approach could lead to American citizens who pay income tax seeing their taxes 'seriously reduced, or possibly eliminated altogether.'

'External Revenue Service' is on the way: Trump is considering the possibility of abolishing income taxes. Trump claims that as tariff revenues accumulate, income taxes for Americans could be significantly reduced or even eliminated. Currently, data shows that approximately $215 million is collected daily from tariffs, and forecasts suggest revenue growth by 2025, reaching around $166.6 billion. The U.S. President believes that this revenue stream will continue to grow, possibly eliminating income taxes for a significant portion of Americans.
'When tariffs come into effect, the income taxes of many people will be significantly reduced, or possibly eliminated altogether. The focus will be on people earning less than $200,000 a year,' Trump stated. 'Additionally, a huge number of jobs are already being created, with new plants and factories.'

$ETH History of Ethereum (ETH)
As an idea, Ethereum was introduced by young Canadian developer Vitalik Buterin in late 2013. The ETH blockchain saw the light on July 30, 2015, after a fundraising campaign in 2014.

In 2016, the infamous DAO scam occurred, one of the first decentralized autonomous organizations. As a result of the hacker attack, about 50 million US dollars were stolen. To protect the funds of his users, Vitalik took an unprecedented and controversial step – direct intervention in the Ethereum blockchain to reverse the hacker's actions.

The decision was met with mixed reactions from the cryptocurrency community. A group of enthusiasts decided to support the original blockchain chain, which later became known as Ethereum Classic (ETC). The new branch under Vitalik's leadership retained the name Ethereum (ETH).
The Ethereum blockchain is the largest in the cryptocurrency market, excluding Bitcoin. The popularity of the network is explained by its reliability. The high decentralization of the Ethereum network, on one hand, prevents gaining control over the entire blockchain, significantly harming the project, or shutting it down. On the other hand, it expands the possibilities of its use.

#TariffsPause South Korea and the United States agreed on Thursday to joint efforts in developing a "package" agreement on new American tariffs and issues of economic and industrial cooperation before the pause on mutual tariffs ends in July.
South Korea's Minister of Finance Choi Sang-mok told reporters that both parties agreed to finalize the agreement by July 8 - when U.S. President Donald Trump's 90-day pause on "mutual" tariffs ends - through negotiations focusing on four categories: tariff and non-tariff measures; economic security; investment cooperation; currency policy.

To this end, the Ministry of Industry of Seoul and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative plan to begin working-level negotiations next week, and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will visit South Korea for high-level talks as part of the ministerial negotiations on Asia-Pacific economic cooperation, which will begin on May 15.

$ETH
Market Sentiment for ETH (Ethereum) on Social Media

Media sentiment (social media sentiment) is an indicator that reflects users' positions on social platforms regarding a specific asset. This metric helps identify current trader sentiments and potential trends.

According to data from Google Trends, interest in Ethereum in the categories of 'web search' and 'YouTube search' has significantly increased over the past month. Currently, the level of interest is in the range of 58-100, which is quite a high indicator of popularity.

According to the cryptocurrency fear and greed index, the market is at a score of 83, indicating extreme greed. This signals that globally the asset has the potential for further growth, but a short-term correction cannot be ruled out.

The highest price for Ethereum (ETH) was historically recorded on 10.11.2021 at 4864.13 USD.

The lowest price for Ethereum (ETH) was recorded on 07.12.2018 at 81.2 USD.
Below is the ETHUSD chart for the last ten years. To make our forecasts as accurate as possible, it is important to assess historical data.

#EthereumFuture Analysts give mixed forecasts regarding the dynamics of ETH/USD in the next 12-14 months. Most experts expect an upward trend up to $7223.05-$8232.65 by the end of 2025. According to moderate forecasts, the coin will rise to a level of $4048.85.

Some negative forecasts suggest a decrease in the value of the cryptocurrency to $2691.00.

Expert forecasts for the price of ETH in 2026
Many analysts expect the ETH rate to rise in 2026.

Panda Forecast
Price range in 2026: $1887.00-$3237.00 (as of November 22, 2024).

According to Panda Forecast, the cost of ETH will decrease in 2026. The average price will be around $2516.00 at the beginning of the year.

By mid-2026, a slight increase is expected in the range of $2703.00-$2794.00. The annual maximum is expected to be at $3237.00.

By the end of the year, the quotes of the trading instrument will decrease to $2147.00.

$TRUMP In order to qualify, holders must maintain the highest average TRUMP balance from April 23 to May 12. The real-time leaderboard is updated hourly to rank participants by the number of coins, and it can be viewed at gettrumpmemes.com. Potential guests must register by connecting a crypto wallet and providing their full legal name, email, and phone number.
Registrants must pass a vetting process, including checks to confirm that they are not from KYC-listed countries; substitutions or additional guests are also not permitted. An additional reception will be held for the top 25 coin holders prior to dinner, who will also receive a VIP tour of the White House, organized separately by Fight Fight Fight LLC, the gala organizers reported.
During the gala, President Trump will deliver a speech to participants about the future of cryptocurrency. The event does not include fundraising; Trump is attending as a guest and will not be soliciting donations. In the announcement, organizers emphasize that TRUMP memes are expressions of support and are not investment contracts or securities.

#BTCvsMarkets Bitcoin's Resilience, Analytics, and History
Despite the recent market downturn, Bitcoin demonstrates greater resilience compared to previous crises. According to Bernstein's analytics, the current correction is only 26%, whereas during the COVID-19 pandemic it reached 50 – 70%.

Data from CryptoQuant only reinforces this:

in 2021, after the mining ban in China – a demand drop of 53%;
in 2022, after the FTX collapse – a decrease of 75%;
in 2025 – only a 28% decline.
Moreover, major players are not losing interest. Since March, "whales" have already accumulated over 100,000 BTC worth more than 8.3 billion dollars. This indicates a sustained trust in cryptocurrency even during periods of economic strain.

However, not all analysts are equally optimistic. JPMorgan points out the decline in speculative interest in Bitcoin futures and a continuous outflow of capital from ETFs for three consecutive months.

#DinnerWithTrump US President Donald Trump will hold a gala dinner for 220 largest holders of the meme coin TRUMP. The event will take place on May 22 at his private golf club in Washington.
Participants can increase their chances of receiving an invitation by holding coins from April 23 to May 12. The more TRUMP in the account, the higher the chances of getting to the dinner. A leaderboard table has been published on the project’s website.

Among the 220 invited, the 15 largest holders will be able to attend an "exclusive reception" before dinner with Trump and receive a "VIP tour of the White House".

At the time of writing, TRUMP is trading at $12.5, according to CoinGecko. The daily increase is 32.7%, and the weekly increase is 59.5%.

Let us remind you that on January 19, the meme coin MELANIA, the wife of President Melania Trump, was launched.
On April 17, 40 million TRUMP, previously distributed among the project creators, were released to the market. Despite the risk of selling pressure, the token rose by about 14% in the following days.

#MarketRebound Recently, the markets have been in turmoil due to the tariff war, but stock indices and the cryptocurrency market led by Bitcoin have shown significant growth, with BTC soaring above $90,000.

Bitcoin rose to a new local maximum on Tuesday, April 22, touching a level of $91,463. The daily growth was 3.47%, and the weekly growth was 6.86%.
Trading volume on Tuesday increased by 25.20% to $43.27 billion, and Bitcoin's market capitalization exceeded $1.8 trillion, which is 3.18% higher than the previous day's values. BTC's dominance slightly decreased by 0.12% to 64.40%.
In the derivatives market, the total open interest in BTC futures increased by 10.82% to $68.59 billion, reflecting growing speculative interest.

According to Coinglass, the total liquidation volume over 24 hours reached $38 million, with short sellers bearing the brunt of the losses at $37.19 million. Long liquidations were minimal, indicating that bears have once again found themselves on the wrong side of the trade.

#SaylorBTCPurchase Speaking at the Digital Asset Summit, Saylor noted that Bitcoin is a scarce digital commodity with no real competitors. With a limited supply of 21 million coins, the first cryptocurrency surpasses gold and oil as a store of value, Saylor believes. These traditional assets can be produced in large volumes when demand rises, unlike Bitcoin.

The head of Strategy explained that all other commodities can be produced using technology, capital, and skills. But if the price of oil rises to $1,000 per barrel, more expensive methods will have to be used for extraction, including hydraulic fracturing. The same applies to gold, which has already undergone hyperinflation multiple times.

#USChinaTensions What does the current trade confrontation between the USA and China consist of? What is at stake and how does it manifest?

— This is a continuation of the economic, political, and strategic confrontation between China and the USA. The conflict entered an active phase during Trump's first presidential term in 2016, although it had been brewing before that. Both during the Bush and Obama administrations, the USA already suspected that China was growing rapidly — and could potentially take the place of the world's leading power. Since this realization, the USA has been taking active measures to prevent this.

Currently, this is about economic confrontation. Its main tool has become tariffs — they could now rise to 245%. But this does not mean that it will be limited to just them: both America and China have other tools. The question now is how far Trump can go in harming not only the American economy but the global economy as well.