1️⃣ Solana's Loopscale Pauses Lending After $5.8M Hack ‼️
Solana DeFi protocol Loopscale reportedly lost $5.8 million worth of digital assets after an attacker exploited one of its markets on April 26. The stolen crypto represents roughly 12% of the protocol’s TVL. It stated that the primary cause of the exploit was an “isolated issue with Loopscale’s pricing of RateX-based collateral." The platform temporarily halted its lending markets after the exploit. Whi
🔥🔥🚀Next Week in Crypto: Key Events to Watch (April 28th–May 4th, 2025) 🗓
Next week brings a suite of events ranging from major token unlocks to important US economic data. Here’s what to keep on your radar: #CryptoUpdate🚀🔥 --- #UpdateAlert #UnlockAlert 🔒 Token Unlocks
- April 30 – OP Token Unlock
Optimism (OP) will unlock 31.34 million tokens, valued at approximately $26 million, representing 1.89% of its circulating supply.
- May 1 – SUI Token Unlock
Sui (SUI) is set to unlock 74 million tokens, worth approximately $260 million, representing 2.28% of its circulating supply.
- May 2 – ENA Token Unlock
Ethena (ENA) will unlock 40.63 million tokens, valued at approximately $15 million, representing 0.73% of its circulating supply.
📊 US Economic Data Releases
- April 30 — Core PCE - May 2 — Nonfarm Payrolls - May 2 — Unemployment Rate
This week will be action-packed on the economic data front, kicking off with PCE inflation data and followed by labour market figures later in the week.
First up is PCE, the Fed’s preferred inflation measure, which excludes food and energy. A softer-than-expected print would suggest cooling inflation — a bullish signal for markets that could strengthen hopes for monetary easing. Conversely, a hotter reading would likely be viewed as bearish, reinforcing expectations that the Fed will maintain a tighter monetary policy stance.
The spotlight will then shift to the labour market, with Nonfarm Payrolls and the Unemployment Rate on deck. Strong figures would reinforce the Fed’s cautious approach and suggest the economy remains resilient. However, any signs of weakness — whether through softer job growth or a higher unemployment rate — would likely be seen as bullish for markets, fuelling hopes for rate cuts later this year.
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That’s all for next week’s action! Keep an eye on these events, and we’ll be back with more updates in the next roundup!
1️⃣ DOGE Mining Firm Z Squared To Go Public Through Merger 🔍
Dogecoin mining firm ‘Z Squared’ is reportedly merging with biopharmaceutical company Coeptis Therapeutics. The goal of the merger is to create the largest publicly traded company with a primary focus of mining dogecoin and other cryptocurrencies like Litecoin. The boards of both companies have agreed to the merger, which is subject to closing conditions and both regulatory and shareholder approval.
Binance will airdrop 2% of EthSign (SIGN) total token supply to BNB holders. 200M out of 10B SIGN total supply to be airdropped. Users who subscribed their BNB to Simple Earn products and/or on-chain yields products will get the airdrops distribution. Binance will list SIGN on April 28 11:00 (UTC). #AirdropAlert #Binanceairdrops
Binance Wallet is hosting OKZOO (AIOT) public token sale on April 25 from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM (UTC). $100k to be raised for 2% of the total supply at $5M fully diluted valuation ($0.005 per token) without vesting. Sale format: pro rata (proportional). Users must have 45 Binance Alpha Points in order to participate. Alpha Points are calculated based on the balance on exchange and on the trading volume of Binance Alpha tokens. # #UpdateAlert #Hosting
Initia (INIT) will have a primary listing on April 24. Binance, Bybit, BingX, Gate, HTX, KuCoin, MEXC, Bitget and Kraken will enable INIT trading around 11:00 AM (UTC).#Initia
🔥🔥🚀Introducing Hyperlane (HYPER) on Binance HODLer Airdrops!🔥
Introducing Hyperlane (HYPER) on Binance HODLer Airdrops! Earn HYPER With Retroactive BNB Simple Earn Subscriptions Note: Please do your own research before making any trades for the aforementioned token outside Binance to avoid any scams and ensure the safety of your funds. This is a general announcement. Products and services referred to here may not be available in your region. Fellow Binancians, Binance is excited to announce the 15th project on the HODLer Airdrops page – Hyperlane (HYPER),
Binance will airdrop 2% of Hyperlane (HYPER) total token supply to BNB holders. 20M out of 1B HYPER total supply to be airdropped. Users who subscribed their BNB to Simple Earn products and/or on-chain yields products will get the airdrops distribution. Binance will then list HYPER on April 22 13:00 (UTC). #BinanceHODLerHYPER #AirdropAlert #AirdropBinance
1️⃣ Metaplanet Buys Additional 330 BTC 💸 #bitcoin Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has reportedly purchased an additional 330 BTC worth $28.2 million at an average price of $85,605 per BTC. Notably, this is the firm’s third BTC purchase this month. The latest purchase brings its overall holdings to 4,855 BTC, worth over $420 million. The overall average purchase price for its total holdings stands at $89,928 per BTC.
Eigenlayer (EIGEN) will unlock 1.29 million tokens, valued at approximately $1.1 million, representing 0.53% of its circulating supply.
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📊 US Economic Data Release
- April 24 — Initial Jobless Claims
With this week’s retail sales data coming in strong — likely boosted by consumers bringing forward purchases to avoid potential tariff-driven price hikes — traders are now firmly pricing in a pause at the Fed’s next FOMC meeting, according to the CME FedWatch Tool.
Looking ahead, the focus shifts to next week’s Weekly Initial Jobless Claims report. While not usually a major market mover, a lower-than-expected print would point to continued labour market strength, reinforcing the case for fewer rate cuts in 2025 — a scenario that could dampen risk sentiment. On the flip side, an uptick in claims would suggest softening conditions, boosting the likelihood of cuts and offering a bullish tailwind for markets.
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That’s all for next week’s key events! Stay tuned, and we’ll be back with more updates in the next roundup.
1️⃣ Crypto Exchange eXch To Shut Down Amid Money Laundering Allegations 👀
Crypto exchange eXch has announced that it will cease operations on May 1st. This follows allegations of the platform being used as a portal for crypto money laundering by North Korea's Lazarus Group during the Bybit hack. In an April 17 notice, eXch stated the majority of people in its management team voted to “cease and retreat” in response to the allegations.
$XRP /USDT – Bulls Defending the Zone! 🚀🔥 Current Price: $2.0943 (-0.51%) 24H Range: $2.0469 – $2.1185
🛡️ Buyers Stepping In! After a sharp dip to the $2.05 zone, $XRP is showing signs of reversal with a bounce off the key intraday support. The price is attempting to reclaim bullish structure on the 30-min chart.
📊 Key Levels to Watch:
Resistance: $2.10 – $2.12 (immediate test)
Support: $2.05 – $2.06
Trend Outlook: Neutral to Bullish (if reclaimed above $2.11)
🎯 Trade Setup:
Entry Range: $2.0850 – $2.0950
Target 1: $2.1150
Target 2: $2.1400
Stop Loss: $2.0630
⚠️ Pro Tip: Wait for a strong 30-min candle close above $2.105 for confirmation. This could attract fresh volume and quick upside!
XRP bulls aren't giving up yet – stay sharp for the next surge! Lock in your levels, manage risk, and let the charts guide you!
Binance will offer Initia (INIT) farming on Binance Launchpool as of April 18. Users will be able to stake BNB, FDUSD and USDC over 6 days to receive INIT airdrops. 3% (30M INIT) of the total supply to be offered on the platform (mostly for BNB stakers). Binance will list INIT on Apr 24 at 11:00 (UTC). #initia #UpdateAlert #AirdropAlert
📣📣 MARKET MOVING NEWS! (16/04/25) #bitcoin 1️⃣ Semler Scientific Reports $42M Paper Loss On Bitcoin, Floats $500M Stock Sale 💸
In a recent filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), healthcare technology firm Semler Scientific reported unrealised losses of approximately $41.8 million on its BTC holdings over Q1 2025. Semler declared holdings of 3,182 BTC valued at around $263.5 million as of March 31. Semler also reported that it had reached an agreement in principle wit
WalletConnect (WCT) will have a primary listing on April 15th. Binance, OKX, Bitget, MEXC, KuCoin, Bybit, Kraken, Gate, CryptoCom, BingX, AscendEx, CoinList will enable WCT trading around 11:00 AM (UTC). #Listing #UpdateAlert
1️⃣ Layer 1 MANTRA's Token Falls 90% In Sudden Crash; Team Blames 'Reckless Liquidations' 🔽
The price of OM, the token of real-world asset focused layer 1 blockchain MANTRA, experienced a dramatic collapse on Sunday. The token price went from approximately $6.3 to below $0.50, shedding over 90% of its $6 billion market cap in a matter of hours. Attempting to explain the price move, Mantra co-founder John Patrick Mullin stated that the “timing and depth of the
Kernel DAO (KERNEL) will have a primary listing on April 14th. Binance, Bitget, KuCoin, HTX, MEXC, Gate, Kraken, Lbank, Coinone will list KERNEL token around 12:00 PM (UTC). #Listing #UpdateAlert #KernelDao