🚀 This Week’s Must-Know Crypto Updates!
Focusing on key developments impacting emerging markets and the global south, here are the top stories you need to know this week 👇
🇦🇷 Argentina Probes President Milei’s Assets Amid LIBRA Scandal
Authorities have launched an investigation into President Milei’s potential financial ties to the LIBRA project, raising political tensions and shaking investor confidence.
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🇺🇸 Coinbase Users Lose $46M to Social Engineering Scams
Over $46 million was lost by users due to phishing and social engineering attacks in March alone. This highlights the growing need for better education and security in centralized platforms.
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🇰🇷 Upbit Wins Legal Victory as Court Halts 3-Month Ban
A South Korean court has suspended regulatory sanctions on Upbit, giving the exchange breathing room as user numbers hit 16M and saturation concerns rise.
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🌐 MELANIA Insider Caught Selling During 95% Crash
On-chain data shows insider Hayden Davis offloading large sums of memecoins amid MELANIA’s value collapse, igniting debates on transparency and insider activity in Web3.
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🏦 MEXC Exec Warns on Centralization Risks in Tokenization
A key executive at MEXC raises concerns that the tokenization of assets, while promising, could reintroduce centralization risks into the blockchain space.
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💸 FTX Estate to Repay $11.4B in Cash to Creditors by May
The FTX estate will begin returning funds to creditors, marking a major step in resolving one of crypto’s largest collapses.
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🇺🇸 California Pushes Bitcoin Rights Bill for Self-Custody
A landmark Bitcoin Rights Bill aims to protect self-custody rights for 40 million Californians, representing a major regulatory shift.
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📈 Vanguard Inches Toward Bitcoin Through Gamestop Exposure
The traditionally anti-crypto asset manager Vanguard signals softening on Bitcoin by increasing exposure through GameStop investments.
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💼 Japan to Classify Crypto as Financial Products
A proposed regulation will place cryptocurrencies under financial product classification, signaling tighter oversight and more mainstream treatment in Japan.
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🛠️ Circle Launches SDK for USDC Integration
Circle unveils a developer-friendly SDK to streamline USDC integration for businesses, further pushing adoption of stablecoins in Web2 and Web3.
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🇯🇵 Metaplanet Issues ¥2B in 0% Bonds to Expand BTC Holdings
Metaplanet doubles down on its Bitcoin treasury goal by issuing zero-interest bonds to buy more BTC, targeting a 10,000 BTC reserve.
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🇰🇷 South Korean Trio Jailed for $72M Ponzi Scheme
A court convicts three individuals in a crypto scam promising 30% monthly returns. The case underscores enforcement momentum in Asia.
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🇦🇺 Australia Cracks Down on Crypto ATMs Over Money Laundering
Australian regulators put ATM operators “on notice” for insufficient controls against illicit transactions.
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🌎 LatAm Insights: Bukele's US Tour & Panama’s Crypto Bill
El Salvador’s President Bukele promotes Bitcoin adoption abroad while Panama debates a new bill to shape its crypto regulatory framework.
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📊 Crypto Market Insights
📉 Tariff FUD Sparks Selloffs – Global markets spooked by incoming trade tariffs, shaking investor sentiment.
💸 Speculators Suffer Most – Short-term traders face heavy losses while long-term holders continue to accumulate.
🛑 “Worst Market Cycle” of Crypto? – 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most challenging years for sentiment, with widespread apathy and fear.
🏦 Gold Hits All-Time High – Traditional investors seek safety amid volatility, reducing interest in risk assets.
💡 Innovation Continues – Despite price stagnation, development across Web3, RWA, and DeFi remains strong.
🚀 Overall Sentiment:
The market remains fragile and cautious, but fundamentals are evolving. Builders keep building, regulators are tightening focus, and global adoption stories continue to emerge. Stay vigilant, stay curious.
📝 Edited by: Shaun (The Cult Sage), Mokeira E (SheFi_goddess)
🔍 Researched by: Lorenzo
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