Bitcoin (BTC) holds the top spot on CoinGecko’s trending coins, followed by Ethereum (ETH) at rank 2 and Solana (SOL) at rank 7. Smaller-cap assets gaining attention include Hyperliquid (HYPE) at rank 16, Bittensor (TAO) at rank 45, Pi Network (PI) at rank 41, and Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) at rank 107. The trending list reflects current market interest across different market caps, from the leading cryptocurrencies to emerging tokens.
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Aave faces $27 million liquidations after oracle price glitch
DeFi lending platform Aave experienced a spike in liquidations over the past 24 hours, totaling approximately $27 million. Blockchain data suggests the event may have been triggered by a price update anomaly in the oracle system that Aave relies on to value collateral. Users with positions on the platform should review their account health and collateral ratios.
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Basketball.fun prepares for marketplace launch as NBA player Tristan Thompson exits
Basketball.fun plans to launch its marketplace in April, offering refunds to dissatisfied buyers. Refund requests have been under 2,000 USD as Basketball.fun gears up for user trading on digital player cards.
Tristan Thompson, in stepping away from the project, stated his pride in its development. Basketball.fun aims to enhance speculation on player performance through cryptocurrency.
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Coinbase CEO highlights crypto’s cross-border payment efficiency
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong highlighted crypto’s potential for international money transfers, noting that users can send funds from the United States to Australia in seconds for less than one cent. The statement underscores a core use case for cryptocurrencies: enabling faster and cheaper cross-border transactions compared to traditional banking systems.
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India launches Blockchain India Challenge to develop Web3 governance tools
India has introduced the Blockchain India Challenge, an initiative aimed at encouraging startups to develop Web3 tools for digital governance. The program reflects growing interest in blockchain applications beyond financial services, focusing on how distributed ledger technology can improve government operations and public administration.
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Mantle network TVL surpasses $1 billion milestone
Mantle network’s total value locked has crossed $1 billion, driven primarily by Aave’s deployment on the layer-2 chain. The lending protocol has accumulated approximately $800 million in deposits since launching on Mantle about a month ago, representing a significant portion of the network’s growth.
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Ether funding rate turns negative: Are ETH bears regaining control?
Ether’s funding rate dipping negative highlights a surge in demand for bearish positions. Investors pulled 225 million USD from spot ETFs, impacting ETH’s price negatively. Despite recent network upgrades, ETH struggles to attract bullish sentiment.
Ethereum’s ongoing bearish sentiment remains evident as ETH hovers below 2,100 USD. On-chain activity has reduced significantly, with most investors dissatisfied. Optimistic upgrade plans have yet to translate into higher demand for Ether.
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Surge in Circle shares expected as Bernstein optimizes stablecoin adoption
Circle Internet Financial’s shares increased 49% this year and doubled since early February, closing at 118.17 USD, putting its market cap at approximately 30.3 billion USD.
Bernstein anticipates continued gains due to growing stablecoin adoption, especially after the GENIUS Act of 2025 provided essential regulatory clarity, benefiting Circle’s USDC, the second-largest stablecoin globally.
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Fed interest rate decision meeting approaches amid mixed market signals
The Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest rate decision meeting is in focus as traders assess the likelihood of policy changes. Market participants are analyzing economic data and Fed communications to gauge whether rates will remain stable, increase, or decrease at the next meeting. The outcome could have significant implications for cryptocurrency valuations, as rate decisions typically influence risk asset flows and investor sentiment across digital asset markets.
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Trump’s meme coin plummets 96% from peak amidst falling approval ratings
The TRUMP token reached a low of 2.87 USD, reflecting a drastic decline of 96% from its peak. This drop coincides with adverse polling data regarding Trump’s performance as president.
As Trump’s approval ratings worsen due to the conflict in Iran, associated tokens like World Liberty Financial (WLFI) also registered new lows, reflecting negative sentiment in the market.