Sure, here's a summary of today's developments in the crypto world, covering daily trends and events affecting Bitcoin's price, blockchain technology, DeFi, NFTs, Web3, and crypto regulations.
Derivatives trading volume on the largest exchanges experienced a 1.4% decline month-on-month in April. Conversely, futures trading volumes on Binance, the leading centralized exchange (CEX), surged by over 72% from March to April.
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Illicit cryptocurrency addresses experienced a notable decline in their received value within the cryptocurrency industry. The proportion of crypto transaction volume linked to illicit activities also saw a decrease. Cybercriminals are increasingly favoring stablecoins, while Bitcoin continues to play a prominent role in darknet market sales and ransomware incidents.
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The eagerly anticipated trailer for the Madame Web movie has been unveiled. For those unfamiliar with the film, it holds a significant link to Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Governor Gavin Newsom of California has recently signed a bill into law, making four widely-used food additives illegal in the state. Notably, one of these additives is the controversial red dye no. 3, which has already been banned in the European Union.
In the 18 months since the incident at the Oscars where Will Smith slapped Chris Rock over a joke about his wife's shaved head, Jada Pinkett Smith had remained relatively silent regarding the matter.
A potential halt in animation production due to an ongoing actors' strike has been highlighted by a senior Disney creative. Jennifer Lee, who serves as the Chief Creative Officer at Walt Disney Animation Studios, has managed to maintain operations until now. However, the strike, involving the actors union, including her husband Alfred Molina, has persisted for nearly three months.
Taiwan has introduced its first domestically-produced submarine as part of its efforts to bolster its defense against potential Chinese aggression. The launch ceremony was presided over by President Tsai Ing-wen in Kaohsiung, with the new submarine set to undergo testing before being delivered to the navy by the end of 2024. The submarine, named the Haikun, is part of Taiwan's goal to eventually operate a fleet of 10 submarines equipped with missiles.