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3 days ago | ccn.com | Insha Zia |Eddie Mitchell

Key TakeawaysYear-to-date flows now stand at $6.7 billion after 4 weeks of inflows. BTC is currently trading around $103,000; ETH is trading at $2,530. Bitcoin ETFs command $21.19 billion in total net assets, or 5.91% of BTC’s market cap. Crypto investment products and Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds continue to draw fresh capital as the markets rebound from bearish territories and send BTC to new highs.

3 days ago | ccn.com | Insha Zia |Eddie Mitchell

Key TakeawaysMapleStory N will launch on May 15, marking a major Web3 debut for the iconic MMORPG franchise.  The Sandbox Season 5 concluded with $1 million in player rewards and expanded IP-driven experiences. Gods Unchained has introduced a new battle pass season with structured in-game rewards tied to progression. Web3 gaming enters another eventful week as established franchises and blockchain-native projects advance their seasonal launches and technical milestones.

3 days ago | ccn.com | Insha Zia |Prashant Jha

Key TakeawaysBackpack Exchange has launched the withdrawal process for former FTX EU customers, months after opening claims. The process requires a two-step verification through Backpack EU’s platform. The acquisition of FTX EU has been mired in controversy over ownership and regulatory approval. Backpack Exchange, a Germany-based crypto platform, announced Monday that former FTX EU users can now withdraw funds, marking the final phase of its repayment initiative.

3 days ago | ccn.com | Insha Zia |Prashant Jha

Key TakeawaysHyperliquid records weekly inflows of $548 million and over $5.6 billion in open interest, both all-time highs. Bitcoin and Ethereum rebound sharply as crypto market recovers from Q1 slump. U.S.–China tariff rollback boosted risk assets; gold dropped over 3% as capital rotated into crypto. Crypto markets opened the week with renewed momentum as easing U.S.–China trade tensions and surging inflows into decentralized finance platforms reignited investor appetite for risk.

4 days ago | ccn.com | Insha Zia |Eddie Mitchell

Key TakeawaysStablecoins have a combined market cap of over $240 billion; USDT accounts for more than half that figure. The U.S. is preparing to regulate stablecoins at the Federal and State levels. MetaMask has just launched a physical debit card that supports stablecoins, e-money, and Wrapped Ethereum (WETH).