The release of 1 billion XRP by Ripple on April 3, 2025, was delayed by two days from the usual schedule, sparking questions and speculation in the market. Ripple has been following a release program since 2017, where one billion XRP is gradually released on the first day of each month to maintain liquidity on cryptocurrency exchanges. Traditionally, around two-thirds of the released coins are placed back into escrow. However, there have been recent changes in the timing and approach of the releases, with 700 million XRP being locked back into escrow before the recent release. This alteration in the schedule has raised concerns in the crypto world about Ripple's token release strategy. The XRP community reacted strongly to the news of the release, with many expressing surprise at the size and timing of the release. The release of such a significant amount of XRP, valued at over $1 billion, has raised questions about its impact on the market and speculation about Ripple's intentions and future plans for the cryptocurrency. Ripple's monthly releases of XRP are closely monitored by the crypto community for any further changes in the company's release strategy, as these could have significant implications for XRP's price and its role in the broader cryptocurrency market.

On April 3, according to CoinGecko data, the total market value of cryptocurrencies fell below $2.75 trillion, now reported at $2.747 trillion, a 24-hour decrease of 4.6%. On the day of Trump's second term inauguration (January 20), the total market value of cryptocurrencies was $3.621 trillion, and so far the total market value of cryptocurrencies has evaporated $874 billion.

April 3rd news, StakeStone has opened the STO token airdrop application, with a deadline of 30 days.

official data shows that in the second batch of Binance voting for listing coins, the top three tokens are currently: ATH (12%), PLUME (10.7%), ONDO (10.4%).

Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao made a generous donation of over $600,000 worth of crypto to support earthquake disaster relief efforts in Thailand and Myanmar, showcasing the increasing importance of blockchain-based charity initiatives. Zhao contributed 1,000 BNB tokens to the relief funds for the affected regions on March 3, as reported by blockchain data. The donation came in response to a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Thailand and Myanmar on March 28, resulting in significant damage and casualties. Zhao's donation highlights the growing significance of cryptocurrency in humanitarian aid, offering advantages such as speed and direct delivery to recipients in need. Additionally, The Giving Block has initiated a crypto-based emergency relief campaign to raise $500,000 for the affected areas in Myanmar and Thailand.

the market shows AAVE has fallen below $150, now trading at $149.99, with a 24-hour decline of 5.68%. The market is fluctuating significantly, please manage risks properly.

<br>analysts at JPMorgan Chase said that Bitcoin, as the "digital gold," is facing pressure, while demand for gold remains strong. "The volatility of Bitcoin and its correlation with stocks have raised doubts about its 'digital gold' status." "Looking ahead, we believe that gold will continue to rise and become the main beneficiary of devaluation trading."

according to the official page, Binance Alpha has launched STO (StakeStone).

on April 3rd, Neo founder Da Hongfei stated on social media that the Neo Foundation is developing an emergency plan to deal with the current market turbulence, with specific details to be announced within 24 hours.

Barclays believes the risk of a recession in the US economy this year is "very high".

the U.S. House Financial Services Committee on Wednesday passed the "Anti-CBDC Surveillance Act" (H.R. 1919) with 27 votes in favor and 22 votes against. The bill, introduced by Republican House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, aims to prevent central bank digital currencies from being used for monetary policy and prohibits the Fed from providing financial services directly to individuals. Emmer stated that the bill ensures that U.S. digital currency policy is controlled by the American people rather than by government agencies. This move is in line with the executive order signed by President Trump in January to protect American citizens from the threat of CBDCs. At the same time, the committee also advanced stablecoin regulatory legislation to establish a framework for USD-backed stablecoins to enhance their global competitiveness.

He Yi stated in a post: "Everyone, please refer to the Binance announcement for information related to Binance. I will not reply to work-related information on my personal Twitter in the future."

the market shows that BNB has fallen below $600, now at $599.98, with a 24-hour increase of 0.11%. The market is fluctuating significantly, please manage risk control.

according to the official page, the Binance wallet TGE (StakeStone) was invested in only 10 minutes, with an oversubscription of 170 times. The target was to raise 1693.07 BNB, and now 286514 BNB have been invested.

Binance founder CZ stated that he has donated 1000 BNB to Myanmar and Thailand.

according to the relevant page, Binance Wallet StakeStone TGE is now open for investment, with the end time being 16:30 on April 3, Beijing time. The total fundraising amount is 1693.07 BNB (1,000,000 US dollars), and the number of STO tokens available for subscription is 50,000,000 (5% of the total supply).

according to the data of the Hong Kong stock market, as of the close of trading today, the trading volume of 6 Hong Kong virtual asset ETFs was 5.7566 million Hong Kong dollars. Among them: the trading volume of Huaxia Bitcoin ETF (3042.HK) was 2.41 million Hong Kong dollars, the trading volume of Huaxia Ethereum ETF (3046.HK) was 1.41 million Hong Kong dollars, the trading volume of Jiashi Bitcoin ETF (3439.HK) was 0.1669 million Hong Kong dollars, the trading volume of Jiashi Ethereum ETF (3179.HK) was 0.0658 million Hong Kong dollars, the trading volume of Bosera HashKey Bitcoin ETF (3008.HK) was 1.53 million Hong Kong dollars, and the trading volume of Bosera HashKey Ethereum ETF (3009.HK) was 0.174 million Hong Kong dollars.

legislators in Minnesota and Alabama have introduced companion bills to existing legislation that would allow the states to purchase bitcoin. On April 1, Minnesota Republican Representative Bernie Perriman introduced the "Minnesota Bitcoin Bill" (HF 2946) to the state House of Representatives, following a similar bill proposed by Republican State Senator Jeremy Miller on March 17. Meanwhile, in Alabama on the same day, Republican Senator Will Barfoot introduced Senate Bill 283, while a bipartisan group of House members led by Republican Mike Shaw introduced House Bill 482, which would allow the state to invest in cryptocurrency but essentially limit it to bitcoin.

the US Dollar Index DXY fell sharply by 1.50% intraday, now at 102.17.

Official news, OKX Web3 Wallet has now opened the StakeStone airdrop query, and will start claiming at 6:30 pm today (UTC+8). Users can connect through the OKX Web3 Wallet App or plugin, and can enjoy an additional 5% exclusive airdrop benefit. Claim link: airdrop.stakestone.io