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    Qadir Ak is the founder of Coinpedia. He has over a decade of experience writing about technology and has been covering the blockchain and cryptocurrency space since 2010. He has also interviewed a few prominent experts within the cryptocurrency space.

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Crypto News Today, 27th March : XRP News, Pi Network, Ghibli-Themed Memecoins Surge

March 27, 2025 09:33:50 UTC

Ghibli-Themed Memecoins Surge After ChatGPT-4o Sparks Trend

ChatGPT-4oโ€™s new image generation feature has sparked a wave of Ghibli-style art on social media, fueling the rise of Ghibli-themed memecoins. At least 20 such tokens have launched, with the leading one, GHIBLI, reaching a $20 million market cap within 19 hours of its debut. The trend highlights how viral AI-generated content can rapidly influence crypto markets, especially in the memecoin space.

March 27, 2025 08:08:17 UTC

XRP News : Ripple Partners with Chipper Cash for Faster Crypto Payments in Africa

Ripple has teamed up with Chipper Cash to enable fast, low-cost cross-border payments into Africa using Ripple Payments. Serving 5 million users across nine countries, Chipper Cash will now offer 24/7 global transfers powered by blockchain. This partnership expands Rippleโ€™s footprint in Africa, following its 2023 deal with Onafriq. With over $70B processed and 60+ licenses, Ripple continues to lead in crypto-enabled payment infrastructure worldwide.

March 27, 2025 08:04:03 UTC

Paul Atkins Vows Crypto-Friendly Overhaul

Paul Atkins, President Trumpโ€™s nominee for SEC Chair, has pledged to introduce a clear and innovation-friendly regulatory framework for digital assets. In prepared Senate testimony, Atkins criticized the current crypto oversight as โ€œambiguous and non-existent,โ€ calling for a โ€œrational, coherent, and principledโ€ approach. A longtime crypto advocate, Atkins disclosed up to $6M in crypto-related assets, including stakes in Anchorage Digital and Securitize. However, his nomination faces backlash over past ties to FTX and potential conflicts of interest.

March 27, 2025 08:00:37 UTC

Vitalik Buterin Transfers 250 ETH to Railgun, Backs Crypto Privacy

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin sent 250 ETH (worth around $500K) to privacy protocol Railgun about 7 hours ago. Known for his strong stance on crypto privacy, Buterin has previously said โ€œprivacy is normal.โ€ Railgun uses a privacy pool system designed to protect user anonymity while preventing misuse by bad actorsโ€”aligning with Buterinโ€™s vision of a secure yet transparent crypto ecosystem.

March 27, 2025 07:55:55 UTC

Harpie Shuts Down Despite Backing from Coinbase and Dragonfly

Harpie, a chain firewall project aimed at preventing crypto theft, has announced it will cease operations. Backed by major players like Coinbase and Dragonfly, Harpie aimed to build a theft-free crypto ecosystem. However, the team stated they were unable to develop a sustainable business model to support their mission, leading to the project’s shutdown.

March 27, 2025 07:55:20 UTC

Binance Futures to Launch PAXGUSDT Perpetual Contract with 75x Leverage

Binance Futures will list a PAXGUSDT perpetual contract on March 27, 2025, at 10:30 UTC, offering up to 75x leverage. Pax Gold (PAXG) is a gold-backed crypto by Paxos, and this contract will settle in USDT. Key features include a tick size of 0.01, funding rate capped at ยฑ2%, and settlements every four hours. The contract supports 24/7 trading and Multi-Assets Mode, allowing margin in BTC and other assets.

March 27, 2025 07:39:56 UTC

Trump Threatens Bigger Tariffs on EU and Canada, Markets Stay Calm

Former President Donald Trump warned of larger import tariffs on the EU and Canada if they cooperate to harm the U.S. economy. He posted on Truth Social, threatening โ€œlarge scale tariffsโ€ to defend America’s interests. Despite the bold warning, financial markets held steadyโ€”Bitcoin hovered below $88K, DAX futures dipped 0.3%, and U.S. markets remained flat. Analysts credit Fed Chair Jerome Powellโ€™s comment that tariff-driven inflation may be temporary for calming investor nerves.

March 27, 2025 07:32:55 UTC

Ghibli-Inspired Memecoins Soar After ChatGPT Image Trend

Solana-based Ghibli-themed memecoins are surging after ChatGPT-4o launched image generation in Studio Ghibli style, sparking viral posts online. Notably, Elon Musk and Sam Altman joined the trend, boosting visibility. GHIBLI, the top token, hit a $20.8M market cap within 19 hours, soaring 39,010%. Over 20 similar tokens have launched, signaling a possible memecoin revival. However, like CHILLGUYโ€”which dropped 95% after peakingโ€”trading such tokens remains highly risky despite their social-driven appeal.

March 27, 2025 07:23:05 UTC

SUI Crypto News: Upbit Lists WAL Token on Sui Networkโ€”Trading to Begin Soon

Upbit has announced support for WAL (Walrus) token deposits via the Sui network starting March 27 at 7 PM KST, with trading to begin later once liquidity is secured. WAL powers Walrus, a decentralized storage network using Erasure Coding to store and recover unstructured data efficiently. Trading will initially have restrictions, including a 5-minute buy limit and 1-hour order type limit. Only verified wallets are allowed for deposits. WAL is used for payments, security, and governance within the Walrus ecosystem.

March 27, 2025 07:02:45 UTC

Grayscale Sees SUI Crypto as Top Contender to Challenge Ethereum

Grayscale Research highlights Sui as a rising star among smart contract blockchains. Unlike Ethereum, Sui handles high transaction volumes without needing extra scaling layers. Though it holds just 0.3% market share in Grayscale’s crypto sector, Sui has rapidly grown, reaching $830M in TVL within a year. With a strong TVL-to-market cap ratio of 2.16, Grayscale sees Sui as a serious contender to challenge Ethereumโ€™s dominance.

March 27, 2025 07:02:45 UTC

Bitcoin Liquidation HeatMap

Over the past three days, Bitcoin has seen a balance between Long and Short positions, with Longs slightly ahead. However, Longs have clearly dominated over the past week. Major liquidation zones are around $89K and below $83K. No matter which way Bitcoin moves next, many traders are expected to face liquidations due to heavy positioning near these key levels.

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