Cryptocurrency and Global Market Updates: April 8-9, 2023

1. **OKX Launches PROMPT Trading**: OKX will introduce the Wayfinder ecological token PROMPT on its platform. Deposits open on April 9, with trading starting on April 10.

2. **$ETH Price Drop**: Ethereum's price fell below $1,400, marking an 8.61% decrease.

3. **Global Stock Market Impact**: "Reciprocal tariffs" by the US have led to a $10 trillion reduction in global stock market value.

4. **Whale Sells $ETH**: A whale sold 5,094 $ETH to avoid liquidation, incurring a $40 million loss.

5. **US Senate Vote**: The US Senate will vote on SEC Chairman nominee Paul Atkins.

6. **Tether Increases Bitdeer Stake**: Tether raised its stake in Bitdeer to 22.8%.

7. **Federal Reserve Rate Cut Probability**: There's a 45.2% chance of a 25 basis point rate cut in May.

8. **Binance Adds RFC**: Binance Alpha has added Retard Finder Coin (RFC).

9. **Aavegotchi Migration**: Aavegotchi DAO voted to migrate from Polygon to Base.

10. **US Trade Policy**: Trump has stated there will be no tariff exemptions soon.

11. **a16z Fundraising**: a16z is raising $20 billion for its largest fund.

12. **PumpFun SOL Deposit**: PumpFun deposited 84,358 SOL to Kraken.

13. **US Tariff Negotiations**: The US is prioritizing countries for tariff agreements.

14. **CBOE ETF Application**: CBOE submitted an application for Canary SUI ETF.

15. **Whale Sells 10,000 $ETH**: A whale sold 10,000 $ETH, making a $2.75 million profit.

16. **Binance CEO on Trade Protectionism**: Binance CEO discusses the impact of trade protectionism on crypto.

17. **Octane Financing**: Octane completed a $6.75 million seed round led by Winklevoss Capital.

18. **$XRP Price Prediction**: Standard Chartered predicts $XRP could reach $12.5 by the end of Trump's presidency.

19. **Justin Sun's Allegations**: Justin Sun accused First Digital Trust of multiple violations.

20. **Blackbird Labs Financing**: Blackbird Labs completed a $50 million Series B financing.

21. **Ripple Acquisition**: Ripple acquired Hidden Road for $1.25 billion.

22. **$ETH Whale Repayment**: A whale repaid loans, reducing the liquidation price to $1,269.67.

23. **MELANIA Token Sale**: 50 million MELANIA tokens were transferred and partially sold.

24. **EU Tariff Plan**: The EU plans to respond to US tariffs next week.

25. **Satoshi Nakamoto Lawsuit**: A lawyer sued US authorities to uncover Satoshi Nakamoto's identity.

26. **DOJ Cryptocurrency Division Disbanded**: The US DOJ disbanded its cryptocurrency division.

27. **Bitcoin Resilience**: Bitcoin showed resilience amid tariff issues.

28. **South Korea Crypto Trading Surge**: South Korea's crypto trading volume surged 400% after false news.

29. **PancakeSwap Proposal**: PancakeSwap proposed reducing CAKE supply by 20% over five years.