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Bitcoin Takes a Dive: What Caused the Drop Below $20,000?
In March, the cryptocurrency market had a rough time, with the price of Bitcoin dropping below $20,000 once again. Contrary to some speculation, this drop was not due to market manipulation by so-called "market-makers" nor was it caused by the USDC depeg from the US dollar, as that happened later. So what actually caused this price drop? Custodial and Non-Custodial Wallets: Know the Difference
Cryptocurrency wallets are the main tools for storing and managing cryptocurrency. There are two main types of wallets: custodial and non-custodial. It is important to understand the difference between them, as it determines the security of your assets. 
Silvergate is the second-largest bank in the US that deals with cryptocurrency companies, ranking only after Signature. It acts as a crucial link between the crypto world and traditional fiat currencies.
Recently, Silvergate has decided that the best course of action, given the regulatory changes in the industry, is to gradually wind down its operations and voluntarily liquidate. The closure plan guarantees full repayment of all deposits.
In early March, Silvergate had already announced that it would discontinue the Silvergate Exchange Network (SEN).
Several crypto exchanges have already confirmed that they have not been affected by their association with Silvergate and that their clients' funds are safe. 
Unity Releases SDK for Blockchain Gaming, Signals New Era for NFT
It seems we are on the brink of a new era in Web3 gaming, as Unity, the leading cross-platform game engine, has released an SDK for connecting to a number of blockchains, such as Solana, Aptos, ImmutableX, Algorand, Flow, Altura and Tezos. Additionally, an SDK has been developed to interact with Metamask, a cryptocurrency wallet. What is Avalanche? Features and prospects of the project
Numerous blockchains already exist in the cryptocurrency domain, each competing on different parameters, such as scalability, decentralization, transaction speed, and fee rates. While maintaining everything at a high level at the same time can be challenging, the Avalanche project has tried to do so. Can Cryptocurrency Replace the Modern Financial System?
Cryptocurrency has challenged traditional finance and brought new opportunities for users. While some see it as a threat to the established order, others view it as an instrument for improving the modern banking system. What is cryptocurrency really? Is the crypto staking industry dead now?
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently fined American cryptocurrency exchange Kraken $30 million. The penalty was related to their staking services, which the SEC has now classified as the sale of securities. Could it possibly impact the industry overall? 
French crypto bloggers face demotion to regular bloggers
French lawmakers have proposed a new law that would restrict the rights of influencers who are not registered with the Financial Markets Authority (AMF). This could mean that such bloggers may no longer be allowed to promote cryptocurrency projects. 
Token and cryptocurrency functions you need to know
There are different ways to classify tokens and cryptocurrencies, but it's most useful to group them by the functions they perform. This will help you understand the value of each type, which is an essential factor when deciding which crypto asset to invest in. WhiteBIT exchange launches a Web2 to Web3 portal!
WhiteBIT has launched a new Web2 to Web3 portal that enables users to authenticate via a Web3 wallet, making it the first CEX platform globally to offer this feature. As the largest cryptocurrency exchange in Europe, WhiteBIT's move is a significant milestone in the industry. 
