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".