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0x Protocol's Token Surges Over 47% After Coinbase NFT partnership

A partnership between Coinbase NFT and 0x protocol has sent the ZRX token soaring, with a 47% rally over the past 24-hours.

Updated May 11, 2023, 4:28 p.m. Published Apr 21, 2022, 8:55 a.m.
0x protocol will partner with Coinbase NFT (Shutterstock)
0x protocol will partner with Coinbase NFT (Shutterstock)

, the native token behind the 0x protocol, has rallied by more than 47% following an announcement that it will power Coinbase's (COIN) non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace.

  • ZRX is now nearing market cap of $1 billion as it trades at a five-month high of $1.09.
  • Trade volume over the past 24-hours has also seen a significant uptick, rising by more than 3,000% to $1.25 billion, its largest volume spike since February 2021.
  • Coinbase said that its NFT platform will utilize 0x protocol's "powerful multi-chain NFT swap support", as well as the up to 54% more gas efficiency. The protocol will also enable Coinbase NFT to reward creators with instant royalties as well as free, non-custodial listings.
  • "We're thrilled that Coinbase is using 0x to power their new social marketplace for NFTs and anticipate this launch will unlock a massive wave of new users into the blockchain space," said Will Warren, co-founder and co-CEO of 0x Labs.

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The world's largest cryptocurrency has shed nearly $10,000 over the past 24 hours, now threatening to take out its recent November low just under $81,000.

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  • Bitcoin (BTC) continued to quickly decline in the U.S. evening hours on Thursday, the price falling all the way to $81,000.
  • More than $777 million in leveraged crypto long positions were liquidated in the space of one hour.
  • Comments from President Trump caused a surge in Polymarket betting odds on Kevin Warsh becoming the next Fed chair, perhaps disappointing some traders who hoped the more dovish Rick Rieder would be selected.