# Aptos Bounces Back *Author: Bankless* *Published: Mar 26, 2024* *Source: https://www.bankless.com/fr/aptos-is-having-a-moment* --- [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e4/b7/e4b77544-5a37-4f0b-8824-8440aa348476/content/images/2024/03/Frame-50474--10--1.png)](https://www.bankless.com/sponsor/consensus-2024-1711205526?ref=five-opportunities-aptos-apt-token&email=true) Aptos Bounces Back Published on Mar 26, 2024 [ View in Browser ](https://bankless.com/read/briefs) --- [**Sponsor: Consensus 2024**](https://www.bankless.com/sponsor/consensus-2024-1711205526?ref=five-opportunities-aptos-apt-token&email=true) – 10 Years of Decentralizing the Future: Discovery, Dialogue and Dealmaking [Use code BANKLESS for 20% off](https://www.bankless.com/sponsor/consensus-2024-1711205526?ref=five-opportunities-aptos-apt-token&email=true) .  .  . NEED TO KNOW DOJ Charges KuCoin [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e4/b7/e4b77544-5a37-4f0b-8824-8440aa348476/content/images/2024/03/Group-14--64-.png)](https://www.bankless.com/dashboard)- **🚔 DOJ charges KuCoin. **KuCoin, one of the world's largest crypto exchanges, and two of its founders are being [criminally charged](https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/prominent-global-cryptocurrency-exchange-kucoin-and-two-its-founders-criminally) by US prosecutors over breaches of anti-money laundering laws. - 🧑‍⚖️ **SEC wants $2B Ripple fine.** After an embarrassing loss in its Ripple trial last year, the SEC still wants to punish the team. They're asking a judge to [fine Ripple $2B](https://www.theblock.co/post/284538/sec-plans-to-ask-judge-for-2-billion-in-fines-and-penalties-from-ripple-labs) over unregistered securities sales. - 🦾 **Tether hiring for AI team.** USDT titan Tether [announced](https://twitter.com/WuBlockchain/status/1772621691388375245) it's building out an AI division "to set new industry standards, driving innovation and accessibility within AI." .  .  . TODAY IN MARKETS Why Base's Extra is Pumping [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e4/b7/e4b77544-5a37-4f0b-8824-8440aa348476/content/images/2024/03/image---2024-03-26T154200.858.png)](https://www.bankless.com/extra-finance-is-pumping)**📊 Read all about it!** Extra Finance (EXTRA) has experienced a meteoric rise, shattering its previous all-time high set just last week after surging over 100% in the past 24 hours. *What developments catalyzed the run-up, and how will EXTRA sustain the momentum?* [Read More on Bankless.com](https://www.bankless.com/extra-finance-is-pumping) Prices as of 5pm ET 24hr 7d ![](https://banklesspublic.b-cdn.net/cmc.png) **Crypto** $2.63T ↘ 1.2% ↗ 7.8% ![](https://banklesspublic.b-cdn.net/btc.png) **BTC** $69,851 ↘ 1.5% ↗ 8.0% ![](https://banklesspublic.b-cdn.net/eth.png) **ETH** $3,568 ↘ 1.9% ↗ 7.0% .  .  . ANALYSIS 5 Projects to Watch on Aptos Bankless Author: [ David C.](https://twitter.com/davewardonline) [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e4/b7/e4b77544-5a37-4f0b-8824-8440aa348476/content/images/2024/03/image---2024-03-26T130357.849.png)](https://www.bankless.com/five-opportunities-aptos-apt-token)**Aptos's APT native token just broke all-time highs today** after mounting an impressive revenge run that powered through last week’s downturn. As more capital flocks into its DeFi ecosystem, several promising projects are catching fire. Many of them are also offering their own opportunities, such as yield, points programs, or potential airdrops 👀  Today, let's take a look at five top projects and see what makes these protocols stand out, highlighting how users could capitalize on the opportunities that come with them.* Let's dive in!* 👇 [Read the Full Analysis](https://www.bankless.com/five-opportunities-aptos-apt-token) ---