Bitcoin (BTC) saw a sharp plunge on Feb. 27, 2025, at 8:35 p.m. Eastern Time, dropping from around $84,000 to the $81,084 range in a matter of minutes on Bitstamp. The sudden move startled traders and triggered a wave...

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As twilight falls on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, bitcoin danced just above $84,000, its movements a meandering ballet ahead of Friday’s opening sessions. Traders braced for a weekend tango between $82,000 and $89,000 per BTC, set against a backdrop...

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The Ethereum Foundation has announced $2 million in grants for Ethereum-related academic research, with proposals due by March 16, 2025. Ethereum Foundation Launches Third Annual Academic Grants Round The Ethereum Foundation is offering $2 million in grants to support...

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Bittensor, a decentralized artificial intelligence (AI) protocol, has joined forces with digital asset insurer Native to unveil a $25 million onchain insurance program for its network users. $25M Onchain Coverage Now Available for Bittensor Stakers Designed by Native in...

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MARA reported a record-high revenue of $214.4 million in Q4 of 2024, a 37% increase from the same period in 2023. MARA’s Block Wins Rise 25% Bitcoin miner and publicly listed firm MARA (Nasdaq: MARA) said it registered a...

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Raise, a Chicago-based gift card marketplace, secured $63 million in funding led by Haun Ventures and backed by Paypal to expand its blockchain-based Smart Cards system, the company announced this week. Paypal-Backed Raise Raises $63M; Aims to Revolutionize Gift...

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) stated on Feb. 27 that most meme coins do not meet the definition of securities under federal law, exempting them from registration requirements. SEC Clarifies Meme Coins Fall Outside Securities Regulations Meme...

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House Democrats introduced legislation to prohibit top federal officials and their families from issuing or promoting meme coins and other financial instruments, citing ethical concerns sparked by President Donald Trump’s official TRUMP cryptocurrency launch and his wife Melania’s that...

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has closed its investigation into Gemini, a cryptocurrency exchange. Unquantifiable Loss in Economic Growth for America The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has closed its investigation into Gemini and will not pursue...

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BDACS, South Korea’s first regulated custodian for institutional digital assets, unveiled a strategic alliance with blockchain firm Ripple on Feb. 26, 2025, designed to broaden safeguarded custody offerings for XRP, RLUSD, and related cryptocurrencies. Ripple, BDACS Forge Strategic Alliance...

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