Michael Saylor has met with Salvadoran President Bukele to discuss accelerating global bitcoin adoption as El Salvador strengthens its position, continuing to accumulate bitcoin despite IMF-driven policy adjustments. Michael Saylor Meets Nayib Bukele to Discuss Bitcoin Strategy Michael Saylor,...

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Institutional sentiment toward crypto is “the most bullish I’ve ever seen,” says Bitwise’s CIO, who calls this “arguably the best time in history to invest.” Bitwise: Institutional Money Is Flooding In—Crypto’s Next Leg Up Is Near Matt Hougan, Chief...

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The White House’s crypto czar and Crypto Council are driving a market-shifting overhaul, with top officials coordinating and imminent moves set to redefine digital asset regulation. Crypto Czar David Sacks Signals a Market-Altering Crypto Overhaul David Sacks, the White...

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The mere announcement of Trump’s tariffs last week triggered billions in liquidations across the crypto market, reinforcing the sector’s heightened sensitivity to political risk. This editorial is from last week’s edition of the Week in Review newsletter. Subscribe to...

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Bitcoin traded at $97,705 with a market cap of $1.93 trillion and a lower than usual 24-hour trade volume of $15.54 billion, experiencing a quiet session on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, within an intraday price range of $97,089 to...

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On Valentine’s day, Tigran Gambaryan reiterated claims that rogue Nigerian lawmakers demanded a $150 million bribe in exchange for dropping the case against the cryptocurrency exchange. Fake Meeting Tigran Gambaryan, head of financial crime compliance at Binance, has reiterated...

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Blockchain.com, one of the oldest cryptocurrency platforms, has appointed ex-Goldman Sachs and Point72 executives to senior roles as it prepares for a potential initial public offering (IPO), Bloomberg reported Friday. Crypto Pioneer Blockchain.com Taps Finance Veterans Amid Bid to...

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PRESS RELEASE. Blockchain technology is evolving rapidly, reshaping industries and redefining how we think about trust, transparency, and security. But for blockchain developers, crypto investors, and risk analysts, one critical question looms large—how do we mitigate risk in an...

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Bitdeer, a U.S. bitcoin mining firm announced an increase in its bitcoin holdings to 833 BTC, reflecting a 28 BTC gain from the previous week. The latest update, confirmed on Feb. 14, excludes customer deposits, emphasizing the company’s growing...

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A report from The Information indicates that several major Wall Street financial institutions are positioning themselves to deepen their involvement in cryptocurrency markets. Among them, State Street and Citigroup are said to be preparing to introduce crypto custody services....

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In contrast to its historic peak in daily transfer volume last year, Bitcoin’s transactional activity in 2025 has dwindled to its lowest level in over eight months. During particularly sluggish intervals on certain days this year, blocks on the...

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The new BTC Bull Token (BTCBULL) has raced past the $1.5 million mark in its presale phase. BTCBULL is trending because it offers something unique – direct Bitcoin rewards for token holders. This mix of meme energy and reward...

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Over 50 non-crypto companies, including global banks and luxury brands, are building blockchain-based products on Ethereum and its layer two networks, focusing on NFTs, tokenized assets, and scalable infrastructure, according to a Galaxy Digital report. Traditional Finance and Retail...

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Over the past 102 days, since Nov. 4, 2024, Polymarket’s open interest has plummeted over 78% from its peak, marking a tumultuous descent. Yet even amid this contraction, the blockchain-driven prediction platform’s current open interest maintains a staggering 1,200%...

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XRP is trading at $2.78 with a market capitalization of $160 billion, a 24-hour volume of $5.37 billion, and an intraday price range of $2.70 to $2.82, demonstrating active market engagement and bullish momentum. XRP XRP’s one-hour chart reveals...

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Bitcoin ETFs closed the last day of trading for the week on a positive note with a net inflow of $70.62 million after a string of outflows all week. Green Day for Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Love was in...

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The staking ecosystem is growing rapidly, with rising institutional interest and potential regulatory oversight. Everstake, a blockchain validator, secures over 80 cryptocurrencies and supports some of the industry’s leading networks. In an exclusive interview, Sergey Vasylchuk, Everstake CEO discussed...

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The State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB) which manages $162 billion in public assets, bought almost $100 million worth of Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust exchange-traded fund (Nasdaq: IBIT) units and invested another $63 million in Grayscale’s bitcoin ETF (NYSE:...

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The acquisition of a minority stake in Juventus Football Club by Tether marks a strategic move into the sports industry which aligns with the company’s broader vision of integrating blockchain, AI, and digital assets into mainstream sectors. Tether Intends...

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London UK-based Barclays Bank, one of the world’s largest financial institutions with more than $1.5 trillion in assets, purchased $131 million worth of Blackrock’s Ishares spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in 2024. The details were revealed in a routine...

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The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Washington has secured a record in criminal recoveries, largely driven by Binance’s settlement. Binance’s Billions Propel U.S. Attorney’s Office to Record Criminal Recoveries The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western...

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Pig butchering scams exploded in 2024, with fraudsters stealing billions through AI-driven deepfakes and rapid-fire scams, overwhelming victims and outpacing law enforcement crackdowns worldwide. Pig Butchering Scams Surge as AI Fuels New Fraud Tactics Blockchain intelligence firm Chainalysis released...

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El Salvador’s Bitcoin Law changes create a complex situation where bitcoin is both legal tender and not, as Samson Mow’s analysis highlights the deeper implications. Bitcoin No Longer ‘Currency’ in El Salvador—Here’s What That Actually Means Changes to El...

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Bitget has acquired a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license from Bulgaria’s National Revenue Agency, advancing its European Union expansion strategy. Cryptocurrency Exchange Bitget Secures Regulatory Approval in Bulgaria According to the team’s statements shared with Bitcoin.com News, the...

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The exchange more than doubled its year-on-year revenue and posted Q4 earnings per share 109% higher than analyst estimates. Strong Q4 Showcase: Coinbase Beats Estimates, Defying Market Predictions Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) beat analyst estimates by an eyepopping...

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Bloomberg reports that China’s Gaorong Ventures invested $30 million in Hong Kong’s Hashkey Group, valuing the crypto unicorn near $1.5 billion. Gaorong Ventures Bets on Crypto With $30 Million Investment in Hashkey Gaorong, an early investor in Chinese internet...

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Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team has partnered with cryptocurrency platform Coinbase in a multi-year deal fully paid in USDC stablecoin, marking a first in Formula One history. USDC Stablecoin Fuels Landmark F1 Sponsorship Between Aston Martin Aramco and...

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Solana-based token launchpad Pump.fun has experienced a significant decline in daily trading volume, dropping by 50% from its January 2025 high. Drop in Trading Volume Could See Pump.fun Lose its Edge Pump.fun‘s daily trading volume hit $270 million on...

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Kaito AI has introduced KAITO, a cryptocurrency token designed to decentralize and optimize the attention economy through an AI-powered information finance network, according to a white paper released Tuesday. New White Paper Proposes KAITO Token as Fix for Broken...

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Bitcoin is currently priced at $98,689, with a market capitalization of $1.95 trillion, a 24-hour trading volume of $29.58 billion, and an intraday price range between $95,426 and $98,900, showing signs of consolidation across multiple timeframes. Bitcoin Friday’s daily...

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Hashdex and Nasdaq Global Indexes have launched the Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF (NCIQ), offering U.S. investors exposure to bitcoin and ethereum through a single exchange-traded fund (ETF). U.S. Investors Can Now Access Combined Bitcoin and Ether ETF—NCIQ...

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On Feb. 13, 2025, Ethereum Core Developer Tim Beiko published a summary of the All Core Developers Execution (ACDE) call #205, confirming client software releases for the Pectra upgrade’s deployment on the Holesky and Sepolia testnets. ACDE Call Outlines...

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The meme coin space is about to get a whole lot smarter. MIND of Pepe, a new project that combines AI-powered insights with meme vibes, has reached the $6 million mark in its presale. Investors are hyped – convinced...

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Strong fourth quarter results from Coinbase helped buoy bitcoin amid worries about inflation from disappointing CPI data earlier in the week. BTC Shows Slight Uptick Despite Worries of Inflation and a Slump in Trading Volume Bitcoin (BTC) is trading...

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Vitalik Buterin’s post on communism ignited social media, with some backing his claims and translating what he said more favorably, and others bashing his remarks for ignoring the human cost of implementing such ideology. Vitalik Buterin Makes Communism Mainstream...

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Over the last 60 minutes, XRP currently fluctuates between $2.69 and $2.75, marking a 12.5% daily gain, with its valuation reaching $158 billion. Trading activity over 24 hours totals $6.58 billion, while intraday price swings span $2.42 to $2.77....

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The fourth day of consecutive outflows for bitcoin ETFs saw a loss of $156.69 million, with significant withdrawals from Fidelity’s FBTC and ARK 21Shares’ ARKB. In contrast, ethereum spot ETFs attracted $12.92 million in inflows, led by Blackrock’s IBIT...

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Plasma, a startup focused on developing a blockchain tailored for stablecoin transactions, has raised $20 million in a Series A funding round led by Framework Ventures, following an earlier $4 million seed round. The investment, which includes participation from...

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Coinbase is in talks with several authorities in India, including the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), to reopen operations in the Indian market. The firm is seeking to compete with Binance, which resumed local operations last August. Coinbase in Conversations...

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PRESS RELEASE. The crypto sphere just got a huge boost of excitement! 🚀 Ethereum whales—crypto investors holding wallets with over six figures in ETH—are making major moves by aping into the Lightchain AI presale. The buzz? Lightchain AI is...

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These banks have sold out of some gold products intended for retail investors in China, as the recent surge in gold prices has led investors to reconsider gold as a hedge against potential macroeconomic instability, including a potential trade...

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President Faustin Archange Touadéra of the Central African Republic officially launched the CAR memecoin on Feb. 9 via a video shared on his X account. Deepfake Claims Dismissed The President of the Central African Republic, Faustin Archange Touadéra, officially...

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Enthusiasm for Bitcoin in decentralized finance remains strong despite the stagnation of total value locked (TVL) since the start of 2025. Some experts attribute BTCFi’s growth to factors such as institutional investors seeking yield and the development of necessary...

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Gamestop is rumored to be exploring allocations in bitcoin as it seeks to broaden its financial horizons, according to individuals with knowledge of the situation who spoke to CNBC. 3 Sources Say Gamestop Is Considering Bitcoin for Balance Sheet...

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The U.S. may lift sanctions on Russia if Ukraine negotiations progress, an expert says, as the Trump administration commits to immediate diplomatic talks amid shifting global economic alliances. Potential US Sanctions Relief on Russia Amid Ukraine Negotiations The United...

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Robert Kiyosaki warns of a looming market crash, possible depression, and war, urging people to prepare as layoffs accelerate and economic instability worsens. Kiyosaki Predicts Market Crash and Economic Turmoil Financial educator Robert Kiyosaki, best known for his book...

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Donald Trump has announced a game-changing dialogue with Vladimir Putin, agreeing to fast-track Ukraine peace talks, plan mutual visits, and launch immediate high-level negotiations. Trump: ‘We Agreed to Work Together, Very Closely, Including Visiting Each Other’s Nations’ U.S. President...

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Peter Schiff warns inflation is accelerating and the Fed is failing, arguing gold is poised to soar as real interest rates fall and economic instability grows. Peter Schiff Sounds Alarm on Inflation and Economic Instability Economist and gold advocate...

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The Bank of Montreal (BMO), Canada’s third largest bank by asset size, quietly purchased approximately $150 million in spot bitcoin ETFs. The information came to light when the bank filed its Form 13F-HR with the U.S. Securities and Exchange...

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Recently unsealed court records indicate that a family was kidnapped by a group of six individuals in Chicago last November. Kidnappers asked for a $15 million ransom in cryptocurrency before releasing the family near a dry cleaning business. Kidnappers...

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