Monthly archives: February 2025

Kaspersky researchers have identified an attack vector on GitHub that uses repositories to distribute code that targets crypto wallets. The investigation revealed a campaign dubbed GitVenom, in which threat actors created hundreds of GitHub repositories purporting to offer utilities for social media automation, wallet management, and even gaming enhancements. Although these repositories were designed to …

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Strive Asset Management has called on GameStop to allocate a significant portion of its $5 billion cash reserves to Bitcoin. In a Feb. 24 letter, Strive CEO Matt Cole outlined how Bitcoin adoption could reshape the gaming retailer’s financial strategy and market position. Cole emphasized that holding Bitcoin as a treasury asset could establish GameStop …

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Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the US have recorded their most significant single-day outflows since their launch in January 2024. Farside data shows investors pulled a combined $937.7 million from these funds on Feb. 25. This sharp sell-off surpassed the previous record of over $671 million in December. It also continued a trend that …

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Dekabank, a prominent German investment bank, has reportedly launched cryptocurrency trading and custody services for institutional clients after nearly two years of development. This move comes after receiving regulatory approval for a crypto custody license from the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) and operating under the supervision of the European Central Bank (ECB). Board member …

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Bitcoin Depot (NASDAQ: BTM), a U.S.-based Bitcoin ATM operator has announced the acquisition of an additional 11.1 BTC as part of its ongoing treasury strategy, initially revealed in June 2024. This latest purchase follows the company’s recent acquisition of 51 bitcoin earlier this month, elevating its total treasury holdings to 82.6 BTC. CEO Brandon Mintz …

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Experts agree that while memecoins can attract users, their volatility poses risks to the broader crypto ecosystem. One expert argued that the collapse of memecoins can harm liquidity and emphasized the need for investors to be cautious and screen for fraudulent tokens. Memecoin Losses Prompt First-Time Crypto Users to Quit Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong recently …

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This is a paid promotional article. We encourage you to conduct your own due diligence before participating in any related transactions. Dogecoin and Shiba Inu continue to slide, leaving meme coin investors wondering when this current downturn will end. Both coins have struggled to gain traction in early 2025. Meanwhile, one crypto expert is watching …

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Bitget, a Seychelles-based crypto exchange, has partnered with Callpay to enable South African Rand (ZAR) deposits and withdrawals. Streamlining Fiat-Crypto Transactions The Seychelles-based cryptocurrency exchange Bitget announced Feb. 25 that it had integrated with the payment solutions provider Callpay to “offer deposit and withdrawal services in South African rand (ZAR).” It described the integration as …

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Robinhood pushed the SEC in a high-profile meeting to clarify crypto rules, criticizing case-by-case litigation and urging a structured regulatory framework. Robinhood Urges SEC to Clarify Crypto Rules During High-Profile Meeting The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s Crypto Task Force met with representatives from Robinhood Markets Inc. on Feb. 19 to discuss regulatory approaches …

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Strategy (previously MicroStrategy) stock has plunged more than 55% from its all-time high, fueling speculation that the company could be forced to sell off its massive Bitcoin (BTC) holdings. With approximately 499,096 Bitcoin worth $43.7 billion, the firm has built one of the largest corporate Bitcoin reserves, but concerns are rising over its ability to …

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The DOJ has allegedly already opened an investigation regarding President Javier Milei’s role in the promotion of Libra and the involvement of the project’s founders, Kelsier Ventures’ Hayden Davis, KIP Protocol’s Julian Peh, and two Argentine entrepreneurs, in the scheme. DOJ Starts Libra Case Investigation Libra, the cryptocurrency project made famous by the endorsement of …

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Grayscale Investments filed for a spot Polkadot fund on Nasdaq amid a shifting regulatory environment that includes ETF proposals for XRP, LTC, SOL, DOGE and HBAR. Polkadot Fund Filing Highlights SEC ETF Review Landscape The filing, submitted as a Form 19b-4, seeks to list the new fund under the ticker “DOT” and offers investors a …

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