The filings for spot Solana (SOL) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from VanEck, 21shares, Bitwise, and Canary Capital were officially added to the Federal Register on Feb. 18. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) now has 240 days to approve or deny the filings. Additionally, the register for the Grayscale filing was added on Feb. 12, …
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Solana’s (SOL) annualized inflation grew by 30.5% after a new priority fee distribution was implemented on Feb. 12. The amount of SOL burned daily decreased from nearly 18,000 SOL to 1,000 SOL. The Solana Improvement Document 96 (SIMD 96) proposed using the total priority fees for network validators instead of half of them to burn …
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The Ethereum Foundation (EF) announced on Feb. 19 a new interoperability initiative called the Open Intents Framework to streamline cross-chain transactions across Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible networks fueled by intents. The project will tackle the inefficiencies that arise from navigating the increasingly fragmented Ethereum layer-2 (L2) ecosystem. Hyperlane and BootNode support the initiative, which is …
Sanctioned entities received $15.8 billion in crypto in 2024, accounting for 39% of all illicit crypto transactions, according to the 2025 Crypto Crime Report by blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. The report highlighted how increasing geopolitical tensions and financial restrictions drove nations like Iran and Russia to turn to digital assets to evade sanctions. The US …
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Binance.US has reinstated USD deposits and withdrawals for its US customers, marking a significant shift after months of operating as a crypto-only platform. The exchange announced on Feb. 19 that users can now deposit and withdraw US dollars without fees via bank transfers (ACH). The firm stated that the fiat services rollout begins today and …
Wintermute, a crypto market maker, is expanding its operations into the U.S., including opening a New York office and introducing OTC products for American customers. Wintermute Plans U.S. Expansion, Cites Trump’s Pro-Crypto Stance Wintermute, one of the largest liquidity providers in the crypto market, is set to expand into the U.S. with plans to open …
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DigiFT, a licensed blockchain exchange in Singapore, has partnered with Invesco to tokenize a $6.3 billion private credit fund, allowing accredited and institutional investors to gain exposure via USD, USDC, and USDT. This move highlights the growing demand for tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) in the financial sector. Invesco and DigiFT Partner to Launch Tokenized Private …
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Nigeria has sued Binance for $81.5 billion for running an unlicensed operation and tax evasion. Nigeria Demands Binance Pay for Economic Harm The Nigerian government has reportedly filed a lawsuit against Binance, seeking $79.5 billion in compensation for “economic losses” and $2 billion in back taxes. The lawsuit, filed in Federal High Court in Abuja, …
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Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission is working to bring licensed crypto exchanges into the formal tax system, with a related bill likely to pass in early 2025. Nigeria Aims to Increase Revenue The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced it is working to bring transactions on licensed cryptocurrency exchanges into the formal tax …
Bitcoin’s price risks further decline amid persistently weak demand and liquidity, according to a Cryptoquant report released on Wednesday. Cryptoquant Warns of Bitcoin Downturn Amid Historic Liquidity Slowdown In a Feb. 19, 2025 report, Cryptoquant researchers warned bitcoin (BTC) could drop to $86,000 after hitting a one-month low of $93,000, citing deteriorating demand and liquidity …
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The price of gold has shot up nearly 45% since February 2024 to $2,927.10 per ounce according to gold.org, but Bloomberg exchange-traded fund (ETF) Analyst Eric Balchunas says “No one cares,” in a post on X. Indeed, gold ETFs have virtually stalled within that same timeframe, while spot bitcoin ETFs have amassed more than $40 …
On Wednesday, Satya Nadella, chairman and CEO at Microsoft, unveiled a quantum computing breakthrough featuring the company’s Majorana 1 chip. This achievement, notably his remark about a “clear path to a million-qubit processor,” has already sparked discussions about Bitcoin’s alleged vulnerability. Microsoft’s Majorana 1 Chip Ignites More Quantum vs. Bitcoin Debate Since December, Bitcoin has …
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Analysts speculate that the Bitcoin bull run is ready to resume after Bitfinex longs soar to $5.1 billion. Are they mistaken?
The president of Germany’s monetary authority is advocating for a central bank digital currency (CBDC). In a question-and-answer session with economists at the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum (OMFIF) think tank, the president of the Deutsche Bundesbank, Joachim Nagel, says he supports a CBDC. The OMFIF cites Nagel saying that “CBDCs will play a …
A closely followed crypto analyst says that a big stock market rally that will boost Bitcoin (BTC) and digital assets appears to be just over the horizon. In a new video update, Jason Pizzino tells his 348,000 YouTube subscribers that US stock markets look to be gearing up for another rally that will push Bitcoin …
