PRESS RELEASE. London, United Kingdom – Monday, 17 February 2025: Today, BitcoinOS (BOS), the smart contract operating system for Bitcoin, announces the launch of the BitcoinOS Grail Bridge testnet app, a pioneering solution that enables the secure and trustless transfer of BTC between various blockchain networks. This first-stage testnet release provides a tangible tool for …
Monthly archives: February 2025
Unnamed US Bank Turned On a Dime To Refuse Service to Crypto Firm Anchorage Digital, According to CEO: Report
A high-profile CEO in the crypto space reportedly says that an American bank suddenly decided to shut the company out from banking services, supporting previous rumors of “de-banking” in the digital asset industry. Anchorage Digital CEO Nathan McCauley says that a bank – who is yet to be named – essentially turned off their bank …
MasterCard Predicts Central Banks Will Lean Away From Issuing Retail-Focused CBDCs in 2025
Payments giant MasterCard is forecasting that central banks will shift away from retail CBDCs (central bank digital currencies) and focus more on offering digital assets to banks and financial institutions. In a new blog post from Raj Dhamodharan, MasterCard’s head of crypto and blockchain, the analyst says that he’s expecting central banks will lean away …
Fed Governor Calls for Regulatory Framework Allowing Banks and Institutions To Issue Stablecoins
A member of The Board of Governors of the U.S. Federal Reserve is calling for laws that would allow banks and institutions to issue dollar-pegged digital assets. In a speech given by Christopher J. Waller at a recent conference in San Francisco, the Fed governor argues for a regulatory framework that would allow blue-chip financial …
Ethereum (ETH) Price: Multiple Indicators Suggest Major Breakout Ahead
TLDR Analysts predict Ethereum (ETH) could reach $15,000 this cycle, representing a potential 458% surge from current levels, with multiple experts identifying bullish chart patterns Technical analysis shows a symmetrical triangle pattern and a head and shoulders formation on ETH’s weekly chart, suggesting possible breakout targets between $5,000-$7,000 ETH price movements are being compared to …
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Metaplanet makes first Bitcoin purchase in 2025, buys 269 BTC
BTC Inc and Sora Ventures join management of HK Asia Holdings deepening Bitcoin strategy Investments 5 days ago David Bailey and key figures from Sora Ventures and BTC Inc. take on active board roles at HK Asia Holdings, marking a decisive shift in management strategy. Go to Source
Now is a great time to consolidate Bitcoin UTXOs to avoid wasting BTC in fees
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Bitcoin still en route to $1 million amid focus shift to memecoins
Bitcoin adoption and price trajectory face renewed buoyancy following predictions by Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley amid 4 days of sustained outflows from spot Bitcoin ETFs. Horsely favors Bitcoin reaching the $1 million mark, with institutional flows into ETFs, increased corporate and state acquisitions, and a rise in wealth management services fueling market interest. Horsley’s remarks …
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Don’t Trust, Verify: Senator Rand Paul Proposes an Audit of Fort Knox’s Gold
During an online exchange involving news outlet Zerohedge and D.O.G.E. head Elon Musk, Rand Paul explained that Fort Knox’s gold reserves weren’t audited yearly. Paul proposed to help Musk conduct this audit and verify that the purported $425 billion worth of gold is still held there. A Golden Opportunity: Senator Rand Paul Proposes to Audit …
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Going Down the Rabbit Hole: Who Might Really Be Behind Libra and Its Links With MELANIA
The Bubblemaps team has unraveled the onchain trail linking the people behind Libra, the token endorsed by Argentine President Javier Milei, with MELANIA, another well-known meme token. Libra Comes Under Scrutiny: Bubblemaps Reveals the MELANIA Links The Libra scandal has given rise to a series of allegations about the responsibility of each party for the …
Lightchain AI Launches Testnet Upgrades to Build the Ultimate Meme Coin Launchpad
PRESS RELEASE. Are you ready for the future of blockchain and meme coins? It’s happening now! 🚀 Lightchain AI, the groundbreaking blockchain platform blending artificial intelligence with decentralized technology, is turning its sights toward the vibrant world of meme coins. With a series of massive upgrades to its testnet, Lightchain AI is laying the foundation …
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Hollywood Hijinks: Crypto Promoter Arrested After Daring Stunt
A man was arrested after climbing the Hollywood sign and waving a flag promoting the Vigilante token cryptocurrency. Vigilante Token Launched in ‘Most Viral’ Way On Feb. 15, the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed that officers detained a man seen atop the Hollywood sign waving a flag promoting a cryptocurrency. The department said the flag …
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Brazil Ditches BRICS Currency Plan, Favors Trade in National Currencies
Brazil has reportedly decided against pursuing a common currency for the BRICS nations during its presidency this year. Instead, the focus will be on facilitating trade in local currencies, a move that’s been met with warnings from U.S. President Donald Trump about challenging the U.S. dollar’s dominance. The BRICS bloc has been exploring alternatives to …
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Trader Sees Bitcoin Consolidation Resolving to the Upside, Says BTC Witnessing ‘Weak’ Sell-Offs
An analyst known for riding the 2023 crypto breakout believes that Bitcoin’s current consolidation will end with BTC bulls taking a victory lap. In a strategy session, pseudonymous analyst DonAlt tells his 65,700 YouTube subscribers that BTC bears had many chances to drive prices lower in the past weeks after President Donald Trump restarted trade …
Korea’s Crypto Leap: FSC to Permit Institutional Investors to Open Virtual Asset Trading Accounts in H2
Starting in the second half of the year, South Korea will allow certain institutional investors, including listed companies, to open virtual asset trading accounts. Risks of Institutional Participation South Korea will allow certain institutional investors to open virtual asset trading accounts starting in the second half of the year, the country’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) …