Monthly archives: February 2025

Solana (SOL) currently accounts for 15% of the smart contract platform (SCP) market capitalization, with projections indicating a rise to 22% by the end of 2025, which could push SOL’s price to $520, according to a recent report by VanEck. Solana’s market cap expansion is driven by its strong developer presence, increasing share of decentralized …

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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has announced a major reorganization of its Division of Enforcement, with an intent to shift its focus to combating fraud and protecting victims while eliminating what critics have called “regulation by enforcement.” Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham said the restructuring aims to streamline investigations, enhance efficiency, and ensure fair …

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MicroStrategy announced on Feb. 5 that it will rebrand to Strategy, reflecting its focus on becoming a Bitcoin (BTC) Treasury Company and a publicly traded business intelligence firm.  The Nasdaq 100 constituent company also introduced a new logo featuring a stylized “B,” which signifies its Bitcoin strategy and position within the crypto market. The brand’s …

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The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is preparing to revise its guidelines for banks engaging in crypto-related activities, Barrons reported on Feb. 5. The changes would allow banks to participate in certain crypto-related activities without requiring prior regulatory approval. Some banks have reportedly engaged with government officials to advocate for offering crypto custody services and …

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MetaMask has introduced a new feature allowing users to pay network fees using a selection of Ethereum-based tokens instead of ETH. The Gas Station feature, announced on Feb. 5, aims to enhance accessibility by removing the requirement to hold native blockchain assets for transaction fees. The update enables users to complete transactions using approved tokens, which …

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BlackRock is preparing to introduce an exchange-traded product (ETP) linked to Bitcoin (BTC) in Europe, Bloomberg News reported on Feb. 5. According to sources familiar with the matter, the fund is expected to be domiciled in Switzerland, and BlackRock could begin marketing the product as early as this month.  Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart said …

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Tether is developing AI-powered applications, including a bitcoin wallet assistant, translation tools, and voice assistants, aiming to enhance user experience and privacy. Development of Ai-Powered Tools by Tether Tether, renowned for its USDT stablecoin, is expanding into artificial intelligence (AI) with a suite of innovative applications. Paolo Ardoino, Tether’s CEO, recently unveiled previews of these …

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The cryptocurrency sphere displayed modest equilibrium midweek, its total valuation clinging to $3.2 trillion—a fractional percentage point uplift from the prior day’s start. Crypto Markets Hold Steady at $3.2T as TRUMP Meme Coin Defies Bearish Tide Barely 38% of digital assets flirted with optimism, as the TRUMP meme coin, crowned the day’s champion, vaulted over …

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Arbitrum has integrated with BitcoinOS (BOS) to bring its Ethereum-based layer two (L2) scaling solution to the Bitcoin network. Arbitrum Brings Ethereum-Based L2 Scaling to Bitcoin According to the release shared with Bitcoin.com News, the integration allows Arbitrum One, an L2 network on Ethereum, to function as a hybrid rollup that leverages both Bitcoin’s security …

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Economist Nouriel Roubini argues that China’s national pride makes it unlikely to yield to U.S. tariff pressure. No Respite for China Nouriel Roubini, an economics professor at New York University, warned the U.S. government that China is unlikely to yield to the Trump administration’s demands after being slapped with a 10% tariff hike. In a …

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