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SEC unveils new cyber unit to complement crypto task force
The United States (US) Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on Thursday that it has rolled out its Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit (CETU) tasked with combating cyber crimes in crypto, in cooperation with the crypto task force.
US regulator withdraws appeal of rule on Treasury markets
Adds SEC comments in paragraph 2By Carolina Mandl NEW YORK, Feb 19 (Reuters) - U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has decided to withdraw its appeal of a decision by a federal judge late last year to vacate an overhaul of Treasury dealer rules, according to a court document filed on Wednesda...Reuters
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Pi Network’s token debuts at $195B almost double the value of SOL
The PI network, which released its native token yesterday to its 60 million users, has gained more ground as it recorded a high of $2. The fully diluted value (FDV) reached as high as $195 billion during the initial rise, almost twice the value of the Solana blockchain’s SOL. The FDV is based on the […]Cryptopolitan
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Trump’s Financial Empire Makes Waves With $10 Million WLFI, $125K SEI Purchase
United States President Donald Trump’s World Liberty Financial announced another round of investments this week to further build its crypto portfolio. According to on-chain data, World Liberty Financial withdrew $10 million USDC from its Coinbase account to purchase 200 million WLFI tokens and anoth...Bitcoinist
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Why Lightchain AI Could Hit $1 While Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Pepe Coin (PEPE) Struggle to Keep Up
The cryptocurrency market has always been driven by speculation, community hype, and real-world utility. While meme coins like Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Pepe Coin (PEPE) have built strong communities, their long-term growth remains uncertain due to a lack of fundamental innovation. Meanwhile, Lightchain AI, an emerging blockchain project, is gaining traction with its AI-powered infrastructure, […]Cryptopolitan
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Nansen’s Bitcoin On-Chain Analytics Reveal 42% Increase In BTC Transactions
Blockchain analytics platform Nansen announced the launch of its Bitcoin (BTC) on-chain analytics to bring real-time, detailed insights into the flagship cryptocurrency, enabling users to track key on-chain metrics in the platform. Related Reading: Ethereum To Move Sideways For 2-3 Months? Analyst S...NewsBTC
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As Shiba Inu Investors Pivot to Utility Tokens Like Solana and Mutuum Finance, Which One Will Be More Profitable in 2025?
Shiba Inu (SHIB) investors are making a major shift. As Shiba Inu crashes over 80% from its all-time high and meme coins lose their appeal, investors are chasing real utility. This has led to a surge of interest to Solana (SOL) and Mutuum Finance (MUTM) but one of them will be more profitable in 2025. […]Cryptopolitan
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Pig butchering scams rob investors of $5.5B, possibly the biggest threat to retail investors
Onchain security firm Cyvers revealed that pig butchering scams were one of the most pervasive threats to crypto investors, with losses reaching $5.5 billion in 2024. The report also indicated that pig butchering scams scammed investors in 200,000 identified cases last year.Cryptopolitan
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SEC approves first interest-bearing stablecoin, YLDS, with 0.5% yield
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved YLDS, making it the first-ever interest-bearing stablecoin registered as a security in the United States, according to a report from Fortune. The YLDS stablecoin, launched by Figure Markets, will be pegged to the US dollar and offer users a 0.5% yield, which puts it in direct competition […]Cryptopolitan
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Zelenskyy blocks Trump’s Truth Social network across Ukraine
Multiple reports on social media say US President Donald Trump’s social media platform, Truth Social, has been shut down in Ukraine. The app’s countrywide block comes on the backdrop of Trump calling Ukrainian President Zelenskyy a “dictator without elections.” Through a Truth Social post on Wednesday, Donald Trump took a few digs at Zelenskyy, accusing […]Cryptopolitan
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Ethereum’s Path To $10,000 Milestone Is A Conservative Target – Market Expert Shares Insights
Regardless of its persistent waning movements and underperformance compared to a few major crypto assets, Ethereum still has the potential to undergo a significant rally in the ongoing bull market cycle. With key developments surrounding ETH and its ecosystem, many analysts foresee a move to unprece...Bitcoinist
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After years of economic pain, Russia reverses course on the US
For the past three years, Russia has had the United States as its number one enemy, attacking its leadership, economy, and influence at every turn. Moscow framed Washington as an imperialist force trying to dominate the global order, and Washington, in turn, took every opportunity to paint Russia as a collapsing power. US sanctions crippled […]Cryptopolitan
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ECB to create a blockchain-based payment system
The European Central Bank (ECB) is officially bringing blockchain into the European financial system, launching a new payment system to settle central bank money using distributed ledger technology (DLT). The decision, announced today by the Governing Council, will take a two-phase approach: first, a short-term fix that connects DLT platforms with TARGET Services, and second, […]Cryptopolitan
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On-Chain Metrics Reveal The Most Critical Resistance For Bitcoin – Can BTC Break $97.5K?
Bitcoin continues to trade within a tight range, holding above the $94K level while struggling to break past the $100K mark. The long-term outlook remains bullish as BTC maintains key demand levels, but short-term price action remains uncertain. Investors and analysts are closely watching for a brea...NewsBTC
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Top 2 Crypto Coins to Turn Your $100 Into $10,000 in 2025
Turning $100 into a substantially larger sum may seem ambitious, yet the right cryptocurrency choices can make this goal more attainable. Two digital assets currently attracting attention for their potential to deliver strong returns by 2025 are Mutuum Finance (MUTM) and Shiba Inu (SHIB). Mutuum Finance takes priority here, thanks to its practical DeFi framework […]Cryptopolitan
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EU stocks outpace Wall Street since Trump took office
European stocks have done better than US stocks under Trump’s administration. The main Stoxx Europe 600 index has gone up 5.6%, while on Wall Street, the S&P 500 has gone up 2.5%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite has gone up 2.2%. According to analysts, this great performance is a result of Trump’s decision not to put […]Cryptopolitan
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dYdX Foundation CEO Charles d’Haussy, forecasts DeFi boom to start in September
Charles d'Haussy, the dYdX Foundation CEO, projected that September would be the start of a months-long DeFi boom. d’Haussy argued at the Consensus 2025 in Hong Kong that "DeFi Summer" was an inadequate term to describe the upcoming growth. He preferred the term "DeFi Festival" because he believed the bull run would be a long event that would last several months.Cryptopolitan
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Pi Network open mainnet goes live – What does it mean for pioneers and PI coin?
Pi Network officially launched its open mainnet today at 8:00 AM UTC. The launch ended investors’ wait and mining for the past six years. The long-anticipated transition from an enclosed mainnet, which had been operational since 2021, will now allow “pioneers” to trade their Pi coins freely and integrate with external networks. Pi coin surged […]Cryptopolitan
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Ripple And Brazilian Bank Join Forces To Launch XRP Ledger Stablecoin
Ripple and Brazilian financial heavyweight Braza Group have announced the launch of a new stablecoin on the XRP Ledger (XRPL). The stablecoin, called BBRL, is pegged to the Brazilian Real and is designed to offer secure, cost-effective solutions for both individuals and businesses. Ripple Expands In...Bitcoinist
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The 10x Altcoin Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) Investors Are Loading Up on This Month
Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) investors are increasingly turning their attention to Mutuum Finance (MUTM), a promising altcoin with strong growth potential. While meme coins remain popular, investors are realizing that hype alone isn’t enough for long-term gains. That’s why many are shifting to Mutuum Finance, an emerging DeFi-focused altcoin. Priced at $0.01 in […]Cryptopolitan
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Former Bybit payroll manager sentenced to nearly 10 years for stealing $4.2M
A former payroll manager for Bybit Fintech has been sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison for stealing millions in cryptocurrency from the company’s accounts. Ho Kai Xin, 32, misappropriated about $4.2 million while overseeing payroll operations and attempted to cover up her actions by falsifying records and lying to authorities. As reported by local […]Cryptopolitan
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Polymarket to launch real-world event oracle system to verify bets
UMA Protocol announced its work on a real-world event oracle, to resolve bets on Polymarket. The oracle will be built in partnership with EigenLayer and Polymarket, utilizing the liquidity of the re-staking protocol and the EIGEN token. Polymarket is partnering with UMA Protocol and EigenLayer to build a new oracle for marking undeniable proof of […]Cryptopolitan
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Solana Faces Double Trouble: 55% Network Drop And Price Woes
SOL, the native token of the Solana network, is one of the worst-performing cryptos in recent days. Once the darling of the meme coin crowd, the popular blockchain is facing its toughest test yet with its massive price drop and dip in network activity. SOL is currently trading at $173, but it’...NewsBTC
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