Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino: USDT Will Be ‘Useless’ in the Long Term

Ardoino remarked that he envisions a financial reset that would bring fiat currencies to their knees, rendering USDT useless. In this dire situation, bitcoin will become the only alternative to avoid devaluation and hyperinflation....

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‘The Seeds of a Financial Crisis’: ECB Warns About US Crypto Deregulation

As part of a risk assessment exercise conducted during its January meeting, the ECB stated that the recent developments in the deregulation of financial markets in the U.S., including crypto, might increase the risks of...

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Bitcoin Purchases Confined: IMF Approves $1.4 Billion Credit Facility for El Salvador

The IMF, which informally approved the deal last year, states that this program aims to boost El Salvador’s finances and growth prospects. However, the Bukele administration must “confine” its bitcoin activities and purchases...

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Jack Dorsey’s Block Implements Bitcoin Inheritance Feature

Block states that this is a solution to a multibillion-dollar problem waiting to happen. Owners of Bitkey, the company’s hardware wallet, will be able to link a partner address where the funds will be deposited six months...

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Murder in Korea: Chinese National Killed While Trading Cryptocurrency

A Chinese national was murdered in a luxury hotel in Jeju City, South Korea, while trading cryptocurrency. Four individuals have been arrested in connection with the murder case. The killer also stole nearly $59,000 from...

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Ripple Outlines Future Developments to Institutional DeFi on XRP Ledger

Ripple has announced upcoming features for the XRP Ledger (XRPL) aimed at enhancing institutional decentralized finance (DeFi). Key developments include expanded compliance functions, a new lending protocol that integrates...

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Central Bank of Brazil: CBDC Privacy Problem Still Unresolved

In a report detailing the outcome of the first phase of drex, the national CBDC pilot, the Central Bank of Brazil acknowledged that none of the anonymity and privacy solutions tested met the project’s needs. Central Bank...

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Report: German Investment Bank Dekabank Launches Institutional Crypto Services

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...

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ATM Operator Bitcoin Depot Expands Treasury Holdings With Additional BTC Purchase

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...

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Dogecoin, Shiba Inu Prices Continue to Slide but Expert Tips Mind of Pepe to Explode

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...

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Bitcoin Tumbles Below $89K Amid Sector-Wide Bloodbath

The largest cryptocurrency slid as low as $86,873 in after-hours trading, the lowest bitcoin has fallen in three months. BTC Sees Sharp Decline as Trading Volume Surges 178% in Market Sell-Off ​Bitcoin (BTC) plunged below...

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Faith Rekindled: El Salvador Buys Bitcoin Again After One-Week Hiatus

El Salvador has resumed its bitcoin purchase schedule, buying 7 BTC after a one-week hiatus, which raised concerns among bitcoiners. The reason for the pause in the bitcoin acquisition schedule remains unknown. President...

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Latam Insights Encore: Tether Prepares for Business Model Erosion, Doubling Down in Latam

Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency news from the past week. This edition examines how Tether is expanding both its foothold and its business to pivot...

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Record 32.5% of Australians Hold or Have Owned Cryptocurrency, Study Finds

A recent study reveals significant cryptocurrency adoption and optimism in Australia, with nearly a third of Australians having owned crypto and a majority believing in its future acceptance. Close to 60% of Users Report...

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aiCraft.Fun: The #1 AI Agent Launchpad on Monad with Passive Income-Generating AI Agents

This is a paid promotional article. We encourage you to conduct your own due diligence before participating in any related transactions. PRESS RELEASE. [Singapore, 24 February, 2025] aCraft.fun is the first AI Agent platform...

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Crypto Mining Equipment Manufacturer Bgin Blockchain Plans $50 Million IPO

Singapore-based Bgin Blockchain Limited has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering (IPO) expected to raise up to $50 million. The company plans to offer approximately 59.54...

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Gold Suppliers Face ‘Unprecedented Demand’ as Large Investors Flock to Precious Metal

Bullionstar, a premier gold dealer based in Singapore, warned about the high demand for large gold ingots and reported tightness in the supply. The firm stated that this behavior is not normal. Gold Demand Rises, ‘Tightness’...

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Hong Kong-Listed HK Asia Holdings Increases Its Bitcoin Investment to 8.88 BTC

HK Asia Holdings Limited has announced a further investment in bitcoin, purchasing approximately 7.88 BTC for around $761,000 on February 20, 2025. This decision follows a previous investment disclosed on February 16, 2025,...

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Does the US Hold Its Famous Gold Reserves? Polymarket Bets 21% That Fort Knox Gold Is a Mirage

Speculation over Fort Knox’s gold reserves grows as decades without full audits fuel doubts about the vault’s contents. On Polymarket, bettors now price a 21% likelihood the gold doesn’t exist, mirroring lingering public...

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Ye’s Crypto Coup: Did Kanye Sell His X Account to Meme Coin Influencers?

On Saturday, our newsdesk revealed that Kanye West, also known as Ye, was preparing to launch a meme coin. Now there is speculation that West sold his X account to a member of the Doginals crew. Ye’s YZY Coin Controversy...

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Latam Insights: Brazil Embraces XRP ETF, Tether to Acquire Adecoagro

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of the most relevant crypto and economic news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, Brazil approves the first XRP ETF, Tether presents an offer to acquire...

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Yougov Poll Reveals Nearly 15% Would Switch Their Bank Accounts for Crypto in Brazil

According to David Eastman, Yougov’s managing director for Latin America, this shows the advance of crypto in Brazil and should serve as a wake-up call for banks. Yougov Poll Shows Some Users Would Substitute Banks With...

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Bitcoin Price Analysis: Bulls Fight for Control as Bears Threaten a Massive Sell-Off

Bitcoin is trading at $96,688 with a market capitalization of $1.91 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $44.88 billion, moving within an intraday range of $94,805 to $99,262 as technical indicators suggest consolidation...

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XRP Price Analysis: Crypto Traders Brace for a Wild Ride as XRP Approaches Critical Levels

XRP presently hovers at $2.58 per token, boasting a $149 billion market valuation and $4.66 billion in daily trading activity. Over the past 24 hours, its value has oscillated between $2.52 and $2.69, lingering 24.1% beneath...

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Survey: 62% of FTX Creditors Flock to Solana Amid Reimbursement

A survey of FTX creditors reveals a strong inclination to reinvest their repayments in cryptocurrencies, with solana (SOL) being the most popular choice. FTX Creditors’ Love Affair With Solana A new survey found that 79%...

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Safemoon’s Former CTO Pleads Guilty to Fraud

The guilty plea is the latest development in one of crypto’s most scandalous fraud schemes that left an $8 billion project bankrupt. Former Executive of Defunct Crypto Firm Safemoon Enters Guilty Plea Thomas “Papa” Smith...

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DOGE to BTC? Proposal to Invest US Savings in Bitcoin Floated

The potential savings of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), helmed by Elon Musk, could be used to purchase bitcoin, setting the basis for establishing a strategic bitcoin reserve in the U.S. Proposal: DOGE Savings...

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Russian Bitcoin Mining Ban Yielding Results in Siberia

The bitcoin mining ban imposed by Russian authorities has helped reduce the load on the Siberian power grid, thereby avoiding potential power rationing and restrictions necessary to preserve the region’s outdated energy...

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Legendary Cypherpunk Claims Bitcoin Is in the ‘Early Stages’ of a Bull Market

Adam Back, a prominent cypherpunk mentioned in the Bitcoin whitepaper, remarked that while there has been some market consolidation due to profit-taking by certain investors, demand is clearly outpacing production, with...

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Crypto Opportunities in the Esports Boom: How Bety.com Sports Gambling is Leading the Way

This is a paid promotional article. We encourage you to conduct your own due diligence before participating in any related transactions. PRESS RELEASE. Esports or competitive video gaming is one of the most popular online...

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Monero Mining Malware Hits Users Downloading Game Torrents

According to Kaspersky, the campaign started last December, targeting users who are downloading torrents of popular games with a silent install of XMRig, a monero mining program. Crypto Malware Targets Gamers: Monero Mining...

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Anthony Scaramucci Predicts Bitcoin Will Reach $200,000 in 2025

Anthony Scaramucci, founder of Skybridge Capital, has forecasted that bitcoin will soar to $200,000 this year, with a potential U.S. reserve for the cryptocurrency also on the horizon. In an interview with Saxo Bank, Scaramucci...

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Make Farming Great Again: Tether Pushes for Majority Stake in Adecoagro

The deal, which would give Tether ownership of 51% of Adecoagro, would involve a disbursement of $385 million. Tether is already invested in Adecoagro, which operates in Argentina and Brazil. Tether Bids to Acquire Majority...

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BitcoinOS Launches “Holy Grail” Bitcoin Bridge App Ahead of $BOS Presale

This is a paid promotional article. We encourage you to conduct your own due diligence before participating in any related transactions. BitcoinOS (BOS) unveiled its highly anticipated Grail testnet bridge app on Monday,...

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Balaji Srinivasan Predicts Shift From IPOs and M&As to Crypto Era

In a recent social media post, former Coinbase CTO Balaji Srinivasan highlighted a potential shift in the tech landscape, suggesting that the era of traditional Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and mergers and acquisitions...

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Solana Sentiment Turns Negative Amid Meme Coin Casino Allegations

The sentiment towards Solana on social media has shifted to a negative one. Many analysts and traders are rejecting the chain as a meme coin casino after the Libra incident involving the token shared by Argentine President...

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Steam Kicks out Pirate Game for Stealing Crypto Wallets

Valve has removed a game titled Piratefi from its online store Steam after it was discovered to be embedded with malware. Security researchers, including Marius Genheimer from SECUINFRA Falcon Team, revealed to Techcrunch...

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Tether Partners With Guinea to Drive Digital Transformation and Economic Growth Through Blockchain Technology

Tether, the largest stablecoin company, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Republic of Guinea on February 17, aimed at accelerating the country’s digital transformation and economic growth...

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Javier Milei Denies Responsibility in Libra Debacle: ‘If You Go to the Casino and Lose Money, That’s Your Problem’

Argentine President Javier Milei denied any wrongdoing regarding his involvement in Libra, a cryptocurrency he shared on social media, the price of which tanked hours later. Milei stated that he didn’t endorse Libra and...

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Report: Trump Administration Pressures Romania to Lift Travel Restrictions on Controversial Influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate

US President Donald Trump’s administration has reportedly pressured Romanian authorities to lift travel restrictions on controversial influencer and memecoin promoter Andrew Tate, along with his brother Tristan, who face...

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ETF Weekly Recap: Red Week for Bitcoin and Ether ETFs With Net Outflows of $581.23 Million and $26.3 Million

Between Feb. 10 and 14, bitcoin ETFs experienced a net outflow of $581.23 million, while ether ETFs saw a net outflow of $26.3 million. This trend reflects cautious investor sentiment amid market volatility. Market Volatility...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Report: US Customs Impound Bitcoin Miners as Tech Regulations Tighten

According to a newly published report by Blockspace, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is said to have been impounding bitcoin application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) mining machines. Sources Claim U.S. Customs...

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Coinbase Is a Banking Giant, Calls To Audit the Fed, and More — Week in Review

Coinbase is a banking giant, calls increase to audit the Federal Reserve, XRP bulls fight to hold $2.40, and more in this Week in Review. Week in Review Coinbase is quietly reinventing itself as a banking giant with $420...

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‘Not a Maxi Anymore:’ Plan B Pivots to Bitcoin ETFs

Plan B, a bitcoin analyst who is famous for his stock-to-flow (S2F) price prediction model, has announced that he sold his tokens, pivoting to bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Predicting a negative backlash from the...

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The Libra Incident: Examining Argentine President Javier Milei’s Confusing Token Endorsement and Its Destructive Aftermath

Javier Milei endorsed a token called Libra, which was allegedly intended to support local enterprises, without doing due diligence. This set in motion a chain of events that could even result in the impeachment of the leader,...

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Bitcoin ETFs End 4-Day Losing Streak With $70.62M Inflow as Ethereum ETFs Extend Gains With $11.65M

Bitcoin ETFs closed the last day of trading for the week on a positive note with a net inflow of $70.62 million after a string of outflows all week. Green Day for Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Love was in the air for bitcoin and...

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Everstake CEO Sergey Vasylchuk on Staking, Institutional Trust, and the Future of Blockchain Governance

The staking ecosystem is growing rapidly, with rising institutional interest and potential regulatory oversight. Everstake, a blockchain validator, secures over 80 cryptocurrencies and supports some of the industry’s leading...

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