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Trump company files trademarks for branded metaverse, NFT marketplace

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DTTM Operations, a Trump-owned company, has filed trademark applications for the word “TRUMP” in connection with a metaverse and NFT marketplace. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/brfozZ4

Competitors want to ‘kill Tether,’ most altcoins ‘won’t make it’ in 2025: Finance Redefined

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Only the altcoins with potential ETF approvals and solid revenue-generation models will outperform the crypto market in 2025. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/KLuJ9xC

SEC Commissioner dissents on agency’s memecoin stance

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Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw said that the agency’s working definition of memecoins was vague and could be easily misconstrued. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/0j4dILu

Brutal 20% Ethereum price sell-off is not over, but is there a silver lining for ETH?

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Ethereum price has yet to recover from its 20% correction, but investors’ choice to pivot away from memecoins and Solana could be ETH’s saving grace. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/PnbZ5RW

Bitcoin futures and spot ETF traders capitulate as BTC looks for a bottom

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Spot Bitcoin ETF outflows reached $3.4 billion in February, but one analyst says multiple data points suggest BTC is on the verge of a price reversal. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/ulrNJOs

XRP Ledger unveils institutional DeFi roadmap

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Ripple Labs' hopes to accelerate XRP Ledgers growth by leaning into institutional DeFi, including real-world assets (RWAs). from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/VhmqTsN

Microstrategy stock down 16% YTD amid Bitcoin rout

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Stock analysts remain bullish on the stock's outlook, citing Strategy's ability to generate "Bitcoin yield". from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/WM5Aoep

SEC backs off: Uniswap announces end of investigation

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The platform called the move a “huge win for DeFi” after reports have suggested the SEC may be radically changing its approach to crypto enforcement in 2025. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/yBKxPZ4

Ethereum’s favorable risk-return ratio has traders ‘insanely bullish’ on ETH price

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One altcoin trader says Ethereum’s long-term chart looks “insanely bullish” with a very favorable risk-reward ratio. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/Bc5axWS

SEC task force continues meeting with firms over crypto regulations

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The US financial regulator has already closed an investigation into Robinhood Crypto and will reportedly drop its enforcement action against Coinbase. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/BDspRz1

Nigeria files $81.5B lawsuit against Binance, Coinbase execs in legal trouble: Law Decoded

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The Nigerian government alleged that Binance caused economic damages after crashing the country’s fiat currency. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/AIoqrCp

Montana’s Bitcoin reserve bill rejected by House lawmakers

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Montana’s House of Representatives voted 41-59 against a bill that could have seen the US state establish a Bitcoin reserve. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/b5jOXft

'Memecoins are archetypes of the collective unconscious' — Ki Young Ju

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Memecoins and other social tokens continue to draw debate following the implosion of the Libra token promoted by President Javier Milei. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/k8dXVgm

Bybit releases blacklisted wallets API to aid recovery program

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Bybit is offering a bounty of up to 10% of the stolen funds for white hat hackers who successfully recover crypto from the Lazarus Group. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/GfsoMPu

Bitcoin lacks strength, but ETH, BNB, XMR, and TAO show promise

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Bitcoin price is pinned below $100,000, but several altcoins are showing sighs of breaking out. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/SbNIjky

ETF approval will help Solana break the ‘memechain’ narrative

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Solana’s journey from a memecoin hub to a serious blockchain contender hinges on the approval of a Solana ETF, which would bring institutional trust and unlock its potential for large-scale financial applications like payments and trading. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/ZuxYnJ2

Ethereum rollback deemed 'technically intractable' amid Bybit hack pressure

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Ethereum core developer Tim Beiko says that despite growing calls for an Ethereum network rollback, it is “technically intractable.” from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/luPW5ZK

Bybit CEO discusses possibility of Ethereum blockchain rollback

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Following the Lazarus hack, an online debate erupted about potentially rolling back the Ethereum blockchain to invalidate the stolen funds. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/lSZfzdJ

The Libra scandal continues, ‘manufactured’ Bitcoin price action: Finance Redefined

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Argentina's Libra scandal continues to unfold, and Bitcoin’s two-month crab walk has raised “price suppression” concerns among industry leaders, such as Samson Mow. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/7s8lFOM

Franklin Templeton launches Bitcoin, Ether index ETF

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Franklin Templeton’s fund is the second crypto index ETF to hit this US market. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/74uomvR

Elon Musk’s X eyeing capital raise at $44B valuation: Report

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The potential funding round could make early financial backers whole after Musk purchased Twitter for $44 billion in 2022. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/gsPh8rk

OpenSea teases token launch, revises points system: Nifty Newsletter

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OpenSea teased its upcoming token launch and airdrop, clarifying that SEA will be available to users based in the United States. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/DEqYAlx

Tether co-founder launches rival stablecoin that offers yield

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The USP stablecoin will allow users to earn yield backed by bonds and other real-world assets. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/n6CTBUx

Grayscale launches Pyth investment fund

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The fund claims to offer “higher-beta” exposure to the growth of the Solana ecosystem as Grayscale continues to expand its suite of single-asset crypto funds. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/qOiUPbC

Solana shorts spike amid memecoin scandals

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The ratio of long to short positions on SOL in futures markets is tilting bearish as memecoin losses mount. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/70Qo89f

Pantera founder faces tax probe, Argentine lawyers hit Milei with fraud charges: Law Decoded

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The US Senate Finance Committee sent a letter asking Pantera Capital founder Dan Morehead for information on more than $850 million in crypto profits. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/z8DyEFJ

SEC suit against crypto miner Geosyn on ice as feds file fraud charges

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US prosecutors have filed parallel charges against former and current Geosyn Mining executives, which has put the brakes on an SEC lawsuit. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/0TynsOf

Dave Portnoy claims he returned 6 million Libra tokens to founder

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Portnoy said he did not get bad vibes from Hayden Davis and believes the young tech entrepreneur did not intentionally rug-pull investors. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/lw6oKLN

Trump admin advisor meeting with Federal Reserve chairman 'regularly'

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Investors are patiently waiting for interest rate cuts to fuel risk-on-asset markets amid high inflation and macroeconomic uncertainty. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/YvtOdx0

Indian authorities seize $190M in crypto tied to BitConnect Ponzi scheme

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Indian authorities have seized nearly $190 million worth of crypto tied to the notorious BitConnect Ponzi scheme, which collapsed in 2018. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/vcxojyd

Bitcoin analyst PlanB transfers Bitcoin to ETFs to avoid 'hassle with keys'

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A Bitcoin analyst says he has moved his self-custodied Bitcoin into spot Bitcoin ETFs to give himself “peace of mind” by not having to deal with the hassle of having his own private keys. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/EZVQ50W

Scammer impersonates Bermuda premier, promotes fake token

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Since the scammer began posting, numerous Bermuda National Coin tokens have appeared on the Solana-based memecoin launch platform pump.fun. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/4hRILy9

Tether working with US lawmakers to shape stablecoin policy: report

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According to data from CoinMarketCap, Tether has a market capitalization of over $142 billion — making it the largest stablecoin issuer. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/PxY68R7

SEC Crypto Task Force met with firms to discuss staking, litigation review

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The SEC met with representatives from the Blockchain Association, Jito Labs, Multicoin Capital, Nasdaq, Andreessen Horowitz, and Sullivan & Cromwell. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/aeNAztG

Metaplanet raises 4B JPY in 0% interest bonds to buy more BTC

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Metaplanet, known as the “Microstrategy of Asia,” has raised an additional 4 billion JPY in zero-interest bonds to buy more Bitcoin. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/pZkXKyI

Global stablecoin use soars — Will Trump crypto policy prompt US adoption?

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Stablecoin use continues to expand across the world, and White House crypto czar David Sacks says one of its first priorities is stablecoin legislation in the United States. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/8ATOyrF

NFT market OpenSea teases token launch

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The token launch is part of a broader revamp of the protocol, which its CEO says became too “corporate.” from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/i0ftvW9

Price analysis 2/12: BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL, BNB, DOGE, ADA, LINK, AVAX, SUI

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Bitcoin bears are finding it difficult to pin the price below $95,000, indicating solid demand at lower levels. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/Pbydw3B

Fed chair says he will not launch a digital dollar

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Jerome Powell, who has served as chair of the Federal Reserve since 2018, made a guarantee to lawmakers in the Senate regarding a US central bank digital currency. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/OIs5kPq

SEC seeks comment on in-kind redemptions for Bitcoin, Ether ETFs

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In-kind redemptions are more tax-efficient and stand to increase the appeal of spot crypto ETFs for institutional investors. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/MCldS7r

Solana (SOL) price softens as onchain volumes drop 28% in a week

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Solana price falls below $200 as the network’s onchain activity drops, but investors’ anticipation of a spot SOL ETF could prompt a recovery. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/sOJfocr

Bitcoin price rallies above $97K as institutional and retail traders’ appetites shrink

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Bitcoin traders are not slamming the buy button, but most of their concerns are connected to macroeconomic conditions. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/5BEKOmP

CFTC announces crypto fraud action after enforcement priorities shift

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Acting CFTC Chair Caroline Pham announced on Feb. 4 that the commission would essentially end its practice of regulation by enforcement. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/TehM8CH

Metaplanet share price rises 4,800% as company stacks BTC

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Metaplanet shares have risen 4,800% as the company, known as “Asia’s MicroStrategy,” has stacked Bitcoin. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/8Iyr4Ap

US Treasury sued over DOGE access, lawmakers propose stablecoin bill: Law Decoded

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The United States’ largest union group sued the Treasury Department, accusing it of unlawfully providing sensitive information to Elon Musk’s DOGE. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/impuEco

Central African Republic video flagged ‘suspicious’ as token hits $527M

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Faustion-Archange Touadera has announced the launch of an official memecoin for the Central African Republic on X, but skeptics and two AI deepfake detectors are dubious. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/mvAxfcD

XRP futures open interest drops 37% — Are altcoin traders jumping ship?

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XRP saw a double-digit drop in its futures open interest, but is it a sign that the altcoin’s triple-digit rally is ending? from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/N3MXdI1

Current chain abstraction methods are fragmenting crypto — Web3 exec

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Industry executives and competing firms are still grappling with abstracting away the complexities of blockchain for the end user. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/97X4eL5

Strategy's Michael Saylor posts BTC chart after one-week break

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Data from SaylorTracker shows that Strategy is currently sitting on nearly $15 billion of unrealized gains on its Bitcoin holdings. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/o3MNg4d

Crypto VC mulls whether market is 'near the bottom'

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Crypto venture capitalist Felix Hartmann believes the altcoin market’s pullback to “long-term trendlines” combined with sustained negative funding rates, may signal a market bottom. from Cointelegraph.com News https://ift.tt/rH097hG