CRYPTO NEWS
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Freeze, Seize, And Sidelined: Cardano Founder Slams Wyoming’s Stablecoin
by Jake Simmons (Bitcoinist.com) on February 5, 2025 at 7:00 pm
In a livestream on February 4, 2025, Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano and CEO of Input Output Global (IOG), delivered a stark rebuke of Wyoming’s plan to develop a state-backed stablecoin. Hoskinson alleges that “freeze and seize” requirements—enabled by cryptographic tools to prevent or reverse transactions—were never openly disclosed in a proper product requirements document
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BlackRock to launch new Bitcoin ETP for European market
by Gino Matos (CryptoSlate) on February 5, 2025 at 6:57 pm
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 The post BlackRock to launch new Bitcoin ETP for European market appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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They Didn't Take The Orange Pill, They Threw It Out
by Shinobi (Bitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin News, Articles and Expert Insights) on February 5, 2025 at 6:40 pm
The government hasn't been orange pilled, they've simply been shown new ways to pull the same revolving door grifts.
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Crypto giving exceeded $1B in 2024 — Report
by Cointelegraph by Christopher Tepedino (Cointelegraph.com News) on February 5, 2025 at 6:40 pm
Crypto donations exceeded $1 billion in 2024 alone as digital assets boomed in value and regulatory clarity began to take shape around the world.
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MicroStrategy Rebrands to Strategy
by Helene Braun (CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data) on February 5, 2025 at 6:36 pm
The company said that the name change was a “natural evolution” given its strong focus on bitcoin.
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Why Bitcoin Wins No Matter The Outcome Of Trump’s Trade War
by Jake Simmons (NewsBTC) on February 5, 2025 at 6:30 pm
In an escalation of global economic friction, President Trump’s imposed tariffs have roiled financial markets this week, cutting across both equities, Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. Yet a new memo from Bitwise Asset Management suggests that these headwinds might ultimately propel Bitcoin to new heights—regardless of whether Trump’s strategy succeeds or fails. At the beginning of the week, the crypto market witnessed a severe sell-off. Bitcoin declined by about 5%, while Ethereum and XRP suffered even sharper losses—17% and 18%, respectively. The immediate catalyst was Trump’s imposition of a 25% tariff on most imports from Canada and Mexico, as well as a 10% tariff on China. In retaliation, those trading partners announced countermeasures of their own. Related Reading: Key Indicator Signals DCA Opportunity Amid Bitcoin Buyer Momentum The US dollar reacted by jumping more than 1% against […]
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Senator Warren doesn’t take the crypto bait in debanking hearing
by Cointelegraph by Turner Wright (Cointelegraph.com News) on February 5, 2025 at 6:17 pm
Now under a Republican-controlled US Congress, the Senate Banking Committee focused its efforts on addressing claims the government “bullied” banks into halting services to crypto firms.
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Blackrock Plans to Launch a Bitcoin ETP in Europe: Bloomberg
by Camomile Shumba, James Van Straten, Francisco Rodrigues (CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data) on February 5, 2025 at 6:09 pm
The fund would be based in Switzerland and BlackRock could start marketing it as soon as this month, according to the story.
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MEXC Fuels DeFi Innovation and Liquidity Security with the Berachain (BERA) Listing
by Onose Enaholo (CoinJournal: Latest Crypto News, Altcoin News and Cryptocurrency Comparison) on February 5, 2025 at 5:47 pm
MEXC, the world’s leading cryptocurrency trading platform, announced the listing of the Berachain (BERA), scheduled for February 6, 2025, at 13:00 (UTC). The launch on MEXC will be accompanied by Airdrop+ rewards of 19,100 BERA and 50,000 USDT. Berachain: From Meme to EVM-Identical Layer 1 Berachain began as a meme, inspired by bear-themed JPEGs, and The post MEXC Fuels DeFi Innovation and Liquidity Security with the Berachain (BERA) Listing appeared first on CoinJournal.
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Trump's FDIC Chief Rethinks Crypto Guidance as U.S. Senators Probe Debanking
by Jesse Hamilton (CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data) on February 5, 2025 at 5:43 pm
FDIC Acting Chairman Travis Hill said the agency is overhauling its crypto approach, just as U.S. senators examined regulators keeping banks out of crypto.
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Alchemy Pay acquires Korea Electronic Financial Business registration
by Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi (Cointelegraph.com News) on February 5, 2025 at 5:38 pm
By investing in a local e-commerce platform, Alchemy Pay has acquired a business license to offer financial services in the country.
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Crypto’s ‘golden age’, Trump wants Gaza control, Enron’s return
by (Decrypt) on February 5, 2025 at 5:34 pm
BTC lower despite Sacks call for crypto ‘golden age’. BTC excellent store of value: Sacks. Senate sees stablecoin bill introduced. FTX payouts to begin on Feb 18. SEC to dial down crypto oversight. People can buy tokens at their own risk: SEC. Regulation by enforcement is out at CFTC: Pham. ETH/BTC at 5-year low, supply above Merge levels. XRP ledger back online after 1hr network halt. Ohio senator introduces state’s 2nd BTC reserve bill. South Dakota may be first to get BTC reserve. $1.25bn more stables printed by Tether & Circle. Semler Scientific buys $88.5m BTC. Sol Strategies buys $41m SOL. Ondo Finance launches treasury RWA platform. Bullish Global plans IPO.
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Bitcoin Retail Confidence Grows As Short-Term Holders Step Up Accumulation
by Godspower Owie (Bitcoinist.com) on February 5, 2025 at 5:30 pm
Bitcoin witnessed a slight rebound to the $102,000 price level, signaling growing upside momentum. However, the flagship asset encountered strong resistance around the $102,000 threshold, causing its price to retrace toward key support levels. As Bitcoin’s price fluctuates, strong bullish sentiment and activity have been observed among short-term holders. A Notable Shift In Bitcoin Ownership
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BlackRock to Launch Spot Bitcoin ETP in Europe
by Nikolaus Hoffman (Bitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin News, Articles and Expert Insights) on February 5, 2025 at 5:22 pm
The world's largest asset manager is set to expand its Bitcoin footprint internationally with a new exchange-traded product in Switzerland.
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FDIC Releases Trove of 'Operation Chokepoint 2.0' Crypto Documents
by André Beganski (Decrypt) on February 5, 2025 at 5:14 pm
Crypto advocates claimed the documents showed further proof that the FDIC had targeted the crypto industry.
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FDIC document dump reveals ‘Chokepoint 2.0’ pressure on crypto banking
by Germán Frers (Crypto Briefing) on February 5, 2025 at 5:12 pm
The FDIC's document release highlights the tension between innovation and regulation, potentially reshaping future crypto-banking dynamics. The post FDIC document dump reveals ‘Chokepoint 2.0’ pressure on crypto banking appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
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Bringin Makes Bitcoin Easier To Spend In Europe
by Frank Corva (Bitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin News, Articles and Expert Insights) on February 5, 2025 at 5:11 pm
Bringin founder and CEO Prashanth Chandrashekar has created a product that makes it easier for Europeans to live on a bitcoin standard and to onboard to Bitcoin.
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FDIC releases 790 pages of crypto-related letters in regulatory pivot
by Cointelegraph by Vince Quill (Cointelegraph.com News) on February 5, 2025 at 5:00 pm
“The FDIC also looks forward to engaging with the President’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets,” acting chairman Travis Hill wrote.
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Ethereum Recovers To $2,800 As Exchange Outflows Near $1 Billion
by Keshav Verma (NewsBTC) on February 5, 2025 at 5:00 pm
Ethereum has made a recovery to $2,800 during the past day as on-chain data shows the whales have been making massive withdrawals from exchanges. Ethereum Exchange Outflows Spiked After Price Crash According to data from the market intelligence platform IntoTheBlock, investors reacted to the latest crash in the Ethereum price by making outflows from exchanges. The on-chain indicator of relevance here is the “Exchange Netflow,” which keeps track of the net amount of the cryptocurrency that’s entering into or exiting the wallets associated with all centralized exchanges. Related Reading: Ethereum Leverage Elevated Despite Long Squeeze, Glassnode Says When the value of this metric is positive, it means the holders are depositing a net number of coins into these platforms. As one of the main reasons why investors transfer to the exchanges is for selling-related purposes, this kind of trend can […]
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Elizabeth Warren Pledges to Work With Trump to End Debanking of Crypto Firms
by Sander Lutz (Decrypt) on February 5, 2025 at 4:45 pm
The longtime crypto skeptic linked debanking investigations to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a banking watchdog Trump recently shut down.
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Gold-Backed Cryptocurrencies Surge as Precious Metal Hits Record Amid Trade War Worry
by Francisco Rodrigues (CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data) on February 5, 2025 at 4:41 pm
The precious metal has rallied nearly 10% so far this year while most top cryptocurrencies struggled to stay in the green.
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BlackRock eyes European Bitcoin ETP debut after US ETF success
by Vivian Nguyen (Crypto Briefing) on February 5, 2025 at 4:38 pm
BlackRock's European Bitcoin ETP launch could accelerate institutional crypto adoption and influence regulatory frameworks across the continent. The post BlackRock eyes European Bitcoin ETP debut after US ETF success appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
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Bitcoin to Hit $500K by 2028 as ETFs Ease Access, Volatility Drops: Standard Chartered
by Francisco Rodrigues (CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data) on February 5, 2025 at 4:31 pm
The bank expects institutional inflows into spot bitcoin ETFs to grow as volatility drops, leading to significant price appreciation in the long term.
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The Great Accumulation: A Corporate Race for Bitcoin
by Brandon Turp (CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data) on February 5, 2025 at 4:30 pm
Holding bitcoin on corporate balance sheets represents more than a trend — it's a transformation in how companies can create and preserve shareholder value, says Next Layer Capital’s Brandon Turp.
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Ondo launches blockchain platform to tokenize US stocks for global investors
by Oluwapelumi Adejumo (CryptoSlate) on February 5, 2025 at 4:15 pm
Ondo Finance has introduced Ondo Global Markets (Ondo GM), a platform designed to bring real-world assets (RWAs) such as stocks, bonds, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) onto the blockchain. According to a Feb. 4 statement, this move provides global access to US securities by enabling investors outside the US to gain exposure through tokenized representations of The post Ondo launches blockchain platform to tokenize US stocks for global investors appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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Why DeFi Will Benefit From Trade Wars
by Leo Mindyuk (CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data) on February 5, 2025 at 4:10 pm
In the short-term, the crypto market will be negatively impacted by increased volatility in global trade, says ML Tech’s Leo Mindyuk. But over time, crypto will be less impacted than traditional finance.
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Crypto Czar David Sacks Drops Bombshell—US Weighing Bitcoin Reserve Strategy
by Christian Encila (Bitcoinist.com) on February 5, 2025 at 4:00 pm
It may well be that the US is indeed contemplating adding crypto to its monetary strategy. In a press conference Wednesday, the country’s newly appointed AI and Crypto Czar, David Sacks, said his team is looking into the feasibility of having a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. As a result, everything about the handling of digital assets
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Textile, 3Box Labs Merge in Decentralized Data Tie-Up for AI Agents
by Danny Nelson (CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data) on February 5, 2025 at 4:00 pm
The crypto-data veterans shared venture backers and product lines.
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0G Foundation Unveils $88.8M Ecosystem Fund for Decentralized AI Applications
by Jamie Crawley (CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data) on February 5, 2025 at 3:52 pm
The fund is backed by a number of big-name investors in the blockchain venture capital sector including Hack VC, Delphi Ventures and OKX Ventures.
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Solana Meme Coins TRUMP, VINE See Double Digit Gains in Market Lull
by Ryan Gladwin (Decrypt) on February 5, 2025 at 3:39 pm
While the top ten cryptocurrencies seem stuck trading sideways, the meme coin world continues to make double digits moves.
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Holding the Wrong AI Crypto Could End in Disaster. Can Mind of Pepe Become a Winner in 2025?
by Krishi Chowdhary (NewsBTC) on February 5, 2025 at 3:33 pm
Marc Chaikin is a legendary figure on Wall Street, renowned for spotting market trends before they unfold. His insights have accurately predicted major downturns, including the 2012 Priceline collapse, the COVID-19 market crash, and the recent banking crisis. When Chaikin speaks, Wall Street pays attention. This time, he’s sounding the alarm on the AI frenzy sweeping the U.S. stock market. According to Chaikin, investors holding the wrong AI stocks risk devastating financial losses. He stated, “If you’re holding Nvidia (NVDA) or FAANG right now, it’s time to prepare for a massive shift.” However, Chaikin believes there’s still a lot of money to be made in AI stocks, but only the right ones. Unlike before, picking a random trending stock won’t make you a millionaire. The markets are tough, and only accurate stock picking is the key to success. The Growing AI Demand The demand for AI […]
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Bitcoin Price Action: Why The Next 30 Days Could Be A Game-Changer For The Market
by Scott Matherson (NewsBTC) on February 5, 2025 at 3:30 pm
Crypto analyst CryptoCon has provided valuable insights into the Bitcoin price action in this cycle. Based on his analysis, the next thirty days could be a game-changer, with BTC set to witness a significant move to the upside. Why The Next 30 Days Could Be A Game Changer As The Bitcoin Price Makes its Move In an X post, CryptoCon predicted that the Bitcoin price could rally to as high as $160,000 in the next thirty days. This would be a game-changer for the market, especially considering the bearish sentiment in the crypto market at the moment. The analyst noted that Bitcoin has spent about 583 days ranging in this cycle. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Forms Double Bottom After Crash, Is A Bounce To $112,000 ATH Possible? On the other hand, the analyst remarked that the Bitcoin price has spent just 175 days, making meaningful price action to the upside. In line with this, he alluded to how […]
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Ethereum L2s will be interoperable ‘within months’: Complete guide
by Cointelegraph by Andrew Fenton (Cointelegraph.com News) on February 5, 2025 at 3:30 pm
Ethereum is finally about to solve the interoperability problems that have plagued the ecosystem since it embraced the L2 scaling roadmap.
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Semler Scientific Adds $88 Million to Its Bitcoin Treasury
by Vince Dioquino (Decrypt) on February 5, 2025 at 3:27 pm
The medical tech company's Bitcoin treasury has "generated BTC Yield of 152% since July 1, 2024" the company's chairman noted.
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'Altseason' ended in 2024: Bitcoin dominance should hit 71% before it returns
by Cointelegraph by William Suberg (Cointelegraph.com News) on February 5, 2025 at 3:17 pm
Bitcoin crypto market cap dominance has historically reached 71% before altseason begins, notes Rekt Capital.
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El Salvador bought 21 BTC last week despite new IMF deal
by Oluwapelumi Adejumo (CryptoSlate) on February 5, 2025 at 3:15 pm
El Salvador has ramped up its Bitcoin acquisitions, adding more than 20 BTC in the past week. According to the country’s Bitcoin Office data, the government made over 50% of the acquisition in one day on Feb. 3 when it acquired 11 BTC for $1.1 million. On the other days of the week, the Central The post El Salvador bought 21 BTC last week despite new IMF deal appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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Africa is the key to crypto mass adoption
by Cointelegraph by Eli Ben-Sasson (Cointelegraph.com News) on February 5, 2025 at 3:00 pm
Africa’s unique challenges and vast potential drive crypto innovation, potentially catalyzing global adoption and refining blockchain technology for everyday use.
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UNDER EXPOSED EP11- Sovereign Wealth Funds Eyeing Bitcoin Opportunities
by (Decrypt) on February 5, 2025 at 2:52 pm
UNDER EXPOSED brings you coverage of the biggest macro news of the week impacting crypto and broader markets, with a focus on the newest trends, trades and narratives. Join hosts TylerD, Deeze and Peter Jennings as they have longer conversations on the hottest sectors in crypto and NFTs, what is moving markets and what they’re buying and selling. Streaming live every Tuesday from 12:00 PM EST to 1:00 PM EST on YouTube and X.
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It’s Time to End the Bureaucrat's Secret Weapon: Debanking
by Nathan McCauley (CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data) on February 5, 2025 at 2:43 pm
Nathan McCauley is CEO Anchorage Digital, an institutional crypto platform. He testifies as a witness before the Senate Banking Committee in today’s hearing: "Investigating the Real Impacts of Debanking in America."
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XRP price analysts bullish on $5 next, long-term target of $18
by Cointelegraph by Nancy Lubale (Cointelegraph.com News) on February 5, 2025 at 2:33 pm
XRP’s latest pullback could be part of a classic Elliott Wave structure, according to one market analyst, with a target above $18 if the bulls regain their footing.
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XRP Ledger Halted For 1 Hour – Ripple CTO Responds
by Jake Simmons (Bitcoinist.com) on February 5, 2025 at 2:30 pm
The XRP Ledger (XRPL) experienced a network halt that lasted for just over an hour before successfully resuming operations, according to statements published by Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer, David Schwartz. The incident, which took place on February 4, saw the ledger freeze at block height 93927174 for 64 minutes before validators successfully rebooted it at
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จับตา! Doge อยู่ในช่วงปรับฐานเตรียมดีดตัวเหนือ 0.3 ดอลลาร์
by Sunisa Pimjai (Bitcoinist.com) on February 5, 2025 at 2:25 pm
นักวิเคราะห์ชี้ Doge กำลังจะสิ้นสุดการกลับตัวและเตรียมแตะ $0.3 โดยวิเคราะห์จากการเคลื่อนไหวของราคาตาม Fibonacci ช่วงขาลงบ่งชี้การกลับตัวของ Doge อย่างมีนัยสำคัญ ตามการวิเคราะห์จาก TradingShot รูปแบบการเคลื่อนที่แบบขาลงตลอดระยะเวลา 2 เดือนของ Doge บ่งชี้ว่าอาจมีการดีดตัวของราคาเหนือ $0.3 เร็ว ๆ นี้ […]
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MegaETH defies airdrop farming craze, dives headfirst into NFTs
by Cointelegraph by Yohan Yun (Cointelegraph.com News) on February 5, 2025 at 2:20 pm
MegaETH has unveiled soulbound NFTs to potentially raise $28 million as airdrop farming models receive heat.
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Rainforest Foundation US NGO plans strategic Bitcoin reserve
by Cointelegraph by Ray Salmond (Cointelegraph.com News) on February 5, 2025 at 2:20 pm
The Rainforest Foundation US “Treasury for the Trees” initiative aims to raise 100 BTC for a strategic Bitcoin reserve. RFUS executive director Suzanne Pelletier explains why.
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Tether is developing several AI apps and an open-source SDK platform
by Oluwapelumi Adejumo (CryptoSlate) on February 5, 2025 at 2:15 pm
Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin, is expanding its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. On Feb. 4, Paolo Ardoino, the company’s CEO, revealed that the firm is working on several AI-driven applications while preparing to launch an open-source software development kit (SDK) platform. According to him: “Tether Data, preview of some of the AI The post Tether is developing several AI apps and an open-source SDK platform appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: AAVE Gains 6.9% as Index Trades Higher From Tuesday
by CoinDesk Indices (CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data) on February 5, 2025 at 2:15 pm
Litecoin (LTC) joined Aave (AAVE) as a top performer, rising 3.7%.
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5 Best Upcoming Meme Coins to Buy as US Could Introduce ‘GENIUS’ Stablecoin Bill
by newsbtc (NewsBTC) on February 5, 2025 at 2:08 pm
After a somewhat difficult start to the week, stablecoins, meme coins, and the crypto market in general saw a glimmer of light yesterday, with the introduction of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act. Introduced by US senator Bill Hagerty, the bill aims to establish a regulatory framework for stablecoins. If passed into legislation, Tether ($USDT), USD Coin ($USDC), and other stable coins with market caps above the $10B mark would need to adhere to US Federal Reserve regulations. Meanwhile, stablecoins with market caps below the $10B threshold would be regulated by the individual states. Hagerty announced the introduction of GENIUS at yesterday’s White House press conference on digital assets. At the same press meeting, AI and crypto adviser David Sacks noted that ‘Stablecoins have the potential to ensure American dollar dominance internationally to […]
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US Senate to hold hearing investigating debanking claims against banks today
by Vivian Nguyen (Crypto Briefing) on February 5, 2025 at 2:03 pm
The Senate's investigation into debanking could lead to regulatory changes, impacting financial access and innovation across industries. The post US Senate to hold hearing investigating debanking claims against banks today appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
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Bitcoin Now Has a Trustless Bridge to Ethereum Through Arbitrum L2
by Simon Chandler (Decrypt) on February 5, 2025 at 2:01 pm
Bitcoin holders are finally gaining access to the decentralized apps and ecosystem “they’ve spent 15 years starving for," said the CEO of BTC OS.
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BNB Chain Defies Expectations With Over 20% Surge To $750 – Details
by Christian Encila (NewsBTC) on February 5, 2025 at 2:00 pm
BNB Chain has been making headlines, setting records, and drawing investors worldwide. With a strong Q4 2024 and a $750 all-time high, its Binance-backed token is proving its mettle in a volatile market. Related Reading: Bitcoin $100K Breakdown Spells Trouble For Short-Term Investors—Study The Market Cap Growth Of BNB Chain Although the last year has been somewhat turbulent for BNB, the fourth quarter of 2024 was a pivotal moment. Recent data shows that BNB’s market capitalization reached a solid $100 billion year-on-year (YoY). Messari’s most recent quarterly report indicates that in Q4 2024, BNB Chain grew significantly. The triumph of US President-elect Donald Trump set off a positive crypto market that enabled the price of the crypto to soar on December 7 to an all-time high of $750. Driven by growing institutional interest and demand for blockchain-based assets, this expansion conforms […]
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0G Foundation launches $88M fund for AI-powered DeFi agents
by Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai (Cointelegraph.com News) on February 5, 2025 at 2:00 pm
Emerging DeFAI agents will enable “fully autonomous, verifiable and decentralized AI-driven financial systems” and reach other industries, including insurance.
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Reservoir, NFT infrastructure provider for Coinbase and MetaMask, raises $14M
by Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi (Cointelegraph.com News) on February 5, 2025 at 2:00 pm
NFTs were a defining theme of the cryptocurrency market between 2020 and 2022, but sales have slumped in recent years.
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Blocksquare launches EU-compliant real estate tokenization framework
by Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai (Cointelegraph.com News) on February 5, 2025 at 2:00 pm
The EU’s MiCA regulation was a foundational element of the new real estate tokenization platform, laying the legal groundwork for the initiative, according to Blocksquare.
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Here’s what happened in crypto today
by Cointelegraph by Cointelegraph (Cointelegraph.com News) on February 5, 2025 at 1:45 pm
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
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US Treasury on Blockchain Under Musk – Will $BEST Presale Soar?
by Bitcoinist (Bitcoinist.com) on February 5, 2025 at 1:41 pm
Elon Musk was appointed to improve government efficiency. And he says he’s going to do it by putting the US treasury on the blockchain. At least half of the US thinks this is a terrible idea – but for crypto adopters, it could be just the thing to propel the market to new heights. Let’s
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Bitcoin Price Will Rise to $500,000 'Before Trump Leaves Office': Standard Chartered
by Ryan Gladwin (Decrypt) on February 5, 2025 at 1:37 pm
Standard Chartered predicts Donald Trump’s administration will push Bitcoin to $500,000—closing in on gold’s market cap in the process.
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Bitcoin Drops Below Key 2025 Realized Price Level, Raising Risk of Further Downside: Van Straten
by James Van Straten (CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data) on February 5, 2025 at 1:33 pm
Over 2.6 million bitcoin in supply are currently at a loss, one of the highest levels this year.
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Can These New Crypto Coins Explode After Travala-Trivago Crypto Integration?
by Krishi Chowdhary (NewsBTC) on February 5, 2025 at 1:31 pm
Crypto continues to pave its way into the biggest industries in the world. In a first-of-its-kind move, Travala, which is a web3 platform and a travel website known for accepting crypto payments, has joined hands with Trivago. Over 2.2M Trivago properties now support bookings via crypto thanks to Travala’s integration. Customers will be able to choose from dozens of cryptocurrencies, including $BTC and $ETH. What’s more, Travala will also offer loyalty tokens (in $BTC or $AVA) to hotelgoers who use crypto for hotel bookings on Trivago. It’s also worth noting that Travala had previously launched a Bitcoin and AVA treasury plan in December 2024, so this is not their first rodeo. Overall, with an increasing number of companies embracing crypto, there’s likely going to be a huge spike in investor interest in crypto projects in the coming months. To help you make the most of crypto’s […]
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US Senator To Introduce Stablecoin Legislation Today: Aligning With Trump’s Crypto Priorities
by Ronaldo Marquez (Bitcoinist.com) on February 5, 2025 at 1:30 pm
Senator Bill Hagerty is set to introduce legislation aimed at creating a regulatory framework for stablecoins. This initiative, scheduled for Tuesday, reflects a growing desire among Republican lawmakers to establish crypto-friendly guidelines within the financial system. Stablecoins Under The Microscope Stablecoins, which are cryptocurrencies designed to maintain a stable value by pegging their worth to
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Ex-Google Employee Charged With Stealing AI Trade Secrets, Faces 175 Years in Jail
by Luke Edwards (Decrypt) on February 5, 2025 at 1:23 pm
The U.S. Department of Justice has accused former Google engineer Linwei Ding of leaking trade secrets to Chinese firms in an indictment.
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DeFi advocacy group urges DOJ to rethink liability for developers
by Oluwapelumi Adejumo (CryptoSlate) on February 5, 2025 at 1:15 pm
Crypto advocacy group DeFi Education Fund has urged the US Department of Justice (DOJ) to reconsider its approach to holding DeFi protocol developers accountable for users’ actions. In a blog post published on Feb. 4 by Andreessen Horowitz (A16z), co-authors Miller Whitehouse-Levine and Amanda Tuminelli from the DeFi Education Fund argued that developers should not The post DeFi advocacy group urges DOJ to rethink liability for developers appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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Kraken appoints former Paxos executive as its new chief legal officer
by Charles Thuo (CoinJournal: Latest Crypto News, Altcoin News and Cryptocurrency Comparison) on February 5, 2025 at 1:11 pm
Kraken has appointed former Global General Counsel as legal chief The exchange recently gained an EU MiFID license for regulated trading With the new legal chief, Kraken aims to navigate US regulatory challenges Kraken has appointed Ben Gray, former Global General Counsel at Paxos, as its new Chief Legal Officer. The news comes a day The post Kraken appoints former Paxos executive as its new chief legal officer appeared first on CoinJournal.
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Ransomware Payments Fell 35% in 2024 as More Victims Refuse to Pay: Chainalysis
by Cheyenne Ligon (CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data) on February 5, 2025 at 1:00 pm
According to the blockchain analytics firm, less than half of recorded ransomware attacks resulted in victim payments.
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CFTC wants more information on Crypto.com, Kalshi Super Bowl contracts
by Rebecca Campbell (CoinJournal: Latest Crypto News, Altcoin News and Cryptocurrency Comparison) on February 5, 2025 at 12:57 pm
The CFTC is questioning whether Crypto.com and Kalshi meet derivatives regulations In December, Crypto.com’s CEO said its derivatives trading platform was the “first regulated platform in the US” Robinhood launched its Super Bowl event contracts on Monday Crypto.com and prediction marketplace Kalshi have been asked to provide more information to the US Commodity Futures Trading The post CFTC wants more information on Crypto.com, Kalshi Super Bowl contracts appeared first on CoinJournal.
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Ondo Finance brings stocks and bonds onchain with new platform
by Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra (Cointelegraph.com News) on February 5, 2025 at 12:42 pm
Ondo Finance said its tokenization platform will do for securities what stablecoins did for dollars.
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India’s financial regulator fines Bybit $1M, compliance status unclear
by Charles Thuo (CoinJournal: Latest Crypto News, Altcoin News and Cryptocurrency Comparison) on February 5, 2025 at 12:36 pm
Bybit has been fined $1.06 million for PMLA non-compliance India blocked Bybit sites pausing the exchange operations in the country Bybit is seeking a VDASP license amid compliance confusion India’s financial watchdog has levied a hefty fine on Bybit, one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges, for failing to adhere to the country’s stringent anti-money The post India’s financial regulator fines Bybit $1M, compliance status unclear appeared first on CoinJournal.
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XRP Price Retraces After Failing To Clear $2.7, More Losses Ahead?
by Godspower Owie (NewsBTC) on February 5, 2025 at 12:30 pm
XRP attempt to break past the $2.7 resistance level has been met with strong selling pressure, forcing the price into a fresh decline. Its failure to sustain bullish momentum has shifted market sentiment, with bears seizing control and pushing the altcoin lower. As a result, traders are now eyeing key support levels to gauge the next move. With technical indicators hinting at growing weakness, further losses risks remain high. If bearish pressure continues, XRP could see an extended drop, testing lower support zones. However, a swift recovery above critical levels could reignite bullish hopes and prevent a deeper correction. Bears Take Control: XRP Move Toward Lower Support Levels XRP’s upside run has lost momentum following a strong rejection at the critical $2.7 resistance level, shifting market control back into the hands of the bears. The inability to sustain an upward breakout has triggered […]
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Bitcoin-Gold Ratio at 12-Week Low as U.S. Physical Gold Deliveries Soar
by Omkar Godbole (CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data) on February 5, 2025 at 12:30 pm
Traders have been loading the yellow metal on U.S.-bound planes. Investment banking giant JPMorgan plans to deliver $4 billion of gold to New York this month.
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Algorand Foundation wants DOGE to adopt its blockchain for government overhaul
by Oluwapelumi Adejumo (CryptoSlate) on February 5, 2025 at 12:30 pm
The Algorand Foundation has publicly urged Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to adopt its blockchain for government operations. In a Feb. 4 post on X, the foundation highlighted how Algorand’s technology could enhance transparency, particularly in tracking federal expenditures. According to Algorand, its blockchain is built with quantum-resistant security, making it ideal for The post Algorand Foundation wants DOGE to adopt its blockchain for government overhaul appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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5 New Crypto to Buy as Semler Becomes 10th Largest Corporate Bitcoin Holder
by Bitcoinist (Bitcoinist.com) on February 5, 2025 at 12:23 pm
The crypto industry got a boost when it was announced that healthcare tech company Semler has bought 871 Bitcoins. This puts them at 10th place in the corporate Bitcoin holdings, with a stockpile worth $313M+ and a yield of over 150%. That, along with MicroStrategy amassing $46B in Bitcoin, is propelling the crypto industry to
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How long will Bitcoin’s price consolidation last?
by Cointelegraph by Nancy Lubale (Cointelegraph.com News) on February 5, 2025 at 12:10 pm
Analysts expect Bitcoin’s price consolidation to end by the end of February amid signs of increasing BTC demand and investor interest.
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U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETF Inflows Surge 175% Year-Over-Year
by James Van Straten (CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data) on February 5, 2025 at 12:03 pm
Total net inflows for U.S. bitcoin-listed ETFs have seen over $40.6 billion.
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Crypto Daybook Americas: Somber Crypto Market Eyes Slow Progress on U.S. Bitcoin Reserve
by Omkar Godbole, Francisco Rodrigues (CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data) on February 5, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Your day-ahead look for Feb. 5, 2025
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South Korean elders need Bitcoin, Ether ETFs, finance industry chief says
by Cointelegraph by Yohan Yun (Cointelegraph.com News) on February 5, 2025 at 11:48 am
The finance industry association chief vows to list a crypto ETF in 2025 on the domestic exchange to satisfy the growing demand for digital assets among older investors.
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Bitcoin ETFs see $340M in inflows but six out of ten funds remain flat
by Andjela Radmilac (CryptoSlate) on February 5, 2025 at 11:45 am
After the significant $234 million in outflows we’ve seen on Feb. 3, spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a recovery with $340.7 million in inflows on Feb. 4. However, only four out of the ten spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded inflows, with BlackRock’s IBIT leading at $240 million. ARKB saw the second-highest inflow of $56.1 million, while BTCW The post Bitcoin ETFs see $340M in inflows but six out of ten funds remain flat appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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BTC volatile near $100K, China reignites trade-war, US to get SWF
by (Decrypt) on February 5, 2025 at 11:45 am
BTC lingers below $100k as China tariffs US goods. Another $400m liquidations in volatile 24 hours. Liquidations yesterday may have reached $10b: Bybit. Trump set to create US sovereign wealth fund. Lummis hints sovereign wealth fund would buy BTC. Pro-crypto Lutnick to lead sovereign wealth fund. Sachs set for AI & crypto press conference today. MicroStrategy halts BTC purchases, 1st time in weeks. ETH raises gas limits for first time since 2021. Its a great time to add ETH: Eric Trump. Hyperliquid flips ETH in 7-day revenues. WLFI moves $212m ETH to Coinbase Prime. SEC can’t launch probes without leadership approval. TRON, Movement Labs deny token swap for WLFI. CFTC probing Cryptocom and Kalshi’s contracts. Banks may limit crypto exposures: TD Cowen. Kraken secures MiFID license in EU. Coinbase approved to offer crypto services in UK. WazirX set to vote on restructuring. Coinbase […]
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Bybit fined $1M by India’s financial regulator over compliance violations
by Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai (Cointelegraph.com News) on February 5, 2025 at 11:32 am
India’s financial regulator has fined Bybit $1 million for failing to register under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, leaving its compliance status unclear.
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Monthly Bitcoin production drops as miners fight rising hashrate
by Cointelegraph by Arijit Sarkar (Cointelegraph.com News) on February 5, 2025 at 11:07 am
Most Bitcoin miners saw declining production in January as network difficulty soared. Riot Platforms bucked the trend with increased output.
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XRP To Hit $8 In The ‘Upcoming Days,’ Predicts Crypto Analyst
by Jake Simmons (NewsBTC) on February 5, 2025 at 11:00 am
Crypto analyst Dark Defender (@DefendDark) has released an updated technical chart that indicates XRP could be on track to reach the long-anticipated $8 price level in the “upcoming days.” The chart, shared on X yesterday, depicts an Elliott Wave structure complete with clearly defined support and resistance levels, along with a noteworthy correction currently taking place below the $3 price zone. The analyst first teased the chart on X: I will explain how XRP is expected to target $8 in the upcoming days with key levels and my enter and exit strategies I will share it on X .” He later shared the chart and explained: “XRP continues the daily correction and consolidates under the $3 level, which will be the breakeven point for continuing with our targets. Wave 3 indicates $5.85 is at sight and closer than ever before. This structure aims at $8+ levels with its 5th Wave shortly.” The XRP […]
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Ethereum supply returns to pre-Merge levels
by Oluwapelumi Adejumo (CryptoSlate) on February 5, 2025 at 11:00 am
Ethereum’s token supply has surged to pre-Merge levels, marking the network’s longest inflationary period since shifting to proof-of-stake. According to data from ultrasound.money, Ethereum’s total supply now stands at 120,521,673 ETH. This reflects a net increase of 542 ETH from the 120,526,017 ETH recorded at the time of the Merge in 2022. The recent spike The post Ethereum supply returns to pre-Merge levels appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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US wants to bring stablecoins onshore, Trump’s crypto czar says
by Cointelegraph by Helen Partz (Cointelegraph.com News) on February 5, 2025 at 10:50 am
Trump’s administration plans to regulate stablecoins and bring the market onshore, with a focus on US dollar-backed digital assets, according to crypto czar David Sacks.
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US senator introduces bill that could criminalize downloading DeepSeek AI
by Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra (Cointelegraph.com News) on February 5, 2025 at 10:16 am
The bill could lead to up to 20 years of jail time and fines of $1 million for individuals and $100 million for companies.
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XRP Ledger resumes activity after second outage in three months
by Oluwapelumi Adejumo (CryptoSlate) on February 5, 2025 at 10:11 am
The XRP Ledger (XRPL) is back to full functionality after an unexpected halt in transaction validation that lasted about an hour. On Feb. 5, RippleX confirmed that “XRP Ledger has resumed forward progress” and that its team was investigating the cause. The incident raised concerns about the network’s stability and marked the second disruption in The post XRP Ledger resumes activity after second outage in three months appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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How to buy Bitcoin (BTC) in Germany and France
by Cointelegraph by Max Moeller (Cointelegraph.com News) on February 5, 2025 at 10:10 am
Explore the safest ways to buy Bitcoin in Germany and France, and learn the best ways to store it.
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Bullish Global Weighs IPO as Early as This Year Amid Crypto Market Optimism: Bloomberg
by James Van Straten (CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data) on February 5, 2025 at 9:59 am
The crypto exchange whose parent company is backed by Peter Thiel revived its public listing plans shelved in 2022.
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Ethereum to Bitcoin Ratio Hits 4-Year Low—Here’s Why
by Vince Dioquino (Decrypt) on February 5, 2025 at 9:44 am
The ETH/BTC ratio has plunged to lows of 0.027, as institutional investors demonstrate a clear preference for Bitcoin ETFs.
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‘Atypical’ Bitcoin bull market can extend beyond March 2025 — Research
by Cointelegraph by William Suberg (Cointelegraph.com News) on February 5, 2025 at 9:43 am
Bitcoin is creating a bull market unlike any other as the network’s stored capital crosses the $850 billion mark.
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Bitdeer snaps up 101-megawatt Canada site as stock tanks
by Cointelegraph by Yohan Yun (Cointelegraph.com News) on February 5, 2025 at 9:37 am
Bitdeer aims to become a fully vertically integrated Bitcoin miner after the Canada project acquisition, but its stock performance continues to struggle.
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Market Expert Claims XRP Drop To $1.76 Was ‘Manipulated’ – Here’s Why
by Christian Encila (NewsBTC) on February 5, 2025 at 9:30 am
The recent price decline of XRP has sparked a discussion among market experts regarding whether the decrease to $1.76 was a natural market reaction or a more deliberate event. Within three hours on February 3, 2025, XRP experienced a rapid decline from $2.57 to $1.76, a staggering 31% decrease. Nevertheless, the rapid recovery above $2 that occurred shortly after the decline was a cause for concern. Related Reading: Crypto Traders Wrecked As Trump’s Tariffs Spark $2 Billion Liquidation The price movement has been the subject of speculation, with some positing that external factors, rather than organic selling pressure, were responsible. “The move yesterday was manipulated” Let me explain my thoughts and why I was somewhat confident to call a low within 3 minutes last night (read until end) Using $XRP for example I think yesterday was a cohort effort of market makers to simultaneously let […]
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XRP Ledger ‘Self-Healed’ After Brief Downtime
by Shaurya Malwa (CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data) on February 5, 2025 at 9:29 am
“One possible failure mode for XRPL is if all the validators think something's wrong with the network, all refuse to send any validations,” the Ripple CTO explained.
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Blockstream Opens New Office in Tokyo as It Expands in Asia
by Will Canny (CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data) on February 5, 2025 at 8:55 am
The company plans to drive Japanese adoption of Bitcoin Layer-2 and self-custody technologies.
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Chinese national charged with stealing Google AI trade secrets
by Cointelegraph by Arijit Sarkar (Cointelegraph.com News) on February 5, 2025 at 8:48 am
A former Google engineer of Chinese origin faces up to 175 years in prison for allegedly stealing AI trade secrets and leaking them to China-based tech firms.
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Equities-Crypto Relationship Is Likely to Weaken in the Long Term, Citi Says
by Will Canny (CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data) on February 5, 2025 at 8:39 am
The correlation between bitcoin and the stock market is expected to weaken as the adoption of digital assets grows, the report said.
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Ondo Finance Unveils Tokenization Platform to Bring Stocks, Bonds, and ETFs Onchain
by Omkar Godbole (CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data) on February 5, 2025 at 8:07 am
Ondo takes steps to accelerate the onboarding of traditional assets to the blockchain rails.
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Telegram Lands Move-to-Earn Game ‘StepMania’ With Token Launch Ahead
by Andrew Hayward (Decrypt) on February 5, 2025 at 8:01 am
Like Stepn on Solana, StepMania lets players earn rewards via physical movement—with plans for a TON token to come.
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Bitcoin Network Hashrate Growth Was Muted in January: JPMorgan
by Will Canny (CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data) on February 5, 2025 at 7:49 am
Mining difficulty fell 2% from the previous month, which is relatively uncommon, the report said.
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Bitcoin Risks Losing the $90K- $110K Range as These 3 Developments Could Put the Brakes on the Next Bull Breakout
by Omkar Godbole (CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data) on February 5, 2025 at 6:28 am
BTC looks heavy as critical sources of fiat liquidity begin to tighten, Trump administration goes slow on creation on strategic BTC reserve and charts point to weakening upward momentum.