White House to Host First Crypto Summit, Signals Shift in Policy
The White House will host its first-ever Crypto Summit on Friday, March 7, an event expected to shape the future…
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Bitcoin ETFs See Record $937.9 Million Outflow Amid Market Uncertainty
Among the affected ETFs, Fidelity’s FBTC recorded the largest outflow, with investors withdrawing $344 million. BlackRock’s IBIT followed with $164 million in outflows, while Grayscale’s GBTC saw a net outflow of $66 million.
Who Is the Lazarus Group? The North Korean Masterminds Behind Crypto’s Biggest Hacks
Active since around 2009, the group has transitioned from traditional espionage to large-scale cybercrime, primarily targeting financial institutions and cryptocurrency exchanges.
mETH Protocol Unveils cmETH Fixed Yield Vault, Optimizing Ethereum Staking Rewards for Institutional and Retail Users
The cmETH Fixed Yield Vault is designed to bridge between crypto-native staking solutions and institutional-grade financial instruments, complementing ongoing Mantle Ecosystem initiatives while ensuring that both institutional heavyweights and retail investors can benefit from a secure, low-risk yield structure.
SoloAI Raises $2M to Expand AI-Powered Music and Web3 Integration
The funding marks a significant step in the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and Web3, as SoloAI aims to make music composition accessible to users regardless of their musical background.
Pepedose Raises $300K in 24 Hours, Launches PEPD MemeCoin
PEPD will serve as the foundation for staking, liquidity provision, and community-driven initiatives. The project emphasizes decentralization and user participation in governance, rewards, and development.
BNB Chain Launches Meme Liquidity Support Program to Boost Memecoins
Starting February 18, 2025, BNB Chain is introducing the Meme Liquidity Support Program, a new initiative aimed at strengthening memecoins…
Intent-Based Solutions Can Fix DeFi Liquidity, Says SQD Network CEO
Intents represent a shift from traditional blockchain architectures that require users to navigate complex transaction processes. Instead, users can simply express their desired outcome, allowing the protocol to manage the intricate details of execution.
Bitget Secures Virtual Asset Service Provider license in Bulgaria Aligning with its EU Expansion Plans
The VASP license in Bulgaria aligns with Bitget's strategic expansion across the European Union. The company is actively preparing for compliance with the EU's MiCA framework, which seeks to establish a unified regulatory environment for crypto assets throughout the region.
Brian Quintenz to Lead CFTC, Crypto Industry Awaits Positive Regulatory Shift
The appointment has been widely interpreted as potentially positive for the crypto market, with Quintenz's experience and digital asset friendliness adding validity to such expectations.
Bitget Awards $70 Million in Employee Bonuses Amid Rapid Growth
The bonus structure included mid-year and year-end payouts, with some top-performing employees receiving bonuses equivalent to 50 months of salary. Most employees were awarded bonuses ranging between four to eight months’ salary, aligning with Bitget’s commitment to rewarding staff for their role in the company’s success.
Five Upcoming Crypto Listings 2025 – New Coin Exchange Listings
Here are five cryptocurrencies anticipated to list on major exchanges in 2025, based on their innovative concepts, strong presale performances,…
Andrea Muttoni Appointed President of the Story Foundation
A globally minded technologist, Andrea has built and scaled products used by millions, from his years at Amazon working on Kindle and Alexa to leading developer relations at Dapper Labs for the Flow blockchain.
CFTC to Review Prediction Market Rules in the Upcoming Public Roundtable
The roundtable will explore the legality of event contracts under the Commodity Exchange Act, potential regulatory adjustments, and consumer protection measures, the CFTC stated on Wednesday.
R3 Sustainability and Chintai Partner to Drive $795M in Blockchain-Backed Environmental Projects
This collaboration will utilize Chintai’s white-label Layer 1 blockchain technology to enhance the funding and management of sustainability initiatives across multiple sectors.
FTX to Start Creditor Repayments in Bahamas from February 18
This repayment process, approved in October 2024 and effective from January 3, 2025, is part of FTX’s broader strategy to address its financial obligations following its collapse in November 2022.
MicroStrategy Pauses Bitcoin Buying Spree After $20B Spending Surge
MicroStrategy, the business intelligence firm turned Bitcoin treasury company, has temporarily halted its Bitcoin acquisitions after a 12-week streak of…
Somnia Partners With Uprising Labs to Launch $10M Web3 Gaming Accelerator
Backed by a $10 million grant from Somnia, the accelerator will be led by Uprising Labs and provide game studios with mentorship, funding opportunities, and technical resources.
Analog Raise $5M Funding to Advance Blockchain Interoperability
The funding sets Analog’s fully diluted valuation (FDV) at $300 million as the company prepares for its upcoming Token Generation Event (TGE).
D3 Global Raises $25M to Build Blockchain Infrastructure for DomainFi
D3 is developing the world’s first DomainFi network on the Doma Protocol, a blockchain designed to modernize internet domains as digital real estate.
KPMG India and The Hashgraph Group Forge Blockchain Alliance to Boost DLT Adoption
The partnership is set to deliver co-branded solutions, combining KPMG’s advisory expertise with THG’s Hashgraph for Enterprise (H4E) product suite. The goal is to provide secure, scalable, and energy-efficient DLT solutions tailored to enterprise needs.
Bitpanda, OKX, and Crypto.com Secure MiCA Licenses
Bitpanda announced it had secured its license from Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), while OKX and Crypto.com gained accreditation in Malta.
Caroline Pham to Lead CFTC Roundtables on Crypto and Prediction Markets
As part of this effort, the CFTC plans to engage with industry leaders, advocacy groups, and stakeholders over the coming months to gather insights and foster dialogue.
Alchemy Pay Gains AUSTRAC Approval, Expands Crypto Payments in Australia
With this registration, Alchemy Pay can partner with local payment facilitators, delivering cost-effective crypto exchange services tailored to Australian users.