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SEC seeks more time to deliberate on options for Ethereum ETFs, extends review to April 9
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed on Feb. 7 its decision on whether to approve options trading on Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs), extending the review period until Apr. 9. The decision, outlined in a Feb. 7 filing, impacts proposals related to Bitwise’s ETHW, Grayscale’s ETHE and Ethereum Mini Trust, and BlackRock’s […] The post SEC seeks more time to deliberate on options for...
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Dave Portnoy Is Trading Solana Meme Coins and Just Doxxed His Wallet: 'I’m Not Trying to Be Shady'
The Barstool Sports founder is in the trenches with Solana meme coin degens, and just milked them for close to $70K in profit in two trades.
Published on: February 07, 2025 | Source:El Salvador Is Still Bitcoin Country
Bitcoin may no longer be legal tender in El Salvador, but Bitcoiners in the country haven't given up on the mission.
Published on: February 07, 2025 | Source:Tornado Cash developer Alexey Pertsev leaves prison custody
The crypto community and privacy advocates worldwide have been closely following Alexey Pertsev’s legal battle and the Tornado Cash case.
Published on: February 07, 2025 | Source:New agent launches on Virtuals plummet amid AI token drawdown
Originally launched on Base, the AI engine hosts popular agents but has experienced a sharp decline in new debuts.
Published on: February 07, 2025 | Source:As One State Gets Closer on a Crypto Reserve, Others Jump Into the Fray
Utah cleared its digital assets bill through the state house, and Kentucky and Maryland introduced their own efforts, making it 18 states working on such bills.
Published on: February 07, 2025 | Source:Maryland, Iowa, and Kentucky propose legislation to establish Bitcoin reserves
Lawmakers in Maryland, Iowa, and Kentucky have introduced legislation proposing the creation of Bitcoin (BTC) strategic reserves in their respective states. The latest bills bring the number of US states considering Bitcoin reserves to 17. The proposals aim to integrate Bitcoin into state financial strategies. Kentucky House Bill 376, introduced by Representative TJ Roberts, aims […] The post Maryland, Iowa, and...
Published on: February 07, 2025 | Source:Coinbase to face lawsuit over unregistered securities sales, judge rules
Coinbase said the judge’s opinion “narrowed the scope of discovery in this case,” adding, “We look forward to vindicating the remaining claims” in court.
Published on: February 07, 2025 | Source:Japan requests Apple, Google block access to unregistered crypto exchanges
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has requested Apple and Google to block downloads of crypto exchange apps operating in the country without proper registration, local media reported on Feb. 7. According to sources familiar with the matter, Apple removed the apps from its App Store in response, while Google has not yet commented on whether […] The post Japan requests Apple, Google block access to unregistered...
Published on: February 07, 2025 | Source:Decentralized AI Opportunity Is 'Bigger than Bitcoin,' Says DCG's Barry Silbert
Barry Silbert thinks deAI is a generational opportunity. DCG's betting on it.
Published on: February 07, 2025 | Source:CFTC announces crypto industry forum for digital asset pilot program
Acting CFTC Chairman Caroline Pham called the pilot program a “groundbreaking initiative” for the nascent digital asset sector.
Published on: February 07, 2025 | Source:Democratized, Depoliticized and Decentralized AI, by the People, for the People
Access to AI intelligence should be equal to all. That means building collaborative systems of learning, like the Thames Network, a new decentralized AI network launching at Oxford today.
Published on: February 07, 2025 | Source:Startup Founded by Citi Alumni to Launch XRP-Backed Securities
Receipts Depositary Corp. already offers bitcoin and ether-backed securities and is now looking to expand its product suite by adding XRP.
Published on: February 07, 2025 | Source:Bitcoin could reach new highs in Q1 despite sluggish jobs print: Grayscale Research
The market has already priced in less accommodating interest rate policy, and legislative tailwinds could aid Bitcoin’s performance.
Published on: February 07, 2025 | Source:OpenAI Hack? AI Giant Investigating Claim of 20 Million Stolen User Credentials
A hacker said they purloined private info from millions of OpenAI accounts—but researchers are skeptical, and the company is investigating.
Published on: February 07, 2025 | Source:Circle’s USDC supply reaches new ATH of $56 billion
Circle’s USD Coin (USDC) has reached a new milestone, surpassing a total supply of $56 billion. The stablecoin’s rapid expansion reflects growing market demand, with $10 billion in fresh USDC entering circulation in the last month alone. Despite this growth, USDC is miles behind Tether’s USDT, the largest stablecoin with a market capitalization of more […] The post Circle’s USDC supply reaches new ATH of $56 billion...
Published on: February 07, 2025 | Source:RWA Tokenization Is Going to Trillions Much Faster Than You Think
A new report from Security Token Market forecasts $30 trillion in asset tokenization by 2030, led by stocks, real estate, bonds and gold.
Published on: February 07, 2025 | Source:Ex-CFTC chair leaves without replacement pick from Trump
As of Feb. 7, the White House had not issued any statement suggesting that Donald Trump would nominate a CFTC commissioner to replace Rostin Behnam.
Published on: February 07, 2025 | Source:Will Solana ETFs Join Bitcoin and Ethereum? Experts Say SEC Just Entered 'New Territory'
The SEC acknowledged an application for a spot Solana ETF on Thursday, signaling that the agency’s framework for crypto products may shift.
Published on: February 07, 2025 | Source:CFTC launches pilot program for tokenized stablecoin collateral
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) launched a pilot program to explore tokenized non-cash collateral, including stablecoins, within regulated derivatives markets, according to a Feb. 7 announcement. The CEO Forum will engage industry leaders on the launch of its digital asset markets pilot program. Representatives from Circle, Coinbase, Crypto.com, and Ripple will participate in the […] The post CFTC...
Published on: February 07, 2025 | Source:What Is Berachain? The 'Proof-of-Liquidity' Blockchain and BERA Airdrop
Berachain’s new proof-of-liquidity blockchain is now live. Here’s what you need to know about the network and its BERA token airdrop.
Published on: February 07, 2025 | Source:Russian Bitcoin miners fear new mining registry could lead to security breaches
Russian Bitcoin miners are concerned about a government mandate requiring wallet addresses to be included in a national registry. Russian lawmaker Anton Gorelkin highlighted these concerns in a Feb. 7 Telegram post, warning that geopolitical rivals could exploit leaked addresses. He described such a scenario as a major threat, as sanctions could severely impact mining […] The post Russian Bitcoin miners fear new mining...
Published on: February 07, 2025 | Source:CleanSpark reports 120% revenue surge as Bitcoin marginal cost improves
CleanSpark’s Bitcoin treasury strategy is paying off; the company held 10,556 in self-mined BTC at the end of 2024.
Published on: February 07, 2025 | Source:Weekly Recap: Crypto Debanking in the Spotlight
Plus: news on stablecoin legislation, Ondo, Berachain, (Micro)Strategy and Ethereum’s future.
Published on: February 07, 2025 | Source:Solana Price Will More Than Double This Year, Says VanEck—Here’s Why
Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF issuer VanEck is bullish on Solana due in part to growing popularity, which has come amid increased stability.
Published on: February 07, 2025 | Source:Yahoo Finance is reportedly blocking press releases from crypto companies
Yahoo Finance has recently been criticized for allegedly excluding press releases from crypto companies. The controversy came to light when BTCS Inc. (Nasdaq: BTCS), a blockchain technology-focused company, discovered that its press releases were not appearing on Yahoo Finance despite being distributed through major wire services. Other crypto-focused companies, including Marathon Digital Holdings, Riot Platforms, […]...
Published on: February 07, 2025 | Source:Haliey Welch, aka ‘Hawk Tuah,’ speaks out after nearly two months
Welch said that trusting the memecoin promoter, who initially pitched the idea of the HAWK token, was her biggest mistake.
Published on: February 07, 2025 | Source:U.S. Regulator Pursuing Tokenization Pilot to Tap Stablecoins as Collateral
Caroline Pham, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission chief tapped by President Donald Trump, is hosting a CEO summit on one of her longstanding policy aims.
Published on: February 07, 2025 | Source:Simply Staking Adds Support for Berachain, Unlocking BGT Rewards
The company now has more than $1 billion in assets staked across the 50 protocols it supports, with Berachain the latest to be added.
Published on: February 07, 2025 | Source:Bitcoin and XRP Pop, Then Drop After Mixed US Jobs Report
Bitcoin and XRP surged, but then dropped on news that the U.S. job market's growth cooled in the month of January.
Published on: February 07, 2025 | Source:BlackRock now owns 5% of Strategy’s outstanding shares
According to a Feb. 6filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), BlackRock has expanded its stake in Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) to 5%. The asset manager now owns around 11.2 million shares, increasing its position from 4.09% in September 2024. With Strategy’s stock trading near $334, BlackRock’s total stake exceeds $3.6 billion in value. […] The post BlackRock now owns 5% of Strategy’s...
Published on: February 07, 2025 | Source:Franklin Templeton Seeks SEC Approval to Launch New Crypto Index ETF
A multi-asset crypto ETF could broaden institutional appeal "without being correlated to one specific asset,” an expert told Decrypt.
Published on: February 07, 2025 | Source:Tornado Cash dev Alexey Pertsev’s bail a ‘crucial step’ in getting fair trial, defense says
Speaking to Cointelegraph, Pertsev’s lawyer explained how bail will help Pertsev in his efforts to coordinate a defense.
Published on: February 07, 2025 | Source:Bitcoin tags $100K despite warning Fed rate cut pause 'here to stay'
Bitcoin decides that bad news is good news as a mixed US employment outlook sends BTC price action back to six figures.
Published on: February 07, 2025 | Source:Ether May Be Ready for a Bull Run as Price Action Mirrors August Bottom
Ether's price action mirrors the August bottom amid signs of strong dip demand for the second-largest cryptocurrency.
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