Did Jack Dorsey Create Bitcoin? VanEck Analyst Details ‘Compelling’ Connections Between Tech Mogul and Satoshi
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VanEck’s head of digital asset research says he holds a “strong belief” that Twitter founder Jack Dorsey is the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin (BTC), Satoshi Nakamoto. Clarifying that his opinion is not necessarily shared by VanEck itself, Sigel says the evidence linking Dorsey to Satoshi – which he says includes “uncanny” coincidences and patterns – […]

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Charles Schwab Creates Head of Digital Assets Role As Firm Positions To Offer Crypto Services: Report
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Charles Schwab is reportedly creating a new executive position as the financial service giant expands its tentacles into the crypto assets investment space. The new position, head of digital assets, will be responsible for Charles Schwab’s overall crypto assets strategy, reports Barron’s. Joe Vietri, a former head of the branch network at the financial services […]

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Solana Crashes 38% from January Peak—Is the Memecoin Hype Finally Over?
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TL;DR Solana has dropped nearly 38% since January, affected by memecoin speculation and a decline in trading volume. The collapse of the LIBRA token and market manipulation have weakened confidence in the network, with insider traders extracting over $200 million. On March 1, 11.2 million SOL will be unlocked, potentially increasing selling pressure and driving […]

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Coinbase Premium Drops as Bitcoin Price Plunges to $93K
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The selling pressure will likely show up in the upcoming ETF data

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Wall Street Bitcoin Miner MARA Acquires Texas Wind Farm: Using ASIC Hardware
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MARA Holdings, a publicly listed Bitcoin mining company on Wall Street, has finalized its acquisition of a wind farm located in Hansford County, Texas. The facility has an interconnection capacity of 240 megawatts and a nameplate wind capacity of 114 megawatts. MARA Repurposes ASIC Hardware with Wind Power The acquired wind farm will be used […]

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Argentine president defends his <b>cryptocurrency</b> tweet after crash, comparing losses to gambling
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Argentine President Javier Milei has defended himself for promoting a cryptocurrency whose value collapsed within hours of its launch, …

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Saylor’s Strategy proposes $2B convertible note offering to buy more Bitcoin
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Michael Saylor’s Strategy is looking to raise another $2 billion via 0% convertible notes to purchase more Bitcoin, potentially adding to the firm’s 478,740 Bitcoin stash.

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After LIBRA Scandal, Kelsier Ventures Eyes Nigerian Expansion with New Solana Blockchain Project
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After the LIBRA scandal, Kelsier Ventures is in talks to launch a Solana-based project in Nigeria, despite the country’s strict crypto regulations. The LIBRA debacle led to US$4B in investor losses, with CEO Hayden Davis denying wrongdoing and proposing a US$100M control fund to stabilise the token. Argentine President Javier Milei is now facing impeachment […]

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Wyoming Sets Blockchain Precedent: State Treasurer’s Office May Operate on Blockchain with New Stablecoin Launch
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Wyoming’s state-backed stablecoin aims to integrate blockchain into state financial operations, enhancing government transparency. The stablecoin may launch on Avalanche or Sui, with plans to expand across multiple blockchains. Anthony Apollo, executive director of the Wyoming Stable Token Commission, sees the launch of a fully backed and compliant stablecoin as a stepping stone toward integrating […]

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CZ Refutes Binance Sale Rumors After Recent Asset Transfers
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Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has denied speculation that the cryptocurrency exchange is up for sale. The former CEO has dismissed the claims as misinformation spread by competitors. Competitor Misinformation “Some lowly self-perceived competitor in Asia fudding about Binance (CEX) for sale,” Zhao stated on February 17 in a post on X. “As a shareholder, […]

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Amboss CEO Talks Growth Of The Bitcoin Lightning Network, Tether (USDT) On Lightning
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Founder: Jesse Shrader and Anthony Potdevin Date Founded: March 2021 Location of Headquarters: Nashville, TN Number of Employees: 10 Website: https://amboss.tech/ Public or Private? Private Jesse Shrader thinks that this will be an important year for the Lightning Network. With Bitcoin’s price on the rise and Tether (USDT) coming to Lightning, Shrader posits that more […]

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Ethereum Supply Squeeze: Exchange Reserves Plunge to 9-Year Low
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Key Takeaways: ETH reserves on exchanges are at their lowest levels since 2016, signaling reduced sell-side pressure. Investors are increasingly moving ETH to cold storage for long-term holding, reflecting confidence in the asset’s future. Potential staking ETFs could further tighten the liquid ETH supply and boost its value as a primary investment asset. Ethereum is […]

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West Virginia Senator Introduces Bill That Allows State To Invest 10% of Reserves in Digital Assets
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A West Virginia lawmaker recently introduced a bill that, if passed, would enable the state government to invest up to 10% of public funds into Bitcoin (BTC), stablecoins and/or precious metals. Senate Bill 465 would greenlight the Board of Treasury Investments of West Virginia to invest in crypto assets with market caps of more than […]

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Fold Goes Public on Nasdaq Tomorrow—Bitcoin Finance Enters New Era
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Fold is set to make history as the first bitcoin financial services company to go public, trading on Nasdaq after completing a SPAC merger. Fold Hits Nasdaq Tomorrow—Bitcoin Finance Gets Its Moment Fold Holdings Inc. announced on Feb. 18 that it will debut on Nasdaq, making history as the first bitcoin financial services company to […]

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The Silver To Bitcoin’s Gold: Why A Litecoin ETF Could Drive Price To $800
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Crypto analyst EXCAVO has alluded to the potential Litecoin ETFs and how they spark a massive price surge for LTC. The analyst also revealed how high LTC could rally to at the end of this bull cycle thanks to these ETFs.  How The Litecoin ETFs Could Drive LTC’s Price To $800 In a TradingView post, […]

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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.

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XRP vs. TRX vs. CATZILLA: AI’s Shock Pick for 2025’s Biggest Winner!
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The crypto market is buzzing with predictions about which digital coin might take the lead by 2025. As currencies like XRP and TRX grab headlines, a surprising contender has emerged from the shadows. This unexpected player is gaining traction and could potentially outshine its competition. The ongoing bull run only adds to the mix, making […]

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Cardano Skyrockets 70% in Volume as ADA Price Flips to Green
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Cardano gaining interest on market

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Why Solana Crashed: Price Drops 60% from January Peak as Meme Coin Hype Cools
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After hitting an all-time high of $261 in January, Solana (SOL) has dropped nearly 60% amid the fading excitement of the meme coin market that once propelled its growth. As SOL trades below the $183 support-turned-resistance price level for the first time since November, questions arise about whether the blockchain’s reliance on speculative trading can […]

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ED to take global <b>cryptocurrency</b> ponzi scandal to multilateral forums after … – The Economic Times
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) seized ₹1646 crore assets in a probe into a $2.4-billion ponzi cryptocurrency scam and plans to work with global …

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FTX Begins Distributing Funds to First Group of Creditors
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TL;DR FTX Digital Markets will begin paying $1.2 billion to creditors with claims under $50,000 on February 18. Payments will be based on 2022 values, which has caused discontent due to Bitcoin’s price rise since the bankruptcy. The market impact remains uncertain, though some analysts expect part of the funds to return to cryptocurrencies. FTX […]

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Near Protocol Introduces Proof of Response to Enhance Blockchain Liveness
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TL;DR Proof of Response (PoR) is a mechanism developed by NEAR AI to guarantee the availability and efficiency of services in decentralized networks. PoR allows users to verify the availability of services, sanctioning providers who do not respond within the established parameters. NEAR Protocol aims to optimize the operation of interconnected AI agent networks, ensuring […]

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The Next Decade, Part 2: The Road Ahead
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We’re already starting to see the seeds of second layer potential develop from the base layer primitives that have been added or optimized in the first decade. Lightning, while still subject to some pretty big limitations, is really starting to thrive. And that is just the limited first version that is currently specified and deployed. […]

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Hyperliquid Launches HyperEVM & $1M Bug Bounty: A Game Changer for DeFi?
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Key Takeaways: Hyperliquid introduces HyperEVM, an Ethereum Virtual Machine, directly secured by the layer-1 blockchain. A bug bounty program with rewards up to $1 million aims to bolster the security and stability of HyperEVM. The integration of HyperEVM with Hyperliquid’s native components seeks to offer deep liquidity and low transaction fees. Hyperliquid is entering the […]

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LIBRA Co-Creator Hayden Davis Doesn’t Deny Wallets Linked to the Project ‘Sniped’ Memecoin Launch
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One of the co-founders of the controversial memecoin LIBRA says the project itself “sniped” the token right after it rolled out. In crypto trading, sniping refers to the practice of using trading bots or scripts to buy a newly launched coin ahead of big transactions or the entry of retail traders. Snipers get their edge […]

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Argentina Memecoin LIBRA Created by Same Team Behind First Lady’s MELANIA: Bubblemaps
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The volatile memecoin LIBRA was created by the same team behind US First Lady Melania Trump’s MELANIA asset, according to the blockchain analytics and visualization platform Bubblemaps. Argentinian President Javier Milei backed the launch of LIBRA, a token supposedly designed for “encouraging the growth of the Argentine economy.” LIBRA’s market cap soared to $4 billion […]

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Will Bitcoin Enter Bearish Phase? Analysts Discuss Rising Chance of Altcoin Season 
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Bitcoin has remained below US$100k since February 7 after hitting its all-time high of US$109,114 in January. The coin has seen 81 days of consolidation amid low volatility and macroeconomic uncertainty. Institutional adoption continues with Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund investing US$436 million in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF while several US states explore Bitcoin reserves. Analyst […]

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Bitcoin to See ‘Sell in May Effect’ in Coming Months: CryptoQuant
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An analyst for the market intelligence platform CryptoQuant has predicted that bitcoin (BTC) could experience the “sell in May effect” in the coming months, even as the bull cycle remains unfinished. According to the report by Oinonen, BTC is expected to have a sideways summer and experience elevated price levels by the last quarter of […]

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Altseason At Risk? Expert Believes Ethereum Must Hold $2,600 To Sustain Momentum
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Ethereum is trading at crucial demand levels, facing intense selling pressure and struggling to reclaim the $2,800 mark. The recent price action has raised concerns among investors, who are trying to stay calm amid rising volatility but fear that Ethereum could drop further. The broader crypto market sentiment remains divided, with Ethereum significantly underperforming Bitcoin […]

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The Milei ‘Libragate’ debacle took months to develop, days to unfold
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This week, the Libra memecoin sparked an international scandal involving the president of Argentina. To understand it, one must look back to June 2024.

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Google Is Reportedly Advancing Integration of Its Login With Bitcoin Wallets
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A Google Web3 specialist for the Asia Pacific region recently disclosed that the tech titan has allied with pivotal Bitcoin network contributors to “lower entry barriers.” Among proposed innovations, the expert revealed plans to integrate existing Google authentication protocols with bitcoin wallets, potentially bridging mainstream digital identities with decentralized asset management. Google Specialist Says Tech […]

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Cardano (ADA) Skyrockets 270% in DEX Volumes in Impressive Quarterly Growth
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ADA price likewise recorded 126% growth

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