Loaded Lions LION Token plummets 48% from ATH, erasing post-launch gains

Loaded Lions token crashed 48% since its all-time high as airdrop participants took profits. On Feb. 27, Loaded Lions, the flagship NFT project of Crypto.com, has officially launched its long-awaited token LION with an airdrop to Loaded Lions NFT holders.… дальше »

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Solana still leads in DEX trading volumes despite meme coin frenzy cool-off

Solana has maintained its lead in decentralized exchange trading volumes for five consecutive months, according to DefiLlama data. Solana (SOL) has maintained its lead in DEX trading volumes for five consecutive months, according to DefiLlama data. In Feb., the Solana… дальше »

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Binance founder plans BNB liquidity boost, warns against opportunistic token sends

Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao has announced plans to support the BNB Chain ecosystem by providing liquidity to weekly program winners while firmly addressing attempts to gain his attention through token donations. In an X post on Feb. 28, Zhao… дальше »

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Arizona Senate advances bills for state-managed Bitcoin reserves

The Arizona Senate took a significant step toward modernizing state finance by advancing two crypto reserve bills that could lead to state-managed digital asset funds on Feb. 27. Lawmakers have argued that creating a dedicated crypto reserve prepares Arizona for an inevitable federal regulatory framework and positions the state to harness emerging financial technologies to […] The post Arizona Senate advances bills for state-managed Bitcoin reserves appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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CME to launch Solana (SOL) futures on March 17

The CME announced on Feb. 28 that the derivatives marketplace plans to launch Solana (SOL) futures on March 17. Listing is subject to regulatory approval, the company added in a press release. CME Group has announced that it will roll out Solana (SOL) futures on March 17. дальше »

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Ukraine eyes up to 10% tax on crypto as legalization gains steam

Ukraine is advancing efforts to legalize crypto, with lawmakers expected to vote on a long-awaited bill in the coming months, local media reported on Feb. 28. However, uncertainty remains over how digital assets will be taxed, a key issue that could impact the country’s growing crypto sector. дальше »

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BlackRock adds Bitcoin exposure to model portfolio via IBIT

BlackRock incorporated Bitcoin (BTC) into its $150 billion model-portfolio offerings through its iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) exchange-traded fund (ETF), Bloomberg News reported on Feb. 28.   The asset manager has assigned 1% to 2% of its target allocation portfolios to IBIT. дальше »

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Trump Organization sets sights on metaverse, NFT trading platforms with new trademark filing

The Trump Organization is broadening its digital ambitions with a new trademark filing that points to an imminent entry into the blockchain space. The filing, submitted on Feb. 24, by DTTM Operations LLC to the US Patent and Trademark Office, reveals plans for a proprietary “TRUMP” mark that will underpin a suite of digital offerings, […] The post Trump Organization sets sights on metaverse, NFT trading platforms with new trademark filing appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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BlackRock to allocate up to 2% of model portfolio to IBIT Bitcoin ETF

BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager with over $10 trillion in assets under management, is incorporating Bitcoin into its own model portfolio. According to a Bloomberg report on Feb. 28, the asset manager will allocate 1% to 2% of its… дальше »

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Ethereum grapples with unexpected Holesky setback in Pectra upgrade testing

Ethereum’s upcoming Pectra upgrade faced an unexpected challenge on Feb. 24 that impacted its testing on the Holesky testnet. On Feb. 27, Tim Beiko, Ethereum Foundation Protocol Support Lead, explained that the failure resulted from execution clients—Geth, Nethermind, and Besu—using incorrect deposit contract addresses. дальше »

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Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin calls for wallet security focus to prevent irreversible crypto losses

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has stressed the urgent need for enhanced wallet security solutions to reduce crypto losses caused by inaccessible funds. On Feb. 28, Buterin shared his concerns on X, pointing out that a lot of lost crypto stems from users being locked out of their wallets rather than theft. дальше »

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XRP price reaches a danger zone, risking a 45% crash

The XRP price has lost the bullish momentum it experienced in the fourth quarter and is now at risk of a deeper meltdown. Ripple (XRP) dropped below the $2 support level for the first time since Feb. 2 as the… дальше »

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Crypto Daybook Americas: Bitcoin Meltdown Worsens as Macro Jitters Overshadow Positives

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MORPHO soars after Coinbase listing, but a potential correction may be looming

MORPHO crypto surged up to 20% on Feb. 28 despite a risk-off sentiment in the broader crypto market. However, technical indicators have turned bearish for the altcoin, suggesting a potential pullback is on the horizon. Morpho (MORPHO) soared to an… дальше »

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Arizona advances Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act to House

Arizona lawmakers have pushed forward the Arizona Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act, bringing the state a step closer to making Bitcoin a part of its financial strategy. On Feb. 27, the Arizona Senate voted 17-11 to pass the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve… дальше »

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SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance says memecoins are not securities

Memecoins may not be subject to United States securities laws, according to a recent statement from the Securities and Exchange Commission. On Feb. 27, the commission’s Division of Corporation Finance addressed a long-standing debate over whether cryptocurrencies—particularly memecoins—fall under federal… дальше »

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Bitcoin ETFs continue to face outflows as BTC dips below $80k

Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds in the United States continued their outflow streak on Feb. 27 as Bitcoin tumbled under $80k, driving a risk-off sentiment across the broader crypto market. According to data from SoSoValue, the 12 spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded… дальше »

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Bitcoin falls below $80K erasing post-election gains as Trump tariffs rattle markets

Bitcoin has fallen below $80,000 for the first time since November, erasing gains made since Donald Trump’s election amid growing concerns over proposed tariffs.  According to crypto.news price tracker, Bitcoin (BTC) has dropped to the $79,800 range on Feb. 28,… дальше »

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Metamask to enable BTC & SOL support alongside smart contract features

MetaMask is set to launch a key update that will bring smart contract capabilities and provide native support for Bitcoin and Solana networks. The announcement, made on Feb. 28 through Metamask’s official X account, marks a major update for the… дальше »

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Bybit hacker launders more than 50% of the $1.4B stolen Ethereum in less than a week

The hacker behind the $1.4 billion Bybit exploit has already laundered more than 50% of the stolen Ethereum, primarily using THORChain to swap ETH for Bitcoin. According to blockchain analytics firm Spot On Chain’s Feb. 28 post on X, the… дальше »

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Hyperliquid surpasses Solana in weekly fees. Will HYPE price surge?

Hyperliquid, the decentralized perpetual futures trading platform, has overtaken Solana in weekly fees just a few months after its launch. According to DefiLlama’s Feb. 28 data, Hyperliquid (HYPE) made $12. дальше »

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Texas Senate Banking Committee greenlights Bitcoin reserve bill for floor voting

The Texas Senate Banking Committee unanimously approved a bill on Feb. 27 to create a state-managed Bitcoin (BTC) and crypto reserve, sending the proposal to the full Senate for consideration. Senate Bill 21 (SB-21), introduced by State Sen. дальше »

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SEC withdraws Coinbase lawsuit amid crypto regulatory pivot

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has dismissed its civil enforcement action against Coinbase Inc. and Coinbase Global Inc. , citing a shift in its approach to crypto regulation, according to a Feb. дальше »

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Revolut faces investor pressure for share sale before $1B profit report

Investors are urging Revolut to consider another secondary share sale as new stakeholders seek entry into the fintech firm, Bloomberg News reported on Feb. 27. Sources familiar with the matter told the news outlet that some shareholders were willing to sell shares in a transaction that could value the company at $60 billion. дальше »

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Blockchain-based lender Figure gets $200m investment from Sixth Street

Sixth Street, a private equity firm with over $100 billion in assets under management, has backed blockchain-based lending platform Figure Technology Solutions with a $200 million investment. Figure and Sixth Street revealed the investment in a press release on Feb.… дальше »

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Grass price rises as daily scraped data surges to a record high

Grass token price rose for three consecutive days, reaching its highest level since Feb. 23 as network data activity increased. Grass (GRASS) surged to a high of $2.10, up 122% from its lowest point this year, giving it a market… дальше »

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SEC agrees to dismiss enforcement case against Consensys

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has agreed in principle to dismiss its securities enforcement case against Consensys, according to a Feb. 27 statement. Once final approvals are secured, the SEC will file a stipulation with the court to formally close the case. дальше »

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Deutsche Telekom joins Injective as a validator

Deutsche Telekom, a telecommunications giant valued at more than $180 billion, has strengthened its presence in the crypto and blockchain space by partnering with Injective. On Feb. 27, the layer 1 blockchain Injective (INJ) announced that the German telecommunications company… дальше »

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US Congressman pushes MEME Act to ban officials potentially profiting from memecoins

US Democratic Congressman Sam Liccardo introduced a bill on Feb. 27 to prevent government officials and their families from profiting from cryptocurrencies, including memecoins. The proposed legislation, known as the Modern Emoluments and Malfeasance Enforcement (MEME) Act, has gained support from multiple Democratic colleagues and is designed to “make corruption criminal again. дальше »

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Bitcoin’s steep decline fueled by short-term holders

Bitcoin’s price dropped to $86,000 on Feb. 27 after struggling to maintain support at $88,000 for the past two days. The sudden price drop caused a swift and aggressive reaction across the market, with everyone from institutions to derivatives traders suffering losses. дальше »

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Bitcoin crash led to $2.16b in losses, mostly from recent buyers

Bitcoin’s price drop led to more than $2.16 billion in realized losses, with most of them coming from recent BTC buyers. In a recent analysis thread, Glassnode found that between Feb. 25 up until Feb. 27, traders lost more than… дальше »

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Bybit granted in-principal approval to operate in UAE

Bybit has been granted an in-principle approval from the Securities & Commodities Authority of the UAE and is on track to receive the fully operational license.  On Feb. 28, Bybit announced that it had received an in-principle approval from the… дальше »

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MEXC invests $36M in Ethena to boost USDe adoption and expand Ethena ecosystem

MEXC announced a $20 million allocation to Ethena’s synthetic dollar USDe and a $16 million in Ethena Labs to fund user incentives to drive stablecoin adoption.  On Feb. 26, MEXC crypto exchange announced that it had allocated $20 million to… дальше »

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MARA Holdings reports 37% Q4 revenue growth as Bitcoin reserves hit $4.6B

Bitcoin miner MARA Holdings posted record-breaking earnings for Q4 2024, with revenue climbing 37% to $214.4 million and full-year revenue surging 69% to $656.4 million. According to its Feb. 27 Q4 2024 Shareholder Letter, MARA earned a net income of… дальше »

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Here’s why KAITO rallied over 40% today

KAITO crypto soared 41.5% on Feb. 27, outpacing the broader crypto market, which fell by 4.1% over the past day. According to data from crypto.news, Kaito (KAITO) surged to an intraday high of $2.52, bringing its market cap from $440… дальше »

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Here’s why Polkadot, Uniswap, Pi, and Quant attracted investor attention on Wednesday

Cryptocurrency prices fluctuated on Feb. 26 after experiencing double-digit losses the previous day. Quant (QNT), a cryptocurrency project focused on real-world asset tokenization traded above the $110 mark Wednesday morning before giving back some of its gains. The same holds… дальше »

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Gotbit founder extradited to the US to face market manipulation charges

Gotbit founder and CEO Aleksei Andriunin was extradited to the US on Feb. 25, the US Attorney’s Office, District of Massachusetts said. The 26-year old Russian national was arrested in October 2024 over allegations of market manipulation and fraud. дальше »

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Gotbit founder Aleksei Andriunin extradited to the U.S.

Aleksei Andriunin, founder and chief executive officer of crypto platform Gotbit, has been extradited to the United States. The U. S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts announced on Feb. дальше »

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HMSTR price could rise 260% after Hamster Kombat L2 launch

Hamster Kombat price declined by double digits as the once-popular tap-to-earn network lost momentum. Hamster Kombat (HMSTR) traded at $0.001790 on Feb. 26, down over 87% from its all-time high. Its market capitalization has fallen to $116 million. The token’s… дальше »

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ZachXBT joins Paradigm as an advisor

Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has joined research-driven cryptocurrency investment firm Paradigm as an advisor. ZachXBT, who describes himself as a scam survivor turned 2D investigator, confirmed the development in a post on X on Feb. дальше »

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Stellar’s XLM price crashes as XRP forms a risky pattern

Stellar lumens price declined for the third consecutive day as fear spread across the cryptocurrency market. Stellar (XLM) fell to $0.2740, its lowest level since Feb. 3, and is now 57% below its peak in November. Its crash coincided with… дальше »

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USDC and EURC become first stablecoins approved under Dubai’s new crypto rules

The Dubai Financial Services Authority has approved Circle’s USDC and EURC as the first officially recognized stablecoins under Dubai’s new token regime. Circle announced on Feb. 24 that the DFSA had approved both USDC (USDC) and EURC (EURC) as crypto… дальше »

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Changpeng Zhao takes advisory role at AI blockchain startup Vana

Changpeng Zhao, better known in the crypto industry as CZ, is joining artificial intelligence startup Vana as an advisor. YZi Labs, the venture capital firm recently rebranded from Binance Labs, announced the strategic investment and CZ advisor on Feb. 24. … дальше »

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PI network inching towards $1.60 amid Binance listing hopes

Pi’s price is holding steady above $1. 50, fueled by hopes of a potential Binance listing. Pi Network (PI) token officially launched on Feb. 20, coinciding with the launch of Pi Network’s mainnet. дальше »

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Here’s why Sonic rallied over 10% today

Sonic’s price rallied 12. 5%, deviating from the broader market trend as market participants remained bullish over its growing prominence in decentralized finance. Sonic (S), formerly known as Fantom soared to $0. дальше »

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SOL nosedives below $160 as FTX Solana unlocking looms

SOL has plummeted by more than 7% to levels below $160 as investors grow weary of the upcoming FTX 11.2 million Solana unlocking. On Feb. 24, Solana (SOL) took a nosedive, decreasing more than 7% to $158.46 the lowest its… дальше »

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Hong Kong’s HK Asia expands Bitcoin holdings after board approval

Hong Kong-based investment holding company HK Asia will buy more Bitcoin after securing board approval to expand its cryptocurrency holdings. According to a Feb. 23 announcement, the company’s board of executive and non-executive directors approved plans to increase the company’s… дальше »

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‘Largest Exploit Of All Time’: Crypto Market Turns Red As Bybit Exchange Loses $1.5 Billion In Massive Hack

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Kraken, Crypto.com among exchanges planning stablecoin launches in EU

Kraken and Crypto. com are among crypto exchanges developing their own stablecoins in response to the EU’s new regulatory framework, which is set to tighten oversight on third-party issuers, Bloomberg News reported on Feb. дальше »

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Senators press SEC for clarity on crypto ETP staking restrictions

A group of US senators, led by Cynthia Lummis, has urged the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to clarify its position on protocol staking in crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) in a Feb. дальше »

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