Month: February 2025

Litecoin Defies Market Trends, Bitcoin Recovers From Drop to $82K (Market Watch)

Bitcoin’s nosedive continued in the past 24 hours as the asset plunged to another multi-month low of just over $82,000 before it managed to recover some ground. Ethereum is the top loser from the larger-cap alts today, while LTC and…

NYT Connections hints and answers for February 27: Tips to solve ‘Connections’ #627.

Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that’s captured the public’s attention. The game is all about finding the “common threads between words.” And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new…

Ripple Outlines Future Developments to Institutional DeFi on XRP Ledger

Ripple has announced upcoming features for the XRP Ledger (XRPL) aimed at enhancing institutional decentralized finance (DeFi). Key developments include expanded compliance functions, a new lending protocol that integrates with Ripple Payments and decentralized exchanges, and the introduction of Multi-Purpose…

Metaplanet issues $13.6m in ordinary bonds to buy more Bitcoin

Japan’s investment firm Metaplanet has issued $13.6 million in 0% ordinary bonds to fund the purchase of additional Bitcoin. Tokyo-listed firm Metaplanet is issuing 2 billion JPY (around $13.6 million) in bonds to EVO FUND, with the funds aimed at…

The New York City Subway Is Using Google Pixels to Listen for Track Defects

Between September and January, six Google Pixel smartphones hitched free rides on four New York City subway cars. Specifically, they took the A train, as it ping-ponged the 32 miles between the northern tip of Manhattan and the southern reaches…

First Solana futures ETFs listed on DTCC

Key Takeaways Two Solana futures ETFs from Volatility Shares have appeared on DTCC. The ETFs provide 1x and 2x leveraged exposure to Solana futures contracts. Share this article The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has listed the first Solana…

Instagram may spin off Reels into a separate app

Meta is mulling launching a standalone app for short-form videos, The Information reported, citing an anonymous source who heard Instagram head Adam Mosseri talking about the project to staff. The project is reportedly code-named Project Ray that aims to improve…

‘Anti-American’ Stablecoin Regulation Push Sparks Outrage Among Crypto Industry Leaders

A U.S.-based venture capitalist has spoken out against proposals that would restrict international stablecoin issuers from accessing the U.S. treasury market. Stablecoin Regulatory Battle Emerges in Washington Vance Spencer, co-founder of Framework Ventures, has criticized attempts to “shut off access…

Cosmos ATOM Price Is Making Big Moves To Become The Internet Of Blockchains

Cosmos ATOM price could be in for a mega recovery as Atom News reveals a fresh attempt to become the internet of blockchains. Everyone talks about Ethereum being this great world super computer; but what’s a computer without the internet?…

hide.me VPN Review (2025): Features, Pricing, and Security

hide.me VPN fast facts Our rating: 4.1 stars out of 5Pricing: Starts at $4.57/mo (annual plan)Key features: Generous free version. 10 simultaneous device connections. Affordable subscription options. hide.me VPN is a Malaysian-based VPN service, offering a generous free version with…