Trump-Putin deal frees Russian crypto founder tied to $4 billion Bitcoin laundering
Key Takeaways Alexander Vinnik was part of a prisoner exchange between the US and Russia, with Marc Fogel returning to US custody. Vinnik pleaded guilty to laundering $4 billion through Bitcoin via BTC-e, facing various extraditions and legal charges. Share…
Bitpanda Expands Crypto Services In UK After FCA Nod: Best Crypto To Buy In 2025
On 12 February 2025, Bitpanda announced securing UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) approval to operate in the UK. Commenting on the development, Eric Demuth, CEO and Co-Founder of Bitpanda said, “Being Europe’s leading crypto platform means being in the UK…
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce Says Many Meme Coins Fall Outside Regulatory Scope
Once dismissed as gimmicks, meme coins are now backed by influential figures and even state-led initiatives. However, while adoption surges, regulatory oversight remains absent. The Regulatory Debate Continues According to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce,…
Trump meme coin price forms a bullish pattern; can it rise 56%?
Official Trump has imploded and is hovering near its all-time low as most meme coins and other cryptocurrencies fell. The Official Trump (TRUMP) oken dropped to $14.85 on Feb. 12, down more than 80% from its January peak. Its market…
SEC may acknowledge Grayscale XRP ETF filing as early as tomorrow
Key Takeaways The SEC may acknowledge Grayscale’s XRP ETF filing as early as Thursday. A court previously ruled XRP tokens were not securities in retail sales but were in institutional sales. Share this article The US SEC may acknowledge Grayscale…
Fed Chair LIES And Says “No” to Digital Dollar During His Tenure
Jerome Powell is making it clear—there will be no digital dollar or US central backed digital currency (CBDC) under his leadership. Testifying before the Senate Banking Committee on February 11, Powell stressed that no digital dollar is in the works…
Hivello’s $HVLO Token Live on Raydium DEX
[PRESS RELEASE – London, UK, February 12th, 2025] Hivello, a DePIN aggregator that enables users to earn by monetizing idle computer resources across multiple decentralized networks, has announced the launch of its $HVLO token on Raydium, live today at 11:00…
Crypto exchanges saw nearly $19t in trading volume in 2024, down 25% from 2021 peak
The biggest centralized crypto exchanges moved $18.83 trillion in spot trades last year, but that’s still short of 2021’s record. Some platforms took off in 2024, while others fell behind. Data compiled by crypto price aggregator CoinGecko reveals that Binance…
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce says meme coins likely fall outside SEC’s regulatory scope
Key Takeaways Hester Peirce states many meme coins likely fall outside the SEC’s regulatory jurisdiction. The SEC is shifting from using enforcement actions to setting clear regulatory policies. Share this article Hester Peirce, head of the SEC’s crypto task force,…
Gold Stock Price Surges As Saylor Bids More Bitcoin: But What’s Next For BTC Price?
The Gold stock price and gold spot value have reached new heights, smashing records at $2,902 per ounce this week. With a 17.5% surge since the year began, the climb reflects a cocktail of aggressive central bank purchases, geopolitical uncertainty,…
