The Dark Side of Memecoins: How to Spot and Avoid Scams
PRESS RELEASE | Anyone who has spent a significant amount of time on the internet is familiar with memes. Their influence on internet culture has been so profound that they have crossed over from social media into the world of…
Study: Political Memecoins Lead to Investor Disillusionment
A survey revealed that politically-themed memecoins like TRUMP, LIBRA, and CAR attracted many first-time crypto investors, but also led to significant losses and disillusionment. Memecoin Losses Prompt 21% of New Crypto Investors to Quit A survey study of 1,066 crypto…
SEC Reshuffles Crypto Lawsuits—Is Ripple on the Verge of Legal Victory?
The SEC is pausing lawsuits against Binance and Coinbase, sparking speculation on whether Ripple could be next—potentially signaling a shift toward clearer crypto regulations. Crypto Crackdown Unraveling? SEC Pauses Cases—But What About Ripple? The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)…
Winners and Losers of Pi Network’s Listing on OKX and Bitget – Who Benefited The Most?
Pi Network (PI) is now live for trading on OKX and Bitget. While some have capitalized on the launch, others are left disappointed. Others simply refused to sell. Here’s a breakdown of the biggest winners and losers from Pi’s market…
SEC Overhauls Crypto Enforcement, Deploying New Cyber Unit
The SEC’s new unit aims to crack down on crypto fraud, targeting scams and unauthorized account takeovers while promoting responsible digital asset growth. SEC Introduces Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit to Tackle Crypto Fraud The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission…
“Crypto Is an Insider’s Game”—ZFT’s George Asibal Stands by His Statement Amid $LIBRA Controversy
By Shiela Bertillo and Michael Mislos With the recent controversy surrounding the $LIBRA memecoin, key figures in the crypto space are weighing in on the broader implications of insider trading. One such figure in the local crypto space is George…
China’s US Treasury Holdings Drop to 14-Year Low Amid Geopolitical Tensions
China’s holdings of U.S. Treasuries have fallen to a 15-year low, driven by a preference for less visible accounts and a desire to reduce reliance on the U.S. financial system. Geopolitical Tensions Fuel China’s Treasury Shift The amount of U.S….
Bitgo and Copper Introduce Off-Exchange Settlement Model With Deribit Integration
Crypto firms Bitgo Trust Company, Inc. and Copper have launched a trading model allowing clients to execute spot and derivatives trades on Deribit while assets remain in off-exchange custody, the two companies announced Feb. 20. New Trading Solution Combines Bitgo…
MARA Holdings Acquires Texas Wind Farm to Power Bitcoin Mining
Bitcoin miner MARA Holdings Inc. acquired wind farm in Hansford County, Texas, to power its operations with renewable energy, reduce costs, and extend the life of its application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) bitcoin mining hardware. Wind Energy Boosts MARA’s Renewable Bitcoin…
Pro-Bitcoin Howard Lutnick | US Commerce Secretary
Howard Lutnick, a well-known Bitcoin supporter and former CEO of financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald, has been confirmed as the new US Secretary of Commerce by the Senate with a 51-45 vote on February 18. Lutnick’s appointment puts a strong…
