XRP Ledger Ecosystem leads crypto market gains, SOLO surges
The XRP Ledger (XRPL) ecosystem is surging, with its top cryptocurrencies leading the market’s gainers at last check early Sunday morning. Over the past seven days, XRP has climbed 11.8%, while Sologenic (SOLO) and Coreum (COREUM) soared 21.6% and 21.4%,…
Argentina’s president unveils $LIBRA token with 82% supply unlocked across connected wallets
Key Takeaways Argentina’s President Javier Milei announced $LIBRA as a digital token to support small businesses and stimulate the economy. The $LIBRA token is linked to KIP Protocol, a web3 framework for AI, with partnerships involving national governance. Share this…
GameStop Crypto Reserve Could Spur Bullrun Like 2021: Gaming Is Secret Bull Run Catalyst
GameStop, the video game retailer that made its name during the 2021 meme stock craze initiated by Roaring Kitty and his crypto sentiment, is considering investing in Bitcoin. This news sent GameStop’s stock (GME) soaring by 18% yesterday and sparked…
BTC-e Operator Released in US-Russia Prisoner Swap
Russian national Alexander Vinnik, previously convicted for running a multi-billion-dollar money-laundering operation through his BTC-e crypto exchange, has been released in a prisoner exchange between Russia and the United States. In return, Moscow freed American schoolteacher Marc Fogel, who had…
Hex Trust buys Byte Trading to draw institutional investors
Hex Trust, a digital asset financial services provider, has acquired Byte Trading for an undisclosed price. The move aims to enhance Hex’s markets and prime services for institutional investors while marking a new milestone in the startup’s evolution from a…
Hedge fund giant Millennium discloses $2.6B Bitcoin ETF and $182M Ethereum ETF holdings
Key Takeaways Millennium Management disclosed $2.6 billion in Bitcoin ETFs and $182.1 million in Ethereum ETFs holdings. Institutional crypto investment is on the rise, with entities like Abu Dhabi’s sovereign fund and Goldman Sachs increasing their Bitcoin ETF holdings. Share…
Revolut Debuts Revolut Pay in Partnership with Mercuryo to Expand its DeFi Solutions in Europe
Global fintech platform Revolut and payment infrastructure provider Mercuryo announced their partnership on February 11, 2025. The companies have come together to launch Revolut Pay. Petr Kozyakov, co-founder and CEO at Mercuryo, says Revolut operates in over 160 countries and…
Estonian Nationals Plead Guilty in $577M HashFlare Crypto Ponzi Scheme
Two Estonian citizens pleaded guilty yesterday to running a massive cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme that defrauded hundreds of thousands of investors worldwide, including in the United States. The scheme involved a fraudulent crypto-mining service called HashFlare, resulting in investor losses of…
OpenSea aims to reverse downward NFT trend with OS2
The OpenSea journey has been rough and controversial. The startup, fostered by Y Combinator, quickly became a tech unicorn and an NFT sector monopolist. By 2025 the OpenSea timeline became a “rise and fall” story. On Feb. 13, the New…
Argentine President-backed LIBRA token tanks 85% as team reportedly dumps $87 million
Key Takeaways The LIBRA token crashed 85% as developers liquidated $87million in USDC and SOL. 82% of the token’s supply is concentrated, leading to centralization concerns. Share this article The LIBRA token, promoted by Argentine President Javier Milei on his…
