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Franklin Templeton Files for Solana-Based ETF as Cryptocurrency Investment Products Grow in Popularity
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/franklin-templeton-files-for-solana-based-etf-as-cryptocurrency-investment-products-grow-in-popularity
MediaOn Feb. 21, 2025, Franklin Templeton, a major global asset management firm, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Ether’s Path to $3,000: Investor Sentiment Shifts After Crypto Exchange Breach and Large-Scale Buyback
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/ethers-path-to-dollar3000-investor-sentiment-shifts-after-crypto-exchange-breach-and-large-scale-buyback
MediaEther’s price is at a critical point following the Bybit exchange hack on Feb. 21, in which over $1.4 billion worth of liquid-staked Ether and other digital assets were stolen.
Bybit Releases Blacklisted Wallet API and Offers 10% Bounty To Recover $1.4 Billion Stolen in Hack
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bybit-releases-blacklisted-wallet-api-and-offers-10percent-bounty-to-recover-dollar14-billion-stolen-in-hack
MediaBybit has launched a blacklisted wallet API to aid in the recovery of funds stolen in a $1.4 billion hack linked to the Lazarus Group.
Pi Network Achieves Record-Breaking $12.6 Billion Airdrop Amid Challenges
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/pi-network-achieves-record-breaking-dollar126-billion-airdrop-amid-challenges
MediaPi Network has officially set a new benchmark in the crypto space, becoming the largest airdrop in history with a valuation of $12.6 billion.
Memhash (MEMHASH) Set To Launch on KuCoin and MEXC Exchanges
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/memhash-memhash-set-to-launch-on-kucoin-and-mexc-exchanges
MediaKuCoin has announced the listing of Memhash (MEMHASH) on its spot trading platform, with trading scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. UTC on Feb. 28, 2025.
SEC Forms New Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit To Tackle Crypto Fraud and Cybercrime
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/sec-forms-new-cyber-and-emerging-technologies-unit-to-tackle-crypto-fraud-and-cybercrime
MediaOn Feb. 20, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the creation of the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit (CETU) to combat cybercrime and fraud in the blockchain.
SEC Approves First Interest-Bearing Stablecoin in U.S., Offering 3.85% Yield to Verified Holders
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/sec-approves-first-interest-bearing-stablecoin-in-us-offering-385percent-yield-to-verified-holders
MediaThe Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the first interest-bearing stablecoin registered as a security in the United States.
Metaplanet's Bitcoin Holdings Reach 2,100 BTC After Recent 68.59 BTC Purchase
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/metaplanets-bitcoin-holdings-reach-2100-btc-after-recent-6859-btc-purchase
MediaMetaplanet has announced the acquisition of an additional 68.59 BTC, increasing its total Bitcoin holdings to approximately 2,100 BTC.
KAITO Token Airdrop Claims Launch on Base Ahead of Exchange Listings
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/kaito-token-airdrop-claims-launch-on-base-ahead-of-exchange-listings
MediaThe KAITO token, which has a total supply of 1 billion tokens, is now available for airdrop claims on the Base network.
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Coinbase Urges Congress To Transfer Spot Cryptocurrency Market Oversight to CFTC, Reducing SEC’s Role
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/coinbase-urges-congress-to-transfer-spot-cryptocurrency-market-oversight-to-cftc-reducing-secs-role
MediaCoinbase has asked Congress to transfer authority over the spot cryptocurrency market to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
Bitcoin’s Price Action ‘Looks Very Manufactured’—Samson Mow Questions Market Dynamics Amid Institutional Inflows
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoins-price-action-looks-very-manufactured%E2%80%94samson-mow-questions-market-dynamics-amid-institutional-inflows
MediaBitcoin’s price has been a point of concern, with some experts believing that its recent movements appear to be “manufactured.”
OpenSea Pauses Airdrop Reward System Amid User Criticism
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/opensea-pauses-airdrop-reward-system-amid-user-criticism
MediaOpenSea has suspended its airdrop reward system, initially introduced with the OS2 beta, following significant backlash from users.
Abstract Reports $400,000 Ether Theft From 9,000 Wallets Due to Cardex Exploit
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/abstract-reports-dollar400000-ether-theft-from-9000-wallets-due-to-cardex-exploit
MediaA recent security incident involving Cardex, a blockchain-based game, has compromised approximately $400,000 worth of Ether across 9,000 user wallets.
Solana Falls 8.8% Following LIBRA Meme Coin Crash and $2 Billion Token Unlock Threat
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/solana-falls-88percent-following-libra-meme-coin-crash-and-dollar2-billion-token-unlock-threat
MediaSolana’s price has dropped 8.8% in the past 24 hours, hitting $169.01, marking its lowest point since mid-December.
SEC Closes Investigation Into OpenSea, Declining To Pursue Charges Over NFT Marketplace Operations
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/sec-closes-investigation-into-opensea-declining-to-pursue-charges-over-nft-marketplace-operations
MediaThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has concluded its investigation into OpenSea, the leading NFT marketplace.
North Korea’s Lazarus Group Linked to $1.4 Billion Bybit Hack and Solana Meme Coin Scams
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/north-koreas-lazarus-group-linked-to-dollar14-billion-bybit-hack-and-solana-meme-coin-scams
MediaNorth Korea’s Lazarus Group, the primary suspect behind the $1.4 billion Bybit hack on Feb. 21, has been linked to a series of meme coin scams on Solana’s Pump.fun platform.
Bybit Exchange Loses $1.4 Billion in Major Security Breach, Ethereum Price Falls
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bybit-exchange-loses-dollar14-billion-in-major-security-breach-ethereum-price-falls
MediaBybit loses $1.4B in hacked wallet transfer, remains solvent despite the breach as Ethereum price drops 2%.
Telegram Game Zoo Launches Airdrop Claims Ahead of ZOO Token Release
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/telegram-game-zoo-launches-airdrop-claims-ahead-of-zoo-token-release
MediaPopular Telegram game Zoo has initiated its airdrop claim period for the upcoming ZOO token, which will be launched on The Open Network (TON).
Treehouse CEO Explains How Fixed Income Could Be Key to Widespread DeFi Adoption
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/treehouse-ceo-explains-how-fixed-income-could-be-key-to-widespread-defi-adoption
MediaTreehouse CEO Brandon Goh recently discussed the potential of fixed income in decentralized finance (DeFi), calling it a key factor for the sector's institutional adoption.
XRP Price Jumps 7.5% as SEC Acknowledges Multiple ETF Filings and Brazil Approves First Spot XRP ETF
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/xrp-price-jumps-75percent-as-sec-acknowledges-multiple-etf-filings-and-brazil-approves-first-spot-xrp-etf
MediaXRP saw a 7.5% price increase on Feb. 20, 2025, hitting $2.71, following key developments regarding its potential for institutional investment.
Franklin Templeton Unveils Crypto Index ETF Tracking Bitcoin and Ethereum
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/franklin-templeton-unveils-crypto-index-etf-tracking-bitcoin-and-ethereum
MediaFranklin Templeton has introduced the Franklin Crypto Index ETF (EZPZ), which offers exposure to Bitcoin and Ethereum.
EigenLayer, Polymarket, and UMA Collaborate on Next-Generation Oracle System
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/eigenlayer-polymarket-and-uma-collaborate-on-next-generation-oracle-system
MediaEigenLayer, Polymarket, and UMA have announced a collaboration to research and potentially develop a next-generation oracle system, leveraging EigenLayer’s infrastructure.
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Mark Cuban Cancels Plans To Launch Meme Coin Following Controversy Surrounding Libra Token
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/mark-cuban-cancels-plans-to-launch-meme-coin-following-controversy-surrounding-libra-token
MediaMark Cuban has decided not to move forward with plans to launch his meme coin after a tumultuous week for meme tokens.
World Liberty Financial Co-Founder Zak Folkman Aims To Revive ICOs, Critiques Venture Capital’s Role in Crypto
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/world-liberty-financial-co-founder-zak-folkman-aims-to-revive-icos-critiques-venture-capitals-role-in-crypto
MediaZak Folkman, co-founder of World Liberty Financial (WLF), expressed a desire to revitalize initial coin offerings (ICOs).
EU Approves 10 Stablecoin Issuers Under MiCA Regulations, Excludes Tether From List
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/eu-approves-10-stablecoin-issuers-under-mica-regulations-excludes-tether-from-list
MediaThe European Union has approved 10 firms to issue stablecoins under its Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulatory framework, excluding Tether, the issuer of USDT.
BitGo Launches Over-the-Counter Trading Amid Speculations of 2025 IPO
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitgo-launches-over-the-counter-trading-amid-speculations-of-2025-ipo
MediaBitGo has launched a global over-the-counter (OTC) trading desk for digital assets, coinciding with reports of a potential initial public offering (IPO) in late 2025.
[CMC Labs] 🚀 Decentralized AI art generator Sogni.ai joins the #CMCLabs Accelerator Program. They're developing the fastest creative DePIN infrastructure and pushing GPU capabilities to limits we didn't know existed.
The future of AI-powered creativity enters Web3! 👇
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/sogni-ai-joins-coinmarketcaps-prestigious-cmclabs-accelerator-program
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Tether Co-Founder Reeve Collins Launches New Stablecoin Offering Yield in $225B Market
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/tether-co-founder-reeve-collins-launches-new-stablecoin-offering-yield-in-dollar225b-market
MediaTether co-founder Reeve Collins is backing a new stablecoin project that will introduce competition to the market he once helped pioneer.