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MANTRA launches RWAccelerator program to boost RWA startups
Mantra Network has launched RWAccelerator, a startup program backed by Google Cloud, to support projects in tokenizing real-world assets with funding, mentorship, and AI resources
Venmo users can now buy crypto directly through Exodus wallet
Exodus has expanded its crypto purchasing options by adding Venmo as a payment method through a partnership with MoonPay
Memecoin insider traders to face legal reckoning, says crypto VC
Nic Carter says that the memecoin era is basically over and insider traders will soon face legal consequences.
AI agents: The key to blockchain's future or its biggest risk? | Opinion
AI agents hold the power to redefine blockchain’s foundations, introducing unprecedented levels of efficiency, enhanced user engagement, and strengthened security, argues J.D. Seraphine
Kraken says US agencies made up nearly 30% of all data requests in 2024
Crypto exchange Kraken has reported a 38.6% rise in global law enforcement and regulatory data requests in 2024 compared to 2023
Singaporean woman sentenced to nearly 10 years of jail for stealing $4.2m from Bybit
Former payroll manager, Ho Kai Xin, has been sentenced to nine years and 11 months in prison for stealing $4.2 million from Bybit
Pi Network mainnet launch sees Pi coin rally over 35%
Pi coin surged over 35% less than an hour after its highly anticipated mainnet went live
CryptoQuant CEO: Bitcoin bull cycle will go on until heavy ETF outflows
CryptoQuant CEO predicts Bitcoin’s bull cycle will last until major ETF outflows start.
SEC drops appeal against ruling that blocked controversial crypto broker-dealer rule
The United SEC has voluntarily withdrawn its appeal against a Texas federal court ruling that struck down its broker-dealer rule that sought to expand the agency’s oversight
Tether leads $10m funding round for cross-border fintech provider MANSA
Stablecoin issuer Tether backs MANSA's $10 million funding in a bid to streamline liquidity for global payments
Metaplanet expands Bitcoin reserves with 68 BTC, now holds 0.01% of total supply
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has expanded its Bitcoin holdings with a $6.6 million purchase, bringing its total to 2,100 BTC
Kraken eyes India relaunch following 2024 ban
Kraken plans to relaunch in India, seeking FIU approval and local licenses after its 2024 ban.
Donald Trump’s World Liberty Financial purchases $10M in WLFI, $125K in SEI
World Liberty Financial just spent $10M on WLFI and $125K on SEI, expanding its crypto holdings. Is Trump’s crypto push gaining momentum or raising concerns?
U.S. SEC acknowledges receipt of 21Shares ETH ETF staking proposal
The SEC acknowledges 21Shares’ Ethereum ETF staking proposal, signaling growing acceptance of crypto ETFs.
SEC opens feedback period for WisdomTree XRP ETF
WisdomTree’s XRP ETF filing joined a basket of applications acknowledged by the U.S. SEC
TRX price eyes 85% surge as Tron meme coins rebound
TRX price may be ripe for a 85% surge as big Tron meme coins surge and as the year-to-date network fees hit$441 million
Exclusive: Transak secures regulatory approval in two more states for crypto payments
Transak has secured Money Transmitter Licenses in U.S. states Illinois and Missouri, expanding its reach into the U.S. market
Deutsche Bank-backed Taurus unveils new confidential token standard
Swiss blockchain infrastructure provider Taurus has announced a new confidential token standard
Donald Trump to audit Fort Knox: "If gold isn't there, we're gonna be very upset"
Trump is going to check if Fort Knox still holds $425 billion worth of gold. The last audit took place in 1974. Why Bitcoin maxis use this situation as the Bitcoin promo?
Global crypto adoption grew by 13% through 2024: report
Global crypto adoption grew by 13% in 2024, with Bitcoin and Ethereum ownership rising by 13.1% and 13.6%, respectively
Russian no-KYC crypto exchanges continue to emerge, but inflows decline, Chainalysis says
Russian no-KYC crypto trading platforms keep reappearing despite crackdowns, often as rebranded versions of shut-down platforms
Japan's FSA approves reforms to ease stablecoin and brokerage regulations
The Japanese Financial Services Agency green lit a report detailing reforms that would ease regulations for stablecoins and crypto brokerage
Ondo Finance dominates the RWA sector in transaction volume
Ondo Finance dominates the real-world asset sector in transaction volume, significantly outpacing other RWA tokens
Canary Capital launches Axelar trust, AXL jumps nearly 13%
Canary Capital has launched the Canary AXL Trust for institutional investors to gain exposure to the Axelar native token, AXL, which jumped 12.5% after the news
Montana moves closer to allowing Bitcoin investment in state reserves
The House Business and Labor Committee in Montana has advanced a bill that seeks to establish a reserve allowing investments in Bitcoin, precious metals, and stablecoins
Bitcoin ETFs continue outflow streak as BTC reels from geopolitical tensions
Spot Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. saw more net outflows on Feb. 19 as Bitcoin struggled amid delays in crypto regulations and ongoing geopolitical tensions, like the U.S.-China tariff disputes
Sony and Astar Network to launch 100M token campaign to drive ecosystem growth
Astar Network and Sony Group are launching a campaign with a 100 million ASTR reward to drive adoption and growth on the Soneium ecosystem
Pump.fun moves $11M in SOL to Kraken as trading activity drops amid LIBRA scandal
Pump.fun moved another $11M in SOL to Kraken as meme coin speculation faces growing scrutiny after the LIBRA controversy. What's next for Solana's casino?
“This is the world’s largest casino" — How did meme coins hijack crypto’s future? Here’s what experts say
Meme coins have absorbed massive liquidity, but what’s the endgame? Will serious projects ever regain dominance, or is crypto now permanently controlled by viral trends and internet hype?
Coinbase CPO urges US Congress to act on crypto regulation
Coinbase CPO Faryar Shi, is pushing Congress to pass legislation that provides regulatory clarity for the crypto industry, arguing that inaction leaves consumers vulnerable