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🚀Bitcoin Layer-2 Sector Is Overlooked: Why and What to Expect Moving Forward
Bitcoin Layer 2 networks have surged in growth, yet many BTC holders hesitate to engage. Industry experts weigh in on programmability, security, and the future of L2 adoption.
🔍Vitalik Buterin Advocates for Scaling L1 Gas to Improve Ethereum’s Value
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin proposes scaling Ethereum’s L1 gas by 10x, citing benefits for security, efficiency, and censorship resistance. The move could support seamless L2 exits and lower transaction costs.
🌎 Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Predicts 10% of Global GDP Will Be Crypto-Based by 2030
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong believes the cryptocurrency industry is entering a new phase of growth in the United States.
⚒️Customs Hold Bitmain Equipment, Disrupting US Bitcoin Mining Supply Chains
Trade tensions have left U.S. Bitcoin miners grappling with new import challenges, as authorities intensify scrutiny on Chinese hardware.
🌊OpenSea Confirms SEA Token Airdrop, Launches OS2 Open Beta Version
OpenSea rolls out OS2 open beta with cross-chain NFT trading and confirms the SEA token airdrop. What to expect from the new multi-chain ecosystem?
⚠️ N.Korean Hackers Boost Crypto-Looting Methods: Hiding Malware in GitHub, NPM Packages
This is a highly sophisticated global campaign orchestrated by the infamous Lazarus group to steal funds and data through supply chain attacks.
3. Meter Governance (eMTRG/WETH) ⚡️
🔹 24H Price Change: +0.37%
🔹 Current Price: $0.09997
🔹 Analysis: Minimal movement suggests stability but also low volatility.
🔹 Strategic Insight: This could be a long-term hold rather than a short-term trade.
🔹 Trade Wisely: Evaluate the project’s roadmap for future potential.
*Disclaimer: For informational purposes only. Conduct due diligence and trade responsibly.*
🔔 Robinhood Posts Record Q4 Profit as Trump's Win Ignites Trading Frenzy in Equity and Crypto
Robinhood's quarterly profits rose sharply, led by a 700% increase in crypto trading revenue in a post-Trump win market.
💵Chinese Police Crack $136M Crypto-Linked Money Laundering Scheme
China's crypto crackdown leads to a $136M laundering bust, exposing underground banking networks using digital currencies for illicit transfers. Authorities ramp up enforcement.
👮🏻♂️Thai Police Arrest Four Russians for Crypto Ransomware Attack on Swiss Companies
Thai police arrest four Russian nationals in Phuket for alleged crypto ransomware attacks on Swiss companies. The suspects, linked to 8Base, reportedly stole $16M in Bitcoin.
🚀 Phoenix Group Reports 236% Revenue Surge, Hits $107M Amid Global Crypto Mining Expansion
Phoenix Group's crypto mining revenue increases by 236%, hitting $107M.
👨⚖️ IRS Urges Appeals Court to Dismiss Crypto Founder’s Challenge to Tax Summonses
The IRS has urged a federal appeals court to dismiss a challenge from crypto founder Rowland Marcus Andrade.
⚖️Court Critiques SEC's Approach to Crypto Regulation: Gemini CLO
Gemini CLO Tyler Meade highlights a U.S. court ruling that challenges the SEC’s crypto oversight, citing concerns over due process and regulatory clarity.
🏦 Wall Street Banks Expand Crypto Ties Amid Trump’s Pro-Crypto Stance: Report
Wall Street banks are diving into crypto as Trump's administration signals a friendlier approach.
🇮🇳WazirX Plans Issue of RT Tokens to Distribute Recovered Assets, Mulls Listing Tokens for Trading
“We will issue RT tokens and use them to distribute any future recovered funds to token holders,” WazirX CEO said.
🏦Barclays Bank Reports $131M Stake in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF – Institutional Adoption Rising?
Barclays Bank now holds $131M worth of Bitcoin through BlackRock’s IBIT ETF in its latest 13F filing.
💸 FTX Creditors Missing First Payout May Qualify for Q2 2025 Distribution
🔄 FTX creditors are set to receive their first repayments on February 18, 2025.
🚨 SEC Acknowledges Grayscale’s Filings to List XRP, Dogecoin ETFs
The SEC on Thursday acknowledged Grayscale’s ETF filing for XRP and Dogecoin Trusts, potentially paving the way for new crypto product approvals.
🧠Why Decentralized Data Is Needed As AI Matures
Decentralized data is shaping AI’s future. Experts explore how blockchain enhances security, reduces bias, and ensures transparency in AI models.
🚫 Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino Dismisses JP Morgan’s Bitcoin Sell-Off Prediction
Tether's CEO Paolo Ardoino pushes back against JP Morgan's Bitcoin sell-off predictions, calling their claims into question.
👉 Deutsche Bank-Backed Taurus Integrates with Solana, Enables Institutions to Enter Tokenized Asset Space
Taurus has integrated with Solana to provide institutions with secure custody, staking, and scalable issuance of tokenized assets on the popular blockchain.
📜 Texas Lawmakers Refile Bitcoin Reserve Bill, Expanding Scope to Include Other Cryptos
Texas lawmakers have reintroduced a bill to establish a state-run Bitcoin reserve, broadening its scope to include other digital assets.
🚨 Six Men Charged in $15M Crypto Kidnapping Case
Six men charged in a $15M crypto kidnapping case after victims were held captive for five days in Chicago. Some suspects fled to China as the FBI tracks missing funds.
✔️ Crypto.com Can Now Expand Services to All European Economic Area Member States
Crypto.com has officially expanded its services to all European Economic Area (EEA) member states after receiving a MiCA license.
👉 OKX Wallet Becomes Official Sui Partner, Expands New Features
OKX has expanded its integration partnership with the Layer-1 chain Sui, extending the wide-ranging support for its ecosystem and adding new Sui features to OKX Wallet.
🇷🇺 Russia’s Zservers Sanctioned by US, UK, and Australia for Aiding LockBit Ransomware
Zservers, a Russian hosting service, jointly sanctioned but the US, UK and Australia for enabling LockBit ransomware.
🏛️Franklin Templeton Registers Solana Trust in Delaware, Eyes Spot ETF
Franklin Templeton has filed for a Solana spot ETF trust, joining Grayscale and Canary Capital in the race for SEC approval. Will Solana ETFs gain traction?
👨⚖️ SEC and Binance Request 60-Day Pause in Legal Case Amid Regulatory Review
The SEC and Binance have jointly requested a 60-day pause in their ongoing legal battle, signaling a possible shift in regulatory approaches under new SEC leadership.
⚠️ BNB Chain Meme Coin Launch Platform Four.Meme Loses $183k in Security Breach
BNB Chain-based Four.Meme has suffered a security breach, resulting in the loss of approximately $183,000 worth of digital assets.
🚨 SEC Likely to Acknowledge XRP and Dogecoin ETF Applications This Week: Analyst
The SEC is anticipated to officially acknowledge XRP and Dogecoin ETF applications this week, Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart said.