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🚨 New podcast with Jay Jog, Co-Founder of Sei Labs
In this conversation, Matt and Jay discuss:
- L1s vs. L2s
- Solving the EVM’s scalability issues
- Unlocking Web2-level performance
🔊 https://loom.ly/zh2OyS0
🌙Web3 Platform Space ID to Become Digital Identity Provider for Story Protocol
Space ID’s partnership with Story Protocol brings verifiable blockchain identities to IP holders. Could this set a new standard for digital ownership?
🐂 Ethereum Shows Signs of Rebound as Exchange Supply Hits Record Low: Santiment
Ethereum has outperformed the broader crypto market over the past 24 hours, reaching a 12-day high of $2,832 before pulling back to $2,720.
🚀 Standard Chartered, Animoca Brands & HKT Partner to Launch HKD Stablecoin
Standard Chartered, Animoca Brands, and HKT team up to launch a Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin.
🐂 Twelve U.S. States Hold $330M in Saylor's Strategy Stock Across Pension and Treasury Funds
A dozen U.S. states have invested in Strategy, with state pension funds and treasuries collectively holding $330 million worth of its stock,
🏦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.
🇯🇵Metaplanet Announces 10-for-1 Stock Split to Improve Market Accessibility
Metaplanet announces a 10-for-1 stock split, set for April 1, 2025, to lower share prices and enhance market liquidity. Investors take note as Japan’s stock market sees shifting dynamics.
🚀 Hyperliquid Launches HyperEVM to Enable General-Purpose Programmability
Hyperliquid has launched HyperEVM, a new EVM execution environment designed to bring general-purpose programmability to its L1 blockchain.
🌎 UN Official Pushes for Study on Whether Crypto Can Aid Human Development
A UN official suggests investigating crypto’s potential to support global education, healthcare and job creation.
🔥 BTC is 'Generational Opportunity' as World Nears Total Chaos, Says Bitwise Exec
Bitcoin is "a generational opportunity" as the “world is on the brink of max chaos,” says Bitwise's Jeff Park.
🚀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.