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February 15, 2025
Blockchain

LIBRA Meme Coin Crashes in Argentina, Losing $4.4B Following Milei’s Remarks

The Solana-based LIBRA token, initially promoted by Argentinian President Javier Milei, suffered a catastrophic collapse within hours of its launch. The sudden crash erased $4.4 billion in market capitalization...

February 15, 2025
Crypto News

Crypto Projects Poised to Benefit as Altseason Looms in 2025

Outset PR CEO Mike Ermolaev predicts a strong altcoin cycle ahead, driven by Bitcoin liquidity flows and strategic communication around real-world utility. As Bitcoin (BTC) dominance hovers near 61%,...

February 15, 2025
Crypto News

West Virginia Eyes Bitcoin for Treasury Reserves Amid Inflation Concerns

West Virginia State Senator Chris Rose has introduced the Inflation Protection Act of 2025, aiming to diversify the state’s treasury holdings by including digital assets and precious metals. The...

February 15, 2025
Crypto News

AI-Driven Crypto Scams Surge, Netting Over $9B in 2024

Crypto scammers stole approximately $9.9 billion from the industry in 2024, marking the lowest theft since 2021, according to a recent Chainalysis report. However, the firm projects that the...

February 14, 2025
Crypto News

SFC Holds First Crypto Advisory Meeting to Shape Hong Kong’s Digital Asset Future

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) hosted the first meeting of its Virtual Asset Consultative Panel (VACP) on February 14, marking a significant step in shaping the city’s...

February 14, 2025
Blockchain, Crypto News

Bitget Gains Regulatory Approval in Bulgaria with VASP License

Leading global cryptocurrency exchange Bitget has been granted a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license by Bulgaria’s National Revenue Agency, marking another milestone in its expansion into the European...

February 14, 2025
Crypto News

VARA Warns Against Misleading Meme Coin Promotions in Dubai

Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has issued a public warning cautioning investors about the dangers of meme coin promotions, highlighting their high-risk nature and potential for market manipulation....

February 14, 2025
Blockchain, Crypto News

Pectra Upgrade Coming to Ethereum Mainnet on April 8

Ethereum developers have officially scheduled the highly anticipated Pectra upgrade for April 8, following an announcement made during the All Core Developers Execution (ACDE) Call #205 on February 13....

February 14, 2025
Blockchain, Crypto News

Crypto Scam Epidemic: Pig Butchering Fraud Up 40% in One Year, Says Chainalysis

Crypto scams, particularly high-yield investment scams and pig butchering schemes, accounted for the largest share of fraudulent crypto transactions in 2024, according to a new study by Chainalysis. High-yield...

February 14, 2025
Crypto News, Finance

Bloomberg Launches Gold-Bitcoin Hybrid Index for Market Analysis

Bloomberg has launched two new investment indices—BBIG and BBUG—that combine Bitcoin (BTC) and Gold, marking a significant step in merging digital assets with traditional commodities. According to a February...