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February 18, 2025
Crypto News

Ben Chow Steps Down as Meteora Co-Founder Amid LIBRA Scandal

Ben Chow, co-founder of Solana-based decentralized exchange Meteora, has resigned following allegations that he privately received or managed LIBRA tokens. The resignation comes amid a growing controversy surrounding the...

February 18, 2025
Crypto News

Javier Milei Under Fire for Alleged Cryptocurrency Fraud in Argentina

Argentina’s President Javier Milei is under scrutiny as a federal judge has been assigned to investigate his involvement with the $LIBRA cryptocurrency, following allegations of fraud. The controversy erupted...

February 18, 2025
Crypto News

XRP Slips Under Key $2.72 Level Amid SEC Scrutiny of Musk’s DOGE Involvement

XRP fell below the key $2.72 level, facing increased volatility amid news that Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is shifting its focus toward the Securities and Exchange...

February 18, 2025
Crypto News

ESMA Proposes Competency Rules for Crypto Firms, Invites Public Consultation

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is inviting public feedback on newly proposed knowledge and competency standards for crypto service providers. The regulator outlined these standards in a...

February 17, 2025
Crypto News

Bitcoin’s Long-Term Rally to $1M Persists Amid Growing Memecoin Hype

Bitcoin adoption and price momentum remain strong despite the recent shift in market attention toward memecoins, according to Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley. His bullish stance predicts that Bitcoin is...

February 17, 2025
Crypto News

Japanese Firm Metaplanet Adds 269 BTC to Reserves in Latest Investment Move

Tokyo-based Bitcoin investment firm Metaplanet has kicked off 2025 with a fresh Bitcoin acquisition, adding 269 BTC to its growing reserves. This purchase brings the firm’s total holdings to...

February 17, 2025
Blockchain, Crypto News

Scammers Exploit FTX Repayments with Fraudulent Emails

Just as FTX prepares to distribute long-awaited repayments to creditors, a phishing scam has emerged, attempting to steal sensitive information from victims of the collapsed exchange. On February 16,...

February 17, 2025
Crypto News

Bermuda Crypto Scam: Fraudsters Pose as Premier to Promote Fake ‘National Coin’

In yet another cryptocurrency scam rocking social media, a fraudster created a fake X (formerly Twitter) account impersonating Bermuda’s Premier David Burt to promote a bogus digital currency called...

February 17, 2025
Blockchain, Crypto News

West Virginia Considers Bitcoin for Treasury Diversification in Inflation Hedge Plan

West Virginia has taken a bold step toward digital asset adoption, with State Senator Chris Rose introducing the “Inflation Protection Act of 2025”. This proposed bill would allow the...

February 17, 2025
Blockchain, Crypto News

Milei Faces Political Firestorm as $LIBRA Token Collapses, Wiping Out Billions

Argentinian President Javier Milei is facing calls for impeachment after his endorsement of a cryptocurrency project named $LIBRA resulted in a catastrophic collapse over the weekend. The controversial token,...