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🔔JUST IN: SEC ended its investigation into OpenSea, a leading NFT marketplace, without recommending any enforcement action.
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🔔 ZachXBT Identifies Lazarus Group as Bybit Hackers in $1 Billion Bounty Case !
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has identified North Korea’s Lazarus Group as the perpetrators behind the $1 billion Bybit hack. His analysis, submitted to Arkham’s bounty program, included forensic evidence linking wallets and test transactions to the exploit. The findings have been shared with Bybit to aid their investigation.
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https://x.com/arkham/status/1893033424224411885
🚨 Bybit hack rumors are there!
Better safe than sorry. If you hold large funds move it until things get settled.
https://etherscan.io/address/0x47666Fab8bd0Ac7003bce3f5C3585383F09486E2#tokentxns
bybit hacked for 1.6B in eth? market was pumping and again came dinosour rekt 🙈🙈🙈
🔔 US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Exceed $750 Billion in Trading Volume, BlackRock's IBIT Leads !
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have exceeded $750 billion in trading volume within a year of launch, driven by Bitcoin’s price surges and renewed momentum after Trump’s election victory.
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https://www.theblock.co/post/342543/us-spot-bitcoin-etfs-750-billion-usd-cumulative-trading-volume-blackrock-ibit
🔔 Argentine President Milei Visits US as LIBRA Token Controversy Unfolds !
Argentine President Javier Milei arrived in the U.S. on Feb. 20 for diplomatic meetings, including talks with Elon Musk and IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva. His visit coincides with the fallout from the LIBRA memecoin scandal, dubbed “Cryptogate,” which has damaged his administration’s image. Milei will also speak at the Conservative Political Action Conference.
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https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-20/milei-seeks-rebound-from-libra-crypto-scandal-on-visit-to-trump-world
🔔 Japan’s Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Holdings with 68 BTC Purchase, Now Holds 2,100 BTC !
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet bought 68 BTC ($6.6M), increasing its total holdings to 2,100 BTC ($203M). The Tokyo-listed company, committed to Bitcoin accumulation, aims to hold 10,000 BTC by 2025 and 21,000 BTC by 2026.
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https://x.com/Metaplanet_JP/status/1892411162093900169
🔔 Hong Kong Regulator Introduces 'ASPIRe' Roadmap to Strengthen Global Crypto Leadership !
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has unveiled the "ASPIRe" roadmap to establish the city as a global crypto hub. Announced on Feb. 19, the plan aims to address liquidity fragmentation, regulatory arbitrage, and market volatility while fostering innovation through five key pillars: access, safeguards, products, infrastructure, and relationships.
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https://www.sfc.hk/-/media/EN/files/ER/ASPIRe/ASPIRe-roadmap-for-Hong-Kongs-virtual-asset-market-Eng.pdf
🔔 Grayscale Introduces New Investment Fund Focused on Pyth !
Grayscale launched the Grayscale Pyth Trust Today, allowing qualified investors to access PYTH, the token of the Pyth Network. Pyth provides real-time market data to over 90 blockchains, including Solana, and supports 95% of Solana's decentralized apps. PYTH, launched in 2023, has a $750M+ market cap. The trust targets growth opportunities tied to Solana and PYTH's potential.
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https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/02/18/3027947/0/en/Grayscale-Investments-Launches-Grayscale-Pyth-Trust.html
🔔 OpenSea Halts Airdrop Reward System Following User Pushback !
OpenSea has paused its new airdrop reward system after user criticism. Launched with its OS2 beta, the XP-based system faced backlash for encouraging wash trading and prioritizing fees. In response, CEO Devin Finzer announced a pause on XP rewards for listing and bidding, shifting focus to XP shipments.
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https://x.com/dfinzer/status/1891770024349626648
🔔 CZ: Binance May Sell Minority Stake Gradually Over Time !
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao denied sale rumors, calling them misinformation. He noted Binance may consider minority investors in the future. Co-founder Yi He hinted at potential mergers and acquisitions. Zhao, after serving four months in U.S. prison, is now active in YZi Labs.
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https://x.com/cz_binance/status/1891454582871519714
🔔 Javier Milei Faces Legal Action in Argentina Over LIBRA Token: AP !
Argentine lawyers accuse President Javier Milei of fraud over the Libra token’s alleged ‘rug pull.’ His office denies wrongdoing, and prosecutors will review the case Monday. Analysts suggest links between Libra and Melania tokens.
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https://apnews.com/article/argentina-milei-cryptocurrency-fraud-charges-c0321f320a00cdb58edfb365ba8ce0f8
🔔 Solana DEX Trading Volume Declines to Lowest Since Mid-December !
According to DeFiLlama, Solana DEX trading volume dropped to $2.517 billion on February 16, marking a continued downward trend. Raydium saw a 39.16% decline over the past week, while Orca fell by 41.42%. In contrast, Meteora recorded an 18.65% increase in trading volume.
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https://defillama.com/dexs/chains/solana
🔔Scammer Poses as Bermuda Premier to Promote Fraudulent Token !
A scammer impersonating Bermuda’s Premier, David Burt, created a fake profile on X to promote a fraudulent token called "Bermuda National Coin." The fake account, marked with a grey check for government officials, has only 45 posts, with the oldest dating back to Feb. 2, 2025. In contrast, Burt’s real account has a blue check, 6,245 posts, 12,200 followers, and has been active since July 2014.
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https://cointelegraph.com/news/scammer-impersonates-bermuda-premier-promotes-fake-token
🔔 Argentine President Javier Milei Faces Backlash Over LIBRA Token Promotion as Allegations Surface !
Argentine President Javier Milei promoted the LIBRA token as a way to support local businesses, but concerns over a potential scam led him to delete the post. Blockchain data revealed that wallets linked to the LIBRA team cashed out around $107 million. KIP Protocol later claimed responsibility for the token and cited support from Animoca Ventures. However, Animoca Brands quickly denied any involvement in the token’s development or launch, further fueling controversy around the project.
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▪️Argentine President's Tweet: https://x.com/JMilei/status/1890606683291779195
▪️Lookonchain's Report: https://x.com/lookonchain/status/1890619615883219455
▪️KIP Protocol's Tweet: https://x.com/KIPprotocol/status/1890606008856367576
▪️Animoca Brands Tweet: https://x.com/animocabrands/status/1890656122761003451
🔔 JUST IN: Bybit CEO posted "Since the hack, bybit had a total number of more than 350k withdraws requests, so far, around 2100 withdraw requests left to be processed. overall 99. 994% withdraws have been completed. all bybit functions and product remain functional."
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https://x.com/benbybit/status/1893102137711960486
🔔 Coinbase Predicts SEC Will Drop Crypto Lawsuit Under Biden Administration !
Coinbase announced that federal regulators are expected to dismiss a lawsuit from the Biden administration aimed at increasing oversight of crypto assets. Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal called it a victory for Coinbase and the crypto industry. The SEC declined to comment.
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https://nypost.com/2025/02/21/business/coinbase-says-sec-will-toss-crypto-lawsuit/
Bybit bank run starting soon.
if u have funds maybe move out funds./ Rekt !!
🔔 CredeFi Secured €4M Bond Tokenization Deal !
CredeFi secured €4M tokenization deal for real bonds traded on a Stock Exchange that will serve as collateral for investors & lenders. These tokenized assets won’t just be innovative; they’ll serve as collateral for investors and lenders, bringing a new layer of security and trust into the DeFi space.
CredeFi is a RWA projects which seamlessly connect crypto lenders with SME borrowers.
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https://x.com/credefi_finance/status/1892634752449908882
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Website | X | Telegram
🔔 Canary Capital's Spot Litecoin ETF Listed on DTCC Website !
Canary Capital’s U.S. spot Litecoin ETF (LTCC) has been listed on the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation’s (DTCC) website, signaling progress toward a potential launch. If approved, it would be the first spot ETF for a cryptocurrency beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. However, the ETF is still awaiting regulatory approval from the SEC, and DTCC’s listing does not guarantee its launch.
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https://www.theblock.co/post/342529/canary-capitals-proposed-spot-litecoin-etf-added-to-dtcc-website
🔔 Vitalik Buterin Criticizes Crypto's Growing Focus on Gambling !
Vitalik Buterin has expressed disappointment over the crypto industry’s growing support for blockchain gambling. In a Feb. 20 AMA, he criticized claims that Ethereum is intolerant for not embracing blockchain casinos, calling it a "moral reversal." Despite this, he remains encouraged by his offline interactions with the community.
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https://app.tako.so/cast?id=0xe2087213c4c5b471ce5794366e3ef6d8c000281b&isShowFull=true
🔔 Nigeria Sues Binance for $81.5 Billion Over Economic Losses and Unpaid Taxes !
Nigeria is suing Binance for $79.5B in economic losses and $2B in back taxes, blaming it for the naira’s decline. Authorities claim Binance has a significant presence and must pay corporate taxes for 2022–2023. Binance, already facing tax evasion charges, says it is working with officials.
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https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/feb/19/nigeria-binance-crypto-lawsuit
🫨JUST IN: Strategy Announces To Raise $2 Billion To Purchase More Bitcoin.
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https://www.strategy.com/press/strategy-announces-proposed-private-offering-of-2b-of-convertible-senior-notes_02-18-2025
🫨HACK: Abstract Chain Users Getting Drained.
Abstract team posted “This issue seems to be isolated to an app (seems to be Cardex, please do not interact for the time being), we are working to get to the bottom of it.”
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https://x.com/0x_Beans/status/1891820226406424594
🔔 Meteora Co-Founder Ben Chow Steps Down Amid LIBRA Controversy !
Ben Chow, co-founder of Meteora, resigned following controversy over the Libra memecoin, which was promoted by Argentina's President Javier Milei before collapsing. Jupiter DEX founder Meow cited Chow’s lack of judgment in the project. While Chow denied insider trading, he admitted referring Libra’s team to launch memecoins.
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https://www.theblock.co/post/341412/meteora-co-founder-ben-chow-resigns-amid-libra-scandal
🫨 JUST IN: Binance Will Delist AMB, CLV, STMX, VITE on 24 Feb.
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https://www.binance.com/en/support/announcement/binance-will-delist-amb-clv-stmx-vite-on-2025-02-24-f3cc64a8758d4bb394e0830e5b31da97
🔔 SEC Requests More Time in Coinbase Case Amid Evolving Crypto Regulations !
The SEC requested a 28-day extension to respond to Coinbase’s appeal, citing ongoing crypto regulation reviews. Under new leadership, the agency appears to be shifting toward a more crypto-friendly stance.
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https://news.bitcoin.com/sec-seeks-more-time-in-coinbase-battle-as-crypto-rules-shift/
🔔 BitConnect Scam Ringleader Tracked to India as Authorities Seize $190M !
Indian authorities seized $190 million in crypto tied to the BitConnect Ponzi scheme. Founder Satish Kumbhani lured investors with false promises of high returns, but funds were instead diverted to his wallets.
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https://www.dlnews.com/articles/regulation/bitconnect-crypto-scam-ringleader-tracked-to-india-while-authorities-seize-190m/
🔔 Long-Term OM Whale Moves $80.88M Worth of Tokens to Binance, Potential $84M Profit !
A major OM holder, who accumulated OM nearly a year ago, transferred 10.711 million OM (worth about $80.88 million) to Binance today. This whale originally withdrew the tokens from Binance in March 2024, when they were worth around $4.82 million. If sold at current prices, the whale could have made a profit of nearly $84 million.
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https://intel.arkm.com/explorer/address/0x177E60e678564dF560B3296e23652686fec4fe76
🔔 BNB Chain Overtakes Solana in Daily Fee Revenue, Leads All Blockchains !
BNB Chain surpassed Solana in daily fees on Feb. 13, generating $5.8M, driven by PancakeSwap and memecoin activity. It also exceeded Ethereum in daily active addresses but remains behind Solana.
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https://app.nansen.ai/macro/blockchains