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Scammers Launch Fake KSA Meme Coin Impersonating Saudi Crown Prince
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/scammers-launch-fake-ksa-meme-coin-impersonating-saudi-crown-prince
MediaScammers have exploited the growing trend of celebrity-backed cryptocurrencies by launching a fraudulent meme coin titled "KSA," impersonating Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Argentinian President Javier Milei Charged With Fraud Amid $LIBRA Token Collapse
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/argentinian-president-javier-milei-charged-with-fraud-amid-dollarlibra-token-collapse
MediaArgentinian President Javier Milei faces fraud charges related to his involvement in the $LIBRA token project, which recently experienced a dramatic collapse, losing 95% of its value.
[CMC Labs] Big move for Web3 gaming! 🎮
GAIMIN's new Smart Wallet makes managing game assets as easy as hitting 'Play'!
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Over 600,000 New Crypto Tokens Launched in January, Raising Liquidity Concerns
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/over-600000-new-crypto-tokens-launched-in-january-raising-liquidity-concerns
MediaIn January 2025, more than 600,000 new crypto tokens were launched, marking a significant increase compared to the same period in 2024.
Indian Authorities Seize $190 Million in Crypto Linked to BitConnect Ponzi Scheme, Track Fugitive Founder
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/indian-authorities-seize-dollar190-million-in-crypto-linked-to-bitconnect-ponzi-scheme-track-fugitive-founder
MediaIndian authorities have seized nearly $190 million in cryptocurrency linked to the BitConnect Ponzi scheme, which collapsed in 2018.
Record $10.1 Billion Inbound Volume Reached by Solana Bridges
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/record-dollar101-billion-inbound-volume-reached-by-solana-bridges
MediaSolana's bridges have achieved a significant milestone, reaching an all-time inbound volume of $10.1 billion as of Feb. 10, 2025, according to a data dashboard by analyst h4wk.
Zoo Game Announces Mining Results Following Jan. 31 Conclusion
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/zoo-game-announces-mining-results-following-jan-31-conclusion
MediaThe Zoo Game, a popular Telegram-based virtual zoo management platform, has officially announced the results of its mining phase, which concluded on Jan. 31, 2025.
CZ Zhao’s Dog Name “Broccoli” Sparks Creation of 400+ Meme Coins, One Hits $400 Million Market Cap
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/cz-zhaos-dog-name-broccoli-sparks-creation-of-400-meme-coins-one-hits-dollar400-million-market-cap
MediaChangpeng "CZ" Zhao, former CEO of Binance, recently revealed that his dog’s name is Broccoli, sparking a wave of meme coin creations.
Bitcoin Retail Outflows Reach $494M, Whale Accumulation Signals Potential Market Bottom
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-retail-outflows-reach-dollar494m-whale-accumulation-signals-potential-market-bottom
MediaBitcoin's retail market is experiencing a downturn, with the number of wallets holding non-zero balances falling to a five-month low of 52.45 million, as reported by Glassnode.
Texas Lawmakers Refile Bitcoin Reserve Bill, Expanding To Include Other Cryptocurrencies
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/texas-lawmakers-refile-bitcoin-reserve-bill-expanding-to-include-other-cryptocurrencies
MediaTexas state lawmakers have reintroduced a bill aimed at establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, now designated as SB 21, which allows for investments in additional crypto.
World Liberty Financial Co-Founder’s X Account Hacked, Spreading Fake Meme Coin Linked to Barron Trump
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/world-liberty-financial-co-founders-x-account-hacked-spreading-fake-meme-coin-linked-to-barron-trump
MediaOn Wednesday, the X account of Zach Witkoff, co-founder of World Liberty Financial, was hacked, leading to the promotion of a fraudulent meme coin project associated with Barron Trump.
[CMC Live] Acurast: The Future of Compute AI & Beyond!
Alessandro De Carli, Co-Founder at Acurast, discusses how Acurast is transforming devices into decentralized powerhouses with a DePIN approach. Listen to the full CMC Live 👇 https://coinmarketcap.com/community/post/350127829
Bitcoin Struggles Below $100,000, But ARK Invest Predicts $1.5 Million by 2030
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-struggles-below-dollar100000-but-ark-invest-predicts-dollar15-million-by-2030
MediaBitcoin has been struggling to break past the $100,000 mark since early February, with global trade tensions affecting its price.
SEC Says Meme Coins Like TRUMP Not Under Its Oversight as Investors Lose $2 Billion
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/sec-says-meme-coins-like-trump-not-under-its-oversight-as-investors-lose-dollar2-billion
MediaSEC Commissioner Hester Peirce has said that meme coins like the Official Trump (TRUMP) token do not fall under the agency’s jurisdiction, even as investors face massive losses.
Yescoin Launches on Tomarket Farming Pool
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/yescoin-launches-on-tomarket-farming-pool
MediaTomarket Farming Pool has announced the launch of Yescoin, a rapidly growing mini-app on Telegram, which allows users to participate in mining and staking activities.
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Blockchain Analysts Uncover Potential Links Between Libra and Melania Meme Coins
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/blockchain-analysts-uncover-potential-links-between-libra-and-melania-meme-coins
MediaBlockchain analytics firm Bubblemaps has identified on-chain connections between the teams behind the Libra and Melania meme coins.
BNB Chain Surpasses Solana and Ethereum in Daily Fees for the First Time Since 2024
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bnb-chain-surpasses-solana-and-ethereum-in-daily-fees-for-the-first-time-since-2024
MediaBNB Chain surpassed Solana in daily transaction fees on Feb. 13, 2025, with over $5.8 million in fees, outpacing Solana’s $3.3 million.
BNB Chain Implements Major Update as Gas Fees Surge 400% Due to Meme Coin Activity
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bnb-chain-implements-major-update-as-gas-fees-surge-400percent-due-to-meme-coin-activity
MediaBNB Chain has rolled out a significant upgrade to its BNB Smart Chain (BSC) network, responding to the surge in gas fees caused by increased meme coin activity.
Ethereum Traders Bet on Price Surge as 70% of Options Are Calls, But $500M Liquidation Risk Looms
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/ethereum-traders-bet-on-price-surge-as-70percent-of-options-are-calls-but-dollar500m-liquidation-risk-looms
MediaEthereum traders are navigating a mixed market as options data shows a strong bullish bias but with notable hedging against potential downside risks.
FBI Investigation Leads to Guilty Pleas in HashFlare $577 Million Fraud Case
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/fbi-investigation-leads-to-guilty-pleas-in-hashflare-dollar577-million-fraud-case
MediaTwo Estonian nationals, Sergei Potapenko and Ivan Turõgin, have pleaded guilty to operating a crypto Ponzi scheme through their cloud mining service, HashFlare.
U.S. Bitcoin Miners Face Delays and Rising Costs as 2,000 Bitmain Mining Rigs Held Up in Customs
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/us-bitcoin-miners-face-delays-and-rising-costs-as-2000-bitmain-mining-rigs-held-up-in-customs
MediaU.S. mining companies are facing significant delays in receiving Bitcoin mining equipment from Bitmain due to tighter scrutiny from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
Tether May Be Forced To Sell Bitcoin To Meet Proposed U.S. Stablecoin Rules, Says JPMorgan
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/tether-may-be-forced-to-sell-bitcoin-to-meet-proposed-us-stablecoin-rules-says-jpmorgan
MediaJPMorgan analysts have warned that Tether may need to sell off non-compliant assets, including Bitcoin, precious metals, corporate paper, and secured loans.
Opensea Launches OS2 Beta, Teases Sea Token Airdrop as NFT Trading Picks Up
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/opensea-launches-os2-beta-teases-sea-token-airdrop-as-nft-trading-picks-up
MediaOpenSea has launched the beta version of OS2, a completely rebuilt version of its NFT marketplace, and announced plans for the SEA token.
Coinbase Engages With India’s FIU for Possible Market Re-Entry
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/coinbase-engages-with-indias-fiu-for-possible-market-re-entry
MediaCoinbase is reportedly in discussions with India's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) as it seeks to re-enter the Indian market.
📊 CMC Research: January 2025 Monthly Round-Up.
Experience a month of milestones as Bitcoin hits $109K ATH, ETFs attract $8.86B in inflows, and the new U.S. administration charts a crypto-friendly course with groundbreaking policy shifts.
Read our full analysis 👉 https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/reflexivity-research-january-2025-in-review
BNB Surges 12% as Bitcoin and Meme Coins Struggle Following January’s Inflation Data
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bnb-surges-12percent-as-bitcoin-and-meme-coins-struggle-following-januarys-inflation-data
MediaBinance Coin (BNB) has experienced strong gains despite a downturn in the broader crypto market.
Bitcoin's Acquisition Cost Hits Record $40.9K in 2024 as Analysts Predict $40K Floor Price
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoins-acquisition-cost-hits-record-dollar409k-in-2024-as-analysts-predict-dollar40k-floor-price
MediaBitcoin’s average acquisition cost reached an all-time high of $40,980 per BTC at the end of 2024, according to ARK Invest’s Big Ideas 2025 report.
Bitcoin Drops Below $95,000 as U.S. Inflation Rises 0.5% in January, Fed Signals No Rate Cuts Soon
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-drops-below-dollar95000-as-us-inflation-rises-05percent-in-january-fed-signals-no-rate-cuts-soon
MediaBitcoin’s price fell below $95,000 on Feb. 12 after U.S. inflation data for January came in higher than expected, shaking both crypto and traditional markets.
Starknet Lending Protocol zkLend Calls for Return of $8 Million in Illegally Acquired ETH
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/starknet-lending-protocol-zklend-calls-for-return-of-dollar8-million-in-illegally-acquired-eth
MediaStarknet-based lending protocol zkLend has confirmed a significant security breach, resulting in the theft of more than $9 million in Ethereum (ETH).