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20 Feb 2025 08:53

EU Approves 10 Stablecoin Issuers Under MiCA Regulations, Excludes Tether From List
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/eu-approves-10-stablecoin-issuers-under-mica-regulations-excludes-tether-from-list

MediaThe European Union has approved 10 firms to issue stablecoins under its Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulatory framework, excluding Tether, the issuer of USDT.

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19 Feb 2025 15:34

BitGo Launches Over-the-Counter Trading Amid Speculations of 2025 IPO
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitgo-launches-over-the-counter-trading-amid-speculations-of-2025-ipo

MediaBitGo has launched a global over-the-counter (OTC) trading desk for digital assets, coinciding with reports of a potential initial public offering (IPO) in late 2025.

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19 Feb 2025 12:08

[CMC Labs] 🚀 Decentralized AI art generator Sogni.ai joins the #CMCLabs Accelerator Program. They're developing the fastest creative DePIN infrastructure and pushing GPU capabilities to limits we didn't know existed.

The future of AI-powered creativity enters Web3! 👇
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/sogni-ai-joins-coinmarketcaps-prestigious-cmclabs-accelerator-program

#partnership

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19 Feb 2025 09:13

Tether Co-Founder Reeve Collins Launches New Stablecoin Offering Yield in $225B Market
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/tether-co-founder-reeve-collins-launches-new-stablecoin-offering-yield-in-dollar225b-market

MediaTether co-founder Reeve Collins is backing a new stablecoin project that will introduce competition to the market he once helped pioneer.

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19 Feb 2025 09:13

FTX’s $1.2B Repayments Represent Major Milestone in Long-Awaited Recovery of Crypto Industry
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/ftxs-dollar12b-repayments-represent-major-milestone-in-long-awaited-recovery-of-crypto-industry

MediaFTX Digital Markets is set to begin repaying $1.2 billion to its creditors, marking the first major distribution since the exchange collapsed in 2022.

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18 Feb 2025 15:53

Barstool Sports Founder Dave Portnoy's $170,000 Mistake With LIBRA Token Fuels 3,000% Spike
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/barstool-sports-founder-dave-portnoys-dollar170000-mistake-with-libra-token-fuels-3000percent-spike

MediaBarstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy has unintentionally invested nearly $170,000 in a lesser-known LIBRA token, leading to significant price fluctuations.

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18 Feb 2025 15:53

Hyperliquid's HyperEVM Goes Live on Mainnet, Promoting General-Purpose Programmability
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/hyperliquids-hyperevm-goes-live-on-mainnet-promoting-general-purpose-programmability

MediaHyperliquid has officially launched its Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), known as HyperEVM, on its mainnet.

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18 Feb 2025 09:13

Bitcoin Investment Products Lose $430 Million as Inflation Concerns and Fed’s Caution Drive Market Shifts
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-investment-products-lose-dollar430-million-as-inflation-concerns-and-feds-caution-drive-market-shifts

MediaBitcoin investment products saw substantial outflows last week, totaling $430 million, marking the first major decline of 2025.

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18 Feb 2025 08:58

Bitcoin Faces Potential Drop as "Death Crosses" Signal Retest of $92,000 Support
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-faces-potential-drop-as-death-crosses-signal-retest-of-dollar92000-support

MediaBitcoin’s price faces potential downward movement as technical indicators signal a possible retest of support levels.

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17 Feb 2025 15:38

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.

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17 Feb 2025 14:04

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.

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17 Feb 2025 12:09

[CMC Labs] Big move for Web3 gaming! 🎮

GAIMIN's new Smart Wallet makes managing game assets as easy as hitting 'Play'!

Read more 👉 https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/gaimin-launches-their-smart-wallet-gsw-to-revolutionize-gaming-and-web3-asset-management

#CMCLabs #Partnership

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17 Feb 2025 09:23

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.

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17 Feb 2025 09:23

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.

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14 Feb 2025 13:43

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.

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19 Feb 2025 15:34

OpenSea Pauses Airdrop Reward System Amid User Criticism
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/opensea-pauses-airdrop-reward-system-amid-user-criticism

MediaOpenSea has suspended its airdrop reward system, initially introduced with the OS2 beta, following significant backlash from users.

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19 Feb 2025 15:13

Abstract Reports $400,000 Ether Theft From 9,000 Wallets Due to Cardex Exploit
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/abstract-reports-dollar400000-ether-theft-from-9000-wallets-due-to-cardex-exploit

MediaA recent security incident involving Cardex, a blockchain-based game, has compromised approximately $400,000 worth of Ether across 9,000 user wallets.

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19 Feb 2025 09:13

Solana Falls 8.8% Following LIBRA Meme Coin Crash and $2 Billion Token Unlock Threat
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/solana-falls-88percent-following-libra-meme-coin-crash-and-dollar2-billion-token-unlock-threat

MediaSolana’s price has dropped 8.8% in the past 24 hours, hitting $169.01, marking its lowest point since mid-December.

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19 Feb 2025 09:13

Bitcoin Price Faces Volatility as Market Braces for Potential $85K Breakdown Following August 2023 Pattern
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-price-faces-volatility-as-market-braces-for-potential-dollar85k-breakdown-following-august-2023-pattern

MediaBitcoin's price is showing signs of volatility, with recent fluctuations sparking comparisons to its movements in August 2023.

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19 Feb 2025 09:13

SEC Begins Review of Two XRP ETF Applications as Institutional Interest in Crypto Grows
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/sec-begins-review-of-two-xrp-etf-applications-as-institutional-interest-in-crypto-grows

MediaThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has acknowledged filings from Cboe BZX Exchange to list spot XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

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18 Feb 2025 15:53

Major 2.0 Gaming Season Set To Launch This February
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/major-20-gaming-season-set-to-launch-this-february

MediaThe Second Gaming Season for Major 2.0 is set to kick off this month, bringing a fresh wave of updates and features aimed at enhancing the gaming experience.

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18 Feb 2025 09:18

Jupiter: Milei-Endorsed Libra Token Was ‘Open Secret’ in Meme Coin Circles Before $100 Million Crash
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/jupiter-milei-endorsed-libra-token-was-open-secret-in-meme-coin-circles-before-dollar100-million-crash

MediaJupiter Exchange, a decentralized exchange, is under scrutiny following the collapse of the LIBRA token, a Solana-based meme coin endorsed by Argentine President Javier Milei.

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18 Feb 2025 08:58

Standard Chartered, Animoca Brands, and HKT Partner To Launch Hong Kong Dollar-Backed Stablecoin as Regulatory Framework Advances
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/standard-chartered-animoca-brands-and-hkt-partner-to-launch-hong-kong-dollar-backed-stablecoin-as-regulatory-framework-advances

MediaStandard Chartered, Animoca Brands, and HKT have partnered to launch a Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin.

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18 Feb 2025 08:58

MEMX Files for XRP ETF as SEC Reviews Multiple Crypto Fund Applications
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/memx-files-for-xrp-etf-as-sec-reviews-multiple-crypto-fund-applications

MediaMEMX has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF), classifying it as a commodity-based trust.

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17 Feb 2025 15:32

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🔹 Libra token scandal hits Argentine president.
🔹 FTX to unlock $2.06B worth of SOL in March.
🔹 Crypto ETFs see $415M outflow after 19 weeks.

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CoinMarketCap Announcements

17 Feb 2025 13:53

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.

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17 Feb 2025 09:23

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.

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17 Feb 2025 09:23

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.

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17 Feb 2025 09:23

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.

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14 Feb 2025 13:43

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.